Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a proximity direction of an obstacle includes an acoustic transmitter attached to a surface of the apparatus; a first acoustic receiver spaced apart from the surface of the apparatus; a second acoustic receiver spaced apart from the surface of the apparatus; and at least one processor configured to: control the acoustic transmitter to generate an acoustic wave along the surface; obtain first and second proximity direction signals based on first and second acoustic wave signals corresponding to the generated acoustic wave; and estimate a proximity direction of the obstacle with respect to the apparatus based on the first and second proximity direction signals.

Abstract: A switch that includes a droplet capable of spreading between two conductors to allow them to be coupled when a voltage is applied. The droplet can be enclosed by a cap that is bonded to a wafer that the droplet is placed upon, and include metallic properties. The cap can create a cavity that may be filled by a fluid, gas, or vapor. The cavity can have multiple conductors that extend partially or fully through it. The droplet can couple the conductors when specific voltages, or frequencies are applied to them. At the specific voltage and frequency, the droplet can spread, allowing at least two conductors to be coupled.

Abstract: A repeater for wireless communications systems can include a time-division-duplex (TDD) architecture with a timing recovery system for switching between uplink and downlink. In some approaches, the timing recovery system can receive a timing reference from a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) such as Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), or Galileo.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for automatically indicating, during display of video of an event, actions in event that could satisfy side-game scoring scenarios. This may be accomplished by a media application that generates a live video of an event and retrieves data relating to a current status of a side-game in which a user is participating. The media application determines that a next play of the event could affect an outcome of the side-game and, in response, determines a particular action within the event that could affect the outcome of the side-game. The media application generates for display, within the video, an overlay on top of a playing space of the event, the overlay indicating where the particular action would need to occur to affect the outcome of the side-game.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing commands from a host computing device to a storage device are disclosed. The method includes identifying, by the storage device, a command from the host computing device, the command including a logical address; detecting a condition; based on detecting the condition, requesting, by the storage device, translation of the logical address into a physical address; storing, by the storage device, the physical address in a cache; and transferring data according to the command based on the physical address.

Abstract: A magnetically attachable window screen for attachment to a window frame. The window screen includes a plurality of screen frame members. Each frame member includes a first end and a second end wherein the first and second ends are operable to receive a flange member. The window screen also includes a screen corner key with a central magnetic member and two orthogonally opposed flanges extending outwardly in a single plane from the central magnetic member. The flange members of the screen corner key are inserted into the first and second ends of orthogonally opposed adjacent screen frame members to form a fully assembled screen frame. The window screen also includes a plurality of corner key mates inserted into each corner of the screen channel of the window frame. The central magnetic member of the inserted corner key is operable for magnetic attraction to respective corner key mates.

Abstract: A method of using additive manufacturing to form or print a component based on an original model of a component, where the geometry of the original model is compensated to form a compensated model. The compensated model can be used to form or print the component. The printed component as a final model can then be compared to the original model.

Abstract: A scallop harvesting bag used for harvesting scallops. The scallop harvesting bag may clip to a swimsuit allows for the use of both hands to hold and put scallops into this bag. The scallop harvesting bag has a rigid to semi-rigid throated opening to facilitate insertion of harvested scallops into the bag. The bag is attached to a bottom end of the throated opening and has an extraction closure defined along at least one edge of the bag. The bag may be formed of a mesh material to facilitate cleaning sand and debris from the harvested scallops contained therein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for safe operation of a wound treatment apparatus with electronic components integrated on or within a wound dressing. In some embodiments, the electronic components include a power source, an isolation circuit, a controller, a capacitor, and a negative pressure source. The isolation circuit provides multiple activation states with at least one state preventing application of power to the other electronic components capable of storing electrical energy, thereby providing a safe operation of the apparatus. For example, sterilization of the apparatus can be performed safely.

Abstract: A storage system, and a method for operating a storage system. In some embodiments, the system includes a first storage device and a second storage device, and the method includes: determining that the first storage device is in a read-only state and that the second storage device is in a read-write state; performing a write operation, of a first stripe, to the storage system; performing a first read operation, of a second stripe, from the storage system; and performing a second read operation, of the first stripe, from the storage system, wherein: the performing of the write operation includes: writing a portion of the first stripe to the second storage device, and making an entry in a mapping table for the first stripe.

Abstract: A physical vapor deposition system includes a chamber, three target supports to targets, a movable shield positioned having an opening therethrough, a workpiece support to hold a workpiece in the chamber, a gas supply to deliver nitrogen gas and an inert gas to the chamber, a power source, and a controller. The controller is configured to move the shield to position the opening adjacent each target in turn, and at each target cause the power source to apply power sufficient to ignite a plasma in the chamber to cause deposition of a buffer layer, a device layer of a first material that is a metal nitride suitable for use as a superconductor at temperatures above 8° K on the buffer layer, and a capping layer, respectively.

Abstract: A system for sensing material within a container includes a container having a reservoir for storing material and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the container to cause vibration of the container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of the material in the container based on the sensed vibration of the container.

Abstract: A system for an electrophotographic image forming device includes a toner container having a reservoir for storing toner and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the toner container to cause vibration of the toner container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the toner container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the toner container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of toner in the reservoir based on the sensed vibration of the toner container.

Abstract: A medication dispensing device may include a plurality of trays, each tray optionally including a load cell configured to measure a mass/weight of a medication contained in the respective tray. Each tray is placeable in a medication accessible position and a medication inaccessible position. The medication dispensing device includes a user interface configured to provide instructions and/or other information with regard to access for each medication. A processor provides instructions to selectively place each tray in the medication accessible position, and to determine, based on any change in the mass of the medication placed in the medication accessible position, whether the appropriate amount of the medication is removed from the tray.

Abstract: Systems and methods that provide audio feedback in response to gesture validity can provide a more intuitive interface that can train users to correctly complete gestures. Moreover, systems and methods that provide line-specific audio feedback can provide more specific feedback that can allow a user to better understand what sensing line is being contacted. The systems and methods can further include basing the audio feedback based at least in part on obtained activity data, such that invalid and valid feedbacks can provide different sounds dependent on the determined activity state.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods of inspection and manufacture of flexible printed circuit boards and flexible sensor sheets, and apparatuses such as wound dressing components utilizing the same. The methods can comprise applying a coating material to a flexible printed circuit board, wherein the coating material comprises a material that will fluoresce when exposed to UV or visible light and the flexible printed circuit board comprises one or more electronic components. The coated flexible printed circuit board can be positioned under UV or visible light to cause the coating material to fluoresce.

Abstract: A method and a memory device are provided. A controller of the memory device retrieves a first command burst from a host memory. The first command burst includes a sequence of one or more commands from a first submission queue. The controller identifies that at least one command in the first command burst is at least one first fused command of a first set of fused commands. The first set of fused commands is to be processed atomically in the memory device, and a remainder of the first set of fused commands is on the first submission queue. The controller stores at least an identifier of the at least one first fused command in a set-aside buffer of the memory device.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I) as allosteric chromenone inhibitors of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with PI3K modulation, Formula (I): or a prodrug, solvate, enantiomer, stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, W, X, Y, s, and Ring A are as described herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, platforms and methods for long-term, continuous monitoring of a biometric parameter of a subject using an in-ear pod.