Abstract: A method includes determining, by a controller, that a transient event for a hybrid vehicle is occurring; determining, by the controller, an increase of power demand for the hybrid vehicle based on the determined transient event; directing, by the controller, an amount of power from an electric motor of the hybrid vehicle to a powertrain of the hybrid vehicle based on the increase in power demand, the amount of power from the electric motor determined based on at least one of a state of charge of a battery of the hybrid vehicle; and increasing, by the controller, an amount of power from an engine of the hybrid vehicle as a power output from the electric motor decays to avoid an engine power output spike from the engine based on the determined increase in power demand.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a rope wrapped around a spindle having a one-way clutch rotatably mounted on a driveshaft. The driveshaft is driven by a motor controlled by a motor controller. The controller is capable of driving and braking the motor such that the driving torque and the braking torque can be set at different values to ensure the safety of the apparatus and user.

Abstract: A wearable device that selectively reflects biophotons emitted naturally from the user's body back into the body, achieving beneficial health effects similar to low-level laser therapy without requiring an external laser device. Illustrative wavelengths that may be reflected may include 550 nm, 630 nm, 632 nm, 660 nm, 694 nm, 810 nm, and 980 nm. Radiation of wavelength 810 nm in particular has been shown to affect mitochondrial energy production. The device may be worn for example as a bracelet or pendant. Internal components may include one or more filters to select the desired wavelengths, and a parabolic mirror to reflect these selected wavelengths back into the body. Some embodiments may also include a polarizer so that reflected waves are polarized.

Abstract: A system includes an exhaust aftertreatment system including a particulate filter and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a particulate filter regeneration event trigger; receive information, the information comprising a temperature regarding the particulate filter; determine the temperature regarding the particulate filter is below a temperature threshold associated with a particulate filter regeneration event; and responsive to determining the temperature regarding the particulate filter is below the temperature threshold, command the engine to operate in a cylinder deactivation mode, whereby at least one cylinder of a plurality of cylinders of the engine is deactivated.

Abstract: A composition for human consumption that combines various ingredients that boost stem cell activity. Illustrative ingredients may for example include high cacao content chocolate, medicinal mushroom extracts, substances containing or promoting DHEA, pine bark extract to convert arginine from cacao into nitric oxide to improve circulation. DHEA boosting substances may include truffle powder and/or pine pollen. An illustrative composition may have about 75% chocolate by weight, with cacao content of 73% or more, at least 10% truffle powder or pine pollen, at least 10% medicinal mushroom extracts, the remainder pine bark extract. The composition may be formulated into sublingual tablets of about 1 gram, and daily consumption may for example consist of 5 tablets for 5 grams total. Includes a method of supporting cardiovascular health, improving sexual performance and sexual health, and improving athletic performance by administering a therapeutic amount of the compound to a subject.

Abstract: A device that treats water with multiple wavelengths of light in order to modify the structure of the water. The device may have two light panels on two different sides of a transparent container that holds water to be treated. Each light panel may have light sources that emit three different wavelengths of light. Specific wavelength combinations have been found to produce the desired structural changes in water. Hydrogen and/or oxygen may be added to the water before or during treatment. Potential sources of hydrogen and oxygen may be an electrolysis unit attached to or integrated into the light treatment device, or a hydrogen bearing mineral that may be added to the water. Experiments that treat and then freeze the water demonstrate a novel structure via the formation of unusual crystalline forms in the frozen, treated water.

Abstract: A smart sensor early warning notification system. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a smart sensor early warning notification system comprising a smart sensor coupled to a door and configured to detect one or more unauthorized access events, including sawing, blunt force and other atypical vibrations to the door. A smart sensor may be communicably engaged with a local alarm to communicate sensor data received at the smart sensor. The local alarm may be configured to process the sensor data received from the smart sensor and trigger an alarm event and/or notification or pre-event detection alert in response to the sensor data. A door controller may be configured to send different pulses or messages to indicate the type of alarm event to an alarm management server and/or access control servers via public/private cloud.

Abstract: Embodiments include a well spray used when first awakening, and then again before exercise. Embodiments produce a very noticeable increase in strength and stamina in the gym. Another embodiment includes an evening spray that helps a user feel sleepy after about 10 minutes, wherein the quality of sleep is longer and deeper.

Abstract: Systems and methods for bypassing a compromised engine cylinder via cylinder deactivation are described according to various embodiments herein. A system includes an engine coupled to a controller. The controller includes at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one memory stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the controller to: determine that one or more cylinders of a plurality of cylinders of the engine is compromised based on data regarding operation of the engine; and cause the engine to operate in the modified engine operating mode whereby operation of the one or more cylinders that are compromised is modified.

Abstract: Signal monitoring devices may connect to a host system for establishing the location of radios and other wireless communication devices within a facility and additionally aiding in the navigation of radios and wireless devices within the facility. The signal monitoring devices may be installed and integrated as components of a host facility system such as a fire alarm system, intrusion alarm system, surveillance system, access control system, internet access Wifi system, facility computer system, multiple line telephone system, SCADA system or other facility systems. A system may include a cell phone, handheld radio, wireless medical device, or other personal wireless devices that transmit special signals that are received by signal monitoring devices and/or perform two way data communications with a signal monitoring device. A system may include a processor that creates route and guidance information to guide a wireless device or a radio user to a destination within a facility.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a hybrid system. For example, a computer-implemented method includes determining a system temperature zone of the aftertreatment system as being in: a first temperature zone below a first temperature threshold, a second temperature zone from the first temperature threshold to a second temperature threshold, or a third temperature zone above the second temperature threshold; determining a power demand corresponding to the operation of the hybrid system as being in: a first power demand zone if the power demand is below a power threshold, or a second power demand zone if the power demand is equal to or greater than the power threshold; and determining a control strategy based at least in part on the determined system temperature zone and the determined power demand.

Abstract: Light-emitting diode (LED) packages and more particularly encapsulation arrangements in LED packages that provide reduced internal stresses are disclosed. LED packages may include housings that form a recess with one or more LED chips provided within the recess. Encapsulation arrangements include multiple encapsulation layers where a first encapsulation layer covers portions of a recess floor and sidewalls of the one or more LED chips, and a second encapsulation layer that covers the first encapsulation layer. In this manner, the first encapsulation layer is configured to buffer internal encapsulation stresses during operation that could lead to delamination of the LED chips.

Abstract: Light-emitting diode (LED) packages, and more particularly arrangements of light-altering coatings in LED packages are disclosed. Exemplary LED packages may include lead frame structures that are at least partially encased by a housing. Arrangements of light-altering coatings may be provided that cover one or more portions of lead frame structures exposed within LED package recesses. By providing light-altering coatings that cover lead frame structures within package recesses, negative impacts from potential lead frame discoloration due to environmental exposure may be reduced. Additionally, such light-altering coatings may be configured to reflect light emissions from LED chips before reaching portions of lead frame structures. Light-altering coating arrangements are disclosed where light-altering coatings are arranged in contact with LED chips or, alternatively, in a spaced relationship with LED chips.

Abstract: A wearable device that selectively reflects biophotons emitted naturally from the user's body back into the body, achieving beneficial health effects similar to low-level laser therapy without requiring an external laser device. Illustrative wavelengths that may be reflected may include 550 nm, 630 nm, 632 nm, 660 nm, 694 nm, 810 nm, and 980 nm. Radiation of wavelength 810 nm in particular has been shown to affect mitochondrial energy production. The device may be worn for example as a bracelet or pendant. Internal components may include one or more filters to select the desired wavelengths, and a parabolic mirror to reflect these selected wavelengths back into the body. Some embodiments may also include a polarizer so that reflected waves are polarized.

Abstract: An electronic device unit for detection of distress signals initiated (emanating) from cell phones, wireless medical devices or other personal wireless communications devices, wherein the electronic device unit for detection of emergency calls is installed and integrated as a component detector of a fire alarm system, intrusion alarm system, surveillance system, access control system, internet access system, computer network system, SCADA system or other building and facility monitoring systems. A system that includes a wireless medical device and other personal wireless devices that perform two way data communications with an electronic device unit for detection of emergency calls wherein the data communications provides location information for each wireless device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for managing a multiple, and particularly a dual-selective catalyst reduction (SCR), exhaust aftertreatment system according to one or more determined reductant dosing strategies are disclosed. A method includes: receiving, by a controller, data indicative of a catalyst of an aftertreatment system; determining, by the controller, a reductant dosing strategy based on a comparison of the data indicative of the catalyst to a respective threshold; and commanding, by the controller, an amount of reductant dosing based on the determined reductant dosing strategy.

Abstract: A composition for human consumption that combines various ingredients that boost stem cell activity. Illustrative ingredients may for example include high cacao content chocolate, medicinal mushroom extracts, substances containing or promoting DHEA, pine bark extract to convert arginine from cacao into nitric oxide to improve circulation. DHEA boosting substances may include truffle powder and/or pine pollen. An illustrative composition may have about 75% chocolate by weight, with cacao content of 73% or more, at least 10% truffle powder or pine pollen, at least 10% medicinal mushroom extracts, the remainder pine bark extract. The composition may be formulated into sublingual tablets of about 1 gram, and daily consumption may for example consist of 5 tablets for 5 grams total. Includes a method of supporting cardiovascular health, improving sexual performance and sexual health, and improving athletic performance by administering a therapeutic amount of the compound to a subject.

Abstract: A smart sensor early warning notification system. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a smart sensor early warning notification system comprising a smart sensor coupled to a door and configured to detect one or more unauthorized access events, including sawing, blunt force and other atypical vibrations to the door. A smart sensor may be communicably engaged with a local alarm to communicate sensor data received at the smart sensor. The local alarm may be configured to process the sensor data received from the smart sensor and trigger an alarm event and/or notification or pre-event detection alert in response to the sensor data. A door controller may be configured to send different pulses or messages to indicate the type of alarm event to an alarm management server and/or access control servers via public/private cloud.

Abstract: An exercise device consisting of a housing having a rope extending therethrough and wherein the rope is wound about a spool mounted on a driveshaft driven in a forward direction by a motor. The spool includes a one-way clutch for engaging the driveshaft in the forward direction and freely rotating on the driveshaft in the reverse direction. A distance sensor provides feedback upon the rope spooling out a certain distance. A recoil mechanism is coupled to the spool to rotate the spool in the reverse direction and rewind the rope.

Abstract: A system includes a catalyst for receiving and treating exhaust gas generated by an engine, a passive NOx adsorber (PNA) positioned upstream of the catalyst, a bypass valve positioned upstream of the catalyst and the PNA, and a controller. The controller is configured to, determine that the catalyst is operating under cold start conditions, control the bypass valve to direct exhaust gas to the PNA, determine that the catalyst is no longer operating under cold start conditions and continue to control the bypass valve to direct exhaust gas to the PNA for a predetermined duration, and after the elapse of the predetermined duration, control the bypass valve to direct exhaust gas to the catalyst bypassing the PNA. The controller is also configured to detect a high transient torque demand while the exhaust gas is provided to the PNA, and split the torque demand between the engine and an electric motor.