Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing online bookings for transportation services inventory is provided. The computer-implemented method establishes a channel interface that provides bidirectional communication between at least one server computing device and a vendor computing device. Furthermore, the computer-implemented method stores, via a channel data structure, a channel record for each of a plurality of distribution channels. Additionally, the computer-implemented method receives, from the vendor computing device through the channel interface, a selection, from the plurality of distribution channels, of one or more participant channels for a transportation service. The computer-implemented method also establishes, via the channel data structure, one or more active channel records based upon the one or more participant channels for the transportation service.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communication between heterogenous processors via a virtual network interface implemented via programmable hardware and one or more buses. The programmable hardware may be configured with a multi-function bus such that the programmable hardware appears as both a network device and a programmable device to a host system. Additionally, the programmable hardware may be configured with a second bus to appear as a network device to an embedded system. Each system may implement network drivers to allow access to direct memory access engines configured on the programmable hardware. The configured programmable hardware and the network drivers may enable a virtual network connection between the systems to allow for information transfer via one or more network communication protocols.

Abstract: A robotic cart platform with a navigation and movement system that integrates into a conventional utility cart to provide both manual and autonomous modes of operation. The platform includes a drive unit with drive wheels replacing the front wheels of the cart. The drive unit has motors, encoders, a processor and a microcontroller. The system has a work environment mapping sensor and a cabled array of proximity and weight sensors, lights, control panel, battery and on/off, “GO” and emergency stop buttons secured throughout the cart. The encoders obtain drive shaft rotation data that the microcontroller periodically sends to the processor. When in autonomous mode, the system provides navigation, movement and location tracking with or without wireless connection to a server. Stored destinations are set using its location tracking to autonomously navigate the cart.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel carborane hydroxamic acid matrix metalloproteinase (“MMP”) inhibitors and agents bearing borane-containing moieties and methods for their use in treating or preventing a disease, such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Formula (I) wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: An example wear detection system receives a plurality of images from a plurality of sensors associated with a work machine. Individual sensors of the plurality of sensors have respective fields-of-view different from other sensors of the plurality of sensors. The wear detection system identifies a first region of interest and second region of interest associated with the at least one GET. The wear detection system determines a first set of image points and a second set of images points for the at least one GET based on geometric parameters associated with the GET. The wear detection system determines a wear level or loss for the at least one GET based on the GET measurement.

Abstract: Embodiments of a language learning system and method for implementing or assisting in self-study for improving listening fluency in a target language are disclosed. Such embodiments may simultaneously present the same piece of content in an auditory presentation and a corresponding visual presentation of a transcript of the auditory presentation, where the two presentations are adapted to work in tandem to increase the effectiveness of language learning for users.

Abstract: An example wear detection system receives first image data related to at least one ground engaging tool (GET) of a work machine from one or more sensors at a first time instance in a dig-dump cycle of the work machine. The wear detection system processes the first image data to determine a first wear measurement and first wear level for the at least one GET. The wear detection system determines whether the first wear level is indicative of a GET replacement condition. The wear detection system generates an alert when the first wear level is indicative of the GET replacement condition. The wear detection system receives second image data related to the at least one GET a second time instance different from the first time instance when the first wear level is not indicative of the GET replacement condition and determines a second wear measurement and second wear level for the at least one GET.

Abstract: A battery system with a passive thermal management system is formed from a plurality of battery cells arranged on a printed circuit board assembly. In some cases, the printed circuit board assembly may include a flexible printed circuit board that is folded along an axis forming an upper and lower portion of the printed circuit board assembly. The thermal management system may include fire-blocking foam members individually attached to each battery cell. The battery cells may be arranged in a grid-like pattern to allow for a spacing arrangement between the battery cells to keep a failing battery cell from negatively affecting an adjacent battery cell. In addition, the flexible printed circuit card may include a fuse for each battery cell to shut off any current flow to a faulty battery cell if it begins to fail causing current flow to exceed beyond a predetermined current limit. The battery system may be a conformal wearable battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to acoustic management, on an aircraft turbomachine (3,12) or on a nacelle (1,10), via a panel (30,32). On a support (38) is reserved a recess (34), recessed with respect to a surrounding general surface (36) for contact with moving air. The recess (34) is adapted to receive the panel, as another so-called surface for contact with moving air. The support (38) and/or the panel comprise removable connecting elements for, in the recess (34), mounting it removably with respect to the support, the panel being an acoustic panel or a non-acoustic panel.

Abstract: A video gaming system that preferable includes computing device interacting electronically with a video game controller, said video game controller in electronic communication with said computing device. The present disclosure generally relates to a video gaming system, which utilizes a video game controller in electronic communication with a computing device. Preferably, the computing device includes an electronic video game loaded on to a processor of the computing device when the video gaming system is configured to play a video game. As those skilled in the art further clearly recognize, input signals, generated by the video game controller in response to an input action provided by a user of the video gaming system, cause a visual or audio response by the electronic video game, which is displayed on a display associated with the computing device or delivered by way of a speaker associated with the computing device.

Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes battery cells of a battery array, and switches of the battery array. The switches are transitionable between a first configuration and a second configuration. When the switches are in the first configuration, the battery cells of the array are partitioned into a first number of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other. When the switches are in the second configuration, the battery cells of the array are partitioned into a different, second number of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other.

Abstract: A ventilation device for providing a gas mixture for a user including a compressor to output compressed air; a valve to receive the compressed air and medical gas and selectively output a gas flow of at least one of the medical gas and the compressed air; a patient interface configured to provide the output gas flow of the valve; and a controller to control the valve to deliver substantially only the medical gas to the patient interface during a first portion of the inspiratory period and deliver substantially only the compressed air to the patient interface during a second portion of the inspiratory period.

Abstract: Embodiments of a language learning system and method for implementing or assisting in self-study for improving listening fluency in a target language are disclosed. Such embodiments may simultaneously present the same piece of content in an auditory presentation and a corresponding visual presentation of a transcript of the auditory presentation, where the two presentations are adapted to work in tandem to increase the effectiveness of language learning for users.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides hand-held, battery-powered tools for performing operations such as crimping and cutting, and having a remote monitoring and control systems. A frame of the tool supports a working head, a battery, a motor connected to the battery, a controller and a camera.

Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes, among other things, an array sense lead header of a battery array, a plurality of sense leads extending from the array sense lead header to areas of the battery array, and a battery pack module having a module connector. The battery pack module is configured to move relative to the battery array from a disengaged position where the module connector the array sense lead header are disengaged to an engaged position where the module connector and the array sense lead header are engaged.

Abstract: A cleaning tool configured to be inserted into a lithography apparatus in a first configuration, configured to be engaged by a handler of the lithography apparatus, and used for cleaning a portion of the lithography apparatus. The cleaning tool is configured to move from the first configuration to a second, expanded configuration, after engagement by the handler such that the cleaning tool is in the second configuration when used for cleaning the portion of the lithography apparatus. There may also be a container configured to hold the cleaning tool in the first configuration and fit into the lithography apparatus. In that case, the cleaning tool is configured to be inserted into the lithography apparatus in the container, moved from the container by the handler for the cleaning, and returned to the container by the handler after the cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric ectolysins useful for selective suppression of certain targeted bacterial species while having little to no effect on closely related non-targeted bacterial species. Specifically, the disclosure provides polypeptides for selective suppression of growth of Staphylococcus aureus and/or S. hominis but not S. epidermidis. Compositions and methods for selective suppression of target bacterial species are also provided.

Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a cover of a battery array, a holder attached to the cover, and a circuit board held by the holder in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover. The holder is configured to communicate thermal energy between the circuit board and the cover. A method of securing a circuit board of a traction battery pack includes, among other things, holding a circuit board with a holder, and attaching a holder that is holding the circuit board to a cover of a battery array. The circuit board held by the holder is held in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover.

Abstract: A traction battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a lower tier of battery arrays, an upper tier of battery arrays, and a support structure disposed between the lower tier and the upper tier. The lower tier is suspended from a downwardly facing side of the support structure. The upper tier is disposed atop an upwardly facing side of the support structure.