Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle that implements a line lock mode to vehicle wheels for creating a line lock includes a motor, an instrument panel and a controller. The motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. The vehicle wheels include a left and right rear wheels and left and right front wheels. The instrument panel cluster is configured to display a user interface menu that includes a user selectable line lock mode. The controller initiates a line lock mode based on user selection of the line lock mode. The controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied. The controller applies brakes to the left and right front wheels. The controller disables torque delivery to the left and right front wheels and sends drive torque to the left and right rear wheels.

Abstract: A vehicle system for an electrified vehicle that implements a race preparation mode for preparing the electrified vehicle for a race event is provided. The vehicle system includes a motor, a battery system, an instrument panel cluster and a controller. The controller initiates the race preparation mode based on user selection of the race preparation mode. The controller determines whether a drag race mode is selected and determines whether a measured temperature of the battery system is below a warm temperature threshold. The temperature of the battery system is elevated based on the measured temperature being below the warm temperature threshold. The controller determines whether a track mode is selected and determines whether a measured temperature of the battery system is above a cold temperature threshold. The temperature of the battery system is reduced based on the measured temperature being above the cold temperature threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle system and method for a vehicle implements a donut mode to vehicle wheels for creating a donut. A motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. A steering wheel communicates a steering wheel signal indicative of a direction intended for the vehicle to travel. An instrument panel cluster displays a user interface menu that includes a user selectable donut mode. The controller initiates a donut mode based on user selection of the donut mode. The controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied and enables torque to be delivered from the motor to the left and right rear wheels. Speed differential is enabled between the left and right rear wheels and the left and right front wheels. Based on a direction of the steering wheel, a desired torque input is determined to one of the left and right rear wheels.

Abstract: A method of creating a low-powered approximation of one or more completed sets of data is provided. A lower resolution is sampled, at a predetermined interval distribution, of one or more of sensors: accelerometer, electrodermal activity sensor, photoplethysmographic (PPG) sensor; impedance sensor, gyroscopic sensor, and/or a radio sensor. A combined uncertainty from the sensors is determined. Error change in a predicting a signal is estimated. The predetermined interval distribution is modified based upon the combined uncertainty and using phase-locked loops at one or more targeted frequencies, which are adjusted in real-time. The sampling of the sensors is modified, in real time based on the estimated error change, to be one of random, sparse, and/or high resolution.

Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle that implements a line lock mode to vehicle wheels for creating a line lock includes a motor, an instrument panel and a controller. The motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. The vehicle wheels include a left and right rear wheels and left and right front wheels. The instrument panel cluster is configured to display a user interface menu that includes a user selectable line lock mode. The controller initiates a line lock mode based on user selection of the line lock mode. The controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied. The controller applies brakes to the left and right front wheels. The controller disables torque delivery to the left and right front wheels and sends drive torque to the left and right rear wheels.

Abstract: A vehicle system and method for a vehicle implements a drift mode to vehicle wheels for creating a drift. A motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. A steering wheel communicates a steering wheel signal indicative of a direction intended for the vehicle to travel. An instrument panel cluster displays a user interface menu that includes a user selectable drift mode. The controller initiates a drift mode based on user selection of the drift mode. The controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied and enables torque to be delivered from the motor to the left and right rear wheels. Speed differential is enabled between the front and rear wheels. Based on a direction of the steering wheel, a desired torque input is determined to one of the left and right rear wheels.

Abstract: A vehicle system for an electrified vehicle that implements a race preparation mode for preparing the electrified vehicle for a race event is provided. The vehicle system includes a motor, a battery system, an instrument panel cluster and a controller. The controller initiates the race preparation mode based on user selection of the race preparation mode. The controller determines whether a drag race mode is selected and determines whether a measured temperature of the battery system is below a warm temperature threshold. The temperature of the battery system is elevated based on the measured temperature being below the warm temperature threshold. The controller determines whether a track mode is selected and determines whether a measured temperature of the battery system is above a cold temperature threshold. The temperature of the battery system is reduced based on the measured temperature being above the cold temperature threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle that implements a launch control mode to vehicle wheels for creating a launch control includes a motor, an instrument panel and a controller. The motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. The instrument panel cluster is configured to display a user interface menu that includes a user selectable launch control mode. The controller initiates a launch control mode based on user selection of the launch control mode. The controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied and receives a launch intensity selected at the user interface menu. The controller enables torque to be delivered from the motor to all drive wheels based on the launch intensity. Wheel speeds are monitored and wheel slip is determined. Torque is sent to select wheels based on the determined wheel slip.

Abstract: A vehicle system and method for a vehicle implements a donut mode to vehicle wheels for creating a donut. A motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. A steering wheel communicates a steering wheel signal indicative of a direction intended for the vehicle to travel. An instrument panel cluster displays a user interface menu that includes a user selectable donut mode. The controller initiates a donut mode based on user selection of the donut mode. The controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied and enables torque to be delivered from the motor to the left and right rear wheels. Speed differential is enabled between the left and right rear wheels and the left and right front wheels. Based on a direction of the steering wheel, a desired torque input is determined to one of the left and right rear wheels.

Abstract: An example electronic device includes a display; a communication circuit; a memory storing one or instructions; and a processor for executing the one or more instructions to configure the processor to control the electronic device to: display, on the display, a message compose screen; receive message compose inputs to the message compose screen for composing a message; receive a message send input for sending the message via the communication circuit; set a timer; and send the message, via the communication circuit, after expiration of the timer.

Abstract: Methods and devices for powdered sorbent regeneration of biologic fluids are disclosed. The present invention includes three novel methods, which may be used singly or in any combination, for constraining or immobilizing powders so that they can be perfused with a biological fluid or dialysate: a porous carbon block filter, a filtration bed of very fine powder, and a cone-shaped reactor.

Abstract: The invention is an automatic rod holder with a frame and two opposed clamping jaws pivotally connected to the frame by parallel axes of rotation such that the clamping jaws exhibit a range of motion between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the closed configuration has a longitudinal opening defined by opposing concave portions of the clamping jaws configured to retain a rod.

Abstract: Systems and methods of calibrating listening devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of calibrating a listening device (e.g., a headset) includes determining head related transfer functions (HRTF) corresponding to different parts of the user's anatomy. The resulting HRTFs are combined to form a composite HRTF.

Abstract: Methods and devices for powdered sorbent regeneration of biologic fluids are disclosed. The present invention includes three novel methods, which may be used singly or in any combination, for constraining or immobilizing powders so that they can be perfused with a biological fluid or dialysate: a porous carbon block filter, a filtration bed of very fine powder, and a cone-shaped reactor.

Abstract: A machine to continuously produce and hold ice is provided. The machine includes a compressor, an evaporator, and an auger that rotates across an outer surface of the evaporator to scrape ice forming thereon. Ice slices travel with auger rotation and neighboring ice slices coalesce together to form larger pieces of ice. A user input allows adjustment of the density of the ice produced. The controller alters compressor speed, such that a decrease in compressor speed results in an increase in the surface temperature of the evaporator and therefore slows down ice formation thereon, and an increase in compressor speed results in a decrease in the surface temperature of the evaporator and therefore speeds up the ice formation thereon. A change in ice formation speed results in a corresponding change in the rate of ice slice production and a corresponding change in density of ice produced by the machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods of calibrating listening devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of calibrating a listening device (e.g., a headset) includes determining head related transfer functions (HRTF) corresponding to different parts of the user's anatomy. The resulting HRTFs are combined to form a composite HRTF.

Abstract: An order fulfillment cart including a first frame portion, the first frame portion including a first plurality of support members, a second frame portion positioned a distance from the first frame portion, the second frame portion including a second plurality of support members, and a connector, the connector operably coupled to the first frame portion and the second frame portion, wherein the connector extends diagonally from the first frame portion to the second frame portion, wherein the first plurality of support members and the second plurality of support members are configured to support a plurality of containers between the first frame portion and the second frame portion, is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A refrigeration unit including an exterior lining that includes a bottom exterior surface and a top exterior surface facing the bottom exterior surface. The refrigeration unit further including an interior lining that includes a bottom planar-like interior surface and a top interior surface facing the bottom interior surface. The refrigeration unit including a bottom base, wherein the bottom exterior surface is positioned between the bottom base and the bottom planar-like interior surface. The refrigeration unit includes a condenser positioned between the bottom base and the bottom exterior surface, wherein the refrigeration unit is oriented within a gravitational field generated by the Earth so that the gravitational field flows from the top interior surface to the bottom base.

Abstract: Systems and methods of calibrating listening devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of calibrating a listening device (e.g., a headset) includes determining head related transfer functions (HRTF) corresponding to different parts of the user's anatomy. The resulting HRTFs are combined to form a composite HRTF.

Abstract: Systems and methods of calibrating listening devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of calibrating a listening device (e.g., a headset) includes determining head related transfer functions (HRTF) corresponding to different parts of the user's anatomy. The resulting HRTFs are combined to form a composite HRTF.