Abstract: A leveling assembly for a wall panel is described. The leveling assembly includes a floor track, a leveling track, and a leveling mechanism. The leveling mechanism comprises a leveling bolt configured to pass through a leveling square nut and into a floor track channel of the floor track, such that rotating the leveling bolt in a first direction causes the leveling square nut to push towards a first horizontal protrusion and a second horizontal protrusion of the leveling track, lifting the leveling track upwards away from the floor track.

Abstract: A method for generating computational predictions associated with a real-world entity is disclosed. The method comprises analyzing knowledge from a plurality of data sources; determining investment objectives associated with the real-world entity; applying, a plurality of ensembles of machine learning models to each of the plurality of data sources to conduct a combinatorial analysis of the plurality of data sources; generating, by colonies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) colonizers, intermediary outputs; analyzing the intermediary outputs in a weighted combination to generate weighted outputs; and assembling, by a supervisory algorithm, the weighted outputs based on the investment objectives to generate a computational prediction associated with the real-world entity.

Abstract: A push-the-bit steering tool for drilling deviated wellbores comprises a steering head mountable to the bottom of a drill string and having steering pads extendable and retractable by fluid-actuated pistons; a fluid manifold co-rotatingly mounted to the steering head for delivering fluid to the pistons; a rotationally geostationary primary valve for delivering fluid to the fluid manifold; and a secondary valve for delivering fluid to the primary valve. The primary valve has a flow restrictor for regulating fluid flow to the pistons such that the steering pads will be sequentially actuated as the drill string rotates, and the steering force exerted against the wellbore by each sequentially-actuated steering pad will be in a constant selected direction. All of the pistons are hydraulically connected, thereby enabling dependent control of steering pad extension and dependent and positive control of steering pad retraction.

Abstract: A system and a method for calibrating a wake-up sequence for a user includes determining that the user is asleep based upon sensor data, activating one or more stimulus mechanisms for a set period of time in a test wake-up sequence upon occurrence of a wake-up condition, determining an elapsed time within the set period of time of the one or more stimulus mechanisms being activated in the test wake-up sequence at which the user wakes from sleep based on additional sensor data, comparing the elapsed time to a threshold time indicative of a sufficient wake-up time, and determining a calibrated wake-up sequence including the one or more stimulus mechanisms having elapsed times below the threshold time.

Abstract: A vehicle onboard power (VOP) system is for a vehicle. The VOP system includes a power source, an outlet electrically connected to the power source, a processor electrically connected to the power source, and a memory. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including determining the vehicle is in an OFF state, detecting a change in a load profile associated with the outlet, and activating a vehicle alert response based on the change in the load profile.

Abstract: Electrical switching devices are disclosed that have pressure relief mechanisms to allow for the release of internal pressure within the switching device housing. The pressure within the housing can be caused by different events with one such event being internal arcing within the housing caused during operation of the housing's internal components. Is some cases the arcing can be caused during separation of the switching device contacts. The pressure relief mechanism allows for the high pressure to pass from the housing in a more controlled matter to minimize or prevent high pressure breach or rupture of the switching device housing. The pressure relief mechanisms are particularly applicable to switching devices with hermetically sealed housings. Many different pressure relief mechanisms can be used including rupture disks or engineered weak points in the switching device housing.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a resonator having a resonant member that can vibrate in a first mode of vibration, and a calibration electrode that is spaced from a capacitively coupled to the resonant member, the method comprises: applying a polarization voltage to the resonant member and a calibration voltage to the calibration electrode, wherein the polarization voltage is a negative voltage; vibrating the resonant member such that the resonant member vibrates in the first mode of vibration; measuring a frequency parameter of the resonant member; determining if the frequency parameter is in compliance with a predetermined threshold; and if the frequency parameter is not in compliance with the predetermined threshold, adjusting the frequency parameter to be in compliance with the predetermined threshold by adjusting at least one of the polarization voltage and the calibration voltage.

Abstract: A method for generating computational predictions associated with a real-world entity is disclosed. The method comprises analyzing knowledge from a plurality of data sources; determining investment objectives associated with the real-world entity; applying, a plurality of ensembles of machine learning models to each of the plurality of data sources to conduct a combinatorial analysis of the plurality of data sources; generating, by colonies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) colonizers, intermediary outputs; analyzing the intermediary outputs in a weighted combination to generate weighted outputs; and assembling, by a supervisory algorithm, the weighted outputs based on the investment objectives to generate a computational prediction associated with the real-world entity.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pass zone vehicle control include receiving, via wireless communications, respective vehicle data for each of a plurality of vehicles on a roadway, the vehicle data including at least speed and location data. A set of current pass zones and a set of current no-pass zones on the roadway is determined based on the speed and location data from the plurality of vehicles, a set of static no-pass zones, and a set of static pass zones. A control parameter is then transmitted for a candidate passing vehicle in the plurality of vehicles, wherein the control parameter is determined based on the set of current pass-zones and the set of current no-pass zones.

Abstract: Upon detecting an accumulation of snow on a driving surface, a driving path from a first location to a second location is identified. A vehicle is operated from the first location to the second location and then to a third location that is identical to or proximate to the first location.

Abstract: A method for generating computational predictions associated with a real-world entity is disclosed. The method comprises analyzing knowledge from a plurality of data sources; determining investment objectives associated with the real-world entity; applying, a plurality of ensembles of machine learning models to each of the plurality of data sources to conduct a combinatorial analysis of the plurality of data sources; generating, by colonies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) colonizers, intermediary outputs; analyzing the intermediary outputs in a weighted combination to generate weighted outputs; and assembling, by a supervisory algorithm, the weighted outputs based on the investment objectives to generate a computational prediction associated with the real-world entity.

Abstract: Fuse devices and electrical systems using the fuse devices are disclosed, with the fuse devices having internal components to cause a fuse blown event when the pre-determined current level is reached through the contacts. The internal components can comprise a levitation actuator that causes separation between one or more of the contacts as the current level approaches the predetermined level. This causes contact levitation and arcing, which increases the resistance at the contact being separated. This in turn causes the current through the contacts to seek another path that in the embodiments herein is a path to a pyro feature. The current activates the pyro feature, which causes the contacts to separate and puts the fuse device in “fuse blown” condition where currents can no longer flow through the contacts.

Abstract: A system and a method for calibrating a wake-up sequence for a user includes determining that the user is asleep based upon sensor data, activating one or more stimulus mechanisms for a set period of time in a test wake-up sequence upon occurrence of a wake-up condition, determining an elapsed time within the set period of time of the one or more stimulus mechanisms being activated in the test wake-up sequence at which the user wakes from sleep based on additional sensor data, comparing the elapsed time to a threshold time indicative of a sufficient wake-up time, and determining a calibrated wake-up sequence including the one or more stimulus mechanisms having elapsed times below the threshold time.

Abstract: Contact assemblies are described herein having certain components, or portions thereof, that are formed integral to one another to reduce the complexity of manufacturing, improve the operation characteristics, and increase operational reliability of devices using the contact assemblies. New shapes to features and components of the contact assemblies are also disclosed, with the shapes providing the desired operational characteristics. Embodiments of the invention are also directed contactors or fuses (i.e., electrical switching devices) utilizing the contactor assemblies according to the present invention, and to electrical circuits and systems utilizing the electrical switching devices according to the present invention.

Abstract: A vehicle onboard power (VOP) system is for a vehicle. The VOP system includes a power source, an outlet electrically connected to the power source, a processor electrically connected to the power source, and a memory. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including determining the vehicle is in an OFF state, detecting a change in a load profile associated with the outlet, and activating a vehicle alert response based on the change in the load profile.

Abstract: Electrical switching device are disclosed having a housing with internal component within the housing. The internal components comprise contacts configured to operate, to change the state of the switching device from a closed state, allowing current flow through the switching device to an open state which interrupts current flow through the switching device. A pyrotechnic feature is included that is configured to interact with the internal components to transition the switching device from the closed state to the open state when the pyrotechnic feature is activated. The pyrotechnic feature is configured to trigger in response to levitation between the contacts at elevated current signal flowing through the switching device.

Abstract: Controlling charging of connected devices is provided. Presence of a target connected device is detected using a wireless transceiver of a vehicle. Settings indicative of how to charge the target connected device via a power connector of the vehicle are received a user interface presented to an HMI of the vehicle. Data packets from the target connected device indicative of a current state of charge of the target connected device are received using the wireless transceiver. The target connected device is charged from the power connector in accordance with the settings and the current state of charge.

Abstract: Upon detecting an accumulation of snow on a driving surface, a driving path from a first location to a second location is identified. A vehicle is operated from the first location to the second location and then to a third location that is identical to or proximate to the first location.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive data indicating that an electric vehicle is in an enclosed space; in response to receiving the data, instruct window actuators of the electric vehicle to open windows of the electric vehicle; and in response to receiving the data, instruct a heater of the electric vehicle to generate heat.

Abstract: Controlling charging of connected devices is provided. Presence of a target connected device is detected using a wireless transceiver of a vehicle. Settings indicative of how to charge the target connected device via a power connector of the vehicle are received a user interface presented to an HMI of the vehicle. Data packets from the target connected device indicative of a current state of charge of the target connected device are received using the wireless transceiver. The target connected device is charged from the power connector in accordance with the settings and the current state of charge.