Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to defining tasks in scenes using delta information. In operation, some embodiments first receive or generate scene data. Some embodiments then generate delta information indicating one or more changes within the scene data. For example, responsive to user input, particular embodiments generate the delta information, such as a delta layer. Generating such delta information is useful in various applications such as robotics, simulation, graphics rendering, gaming, autonomous driving, or the like. For instance, with respect to robotics, some embodiments store data corresponding to the delta information as at least part of a task definition for a robotic task. Some embodiments then responsively cause or train one or more real-world robotic components represented by one or more virtual robotic components to perform a task in a real-world scene represented by a virtual scene based on the delta information and the task definition.

Abstract: A press apparatus for forming molded products is provided and includes an motive source and a press assembly in fluid communication with the motive source. The press assembly includes a press plate and a device configured to actuate axial movement of the press plate as initiated by the motive source. A mold base is positioned within the press assembly and configured for engagement with the press plate. The mold base includes a plurality of mold cavities and each of the mold cavities includes a mold cavity aperture. Each of the mold cavity apertures is arranged in a pattern and configured to provide access to a molded product positioned in a mold cavity. A release assembly is configured for engagement with the mold base and has a plurality of release fingers, each extending from a base plate. The plurality of release fingers is arranged in a pattern that aligns with the pattern of the mold cavity apertures.

Abstract: A press apparatus for forming molded products is provided and includes a motive source and a press assembly in fluid communication with the motive source. The press assembly includes a press plate and a device configured to actuate axial movement of the press plate. A mold base is positioned within the press assembly and configured for engagement with the press plate. The mold base includes a plurality of mold cavities and each of the mold cavities includes a mold cavity aperture. Each of the mold cavity apertures is arranged in a pattern and configured to provide access to a molded product positioned in a mold cavity. A release assembly is configured for engagement with the mold base and has a plurality of release fingers, each extending from a base plate. The plurality of release fingers is arranged in a pattern that aligns with the pattern of the mold cavity apertures.

Abstract: An integrated window regulator carrier for a door of a vehicle comprising: a side; a vertical channel recessed into the side, with a first channel wall and a second channel wall defining lateral edges of the vertical channel; a first receiver disposed to a first side of the vertical channel, and projecting outward from the side; and a second receiver disposed to a second side of the vertical channel and projecting outward from the side, and opposing the first receiver. Each of the first receiver and the second receiver comprises: a bottom retaining surface; a first retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface; and a second retaining surface opposing the first retaining surface, the second retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface. Each of the first receiver and the second receiver can include a snap-fit receiver.

Abstract: An integrated window regulator carrier for a door of a vehicle comprising: a side; a vertical channel recessed into the side, with a first channel wall and a second channel wall defining lateral edges of the vertical channel; a first receiver disposed to a first side of the vertical channel, and projecting outward from the side; and a second receiver disposed to a second side of the vertical channel and projecting outward from the side, and opposing the first receiver. Each of the first receiver and the second receiver comprises: a bottom retaining surface; a first retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface; and a second retaining surface opposing the first retaining surface, the second retaining surface extending at least approximately orthogonally upward from the bottom retaining surface. Each of the first receiver and the second receiver can include a snap-fit receiver.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger door comprises: (a) an interior door trim panel; (b) a bracket connected to the interior door trim panel comprising: an elongated middle portion; a first end portion; and a second end portion opposite the first end portion; wherein both the first and second end portions have a first width at a first point and a second width wider than the first width at a second point parallel to the first width, the first point being closer to the elongated middle portion than the second point; and (c) an integrated window regulator carrier comprising: a vertical channel recessed into an interior facing side; a first receiver receiving the first end portion of the bracket disposed at a first side of the vertical channel; and a second receiver, opposing the first receiver, receiving the second end portion of the bracket at a second side of the vertical channel.

Abstract: A computer includes a memory and a processor programmed to execute instructions stored in the memory. The instructions include triangulating a plurality of holes in a speaker grill and generating a Voronoi-based rib pattern as a result of triangulating the plurality of holes. Each line of the Voronoi-based rib pattern is centered between at least two of the plurality of holes within a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger door comprises: (a) an interior door trim panel; (b) a bracket connected to the interior door trim panel comprising: an elongated middle portion; a first end portion; and a second end portion opposite the first end portion; wherein both the first and second end portions have a first width at a first point and a second width wider than the first width at a second point parallel to the first width, the first point being closer to the elongated middle portion than the second point; and (c) an integrated window regulator carrier comprising: a vertical channel recessed into an interior facing side; a first receiver receiving the first end portion of the bracket disposed at a first side of the vertical channel; and a second receiver, opposing the first receiver, receiving the second end portion of the bracket at a second side of the vertical channel.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger door comprises: (a) an interior door trim panel; (b) a bracket connected to the interior door trim panel comprising: an elongated middle portion; a first end portion; and a second end portion opposite the first end portion; wherein both the first and second end portions have a first width at a first point and a second width wider than the first width at a second point parallel to the first width, the first point being closer to the elongated middle portion than the second point; and (c) an integrated window regulator carrier comprising: a vertical channel recessed into an interior facing side; a first receiver receiving the first end portion of the bracket disposed at a first side of the vertical channel; and a second receiver, opposing the first receiver, receiving the second end portion of the bracket at a second side of the vertical channel.

Abstract: A retention system for temporarily joining vehicle elements to one another includes a first vehicle element integral meshing surface and a second vehicle element integral cooperating meshing surface. The first vehicle element integral meshing surface and the second vehicle element integral cooperating meshing surface are adapted to engage one another to at least temporarily prevent separation of the first vehicle element from the second vehicle element. The integral meshing surface and integral cooperating meshing surface may each be defined by meshing tooth structures. The plurality of meshing tooth structures may be disposed in an aligned configuration. The system finds use in joining vehicle elements such as wrapped armrest trim pieces and armrests during vehicle assembly. Methods for temporarily joining vehicle elements using the described retention system are provided.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger door comprises: (a) an interior door trim panel; (b) a bracket connected to the interior door trim panel comprising: an elongated middle portion; a first end portion; and a second end portion opposite the first end portion; wherein both the first and second end portions have a first width at a first point and a second width wider than the first width at a second point parallel to the first width, the first point being closer to the elongated middle portion than the second point; and (c) an integrated window regulator carrier comprising: a vertical channel recessed into an interior facing side; a first receiver receiving the first end portion of the bracket disposed at a first side of the vertical channel; and a second receiver, opposing the first receiver, receiving the second end portion of the bracket at a second side of the vertical channel.

Abstract: A method of authenticating a video streaming transmission comprising generating a secure token at an application server, providing the secure token to a user device, receiving the secure token at a media server with a publish request from the user device, transmitting the secure token to the application server for authentication, and authenticating the secure token. The publish request from the user device is enabled if the secure token is authenticated by the application server. The connection between the media server and the user device is terminated if the secure token fails to authenticate.

Abstract: A method of authenticating a video streaming transmission comprising generating a secure token at an application server, providing the secure token to a user device, receiving the secure token at a media server with a publish request from the user device, transmitting the secure token to the application server for authentication, and authenticating the secure token. The publish request from the user device is enabled if the secure token is authenticated by the application server. The connection between the media server and the user device is terminated if the secure token fails to authenticate.

Abstract: A manufactured cementitious binder including a hydraulic binder in an amount in the range of from about 40 to 75% by weight of the cementitious binder; metakaolin in an amount greater than about 5% by weight of the cementitious binder; silica fume in an amount up to about 15% by weight of the cementitious binder; and cement kiln dust in an amount greater than about 10% by weight of the cementitious binder, the cement kiln dust including chlorine in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the cement kiln dust, the cementitious binder providing a cementitious settable composition, when added with water and without a lightweight additive, that has a density lower than about 13 pounds per gallon and greater than about 11 pounds per gallon and a 24 hour compressive strength at 100 F, as hardened, of at least 500 psi.

Abstract: A manufactured cementitious binder including a hydraulic binder in an amount in the range of from about 40 to 75% by weight of the cementitious binder; metakaolin in an amount greater than about 5% by weight of the cementitious binder; silica fume in an amount up to about 15% by weight of the cementitious binder; and cement kiln dust in an amount greater than about 10% by weight of the cementitious binder, the cement kiln dust including chlorine in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the cement kiln dust, the cementitious binder providing a cementitious settable composition, when added with water and without a lightweight additive, that has a density lower than about 13 pounds per gallon and greater than about 11 pounds per gallon and a 24 hour compressive strength at 100 F, as hardened, of at least 500 psi.

Abstract: A wireless meter-reading system includes a utility meter having a housing and a face and a recording device located in the housing. The recording device is adapted to read and convert data located on a portion of the face to wirelessly transmittable data. A power source coupled to the recording device permits continuous and instantaneous capture of the wirelessly transmittable data from the face of the utility meter by the recording device. A communication device provided for wirelessly receiving and transmitting data between a consumer site and a utility provider site facilitates monitoring of the face of the utility meter by the consumer site and by the utility provider site. A method for allowing a consumer to join a secured wireless network of a utility provider comprises the consumer paying a fee to the utility provider. Both the consumer and the utility provider benefit from this arrangement.