Abstract: A ring-toss game device is provided, designed for a ring-toss game, comprising a base that can be shaped in various configurations. A vertical member attaches securely to the base using fasteners and is further equipped with horizontal members connected through hinges. The horizontal member is designed to fold for compact storage and is equipped with a locking mechanism for secure positioning. A string with an attached ring is connected to the horizontal member using adjustable fasteners, allowing for customization in length and ease of replacement. During gameplay, users attempt to swing the ring onto a fastener on the vertical member, scoring points when successful. The device is portable, with features such as ergonomic handles. The method of using the device involves assembling the components, positioning the base, and engaging in the ring-toss game, making it suitable for both solo and competitive play.

Abstract: A half bridge circuit includes a sapphire substrate, a GaN upper switch on the sapphire substrate, a GaN lower switch on the sapphire substrate and coupled to the GaN upper switch, a first conductor coupled to the upper switch, a second conductor coupled to the lower switch, and a capacitor. A portion of the first conductor and a portion of the second conductor are on a plane vertically separated from the upper switch and the lower switch by a height, and the capacitor is coupled between the portion of the first conductor and the portion of the second conductor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for producing a superheated steam having a specified ratio of water vapor to combustion gases for injection into a well to enhance heavy oil production. Embodiments comprise indirect-contact steam generators and direct-contact steam generators.

Abstract: A computing device analyzes the transaction entries in a transaction log to identify related commands associated with performing a set of data operations. Commands are considered to be potentially related if the commands are executed within a predetermined timespan. Sets of potentially related commands are then grouped together into corresponding candidate patterns, and further analyzed in view of additional information to determine a probability that the potentially related commands of a candidate pattern are actually related. A confidence value indicating that probability is also determined. Application management tasks, such as database optimization and recovery tasks, for example, may then be performed based on the candidate patterns that meet or exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Photo-switchable relays and switches and dual gate III-switches having a photo switchable normally-off region located in the channel layer of the device are disclosed where irradiation of the normally-off regions with an appropriate wavelength of radiation results in generation of charge carriers and the flow of electricity through the device being turned on and off in response to the radiation being turned on and off.

Abstract: A half bridge circuit includes a sapphire substrate, a GaN upper switch on the sapphire substrate, a GaN lower switch on the sapphire substrate and coupled to the GaN upper switch, a first conductor coupled to the upper switch, a second conductor coupled to the lower switch, and a capacitor. A portion of the first conductor and a portion of the second conductor are on a plane vertically separated from the upper switch and the lower switch by a height, and the capacitor is coupled between the portion of the first conductor and the portion of the second conductor.

Abstract: A computing device analyzes the transaction entries in a transaction log to identify related commands associated with performing a set of data operations. Commands are considered to be potentially related if the commands are executed within a predetermined timespan. Sets of potentially related commands are then grouped together into corresponding candidate patterns, and further analyzed in view of additional information to determine a probability that the potentially related commands of a candidate pattern are actually related. A confidence value indicating that probability is also determined. Application management tasks, such as database optimization and recovery tasks, for example, may then be performed based on the candidate patterns that meet or exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method of conditioning oxygen depleted air (ODA) exhausted from a fuel cell comprising the steps of; taking fuel from an aircraft fuel tank collector cell, delivering said fuel to a rear mounted engine via a primary heat exchanger, taking exhaust ODA from a fuel cell, passing the ODA through the primary heat exchanger in the opposite direction to the fuel, such that the fuel acts as a heat sink for the ODA, to cool the ODA, passing the ODA through a dryer, to dry the ODA and using the cooled, dried ODA to inert fuel in the aircraft fuel tank.

Abstract: A charger vending assembly includes a housing that may be positioned on a support surface. A vending unit is movably positioned within the housing and the vending unit contains a plurality of chargers. The vending unit selectively dispenses a selected number of the chargers outwardly from the housing. In this way the selected number of chargers may be used to charge an electronic device. A control unit is coupled to the housing and the control unit is selectively manipulated. The control unit is electrically coupled to the vending unit such that the control unit controls operational parameters of the vending unit. The vending unit dispenses the selected chargers in accordance with commands from the control unit.

Abstract: A switched mode negative inductance circuit includes an input node responsive to a voltage signal. The circuit also includes first and second voltage sources, first and second controlled switches having first poles coupled to the first and second voltage sources, respectively and an inductor having a first electrode coupled to second poles of the first and second controlled switches and a second electrode coupled to the input node. The input node is coupled to a control electrode of the first controlled switch, and to a control electrode of the second controlled switch through a voltage inverting circuit. The disclosure also illustrates balanced negative inductance circuits and implementation approaches using NMOS transistors.

Abstract: A network system for providing content to a mobile computing device of a user based upon the location of the mobile computing device. A wireless internet access point provides access to a single vendor web site such that upon connecting the wireless internet access points to the user's mobile computing device, a processor determines whether the device is associated with a user and if so, said device is directed to the landing page of the vendor web site when the user mobile computing device's device location is within a predetermined proximity to the wireless internet access point of that vendor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for producing a superheated steam having a specified ratio of water vapor to combustion gases for injection into a well to enhance heavy oil production. Embodiments comprise indirect-contact steam generators and direct-contact steam generators.

Abstract: A traveling wave detector and method of traveling wave signal detection employ a plurality of detector diodes connected according to different polarities with respect to adjacent ones of the detector diodes. The traveling wave detector includes a transmission line having an input end and a terminal end and the plurality of detector diodes connected as stated above and spaced apart along the transmission line. The traveling wave detector further includes a plurality of direct current (DC) blocks to define a series conduction path. The method of traveling wave signal detection includes rectifying a received incident signal using the traveling wave detector to produce a video signal at each of the detector diodes and summing the video signals along the series conduction path to produce an output video signal.

Abstract: A method of controlling a flow rate of inerting gas introduced into a vented aircraft fuel tank, the method comprising: monitoring changes in a quantity of a fuel in the aircraft fuel tank; monitoring changes in the ambient air pressure external to the aircraft fuel tank; and actively controlling a flow rate of inerting gas, {dot over (m)}(I), introduced into the aircraft fuel tank based upon changes in the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank and changes in the ambient air pressure, p. Also, an aircraft including a vented fuel tank, a supply of inerting gas for rendering inert the fuel tank ullage, and a controller for performing the method.

Abstract: A network system for providing content to a mobile computing device of a user based upon the location of the mobile computing device. A wireless internet access point provides access to a single vendor web site such that upon connecting the wire-less internet access points to the user's mobile computing device, a processor determines whether the device is associated with a user and if so, said device is directed to the landing page of the vendor web site when the user mobile computing device's device location is within a predetermined proximity to the wireless internet access point of that vendor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that provide a credit card payment incentive system. The incentive system incentivizes a credit card member to pay down an outstanding balance quicker than it would typically be paid by making minimum payments against the outstanding balance. A financial system computing system is configured to receive payment data, which it parses to determine a payment amount made by the credit card member against the outstanding balance. The computing system reviews the payment amount against a minimum payment due to determine whether the payment amount qualifies as a qualified payment for purposes of applying a statement credit against the outstanding balance. If the payment amount qualifies as the qualified payment, the statement credit is applied against the outstanding balance.

Abstract: A computing device analyzes the transaction entries in a transaction log to identify related commands associated with performing a set of data operations. Commands are considered to be potentially related if the commands are executed within a predetermined timespan. Sets of potentially related commands are then grouped together into corresponding candidate patterns, and further analyzed in view of additional information to determine a probability that the potentially related commands of a candidate pattern are actually related. A confidence value indicating that probability is also determined. Application management tasks, such as database optimization and recovery tasks, for example, may then be performed based on the candidate patterns that meet or exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A computing device analyzes the transaction entries in a transaction log to identify related commands associated with performing a set of data operations. Commands are considered to be potentially related if the commands are executed within a predetermined timespan. Sets of potentially related commands are then grouped together into corresponding candidate patterns, and further analyzed in view of additional information to determine a probability that the potentially related commands of a candidate pattern are actually related. A confidence value indicating that probability is also determined. Application management tasks, such as database optimization and recovery tasks, for example, may then be performed based on the candidate patterns that meet or exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A half bridge circuit including an isolation substrate, a metal layer on one surface of the isolation substrate, a power loop substrate on the metal layer, an upper switch on the power loop substrate, a lower switch on the power loop substrate and coupled to the upper switch, a capacitor on the power loop substrate and coupled to the upper switch, a first via through the power loop substrate and coupled between the lower switch and the metal layer, and a second via through the power loop substrate and coupled between the capacitor and the metal layer, wherein the power loop substrate has a height and separates the metal layer from the upper switch, lower switch and capacitor by the height.

Abstract: A half bridge circuit including an isolation substrate, a metal layer on one surface of the isolation substrate, a power loop substrate on the metal layer, an upper switch on the power loop substrate, a lower switch on the power loop substrate and coupled to the upper switch, a capacitor on the power loop substrate and coupled to the upper switch, a first via through the power loop substrate and coupled between the lower switch and the metal layer, and a second via through the power loop substrate and coupled between the capacitor and the metal layer, wherein the power loop substrate has a height and separates the metal layer from the upper switch, lower switch and capacitor by the height.