Abstract: The present invention generally relates to pulse capture electronics (PCE) of an imaging system that provides the ability to interface with, control, and test Read-Out Integrated Circuits (ROIC), and communicate the image data to a computing device for rendering and/or computational processing. The RIS-DC includes a single board signal processing architecture that is combined with a processor board to enable various operational requirements and varying ROICs to be configured to produce an operational imaging system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a modular, lock and key, tapered slot antenna feed structure, antenna kits including same and methods of use. The invention allows for quick assembly and separation of opposed blades. The invention provides a repeatable tight tolerance feed gap during every assembly. Components of the tapered slot antenna feed structure may be additively manufactured and selectively plated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for remote vehicle operation by human pilot and artificial intelligence systems. The system comprises: a vehicle capable of movement, a human operator and control station situated outside of the vehicle in a remote location, a bidirectional wireless communications channel, which transmits commands from the control station to the vehicle and which receives information related to the vehicle's state and its environment from the vehicle, and a human interface device conveying information to the human operator and receiving inputs.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and/or methodologies are provided for three dimensional printing, for example, additive manufacturing, wherein an array of energy patterning (e.g., light patterning) modules are used in conjunction with an automated positional control system to coordinate impelementation of patterning modules of the array. Implementaion of the array can be controlled by a sensory feed-back.

Abstract: Immunoreactive engineered polypeptides are provided. The engineered polypeptides can be used to diagnose or induce an immune response against E. chaffeensis or E. canis.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and/or methodologies are provided for three dimensional printing, for example, additive manufacturing, wherein an array of energy patterning (e.g., light patterning) modules are used in conjunction with an automated positional control system to coordinate implementation of patterning modules of the array. Implementation of the array can be controlled by a sensory feed-back.

Abstract: Distance measuring devices and methods are included which may be used to measure and simultaneously display an accurate range of multiple targets such as the flags of a golf practice driving range.

Abstract: Immunoreactive engineered polypeptides are provided. The engineered polypeptides can be used to diagnose or induce an immune response against E. chaffeensis or E. canis.

Abstract: An actuator module includes a base plate extending in a plane, a voice coil connected to the base plate, and a magnet assembly that includes a back side facing the base plate and a front side facing away from the base plate. The magnet assembly includes a base layer and sidewalls defining a cup and an inner element including a center magnet mounted within the cup. The sidewalls include a first and second pair of sidewalls. The actuator module includes a rigid frame attached to the base plate, the rigid frame including four stubs. The actuator module also includes a plurality of springs suspending the magnet assembly relative to the frame and base plate, the plurality of springs including a first spring attached to the frame at a first pair of the four stubs and a second spring attached to the frame at a second pair of the four stubs.

Abstract: Distance measuring devices and methods are included which may be used to measure and simultaneously display an accurate range of multiple targets such as the flags of a golf practice driving range.

Abstract: Immunoreactive engineered polypeptides are provided. The engineered polypeptides can be used to diagnose or induce an immune response against E. chaffeensis or E. canis.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a modular, lock and key, tapered slot antenna feed structure, antenna kits including same and methods of use. The invention allows for quick assembly and separation of opposed blades. The invention provides a repeatable tight tolerance feed gap during every assembly. Components of the tapered slot antenna feed structure may be additively manufactured and selectively plated.

Abstract: An actuator module includes a baseplate extending in a plane, a voice coil connected to the baseplate, and a magnet assembly. The actuator module also includes a rigid frame attached to the baseplate, the rigid frame comprising four stubs. The actuator module further includes a pair of springs suspending the magnet assembly relative to the frame and baseplate so that the voice coil extends into the air gap, the pair of springs including a first and second spring each shaped as a loop defining an aperture sized to accommodate motion of the magnet assembly along a direction of the coil axis, the first spring being attached to the frame at a first pair of the four stubs, the second spring being attached to the frame at a second pair of the four stubs, and both being attached to separate portions of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing opportunistic vehicle air brake system pressurization are disclosed. Vehicle air tanks used within an air brake system are pressurized during a time a battery charging status is satisfied. For example, such air tanks may be pressurized via an air compressor at a time during which the vehicle is electrically connected to a power source other than a battery of the vehicle. An example of such a power source may include an electrical charger, such as an electric vehicle charging station, or an electric generator during a regenerative braking event. The air tanks may also be pressurized by using a battery to energize the air compressor, based on the battery being charged above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A device includes: a panel and an electromagnetic actuator mechanically coupled to a rear side of the panel to form a panel audio loudspeaker, the electromagnetic actuator comprising a coil attached to the rear side of the panel and a magnet suspended with respect to the coil via one or more spring elements, the coil defining an axis, wherein during operation of the device an electric current through the coil varies a relative displacement of the magnet with respect to the coil along the axis. The device includes: a chassis supporting the panel, the chassis comprising a housing for the device, the housing comprising a rear panel on an opposite side of the device from the panel; and a grounding assembly positioned along the axis between the magnet and the rear panel of the device, wherein the grounding assembly mechanically grounds the magnet to the chassis.

Abstract: An actuator module includes a baseplate extending in a plane, a voice coil connected to the baseplate, and a magnet assembly. The actuator module also includes a rigid frame attached to the baseplate, the rigid frame comprising four stubs. The actuator module further includes a pair of springs suspending the magnet assembly relative to the frame and baseplate so that the voice coil extends into the air gap, the pair of springs including a first and second spring each shaped as a loop defining an aperture sized to accommodate motion of the magnet assembly along a direction of the coil axis, the first spring being attached to the frame at a first pair of the four stubs, the second spring being attached to the frame at a second pair of the four stubs, and both being attached to separate portions of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: An aircraft includes external structures, and one or more thermal emitters integrated with one or more of the external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to generate heat to deice the one or more external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to receive electrical power from one or more of an auxiliary power unit of the aircraft, a power distribution system of the aircraft, one or more engines of the aircraft, or an external power cart that is separate and distinct from the aircraft.

Abstract: An actuator module includes a base plate extending in a plane, a voice coil connected to the base plate, and a magnet assembly that includes a back side facing the base plate and a front side facing away from the base plate. The magnet assembly includes a base layer and sidewalls defining a cup and an inner element including a center magnet mounted within the cup. The sidewalls include a first and second pair of sidewalls. The actuator module includes a rigid frame attached to the base plate, the rigid frame including four stubs.

Abstract: Disclosed are recombinant fusion proteins comprising a villin headpiece HP47 domain and a heterologous protein domain, such as, for example, a nucleic acid polymerase. Also disclosed are nucleic acids (e.g., DNA constructs) encoding the fusion protein, expression vectors and recombinant host cells for expression of the fusion protein, and methods of using the recombinant fusion proteins.

Abstract: An actuator module includes a base plate extending in a plane, a voice coil connected to the base plate, and a magnet assembly that includes a back side facing the base plate and a front side facing away from the base plate. The magnet assembly includes a base layer and sidewalls defining a cup and an inner element including a center magnet mounted within the cup. The sidewalls include a first and second pair of sidewalls. The actuator module includes a rigid frame attached to the base plate, the rigid frame including four stubs. The actuator module also includes a plurality of springs suspending the magnet assembly relative to the frame and base plate, the plurality of springs including a first spring attached to the frame at a first pair of the four stubs and a second spring attached to the frame at a second pair of the four stubs.