Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for tracking an aircraft on a ramp. A system may receive a location datum and display the location datum to a user device. A location datum may include a machine vision datum.

Abstract: A low-emissivity roofing underlayment comprises a woven reinforcing substrate sandwiched between an aluminized bottom layer and a slip resistant top layer. The bottom, aluminized layer is adapted to be placed against the roof sheathing, facing inward toward the roof rafters, and the slip resistant top layer faces outward and may be walked on by roof shingle installers with a decreased risk of slip and fall accidents, thus permitting safer walking during construction of steeper roofs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for tracking an aircraft on a ramp. A system may receive a location datum and display the location datum to a user device. A location datum may include a machine vision datum.

Abstract: A banknote validator having a housing, a validation sensor; and a banknote drive mechanism. The banknote drive mechanism may be arranged to transport a banknote from an input aperture to a stacking device. The banknote drive mechanism may delimit a first banknote pathway proximal to an input aperture, and a second banknote pathway proximal to the stacking device. A pivotable security gate arrangement may be included that is resiliently biased to project into the second banknote pathway.

Abstract: A waterproof garment worn around the waist that unrolls down the backside of the body providing a layer of protection against rain, mud, grass, and other elements, comprising: (i) a sleeve at the top of the material, in which a user slips a belt through the material so it can be worn around the waist by the user; and (ii) on both ends of the sleeve is a loop that is sewn part way up the material to prevent the belt from falling out, but still allowing it to move and be adjusted. The device may be composed of a lightweight waterproof coated nylon material, among many other options. The waterproof garment may optionally be heated, and may be used during sporting events, concerts, hiking, picnics, at the beach, and in many other locations and scenarios.

Abstract: A method and system, the method including receiving a set of requirements for a software application, the set of requirements comprising a plurality of software requirements identified for the software application; analyzing the set of requirements to determine dependencies between the plurality of software requirements in the set of requirements; generating a visualization of the determined dependencies and test boundaries between the plurality of software requirements in the set of requirements; storing the generated visualization of the determined dependencies and test boundaries between the plurality of software requirements in the set of requirements in a record; and applying the determined dependencies in the record to at least one of (i) optimize test steps in a test procedure and (ii) generate an executable test procedure that exercises external inputs and outputs for the software application.

Abstract: A method and system, the method including receiving a set of requirements for a software application, the set of requirements comprising a plurality of software requirements identified for the software application; analyzing the set of requirements to determine dependencies between the plurality of software requirements in the set of requirements; generating a visualization of the determined dependencies and test boundaries between the plurality of software requirements in the set of requirements; storing the generated visualization of the determined dependencies and test boundaries between the plurality of software requirements in the set of requirements in a record; and applying the determined dependencies in the record to at least one of (i) optimize test steps in a test procedure and (ii) generate an executable test procedure that exercises external inputs and outputs for the software application.

Abstract: A system for equivalence class analysis-based automated requirements-based test case generation includes a control processor, a data store containing textual design requirements, a textual converter unit structured to convert the textual design requirements to a machine-readable version of design requirements, a requirement partition unit configured to partition the machine-readable design requirements into one or more sets of related design requirements, an equivalence class partition unit configured to process the machine-readable design requirements and input/output variables into a set of equivalence classes, an equivalence class analyzer unit structured to analyze the set of equivalence classes to generate equivalence class tests and identify uncovered input space, and a boundary class analyzer unit structured to identify boundaries of the equivalence classes and generate boundary value tests and robustness tests.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle is provided with an extendable arm and a mandible structure. The mandible structure includes a pair of mandibles with toothed portions that cooperatively engage such that the mandibles may be opened and closed by applying a force to only one of the pair of mandibles. The mandible structure hangs freely from the extendable arm and is balanced so that the mandible structure naturally maintains a substantially vertical orientation. In the closed position, the mandible structure defines an interior cavity suitable for securely grasping a ring.

Abstract: A banknote validator having a housing, a validation sensor; and a banknote drive mechanism. The banknote drive mechanism may be arranged to transport a banknote from an input aperture to a stacking device. The banknote drive mechanism may delimit a first banknote pathway proximal to an input aperture, and a second banknote pathway proximal to the stacking device. A pivotable security gate arrangement may be included that is resiliently biased to project into the second banknote pathway.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes at least one processor, a touch-enabled pad accessible to the at least one processor, a display accessible to the at least one processor, and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage bears instructions executable by the at least one processor to present a representation of first handwriting on the display, receive first user input directed to a location within the representation as presented on the display, and receive second user input via the touch-enabled pad that includes second handwriting, and the instructions are also executable by the at least one processor to present a representation of the second handwriting beginning at the location.

Abstract: A system for equivalence class analysis-based automated requirements-based test case generation includes a control processor, a data store containing textual design requirements, a textual converter unit structured to convert the textual design requirements to a machine-readable version of design requirements, a requirement partition unit configured to partition the machine-readable design requirements into one or more sets of related design requirements, an equivalence class partition unit configured to process the machine-readable design requirements and input/output variables into a set of equivalence classes, an equivalence class analyzer unit structured to analyze the set of equivalence classes to generate equivalence class tests and identify uncovered input space, and a boundary class analyzer unit structured to identify boundaries of the equivalence classes and generate boundary value tests and robustness tests.

Abstract: Embodiments are described for reducing pathogens in a fluid. The embodiments may include systems, apparatuses, and methods. Embodiments may provide for a flow cell with a plurality of channels through which a fluid to be pathogen reduced is flowed. The flow cell, and fluid, may be illuminated from more than one direction to pathogen reduce the fluid. In embodiments, the fluid may include a photosensitizer to aid in the pathogen reduction process.

Abstract: Procedures are described which use solvents to increase the topical insecticidal activity of toxic insect peptides. These procedures comprise drying the peptides, if needed, followed by the addition of either: 1) a polar organic solvent, with or without water, to a dried peptide, or 2) the addition of polar aprotic solvent or other adjuvant to the dried peptide, followed by the addition of either: 1) a polar organic solvent, with or without water, (where a polar aprotic solvent is added first) or 2) a polar aprotic solvent or other adjuvant to the peptide polar organic solvent (where the polar organic solvent is added first), to the peptide formulation.

Abstract: Procedures are described which use solvents to increase the topical insecticidal activity of toxic insect peptides. These procedures comprise drying the peptides, if needed, followed by the addition of either: 1) a polar organic solvent, with or without water, to a dried peptide, or 2) the addition of polar aprotic solvent or other adjuvant to the dried peptide, followed by the addition of either: 1) a polar organic solvent, with or without water, (where a polar aprotic solvent is added first) or 2) a polar aprotic solvent or other adjuvant to the peptide polar organic solvent (where the polar organic solvent is added first), to the peptide formulation.

Abstract: A kit for a securement device to make it much easier for a user to securely hold onto a personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device such as an electronic reader, a tablet computing device, a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, and a common clipboard, including any of these items that are at least partially contained in protective housings—while minimizing the fatigue and discomfort on the user's hands: A typical device solves this problem by providing a system of one or more finger holds formed with a fabric or pliable material that are disposed on the back side of the personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device. In many devices, the position and fit of the finger holds are easily adjustable by a user via hook-and-loop schemes.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle is provided with an extendable arm and a mandible structure. The mandible structure includes a pair of mandibles with toothed portions that cooperatively engage such that the mandibles may be opened and closed by applying a force to only one of the pair of mandibles. The mandible structure hangs freely from the extendable arm and is balanced so that the mandible structure naturally maintains a substantially vertical orientation. In the closed position, the mandible structure defines an interior cavity suitable for securely grasping a ring.

Abstract: A kit for a securement device to make it much easier for a user to securely hold onto a personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device such as an electronic reader, a tablet computing device, a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, and a common clipboard, including any of these items that are at least partially contained in protective housings—while minimizing the fatigue and discomfort on the user's hands: A typical device solves this problem by providing a system of one or more finger holds formed with a fabric or pliable material that are disposed on the back side of the personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device. In many devices, the position and fit of the finger holds are easily adjustable by a user via hook-and-loop schemes.

Abstract: A securement device to make it much easier for a user to securely hold onto a personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device such as an electronic reader, a tablet computing device, a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, and a common clipboard, including any of these items that are at least partially contained in protective housings—while minimizing the fatigue and discomfort on the user's hands: A typical device solves this problem by providing a system of one or more finger holds formed with a fabric or pliable material that are disposed on the back side of the personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device. In many devices, the position and fit of the finger holds are easily adjustable by a user via hook-and-loop schemes.

Abstract: A process for making silica-based glass includes: (a) forming a glass precursor melt that includes glass network formers and glass network modifiers, the glass precursor melt having a viscosity of not more than 30 Pa·s at 1300 C., and (b) refining the glass precursor melt. Either or both steps (a) and (b) can include stirring and/or be carried out under reduced pressure to enhance refining. The refined glass precursor melt preferably is mixed with additional materials including silica (SiO2) to form a silica-based glass melt.