Abstract: Technology is disclosed for enabling storage service compatibility. The technology can enable sorting of data stored across partitions, and provide for key splitting, e.g., to respond to data updates and additions.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to attenuate acoustic and light energy, and an audio channel comprising a microphone and speaker that can play input derived primarily from either the microphone or from a different audio source. The privacy/security apparatus includes a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that can receive the input from the microphone and provide the input to the speaker or process the microphone input prior to providing speaker, and seed to generate a masking signal provided to one or more speakers with an output that is played to one or more microphones of a portable communication device. Further, the privacy/security apparatus includes a microprocessor configured and arranged to: i. load software on the DSP, and ii. provide control of a user interface that controls at least some functions of the apparatus.

Abstract: A method of battery cell monitoring includes measuring a temperature of an electrolyte in a battery cell using a temperature sensor, outputting from the temperature sensor a plurality of electrolyte temperature signals indicative of the temperature of the electrolyte over time, providing the plurality of electrolyte temperature signals to a system controller, determining by the system controller a sudden transition in the electrolyte temperature signals, and logging a watering event data indication in a memory in response to calculating the sudden transition.

Abstract: A method of protecting an electric vehicle (EV) charger connector from excessive heat includes monitoring the internal temperature of an electrical connector, the electrical connector having pilot and pilot return signal lines, reducing a voltage between the pilot and pilot return signal lines in response to the internal temperature exceeding a first threshold, and reducing charging current provided through the electrical connector in response to the change in voltage so that the internal temperature exceeding the first threshold will result in a reduction of charging current through the connector.

Abstract: A method of battery cell monitoring includes measuring a temperature of an electrolyte in a battery cell using a temperature sensor, outputting from the temperature sensor a plurality of electrolyte temperature signals indicative of the temperature of the electrolyte over time, providing the plurality of electrolyte temperature signals to a system controller, determining by the system controller a sudden transition in the electrolyte temperature signals, and logging a watering event data indication in a memory in response to calculating the sudden transition.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed for enabling storage service compatibility. The technology can enable sorting of data stored across partitions, and provide for key splitting, e.g., to respond to data updates and additions.

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to devices and systems having simulator circuitry, particularly to simulator circuitry configured to simulate an electric vehicle and test an electric vehicle charger. A test unit is configured to simulate a GFI current via modulator and to simulate electric vehicle loads via switched and combined resistor loads. The test unit provides for reprogramming of the electric vehicle charger via a pilot line. The test unit self-confirms its usability via associating received codes.

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to simulator circuitry, particularly to simulator circuitry configured to simulate an electric vehicle and test an electric vehicle charger. A test unit is configured to simulate a GFI current via modulator and to simulate electric vehicle loads via switched and combined resistor loads. The test unit provides for reprogramming of the electric vehicle charger via a pilot line. The test unit self-confirms its usability via associating received codes.

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to simulator circuitry, particularly to simulator circuitry configured to simulate an electric vehicle and test an electric vehicle charger (110). A test unit (210) is configured to simulate a GFI current via modulator (1623) and to simulate electric vehicle loads via switched and combined resistor loads (1800). The test unit (220) provides for reprogramming of the electric vehicle charger (110) via a pilot line (323). The test unit (220) self-confirms its usability via associating received codes (1300).

Abstract: Automated analysis of user search behavior is provided. Data on user searches is maintained in a user search database. Relevance factors are determined for each search result included in a given search session where the relevance factors provide an indication of user satisfaction with particular search results included in the session. The relevance factors for each search result are analyzed by a relevance classification module for classifying each search result in terms of its relevance to an associated search query. The result of the relevance classification may assign a relevance classification and associated confidence level to each analyzed search result as to whether the search result is acceptable, unacceptable or partially acceptable relative to the search query that resulted in the search result. Relevance classifications for each analyzed search result may be stored for future use, for example, for diagnostic analysis of the operation of a given search mechanism.

Abstract: Recommendation of related assets based on user search behavior is provided. Relevance classifications assigned to search results in association with search strings that produced the search results may be used for providing a list of one or more searchable assets that may be relevant to a given search query. All pairings of two acceptable assets contained in a given search session may be marked as “See Also” candidates. If a given pairing appears in a search session more than a configurable threshold, the assets in the pairing may be established as “See Also” relationships. Subsequently, when a user conducts a search that produces a search result that is a member of a pairing established as a “See Also” relationship, the other asset in the pairing may be recommended to the searching user within the destination search result page after the user selects the search result for viewing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an inlayed panel uses the steps of providing an art master rendering as a decorative design for the inlaid panel; entering into a control computer graphical data corresponding to a plurality of laser cutting paths, first laser cutting a panel in accordance with the graphical data; second laser cutting a panel in accordance with the graphical data to produce a plurality of panel portions; and attaching the plurality of panel portions to a substrate to form the decorative panel. One of the plurality of panel portion then is finished. The step of entering graphical data corresponding to the plurality of cutting paths can be performed on a CAD system to produce machine code for controlling the laser beam. The graphical data can be entered, in some embodiments by scanning electronically the art master to form an art master data file.

Abstract: Recommendation of related assets based on user search behavior is provided. Relevance classifications assigned to search results in association with search strings that produced the search results may be used for providing a list of one or more searchable assets that may be relevant to a given search query. All pairings of two acceptable assets contained in a given search session may be marked as “See Also” candidates. If a given pairing appears in a search session more than a configurable threshold, the assets in the pairing may be established as “See Also” relationships. Subsequently, when a user conducts a search that produces a search result that is a member of a pairing established as a “See Also” relationship, the other asset in the pairing may be recommended to the searching user within the destination search result page after the user selects the search result for viewing.

Abstract: Automated analysis of user search behavior is provided. Data on user searches is maintained in a user search database. Relevance factors are determined for each search result included in a given search session where the relevance factors provide an indication of user satisfaction with particular search results included in the session. The relevance factors for each search result are analyzed by a relevance classification module for classifying each search result in terms of its relevance to an associated search query. The result of the relevance classification may assign a relevance classification and associated confidence level to each analyzed search result as to whether the search result is acceptable, unacceptable or partially acceptable relative to the search query that resulted in the search result. Relevance classifications for each analyzed search result may be stored for future use, for example, for diagnostic analysis of the operation of a given search mechanism.

Abstract: Ultrasonic sensors can be integrated and used to monitor composites throughout their production and during their useful lifetime. In an integrated program, ultrasonic sensors, in the illustrated embodiment contact sensors, can be used for quality control on raw rubber used for making a composite and for monitoring the cure of the rubber as it is transformed into a useful product, and non-contact sensors can be used to evaluate the product when it is completed, and to monitor its aging and wear during use. Such sensors can also be used in research to evaluate potential raw materials, and to compare cured candidate materials for properties useful in a completed product.

Abstract: Ultrasonic sensors can be integrated and used to monitor composites throughout their production and during their useful lifetime. In an integrated program, ultrasonic sensors, in the illustrated embodiment contact sensors, can be used for quality control on raw rubber used for making a composite and for monitoring the cure of the rubber as it is transformed into a useful product, and non-contact sensors can be used to evaluate the product when it is completed, and to monitor its aging and wear during use. Such sensors can also be used in research to evaluate potential raw materials, and to compare cured candidate materials for properties useful in a completed product.

Abstract: A tool and method for adjusting the direction of a spray nozzle is provided. The tool and method provide a way to angular the direction of a spray nozzle, and also to record and rest angular direction of a spray nozzle when the angle is changed in use. The tool includes a tool body having an aperture through the body sized to fit over a fixed part of the nozzle and an indicator arm pivotally mounted to the tool housing body that can be aligned with the angle the moveable part of the nozzle. To record the angular position of the nozzle, the tool can be placed on the tool body and the indicator arm can be positioned at an angle that corresponds to the angle of the nozzle. To adjust the angle of the nozzle, the indicator arm can be positioned at a predetermined angle, and the nozzle can be aligned with the indicator arm.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a laser-cut, inlayed panel uses a computerized laser-cutting technique that includes the steps of: providing an art master rendering that is desired to constitute a decorative design for the inlaid panel; scanning electronically the art master to form an art master data file; transferring the art master data file to a CAD software system to form an art master CAD file having machine code coordinates; coordinating a laser beam to cut-through a first background panel and create negative image voids on the inlaid panel; driving a CNC laser cutting machine in response to the machine code coordinates; second coordinating a laser beam to cut through a second panel for forming positive images that become inlay elements; bonding the first background panel and the second panel for forming a composite panel; placing the inlay element in appropriate voided spaces on the background panel and bonded to the substrate; finishing the composite panel; finishing the inlay elements.

Abstract: A tool and method for adjusting the direction of a spray nozzle is provided. The tool and method provide a way to angular the direction of a spray nozzle, and also to record and rest angular direction of a spray nozzle when the angle is changed in use. The tool includes a tool body having an aperture through the body sized to fit over a fixed part of the nozzle and an indicator arm pivotally mounted to the tool housing body that can be aligned with the angle the moveable part of the nozzle. To record the angular position of the nozzle, the tool can be placed on the tool body and the indicator arm can be positioned at an angle that corresponds to the angle of the nozzle. To adjust the angle of the nozzle, the indicator arm can be positioned at a predetermined angle, and the nozzle can be aligned with the indicator arm.