Abstract: A geosynthetic clay liner for containing low pH, acidic fluids including a dry blended mix 90%-99% by weight bentonite and 1%-10% by weight high molecular weight cellulose ether polymer, and a method and containment including the liner to protect an environment around a site having low pH, acidic fluids.

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: A method may include receiving at a receiving system an electronic request to transfer assets, included in an account of a user at a delivering system, to the receiving system; generating an electronic transaction record, the electronic transaction record identifying the user, the assets, and transfer information related to the assets; adding the electronic transaction record to a shared ledger data structure; in response to the adding: transmitting an indication to the delivering system that the electronic transaction record was added; and transmitting a notification to computing nodes associated with the shared ledger data structure that the shared ledger data structure was updated; after transmitting the indication, receiving confirmation from a third-party system that the assets were successfully transferred; and in response to the confirmation, updating an account database at the receiving system indicating a transfer of the assets

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an engineered eukaryotic cell which expresses a heterologous G protein coupled receptor (GPCR), wherein native Ste2 and/or Ste3 have been replaced with a heterologous GPCR: and further wherein native G alpha protein (Gpa1) has been replaced with a gene encoding a chimeric Gpa1. The GPCR disclosed herein can be a cannabinoid receptor. such as human cannabinoid receptor type I (CB1R). Also disclosed are methods of making the engineered eukaryotic cell. and methods of using the engineered eukaryotic cell. Also encompassed by this invention are biosensors comprising CB1R and CB2R. and methods of using them.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to compositions and methods for polishing surfaces comprising a metal and a dielectric film material. Embodiments include methods for polishing a surface comprising W, TEOS/SiO2 and SiN, comprising applying a polishing slurry comprising an abrasive, a SiN polishing rate enhancer, and an anionic surfactant, and methods of buffering a metal oxide salt in a CMP slurry to obtain an increased robustness against TEOS removal comprising polishing a surface comprising a metal and TEOS by applying a polishing slurry comprising an anionic modified colloidal silica abrasive and an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: In one aspect, a power converter includes: an energy storage apparatus; an inverter electrically coupled to the energy storage apparatus; and a voltage boost system configured to: determine a modulation index based on a DC voltage of the energy storage apparatus and a target output voltage of the inverter; and determine whether the target output voltage is in a voltage boost region based on the modulation index; if the target output voltage is in the voltage boost region: determine an adjustment value based on the modulation index; and adjust one or more of the target output voltage and an associated output voltage phase angle based on the adjustment value.

Abstract: Local power storage automation (e.g., using a computerized tool), is enabled. For example, a system can comprise: a processor and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: based on historical power consumption data applicable to a data center rack, determining a predicted future power consumption by the data center rack, determining energy resource data of an energy resource available for consumption by the data center rack, wherein the energy resource data comprises energy unit cost, energy transfer rate, and usage limit applicable to the energy resource, and based on the predicted future power consumption by the data center rack and the energy resource data, and based on a defined power criterion being determined to be satisfied, powering the data center rack via the energy resource.

Abstract: A system and method for isolating security credentials from a desktop management system using security Cloud proxy to communicate with a Cloud service provider system. Application programming interface (API) credentials are stored in a credential store managed by a secure proxy service system protected by a security environment. The secure proxy service system is interposed between the Cloud provider system and the desktop management service system. An operational request from the desktop service system is received by the secure proxy service system. The desktop service system is in network communication with a user device accessing the Cloud provider system. An API credential is retrieved from the credential store to authorize the operational request. An API adaptor is activated to communicate with an application programming interface (API) of the Cloud provider system to allow the Cloud provider to perform operational request.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for managing battery usage and charging In one aspect, a method is performed at a battery charging device that includes one or more processors and memory. The method includes receiving first battery life information for a first battery installed in an electronic device, receiving user demand information for the electronic device, and based on the first battery life information and the user demand information, adjusting a charging rate for a second battery electrically coupled to the battery charging device for charging, the second battery configured for use in the electronic device.

Abstract: Described herein are computerized methods and systems for authentication of a physical document. An image capture device coupled to a mobile device captures images of a physical document, during which the mobile device adjusts operational parameters of the image capture device, resulting in a sequence of images captured using different capture settings. The mobile device partitions the sequence of images into subsets of images, wherein each subset comprises images with a similar alignment of the physical document and captured using the same capture settings. The mobile device processes the subsets of images to identify a region of interest in each image. The mobile device generates a representation of the identified region of interest using the processed images, generates an authentication score for the document using the representation of the identified region of interest, and determines whether the physical document is authentic based upon the authentication score.

Abstract: A splitter for allowing a hardline cable to be connected to the splitter as an input and a connector to be connected to the splitter as an output includes a housing portion. The housing portion includes an input portion; the input portion is configured to receive a hardline input cable; the housing portion includes an output portion; the input portion includes an engagement portion configured to engage a hardline back nut; the splitter is configured to connect to the hardline input cable; and the connection of the splitter to the hardline input cable is configured to allow the splitter to be installed on the hardline input cable without additional hardware to connect the splitter to the hardline input cable.

Abstract: A hand-held lighting device is disclosed with a handle and a head housing a first and second light source, wherein a longitudinal axis of the head is disposed at a non-parallel angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the handle. The first light source is annular light emitting diode and the second light source is a light excited phosphor.

Abstract: Vehicles and related systems and methods are provided for mitigating lane departures, alternatively referred to as lane keeping assistance. One method of assisting vehicle operation involves determining a control trajectory for the vehicle over a prediction horizon that satisfies one or more steering angle constraints for operating a steering system of the vehicle based at least in part on a current steering angle, a first difference between the control trajectory and a reference lateral trajectory for the vehicle and a second difference between the control trajectory and a lane boundary, for example, by minimizing a weighted sum of the differences. The method continues by determining a steering angle command for the vehicle based at least in part on the control trajectory and autonomously operating one or more actuators onboard the vehicle in accordance with the steering angle command prior to the vehicle crossing the lane boundary.

Abstract: An integrated towing safety system configured to avoid compatibility issues, enable a driver to personally select video camera placement, and/or provide an aesthetically pleasing camera installation. The integrated towing system may combine the functionality of a side marker light with a wireless camera so as to provide blind spot awareness without unduly compromising vehicle aesthetics and/or without requiring extensive modifications and/or expensive or complex installation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for determining a force transmission contact point of an actuating element (6) of an electric clutch actuator which comprises a linear drive assembly configured to linearly move the actuating element (6) towards a preload plunger (10) which is linked by a pushrod (12) to a clutch lever (14) and to move the pushrod (12) to turn the clutch lever, characterized by including the steps: monitoring an oscillation of the pushrod (12) by monitoring the position of the pushrod (12) and determining in consecutive time periods at least one of a maximum, minimum and centre value of the pushrod position, deriving a measure of non-oscillatory movement of the pushrod (12) based on a difference between at least one of the respective maximum, minimum and centre values of the pushrod position in a current and at least one of the preceding time periods or based on a difference between a combination of the respective positions in the current and at least one of the preceding time per

Abstract: A grounded operations facilities management system is disclosed that can facilitate communications in grounded operations facilities. Specifically, a method is provided for managing and supervising trucks as they park in truck spots to await freight deposits. Check-in instances reflecting, among other things, the actual truck spot a fleet vehicle is parked in can be retrieved by a client from a server or database in operable communication with the client, and upon instantiation and execution of several processes, the check-in instance can be updated and retrieved/served as needed throughout the system. The system can be managed and controlled via a geofence, such that fleet vehicle operators can only check-in to particular truck spots when located within the geofence.

Abstract: Present disclosure discloses a seal assembly for an actuator rod of a pitch actuator. The assembly includes at least one first ring annularly interposed between an actuator rod and a cylinder cover, and removably supported by a first split retainer half pair in an annular recess defined in the cylinder cover. A first seal is annularly interposed between the actuator rod and the cylinder cover. A second seal annularly is interposed between the actuator rod and the cylinder cover is supported by a retainer. The seal assembly also includes a wiper seal which is annularly interposed and supported by a third split retainer half pair between the actuator rod and the cylinder cover. Each of the first, second and third split retainer half pairs, and the retainer is removably connectable to the cover.

Abstract: The disclosed methods include: detecting data associated with a first tag comprised in the tag network; resolving the data to generate resolved data associated with a plurality of tags in the tag network including the first tag and a second tag; determining the second tag based on the resolved data; and extracting or determining, using the resolved data: first telemetric data associated with the first tag, first location data associated with the first tag, second telemetric data associated with the second tag, and second location data associated with the second tag. The methods also include formatting the first telemetric data, the first location data, the second telemetric data, and the second location data to generate an inventory map associated with the first mobile or stationary cargo and the second mobile or stationary cargo; and transmitting the inventory map to a display device configured to visualize the inventory map.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes device, systems, techniques, and methods for mm-wave backscattering and energy harvesting systems utilizing a Rotman-Lens-based rectenna system. An mm-wave backscattering and energy harvesting system can include one or more antenna, a Rotman Lens having a beam port side and an antenna side in electrical communication with the one or more antenna, and a switching network in electrical communication with the beam port side of the Rotman Lens. The switching network can be configured to cause the system to operate in either a backscattering mode or an energy harvesting mode.

Abstract: A two-part molding process includes creating a computer-based design, creating a master of the cavity implant and a master of the cap implant, creating a first mold, a second mold, and a third mold, casting the cavity implant from resin, curing the cavity implant, removing the cavity implant from the first mold and the second mold, drilling a hole through the second mold, placing the cavity implant on the second mold and placing components of a powered data management module within respective cavities, placing uncured resin on the cavity implant and components of the powered data management module, curing the resin, preparing the components of the powered data management module for casting, casting the cap implant, wherein the third mold is directly secured to the second mold and the second mold and the third mold are placed in a press, curing the cap implant, and removing the cranial implant.