Abstract: A device having a biocompatible polymer as a body and regularly spaced radiation seeds and regularly spaced magnetic materials disposed of within the body of the biocompatible polymer, or uniformly distributed liquid radiation and magnetic fluid materials within a polymer slab, hollow thick wall polymer shell, or thin wall polymer balloon, as suitable for surgical placement within a resection cavity for treatment of at-risk tissue in the tumor margin with local hyperthermia in combination with radiation and potentially also with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy that is slowly released from the biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: A metalized fabric and method for metallization of fabric. The fabric is formed using two threads with different affinities for metallization, but which threads are not metalized prior to forming into the fabric. The threads will typically be woven using an unbalanced weave to provide one side of the fabric with a resultant greater amount of metallization than the other but this is not required. Once the resultant fabric is metalized, it will typically be more suitable for consistent color dying than fabric which was formed from both metalized and unmetallized threads.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating an auto-submission of a network incident of a telecommunications network include a user device including an incident interface and a cell site communicatively coupled to service management circuitry and the user device. The service management circuitry is structured to receive an indication of a network incident, incident data, and user device data associated with the user device, determine an occurrence of a network incident based on the indication of the network incident, the incident data, and the user device data, determine a location of the user device corresponding to the network incident, based on the network incident and the location of the user device, generate an auto-submission of the network incident in real-time or near real-time, and provide the auto-submission of the network incident generated to the issue data circuitry of the telecommunications network.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for implementing an emergency system halt mechanism are disclosed. A processor establishes a communication link with a plurality of data sources and a receiver. The receiver receives data related to disaster and/or cyber scenarios from the plurality of data sources. The processor automatically determines, by utilizing an intelligent activation system (IAS), whether to activate an emergency system halt mechanism (ESHM) upon detection of a disaster and/or a cyber scenario based on analyzing the received data and using pre-determined rules and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) models. The processor also automatically determines whether to activate or deactivate the ESHM based on a result of determination of the IAS. Once activated, a secure voice-based authentication processes designed to work in the limitations of cyber and disaster scenarios allow registered users to take actions such as halt or resume systems.

Abstract: System and methods for automated incident identification and reporting while operating a vehicle on the road using a device. The device identifies incidents using artificial intelligence neural networks trained to detect, classify, segment, and/or extract other information pertaining to objects of interest representing incidents. Additionally, a system and method for further storing, transmitting, processing, organizing and accessing the information graphically with respect to incident type, location, date and time during operation of the vehicle along the road.

Abstract: System and methods for automated incident identification and reporting while operating a vehicle on the road using a device. The device identifies incidents using artificial intelligence neural networks trained to detect, classify, segment, and/or extract other information pertaining to objects of interest representing incidents. Additionally, a system and method for further storing, transmitting, processing, organizing and accessing the information graphically with respect to incident type, location, date and time during operation of the vehicle along the road.

Abstract: System and methods for automated incident identification and reporting while operating a vehicle on the road using a device. The device identifies incidents using artificial intelligence neural networks trained to detect, classify, segment, and/or extract other information pertaining to objects of interest representing incidents. Additionally, a system and method for further storing, transmitting, processing, organizing and accessing the information graphically with respect to incident type, location, date and time during operation of the vehicle along the road.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for implementing an emergency system halt mechanism are disclosed. A processor establishes a communication link with a plurality of data sources and a receiver. The receiver receives data related to disaster and/or cyber scenarios from the plurality of data sources. The processor automatically determines, by utilizing an intelligent activation system (IAS), whether to activate an emergency system halt mechanism (ESHM) upon detection of a disaster and/or a cyber scenario based on analyzing the received data and using pre-determined rules and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) models. The processor also automatically determines whether to activate or deactivate the ESHM based on a result of determination of the IAS. Once activated, a secure voice-based authentication processes designed to work in the limitations of cyber and disaster scenarios allow registered users to take actions such as halt or resume systems.

Abstract: System and methods that enables fabric to be metalized and dyed to reach final colors that were previously unobtainable. The systems and methods relate to processes for controlling the color of metalized fabrics. Specifically, for some embodiments, the systems and methods relate to methods of making metalized fabrics that are lighter in color than prior metalized fabrics. Such fabrics may be printed on or dyed using lighter colors than would be possible when using prior metalized fabrics. The systems and methods herein may include dye baths and wash baths that are hotter than prior art processes.

Abstract: A metalized fabric and method for metallization of fabric. The fabric is formed using two threads with different affinities for metallization, but which threads are not metalized prior to forming into the fabric. The threads will typically be woven using an unbalanced weave to provide one side of the fabric with a resultant greater amount of metallization than the other but this is not required. Once the resultant fabric is metalized, it will typically be more suitable for consistent color dying than fabric which was formed from both metalized and unmetallized threads.

Abstract: A corner reinforcement gusset with a radial or other shaped cutout at an internal corner of the gusset. The cutout can alleviate the stresses at that corner and reduce failure. The gusset can therefore better reinforce an enclosure or other object to maintain the structural stability of the object better than prior art gussets.

Abstract: Methods of drilling earth formations may involve removing a portion of an underlying earth formation utilizing cutting elements of an earth-boring drill bit. A rotational speed of the drill string may be sensed utilizing a first sensor. A rate of penetration of the drill string during advancement of the earth-boring drill bit may be sensed utilizing a second sensor. An instantaneous average depth of cut of cutting elements of the earth-boring drill bit may be determined utilizing a control unit to calculate the instantaneous average depth of cut based on a sensed rotational speed of the drill string and a sensed speed of advancement of the drill string. The weight on the earth-boring drill bit may be increased utilizing the drawworks when the instantaneous average depth of cut is less than the predetermined minimum depth of cut.

Abstract: An earth boring bit has a bit body with a depending bearing pin, a cone rotatably mounted on the bearing pin, a seal gland between the cone and the bearing pin, and a seal assembly located in the seal gland. The seal assembly includes an annular metallic spring encircling the bearing pin. The spring has a geometric center line that extends in a circle around the bearing pin. The spring is elastically deformable in radial directions relative to the center line. An elastomeric layer is located on an exterior side of the spring and is biased by the spring against a surface of the seal gland.

Abstract: A corner reinforcement gusset with a radial or other shaped cutout at an internal corner of the gusset. The cutout can alleviate the stresses at that corner and reduce failure. The gusset can therefore better reinforce an enclosure or other object to maintain the structural stability of the object better than prior art gussets.

Abstract: A cutting element for an earth-boring drilling tool comprises a cutting body having a cutting surface thereon, and a sensor coupled with the cutting surface, the sensor configured to determine resistivity of a contacting formation. An earth-boring drilling tool comprises a bit body and an instrumented cutting element coupled with the bit body. The cutting element includes a cutting body having a cutting surface thereon, and at least one sensor located proximate the cutting surface. The at least one sensor is oriented and configured to determine resistivity of a contacting formation. A method of determining resistivity of a subterranean formation during a drilling operation comprises energizing a sensor of an instrumented cutting element of a drill bit, sensing a return signal flowing on or through the subterranean formation through the instrumented cutting element, and determining a resistivity of the subterranean formation based, at least in part, on the return signal.

Abstract: A drill bit includes a bit body; a pad associated with the bit body; and a rate control device coupled to the pad that extends from a bit surface at a first rate and retracts from an extended position to a retracted position at a second rate in response to external force applied onto the pad. The rate control device includes a piston for applying a force on the pad; a biasing member that applies a force on the piston to extend the pad at the first rate; a fluid chamber associated with the piston; and a pressure management device for controlling a fluid pressure within the fluid chamber.

Abstract: Methods of drilling earth formations may involve removing a portion of an underlying earth formation utilizing cutting elements of an earth-boring drill bit. A rotational speed of the drill string may be sensed utilizing a first sensor. A rate of penetration of the drill string during advancement of the earth-boring drill bit may be sensed utilizing a second sensor. An instantaneous average depth of cut of cutting elements of the earth-boring drill bit may be determined utilizing a control unit to calculate the instantaneous average depth of cut based on a sensed rotational speed of the drill string and a sensed speed of advancement of the drill string. The weight on the earth-boring drill bit may be increased utilizing the drawworks when the instantaneous average depth of cut is less than the predetermined minimum depth of cut.

Abstract: A cutting element for an earth-boring drilling tool comprises a cutting body having a cutting surface thereon, and a sensor coupled with the cutting surface, the sensor configured to determine resistivity of a contacting formation. An earth-boring drilling tool comprises a bit body and an instrumented cutting element coupled with the bit body. The cutting element includes a cutting body having a cutting surface thereon, and at least one sensor located proximate the cutting surface. The at least one sensor is oriented and configured to determine resistivity of a contacting formation. A method of determining resistivity of a subterranean formation during a drilling operation comprises energizing a sensor of an instrumented cutting element of a drill bit, sensing a return signal flowing on or through the subterranean formation through the instrumented cutting element, and determining a resistivity of the subterranean formation based, at least in part, on the return signal.

Abstract: A cutting element for an earth-boring drilling tool comprises a cutting body having a cutting surface thereon, and a sensor coupled with the cutting surface, the sensor configured to determine resistivity of a contacting formation. An earth-boring drilling tool comprises a bit body and an instrumented cutting element coupled with the bit body. The cutting element includes a cutting body having a cutting surface thereon, and at least one sensor located proximate the cutting surface. The at least one sensor is oriented and configured to determine resistivity of a contacting formation. A method of determining resistivity of a subterranean formation during a drilling operation comprises energizing a sensor of an instrumented cutting element of a drill bit, sensing a return signal flowing on or through the subterranean formation through the instrumented cutting element, and determining a resistivity of the subterranean formation based, at least in part, on the return signal.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a hardness profile of a formation is disclosed. A testing surface in a wellbore impacts the formation to obtain a measurement of formation hardness. A lithological property of the formation is measured and used in determining the rock strength of the formation from the formation hardness. The testing surface may be propelled at the formation a plurality of times to obtain a profile of rock hardness measurements with distance into the formation, including at a surface layer of the formation. Alternatively, the testing surface can be propelled at the formation at multiple energies to obtain formation properties at a plurality of depths into the formation, including at a surface layer of the formation. The rock strength may be used with measurements of geomechanical stress and pore pressure to build a model of the formation in order to develop the formation.