Abstract: Etch-free optical metasurface (free space optical resonator) supporting million-quality-factor resonances at visible wavelengths in free space and associated systems and methods are described. In an embodiment, a free space optical resonator includes: a low refractive index layer; a high refractive index layer having a wide band gap; and a low refractive index resist layer. The high refractive index layer is disposed between the low refractive index layer and the resist layer. The resist layer includes a 2-D subwavelength periodic pattern of openings. The low refractive index layer, the high refractive index layer and the low refractive index resist layer are arranged as a vertical stack. The optical resonator is lossless at visible wavelengths of light.

Abstract: A method for electrical component matching. The method includes receiving an input indicative of a given electrical component for which at least one matching electrical component is required to be identified; inferring specifications of the given electrical component using the input; determining a first set of electrical components from amongst the plurality of electrical components using rule-based cases applied corresponding to the specifications; determining a second set of electrical components from amongst the plurality of electrical components using machine learning; generating raw output data comprising product data of the electrical components of the first set and the second set; and processing the raw output data for generating processed output data.

Abstract: An applicator cap and containers for dispensing and applying a topical product, such as a lotion, cream, medicine, or liquid are disclosed. The applicator cap and containers have a top section, a base section, and an optional cap for the top section. The top section can include an upper face and at least two elongated sections extending downward from the upper face. The upper face further includes a plurality of raised nubs around a central opening for dispensing the product. The base section is connected to the top section via corresponding coupling elements, and the base section is slidably movable relative to the top section. In an open position, the cylindrical tube and the central opening form a pathway for dispersion of the product. In a closed position, the cylindrical tube and central opening form a seal to prevent dispersion of the product.

Abstract: A vehicle including: a first row of one or more first-type storage devices, each first-type storage device including a first carrier configured to be moved outwards from a first stowed position to a first deployed position substantially outside the footprint of the vehicle; a second row of one or more second-type storage devices located vertically above the first row of first-type storage devices, wherein each of the one or more second-type storage devices comprises a second carrier configured to be moved outwards from a second stowed position to a second deployed position substantially outside the footprint of the vehicle; wherein the spatial volume occupied by one of the second carriers when in the second deployed position occupies at least a portion of the spatial volume occupied by one of the first carriers when in the first deployed position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method, and/or computer program product embodiments for a crowd sourced indexing and/or searching of content. An embodiment operates by receiving one or more requests for content from one or more media devices, each request comprising content identifier information that identifies the content, determining whether crowd sourced content index information has been generated for the content, transmitting a response to the one or more media devices of the one or more media devices, in response to the one or more requests, the response comprising content location information and a content indexing request, and receiving content index information for the content identified by the content identifier information from the one or more media devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments for a media device upgrading system with a native user interface. An embodiment operates by displaying a native user interface of a media device configured to operate in both a normal mode without an upgrader device and an upgrader mode when an upgrader device is connected to an input port of the media device. It is determined that the upgrader device is connected a command is received via the native user interface. It is determined that the command operates a software component, and the command is provided to the upgrader device. A response to executing the command is received from the upgrader device, and a response is displayed on the native user interface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved cogwheel permitting enhanced meshing of cogwheels when operating perpendicularly. Exemplary embodiments introduce a multi-cogwheel design with specific dimensions and tooth profiles to permit perpendicular engagement of cogwheels whilst permitting translation of such cogwheels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator cap and containers for dispensing and applying a topical product, such as a lotion, cream, medicine, or liquid. Embodiments of the present invention comprise a top section, a base section, and an optional cap for the top section. The top section can comprise an upper face and at least two elongated sections extending downward from the upper face. The upper face further comprises a plurality of raised nubs around a central opening for dispensing the product. The base section is connected to the top section via corresponding coupling elements, and the base section is slidably movable relative to the top section. In an open position, the cylindrical tube and the central opening form a pathway for dispersion of the product. In a closed position, the cylindrical tube and central opening form a seal to prevent dispersion of the product.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic and digital building block system includes modular electronic building modules that can be electrically coupled together to create various different electronic devices. In addition to physical electronic modules, the system can include digital building blocks to further enhance and integrate the functions of an assembled bit-system that can be created/assembled by a user of the block electronic building system. The digital building blocks are not a physical module, but digital content or other software or cloud applications that can be represented as virtual digital blocks, and that can interface with the physical modules. The digital blocks can provide integration between the functionality of the physical building blocks and functionality of computer-based and/or web-based applications, programs and systems. The electronic and digital building block system can include a system program and a visualizer that can be viewed on the display of a computer device.

Abstract: An exemplary communications system includes a first base station and a second base station. The first base station transmits a first signal to the second base station, and the second base station receives the first signal and transmits a second signal in response. The first base station receives the second signal and transmits a third signal in response. A receiving unit of a device receives the first, second, and third signals. The device measures a first delay time between receipt of the first signal and receipt of the second signal, and measures a first round trip time based on receipt of the second signal and the third signal. A second round trip time and a second delay time are determined and a first time difference of arrival is calculated based on the first round trip time, first delay time, second round trip time and second delay time.

Abstract: There is provided a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to provide an interface between a container-conveying system and a container-storage system. More specifically, there is disclosed a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to load/unload a container into/from a carriage. Optionally, the carriage is a Magway carriage. The carriage can be made stationary before loading/unloading the container by the container-conveying system. The carriage and container can match velocities so that both are moving, but at the same velocity, whilst loading/unloading operations are performed by the container maneuvering apparatus.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system having a first transport device including one of a guide and/or drive connected to a surface of a second transport device, having another guide and/or drive. The drive is configured to interact with the guide to effect movement of one of the first or second transport device relative to the other of the first or second transport device. The guide is configured to change between an active state, in which it is securely engaged with the drive means to effect movement of one of the first or second transport device, and a passive state in which the drive is not engaged, allowing the first and second transport devices to be separated.

Abstract: A communication system for communication between one or more terminal units includes: a communication manager that is configured to define and manage one or more adjustable communication links for efficient bandwidth utilization, wherein the one or more communication links are adjustable by the communication manager adjusting the bandwidth of each of the one or more communication links, the frequency bands utilized by each of the one or more communication links, and the latency for each of the one or more communication links.

Abstract: A pneumatic circuit for controlling the activation of a robot with inflatable chambers includes at least one ring oscillator formed from a plurality of valves connected in series to selectively admit fluid pressure to inflate and deflate the chambers. Sequential actuation of the valves induces sequential bending and rotation of combinations of the chambers to effect motion. A switching valve changes the actuation sequence of the oscillator valves to change the direction of motion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for a load handling system such that direction change of a transporting device is more easily and quickly realised. A transporting device includes an omnidirectional driving unit, and is arranged to transport a container, the container being stored in a facility. The facility is arranged to store the container in a plurality of stacks, a plurality of pathways being arranged in cells so as to form a grid-like structure above the stacks, the transporting device being arranged to operate on the grid-like structure and to be driven in a first direction and/or second direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foamable composition and a foam, its use, and process for its preparation. The foamable composition comprises: short-chain alcohol(s); a surfactant; a sensation modifying agent; water; and optionally an additive and/or second acceptable surfactant. The composition provides physical stability, an improved foam quality, consumer/sensory benefits and is useful for topical application.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transporting device for a storage system which maximises storage capacity of the storage system whilst remaining scalable and avoiding overheads. The transporting device includes a frame having a Z-direction track and a tray for supporting the container. The tray includes an X-direction movement unit arranged to move the container in an X-direction, a Y-direction movement unit arranged to move the container in a Y-direction and a Z-direction movement unit arranged to move the tray in a Z-direction by way of interaction with the Z-direction track. The transporting device can include a frame having a Z-direction track and a first movement unit arranged to move the container in an X-direction and/or a Z-direction by with the Z-direction track. A second movement unit is arranged to move the container in a Y-direction and/or a Z-direction.

Abstract: To determine an intensity of emission to be emitted by each of a plurality of emitters in a wireless communication system based on a measured angle of rotation of tilt of the plurality of emitters, a controller is provided which can allow the intensity of emissions of each of the plurality of emitters to be varied in dependence upon the angle of tilt or rotation. This allows for the steering of the emissions from the plurality of emitters to maintain communications within the wireless communication system.