Abstract: A system and a method facilitating access to and use of contextual identity information during law enforcement encounters for minimizing confrontational tensions are disclosed. A user updates information corresponding to a user, his/her associates, and a vehicle on a government server and an insurance server. A law enforcement official uses a law enforcement device to access the government server, the insurance server, and a law enforcement server. The law enforcement official accesses the government server, the law enforcement server, and the insurance server to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The system allows the law enforcement official to have required information on the law enforcement device to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The law enforcement official verifies the identification at ease thereby reducing potential hostile situations with the user.

Abstract: A bundle of roofing shingles, including at least four rows of roofing shingles, where the at least four rows of roofing shingles includes a first roofing shingle row, a second roofing shingle row, a third roofing shingle row, and a fourth roofing shingle row, where the first roofing shingle row includes a first roofing shingle having a first length; and where the second roofing shingle row includes: a second roofing shingle having a second length, and a third roofing shingle having a third length, where the second roofing shingle is adjacent the third roofing shingle, where the second length is greater than the third length, and where the second row is located above the first row.

Abstract: A modular preparation station system and method are provided. The modular preparation station system includes a base element with a perimeter track and a plurality of modular sidewall units which are engageable with the perimetral track to create an interior cavity with a variety of compartments such as to be adaptable to a wide range of commercial kitchen environments. The tracking is configured in a way to enable quick and accurate assembly of the modular preparation station internal cavity as well as to provide sufficient rigidity support and insulation to meet the needs of the commercial application. The preparation station system further includes a top element or working surface element with an adjustable cooling compartment. The top element secures to the interior cavity by way of one or more track allowing for efficient assembly and modification of the modular preparations station system.

Abstract: A system and a method facilitating access to and use of contextual identity information during law enforcement encounters for minimizing confrontational tensions are disclosed. A user updates information corresponding to a user, his/her associates, and a vehicle on a government server and an insurance server. A law enforcement official uses a law enforcement device to access the government server, the insurance server, and a law enforcement server. The law enforcement official accesses the government server, the law enforcement server, and the insurance server to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The system allows the law enforcement official to have required information on the law enforcement device to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The law enforcement official verifies the identification at ease thereby reducing potential hostile situations with the user.

Abstract: A system and a method facilitating access to and use of contextual identity information during law enforcement encounters for minimizing confrontational tensions are disclosed. A user updates information corresponding to a user, his/her associates, and a vehicle on a government server and an insurance server. A law enforcement official uses a law enforcement device to access the government server, the insurance server, and a law enforcement server. The law enforcement official accesses the government server, the law enforcement server, and the insurance server to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The system allows the law enforcement official to have required information on the law enforcement device to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The law enforcement official verifies the identification at ease thereby reducing potential hostile situations with the user.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques are described that can enhance or improve testing procedure that tests operation of services provided by a data center. Advantageously, the testing dataset can be distributed on test clients allowing the testing procedure to scale to any suitable size, while providing integrity checking for a dataset that includes snapshots and scalability to millions of files, while supporting multiple readers/writers.

Abstract: A system and a method facilitating access to and use of contextual identity information during law enforcement encounters for minimizing confrontational tensions are disclosed. A user updates information corresponding to a user, his/her associates, and a vehicle on a government server and an insurance server. A law enforcement official uses a law enforcement device to access the government server, the insurance server, and a law enforcement server. The law enforcement official accesses the government server, the law enforcement server, and the insurance server to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The system allows the law enforcement official to have required information on the law enforcement device to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle. The law enforcement official verifies the identification at ease thereby reducing potential hostile situations with the user.

Abstract: A system and a method facilitating access to and use of contextual identity information during law enforcement encounters for minimizing confrontational tensions are disclosed. A user updates information corresponding to a user, his/her associates, and a vehicle or dwelling on a government server and an insurance server. A law enforcement official uses a law enforcement device to access the government server, the insurance server, and a law enforcement server. The law enforcement official accesses the government server, the law enforcement server, and the insurance server to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle or dwelling. The system allows the law enforcement official to have required information on the law enforcement device to verify the identification of the user and the vehicle/dwelling. The law enforcement official verifies the identification at ease thereby reducing potential hostile situations with the user.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques are described that can enhance or improve testing procedure that tests operation of services provided by a data center. Advantageously, the testing dataset can be distributed on test clients allowing the testing procedure to scale to any suitable size, while providing integrity checking for a dataset that includes snapshots and scalability to millions of files, while supporting multiple readers/writers.

Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle seat includes a visual indicator having a lighting mechanism configured to display a plurality of colors, a control portion electrically connected to the visual indicator, and a plurality of modes. Each mode may be associated with one of the plurality of Selection of one of the plurality of modes causes the control portion to signal the lighting mechanism to display the color associated with the selected mode.

Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle seat includes a visual indicator having a lighting mechanism configured to display a plurality of colors, a control portion electrically connected to the visual indicator, and a plurality of modes. Each mode may be associated with one of the plurality of Selection of one of the plurality of modes causes the control portion to signal the lighting mechanism to display the color associated with the selected mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for outputting audio information via both wired and wireless outputs from a in-flight or in-vehicle entertainment system. An audio output device can include a wireless transmitter and an audio output port. A transmission power of the wireless transmitter can be controlled via a processor based on a measured received signal strength indicator (RSSI) level of a connected slave device and a transmission power of the connected slave device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for outputting audio information via both wired and wireless outputs from a in-flight or in-vehicle entertainment system. An audio output device can include a wireless transmitter and an audio output port. A transmission power of the wireless transmitter can be controlled via a processor based on a measured received signal strength indicator (RSSI) level of a connected slave device and a transmission power of the connected slave device.

Abstract: A system and method is provided in which a welding system modulates the heat input into a weld joint during welding by changing between a high heat input welding waveform and a low heat input welding waveform. The system can utilize detected weld joint geometry and thickness to vary the utilization of the high heat and low heat waveform portions to change the weld bead profile during welding. Additionally, the wire feed speed is changed with the changes between the high heat input and low heat input portions of the welding waveform.

Abstract: A welding fixture and method allow for both coarse and fine adjustments of headstocks and tailstocks for securing a tank or other cylindrical-like object within a welding fixture. Coarse adjustment is provided by adjusting the headstock and/or tailstock linearly along a rail system. Find adjustment is provided by linearly adjusting a movable table on which the headstock and/or tailstock rest. The headstock and tailstock may also have compression clamping members for securing the tank to the headstock and tailstock. Pipe stands are also provided for supporting the tank before, during, and after the welding process.

Abstract: A welding fixture and method allow for both coarse and fine adjustments of headstocks and tailstocks for securing a tank or other cylindrical-like object within a welding fixture. Coarse adjustment is provided by adjusting the headstock and/or tailstock linearly along a rail system. Find adjustment is provided by linearly adjusting a movable table on which the headstock and/or tailstock rest. The headstock and tailstock may also have compression damping members for securing the tank to the headstock and tailstock. Pipe stands are also provided for supporting the tank before, during, and after the welding process.

Abstract: A system and method is provided in which a welding system modulates the heat input into a weld joint during welding by changing between a high heat input welding waveform and a low heat input welding waveform. The system can utilize detected weld joint geometry and thickness to vary the utilization of the high heat and low heat waveform portions to change the weld bead profile during welding. Additionally, the wire feed speed is changed with the changes between the high heat input and low heat input portions of the welding waveform.

Abstract: An arc welding system for welding materials of different electric conductivity has a robotic arm and a welding torch with a nozzle, disposed on a first end of the robotic arm, for applying an amperage to a wire supply at the nozzle. The arc welding system has a controller for controlling direction and speed of movement of the robotic arm and for controlling the amperage applied by the welding torch.

Abstract: A low-profile light fixture includes at least one lighting module comprising a frame having a top portion, one or more wall portions, a mounting portion, at least one LED mounted to the mounting portion, and a shield positioned below the mounting portion for shielding the light emitting portion of each LED from direct view. The frame optionally includes one or more dividers for dividing light from the LEDs into discrete sections of the frame. The frame and shield include a reflective material for reflecting light from the LEDs into the space to be illuminated. The light fixture can be configured so that it can be retrofitted into existing lighting fixtures.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for outputting audio information via both wired and wireless outputs from a in-flight or in-vehicle entertainment system. An audio output device can include a wireless transmitter and an audio output port. A transmission power of the wireless transmitter can be controlled via a processor based on a measured received signal strength indicator (RSSI) level of a connected slave device and a transmission power of the connected slave device.