Abstract: A steering assembly for a hydraulic steering system is disclosed. The steering assembly includes a steering input device and an auxiliary drive assembly. The auxiliary drive assembly includes a lock valve body with one or more fluid passages that facilitates regulation of a fluid flow in response to an input from the steering input device. The lock valve body has a surface and a guide bore. Further, an electric pump is included that has an electric motor with a drive train unit. The electric pump is adapted to be mounted to the surface and the drive train unit is adapted to be positioned through the guide bore and operably coupled to the one or more fluid passages to regulate the fluid flow in the one or more fluid passages.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, from a user via an electronic device, input representing a password to be utilized for an account; automatically determining, utilizing a processor, a complexity value for the input password; automatically determining, based on the determined complexity value, security settings for the account; receiving, from a user via an electronic device, input representing an attempt to login to the account, the input representing an attempt to login to the account including an attempted password; automatically determining that the attempted password does not match the password to be utilized for the account; and determining a course of action to take in response to the determination that the attempted password does not match the password to be utilized for the account, the course of action being determined based at least in part on the automatically determined security settings for the account.

Abstract: A prosthetic system and terminal device for gripping and maneuvering handlebars. The prosthetic hand engages a handlebar throughout the necessary range of motion required for balance, steering and pulling, while allowing release in an atypical motion, allowing the wearer to disengage from the handlebar, particularly in the event of a fall.

Abstract: Hybrid enclosures for power and optical fiber are provided herein. A hybrid enclosure includes a power conductor terminal and an optical fiber splice area that are in separate first and second trays, respectively. In some embodiments, the power conductor terminal is a terminal of a circuit that is configured to supply power exceeding 150 Watts. Enclosures including multiple protective lids over power conductor terminal blocks are also provided.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly including an elongated tubular heat exchanger enclosure defining an interior chamber. A tube sheet is positioned within the interior chamber of the heat exchanger enclosure separating the interior chamber into a shell side and a channel side. The interior portion is configured to removably receive a tube bundle positioned within the shell side of the interior chamber. An annular sleeve member is positioned within the channel side of the interior chamber of the heat exchanger enclosure. An annular elastic torsion member is positioned within the channel side of the interior chamber of the heat exchanger such that the sleeve member is positioned between the tube sheet and the elastic torsion member. The elastic torsion member has an inner circumference deflectable relative to its outer circumference for torsioning the elastic torsion member.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus for privacy protection is provided. The apparatus includes a housing arranged to hold a personal communication device and a peripheral interface supported by the housing, where the peripheral interface is connectable to a supplemental functional device. The apparatus further includes a local communication device coupled to the peripheral interface and supported by the housing, where the local communication device includes a personal communication device interface modem operable to provide a communication channel between the peripheral interface and the personal communication device. The apparatus further includes a controller coupled to the peripheral interface and the local communication device, where the controller is operable to manage the communication channel between the supplemental functional device and the personal communication device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for event response. An exemplary method includes transmitting, by a processor, a profile questionnaire to a plurality of user equipments, and receiving, by the processor, a plurality of profiles from the plurality of user equipments. The method further includes receiving, by the processor, an indication that at least one of the plurality of user equipments are located within a predetermined geographic area. The method still further includes receiving, by the processor, an alert, and determining, by the processor, a plurality of instructions for each one of the at least one of the plurality of user equipments based on the received plurality of profiles, and transmitting, by the processor, a plurality of instructions to the at least one of the plurality of user equipments.

Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, techniques for improving the integration of voice-interaction experiences to mobile devices, and improving user experience when interacting with mobile devices that provide voice-interaction experiences. A remote system may detect an event that indicates that a mobile device is to perform an action. The remote system may determine the mobile device is not connected to the remote system, and send a push-notification message to prompt the mobile device to establish a network connection with the remote system. The mobile device may send device-context data to the remote system that indicates a role of a periphery device connected to the mobile device. Depending on the role of the periphery device and the action to be performed by the mobile device, the remote system may send a command to the mobile device using the open network connection to cause the mobile device to perform the action.

Abstract: A first power train that includes a first plurality of components, and a second power train includes a second plurality of components. The first power train is configured to provide power to a first plurality of server racks of a first data center at a first level of high-availability service associated with a first uptime. The first plurality of components includes a first subset of the first plurality of components and a second subset of the first plurality of components. The second power train is configured to provide power to a second plurality of server racks of the first data center at a second level of high-availability service that is associated with a second uptime that is less than the first uptime. The second plurality of components includes a first subset of the second plurality of components and the second subset of the first plurality of components.

Abstract: A method includes generating, by a noise generator of an apparatus, a noise signal stream. The method includes outputting, via an audio output device of the apparatus, the noise signal stream towards an audio input device of a personal communication device. The noise signal stream travels from the audio output device towards the audio input device via an audio-sealing pathway. The method includes receiving a recorded representation of the noise signal stream from the personal communication device. The recorded representation of the noise signal stream is a function of a transformation of the noise signal stream, by the audio-sealing pathway, and characterizes an audio transfer function of the audio-sealing pathway. The method includes determining, by the controller of the apparatus, whether or not the audio-sealing pathway satisfies an operational criterion based on the recorded representation of the noise signal stream and a reference transfer function associated with the audio-sealing pathway.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly including an elongated tubular heat exchanger enclosure defining an interior chamber. A tube sheet is positioned within the interior chamber of the heat exchanger enclosure separating the interior chamber into a shell side and a channel side. The interior portion is configured to removably receive a tube bundle positioned within the shell side of the interior chamber. An annular sleeve member is positioned within the channel side of the interior chamber of the heat exchanger enclosure. An annular elastic torsion member is positioned within the channel side of the interior chamber of the heat exchanger such that the sleeve member is positioned between the tube sheet and the elastic torsion member. The elastic torsion member has an inner circumference deflectable relative to its outer circumference for torsioning the elastic torsion member.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus for privacy protection includes a housing arranged to hold a second device, a local communication device at least partially supported by the housing, and a controller, where the apparatus is associated with a radio frequency (RF) power detector. The RF power detector monitors energy emitted from one or more antennas of the second device in response to determining that the second device indicates that the second device has transitioned from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation. The apparatus further establishes a communication channel between the apparatus and the second device, and obtains, through the communication channel, a communication status of the second device. The apparatus can then report compromise of the second device upon determining that a discrepancy between the communication status and the energy emission.

Abstract: Presented is a method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for aiding emergency response. An exemplary method includes receiving, by a processor, a first data, the first data related to medical information of an individual, and receiving, by a processor, a plurality of second data, the plurality of second data from a plurality of devices with information of the individual. The method further includes determining, by the processor, a trauma level of the individual based on the received first data and the received plurality of second data, and transmitting, by the processor, the first data and the plurality of second data to a trauma center.

Abstract: This invention relates to genetically engineered strains of yeast and methods for producing recombinant protein (e.g., collagen). Recombinant protein of the present invention is used to produce biofabricated leather or a material having leather-like properties containing recombinant or engineered collagen. The yeast strains are engineered to produce ascorbate and/or increased production of ? ketoglutarate.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head including a first part having a first base portion configured to be inserted into an opening of the portable electronic device, a second part that is separate from the first part, the second part having a second base portion configured to be inserted into the opening, and an aperture formed through the first part and the second part. The security apparatus also includes a cable threaded through the aperture to inhibit separation of the first part from the second part and removal of the locking head from the opening. The cable is configured to engage the immovable object.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method including, receiving, from one or more of a plurality of devices, one or more notifications indicating that one or more audio sound patterns have been detected. The method includes determining whether a same audio sound pattern is detected by two or more of the devices. The method further includes transmitting a notification to each device associated with the same audio sound pattern. The method further includes determining a location of the same audio sound pattern based on one or more criteria and transmitting a notification to each device associated with each of the same audio sound patterns. In some embodiments, the one or more criteria is a time, a duration, a frequency, an amplitude, a speed, or a direction of the audio sound pattern, and an aggregation of information from two or more of the devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a telecommunications enclosure. The telecommunications enclosure includes a housing defining an interior and including at least one cable port. The telecommunications enclosure also includes a printed circuit board in the interior of the housing and heat generating components on the printed circuit board. The telecommunications enclosure further includes a heat sink assembly in the interior of the housing. The heat sink assembly includes a thermally conductive plate mounted to transfer heat to the housing; and heat sink components extending from a first face of the thermally conductive plate. Each heat sink component corresponds to and is in alignment with one of the heat generating components. The heat sink assembly is a separate component from the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an enclosure including a housing for dissipating heat from first and second heat generating components located on first and second circuit boards, respectively. In the enclosure, a first heat sink plate and a second heat sink plate are spring biased apart from one another. A maximum spring biasing distance between the first heat sink plate and the second heat sink plate is greater than a distance between the interior side of the front wall and the interior side of the back wall of the housing.

Abstract: A thermal management system for a test-and-measurement probe that includes a thermally insulated shroud and a fluid inlet conduit. The shroud is configured to enclose a first portion of a probe head of the probe within an interior cavity of the shroud, while permitting a second portion of the probe head to extend out of the shroud. The shroud further includes a fluid outlet passageway configured to permit a heat-transfer fluid to pass from a probe-head end of the interior cavity, through the interior cavity of the shroud, and out of the shroud through an access portion of the shroud. The fluid inlet conduit enters the shroud through the access portion of the shroud, extends through the interior cavity of the shroud, and is configured to introduce the heat-transfer fluid to the probe-head end of the interior cavity.