Abstract: A plurality of access point (AP) devices configured to provide a wireless network at a site within a geographic region and a management system (NMS) configured to manage the plurality of APs are described. An AP device sends, to the NMS, a message including version information of hardware compliance data currently stored at the AP device. The NMS determines, based on the version information, whether the first version of the hardware compliance data stored at the AP device is in compliance with applicable regulations of the geographic region. When the first version is not in compliance, the AP device receives, from the NMS, a second version of the hardware compliance data that is in compliance with the applicable regulations of the geographic region. The AP device enables operation of one or more hardware components of the AP device in accordance with the second version of the hardware compliance data.

Abstract: Method and systems for cleaning and wetting a semiconductor substrate, are provided. Methods and systems include forming an atmosphere in a basin housing the semiconductor substrate with a gas having a higher solubility in a wetting agent than oxygen. Methods and systems include spraying the wetting agent with a spray head onto the substrate while maintaining the atmosphere. Methods and systems include rotationally translating the semiconductor substrate, the spray head, or both the semiconductor substrate and the spray head, Methods and systems include wetting a plurality of features defined in the substrate.

Abstract: A prosthetic or orthotic device using at least one of measurements of residual limb length or circumference to define a prosthetic socket assembly configuration, comprising modular socket components fitted to the individual user's residual limb having a mounting point for an attachment, at least one compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit, and at least one second compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit wherein the first compliant member and the second compliant member work in cooperation with the stabilizing unit(s) to control bone position and support the limb within the interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for purposeful computing are disclosed that, among other things, include enabling an operating system for connected computing configured for identification, evaluation, selection, and/or use of suitable to user purposes' resources to produce outcomes optimized to such purposes' fulfillment. Such resources populate a distributed resource ecosphere and have associated attributes that inform regarding resource suitability.

Abstract: Operating a gaseous fuel engine system includes urging a mixture containing a gaseous hydrogen fuel and air into a pocket in an igniter fluidly connected to a cylinder to form an ignition charge, and igniting the ignition charge via a flame kernel formed by energizing spark electrodes of the igniter. The method further includes igniting a main charge containing the gaseous hydrogen fuel via a flame jet of the ignition charge from the igniter. The pocket is shielded from the cylinder sufficiently to form within the pocket a flow field protecting the flame kernel, while fluidly connected to the cylinder sufficiently to clear the pocket of residual combustion gases.

Abstract: A novel foot support device includes a first sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a first foot, a second sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a second foot, and a backwall adapted to engage both the plantar region of the first foot and the plantar region of the second foot. In a particular embodiment, the first sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, the second sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, and the backwall includes an inclined interior surface. In another particular embodiment, the foot support device includes sidewalls and a backwall that can flatten and pivot relative to one another, facilitating a collapsible foot support device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for purposeful computing are disclosed that, among other things, include a user purpose class resource information computing environment. Such environment supports resource purpose classes, and further supports resource identification information sets that characterize their respective subject matter resources. The computing environment can be used to identify and evaluate one or more purpose class subject matter resource members.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a device that includes an orientation sensor. Based on the device's orientation, a transmit power of the device is limited to ensure that transmission of the device do not exceed regulatory requirements. The transmit power limit is based, in some embodiments, on a manufacturer or model of the device, which indicates a position of one or more antennas relative to the device, and allows for a determination of an amount of power transmitted above the horizon in a given orientation.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to facilitate user purpose in a computing architecture.

Abstract: Systems and methods for purposeful computing are disclosed that, among other things, include enabling an operating system for connected computing configured for identification, evaluation, selection, and/or use of suitable to user purposes' resources to produce outcomes optimized to such purposes' fulfillment. Such resources populate a distributed resource ecosphere and have associated attributes that inform regarding resource suitability.

Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit including a substrate, a plurality of oxide layers on the substrate, and various passive and active integrated optical components in the plurality of oxide layers. The integrated optical components include silicon nitride waveguides, a Pockets effect phase shifter (e.g., BaTiO3 phase shifter), a superconductive nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD), an optical isolation structure surrounding the SNSPD, a single photon generator, a thermal isolation structure, a heater, a temperature sensor, a photodiode for data communication (e.g., a Ge photodiode), or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A spark plug includes a central electrode member and an outer electrode member. The central electrode member includes a central base and a plurality of electrode prongs extending in an axial direction from the central base. The outer electrode member surrounds the central electrode member. The outer electrode member includes a wall that is radially spaced from the plurality of electrode prongs to allow a series of electric arcs to form between the wall and the plurality of electrode prongs. The outer electrode member and the central electrode member are sized and positioned relative to one another such that a first rate of wear of the outer electrode member, along a longitudinal axis of the spark plug, is substantially equal to a second rate of wear of the central electrode member along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A novel foot support device includes a first sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a first foot, a second sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a second foot, and a backwall adapted to engage both the plantar region of the first foot and the plantar region of the second foot. In a particular embodiment, the first sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, the second sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, and the backwall includes an inclined interior surface. In another particular embodiment, the foot support device includes sidewalls and a backwall that can flatten and pivot relative to one another, facilitating a collapsible foot support device.

Abstract: A plurality of access point (AP) devices configured to provide a wireless network at a site within a geographic region and a management system (NMS) configured to manage the plurality of APs are described. An AP device sends, to the NMS, a message including version information of hardware compliance data currently stored at the AP device. The NMS determines, based on the version information, whether the first version of the hardware compliance data stored at the AP device is in compliance with applicable regulations of the geographic region. When the first version is not in compliance, the AP device receives, from the NMS, a second version of the hardware compliance data that is in compliance with the applicable regulations of the geographic region. The AP device enables operation of one or more hardware components of the AP device in accordance with the second version of the hardware compliance data.

Abstract: Operating a gaseous fuel engine system includes urging a mixture containing a gaseous hydrogen fuel and air into a pocket in an igniter fluidly connected to a cylinder to form an ignition charge, and igniting the ignition charge via a flame kernel formed by energizing spark electrodes of the igniter. The method further includes igniting a main charge containing the gaseous hydrogen fuel via a flame jet of the ignition charge from the igniter. The pocket is shielded from the cylinder sufficiently to form within the pocket a flow field protecting the flame kernel, while fluidly connected to the cylinder sufficiently to clear the pocket of residual combustion gases.

Abstract: A transfemoral prosthetic level socket system for a user's lower limb comprising modular socket components fitted to the individual user's residual limb having a mounting point for an attachment, at least one compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit, and at least one second compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit wherein the first compliant member and the second compliant member work in cooperation with the stabilizing unit(s) to control bone position and support the limb within the interface.

Abstract: A spark plug includes a central electrode member and an outer electrode member. The central electrode member includes a central base and a plurality of electrode prongs extending in an axial direction from the central base. The outer electrode member surrounds the central electrode member. The outer electrode member includes a wall that is radially spaced from the plurality of electrode prongs to allow a series of electric arcs to form between the wall and the plurality of electrode prongs. The outer electrode member and the central electrode member are sized and positioned relative to one another such that a first rate of wear of the outer electrode member, along a longitudinal axis of the spark plug, is substantially equal to a second rate of wear of the central electrode member along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A spark plug includes a central electrode member and an outer electrode member. The central electrode member includes a central base and a plurality of electrode prongs extending in an axial direction from the central base. The outer electrode member surrounds the central electrode member. The outer electrode member includes a wall that is radially spaced from the plurality of electrode prongs to allow a series of electric arcs to form between the wall and the plurality of electrode prongs. The outer electrode member and the central electrode member are sized and positioned relative to one another such that a first rate of wear of the outer electrode member, along a longitudinal axis of the spark plug, is substantially equal to a second rate of wear of the central electrode member along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to facilitate user purpose in a computing architecture.

Abstract: An air hammock for a prosthetic with dynamic conformity to better match to the underlying limb shape in real-time through a combination of structural support members with modularly adjustable compliant members thereby creating an air hammock for a prosthetic by suspending the limb within the socket without pressure on the bottom of the residual limb.