Abstract: Heat sink devices which gradually increase the effective heat transfer coefficient (HTC) of a cooling fluid flowing along a row of power electronics devices are described. The heat sink devices may allow substantially uniform cooling of the plurality of power electronics devices, regardless of the temperature of the cooling fluid when it contacts them. The heat sink devices allow the HTC to be increased as needed down the row of power electronics devices resulting in power electronics devices cooled to substantially the same temperatures. The heat sink devices may include fins.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology generally relate to systems and methods for providing an analytics service governance system to provide data visualizations of system-level metadata. In certain embodiments, a method may comprise operating a data analytics system to implement an analytics service governance process to generate data visualizations (DVs) of system-level metadata using an analytics service configured to generate DVs of user-provided datasets.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques for performing color correction are presented. In at least one embodiment, a color mapping model may be identified that maps colors, within a subspace of an input color space localized around a target color, to an adjusted color space and applied to an input image to adjust a value of one or more pixels of the input image that fall within the subspace. In at least one embodiment, a color mapping model may be initialized that maps colors, within a subspace of an input color space localized around a target color, to an adjusted color space. At least one parameter of the color mapping model may be adjusted to reduce an amount of visible artifacts produced by the color mapping model.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include playback devices configured to operate in one or more playback configurations including configurations individual playback devices play back one or more corresponding channels of multichannel audio content. An audio parameter can be determined based on a distance between playback devices. In some examples, the audio parameter comprises a filter such as a low frequency filter that varies based on at least the distance between the playback devices. After the audio parameter is determined, the playback devices can play back audio content according to the determined audio parameter.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include playback devices configured to operate in one or more playback configurations including configurations individual playback devices play back one or more corresponding channels of multichannel audio content. An audio parameter can be determined based on a distance between playback devices. In some examples, the audio parameter comprises a filter such as a low frequency filter that varies based on at least the distance between the playback devices. After the audio parameter is determined, the playback devices can play back audio content according to the determined audio parameter.

Abstract: A multi-point sliding door lock includes a lock assembly and a cartridge assembly, the lock assembly is configured to receive the cartridge assembly in a plurality of different positions spaced along a longitudinal axis. The lock assembly includes a lock housing supporting a pair of latch elements configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. A slide plate is disposed within the lock housing and engaged with the pair of latch elements such that sliding movement of the slide plate pivots each of the pair of latch elements. The cartridge assembly includes a cartridge housing insertable at least partially into the lock housing. A hub is rotatably mounted at least partially within the cartridge housing. The hub engages with the slide plate when the cartridge assembly is received by the lock assembly such that rotation of the hub drives the sliding movement of the slide plate.

Abstract: A vehicle battery terminal clamp assembly features a clasping mechanism and a securement assembly. The clasping mechanism includes a top wall with an upper battery post aperture and an upper slit, a bottom wall with a lower battery post aperture and a lower slit, and a front wall integrally extending between the top and bottom walls and including a front slit, and wherein the upper slit, the lower slit, and the front slit are arranged to form a continuous slit that extends from the upper battery post aperture, across the front wall and to the lower battery post aperture. The upper and lower battery post apertures are configured to receive an extent of a post extending from the vehicle battery. The securement assembly applies less than a nominal compressive force on the clasping mechanism, wherein the top wall of the clasping mechanism is substantially parallel with the bottom wall of the clasping mechanism.

Abstract: A CVD single crystal diamond having a smallest linear dimension of no less than 3.5 mm, a concentration of single substitutional nitrogen atoms in their neutral charge state (Ns0), as measured by EPR, of between 20 and 250 ppb, a hue angle, hab, between 75 and 135°.

Abstract: In one example, a system includes a semiconductor package having a metal contact. The system includes a metal submount. The metal submount includes a plurality of spring pin connectors embedded in the metal submount, the plurality of spring pin connectors being thermally and electrically connected to one another through the metal submount. The metal contact of the semiconductor package is thermally and electrically coupled to the metal submount through the plurality of spring pin connectors.

Abstract: A single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) device is presented. The SPAD device comprising: a Si-based avalanche layer formed over an n-type semiconductor contact layer; a p-type charge sheet layer formed in or on the avalanche layer, the p-type charge sheet layer having an in-plane width; a Ge-based absorber layer, formed over the charge sheet layer and/or the avalanche layer, and overlapping the charge sheet layer, the Ge-based absorber layer having an in-plane width; wherein, at least in one in-plane direction, the in-plane width of the Ge-based absorber layer is greater than the in-plane width of the p-type charge sheet layer.

Abstract: End launch termination devices are shown and disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes a housing, a first clamp fixedly attached to the housing, and a second clamp opposed to the first clamp and movably attached to at least one of the first clamp or the housing, the first and second clamps defining a gap therebetween to receive a test substrate. The device additionally includes a conductor received in the cavity and fixedly attached to the housing, a center pin attached to the conductor and extending into the gap, and a rod resistor received in the cavity, attached to the conductor, and extending out of the housing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hydratable concentrated surfactant composition. The composition is pourable, easy to dilute, substantially free of sulfate and oil, comprises a C6-C14 acid, alcohol, amide or mixture thereof, anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant or both. The composition is in lamellar phase and thickens and transforms to an isotropic phase upon dilution. The composition comprises a mono-, di and/or tri-ester, can be used as a concentrate in small volumes and diluted as used and needed or can be diluted with water in refill packaging to ensure a reduction in plastic waste.

Abstract: A smoking cartridge configured to removably engage with the bowl of a smoking apparatus comprises a receptacle, a sealing member, and an opening that comprises inwardly projecting flaps. The receptacle is configured to contain a smoking material. The sealing member is disposed along the periphery of the receptacle proximal to a lower portion of the receptacle. The sealing member is configured to removably engage and seal with the bowl of the smoking apparatus. The opening is disposed at a bottom of the receptacle, which is defined by inwardly projecting adjustable flaps. The flaps are configured to be adjustably bent to vary the size of the opening.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hydratable concentrated surfactant composition. The composition is pourable, easy to dilute, substantially free of sulfate and oil, comprises a C6-C14 acid, alcohol, amide or mixture thereof, anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant or both. The composition is in lamellar phase and thickens and transforms to an isotropic phase upon dilution. The composition comprises a hydroxyfunctionalized compound, can be used as a concentrate in small volumes and diluted as used and needed or can be diluted with water in refill packaging to ensure a reduction in plastic waste.

Abstract: A thermal control system is provided for monitoring and maintaining the temperature of a fluid sample within a cartridge having a plurality of wells. The thermal control system includes a heater block assembly having a cartridge slot sized and shaped to receive the cartridge within the heater block assembly. The heater block assembly is comprised of thermally conductive material. The thermal control system also includes a printed circuit board assembly coupled to the heater block assembly. The printed circuit board assembly is configured to generate heat and deliver the heat to the heater block assembly. The heater block assembly is configured to distribute the heat to the fluid sample located within the wells of the cartridge.

Abstract: A method transfers facial expressions from a performance input to a 3D CG character. The method comprises: providing an inference engine trained for receiving, as input, images exhibiting facial expressions and outputting, for each input image, a 3D CG representation of a CG character having a character facial expression corresponding to that of the input image; receiving performance input, the performance input comprising, or convertible to, one or more performance input images, each of the one or more performance input images exhibiting a performance facial expression; and inputting the performance input images to the inference engine to thereby infer, for each of performance input image, a corresponding 3D CG representation of an output CG character having an inferred character facial expression corresponding to the performance facial expression of the performance input image.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of making a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) body comprising a PCD table with a height of at least 10 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to lamellar liquid composition comprising acyl isethionate, methyl acyl taurate, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant. Unexpectedly, applicants have found that, when ratio of isethionate to taurate is kept at about to 1:1, enhanced lather is achieved. Other criticalities include ratio of amphoteric and/or zwitterionic to anionic surfactant, total amount of surfactant, and pH.

Abstract: A pump assembly is disclosed. The pump assembly including an outer casing having a first end, an opposing second end, and a cavity therein; a discharge tube positioned in the cavity and exiting the first end of the outer casing; a check valve positioned in the cavity and operably connected to the discharge tube by a coupling; and a multi-float control assembly positioned in the cavity, the multi float control assembly including a bottom float check valve operably connected to the discharge tube by the coupling and an upper float check valve connected to a vent exiting the first end of the outer casing.

Abstract: A smoking cartridge configured to removably engage with the bowl of a smoking apparatus comprises a receptacle, a sealing member, and an opening that comprises inwardly projecting flaps. The receptacle is configured to contain a smoking material. The sealing member is disposed along the periphery of the receptacle proximal to a lower portion of the receptacle. The sealing member is configured to removably engage and seal with the bowl of the smoking apparatus. The opening is disposed at a bottom of the receptacle, which is defined by inwardly projecting adjustable flaps. The flaps are configured to be adjustably bent to vary the size of the opening.