Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing an application services cloud based on text-based messaging that hosts a plurality of application services that enables applications to be designed and delivered in a simple, productive, and extensible user experience. The present disclosure transforms any device equipped with text-based messaging into a cloud computer, a thin client with connected access to cloud-hosted applications. The disclosure overcomes heretofore unsolved platform design and implementation challenges for text-based messaging applications such as issues of user interface constraints, security, service discovery, information filtering and tracking, platform integration and extensibility, and architectural scalability.

Abstract: An electric bicycle includes at least two internal storage compartments accessible by moving a seat to an open position. The storage compartments are arrange side-by-side and separated by a dead space (e.g., a wall). The electric bicycle includes a lock mechanism disposed in the dead space for selectively locking the seat in a closed position. As so arranged, the lock mechanism does not reduce the size of the two internal storage compartments and is less likely to be tampered with in comparison to lock mechanisms that are located around the perimeter of the storage compartments.

Abstract: An electric bicycle includes at least two internal storage compartments accessible by moving a seat to an open position. The storage compartments are arrange side-by-side and separated by a dead space (e.g., a wall). The electric bicycle includes a lock mechanism disposed in the dead space for selectively locking the seat in a closed position. As so arranged, the lock mechanism does not reduce the size of the two internal storage compartments and is less likely to be tapered with in comparison to lock mechanisms that are located around the perimeter of the storage compartments.

Abstract: An electric bicycle includes a light-weight crankshaft supporting unit. The crankshaft supporting unit has a U-shape and compactly supports both a battery and a pedal crankshaft. An electric motor is mounted remotely from the pedal crankshaft. A support shaft for a kick stand, a coupling shaft of a rear arm, and a mounting piece all extend between the sides of the crankshaft supporting member and add structural rigidity to the light-weight unit. The crankshaft supporting unit is compact and allows the battery to be placed lower so as to lower the bicycle's center of gravity.

Abstract: A power transmission mechanism for an automatic transmission, configured to establish seven or more forward speeds and one reverse speed. The power transmission mechanism includes four simple planetary gears, three connection members interconnecting two of the rotating members of the planetary gears, three clutches selectively connectable between two of the rotating members, and four brakes each operable to hold selectively against rotation one of the rotating members.

Abstract: An electrically-powered scooter including a front wheel, a rear wheel and a frame assembly. A handlebar assembly and a seat assembly are supported by the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a left frame rail and a right frame rail spaced laterally from one another and extending between the handle bar assembly and the seat assembly. A battery support extends between the left and the right frame rails at a position intermediate the handle bar assembly and the seat assembly. A battery is supported by the battery support. In one arrangement, the battery support includes an enclosure defining a battery storage chamber. The enclosure includes a guide member configured to engage a guide recess of the battery to guide the battery into the battery storage chamber. In another arrangement, the battery may include a recharging port, an axis of which defines an oblique angle with an axis of the battery.

Abstract: A power transmission mechanism for an automatic transmission, configured to establish seven or more forward speeds and one reverse speed. The power transmission mechanism includes four simple planetary gears, three connection members interconnecting two of the rotating members of the planetary gears, three clutches selectively connectable between two of the rotating members, and four brakes each operable to hold selectively against rotation one of the rotating members.

Abstract: An electrically-powered scooter including a front wheel, a rear wheel and a frame assembly. A handlebar assembly and a seat assembly are supported by the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a left frame rail and a right frame rail spaced laterally from one another and extending between the handle bar assembly and the seat assembly. A battery support extends between the left and the right frame rails at a position intermediate the handle bar assembly and the seat assembly. A battery is supported by the battery support. In one arrangement, the battery support includes an enclosure defining a battery storage chamber. The enclosure includes a guide member configured to engage a guide recess of the battery to guide the battery into the battery storage chamber. In another arrangement, the battery may include a recharging port, an axis of which defines an oblique angle with an axis of the battery.

Abstract: Control system for engine comprising supercharger for supercharging an intake gas introduced into the engine, pressure detector for detecting a supercharging pressure of the intake gas, supercharging pressure control device for controlling the supercharging pressure to a first predetermined pressure provided in accordance with engine operating condition, engine output control device for controlling an engine output other than the supercharging pressure control device. The engine output is restricted by the engine output control device when the pressure is increased beyond a second predetermined pressure which is greater than the first predetermined pressure. The second predetermined pressure is increased as the first predetermined pressure is increased for an improved supercharging pressure control.

Abstract: An air-fuel ratio controlling apparatus of an engine having an electronic control type automatic change gear ensures the expected acceleration feeling when a power mode is selected in the low load operation with a view to the start or the like of the automobile, and ensures the operation with emphasis upon the fuel cost. An air-fuel ratio adjusting means is provided to correct the air-fuel ratio to be richer during the low load operation of the engine when the power mode is selected than when an economy mode is selected.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine equipped with a supercharger and an idling speed control system comprises a combustion chamber provided with an exhaust passage and an inlet passage in which the supercharger is provided, a throttle valve provided at a downstream portion of the inlet passage compared with the supercharger, an intercooler provided at the downstream portion of the inlet passage compared with the supercharger, a bypass passage provided to the inlet passage for detouring the throttle valve with one end thereof connected with a portion of the inlet passage between the supercharger and the intercooler and the other end thereof connected with another portion of the inlet passage downstream from the intercooler, and an air flow control valve for adjusting intake air mass flow supplied through the bypass passage to the combustion chamber on the occasion of a start of the engine and/or during an idle operation of the engine.