Abstract: A connection between form assemblies of a form for a composite part is disclosed. The connection includes an indexing bolt for connecting first and second form assemblies of a form for a composite part to one another. The indexing bolt includes a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank has a first barrel portion, a second barrel portion spaced apart from the first barrel portion, and an indexing section extending between the first barrel portion and the second barrel portion. The indexing section includes a tapered portion that is receivable within the tapered opening of the alignment plate of the second form assembly. The first barrel portion has a first diameter and the second barrel portion has a second diameter. The first diameter is different than the second diameter. The first and second barrel assemblies each include external threading.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laser device configured to detect material contamination and respond accordingly, thereby minimizing contaminant ignition and damage resulting therefrom. The laser device includes a laser source, an optical waveguide with first and second ends, and control circuitry that includes a photodetector and a comparator. The optical waveguide is configured to transmit a laser beam received from the laser source and further configured to receive light caused by contaminant ignition. The control circuitry is configured to detect an amount of said light after it is received by the optical waveguide, transmitted therethrough, and finally received at the photodetector. The control circuitry is further configured to determine whether the amount of light satisfies a shutdown threshold and then cause the laser source to stop emitting the laser beam if the shutdown threshold is satisfied.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automatically preserving data in a data preservation system. The method comprises receiving, by the data preservation system, first data to be preserved, the first data comprising one or more first constituent data. The method further comprises processing, by the data preservation system, each one of the one or more first constituent data to generate second data representing the received first data to be preserved. The second data comprises structured data adhering to a pre-defined data model and one or more second constituent data representing the one or more first constituent data. The method further comprises storing, by the data preservation system, the second data in the data preservation system for later retrieval.

Abstract: A method of forming a contact to a semiconductor device is provided that forms an alloy composed of nickel (Ni), platinum (Pt), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti) and a semiconductor material. The methods may include forming a nickel and platinum semiconductor alloy at a base of a via. A titanium layer having an angstrom scale thickness is deposited in the via in contact with the nickel platinum semiconductor alloy. An aluminum containing fill is deposited atop the titanium layer. A forming gas anneal including an oxygen containing atmosphere is applied to the structure to provide a contact alloy comprising nickel, platinum, aluminum, titanium and a semiconductor element from the contact surface of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A hi-hat cymbal controller for use with an electronic moveable hi-hat cymbal and clutch, both couplable to the pull rod of a traditional hi-hat stand, contains an internally movable electromagnetic field source and sensor responsive to electromagnetic field changes. Downward motion of the hi hat cymbal and/or clutch relative to the stationary controller causes the field source to move axially relative to the sensor which generates a signal data useful by a drum module to initiate and terminate playback of audio samples characteristic of the co-action between the top and bottom cymbals of an acoustic hi-hat system.

Abstract: A method of forming a contact to a semiconductor device is provided that forms an alloy composed of nickel (Ni), platinum (Pt), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti) and a semiconductor material. The methods may include forming a nickel and platinum semiconductor alloy at a base of a via. A titanium layer having an angstrom scale thickness is deposited in the via in contact with the nickel platinum semiconductor alloy. An aluminum containing fill is deposited atop the titanium layer. A forming gas anneal including an oxygen containing atmosphere is applied to the structure to provide a contact alloy comprising nickel, platinum, aluminum, titanium and a semiconductor element from the contact surface of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of automatically preserving digital documents stored in a digital preservation system. The method comprises receiving an indication of a change to at least one of configuration data or tools of the digital preservation system, processing the indication to determine at least one affected asset which is stored by the digital preservation system and is affected by the change, determining at least one action to be performed by a tool of the preservation system on the at least one affected asset.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing a dataset or telematic load regarding vehicle information of a telematics system while also preserving the ability of a cloud-based server to perform analytics on the reduced dataset that would otherwise require full-fidelity data. A method, according to one implementation, includes the step of obtaining datasets from a plurality of sensors on a vehicle, where the datasets include vehicle-related metrics indicative of operations of the vehicle. The method further includes the step of extracting relevant data from the datasets to reduce a telematic load. Also, the method includes wirelessly transmitting the relevant data to a remote server using an external interface. The step of extracting the relevant data is configured to preserve the ability of the remote server to perform high-fidelity analytics on the relevant data.

Abstract: A data hub for servicing data hub dependent data consumers includes a persistent storage and a data validator. The persistent storage stores validated data. The data validator obtains a data validation request; in response to obtaining the data validation request: imports data from a data aggregator to obtain the validated data; performs a continuity analysis of the validated data to generate a data deviation report; and provides a portion of the validated data to one of the data hub dependent data consumers.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. The system includes a vaporizable material insert containing a vaporizable material. The vaporizer device including a heating system. The heating system including a heating element positioned adjacent a vaporizable material compartment. The vaporizable material compartment configured to receive the vaporizable material insert. The heating system including an airflow pathway extending along the vaporizable material compartment. The temperature of the heating element may be adjusted such that a consistent total particulate matter (TPM) is delivered with each successive puff. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for distributing an operation across vehicles. A data processing system including one or more processors, coupled to memory can identify an operation executable by the data processing system. The data processing system can calculate a duration of a communication channel between the vehicle and a second vehicle and determine that the duration of the communication channel is greater than or equal to a threshold. The data processing system can determine, responsive to the determination that the duration of the communication channel is greater than or equal to the threshold, to split the operation into a first and second process for distributed processing by the vehicle and the second vehicle. The data processing system can transmit, responsive to the determination to split the operation, a request to perform the second process to the second vehicle to cause the second vehicle to execute the second process.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. In some embodiments, the system includes a vaporizer device with a heating system configured to heat a vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a heating element positioned adjacent a vaporizable material compartment configured to receive the vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a compression plate configured to press the vaporizable material insert against the heating element. The heating system can include an airflow pathway extending along the vaporizable material compartment. Various embodiments of vaporizer material inserts that can be included and used with the system are also described. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A device for treating sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea comprising an upper portion, and a lower portion; wherein a first bottom surface of the upper portion, is joined to a second top surface of the lower portion using a sealant. A method of treating sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea includes using an oral appliance, and a positive airway pressure machine for assisting a user to breathe through the nose.

Abstract: A method of forming a contact to a semiconductor device is provided that forms an alloy composed of nickel (Ni), platinum (Pt), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti) and a semiconductor material. The methods may include forming a nickel and platinum semiconductor alloy at a base of a via. A titanium layer having an angstrom scale thickness is deposited in the via in contact with the nickel platinum semiconductor alloy. An aluminum containing fill is deposited atop the titanium layer. A forming gas anneal including an oxygen containing atmosphere is applied to the structure to provide a contact alloy comprising nickel, platinum, aluminum, titanium and a semiconductor element from the contact surface of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A device for treating sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea comprising an upper portion, and a lower portion; wherein a first bottom surface of the upper portion, is joined to a second top surface of the lower portion using a sealant. A method of treating sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea includes using an oral appliance, and a positive airway pressure machine for assisting a user to breathe through the nose.

Abstract: A data hub for servicing data hub dependent data consumers includes a persistent storage and a data validator. The persistent storage stores validated data. The data validator obtains a data validation request; in response to obtaining the data validation request: imports data from a data aggregator to obtain the validated data; performs a continuity analysis of the validated data to generate a data deviation report; and provides a portion of the validated data to one of the data hub dependent data consumers.

Abstract: A method of forming a contact to a semiconductor device is provided that forms an alloy composed of nickel (Ni), platinum (Pt), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti) and a semiconductor material. The methods may include forming a nickel and platinum semiconductor alloy at a base of a via. A titanium layer having an angstrom scale thickness is deposited in the via in contact with the nickel platinum semiconductor alloy. An aluminum containing fill is deposited atop the titanium layer. A forming gas anneal including an oxygen containing atmosphere is applied to the structure to provide a contact alloy comprising nickel, platinum, aluminum, titanium and a semiconductor element from the contact surface of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A data hub for servicing data hub dependent data consumers includes a persistent storage and a data validator. The persistent storage stores validated data. The data validator obtains a data validation request; in response to obtaining the data validation request: imports data from a data aggregator to obtain the validated data; performs a continuity analysis of the validated data to generate a data deviation report; and provides a portion of the validated data to one of the data hub dependent data consumers.

Abstract: A method of forming a contact to a semiconductor device is provided that forms an alloy composed of nickel (Ni), platinum (Pt), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti) and a semiconductor material. The methods may include forming a nickel and platinum semiconductor alloy at a base of a via. A titanium layer having an angstrom scale thickness is deposited in the via in contact with the nickel platinum semiconductor alloy. An aluminum containing fill is deposited atop the titanium layer. A forming gas anneal including an oxygen containing atmosphere is applied to the structure to provide a contact alloy comprising nickel, platinum, aluminum, titanium and a semiconductor element from the contact surface of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method of forming a contact to a semiconductor device is provided that forms an alloy composed of nickel (Ni), platinum (Pt), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti) and a semiconductor material. The methods may include forming a nickel and platinum semiconductor alloy at a base of a via. A titanium layer having an angstrom scale thickness is deposited in the via in contact with the nickel platinum semiconductor alloy. An aluminum containing fill is deposited atop the titanium layer. A forming gas anneal including an oxygen containing atmosphere is applied to the structure to provide a contact alloy comprising nickel, platinum, aluminum, titanium and a semiconductor element from the contact surface of the semiconductor device.