Abstract: A foldable tonneau system comprising: (a) a plurality of frames, each of the plurality of frames include a panel region and a hinge region; (b) a plurality of panels each connected to one or more of the plurality of frames via the panel region; (c) a plurality of hinges that extend between and into the hinge region of a first of the plurality of frames and the hinge region of a second of the plurality of frames and connect the first of the plurality of frames to the second of the plurality of frames so that two of the plurality of panels are movable relative to each other; and (d) a coating that covers all or a portion of the plurality of panels, all or portion of the plurality of frames, and a connection region where each of the plurality of panels connect to the one of the plurality of frames at the panel region so that fluid is prevented from entering the connection region.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a stabilizing unit for a medical device. The stabilizing unit includes a retaining arm having a surface configured to abut a surface of the medical device. The stabilizing unit also includes a stabilizing fork having a slot configured to receive the medical device. A biasing member is in contact with the stabilizing fork and is configured to urge the slot of the stabilizing fork towards the retaining arm. When the medical device is placed in the slot of the stabilizing fork, the basing member urges the stabilizing fork against an adjacent surface of the medical device, and an opposing surface of the medical device against the retaining arm.

Abstract: A vehicular window trim assembly includes a decorative outer trim member and first and second channel members fixedly connected together at overlapping portions of the channel members to form an inverted, U-shaped retainer to receive and retain a window seal. A central portion of the retainer is formed by the overlapping portions. A first leg portion of the retainer is formed by the first channel member and a second leg portion of the retainer is formed by the second channel member. Each of the channel members is integrally molded to form a unitary construction.

Abstract: A hand-held controller includes a handle extending in a longitudinal direction. The handle is shaped and dimensioned to be grasped by a user's hand. A ring is attached to an end of the handle and surrounds a thumb of the user when the handle is grasped by the user's hand. The ring has an annular surface that defines a plane that forms a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction, and a curved outer surface. Light sources are mounted on the curved outer surface and configured to emit light to be captured by an imaging device for tracking a position or orientation of the hand-held controller. The light is emitted in a direction normal to the curved outer surface.

Abstract: A functional board that is configured to accommodate different data protocols for “off-board” communication. These configurations may find use in metrology hardware, for example, utility meters that measures volumetric flow of fluids like gas or water. In one implementation, the functional board may include a circuit board and a pair of circuit cards coupled to the circuit board to communicate with one another using a first communication protocol. The pair of circuit cards may include at least one that is removable from the circuit board and comprises an interface unit that transmits and receives incoming signals in a second communication protocol that is different from the first communication protocol.

Abstract: A wearable computing device having a main computing element having a center portion and at least two arms and a display element operably connected to arms to enclose a region within which a body part may be inserted. Each arm may include a docking element connectable to the display element and may be configured to slide within the arm to move the display element relative to the center portion of the main computing element. A pivot arm may pivotably connect the display element to the slider arm to permit pivoting of the display element relative to the plane of the main computing element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a system of method development in a highly-compressible fluid based chromatography system. In particular, the disclosure relates to method development in a carbon dioxide based chromatography system which can avoid non-laminar flow conditions. The system can include characterization of the chromatographic system in the form of one or more charts that can be used during method development to select chromatographic separation conditions that avoid non-laminar flow. For example, the onset of non-laminar conditions can be plotted as a function of volumetric flow rate and the mobile phase composition, e.g., carbon dioxide: methanol (v/v %).

Abstract: Mechanisms for managing output of an HDMI source are provided. In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, a method for controlling output of an HDMI source is provided, the method comprising: establishing a connection between the HDMI source and an HDMI sink at a first address of a consumer electronic control bus of the HDMI sink; sending a request for an identity of the active source connected to the HDMI sink; monitoring signals on the consumer electronic control bus; receiving a message over the consumer electronic control bus identifying a second address on the consumer electronic control bus different from the first address as an address of an active source; setting a status of the HDMI source as inactive in response to receiving the message; and inhibiting output of video from the HDMI source to the HDMI sink in response to the status being set as inactive.

Abstract: A system for tracking a fleet of vehicles and analyzing a driver associated with the fleet of vehicles. The system includes a monitoring engine for receiving information from a vehicle-tracking device associated with a vehicle of the fleet. A mapping engine displays, to a user, an icon indicative of an incident on a map. A video repository engine receives video data from a video camera associated with the vehicle and associates an incident video with the icon. A driver analysis engine obtains the incident information associated with a plurality of drivers and analyzes the incident information associated with the driver to generate a driver profile. The driver analysis engine compares the driver with corresponding drivers in the same and other fleets.

Abstract: A computing device includes a support structure with at least one edge. The computing device includes a cover connected to the support structure. The cover extends to or beyond the at least one edge of the support structure by no more than between 0 and 100 microns over an edge length of at least 100 mm. A fabric cover includes a cover edge and a cover surface. The cover edge and/or the cover surface include an edge feature. A method of manufacturing a computing device is described. The method includes determining an edge of a computing device and based on the edge that was determined, cutting the fabric cover between 0 and 100 microns of the edge of the computing device over an edge length of the computing device of at least 100 mm.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle comprises a medium arranged in front of a target in the vehicle, a target monitoring system arranged in front of the target in the vehicle capturing an image or a profile of the target, and a processing unit communicatively coupled the target monitoring camera to the medium, analyzed the captured image or profile of the target, wherein the processing unit arranged to analyze the obtained images or profile of the target and cause the medium to switch from a transparent mode to an opaque mode.

Abstract: A pressure redistribution system, including: a chair having a frame; a back cushion inflation system operatively connected to an upper portion of the frame, wherein the back cushion inflation system includes a back cushion and a plurality of back cushion air bladders located within an opening in the back cushion; a pump system operatively connected to the back cushion inflation system for inflating and deflating the back cushion air bladders; a seat cushion sensor system operatively attached to the wheelchair frame and the pump system, wherein the seat cushion sensor system includes a seat cushion and a plurality of seat cushion air bladders located within an opening in the seat cushion and a plurality of load sensors located adjacent to the plurality of seat cushion air bladders and wherein the pump system is able to inflate and deflate the plurality of seat cushion air bladders; a light display operatively connected to the back cushion inflation system, wherein the light display provides a visual indication

Abstract: A cot fastening system for fastening a cot to an emergency vehicle includes a frame configured for mounting to the floor of an emergency vehicle, which has a longitudinal axis and a cot loading direction along the longitudinal axis. The system includes a first restraint assembly for coupling to a first cot attachment of the cot, which is mounted to the frame. The system further includes a second restraint assembly for coupling to a second cot attachment, which is also mounted to the frame. The system further includes a spring, such as a coil spring, for biasing the cot in a direction opposed from the loading direction of the frame to thereby apply a pre-load on at least one of said restraint assemblies.

Abstract: A mobile exercise device having a front wheel connected via a front wheel mount to a weight carriage that extends rearwardly from the front wheel mount. A weight loading member is mounted to the weight carriage and is operable to receive exercise weights and to support the exercise weights so that the exercise weights move as the weight carriage moves. A user engagement member includes a first end for engaging hips of a user and a second end for connecting to the weight carriage. Lifting the weight carriage via the user engagement member causes the weight loading member to be lifted and to rotate with respect to the front wheel.

Abstract: An electronic tax assistant for assisting a user in preparing for a tax return preparation process, wherein the electronic tax assistant performs the following steps: determine a trigger based upon a data input, wherein the trigger is indicative of a potential tax implication; determine a data request based at least in part on the data input, wherein at least one of the data input and the data request is associated with an external device; receive a response based upon the data request, wherein the response is indicative as to whether the trigger is indicative of an actual tax implication; and provide, upon determining the actual tax implication, information in indicative of the data input and the response to an external repository associated with a tax preparation system.

Abstract: Substrates suitable for optoelectronic display devices are prepared by: (a) applying a liquid silicone optical bonding agent to a first substrate, (b) activating the liquid silicone optical bonding agent applied in step (a) by irradiation with light in a wavelength range of 200 nm to 500 nm, wherein the duration of the irradiation is less than the gel time of the liquid silicone optical bonding agent, and (c) applying a second substrate to the activated liquid silicone optical bonding agent before the liquid silicone optical bonding agent is gelled.

Abstract: Polymerizable compositions comprising a redox initiator system is disclosed. The redox initiators comprises a photolabile reducing agent, that photolyzes and initiates the redox cycle. Dental compositions comprising dental resins and the photolabile redox initiator system are also described.

Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing additive of a (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing spark generation in an ignition coil of an internal combustion engine at low rotational speeds of the flywheel. The method and system monitor the rotational speed of the flywheel and, when the rotational speed of the flywheel is below a threshold rotational speed, the system and method supplies voltage pulses to the primary winding. The timing of the voltage pulses supplied to the primary winding are triggered off of voltage transitions in pulses induced in the primary winding upon rotation of the flywheel. Once the internal combustion engine has started, the switching device transitions into a second condition to disconnect the electrical storage device from the primary winding. The spark generation system of the present disclosure allows for starting of an internal combustion engine upon slower initial rotational speeds.

Abstract: A new method of disposing of waste for the hog industry is disclosed which avoids use of lagoons. Manure is semi-continuously degritted, anaerobically digested and digested with biomass to produce bio-organic fertilizer and biogas.