Abstract: The invention relates to a reactor system for oxidative coupling of methane (OCM), comprising: reactor system for oxidative coupling of methane (OCM), comprising: (a) an inlet configured to receive a reactant mixture; (b) a reaction chamber having an upstream end and a downstream end such that the reaction chamber extends from the upstream end to the downstream end, and the reaction chamber comprises a catalyst bed having a catalyst composition having at least two catalyst components: (i) a low selectivity catalyst component; and (ii) a high selectivity catalyst component; and (c) an outlet configured to recover a C2+ hydrocarbon product mixture from the reactor system; wherein the reactor system is configured such that the reactant mixture substantially contacts the high selectivity catalyst component prior to contacting the low selectivity catalyst component. The invention further describes a process for the production of C2+ hydrocarbon product mixture using the present reactor system.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for controlling one or more end effectors by generating a semantic labelled image based on image data, wherein the semantic labelled image is to identify a shape of an object and a semantic label of the object, associating a first set of actions with the object, and generating a plan based on an intersection of the first set of actions and a second set of actions to satisfy a command from a user through actuation of one or more end effectors, wherein the second set of actions are to be associated with the command

Abstract: An electrolytic medium is provided to the treatment of metallic surfaces and includes solid particles and a non-conductive fluid, the process that uses said medium and the device to carry out the process.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of preparing compounds derived from triglycerides or condensation polymers such as polyesters and/or polyamides. The methods may include subjecting triglyceride or condensation polymer containing matter to mechanical processing in the presence of a nucleophile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor arrangement comprising a support substrate and at least two microwave antennas fixedly arranged in or on said support substrate, each microwave antenna being separated from all other microwave antennas by a band-stop structure configured to cancel direct coupling between the microwave antennas, said sensor arrangement further comprising microwave signal transmission paths configured to transmit microwave signals to or from said microwave antennas. The invention also relates to a system comprising such a sensor arrangement and a method for non-invasive assessment of a property of subdermal tissue in a subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to capsules, for example, softgel capsules for oral administration that have on their surface laser etching that penetrates at least partially into the surface of the capsule, reduces the structural integrity of the capsule while preventing exposure of the interior contents to the outside environment, and increases the rate of release of active ingredients contained within.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to relates to providing command input to a machine under control. It further relates to gesturally interacting with the machine. The technology disclosed also relates to providing monitoring information about a process under control. The technology disclosed further relates to providing biometric information about an individual. The technology disclosed yet further relates to providing abstract features information (pose, grab strength, pinch strength, confidence, and so forth) about an individual.

Abstract: A system comprises a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions such that the processor is programmed to generate vehicle-level commands based on received vehicle operation commands. The received vehicle operation commands can comprise input commands corresponding to at least one of an autonomous vehicle (AV) mode of operation or a manual mode of operation. The processor is also programmed to generate target actuator commands based on the vehicle-level commands and transmit the target actuator commands to at least one actuator.

Abstract: A vehicle and a system and method of controlling the vehicle. The system includes a sensor and a processor. The sensor obtains a first estimate of a force on a tire of the vehicle based on dynamics of the vehicle. The processor is configured to obtain a second estimate of the force on the tire using a tire model, determine an estimate of a coefficient of friction between the tire and the road from the first estimate of the force and the second estimate of the force, and control the vehicle using the estimate of the coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A secure multi-Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)-image system includes a BIOS storage system having a first BIOS storage region and a second BIOS storage region. A first BIOS image is stored in the first BIOS storage region and is configured to utilize a plurality of initialization drivers during a first initialization process. A BIOS subsystem is coupled to the BIOS storage system. The BIOS subsystem receives second BIOS storage region write-enablement information and, in response, enables writing to the second BIOS storage region. Subsequent to enabling writing to the second BIOS storage region, the BIOS subsystem writes a second BIOS image to the second BIOS storage region. The BIOS subsystem may then use the second BIOS image that was written to the second BIOS storage region to perform a second initialization process that utilizes a subset of the plurality of initialization drivers.

Abstract: A device, and corresponding method, for determining a material composition of the pipe includes a probe, a resonance frequency measurement circuit, and a material analyzer. The probe includes an oscillator circuit and can be inserted into an interior cavity of the type. The probe also can emit electromagnetic radiation into the interior cavity via the oscillator circuit. The frequency measurement circuit is in operative communication with the oscillator circuit and is configured to output resonant frequency measurement data indicative of a resonance frequency of the oscillator circuit when inserted into the interior cavity. The material analyzer can receive the resonance frequency measurement data, and an additional measurement, and can output an indication of material composition of the pipe based on the resonance frequency measurement data and the additional measurement.

Abstract: A block boot (1) that has a rectangular ground plan, a bottom (5), and four side walls (2, 3). On the interior of the side walls (2, 3), ribs (10, 15) extending in parallel to the bottom are arranged. At least one of these ribs (10, 15) tapers from the respective side wall (2, 3) toward the interior of the block boot to a free end having a vertex line (24, 25). This block boot is simple to manufacture and offers improved properties with regard to static and dynamic rigidity in operation.

Abstract: A vehicle and a system and method of controlling the vehicle. The system includes a sensor and a processor. The sensor obtains a first estimate of a force on a tire of the vehicle based on dynamics of the vehicle. The processor is configured to obtain a second estimate of the force on the tire using a tire model, determine an estimate of a coefficient of friction between the tire and the road from the first estimate of the force and the second estimate of the force, and control the vehicle using the estimate of the coefficient of friction.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling an autonomous vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: A method of controlling an autonomous vehicle, comprising: receiving, by a processor, a first set of data obtained from an inertial measurement unit of the vehicle; receiving, by the processor, a second set of data obtained from a global positioning system of the vehicle; receiving, by the processor, a third set of data obtained from a camera of the vehicle; determining, by the processor, at least two vehicle states relative to markings of a lane by processing the first set of data, the second set of data, and the third set of data as measurement with an extended Kalman filter; and controlling, by the processor, the vehicle based on the at least two vehicle states.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for making clear ice. In one embodiment, a method for making clear ice includes providing a mold of any of the embodiments described herein, optionally inserting a skewer through the mold, the skewer being coupled to an item; circulating, using fluid inlet and outlet valves, a fluid in a mold cavity defined by the mold; varying overtime one or both of: a temperature of the cooling apparatus or a fluid flow rate, through the fluid inlet valve, as a percentage of max flow; and optionally retracting the skewer when the ice formation encases at least a portion of the item. In some embodiments, the method optionally includes a period of flow reversal, such that the fluid inlet valve becomes the fluid outlet valve and the fluid outlet valve becomes the fluid inlet valve. In some embodiments, the method optionally includes releasing the ice from the mold.

Abstract: A method for generating a training data set to train an artificial intelligence module for assisting air traffic control, including the steps of providing a first layer of historical flight data comprising trajectory data of aircraft, the trajectory data comprising track data, flight level data or speed data along time steps (t) of the trajectory, detecting a change in the trajectory data, the change occurring at a time step t2 along the trajectory, in either track data, flight level data or speed data of at least an aircraft, labelling, by a labelling module, in a time or distance t1 located before t2 in the trajectory of the aircraft with the detected change such that the detected change is configured to correspond with an instruction given by an air traffic controller to the aircraft, the labelled historical flight data generating a training data set for the artificial intelligence module.

Abstract: A system for discovery of all devices and drives connected directly or indirectly to a backplane uses a MCU to send a communication to a controller on a platform to determine a type of upstream connection between the backplane and the platform and generate a data structure containing the information. The MCU then searches for ports on the backplane to identify devices directly connected to the backplane. The MCU searches for connectors connected to the ports to identify possible other devices and drives. The MCU searches for slot information for slots connected to the downstream connectors. The connector information, port information and slot information is stored in the data structure and the data structure is communicated to a CPLD on the platform for use by a BIOS.

Abstract: A BIOS platform configuration system includes a BIOS coupled to hardware subsystems. During initialization operations, the BIOS communicates with each of the hardware subsystems and retrieves respective hardware subsystem information that is associated with each of the hardware subsystems and that describes at least a portion of a communication route between that hardware subsystem and at least one other hardware subsystem. The BIOS then combines the respective hardware subsystem information that is associated with each of the hardware subsystems to generate configuration information that describes complete communication routes between each of the hardware subsystems, and configures at least one of the hardware subsystems using the configuration information.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to drains in bathing environments. A drain fitting device can have a motor to actuate a cam to maneuver a drain stopper, enabling the flow of fluid through a drain inlet of a bathing environment. The drain fitting device can provide a motorized or actuated method for a user to quickly and reliably open a drain stopper of a bathing environment.