Abstract: Fiducial marker detection systems and methods are provided. In one example, a method includes capturing, by a camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle, an image. The method further includes identifying one or more image contours in the image. The method further includes determining a position of a fiducial marker in the image. The method further includes projecting, based at least on the position, models associated with one or more contours of the fiducial marker into an image plane of the camera to obtain one or more model contours. The method further includes determining a pose associated with the fiducial marker based at least on the one or more image contours and the one or more model contours. Related devices and systems are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system provided for a single-action with which the customer places an order and receives goods by the single action of connecting an electrical vehicle (EV) to a charging station according to the business terms associated with this invention, the affiliated organizations that purchase or support the operation of the invention participate in a business “franchise” operation whereby all affiliated organizations increase their revenues as the volume of EV charging events increases.

Abstract: Mobile surveillance systems (MSSs) and related techniques are provided to improve the safety and operational flexibility of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An MMS may include an extendable mast, a motor configured to control movement of the extendable mast between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a logic device configured to communicate with and control the extendable mast and the motor. The logic device may be configured to adjust a speed of the motor based on a position of the extendable mast between the stowed position and the deployed position and based on deployment or stowing of the extendable mast. The logic device may be configured to adjust a torque of the motor based on the position of the extendable mast and based on deployment or stowing of the extendable mast.

Abstract: A method and system provided for a single-action with which the customer places an order and receives goods by the single action of connecting an electrical vehicle (EV) to a charging station according to the business terms associated with this invention, the affiliated organizations that purchase or support the operation of the invention participate in a business “franchise” operation whereby all affiliated organizations increase their revenues as the volume of EV charging events increases.

Abstract: A method and system provided for a single-action with which the customer places an order and receives goods by the single action of connecting an electrical vehicle (EV) to a charging station according to the business terms associated with this invention, the affiliated organizations that purchase or support the operation of the invention participate in a business “franchise” operation whereby all affiliated organizations increase their revenues as the volume of EV charging events increases.

Abstract: A method and system provided for a single-action with which the customer places an order and receives goods by the single action of connecting an electrical vehicle (EV) to a charging station according to the business terms associated with this invention, the affiliated organizations that purchase or support the operation of the invention participate in a business “franchise” operation whereby all affiliated organizations increase their revenues as the volume of EV charging events increases.

Abstract: A method and system is provided in which an electric automotive charging station connects to the host computer system using un-dedicated network resource contained within the electric vehicle to be charged enabling un-supervised (non-networked) deployment of said charging stations.

Abstract: As the density of Electric Vehicle deployments in residential neighborhoods increase, demand on local power grids may exceed the local utility power supply causing local brown outs or transformer failure. The invention describes a method and process which enables the acquisition and efficient RF transmission of data that enables utility customers, utilities and/or other controlling entities to collaboratively regulate the timing and rate of Electric Vehicle battery charging in a manner that avoids peak-load related transformer failures.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can receive a set of text entered by a composing user. A style identifier associated with a pre-defined style is received. The set of text and the style identifier are transmitted to a viewing user computing device for rendering of a stylized text post on the viewing user computing device based on the set of text and the style identifier.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can receive a set of text entered by a composing user. A style identifier associated with a pre-defined style is received. The set of text and the style identifier are transmitted to a viewing user computing device for rendering of a stylized text post on the viewing user computing device based on the set of text and the style identifier.

Abstract: A control apparatus includes a visual display and input devices that are movable between a neutral state and non-neutral state. The control apparatus visually outputs on the visual display a visual output that is representative of a non-neutral state of an input device and whose position on the visual display is representative of the location on the control apparatus where the non-neutral input device is situated. The control apparatus can be configured to control any of a variety of pieces of equipment and employs a configuration file that is deployed on the control apparatus in order to configure it to enable it to communicate with a particular piece of equipment. Equipment-specific firmware drivers serve as an interface between the input devices and a graphics engine without the graphics engine needing to know anything about the piece of equipment itself.

Abstract: Doors provide the means of access to a room or building. Enhancing the functionality of doors today requires ad-hock means for security and or communication. Both of these require a source of electrical power to operate these systems. Security is enabled using either mechanical locking devices, electro-mechanical locks, or magnetic locks. Communication is enabled using a variety of methods from metal striking devices, to push button voice systems, to video cameras. These systems require electrical power by either the use wires and or batteries. The invention describes a method and process for providing power to doors wirelessly.

Abstract: This invention presents a highly efficient electric motor which can be embodied in several configurations, including a standard motor, a hub motor, a linear motor, or other motor configuration. As a regenerative device, the motor may also act as a part-time or full-time electrical generator. There is provided a motor composed of a stator and a rotor. The stator has an array of coils arranged therein. The rotor has an array of magnets arranged therein. Each of the coils includes a first winding of wire wrapped around a core, and the wire has a non-circular cross-section. The wire can be a flattened wire.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition including (eg for use as an adjuvant) a polymeric carrier cargo complex, comprising as a carrier a polymeric carrier formed by disulfide-crosslinked cationic components and as a cargo at least one nucleic acid (molecule) and at least one antigen associated with a tumour or cancer disease selected from; an idiotype immunoglobulin (e.g. an idiotype antibody or an idiotype B cell receptor); or at least one idiotype T cell receptor, or in each case a fragment, variant and/or derivative thereof. The inventive pharmaceutical composition allows for efficient induction of an adaptive immune response directed against the idiotype immunoglobulin or T cell receptor, particularly of a Th1-shiftet immune response.

Abstract: A multi-phase electric motor comprises a stator comprising a plurality of wire coils surrounding a non-magnetizable core; a rotor with permanent magnets embedded therein, the rotor being disposed adjacent to the stator, the rotor being mounted on a rotatable drive shaft; a power source; a position sensor operably connected to the rotor; and a control circuit operably connected to the power source, the position sensor, and the wire coils, for controlling distribution of electrical energy to the wire coils. In this motor the control mechanism transfers electrical charge from a first coil to a second coil.

Abstract: A unit for producing energy comprising an enclosed housing, a heat producing gas driven engine mounted within the housing, a rotatable device for producing electrical energy mounted within the housing and coupled to the engine for rotatably driving the device, the water-carrying piping coiled around the interior of the housing, the engine, the rotatable device and the piping immersed in oil within the housing, and including a means for circulating the oil in a prescribed path within the housing.

Abstract: A multi-phase electric motor comprises a stator comprising a plurality of wire coils surrounding a non-magnetizable core; a rotor with permanent magnets embedded therein, the rotor being disposed adjacent to the stator, the rotor being mounted on a rotatable drive shaft; a power source; a position sensor operably connected to the rotor; and a control circuit operably connected to the power source, the position sensor, and the wire coils, for controlling distribution of electrical energy to the wire coils. In this motor the control mechanism transfers electrical charge from a first coil to a second coil.

Abstract: This invention presents a highly efficient electric motor which can be embodied in several configurations, including a standard motor, a hub motor, a linear motor, or other motor configuration. As a regenerative device, the motor may also act as a part-time or full-time electrical generator. There is provided a motor composed of a stator and a rotor. The stator has an array of coils arranged therein. The rotor has an array of magnets arranged therein. Each of the coils includes a first winding of wire wrapped around a core, and the wire has a non-circular cross-section. The wire can be a flattened wire.

Abstract: As the density of Electric Vehicle deployments in residential neighborhoods increase, demand on local power grids may exceed the local utility power supply causing local brown outs or transformer failure. The invention describes a method and process which enables the acquisition and efficient RF transmission of data that enables utility customers, utilities and/or other controlling entities to collaboratively regulate the timing and rate of Electric Vehicle battery charging in a manner that avoids peak-load related transformer failures.

Abstract: A method and system is provided in which multiple Slave Charge Stations are connected to a Master Charge Station which contains the single point metering method or power utility “smart meter” required by power utilities to access the power grid. This method describes the use of a plurality of Slave Charge Stations attached to the Master Charge Station using a daisy chain or hub and spoke attachment means.