Abstract: A first network node is arranged to communicate with a second network node. The first and second network nodes are connected by a first path and a second path. The first path uses a first communications network and the second path uses a second communications network. The first network node has a first mode and a second mode of operation, such that in a first mode traffic between the first and second network nodes is transmitted over the first path and not the second path, and in a second mode traffic between the first and second network nodes is transmitted over the first path and the second path. The network node comprises a mode selector arranged to select the second mode of operation when the demanded amount of traffic between the first and second network nodes exceeds a threshold value for a period of time.

Abstract: An orthopaedic device, a kit comprising said device, and a method. The orthopaedic device comprises a support plate, a piece of fabric. The support plate is malleable into an orthopaedically supporting shape, the support plate having a supporting surface to be arranged towards an object to be supported and an opposite distal surface. The supporting surface of the support plate is adhered to a receiving zone of the piece of fabric, such that the distal surface of the support plate constitutes a part of the distal surface of the device. The piece of fabric is larger than the support plate, providing thus an attachment zone for fastening the orthopaedic device.

Abstract: An indoor positioning device includes memory circuitry, processor circuitry and an interface. The indoor positioning device is configured to obtain, from one or more sensors of a wireless device, sensor data associated with the wireless device at a first position. The indoor positioning device is configured to obtain, from one or more beacons, measurement data indicative of a distance parameter of the wireless device at the first position. The indoor positioning device is configured to adjust the measurement data by predicting, based on the sensor data and the measurement data, an estimated position of the wireless device. The indoor positioning device is configured to determine, based on the adjusted measurement data and the estimated position of the wireless device, an updated position and/or an updated distance parameter associated with the wireless device.

Abstract: A magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) review workstation includes a control processor, and a display integrated or otherwise operatively coupled with the control processor, wherein the control processor is configured to receive and analyze magnetic resonant imaging information pertaining to an imaged volume of tissue, and to cause to be displayed on the display output information that reflects or is otherwise indicative of an absorption rate of a contrast agent in the volume of tissue.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes providing semiconductor region of a first conductivity type. A first region comprising the first conductivity type and a second dopant concentration greater than the first dopant concentration is provided within the region. The first region provides a JFET channel region for a JFET device. A second region comprising a second conductivity type is provided within the first region. The second region provides a body region for a MOSFET device and a gate region for the JFET device. The second region comprises a first portion and a second portion below the first portion. The second portion has a higher peak dopant concentration than the first portion. A third region comprising the first conductivity type is provided within and self-aligned to the second region. The third region provides a JFET source for the JFET device.

Abstract: An insulation component for use in an airplane, comprising a first fibrous layer having a first density and a second fibrous layer chemically bound to the first fibrous layer. The second fibrous layer has a second density less than the first density. The first and second fibrous layers comprise a similar material. The first density provides the insulation component with enough rigidity to be self-supporting. The average fiber diameter of the fibers in the first and second fibrous layers is less than 2 ?m.

Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector is interchangeable between a male connector and a female connector by including a pin retainer having a releasable retention device configured to lock the pins in place within the retainer. The retention device may be opened, for example, with a release tool, to free the retention pins for removal of the pins. A method for switching a connector between a male connector configuration and a female connector configuration may be possible as a result of the releasable retention configuration.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to polyethylene or ethylene/?-olefin copolymer based co-extruded, multi-layer films or sheets—rigid or flexible—for thermoforming into shaped containers such as packaging containers. Inter alia, the rigid films have improved barrier properties, toughness, and snapability. Particularly, the films of the present invention comprise one or more stacks of polypropylene layers. In one embodiment, the polypropylene layers in the stack are provided such that any two adjacent layers have different microstructures that provide a interface or interphase between the two layers with likely different microstructures and/or crystallinity. The overall polypropylene stack structure assists in disrupting the transport of oxygen, thereby providing a laminate or structure, for example a rigid film or sheet, with enhanced oxygen-barrier properties.

Abstract: This pinching-shaping device includes cylindrical tools, each having a central axis of tool rotation, the central axes being parallel and the outer peripheries of the tools applied tangentially against one another to pinch-shape a strand tangentially introduced between the tools during rotation. The outer periphery of each tool has radially projecting blades distributed around the central axis, each providing a pinching surface. The pinching surface extends between first and second ends inclined to the central axis. The blades of each tool are distributed following the outer periphery, alternating inclination. When a blade of the first tool is radially interposed between the two tools during the rotation, it is radially aligned with one of the blades of the second tool, the pinching surface inclined in a complementary manner to the pinching surface of first tool's blade, pinching the strand between pinching surfaces of these two aligned blades.

Abstract: A diving pool includes a first tiered section extending to a first depth of the diving pool, a second tiered section extending to a second depth of the diving pool that is deeper than the first depth. The diving pool may be configured to facilitate pressure-based therapeutic treatments at the various depths. The diving pool may include a cover. The cover can be releasably positioned within the diving pool at a depth of the diving pool to isolate a shallower portion of the diving pool above the cover at the depth from a deeper portion of the diving pool below the cover at the depth.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described that implement localization and health monitoring. With the use of multiple backscatter tags, a reader can be implemented with a single antenna and have a relatively small footprint compared to other systems that utilize antenna arrays or multiple readers. Also, the backscatter tags can be implemented as passive devices and located at fixed positions. In this way, a single power source can be provided at the reader, and target angular resolutions can be realized without the additional mechanical complexities associated with other moving systems. Additionally, the backscatter tags can be implemented using relatively low-cost commercial off-the-shelf hardware. As such, performance of the reader can be readily customized with the purchase of additional backscatter tags.

Abstract: A surgical simulation camera scope is provided. The surgical simulation camera scope comprises a lens mount with a lens and a sensor mount with an image sensor disposed between the sensor mount and the lens mount. The arrangement of the lens mount and the sensor mount ensures that the location of the sensor is maintained within the depth of focus of the lens while not damaging the sensor.

Abstract: A device for additive manufacturing comprises a memory (52) arranged to receive shape data of the object to be manufactured and actuator data for the object to be manufactured, a computer (54) arranged to determine an additive model (56) defining an orthotropic foam using the shape data of the object to be manufactured and actuator data for the object to be manufactured.

Abstract: An example method is performed by one or more processors of a gateway computing system. The method includes receiving, from a user computing system, a request to access a software application hosted on a server with which the gateway computing system is in communication. The method also includes in response to receiving the request, communicating with the user computing system to obtain a credential for the software application issued to a user of the user computing system. The method also includes comparing the credential to credential data stored on a distributed ledger to determine whether the credential meets a set of conditions. The method also includes in response to determining that the credential meets the set of conditions, establishing an authorized session between the user computing system and the server such that communication between the user computing system and the server passes through the gateway computing system.

Abstract: A nose support for a pair of eyeglasses is disclosed. The nose support comprises an elongate main body comprising a flexing section which is reversibly deflectable between an unflexed state and a flexed state at a proximal end of the main body, a contact section at a distal end of the main body and a soft resilient organic polymeric shell which encases the main body.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle and a system and method for operating the autonomous vehicle. The system includes a sensor and a processor. A disturbance force or yaw moment is received on the autonomous vehicle. The sensor measures a position of the autonomous vehicle within a lane of a road with respect to road boundaries and lane markings. The processor is configured to resist an effect of a disturbance force or yaw moment received on the autonomous vehicle. The processor minimizes a tracking error between a path of the autonomous vehicle and an initial track lane, wherein resisting the effect creates an inflection point in the path of the autonomous vehicle, establishes a final track lane at a closer of a lateral position of the inflection point and a lane center to the initial track lane, and tracks the path to the final track lane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for intelligently determining to assess (or not assess) a cancellation penalty and notifying a requestor device of such a penalty in response to either a requestor's selection to cancel a single transportation request for a requestor or a requestor's selection to cancel a shared-transportation request associated with multiple requestors. For example, the disclosed systems can generate conversion probabilities for a requestor reflecting if a cancellation penalty is assessed—and if the cancellation penalty is not assessed—for a cancellation of a transportation request for transport of a lone requestor. Based on the conversion probabilities, the disclosed systems customize a cancellation notice for a requestor device to either include or exclude the cancellation penalty.

Abstract: A power converter can include first, second, third, and fourth switches, and a driver for operating the drive switches to modify an input voltage and provide an output voltage. An AC coupling capacitor can be coupled between the first and fourth switches. The first, second, third, and fourth switches can control current through two inductors. The power converter can have a fifth switch, which can provide a discharge path for discharging the first inductor, the second inductor, and/or the capacitor. Another capacitor can be between the fifth switch and ground. The power converter can provide an output voltage that is at least about ? of the input voltage. The power converter can include resonance circuitry, such as a third inductor, for soft switching the fifth switch.

Abstract: A wafer-level buffer layer is disclosed. The wafer-level buffer layer is configured to prevent cracking and chipping the back-end-of-line (BEOL) dielectric during wafer singulation process. The wafer-level buffer layer is a composite wafer-level buffer layer with a vibration damping agent. The vibration damping agent includes a polymer-based base layer with fillers. The damping agent absorbs or dampens the vibration of the saw blade during dicing to prevent cracking and chipping of the BEOL dielectric.