Abstract: System and methods for cleaning and inspecting a pipe are disclosed. The system may include a flexible shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, a sheath comprising a flexible tube body that extends over at least part of the flexible shaft and includes a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the flexible tube body includes a bore within which the flexible shaft extends, at least one electrical conductor contained within the flexible tube body of the sheath, the at least one electrical conductor extending at least partially along a length of the flexible tube body, and a camera operatively connected to the at least one electrical conductor.

Abstract: Methods for performing operations for improving driver safety across a fleet of vehicles are disclosed. A plurality of safety events pertaining to a driving of a fleet of vehicles by a plurality of drivers are detected. A subset of the events is identified. The subset corresponds to one or more safety events of the plurality of safety events involving one or more vehicles of the fleet of vehicles to which drivers have not been assigned. A user interface is generated for presentation on a client device, the user interface including an interactive user interface element for accessing the subset of the events. One or more user interface elements are provided for accepting or rejecting recommendations for assignments of one of the plurality of drivers to each of the vehicles. The recommendations are generated based on an application of a machine-learned model to images of faces captured.

Abstract: Methods of evaluating deer are disclosed including examples predicting the activity of deer using artificial intelligence object detection. Gender evaluations and subsequent gender reevaluations based on contextual information are described for better understanding of the population composition. Correlation factors are taught for predictive analysis used to evaluate conditions in which deer are likely to reappear and deer characteristics are presented in methods of evaluating the repeat appearances of deer. A variety of group matching techniques are taught for use in developing more accurate accounting of the true number of unique deer sighted.

Abstract: An apparatus for automated quoting of a computer model. The apparatus comprises at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. The memory instructs the at least a processor to receive a computer model comprises a plurality of model-based definitions, wherein the computer model is representative of the part to be manufactured. The memory then instructs the processor to determine manufacturability of the part to be manufactured as function of the plurality of model-based definitions and a plurality of manufacturing specifications, wherein the plurality of manufacturing specifications is generated using a domain specific language. The memory finally instructs the processor to generate a manufacturing estimate as a function of the manufacturability of the part to be manufactured, wherein the manufacturing estimate is generated using a manufacturing machine learning model.

Abstract: In an aspect an apparatus for geometric part searching is presented. An apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. At least a processor is configured to generate a search index as a function of a plurality of part specification files. At least a processor is configured to receive an input part specification file. At least a processor is configured to generate a query for an input part as a function of an input part specification file and a search index. A query is configured to output a comparison of an input part specification file to a part estimation specification file. At least a processor is configured to identify a matching part estimation file from a plurality of query results.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a voltammetry sensor measurement system includes one or more potentiostats configured to transmit an electrical input to a working electrode of a voltammetry sensor and to measure an electrical output from the voltammetry sensor in response to the electrical input, the electrical input including a square wave electrical input, the measured electrical output including a differential current through the working electrode. A controller is coupled with the potentiostats to monitor, in real time, the differential current through the working electrode.

Abstract: A tool for rotating an object includes an assembly comprising an inner ring and an outer ring wherein each of the rings include multiple components which can be moved relative to one another between a first condition which accommodates the positioning of the assembly about the object to be rotated and a second condition at which the multiple components of each of the rings form the annular shape of the inner or outer ring to which the multiple components correspond. When the rings are arranged in the second condition, the inner ring is capable of rotating relative to and within a radial plane of the outer ring. In addition, a gear arrangement is connected to the assembly for transferring rotational forces applied from a power tool to the inner ring so that rotation of the inner ring relative to the outer ring effects the rotation of the object desired to be rotated.

Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.

Abstract: A system for generating textual instructions for manufacturers from hybrid textual and image data includes a manufacturing instruction generator that may generate a language processing module from a first training set including at least a training annotated file describing at least a first product to manufacture, the at least an annotated file containing one or more textual data, and at least an instruction set containing one or more manufacturing instructions to manufacture the at least a first product. Manufacturing instruction generator may use the language processing to generate textual instructions for manufacturers from at least an annotated file and may initiate manufacture using the generated manufacturing instructions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for forming and laying out a substantially perfect ninety degree angle that is used to form the corner of a construction footprint.

Abstract: A system for generating textual instructions for manufacturers from hybrid textual and image data includes a manufacturing instruction generator that may generate a language processing module from a first training set including at least a training annotated file describing at least a first product to manufacture, the at least an annotated file containing one or more textual data, and at least an instruction set containing one or more manufacturing instructions to manufacture the at least a first product. Manufacturing instruction generator may use the language processing to generate textual instructions for manufacturers from at least an annotated file and may initiate manufacture using the generated manufacturing instructions.

Abstract: A tool for rotating an object includes an assembly comprising an inner ring and an outer ring wherein each of the rings include multiple components which can be moved relative to one another between a first condition which accommodates the positioning of the assembly about the object to be rotated and a second condition at which the multiple components of each of the rings form the annular shape of the inner or outer ring to which the multiple components correspond. When the rings are arranged in the second condition, the inner ring is capable of rotating relative to and within a radial plane of the outer ring. In addition, a gear arrangement is connected to the assembly for transferring rotational forces applied from a power tool to the inner ring so that rotation of the inner ring relative to the outer ring effects the rotation of the object desired to be rotated.

Abstract: In an aspect a system for selecting a plurality of entities to manufacture an object. A system includes a computing device. A computing device is configured to receive one or more files providing a design of an object to be manufactured. A computing device is configured to identify a first comprehensive process for manufacturing an object using a first exterior element. A computing device is configured to identify a second comprehensive process for manufacturing an object using a second exterior element. A computing device is configured to communicate a first comprehensive process and a second comprehensive process to one or more third parties. A computing device is configured to receive a first exterior element dataset and a second exterior element dataset. A computing device is configured to generate an objective function. A computing device is configured to provide a selection of a process.

Abstract: Methods of evaluating deer are disclosed including examples predicting the activity of deer using artificial intelligence object detection. Gender evaluations and subsequent gender reevaluations based on contextual information are described for better understanding of the population composition. Correlation factors are taught for predictive analysis used to evaluate conditions in which deer are likely to reappear and deer characteristics are presented in methods of evaluating the repeat appearances of deer. A variety of group matching techniques are taught for use in developing more accurate accounting of the true number of unique deer sighted.

Abstract: In an aspect an apparatus for geometric part searching is presented. An apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. At least a processor is configured to generate a search index as a function of a plurality of part specification files. At least a processor is configured to receive an input part specification file. At least a processor is configured to generate a query for an input part as a function of an input part specification file and a search index. A query is configured to output a comparison of an input part specification file to a part estimation specification file. At least a processor is configured to identify a matching part estimation file from a plurality of query results.

Abstract: Methods of evaluating populations of deer are disclosed that include receiving a series of images containing deer; utilizing artificial intelligence object detection to identify deer from the series of images; utilizing spatial relationships between points to create an image scale; identifying a set of metrics associated with the deer; evaluating the gender of the deer; and utilizing a repeat matching technique to evaluate if the deer is a likely reappearance of a previously identified deer.

Abstract: In an aspect a system for selecting a plurality of entities to manufacture an object. A system includes a computing device. A computing device is configured to receive one or more files providing a design of an object to be manufactured. A computing device is configured to identify a first comprehensive process for manufacturing an object using a first exterior element. A computing device is configured to identify a second comprehensive process for manufacturing an object using a second exterior element. A computing device is configured to communicate a first comprehensive process and a second comprehensive process to one or more third parties. A computing device is configured to receive a first exterior element dataset and a second exterior element dataset. A computing device is configured to generate an objective function. A computing device is configured to provide a selection of a process.

Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a flap secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. At least one liquid diverter extends from the housing. The liquid diverter(s) is configured to direct moisture away from the flap.

Abstract: A turbine shroud for turbine systems may include a forward end including a first hook coupled to the turbine casing, an aft end including a second hook coupled to the turbine casing, and a base portion extending between the forward end and the aft end. The base portion may include an inner surface facing a hot gas flow path for the turbine system. Also, the turbine shroud may include a flange extending from the aft end and positioned radially between the base portion and the second hook, a cooling passage positioned within the base portion, adjacent the inner surface, and at least one aft end exhaust conduit in fluid communication with the cooling passage. The aft end exhaust conduit(s) may extend through the aft end, radially between the base portion and the flange.

Abstract: A hydraulic hammer includes a housing defining a cutout and a power cell slidably received within the housing. The power cell includes a valve assembly extending from a side of the power cell. The valve assembly is at least partially received within the cutout of the housing. The hydraulic hammer further includes a pair of wear plates at least partially disposed around the valve assembly of the power cell. Each of the pair of wear plates is coupled to at least one of the power cell and the housing.