Abstract: A sensor device, at least for measuring a fluid pressure, has a base body and has a fibre-optic sensor unit which includes at least one sensor element which is in the form of a light-conducting fibre and which extends along a longitudinal extension of the base body at least substantially helically around the base body, wherein a transmission unit, which is arranged in at least one measuring range around the base body and the at least one sensor element, is configured to receive a fluid from an environment and to transmit a fluid pressure to the sensor unit for a deformation of the at least one sensor element.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a thermal modeling module, data from a Power Sourcing Equipment device (PSE) for cables extending from the PSE to Powered Devices (PDs), the cables configured to transmit power and data from the PSE to the PDs, calculating at the thermal modeling module, thermal characteristics for the cables based on the data, and identifying a thermal rise above a specified threshold at one of the cables. The data comprises real-time electrical data for the cables. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The system can include: a vehicle and a remote operator platform. The system can optionally include or be used with a motion planner and a set of remote data systems. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system can function to facilitate remote monitoring of a vehicle system(s), such as an unmanned rail vehicle, and/or positive train control (PTC) when operating under speed-restriction rules. Additionally, the system can function to facilitate remote monitoring, tele-operation, and/or exception handling across multiple vehicles/trains by a single operator. Additionally, the system can function to adjust command of a remotely monitored vehicle based on the observability of the environment and/or response capability of a remote monitor/tele-operator (e.g., based on line-of-sight, video latency, etc.).

Abstract: A motion planner of a computer system of a primary agent, e.g., an autonomous vehicle, uses reconfigurable collision detection architecture hardware to perform a collision assessment on a planning graph for the primary agent prior to execution of a motion plan. For edges on the planning graph, which represent transitions in states of the primary agent, the system sets a probability of collision with another agent, e.g., a dynamic object, in the environment based at least in part on the collision assessment. Depending on whether the goal of the primary agent is to avoid or collide with a particular dynamic object in the environment, the system then performs an optimization to identify a path in the resulting planning graph with either a relatively low or relatively high potential of a collision with the particular dynamic object. The system then causes the actuator system of the primary agent to implement a motion plan with the applicable identified path based at least in part on the optimization.

Abstract: A method of forming an overlay between cutter pockets of a polycrystalline diamond rock bit includes inserting a plurality of ceramic dams respectively into the cutter pockets of the rock bit, and applying a hardfacing material using a plasma arc welding process onto a substrate of the rock bit in spaces between the ceramic dams so as to form the overlay. The ceramic dams are electrically non-conductive. Each of the ceramic dams has a cylindrical shape. The cutter pockets are drilled into the substrate of the rock bit. The ceramic dams are inserted into the respective drilled cutter pockets prior to the step of applying the hardfacing material. The ceramic dams can be removed and polycrystalline diamond bits inserted into the pockets.

Abstract: An automatic descent control device includes a line configured to be attached to a load. A line system retracts slack from the line when the line is not loaded and extends the line when the line is loaded. At least one braking system provides a braking force when the line is loaded so as to control extension of the line and a descent rate of the load. The at least one braking system is operable in at least two configurations, a first configuration that the at least one braking system lowers the load at a first descent rate, and a second configuration that the at least one braking system lowers or locks the load at a second descent rate. The load being a constant and the first descent rate is greater than the second descent rate.

Abstract: A cordage traversing device is structured to couple to a taut cordage and move along the taut cordage in a horizontal or vertical direction. The cordage traversing device has a chassis. The cordage traversing device has stationary sheaves coupled to the chassis and a movable sheave coupled to the chassis. The cordage traversing device has a tensioner structured to move the movable sheave between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: The treatment of bacterial respiratory infections using bacterially-originating antibiotics known as pyocins are provided. In particular, S-type pyocins are administered by pulmonary administration for the treatment of bacterial infections such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Methods of using S-type pyocin proteins, particularly those comprising an S2, SD2, S5 or AP41 targeting portion or an S2, SD2, S5 or AP41 effector portion are provided.

Abstract: A ridge end cap 10, 110 or a ridge block end tile 210 for covering an end of a ridge tile, comprises a cavity 16, 116 and an opening 14, 114 providing access from outside the ridge end cap 10, 110 or ridge block end tile 210 to the cavity 16, 116. The cavity 16, 116 provides a habitat for a mammal or bird thereby providing a safe and dry place for birds or mammals such as bats to nest or roost at an elevated position.

Abstract: A powered ascender has a motor, a brake assembly, and a gearbox. The gearbox is mechanically coupled between the motor and the brake assembly. The brake assembly applies a maximum braking force while the motor is not rotating. The brake assembly applies a lesser braking force in response to the motor rotating in a reverse direction.

Abstract: Techniques for secure and efficient interfacing with a cloud computing service are described. In an embodiment, a cloud computing management service is programmed or configured to communicate with a cloud computing service. The cloud computing management service can be accessed by software engineers that are looking to deploy a software instance to a computing device of the cloud computing service. Thus, the cloud computing management service acts as an intermediary layer in front of the cloud computing service. In an embodiment, the cloud computing management service may store one or more frequently-used system parameters for deployment of software instances. The parameters conform to company's security protocols, compliance protocols, and/or other standards.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing the performance of an automated autonomous driving evaluator are disclosed herein.

Abstract: One example method includes determining, based on criteria, a sustainability query for a supplier, where the criteria include standards identified by a client, types of suppliers specified by the client, and a maturity level of the supplier, prompting the supplier to respond to the sustainability query, receiving supplier responses to the sustainability query, creating a compliance score for the supplier based on the supplier responses to the sustainability query, and providing the compliance score to the client. Part, or all, of the method may be performed, for example, by an automated ESG mapping platform.

Abstract: The treatment of bacterial respiratory infections using bacterially-originating antibiotics known as pyocins. In particular, S-type pyocins are administered by pulmonary administration for the treatment of such infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations for the preparation of organic electronic devices (OLEDs) which comprise (A) at least one specific ester solvent containing an aromatic group and (B) at least one organic functional material selected from organic conductors, organic semiconductors, organic fluorescent compounds, organic phosphorescent compounds, organic light-absorbent compounds, organic light-sensitive compounds, organic photosensitisation agents and other organic photoactive compounds, selected from organometallic complexes of transition metals, rare earth metals, lanthanides and actinides.

Abstract: A carabiner includes a swivel loop and a body rotatably coupled to the swivel loop about a rotational axis. The body includes a spine having a spine axis that intersects the rotational axis at an intersection point disposed within the connection between the swivel loop and the body. The carabiner also includes a captive eye formed completely within the spine. The body and the captive eye being both rotatable relative to swivel loop.

Abstract: The treatment of bacterial respiratory infections using bacterially-originating antibiotics known as pyocins. In particular, S type pyocins are administered by pulmonary administration for the treatment of such infections.

Abstract: A weight distribution system for a protective suit includes a harness. The harness has a harness interface. The system also has a suit interface coupled to the protective suit. The system further includes a strap adjuster which adjusts the length of a strap between the harness interface and the suit interface in response to a user input. The system further includes an input device that receives the user input from a user.

Abstract: Safety glasses have two magnets located near temple arm hinges so that surfaces of both magnets become coplanar when the temple arm pieces close. The magnets provide two separated areas of coupling that allow the safety glasses to adhere to a surface and stay in place when jarring forces are present. The safety glasses can be stored on magnetically active surfaces or other surfaces with adaptive tabs and may be kept close to where they will be used and in a visible location as a safety reminder or safe location to protect the safety glasses.