Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to information security. A computing platform may configure a connector framework to: preconfigure identities of data production systems without involvement of a third party system, and ingest information, received from the data production systems, directly into a storage layer at each of a plurality of data recipient systems, where the information may be received in a plurality of different programming languages, and the plurality of data production systems may be located in different geographic regions. The computing platform may receive, at the connector framework and from a first data production system of the data production systems, first information. The computing platform may ingest the first information by: replicating, using the connector framework, the first information, and making available, to the plurality of data recipient systems, the first information, which may cause storage of the replicated first information in real time.

Abstract: A robotic device for sewing a ball includes a platform, a first arm, a second arm, a first claw, a second claw, and a controller. The platform is configured to support a film for supporting two ball cover halves in a single plane. The first arm is positioned above the platform. The second arm is positioned below the platform. T first claw is supported by the first arm and is configured to releasably grasp a first needle. The second claw is supported by the second arm and is configured to releasably grasp the first needle. The controller is disposed in communication with the first arm, the second arm, the first claw, and the second claw, and is configured to move the first arm, the second arm, the first claw, and the second claw such that the first needle follows a first needle path.

Abstract: A free motion valve system is disclosed. The free motion valve system includes (a) a base platform configured to be attached to a lower opening of a firefighting bucket, the platform having at least one open area configured to allow water to enter and exit the bucket; and (b) a valve assembly including a plate structure configured to move between a closed position in which the plate structure covers the open area and an open position in which water can move through the opening, the valve assembly being configured so that the plate structure moves freely toward the open position in response to upward pressure against a lower surface of the plate structure. Methods of using the free motion valve system with firefighting buckets are also disclosed.

Abstract: A container assembly has a soft-sided insulated wall structure. It has an internal chamber in which to place objects, such as foodstuffs, to be kept cool or warm. There is a first closure member that opens and closes to permit objects to be place in, or removed from, the chamber. The wall structure includes one or more accommodations in which to place a warming or cooling element, such as an ice pack. The accommodations are externally accessible without opening the main chamber, and have their own closure. The outside of the accommodation may be insulated; the inside is a thin web through which to transfer heat. The container may be a collapsible foldable bag; a tote bag; back pack or a non-collapsible lunch box. The thermal storage elements may have a flat disk shape. The external access for the thermal storage elements permits them to slide sideways into place.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for linear unmixing of spectral images using a dispersion model are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an electric or hybrid vehicle. Aspects of the vehicle may be used to provide a variety of functionality, including power exporting and aggregation, power take off functionality, thermal signature reduction, and improved vehicle longevity, vehicle turning, and vehicle control techniques.

Abstract: A stator for an electric motor is described. An example stator includes a stator core having teeth that are radially arranged about a common central axis of the stator and located in a spaced apart manner from one another. Each tooth has an inward portion and an outward portion. The example stator further includes an electrically transmissive coil of wire that is wound contiguously upon the inward portions of at least a subset of teeth from the plurality of teeth. The stator also includes wedge members that are radially arranged about the common central axis and located intermittently with the plurality of teeth such that each wedge member abuts with the outward portions of adjacently located teeth.

Abstract: A container assembly has a soft-sided insulated wall structure. It has an internal chamber in which to place objects, such as foodstuffs, to be kept cool or warm. There is a first closure member that opens and closes to permit objects to be place in, or removed from, the chamber. The wall structure includes one or more accommodations in which to place a warming or cooling element, such as an ice pack. The accommodations are externally accessible without opening the main chamber, and have their own closure. The outside of the accommodation may be insulated; the inside is a thin web through which to transfer heat. The container may be a collapsible foldable bag; a tote bag; back pack or a non-collapsible lunch box. The thermal storage elements may have a flat disk shape. The external access for the thermal storage elements permits them to slide sideways into place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel therapy for preventing viral spread and/or reducing viral load in a patient and, in particular, a novel therapy for preventing viral spread and/or reducing viral load in a patient suffering with COVID-19. The therapy involves the administration of a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist such as, for example, spironolactone.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to information security. A computing platform may configure a connector framework to: preconfigure identities of data production systems without involvement of a third party system, and ingest information, received from the data production systems, directly into a storage layer at each of a plurality of data recipient systems, where the information may be received in a plurality of different programming languages, and the plurality of data production systems may be located in different geographic regions. The computing platform may receive, at the connector framework and from a first data production system of the data production systems, first information. The computing platform may ingest the first information by: replicating, using the connector framework, the first information, and making available, to the plurality of data recipient systems, the first information, which may cause storage of the replicated first information in real time.

Abstract: Described herein is a sensor in chip scale package form factor. For example, a non-vacuum packaged sensor chip described herein includes a substrate, and a sensing element arranged on the substrate. The sensing element is configured to change resistance with temperature. Additionally, the non-vacuum packaged sensor chip includes an absorbing layer configured to absorb middle infrared (“MIR”) radiation.

Abstract: Integrated systems for force or strain sensing and haptic feedback are described herein. An example force-haptic system can include a sensor chip configured to receive an applied force, where the sensor chip includes at least one sensing element and an integrated circuit. The force-haptic system can also include a haptic actuator configured to convert an electrical excitation signal into mechanical vibration. Further, the force-haptic system can include a circuit board, where the sensor chip and the haptic actuator are electrically and mechanically coupled to the circuit board. The integrated circuit can be configured to process an electrical signal received from the at least one sensing element and to output the electrical excitation signal.

Abstract: A stator for an electric motor is described. An example stator includes a stator core having teeth that are radially arranged about a common central axis of the stator and located in a spaced apart manner from one another. Each tooth has an inward portion and an outward portion. The example stator further includes an electrically transmissive coil of wire that is wound contiguously upon the inward portions of at least a subset of teeth from the plurality of teeth. The stator also includes wedge members that are radially arranged about the common central axis and located intermittently with the plurality of teeth such that each wedge member abuts with the outward portions of adjacently located teeth.

Abstract: A stator for an electric motor is described. An example stator includes a stator core having teeth that are radially arranged about a common central axis of the stator and located in a spaced apart manner from one another. Each tooth has an inward portion and an outward portion. The example stator further includes an electrically transmissive coil of wire that is wound contiguously upon the inward portions of at least a subset of teeth from the plurality of teeth. The stator also includes wedge members that are radially arranged about the common central axis and located intermittently with the plurality of teeth such that each wedge member abuts with the outward portions of adjacently located teeth.

Abstract: A container assembly has a soft-sided insulated wall structure. It has one or more internal chambers in which to place objects to be kept cool or warm. A first closure member governs access to the container assembly. The wall structure includes one or more accommodations in which to place a warming or cooling element, such as an ice pack. The accommodations in the outside walls are externally accessible without opening the main chamber, and have their own closure, and may be insulated. The inside is a thin web through which to transfer heat. An internal partition divides the container assembly into two chambers. The partition may have a thermal storage element. The container may be a collapsible foldable bag; a tote bag; back pack or a non-collapsible lunch box. The thermal storage elements may have a flat disk shape. The disks slide sideways into place in the respective accommodations.

Abstract: Systems and arrangements for event analysis and processing control are provided. In some examples, a request for a deposit may be received by a financial institution. The deposit may include deposit data, such as an amount, a payer, a routing number associated with a financial institution of the payer, a payee name, an account of the payee, and the like. The deposit data may be analyzed to determine whether the deposit qualifies for modified processing. If so, an account associated with the payee may be evaluated to determine a current balance of the account. If the account balance meets predetermined criteria, an instruction modifying the account may be executed. The deposit may then be processed. Accounts flagged for modified processing may be evaluated to determine whether the time period for modified processing has expired. If so, instructions causing further modification of the account may be executed.

Abstract: Described herein is a sensor in chip scale package form factor. For example, a non-vacuum packaged sensor chip described herein includes a substrate, and a sensing element arranged on the substrate. The sensing element is configured to change resistance with temperature. Additionally, the non-vacuum packaged sensor chip includes an absorbing layer configured to absorb middle infrared (“MIR”) radiation.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for linear unmixing of spectral images using a dispersion model are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Integrated systems for force or strain sensing and haptic feedback are described herein. An example force-haptic system can include a sensor chip configured to receive an applied force, where the sensor chip includes at least one sensing element and an integrated circuit. The force-haptic system can also include a haptic actuator configured to convert an electrical excitation signal into mechanical vibration. Further, the force-haptic system can include a circuit board, where the sensor chip and the haptic actuator are electrically and mechanically coupled to the circuit board. The integrated circuit can be configured to process an electrical signal received from the at least one sensing element and to output the electrical excitation signal.

Abstract: A soft-sided insulated container assembly has a generally box-shaped form. The lid of the box defines a work surface on which to place objects such as foodstuffs and beverages. The work surface may be formed in a substantially rigid molded stiffener member, and may be divided into sub-regions with raised retainers to discourage sliding of objects where not precisely level. It may have an upstanding peripheral retainer. The work surface may be sunken relative to the periphery of the lid assembly.