Abstract: Button functionalities for user interfaces, e.g., for use with a portable multifunction device, are disclosed. Exemplary button functionalities are described for an electronic device with a display, a rotatable and depressible input mechanism, and/or a button. Different device features may be accessed, depending on whether the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button is activated, and further depending on whether the activation represents a single press, a double press, or an extended press on the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button.

Abstract: The present application discloses an improved transportation matching system, and corresponding methods and computer-readable media. According to the disclosed embodiments, the transportation matching system identifies low engagement transportation providers by analyzing information associated with the transportation providers to generate engagement levels. Furthermore, the system identifies an optimal match between a low engagement transportation provider (regardless of whether the transportation provider is online or offline) and a scheduled transportation request by utilizing attributes associated with a scheduled transportation request and attributes associated with transportation providers to generate rankings for the transportation providers. Additionally, the system provides the scheduled transportation request exclusively to a selected transportation provider based on the generated rankings.

Abstract: A flow path assembly for a gas turbine engine is provided. The flow path assembly may include an outer casing comprising a metal material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, a ceramic structure comprising a ceramic material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, and a mounting component attached on a first end to the outer casing and attached on a second end to the ceramic structure. The mounting component may be constructed from at least two materials transitioning from the first end to the second end such that the coefficient of thermal expansion is different at the first end than the second end.

Abstract: Button functionalities for user interfaces, e.g., for use with a portable multifunction device, are disclosed. Exemplary button functionalities are described for an electronic device with a display, a rotatable and depressible input mechanism, and/or a button. Different device features may be accessed, depending on whether the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button is activated, and further depending on whether the activation represents a single press, a double press, or an extended press on the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button.

Abstract: A downhole tool has a directional pad that contacts a wellbore wall at a pad contact location and a drill bit with at least one active cutting element that contacts the wellbore wall at a cutting element contact location. A contact distance between the pad contact location and the cutting element contact location being 3 in. (7.6 cm) or less.

Abstract: The invention provides an IPG and lead configuration which boasts both a novel optical folding assembly and an optical processor assembly which offers the advantages of low heat generation and compact package size. The invention further provides a novel heat dissipation pattern formed in the exterior of the case. The pattern ideally takes the form of closely packed hemispherical indentions on one or more of the top and bottom IPG surfaces.

Abstract: A method for producing syngas that comprises providing a feed stream comprising H2 and CO2; heating the feed stream in a first heat exchanger to obtain a first heated feed stream; introducing the first heated feed stream into a first RWGS reactor to obtain a first syngas containing stream; cooling the first syngas containing stream in the first heat exchanger against the feed stream to obtain a first cooled syngas stream; separating the first cooled syngas stream in a first gas/liquid separator to obtain a water-enriched stream and a water-depleted syngas stream; heating the water-depleted syngas stream in a second heat exchanger to obtain a heated water-depleted syngas stream; introducing the heated water-depleted syngas stream into a second RWGS reactor to obtain a second syngas containing stream; and cooling the second syngas containing stream in the second heat exchanger against the water-depleted syngas to obtain a cooled syngas product stream.

Abstract: A downhole steering system includes a substantially tubular housing, a shaft positioned within the substantially tubular housing, a first bearing and a second bearing, the first and second bearings being configured to support rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. The first bearing, the second bearing, the shaft, and the housing at least partially define a chamber therebetween. The system also includes at least one structure positioned axially between the first and second bearing and being configured to extend from an exterior of the housing in response to pressure communicated to the chamber.

Abstract: A human machine interface (HMI) system and method of operating. The system includes capacitive measurement circuitry coupled to one or more capacitive touch elements, and piezoelectric measurement circuit including interface circuitry coupled to one or more piezoelectric touch elements. The capacitive measurement circuitry includes a gain stage configured to amplify a signal corresponding to a capacitance at the one or more capacitor input terminals by a gain level for communication to processing circuitry. Gain control circuitry is configured to increase the gain level of the gain stage of the capacitive measurement circuitry responsive to the piezoelectric measurement circuitry receiving a user input from at least one of the piezoelectric touch elements. Implementations that further include piezoelectric drive circuitry for haptic output and clearing debris from the keypad are also disclosed.

Abstract: An air lance for removing pellets from tubes includes a conduit body having an inlet end and a bottommost discharge opening, and a poker fixed relative to the conduit body and projecting beyond the bottommost discharge opening to serve as a spacer and poker; wherein a rigid member extends along said conduit body, such that that a hammering force applied to said rigid member where it extends outside of the tube will be transmitted through said rigid member to said poker for dislodging and breaking pellets.

Abstract: A loading device for loading pellets into reactor tubes has a modular design, which can be taken apart, moved through a manway, and then reassembled simply by stacking one part on top of another. A reciprocating slide plate and a vibrator work together to meter pellets through the loading device and into the reactor tubes.

Abstract: A device for loading pellets into reactor tubes includes a portable loading box with a bottom wall defining an opening, a loading tube projecting downwardly from the opening, and a movable dam for dividing said loading box into separate chambers.

Abstract: The invention provides an EPG system and lead configuration which boasts both a novel optical folding assembly and compact package size. The percutaneous leads provided offer additional advantages over the prior art including integral formation of optical and electrical components in a compact size.

Abstract: The invention provides an IPG and lead configuration which boasts both a novel optical folding assembly and an optical processor assembly which offers the advantages of low heat generation and compact package size. The surgical leads provided offer additional advantages over the prior art including integral formation of optical and electrical components in a compact size. The invention further provides processing advantages which measure and compensate for degradation in the optical system over time.

Abstract: An air lance for removing pellets from tubes may include a nozzle with an inner surface having converging and diverging portions adjacent the downstream end of the nozzle to improve air flow. The air lance may include a projection fixed relative to the nozzle and extending beyond the downstream end of the nozzle to serve as a feeler, a poker, and a spacer.

Abstract: A human machine interface (HMI) system and method of operating. The system includes capacitive measurement circuitry coupled to one or more capacitive touch elements, and piezoelectric measurement circuit including interface circuitry coupled to one or more piezoelectric touch elements. The capacitive measurement circuitry includes a gain stage configured to amplify a signal corresponding to a capacitance at the one or more capacitor input terminals by a gain level for communication to processing circuitry. Gain control circuitry is configured to increase the gain level of the gain stage of the capacitive measurement circuitry responsive to the piezoelectric measurement circuitry receiving a user input from at least one of the piezoelectric touch elements. Implementations that further include piezoelectric drive circuitry for haptic output and clearing debris from the keypad are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for visual awareness confirmation may include an image capture device, a global positioning system, a processor, and an input/output device. The image capture device may capture an image of an operating environment through which a vehicle is travelling. The GPS may determine an associated position of the vehicle and an orientation of the image capture device, and associate the position of the vehicle with the image captured by the image capture device. The processor may identify a feature of the operating environment and formulate a question related to the feature. The I/O device may present the question to an occupant of the vehicle and receive a response to the question from the occupant of the vehicle. The processor may cross-reference data associated with the feature and the response and update an object recognition database based on the cross-referencing.

Abstract: A downhole tool has a directional pad that contacts a wellbore wall at a pad contact location and a drill bit with at least one active cutting element that contacts the wellbore wall at a cutting element contact location. A contact distance between the pad contact location and the cutting element contact location being 3 in. (7.6 cm) or less.

Abstract: An air lance for removing pellets from tubes includes a conduit body having an inlet end and a bottommost discharge opening, and a poker fixed relative to the conduit body and projecting beyond the bottommost discharge opening to serve as a spacer and poker; wherein a rigid member extends along said conduit body, such that that a hammering force applied to said rigid member where it extends outside of the tube will be transmitted through said rigid member to said poker for dislodging and breaking pellets.

Abstract: A downhole steering system includes a substantially tubular housing, a shaft positioned within the substantially tubular housing, a first bearing and a second bearing, the first and second bearings being configured to support rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. The first bearing, the second bearing, the shaft, and the housing at least partially define a chamber therebetween. The system also includes at least one structure positioned axially between the first and second bearing and being configured to extend from an exterior of the housing in response to pressure communicated to the chamber.