Abstract: Systems and methods relating to improving the experience of gig-economy workers are disclosed, with particular reference to gig-economy work involving vehicle use. During or after performance of gig-economy work, data automatically collected may be used to generate and present recommendations or education points to gig-economy workers. Such recommendations may include targeted alerts to notify gig-economy workers of high-demand situations or to coordinate between gig-economy workers and gig-economy customers. Alerts may be generated based upon current excess demand for gig-economy services, as well as gig-economy worker availability and preferences. For example, alerts may be generated in response to detecting emergency conditions in an area in order to mobilize a large number of gig-economy transportation service providers.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes receive, by a networking device, a request from a first computing device, to connect to the networking device. The method also includes creating a first network. The first network is one of a set of networks of the networking device. The first computing device is one of a set of computing devices that are connected to the network device. Each network of the set of networks is initially isolated from other networks of the set of networks when the network is created. Each network of the set of networks comprises a respective computing device of the set of computing devices. The method further includes assigning the first computing device to the first network.

Abstract: An apertured article, insertion article and associated systems. The apertured article having an aperture, which has an aperture periphery, the aperture periphery having an aperture inner periphery and spaced aperture protrusions that extend radially outwardly from the aperture inner periphery to an aperture outer periphery. The aperture outer periphery is defined by distal edges of the spaced aperture protrusions. The aperture inner periphery is positioned along the circumference of an inner aperture reference circle, the inner aperture reference circle inscribing the aperture periphery, and the aperture outer periphery is positioned along the circumference of an outer aperture reference circle. As viewed along a radial line whose origin is at the center of the inner aperture reference circle, the aperture inner periphery can be positioned along 0.4 to 0.6 of the entire circumference of the inner aperture reference circle. The insertion article can be configured for insertion in the apertured article.

Abstract: A connector and associated system. In a first aspect, the connector comprises a patterned surface and a primary track. The patterned surface comprises a surface aperture pattern that is configured to receive at least one protruding element, the protruding element being configured to connect the connector to a first modular component. The primary track is connected to the patterned surface. The primary track can slidably engage a protruding element of a second modular component, thereby connecting the first modular component and the second modular component. In a second aspect, a system can comprise the connector, the first modular component and the second modular component.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a registration message from a network device. The registration request indicates that a first computing device has connected to the computing devices. The method also includes determining a category for the first computing device based on the registration message. The method further includes determining a set of rules for the computing device based on the category. The method further includes transmitting the set of rules to the network device. The set of rules indicates permissions for the first computing device. Each network of the set of networks is initially isolated from other networks of the set of networks when the network is created. Each network of the set of networks comprises a respective computing device of the set of computing devices.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes receive, by a networking device, a request from a first computing device, to connect to the networking device. The method also includes creating a first network. The first network is one of a set of networks of the networking device. The first computing device is one of a set of computing devices that are connected to the network device. Each network of the set of networks is initially isolated from other networks of the set of networks when the network is created. Each network of the set of networks comprises a respective computing device of the set of computing devices. The method further includes assigning the first computing device to the first network.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool and an adapter for a fastener driving tool are described herein for permitting accurate placement of fasteners with respect to an edge of a board (e.g., a top edge of a siding board). The adapter may include an adapter body having a central opening for receiving a head of a fastener driving tool and two or more pins positioned in the adapter body. At least two of the pins are positioned in the adapter body such that, when the central opening receives the head, the pins are equidistant from a center of a barrel through which the fastener driving tool drives fasteners.

Abstract: Embodiments include radiative heat-blocking materials comprising one or more non-fullerene components and optionally one or more hole-scavenging components. Embodiments further include windows comprising a transparent photovoltaic device configured to transmit visible light and absorb infrared radiation, wherein an active layer of the photovoltaic device comprises the radiative heat-blocking material. Embodiments further include other devices based on the radiative heat-blocking materials.

Abstract: A modular gear transmission and associated systems. The modular gear transmission has an assembled configuration, and the modular gear transmission includes a first transmission body and a first transmission gear set. The first transmission gear set includes a first protruding gear, a first intermediate gear set including at least one intermediate transmission gear, and a first transmission socket. The first transmission body is configured so that, when the modular gear transmission is in the assembled configuration, the first transmission body engages the first transmission gear set to hold the first transmission gear set in a rotatable configuration. The first protruding gear is configured so that, when the modular gear transmission is in the assembled configuration, the first protruding gear protrudes from the first transmission body and is rotatably engaged with the first intermediate gear set, the first protruding gear configured to rotate around a first referential axis of rotation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe an active layer of an optoelectronic device comprising a non-fullerene component and optionally one or more hole-scavenging components. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe an optoelectronic device comprising a first electrode material, an active layer, and a second electrode material, wherein the first electrode material and the second electrode material are on opposing sides of the active layer, wherein the active layer comprises a non-fullerene component and optionally one or more hole-scavenging components.

Abstract: A modular gear transmission and associated systems. The modular gear transmission has an assembled configuration, and the modular gear transmission comprises a first transmission body and a first transmission gear set. The first transmission gear set comprises a first protruding gear, a first intermediate gear set comprising at least one intermediate transmission gear, and a first transmission socket. The first transmission body is configured so that, when the modular gear transmission is in the assembled configuration, the first transmission body engages the first transmission gear set to hold the first transmission gear set in a rotatable configuration. The first protruding gear is configured so that, when the modular gear transmission is in the assembled configuration, the first protruding gear protrudes from the first transmission body and is rotatably engaged with the first intermediate gear set, the first protruding gear configured to rotate around a first referential axis of rotation.

Abstract: A connector and associated system. In a first aspect, the connector comprises a patterned surface and a primary track. The patterned surface comprises a surface aperture pattern that is configured to receive at least one protruding element, the protruding element being configured to connect the connector to a first modular component. The primary track is connected to the patterned surface. The primary track can slidably engage a protruding element of a second modular component, thereby connecting the first modular component and the second modular component. In a second aspect, a system can comprise the connector, the first modular component and the second modular component.

Abstract: A process for producing a treated wastewater stream from an initial gaseous wastewater stream. The process begins by condensing a gaseous wastewater stream into a liquid wastewater stream wherein the liquid wastewater stream contains at least one compound susceptible to treatment by chemical oxidation. Both a chemical oxidizer and a copper (I) catalyst are then fed into the liquid wastewater stream. The copper (I) catalyst with the at least one compound are then precipitated to produce a treated wastewater stream.

Abstract: An impact resistant door skin, a door including the same, and a method of manufacturing an impact resistant door skin from a pre-formed door skin are provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one preformed door skin and applying adhesive to a rear side of the at least one preformed door skin. A fiberglass mesh mat is pressed onto the rear side of the at least one preformed door skin. Then, chopped glass fibers coated with adhesive are sprayed onto the rear side of the at least one preformed door skin using a chopper gun to form a layer of chopped glass fibers on the fiberglass mesh mat. The performed door skin may be a molded door skin having at least one recessed panel formed therein.

Abstract: A filet slicing device provides a top and bottom plate to secure the piece of meat, a holder, and a plurality of center plates of varying thicknesses which enable the user to cut filets of corresponding thicknesses. The top plate provides a window, enabling the user to observe the meat and monitoring the progress of the each cut. The holder may be pressed downward into the top window as necessary.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a opto-electronic device which comprises: (a) an upper device component comprising: a counter electrode made of a metal, a conductive oxide or a conductive organic compound; (b) a lower device component comprising: a glass or polymeric carrier substrate, a working electrode comprising a transparent conductive coating adjacent to the glass or polymeric substrate, a blocking layer, an active layer, a hole conducting layer, (c) a conductive adhesive disposed between the upper device component and the lower upper device component, and (d) a contact layer for facilitating the injection of electrons into the active layer, between and in contact with, the conductive adhesive and the hole conducting layer.