Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented methods and systems cause a second screen device to display custom-built layouts once the second screen device has been converted to a video game controller. For example, the disclosed methods and system convert the second screen device to a video game controller for a video game being supported by a digital content system and displayed on a separate first screen device. In response to detecting a trigger event, the disclosed methods and systems replace a standard layout on the second screen device with a custom-built layout. Where the standard layout is limited to standard video game controls at standard positions, the custom-built layout includes any type combination of customized video game controls, colors, graphics, animations, and so forth. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade (40) for a wind turbine (10) includes an elongate body (42) defining a root end (44), a tip end (46), a leading edge (56), and a trailing edge (58). The elongate body (42) further defines a pitch axis (60) and a blade centre line axis (64) extending along a length of the blade (40). The blade centre line axis (64) defines a pre-bend in the blade (40), wherein the curve that defines the blade centre line axis (64) includes at least a first inflection point (I1) and a second inflection point (I2) between the root end (44) and the tip end (46) of the blade (40). A method of making a wind turbine blade (40) having a blade centre line axis (64) with multiple inflection points is disclosed and a moulding assembly (80) for making the pre-bent wind turbine blade (40) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for air purification includes feeding a first stream comprising methane into a regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO). The RTO is configured to thermally oxidize a first portion of the methane within the first stream. The process also includes obtaining a thermally oxidized first stream from the RTO. The thermally oxidized first stream comprises a second portion of the methane, and the second portion of the methane is not thermally oxidized within the RTO. In addition, the process includes feeding the thermally oxidized first stream into a catalytic reactor configured to catalytically oxidize the second portion of methane within the thermally oxidized first stream. The catalytic reactor comprises a methane catalyst. Further, the process includes obtaining a methane lean stream from the catalytic reactor.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented methods and systems can generate and implement feedback signatures including feedback signals that can convey—on a display screen device—the occurrence of a particular event relative to a video game. For example, the disclosed methods and systems can generate feedback signatures including combinations of visual feedback signals, auditory feedback signals, and/or haptic feedback signals. The disclosed methods can further modify generated feedback signatures such that the feedback signatures are specifically tailored to the capabilities of the display screen device and the preferences of the video game player. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-part assembly for retrofitting into a passage of a mechanical flow meter so as to form an ultrasonic flow meter is described. The multi-part assembly comprises an ultrasonic flow measurement unit, first and second flow-modifying segments arranged either side of the ultrasonic flow measurement unit to form a flow passage through the first flow-modifying segment, the ultrasonic flow measurement unit and the second flow-modifying segment between respective distal ends of the first and second flow-modifying segments, each of the first and second flow-modifying segments having respective proximal ends, and first and second connectors arranged on the respective proximal ends of the first and second flow-modifying 10 segments configured to connect to respective first and second connectors on the ultrasonic flow measurement unit.

Abstract: An optical sensing system can include illuminator optics, including light source, a lens assembly, and an optical deflector capable of modifying an angle of light energy via angle skipping. The illuminator optics can be adapted or adaptable to optically scan non-sequential angle positions of a substance or substances carried by a scannable substrate including at a region of interest (ROI), a reference region of scannable substrate, or both. The system can also include imager optics including a detector to receive the light energy after interaction with the ROI, the reference region, or both associated with the scannable substrate. Other types of scanning are also disclosed that do not rely on angular light scanning or optics.

Abstract: A method of generating a token for a language model includes obtaining a language model comprising one or more transformer blocks, training the language model based on one or more parameters, identifying a first parameter, from among the one or more parameters, to compress or remove from the language model, finetuning the language model based on the first parameter being compressed or removed, and providing the finetuned language model to an electronic device.

Abstract: An improved perforating gun system is provided. The perforating gun system, referred to herein as a perforating gun cluster system, includes a central core and a plurality of perforating guns attached to the central core and spaced radially outwardly therefrom. Each perforating gun includes an outer gun barrel including a plurality of charge outlets and a contact housing on one end of the shaped charge positioning tube including an electrical connector plug protruding axially therefrom. The central core further includes a plurality of upper retaining arms, a plurality of lower retaining arms, and a connecting rod therebetween. Each upper retaining arm is paired with and connected to an upper end of the respective perforating gun. Each lower retaining arm is paired with and connected to a lower end of the respective perforating gun such that each perforating gun is retained in the perforating gun system.

Abstract: An environmental DNA (eDNA) sensor and associated methods of detecting eDNA are disclosed. The eDNA sensor comprises a sample capture module configured to capture a fluid sample from a marine environment; a DNA extraction module fluidly coupled to the sample capture module and configured to extract and purify DNA captured by the sample capture module; and a genetic analysis module fluidly coupled to the DNA extraction module for analyzing the DNA to detect a target species. The eDNA sensor enables real-time, autonomous, and in-situ eDNA collection, extraction, purification, and detection. The sensor and methods can also be applied for environmental RNA (eRNA) detection.

Abstract: A charging inlet assembly includes a housing extending between a front and a rear. The housing has DC terminal channels and AC terminal channels. The charging inlet assembly includes AC terminals, include a proximity terminal and a ground terminal, received in the corresponding AC terminal channels. The charging inlet assembly includes DC terminals received in the corresponding DC terminal channels. The charging inlet assembly includes a proximity resistor assembly having a plug body holding a resistor, a first resistor conductor and a second resistor conductor. The first resistor conductor is coupled between the resistor and the terminating end of the proximity terminal. The second resistor conductor is coupled between the resistor and the terminating end of the ground terminal.

Abstract: A multipurpose foot-powered system is disclosed which is a set of foot-powered and hand-operated tools which break up the structure of compacted earth. Specifically, the system comprises a kick-pick tool and a twist-pick tool. The kick-pick tool measures approximately 5-6 feet in length. It resembles a shovel with a hooded steel pick or hooded chisel tip for a blade. The blade is slightly curved like a shovel and an integral footrest is positioned at a convenient distance from the tip of the hooded blade, which will allow the user to drive the hooded blade into the earth with their foot. The twist-pick tool is similar in design, however the tool is entirely straight from its tip through its handle. The footrest height is adjustable by the user and the handle has a T-shaped crossbar that enables a user to twist the hooded blade about the long axis of the twist-pick.

Abstract: A well cleanup and actuation tool including a cleanup portion of the tool configured to direct flowing fluid into an annular space radially outwardly of the tool and in a downhole direction, while accepting return fluid and entrained debris through a pathway therein, an actuation configuration connected to the cleanup portion, the actuation configuration comprising a profile thereon and a flow passage that bypasses the profile. A method for cleaning and actuating in a borehole, including conveying fluid through the tool, cleaning a target area with the fluid, and bypassing the profile of the actuation section of the tool with the fluid. A wellbore system, including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and a cleanup and actuation tool disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: A well cleanup and actuation tool including a cleanup portion of the tool configured to direct flowing fluid into an annular space radially outwardly of the tool and in a downhole direction, while accepting return fluid and entrained debris through a pathway therein, an actuation configuration connected to the cleanup portion, the actuation configuration comprising a profile thereon and a flow passage that bypasses the profile. A method for cleaning and actuating in a borehole, including conveying fluid through the tool, cleaning a target area with the fluid, and bypassing the profile of the actuation section of the tool with the fluid. A wellbore system, including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and a cleanup and actuation tool disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for producing homogeneous solutions comprising dissolved polyacrylonitrile-based polymer, and a system suitable therefor. The homogeneous polymer solutions produced by the process described herein may be used for producing carbon fiber, typically carbon fiber used in manufacturing composite materials.

Abstract: A control system for generating a torque command for an electric motor carried by an electric vehicle (EV) including a motion observer configured to receive an angular position of an output shaft of the electric motor and an ideal torque command and output an estimated disturbance torque value; and a controller configured to receive the estimated disturbance torque value as well as output a harmonic disturbance torque value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for producing homogeneous solutions comprising dissolved polyacrylonitrile-based polymer, and a system suitable therefor. The homogeneous polymer solutions produced by the process described herein may be used for producing carbon fiber, typically carbon fiber used in manufacturing composite materials.

Abstract: A fluid control adapter can include a proximal adapter surface including an array of proximal adapter openings to receive fluid from a fluid directing body when fluidly connected therewith, and a distal adapter surface including an array of distal adapter openings to pass fluid to an applicator tip when fluidly connected therewith. An adapter volume can define a plurality of adapter microfluidic channels individually fluidically connecting one or more proximal adapter openings with one or more distal adapter openings. The fluid control adapter can also include a fluid modification architecture within the adapter volume to interact with fluid contained within or passing through one or more of the adapter microfluidic channels.

Abstract: Isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymers are prepared by reacting a polymeric diol, a non-linear short chain diol, a multifunctional polyol, and a diisocyanate. Coating compositions comprising the isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymers and a polyamine curing agent can be used to prepare topcoats that meet the demanding performance requirements of aerospace and other applications.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented methods and systems cause a second screen device to display custom-built layouts once the second screen device has been converted to a video game controller. For example, the disclosed methods and system convert the second screen device to a video game controller for a video game being supported by a digital content system and displayed on a separate first screen device. In response to detecting a trigger event, the disclosed methods and systems replace a standard layout on the second screen device with a custom-built layout. Where the standard layout is limited to standard video game controls at standard positions, the custom-built layout includes any type combination of customized video game controls, colors, graphics, animations, and so forth. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A control system for generating a torque command for an electric motor carried by an electric vehicle (EV) including a motion observer configured to receive an angular position of an output shaft of the electric motor and an ideal torque command and output an estimated disturbance torque value; and a controller configured to receive the estimated disturbance torque value as well as output a harmonic disturbance torque value.