Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling an engine idle-stop based on upcoming traffic and road conditions. In one example, a method may include receiving data including traffic information and road characteristics immediately ahead of a vehicle from one or more remote sources, and adjusting one or more vehicle thresholds based on the received data. A duration of a prospective engine idle-stop may be estimated based on the received data and an engine idle-stop may be initiated based on the duration of the prospective engine idle-stop and the adjusted one or more vehicle threshold.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to various ways of improving the functioning of computer systems, information networks, data stores, search engine systems and methods, and other advantages. Among other things, provided herein are methods, systems, components, processes, modules, blocks, circuits, sub-systems, articles, and other elements (collectively referred to in some cases as the “platform” or the “system”) that collectively enable, in one or more datastores (e.g., where each datastore may include one or more databases) and systems, the creation, development, maintenance, and use of a set of custom objects for use in a wide range of activities, including sales activities, marketing activities, service activities, content development activities, and others, as well as improved methods and systems for sales, marketing and services that make use of such entity resolution systems and methods as well as custom objects.

Abstract: Embodiments for improved processing efficiency between a processor and at least one coprocessor are disclosed. Some examples are directed to a processor-coprocessor scheduling in which workloads are scheduled to a coprocessor based on a timing window of the processor. In additional or alternative examples, workloads are assigned to the coprocessor based on the processing resources and/or an order of priority. In connection with the disclosed embodiments, the coprocessor can be implemented by a graphics processing unit (GPU), hardware processing accelerator, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or other processing circuitry. The processor can be implemented by a central processing unit (CPU) or other processing circuitry.

Abstract: Embodiments for improved processing efficiency between a processor and at least one coprocessor are disclosed. Some examples are directed to mapping of workloads to one or more clusters of a coprocessor for execution based on a coprocessor assignment policy. In connection with the disclosed embodiments, the coprocessor can be implemented by a graphics processing unit (GPU), hardware processing accelerator, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or other processing circuitry. The processor can be implemented by a central processing unit (CPU) or other processing circuitry.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lensed optical fiber connector ferrule end faces having molded contact surfaces. The contact surfaces reduce ferrule end face contact area and thereby reduce the influence of trapped dust and debris on lens angular misalignment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a system for digitally interacting with an artist or band that is playing a live show. The system has a first mobile device operated by a listener and comprising a processor, the processor configured receives data from the listener indicative of at least one live performance and data indicative of a requested song the listener desires to see performed at the performance, the mobile device further receives data indicative of an amount of money the listener desires to pay to hear the requested song. The system further has a second mobile device operated by an Artist or Band and comprising a processor, the processor receives data indicative of the requested song, and the Artist or Band performs the requested song.

Abstract: A circuit interrupter includes separable contacts; an operating mechanism; an electronic trip unit; and a current sensor assembly including: a harvester circuit having a primary conductor through which input current passes, a secondary winding and a harvester core structured to saturate at a first input current level, a Rogowski coil structured to measure voltage at an output of the Rogowski coil, the measured voltage indicative of output current of the Rogowski coil, where linearity of the output of Rogowski coil deviates more than a deviation tolerance based at least in part on saturation of the harvester core at the first input current level, and a compensation coil arranged at 180 degree opposite to the secondary winding of the harvester core, the compensation coil structured to delay saturation of the harvester core until the input current reaches a second input current level higher than the first input current level.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing instant voice communications to users of a chat platform. An example method includes: providing a chat platform for a plurality of users, the chat platform including a plurality of chatrooms; presenting, on a client device of a first user from the plurality of users, a graphical user interface corresponding to a first chatroom from the plurality of chatrooms, the graphical user interface including a selectable element for initiating an instant voice communication channel among members of the chatroom, the members including the first user and at least one other user from the plurality of users; receiving, on the client device of the first user, an indication that the user has selected the selectable element in the graphical user interface; and providing, in response to the selection, the instant voice communication channel to client devices associated with the members.

Abstract: Tower erection systems and methods utilizing a load-sharing support member (LS support member) are disclosed. The LS support member can have a first end coupled to a crane tower and a second end configured to repeatably couple to the upper-most tower section of a partially assembled tower stack during assembly. During lifting, a portion of the vertical load is transferred to the partially assembled tower stack.

Abstract: A shelving system includes a shelving unit with at least one open sidewall that provides access to an interior of the shelving unit and one or more inserts that can be selectively connected to and disconnected from an interior of the unit in order to compartmentalize the interior of the unit. This enables a user to separate, sort and store items in the interior in an orderly fashion. The at least one open sidewall also serves to display the items stored in the unit. The shelving unit can be attached to a supporting wall in order to be located at desirable height to facilitate storage and display of the items stored therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to automotive interface systems and methods. In one embodiment, an automotive interface system includes a steering wheel and an integrated interpolated variable impedance array that comprises a grid of sensing elements. The sensing elements are configured to power on simultaneously and to simultaneously generate multiple currents along multiple current paths in response to sensing a touch wherein the amount of current generated by a sensing element of the grid is directly proportional to the force applied by the touch. The automotive interface system also includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a processor communicatively coupled to the interpolated variable impedance array that are configured to receive the multiple currents along multiple current paths and determine a location, a duration, an area, and a force of the touch from the multiple currents along multiple current paths.

Abstract: A closure constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal-forming neck of a container, the closure having a substantially cylindrical shape and comprising substantially flat terminating surfaces forming the opposed ends of the closure, wherein the closure further comprises: (a) a closure precursor having a substantially cylindrical shape and comprising a lateral surface and substantially flat terminating surfaces forming the opposed ends of the closure precursor, wherein the lateral surface and the flat terminating surfaces of the closure precursor have a substantially uniform color; and (b) a decorative layer that at least partially covers at least the lateral surface of the closure precursor.

Abstract: An unmanned vehicle (20) for relaying radio frequency signals in a tactical communications network is described. The unmanned vehicle comprises a processor (22) arranged to receive the location of a first asset (40a); select a relay site (30) from at least one relay site; and control the unmanned vehicle to move to the selected relay site, wherein at the selected relay site, communication between the first asset and the unmanned vehicle is enabled. The unmanned vehicle also comprises a receiver for receiving data from the first asset; and a transmitter for transmitting the data to a second asset (40b, 20, 10). A control unit (60) for an unmanned vehicle, a tactical communications network comprising a plurality of unmanned vehicles, and a method of relaying signals in a tactical communications network using an unmanned vehicle are all also described.

Abstract: A switch assembly for a radio frequency signal and corresponding radio frequency module and wireless device is disclosed. An example switch assembly comprises a first node coupled to an input of the switch assembly, a second node coupled to an output of the switch assembly, a first control node, and a common node; a first switch having a first plurality of transistors coupled between the first and second nodes, each transistor of the first plurality of transistors having a gate, a drain, and a source, each gate of the first plurality of transistors being coupled to the common node; a common resistor coupled between the first control node and the common node; and a second switch coupled between the first control node and the common node in parallel to the common resistor, the second switch configured to selectively bypass the common resistor.

Abstract: A debris deflector includes an at least partially annular body defining a central axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction about the central axis. The at least partially annular body includes an outer radial extremity defining surface, an inner radial extremity defining surface, a first circumferential extremity defining surface, and a second circumferential extremity defining surface. A first deflection surface extends from the first circumferential extremity defining surface, and defines a first surface normal that points away from the central axis.

Abstract: Procedures, methods, architectures, apparatuses, systems, devices, and computer program products may be used to communicate with a wireless network. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may be configured to multiplex the transmission of measurement data, as control plane data, between the WTRU and a network entity via a first wireless path and the transmission of measurement data, as user plane data, between the WTRU and the network entity via a second wireless path. Switching to/from the second wireless path may be based on a state of the first wireless path, a state of the network, a state of the WTRU and/or an amount of measurement data to be communicated by the WTRU or which has been communicated by the WTRU.

Abstract: Software-configurable battery monitoring and management systems and methods provide flexibility in selecting the location where the highest voltage in a block of cells is sensed so as to support control boards to connect to any number of cells. In certain embodiments, battery management is accomplished by measuring cell voltages in a block of cells in a battery stack, determining whether the battery stack comprises a bus bar, determining a sum of the individual cell voltages, and comparing the voltage at the top of a battery stack, including any bus bar, to the sum of the individual cell voltages to obtain a comparison result that may be used to perform a diagnostic procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems that utilize a combination of immunoassay and magnetic immunoassay techniques to detect an analyte within an extended range of specified concentrations. In particular, a device is provided for detecting an analyte in a biological sample. The device includes a first electrochemical sensor positioned on a substrate. The first electrochemical sensor includes an immobilized layer of antibody configured to bind to the analyte. The device further includes a second electrochemical sensor positioned adjacent to the first electrochemical sensor on the substrate, and a magnetic material that generates a magnetic field aligned with respect to the second electrochemical sensor. The magnetic field captures magnetic beads that have an immobilized layer of antibody configured to bind to the analyte, and concentrates the magnetic beads on or near a surface of the second electrochemical sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to interpolated variable impedance touch sensor arrays for force-aware large-surface device interaction. An exemplary system for detecting a continuous pressure curve includes a plurality of physical variable impedance array (VIA) columns connected by interlinked impedance columns and a plurality of physical VIA rows connected by interlinked impedance rows. The system also includes a plurality of column drive sources connected to the interlinked impedance columns and to the plurality of physical VIA columns through the interlinked impedance columns as well as a plurality of row sense sinks connected to the interlinked impedance rows and to the plurality of physical VIA rows through the interlinked impedance rows. Further, the system includes a processor configured to interpolate the continuous pressure curve in the physical VIA columns and physical VIA rows from an electrical signal from the plurality of column drive sources sensed at the plurality of row sense sinks.

Abstract: Classification of cell data includes obtaining a target dataset and an artificial intelligence (AI) model trained to identify relationship(s) between cells of a row and classify whether a focus cell of the row is erroneous based on the identified relationship(s), and applying the AI model to the target dataset to identify erroneous cell(s) thereof. The applying includes selecting a row of cells of the target dataset, inputting the selected row of cells to the AI model with an identification of a focus cell, the focus cell to be classified by the AI model, classifying the focus cell to obtain a classification of the focus cell, the classifying identifying whether the focus cell is erroneous, and outputting an indication of the classification of the focus cell.