Abstract: A hot water supply apparatus includes a hot water supply channel. The hot water supply channel includes a heating section configured to heat water and a tank configured to store the water heated by the heating section. The hot water supply channel is configured to execute a first hot water supply operation in a hot water storage state in which a low-temperature layer, a medium-temperature layer, and a high-temperature layer are formed in the tank. The first hot water supply operation includes heating water in the medium-temperature layer to a first temperature by the heating section and supplying the water heated to a hot water supply target.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for optimizing social collaboration is provided. The present invention may include identifying content within a social collaboration history with a high level of engagement. The present invention may include generating one or more groups of unique topic keywords based on the identified content. The present invention may include receiving a potential post from a user. The present invention may include identifying an overlap between the potential post and at least one of the one or more groups of unique topic keywords. The present invention may include providing one or more recommendations to the user.

Abstract: A structure-lining apparatus comprising a plurality of transversely and longitudinally extending panels connectable to a structure and connectable edge-to-edge via complementary connector components on their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises transversely extending edges generally orthogonal to their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises first and second complementary connector components on first and second longitudinally extending edges thereof.

Abstract: A pair of adjustable pliers with lever type positioning device includes a clamp body, a first handle slidably engaged with the clamp body, a second handle, and a lever type positioning device. The first handle includes an adjustment tooth. The lever type positioning device pivotally combines the second handle with the first handle, so that the second handle and the clamp body are linked. The lever type positioning device includes a lever member and a positioning member. The lever member pivots between a locked position and a release position. The positioning member is combined with the lever member and includes a positioning tooth. At the locked position, the positioning tooth is engaged with the adjustment tooth. At the release position, the positioning member is disengaged from the adjustment tooth, thereby adjusting the opening degree between the clamp body and the first handle.

Abstract: An approach for assisting users with disabilities in an emergency situation relating to a vehicle is disclosed. The approach determines the profile of the passenger in a vehicle by noting preferences and disabilities associated with the passenger. After a vehicle accident, the approach determines the condition of the vehicle and the condition of the passenger. Based on various information received, the approach creates an action list of solutions for the passenger, wherein the action list has assigned dynamic risk scores. The approach determines the best solution based on the risk scores and selects the best solution from the action list.

Abstract: A method for data access control among multiple nodes and a data access system are provided. The data access system includes a data interconnect controller circuit that allocates resources of one or more slaves by one or more masters according to operating parameters of an interleaver, and includes an intelligent control module that collects use efficiency data of the one or more slaves and obtains a current setting of the data interconnect controller circuit via a monitor. The monitor calculates scores of use efficiency data. The scores and the setting are inputted to a neural network model. Parameters of the neural network model are adjusted according to the scores, and a new setting generated by the neural network model is applied to the interleaver of the data interconnect controller circuit, so that the data interconnect controller circuit performs access control among the multiple nodes with the new setting.

Abstract: A method for downloading an application includes, after learning that an application is downloaded by a second user equipment, sending, by a first user equipment that has an association relationship with the second user equipment, a downloading request for the application downloaded by the second user equipment to an application server, where the downloading request carries capability information of the first user equipment, and receiving, by the first user equipment, an application to be downloaded, where the application matches the capability information of the first user equipment and is sent by the application server.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may be related to apparatuses, processes, and techniques related to a bidirectional optical grating coupler that may be used for testing. A photonic apparatus includes a first layer with electro-optical circuitry that is optically coupled with a bidirectional optical grating coupler. A second layer is physically coupled with a first side of the first layer and includes a first light path to optically coupled with the bidirectional optical grating coupler. A third layer is physically coupled with a second side of the first layer opposite the first side of the first layer, and includes a second light path that optically couples with the bidirectional grating coupler. Operational testing of the electro-optical circuitry is based in part on light received or transmitted through the second light path. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A branch vessel stent including a stent body and a first developing member, where the first developing member includes a first developing portion and a second developing portion. A length of the first developing portion and a length of the second developing portion in an axial direction of the stent body are both not less than 0.5 mm. A distance between the intersections of the first developing portion and the second developing portion on a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the stent body gradually increases from a position where the distance is the minimum distance to an end that is away from a first end of the first developing portion or the second developing portion. The minimum distance between the intersections of the first developing portion and the second developing portion on a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the stent body is less than 2 mm.

Abstract: A method for online detecting and analyzing multiple state parameters in fermentation and malodorous pollution processes by using an electronic nose instrument of gas sensitivity and gas chromatography, where the electronic nose instrument includes a gas sensor array module, a capillary gas chromatographic column module, a gas auto-sampling module, a computer control and analysis module and an auxiliary gas source, which is configured to perform cyclically long-term online detection and intelligent analysis of a plurality of bio-fermentation processes or a plurality of malodorous pollution processes.

Abstract: A cloud system that includes a request interface, a policy creator circuit, a cloud interface, and a raw data manager circuit. The request interface configured to interpret a vehicle data collection request for at least one identified vehicle. The policy creator circuit structured to determine a data collection policy in response to the vehicle data collection request. The cloud interface configured to provide the data collection policy to the at least one identified vehicle, and to receive responsive vehicle data from the at least one identified vehicle. The raw data manager circuit structured to store at least a portion of the responsive vehicle data.

Abstract: The present invention provides an online interactive uninterruptible power supply and method for control thereof. The online interactive uninterruptible power supply includes: an automatic voltage regulator and a changeover switch which are sequentially connected between an AC input and an AC output; a rectifying circuit, an input of the rectifying circuit being connected to the AC input; a charger, an input of the charger being connected to an output of the rectifying circuit and an output of the charger being configured for connection to a rechargeable battery; a DC-DC converter, an input of the DC-DC converter being connected to the rechargeable battery; and a first inverter, an input of the first inverter being connected to an output of the DC-DC converter. The changeover switch is configured to controllably connect the AC output to one of the automatic voltage regulator and an output of the first inverter.

Abstract: There is a need for solutions that predictive data analytics with improved training efficiency and/or accuracy. This need can be addressed by, for example, processing an original feature entry to generate a group of low-order feature values, including performing a first number of iterations of a feature engineering transformation to generate a group of engineered feature values and determining the group of low-ordered feature values based on a number of feature values from the group of engineered feature values; processing the original feature entry to generate a group of high-order feature values; merging the group of low-order feature values and the group of high-order feature values to generate a processed feature entry corresponding to the original feature entry; and providing the processed feature entry as an input to a prediction unit.

Abstract: Local passive matrix displays and methods of operation are described. In an embodiment, the display includes a pixel driver chip coupled with a matrix of rows and columns of LEDs. The pixel driver chips may be arranged in rows across the display with separate portions to operate separate matrices of LEDs.

Abstract: Aspects present herein relate to methods and devices for wireless communication including an apparatus, e.g., a UE and/or a base station. The apparatus may detect an MPE event for at least one CC or at least one panel of the at least one CC. The apparatus may also configure a MAC-CE based on the MPE event, the MAC-CE including a plurality of octets and at least one IE, such that each of the at least one IE includes at least one of the plurality of octets. Additionally, the apparatus may transmit, to a base station, the MAC-CE including the plurality of octets and the at least one IE.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes forming a redistribution layer (RDL) over an active side of a semiconductor die. A die pad of the semiconductor die is connected to an interconnect segment of the RDL by way of a bond wire. An encapsulating layer is formed over the active side of the semiconductor die such that exposed portions of the die pad and the bond wire are embedded in the encapsulating layer.

Abstract: A cellulose acetate foam having a density of less than 0.20 g/cm3 and an average foam cell size of less than 200 micrometers is disclosed. A foamable composition, a method for foaming a foam and articles including, prepared or formed from the foam are also described.

Abstract: A pickleball paddle is provided with improvements or modifications to control noise. Embodiments described relate to pickleball paddles for reducing the loudness and/or frequency of sound generated when a ball strikes the pickleball paddle. In some embodiments, the paddle comprises a surface comprising a graphene infused acoustic layer. In some embodiments, the graphene infused acoustic layer comprises between about 1% to 25% graphene. In some embodiments, the graphene infused acoustic layer comprises an effective amount of graphene to provide durability. The paddle can reduce frequency of sound generated to between 500 hz to 800 hz.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle charging and thermal operation includes monitoring at least a charge characteristic of a battery system and a thermal characteristic of the battery system. The method predicts a battery system temperature at a future time (t) based at least in part on the monitored characteristics using a predictive physics model and maintains the battery system temperature above a minimum temperature threshold and below a maximum temperature threshold by adjusting a charging profile based at least in part on the predicted battery system temperature.