Abstract: Systems and methods for network-based cloud service platform integrations with dealer management systems (DMS) are disclosed herein. A cloud service platform may integrate over the network with an instance of a DMS used by an end user. The cloud service platform may define fields that can be used in conjunction with forms useable with the DMS, and may be further capable of storing field data for those fields. The cloud service platform may provide a graphical user interface (GUI) prompt to a user of the DMS to provide the field data. A form using the fields defined at the cloud service platform may be provided to the cloud service platform and filled at the cloud service platform using field data for those fields stored at the cloud service platform. The form may then be provided to a print service for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A system for instructing a user on repairing a vehicle configured to (i) receive, from the user, a request to repair a vehicle, including information about the vehicle; (ii) present, to the user via a user computer device, a user interface to allow the user to search for a repair facility to repair the vehicle; (iii) receive, from the user via the user interface, a selection of a repair facility; (iv) determine whether the selected repair facility is a select service location, where a select service location is a pre-authorized repair facility; and (v) if the selected repair facility is a select service location, transfer the information about the vehicle to a computer device associated with the selected repair facility.

Abstract: An electronic assembly has a host wafer having a first circuit including passive devices for the purpose of one of tuning or matching networks. Chiplets are placed in the cavities. At least one chiplet has a second circuit including at least one transistor or switch device and passive tuning circuits including at least one of a stabilization network, a gain boosting network, a power delivery network, or a low-noise network. Electrical interconnects between the chiplets and wafer electrically connect the first circuitry to the second circuitry.

Abstract: Systems and methods for network-based cloud service platform integrations with dealer management systems (DMS) are disclosed herein. A cloud service platform may integrate over the network with an instance of a DMS used by an end user. The cloud service platform may define fields that can be used in conjunction with forms useable with the DMS, and may be further capable of storing field data for those fields. The cloud service platform may provide a graphical user interface (GUI) prompt to a user of the DMS to provide the field data. A form using the fields defined at the cloud service platform may be provided to the cloud service platform and filled at the cloud service platform using field data for those fields stored at the cloud service platform. The form may then be provided to a print service for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A method for live area printing for textiles includes bulk production of textile blanks having uncolored live areas incorporated thereupon. The live areas are disposed at exact positions upon the blank to correspond to a specific location upon each textile article manufactured from the blank. Manufactured textile articles are thence customizable by printing directly to the live area(s) upon demand. Color is matched using methods based on CIELAB to ensure a seamless transition between the textile article color and the background color applied to the live area.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to assemblies of thin-walled tubes and mandrels for use in thin wall catheter liners. For example, an assembly is provided that includes a thin-walled PTFE tube comprising walls with a thickness of less than 0.004 inches, positioned over a filled mandrel comprising PTFE with one or more fillers incorporated therein. The disclosure further provides, independently, thin-walled tubes and filled mandrels, as well as methods of making and using such components.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to ultra high molecular weight poly (ethylene) (“UHMWPE”) tubes with an average wall thickness of 0.2 mm or less; a tensile stress at break greater than 40 MPa; and a storage modulus of greater than 500 MPa at 23° C. The disclosure further relates to preparing and using such tubes and to constructions (e.g., catheter constructions) and components thereof including such tubes.

Abstract: Adjustable pipe supports can include a drive mechanism for substantially symmetrically raising and lowering a horizontal beam to emplace and over time adjust such beams bearing a load. Base and support sections of operatively coupled lifting towers are configured to move with respect to one another using the common drive mechanism, with the horizontal beam coupled to the support section.

Abstract: A system for measuring spinal and/or skeletal angles of a manikin in a lateral position. The system comprises a manikin, the manikin comprising one or more articulating joints and a spinal and/or skeletal profile defining a manikin profile, a suspension frame, the suspension frame suspending the manikin, one or more measuring devices connected to the manikin at one or more measuring points, and a support surface, the support surface adjustable in at least a vertical axis. The manikin comprises a suspended configuration when suspended by the suspension frame, and a supported configuration when supported by the support surface. The one or more measuring devices measures differences in the spinal and/or skeletal angles of the manikin profile between the suspended configuration and the supported configuration. The invention provides a system to replicate and measure human physiology when engaged with a surface.

Abstract: A variable masking scheme for attenuating undesired optical artifact (26, 28, 30, 32) appearing in overlap regions (20, 22) between adjacent projection tiles (12, 14, 16) of a multi-projector (1, 2, 3) projection system (10). Different portions (54, 60) of a projection beam (43) are blocked by a mask apparatus (34) in response to a value (66) of a variable associated with a projected scene in order to attenuate respective artifacts correlated with that variable. The variable may be an optical parameter such as brightness (e.g., for a nighttime scene versus a dawn scene) or color, and the artifacts may be bright spots or shadows. The variable masking scheme may involve moving a single mask (36) to multiple positions or using multiple alternative masks (50, 56) in response to the variable.

Abstract: An electronic assembly has a host wafer having a first circuit including passive devices for the purpose of one of tuning or matching networks. Chiplets are placed in the cavities. At least one chiplet has a second circuit including at least one transistor or switch device and passive tuning circuits including at least one of a stabilization network, a gain boosting network, a power delivery network, or a low-noise network. Electrical interconnects between the chiplets and wafer electrically connect the first circuitry to the second circuitry.

Abstract: A sensing device can be used for ambulatory urodynamics. The sensing device can include an elongated outer housing constructed of flexible material that can curve within a patient's bladder. At least a portion of the outer housing can be filled with a non-compressible fluid. A flexible printed circuit board can be disposed within the outer housing to curve with the outer housing. The printed circuit board can include a pressure sensor, comprising a diaphragm, to collect pressure data; a microcontroller running control software; and a wireless transmitter to transmit the pressure data. A battery can be disposed within the outer housing and coupled to the printed circuit board. The flexible material of the outer housing is configured to be displaced by a pressure within the patient's bladder, the displacement is transmitted through the non-compressible fluid to the pressure sensor that provides the pressure data based on the displacement.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to assemblies of thin-walled tubes and mandrels for use in thin wall catheter liners. For example, an assembly is provided that includes a thin-walled PTFE tube comprising walls with a thickness of less than 0.004 inches, positioned over a filled mandrel comprising PTFE with one or more fillers incorporated therein. The disclosure further provides, independently, thin-walled tubes and filled mandrels, as well as methods of making and using such components.

Abstract: A method for measuring a profile of a manikin. The method comprises the steps of: suspending the manikin by a suspension frame, connecting one or more measuring devices to the manikin at one or more measuring points, raising a support surface to meet the manikin, supporting the manikin by the support surface, and measuring by the one or more measuring devices, differences in angles of the manikin profile between the suspended configuration of the manikin and the supported configuration of the manikin. The manikin comprises one or more articulating joints defining a manikin profile. The manikin also defines a suspended configuration when suspended by the suspension frame, and a supported configuration when supported by the support surface. The method provides a process to replicate and measure human physiology when engaged with a surface.

Abstract: Flooring and sheet material having an extruded core that is mechanically embossed and directly printed with a desired décor image. One or more scratch resistant and UV resistant coatings can be applied thereafter. In one example, the embossing is performed directly after the core is extruded and cooling down, releasing heat generated during the extrusion thereof. An embossed roller, an embossed press plate or the like can be provided to permanently impress an emboss pattern in the core.

Abstract: An electronic assembly has a host wafer having a first circuit including wafer transistors and passive, non-transistor devices. Chiplets have a second circuit including at least one radio frequency (RF) transistor device. Electrical interconnects are between the chiplets and wafer. The electrical interconnects electrically connect the first circuit to the second circuits. Oscillators that have the wafer transistor, the RF transistor and the electrical interconnects produce a signal for built-in self-test circuits for testing an assembly design of the electronic assembly and speeds of the RF chiplet transistors.

Abstract: Compounds having three or more alkynyl moieties substituted with an aromatic moiety having one or more of certain substituents are useful in forming underlayers useful in semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Abstract: An electronic assembly has a host wafer having a first circuit including wafer transistors and passive, non-transistor devices. Chiplets have a second circuit including at least one radio frequency (RF) transistor device. Electrical interconnects are between the chiplets and wafer. The electrical interconnects electrically connect the first circuit to the second circuits. Oscillators that have the wafer transistor, the RF transistor and the electrical interconnects produce a signal for built-in self-test circuits for testing an assembly design of the electronic assembly and speeds of the RF chiplet transistors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for network-based cloud service platform integrations with dealer management systems (DMS) are disclosed herein. A cloud service platform may integrate over the network with an instance of a DMS used by an end user. The cloud service platform may define fields that can be used in conjunction with forms useable with the DMS, and may be further capable of storing field data for those fields. The cloud service platform may provide a graphical user interface (GUI) prompt to a user of the DMS to provide the field data. A form using the fields defined at the cloud service platform may be provided to the cloud service platform and filled at the cloud service platform using field data for those fields stored at the cloud service platform. The form may then be provided to a print service for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A method for live area printing for textiles including manufacturing a textile blank with a white or uncolored live area that is assembled into a textile article. A design or image printed on the live area in a subsequent, single print run without the addition of a previously applied overlay required to set-off the ink such that customizable imagery or designs having a background color matched to the textile blank are reproduced upon the textile blank live area.