Abstract: A crystal pulling system for growing a monocrystalline ingot from a melt of semiconductor or solar-grade material includes a crucible for containing the melt of material, a pulling mechanism configured to pull the ingot from the melt along a pull axis, and a multi-stage heat exchanger defining a central passage for receiving the ingot as the ingot is pulled by the pulling mechanism. The heat exchanger defines a plurality of cooling zones arranged vertically along the pull axis of the crystal pulling system. The plurality of cooling zones includes two enhanced-rate cooling zones and a reduced-rate cooling zone disposed vertically between the two enhanced-rate cooling zones.

Abstract: A pipeline object recommendation system may be configured to analyze a software development project for development attributes. The system may then generate a pipeline object corresponding to the development project based on the plurality of development attributes. The system may then present the pipeline object.

Abstract: Managing resources used during a development pipeline. A method of the disclosure includes analyzing historical resource usage of an application development system during different stages of a development pipeline for an application. The application development system includes a set of computing resources. The method also includes configuring the set of computing resources of the application development system for a later stage of the development pipeline based on an estimated resource usage.

Abstract: Managing resources used during a development pipeline. A method of the disclosure includes analyzing historical resource usage of an application development system during different stages of a development pipeline for an application. The application development system includes a set of computing resources. The method also includes determining a current resource usage for a current stage of the development pipeline for the application. The method further includes determining an estimated resource usage for a later stage of the development pipeline for the application based on one or more of the current resource usage or the historical resource usage. The method further includes configuring the set of computing resources of the application development system for the later stage of the development pipeline based on the estimated resource usage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of automated noninvasive determining the sex of an embryo of a bird's egg (14) as well as a corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: An exemplary character interaction system located at a first site receives character behavior data representative of captured behavior of a real-world performer located at a second site. Based on the character behavior data, the system presents, to an interactive user at the first site, a representation of a virtual character avatar that performs, in real-time synchrony with the real-world performer at the second site, the captured behavior of the real-world performer. During this presentation of the virtual character avatar, the system provides user video data representative of captured behavior of the interactive user for presentation to the real-world performer to allow the real-world performer to interact in real time with the interactive user via the virtual character avatar. The system also generates an augmented representation of an interaction between the virtual character avatar and the interactive user for presentation to a non-interactive observer.

Abstract: Retention devices for use with an implantable medical device (IMD) are disclosed. An illustrative retention device may comprise an elongate body including a bore configured to receive and substantially surround an implantable lead of the IMD and an outer surface configured to receive a suture. The retention device may also include a securing mechanism configured to push against tissue of the patient.

Abstract: The control device controls the first MG and the second MG so that the input power to the power storage device does not exceed the input limit Win. Further, the control device controls the first MG and the engine so that the rotational speed of the engine approaches the target when the engine is operating under load, when the input limit Win is lowered in a situation where the second MG moves backward while generating torque in the forward direction, and the engine is operating under load, the control device suppresses the amount of power generated by the first MG.

Abstract: One example method of operation may include identifying a call from a calling device destined for a mobile device, responsive to identifying a calling device number assigned to the calling device, accessing a call content application programming interface (API), operated by a content delivery device, configured to deliver to the mobile device a first caller identification name (CNAM) or a second CNAM, assigned to the calling device number, determining a context assigned to a mobile device number assigned to the mobile device, selecting one of the first CNAM and the second CNAM based on the context, and assigning the selected CNAM to the call.

Abstract: One example method of operation may include identifying a call from a calling device destined for a mobile device, identifying a calling device number associated with the calling device and a mobile device number associated with the mobile device, determining whether a stored calling relationship exists between the calling device number and the mobile device number, and appending one of a plurality of caller identification names (CNAM) to the call based on the determination as to whether there is a stored calling relationship.

Abstract: Providing a risk analysis report for an undesired event may include identifying an attack type resulting in the undesired event and at least one requirement for a successful attack. Providing the report may further include obtaining protection data associated with protection measures that affect the requirements for a successful attack, performing each simulation in a plurality of Monte Carlo simulations for the attack type a number N of times based on the undesired event, the attack type, and the protection data, and in response to determining that the N performances of a simulation indicate at least one wildcard, performing it an additional N times. Providing the report may also include identifying a vulnerability of the protection measures to the attack type based on the performances of the plurality of Monte Carlo simulations and generating the risk analysis report for the undesired event based on the attack type and the vulnerability.

Abstract: An exemplary character interaction system located at a first site receives character behavior data representative of captured behavior of a real-world performer located at a second site. Based on the character behavior data, the system presents, to an interactive user at the first site, a representation of a virtual character avatar that performs, in real-time synchrony with the real-world performer at the second site, the captured behavior of the real-world performer. During this presentation of the virtual character avatar, the system provides user video data representative of captured behavior of the interactive user for presentation to the real-world performer to allow the real-world performer to interact in real time with the interactive user via the virtual character avatar. The system also generates an augmented representation of an interaction between the virtual character avatar and the interactive user for presentation to a non-interactive observer.

Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices or pods and related methods may include a body configured to be deployed from a host spacecraft at a location adjacent a target spacecraft and at least one spacecraft servicing component configured to perform at least one servicing operation on the target spacecraft.

Abstract: A faucet assembly including a housing body, a valve assembly received within the housing body, and a waterway assembly having a base supporting the valve assembly. A face seal is positioned between the valve assembly and the base of the waterway assembly. An upper radial seal is positioned between the valve assembly and an internal surface of the housing body, and a lower radial seal is positioned between the base and the internal surface of the housing body.

Abstract: A coupling device provides galvanic isolation using a leadframe that is configured to support two integrated circuit chips in a coplanar manner. Each chip contains an inductive coupling coil. The lead frame includes a set of bond pads for attaching bond wires to couple to the two integrated circuit chips. Two separated die attach pads support the two chips. Each die attach pad is configured to support one of the two integrated circuit chips with a plurality of cantilevered fingers.

Abstract: In a method of providing virtual enhanced vision to a user of an augmented reality (AR) mobile device, it is determined that a first node associated with a map of a process control environment corresponds to a first real-world object currently within a field of view of a camera of the AR mobile device. A relationship between the first node and one or more other nodes is determined, with the relationship indicating that one or more other objects corresponding to other nodes are at least partially obscured by the first object. At least partially in response to determining the relationship, one or more digital models or images depicting the other object(s) is/are retrieved from memory. A display of the AR mobile device is caused to present the retrieved digital models or images to the user while the first object is in the field of view of the camera.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of diagnosing a CNS disorder comprising administering a fluorescent marker of retinal integrity to a subject and generating an image of the subject's eye, wherein the fluorescent marker is delivered by intranasal administration is also provided and fluorescent markers of retinal integrity for use in such methods. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an annex in or a functional fragment or derivative thereof conjugated to a compound of 2 kDa or less, wherein the composition comprises annex in or a functional fragment or derivative thereof conjugated at a concentration of at least mg/ml.

Abstract: A crystal pulling system for growing a monocrystalline ingot from a melt of semiconductor or solar-grade material includes a crucible for containing the melt of material, a pulling mechanism configured to pull the ingot from the melt along a pull axis, and a multi-stage heat exchanger defining a central passage for receiving the ingot as the ingot is pulled by the pulling mechanism. The heat exchanger defines a plurality of cooling zones arranged vertically along the pull axis of the crystal pulling system. The plurality of cooling zones includes two enhanced-rate cooling zones and a reduced-rate cooling zone disposed vertically between the two enhanced-rate cooling zones.

Abstract: In a method of facilitating interaction between a user of an augmented reality (AR) mobile device and a first real-world object, a display device is caused to superimpose digital information on portions of a process control environment within a field of view of a camera of the device. The superimposed information is associated with nodes in a map of the environment, and the nodes correspond to other objects in the environment. The display is caused to indicate a direction to the first object. After detecting a user input that indicates selection of the first object, the display is caused to superimpose, on a portion of the process control environment currently within the field of view, a digital model or image of the first object. A user interface is caused to provide one or more virtual controls and/or one or more displays associated with the first object.

Abstract: A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which connects the closure to a remaining portion of the container which must be broken in order to gain access to the contents of the container for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form, includes a structure associated with the closure, wherein upon opening the closure for a first time, the structure stretches, increasing a length of the structure until the structure eventually breaks, leaving one or both residual ends of the broken structure rippled or curved upward from the remainder of the container. In one alternative form, the structure is associated with a pull tab of the sealing panel, which comprises the closure, whereby either the structure must be broken first, prior to pulling back the sealing panel, or while pulling back the sealing panel for a first time, the structure breaks, prior to gaining access to the contents therein.