Abstract: An example test system includes packs. The packs include test sockets for testing devices under test (DUTs) and at least some test electronics for performing tests on the DUTs in the test sockets. Different packs are configured to have different configurations. The different configurations include at least different numbers of test sockets arranged at different pitches.

Abstract: Described herein are improved thermoplastic composites, which demonstrate excellent physical properties, such as yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, toughness, elongation, and, optionally, superior tunable biodegradability when compared to known thermoplastics. The composite comprises minimally a thermoplastic polymer, at least one phenolic compound, and, optionally, a filler.

Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure are directed to electronically generating narratives and tracking a user's actions in responses to receiving the narratives. The disclosed system can rank narratives for effectiveness of a narrative based on the responses. In some embodiments, the narratives can be classified into categories based on criteria pertaining to user population data or user-specific data.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving, by a controller, an indication of a chip initialization for a duty cycle correction (DCC) circuit, wherein the duty cycle correction circuit includes a main path including a main multiplexer (MUX) having a first input and a main driver circuit, a replica path including a replica MUX having a second input and a replica driver circuit, a selection MUX connected to the main path and the replica path, operating the selection MUX, during a period for the chip initialization, to select the main path as an input to the selection MUX, inputting a pre-defined data pattern to the main path, comparing an output of the selection MUX with the pre-defined data pattern to determine duty cycle issue, and generating an adjustment vector based on the determined duty cycle issue.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving, by a controller, an indication of a chip initialization for a duty cycle correction (DCC) circuit, wherein the duty cycle correction circuit includes a main path including a main multiplexer (MUX) having a first input and a main driver circuit, a replica path including a replica MUX having a second input and a replica driver circuit, a selection MUX connected to the main path and the replica path, operating the selection MUX, during a period for the chip initialization, to select the main path as an input to the selection MUX, inputting a pre-defined data pattern to the main path, comparing an output of the selection MUX with the pre-defined data pattern to determine duty cycle issue, and generating an adjustment vector based on the determined duty cycle issue.

Abstract: Ventilation methods and devices are disclosed. The described methods and devices can be used for treating respiratory diseases. More in particular, the teachings of the disclosure relate to methods and devices to treat victims of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Embedded control software managing various functionalities of the disclosed ventilators is also presented.

Abstract: Methods and devices for blending of fluids are disclosed. A fluid blender has a fluid inlet to receive a fluid, a nozzle with a convergent shape tapering down towards a nozzle end, a mixing chamber with holes arranged on a wall, and a mixture outlet having a divergent shape. In some aspects, a rotary sleeve is externally placed around the wall. The rotary sleeve has slits with a variable shape along its lateral extension. In other aspects the fluid blender has inlet tubes with check valves and a blending tube. An inlet tube has an adjustable orifice to adjust flow inside the blender.

Abstract: A system and method for retrieval of similar images related to query images is provided. The query images are pre-processed for noise removal by selecting filtering technique based on noise variance estimation in each query image with respect to pre-set noise variance threshold value. The pre-processed query images are pre-classified for determining class one image identifier. Image types are generated from pre-processed query images for determining class two image identifier. Features are extracted from pre-classified query images based on class one image identifier and from generated images based on class two image identifier. The images similar to query images are retrieved which have features similar to extracted features of pre-classified query images and generated images. The retrieved similar images are ranked for determining most similar images with respect to query images. Similarity between query images and retrieved similar images is analyzed for re-ranking retrieved similar images.

Abstract: A system and method for retrieval of similar images related to query images is provided. The query images are pre-processed for noise removal by selecting filtering technique based on noise variance estimation in each query image with respect to pre-set noise variance threshold value. The pre-processed query images are pre-classified for determining class one image identifier. Image types are generated from pre-processed query images for determining class two image identifier. Features are extracted from pre-classified query images based on class one image identifier and from generated images based on class two image identifier. The images similar to query images are retrieved which have features similar to extracted features of pre-classified query images and generated images. The retrieved similar images are ranked for determining most similar images with respect to query images. Similarity between query images and retrieved similar images is analyzed for re-ranking retrieved similar images.

Abstract: A medical lumen-expansion balloon may include a generally cylindrical central body between first and second body end portions, a low-profile unexpanded first state and a radially-expanded second state, wherein the first body end portion is constrained by fiber material such that it will not expand longitudinally and circumferentially beyond a predetermined size, and the central body is constrained by fiber material so as to be circumferentially substantially noncompliant, but is longitudinally compliant, such that it will elongate with increased volume but will not substantially radially expand.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) kit for storing and transporting components of a VR system is described. The VR kit includes receptacles for receiving and/or retaining positions of one or more of a VR headset, a tablet device, a controller, and a charging module. The VR kit can also include receptacles for receiving and/or retaining positions of a set of headphones, a set of earphones, and other material associated with use of a VR system. The VR kit includes a handle that maintains balance of the system during transportation the components of a VR system, while allowing a user to carry other objects. The VR kit is also designed for use in a clinical setting, by including materials that promote sanitization of components of a VR system. The VR kit is compact to facilitate storage of multiple units of the system in small spaces.

Abstract: An insert for a watch that enables the wrist watch to be positioned on the forearm of a person such that the main body and face of the wrist watch is disposed adjacent an inner side or edge of the forearm in a convenient line of sight for the person wearing the wrist watch. The insert includes a web and a pair of flanges extending from the web. The insert is designed to be attached to the watch such that the web and flanges form an interface between the wrist watch and a person's forearm for securely stationing the main body and face of the watch on the inner side or edge of the forearm.

Abstract: A password is secured using a first key. At least one of a password record, a username record, and as domain name record is created. The at least one password record, username record, and domain name record are associated. The associated records are encrypted using a second key, where the second key is different from the first key. A credentials record is created based on the encrypted associated records.

Abstract: An insert for a watch that enables the wrist watch to be positioned on the forearm of a person such that the main body and face of the wrist watch is disposed adjacent an inner side or edge of the forearm in a convenient line of sight for the person wearing the wrist watch. The insert includes a web and a pair of flanges extending from the web. The insert is designed to be attached to the watch such that the web and flanges form an interface between the wrist watch and a person's forearm for securely stationing the main body and face of the watch on the inner side or edge of the forearm.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for simulating emergency events includes: a signal generator operatively coupleable to one or more detectors; and a controller operably coupled to the signal generator and configured to cause the signal generator to: generate one or more synthetic signals based at least in part on data comprising one or more of: trainee identity, trainee role, synthesized data, and one or more measurements taken during a simulation; and communicate the synthetic signal(s) to the detector(s) by injecting the synthetic signals) directly into a position of a receive path of the detector(s) that is upstream of signal processing electronics of the detector(s) and downstream of a sensor of the detector(s). The synthetic signal(s) is/are waveform signals representative of at least one emergency event; and the synthetic signahs) is/are utilized to mimic conditions during emergency event(s) and under particular emergency conditions. Corresponding methods and computer program prodcuts are disclosed.

Abstract: An enhanced concert audio experience arrangement includes a mixing console that receives a plurality of audio signals. Each audio signal is received from a respective microphone of a plurality of microphones. The mixing console mixes the audio signals into a plurality of combinations of audio signals. Each combination includes one or more selected ones of the audio signals. A transceiver is communicatively coupled to the mixing console and transmits air-borne signals including the combinations of audio signals. A mobile personal electronic device is communicatively coupled to the transceiver and enables a human user to select one of the combinations of audio signals transmitted by the transceiver, and listen to the selected combination of audio signals.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a signal generator operatively coupleable to one or more detectors; and a controller, the controller being both operably coupled to the signal generator and configured to cause the signal generator to: generate one or more signals each signal being representative of at least one emergency event; and communicate one or more of the generated signal(s) to a detector to which the signal generator is operably coupled. In another embodiment, a method includes: receiving data corresponding to one or more emergency events; generating at least one signal based on the data; and communicating the generated signal(s) to a detector.

Abstract: A multi-modal test arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a memory device storing a test script for testing operation of a portion of the motor vehicle while the vehicle is being driven. The test script requires interaction with a human user of the vehicle while the test script is running. A user interface is permanently installed in the motor vehicle and enables interfacing between the test script and the human user of the vehicle while the test script is running.

Abstract: A method of providing text to speech conversion in an automobile includes receiving a command from a user regarding an organization. First information is received from an electronic mobile device within the vehicle. The first information regards the organization. Second information is retrieved from an information source that is remote from the vehicle. The retrieving is dependent upon the first information. The remote information source may include a satellite radio signal provider or a navigation information provider, for example. The second information includes pronunciation information about a name of the organization. An audible pronunciation of the organization name is provided by use of electronic speech within the vehicle. The pronunciation of the organization name is dependent upon the pronunciation information retrieved from the remote information source.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing hydraulic fracturing productivity for recovery of a reservoir fluid from a reservoir formation having an open fracture includes providing a shape memory filter that is pseudoelastically deformed and contained within a soluble container. The shape memory filter and soluble container are pumped into the open fracture so that the soluble container dissolves and the shape memory filter returns to an expanded filter shape. A proppant is pumped into the open fracture so that the proppant is trapped by the shape memory filter and forms a column across the open fracture.