Abstract: A multi-function device (MFD) (100) configured to provide real-time help feedback to a user, comprising: one or more MFD sensors (390) configured to obtain MFD sensor data; a processor (320) configured to: (i) automatically receive MFD monitoring data, the MFD monitoring data comprising MFD sensor data and user input data to an MFD, the user input data comprising a request for assistance with a component of the MFD; (ii) automatically detect, from the received MFD monitoring data, an anomaly in one or more of the one or more MFDs; (iii) automatically identify, by a trained support model analyzing the detected anomaly, a solution to the detected anomaly; and a user interface (340) configured to automatically provide the identified solution to the user, wherein the identified solution is provided to the user in real-time in response to the provided request for assistance.

Abstract: A multi-function device (MFD) (100) configured to detect an MFD anomaly and provide support, comprising: one or more MFD sensors (390) configured to obtain MFD sensor data; a processor (320) configured to: (i) receive MFD monitoring data, the MFD monitoring data comprising one or more of the MFD sensor data and user input data received from a user of the MFD; (ii) detect, from the received MFD monitoring data, an anomaly in one or more of the one or more MFDs; (iii) identify, by a trained support model analyzing the detected anomaly, a solution to the detected anomaly; and a user interface (340) configured to provide the identified solution to the user.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure relate to apparatus (101) for positioning mobile devices (105). The apparatus (101) comprises means for: obtaining a time of arrival of at least one audio signal (131) at a mobile device (105), wherein the audio signal (131) is generated with a photoacoustic effect; and using the time of the arrival of the audio signal (131) to estimate a location of the mobile device (105).

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method receives a file. The file is packed using a packing method. An entropy profile is generated for the file. The entropy profile describes an entropy of data over positions in the file. The method generates a rule to detect the entropy profile of the file by analyzing entropy values from the entropy profile in slices in the file. The rule is output. The rule is usable to detect in other files that use the packing method based on analyzing entropy in slices of the other files.

Abstract: A valve seat assembly and a plug head assembly is provided herein. The valve seat may include a set of ceramic valve seat liners. The plug head assembly may include a set of ceramic plug head liners.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method receives a file. The file is packed using a packing method. An entropy profile is generated for the file. The entropy profile describes an entropy of data over positions in the file. The method generates a rule to detect the entropy profile of the file by analyzing entropy values from the entropy profile in slices in the file. The rule is output. The rule is usable to detect in other files that use the packing method based on analyzing entropy in slices of the other files.

Abstract: A multi-function device (MFD) (100) configured to detect an MFD anomaly and provide support, comprising: one or more MFD sensors (390) configured to obtain MFD sensor data; a processor (320) configured to: (i) receive MFD monitoring data, the MFD monitoring data comprising one or more of the MFD sensor data and user input data received from a user of the MFD; (ii) detect, from the received MFD monitoring data, an anomaly in one or more of the one or more MFDs; (iii) identify, by a trained support model analyzing the detected anomaly, a solution to the detected anomaly; and a user interface (340) configured to provide the identified solution to the user.

Abstract: A multi-function device (MFD) (100) configured to provide real-time help feedback to a user, comprising: one or more MFD sensors (390) configured to obtain MFD sensor data; a processor (320) configured to: (i) automatically receive MFD monitoring data, the MFD monitoring data comprising MFD sensor data and user input data to an MFD, the user input data comprising a request for assistance with a component of the MFD; (ii) automatically detect, from the received MFD monitoring data, an anomaly in one or more of the one or more MFDs; (iii) automatically identify, by a trained support model analyzing the detected anomaly, a solution to the detected anomaly; and a user interface (340) configured to automatically provide the identified solution to the user, wherein the identified solution is provided to the user in real-time in response to the provided request for assistance.

Abstract: A multi-function device (MFD), comprising: one or more MFD sensors configured to obtain MFD sensor data; a processor configured to: (i) receive MFD monitoring data, the MFD monitoring data comprising one or more of the MFD sensor data and user input data received via the user interface; (ii) direct transmission of the received MFD monitoring data to a remote central processor, the remote central processor configured to detect, from the received MFD monitoring data, an anomaly in the MFD, the remote central processor further comprising a trained support model configured to identify a solution to the detected anomaly; (iii) receive the identified solution from the remote central processor; and a user interface configured to provide the identified solution.

Abstract: A microphone apparatus including: a casing; a composite material located within the casing, the composite material including at least in part conductive particles, the composite material configured to alter an internal impedance based on a surface disturbance transmitted by an acoustic wave, and wherein the microphone apparatus is configured to be coupled to a surface that transmitted the acoustic wave.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may relate to an apparatus, a method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium configured for tuning radio frequency elements. In some aspects, the aspects may relate to at least one radio frequency element, at least one wireless charging, one or more channels configured to run between a first portion at least substantially adjacent to the at least one wireless charging coil and a second portion at least substantially adjacent to the at least one radio frequency element, and a dielectric fluid disposed within the one or more channels.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-variant control system for an industrial facility. In one form of a method, a processor monitors a behavior of a distributed control system with respect to at least a set of uncontrolled variables, a set of controlled variables, and a set of monitored variables; trains a model based on the monitored behavior utilizing at least one of artificial intelligence or machine learning; and identifies, based on the model, a subset of controlled variables for optimization. Further, the processor monitors a behavior of the industrial facility without the use of the distributed control system; optimizes, based on the monitored behavior, the subset of controlled variables to obtain a target result and restrict variation of values of the set of monitored values; and executes a control system for the industrial facility based on the optimization of the subset of controlled variables.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for providing a multiphase pumping mechanism configured for multiphase cooling of electrical charging circuitry. In the context of an apparatus, the apparatus includes a thermoelectric cooling device having first and second opposed surfaces and a fluid circulation path having first and second branches in thermal communication with the first and second surfaces, respectively, of the thermoelectric cooling device. The fluid circulation path is configured to control flow of fluid therethrough such that the fluid alternately flows through the first and second branches. The first branch of the fluid circulation path is also configured to be in a thermal communication with at least one first component of a mobile electronic device in order to absorb heat and correspondingly cool the at least one first component of the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided including: modulating or modifying light output by one or more light sources, wherein the light output is for use in rendering content in a first direction using a display, wherein the display has at least one curved portion, wherein the modulating or modifying of the light output by the one or more light sources modulates or modifies said light within said at least one curved portion such that said content is rendered in the first direction.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure relate to apparatus (101) for positioning mobile devices (105). The apparatus (101) comprises means for: obtaining a time of arrival of at least one audio signal (131) at a mobile device (105), wherein the audio signal (131) is generated with a photoacoustic effect; and using the time of the arrival of the audio signal (131) to estimate a location of the mobile device (105).

Abstract: A charging apparatus for inductive charging. The charging apparatus comprises one or more charging coils configured to transfer power to a mobile apparatus and at least one flexible diaphragm configured so that movement of the flexible diaphragm directs air flow towards the mobile apparatus. At least one of, the one or more charging coils or actuating circuitry for actuating the one or more charging coils are mounted on the flexible diaphragm.

Abstract: A system for providing haptic feedback to a user, the system comprising a first piezoelectric transducer array comprising multiple piezoelectric transducers, respective ones of which being configured to generate a second signal at a second frequency, and at least one of which being configured to generate a first signal at a first frequency, and a second piezoelectric transducer array comprising multiple piezoelectric transducers, respective ones of which configured to receive the second signal, and at least one of which configured to generate a third signal to initiate generation of the first signal at the said at least one piezoelectric transducer of the first piezoelectric transducer array, the first frequency suitable for providing a haptic feedback signal for a user.

Abstract: A microphone apparatus including: a casing; a composite material located within the casing, the composite material including at least in part conductive particles, the composite material configured to alter an internal impedance based on a surface disturbance transmitted by an acoustic wave, and wherein the microphone apparatus is configured to be coupled to a surface that transmitted the acoustic wave.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure relate to vapour chambers. Examples of the disclosure can provide an apparatus comprising: at least a first vapour chamber portion and a second vapour chamber portion wherein the vapour chamber portions comprise walls housing an internal volume where the internal volume is configured to enable vapour flow; at least one hinge formed from walls of the first vapour chamber portion and walls of the second vapour chamber portion and configured to enable the first vapour chamber portion to be moved relative to the second vapour chamber portion; and wherein the hinge is thermally conductive and configured to enable heat to be transferred from the first vapour chamber portion to the second vapour chamber portion.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, method and computer program product determine the location of a receiver, such as one or more sensors, carried by a device, e.g., a robot. In a method, an audio signal is received in response to a predetermined audio signal provided by at least two audio source devices. For the audio signal that is received from a respective audio source device, the method estimates a first impulse response between the respective audio source device and the receiver. For the first impulse response estimated between each respective audio source device of the at least two audio source devices and the receiver, the method removes one or more reflections from the first impulse response to create direct path information. The method also includes determining a location of the receiver based at least in part upon the direct path information.