Abstract: A storage device failure verification method may include receiving a message from an operating system indicative of an operational failure associated with a storage device. The method may further include determining, responsive to receiving the message from the operating system, whether one or more corrupted sectors are reported by the storage device based upon device diagnostic data received from the storage device. The method may further include determining, responsive to determining that no corrupted sectors are reported by the storage device, a timing value between storage device errors associated with the storage device during a predetermined time window. The method may further include sending a notification indicative of a failure of the storage device based on the timing value being less than a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: A trim component for an interior or exterior body of the vehicle includes a substrate formed of a translucent synthetic resin such as polycarbonate, acrylic, polystyrene, polypropylene, ABS/MABS, polypropylene, TPU, PSU, polyamide, polyesters, styrenics, ASA, polysilicone, PETG, PCABS, and/or other resins or combinations of resins, and a paint layer formed on a surface of the substrate. The paint layer formed of the chrome-like high-metallic organic binder is applied over the surface of the substrate. Further, the paint layer is also a clear and translucent finish such that light emitted from a light source is able to pass through the paint layer. The trim component also includes a coating layer formed on the surface of the paint layer.

Abstract: A trim component having a substrate used for an interior or an exterior of a vehicle includes a support structure securely coupled to the substrate, a carrier securely attached to the support structure, at least one light source fixedly attached to the carrier, and an optic element placing over the at least one light source to disperse light from the at least one light source. The optic element is attached to the carrier or the support structure to cover the at least one light source and configured to provide a sealing feature to protect against the ingress of debris or other contaminants into the interior space. Further, the optic element is directly attached to the surface of the at least one light source.

Abstract: Synchronizing middleware process execution on multiple platforms with callback capabilities includes receiving, by a first computing platform of a system, a first request for execution of a first transaction associated with execution of a process from a first client device, the first computing platform including a transaction service, receiving, by the first computing platform, a second request for execution of the first transaction, from a second client device, and queuing, by the transaction service, the first request and the second request for the transaction. The first computing platform determines, based on an execution status of the first transaction, whether to associate a result of the first transaction with the second request.

Abstract: A storage device failure verification method may include receiving a message from an operating system indicative of an operational failure associated with a storage device. The method may further include determining, responsive to receiving the message from the operating system, whether one or more corrupted sectors are reported by the storage device based upon device diagnostic data received from the storage device. The method may further include determining, responsive to determining that no corrupted sectors are reported by the storage device, a timing value between storage device errors associated with the storage device during a predetermined time window. The method may further include sending a notification indicative of a failure of the storage device based on the timing value being less than a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining how to dispatch power to a property from a generator are provided. According to certain aspects, a controller associated with the generator may retrieve or access a set of data indicating time of use rates associated with utility power, performance characteristics of the generator, and/or energy usage data. Based on the data, the controller may determine a set point corresponding to when it may be beneficial to dispatch generator power to the property instead of utility power. At the set point, the controller may facilitate supplementing power from utility power with power from the generator. Additionally, the controller may collect usage and performance data associated with dispatch of the generator power.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining how to dispatch power to a property from a generator are provided. According to certain aspects, a controller associated with the generator may retrieve or access a set of data indicating time of use rates associated with utility power, performance characteristics of the generator, and/or energy usage data. Based on the data, the controller may determine a set point corresponding to when it may be beneficial to dispatch generator power to the property instead of utility power. At the set point, the controller may facilitate supplementing power from utility power with power from the generator. Additionally, the controller may collect usage and performance data associated with dispatch of the generator power.

Abstract: A part includes a surface that having a rich textured appearance formed by an anisotropic repeating pattern including first regions having a first microtexture, and second regions having a second microtexture different from the first microtexture. A metalized layer covers the regions and presents different finishes depending on the microtexture thereunder. In an example embodiment, the first microtexture is highly reflective and the second microtexture is rough to cause a non-specular reflection of incident light. The part may include three-dimensional structures arranged to correspond with the repeating pattern. The three-dimensional structures may be spaced-apart by a base plane that may be flat or which may include some texture or structure. The three-dimensional structures may each include one or more planar portions and/or one or more curved surfaces. Each face or surface of the three-dimensional structures and/or each region of the base plane may have one or more different microtextures.

Abstract: A decorative component includes a plateable resin body portion that is light-transmissive. A thin intermediate layer of material is electrolessly deposited over the body portion. The intermediate layer is laser ablated to selectively remove the intermediate layer and expose the light transmissive portion. The part is then subjected to electroplating. The ablated areas do not receive the metal layers of the electroplating, thereby defining a pattern defined by the ablation. The laser ablation may define an outline, leaving the thin intermediate layer within the outline that is electrically isolated from areas outside of the outline. The electroplating process will not apply layers to the isolated areas, and the intermediate layer therein will dissolve, exposing the light transmissive body portion. An opposite side of the part is also exposed and transmissive, such that light will pass through the body portion and illuminate the pattern.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining how to dispatch power to a property from a generator are provided. According to certain aspects, a controller associated with the generator may retrieve or access a set of data indicating time of use rates associated with utility power, performance characteristics of the generator, and/or energy usage data. Based on the data, the controller may determine a set point corresponding to when it may be beneficial to dispatch generator power to the property instead of utility power. At the set point, the controller may facilitate supplementing power from utility power with power from the generator. Additionally, the controller may collect usage and performance data associated with dispatch of the generator power.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.

Abstract: Self-aligned liquid crystal materials and structures are disclosed. The structures can exhibit piezoelectric and flexoelectric properties.

Abstract: The present application relates to processing of cannabis material, particularly on a large scale, such as at an industrial level. Cannabis is typically a controlled and regulated substance, and has traditionally been processed in low quantities. A human-based manual and/or labour-intensive processing implementation is not scalable, and is therefore infeasible at an industrial level. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating industrial-scale processing of cannabis material.

Abstract: The present application relates to processing of cannabis material, particularly on a large scale, such as at an industrial level Cannabis is typically a controlled and regulated substance, and has traditionally been processed in low quantities. A human-based manual and/or labour-intensive processing implementation is not scalable, and is therefore infeasible at an industrial level. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating industrial-scale processing of cannabis material.

Abstract: The present application relates to processing of Cannabis material, particularly on a large scale, such as at an industrial level Cannabis is typically a controlled and regulated substance, and has traditionally been processed in low quantities. A human-based manual and/or labour-intensive processing implementation is not scalable, and is therefore infeasible at an industrial level. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating industrial-scale processing of Cannabis material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining how to dispatch power to a property from a generator are provided. According to certain aspects, a controller associated with the generator may retrieve or access a set of data indicating time of use rates associated with utility power, performance characteristics of the generator, and/or energy usage data. Based on the data, the controller may determine a set point corresponding to when it may be beneficial to dispatch generator power to the property instead of utility power. At the set point, the controller may facilitate supplementing power from utility power with power from the generator. Additionally, the controller may collect usage and performance data associated with dispatch of the generator power.

Abstract: The present application relates to the production of cannabis products, particularly on a large scale, such as at an industrial level. Cannabis is typically a controlled and regulated substance, and so inventory control, security, and traceability of the cannabis may need to be provided. A human-based manual and/or labour-intensive implementation is not scalable, and is therefore infeasible at an industrial level. Disclosed herein are computer systems for inventory control, security systems, and computer methods for facilitating traceability from a cannabis product back to a batch of cannabis plants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acrylic polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising: (i) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising hydroxyl functional groups; (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising polydialkylsiloxane groups; (iii) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising carboxylic acid functional groups or amine functional groups; and (iv) a reactive diluent that is reactive with the ethylenically unsaturated monomer (iii). The reactive diluent (iv) is present initially in the reaction mixture as a medium in which the monomers polymerize. The present invention is further directed to aqueous polymeric dispersions prepared therefrom and aqueous, curable film-forming compositions prepared from the dispersions. The curable film-forming compositions are low VOC and are useful in methods of mitigating dirt build-up on a substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining how to dispatch power to a property from a generator are provided. According to certain aspects, a controller associated with the generator may retrieve or access a set of data indicating time of use rates associated with utility power, performance characteristics of the generator, and/or energy usage data. Based on the data, the controller may determine a set point corresponding to when it may be beneficial to dispatch generator power to the property instead of utility power. At the set point, the controller may facilitate supplementing power from utility power with power from the generator. Additionally, the controller may collect usage and performance data associated with dispatch of the generator power.

Abstract: The present application relates to the production of cannabis products, particularly on a large scale, such as at an industrial level. Cannabis is typically a controlled and regulated substance, and so inventory control, security, and traceability of the cannabis may need to be provided. A human-based manual and/or labour-intensive implementation is not scalable, and is therefore infeasible at an industrial level. Disclosed herein are computer systems for inventory control, security systems, and computer methods for facilitating traceability from a cannabis product back to a batch of cannabis plants.