Abstract: A susceptor defining an axial direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction is provided. The susceptor includes a support surface for a substrate. The susceptor further includes a rim extending around a periphery of the support surface. The rim defines a plurality of pockets spaced apart from one another along the circumferential direction. The rim further defines one or more vents at each respective pocket of the plurality of pockets.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for a reduced mass substrate support are disclosed, according to certain embodiments. A front side pocket is provided for support of a substrate, while a backside pocket is provided that reduces the mass of the substrate support. By providing the backside pocket, the mass of the overall substrate support is reduced, providing faster thermal cycling times for the substrate support and reducing the weight of the substrate support for transport. Lift pin systems, according to disclosed embodiments, are compatible with existing pedestal systems by providing a hollow extension from each lift pin hole that extends from a bottom of the backside pocket to provide support for lift pin insertion and operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for calculating the environmental impact of a product from sparse input data are described. The system receives input data, such as a textual description or an image, that lacks a complete bill of materials. A generative artificial intelligence model automatically deconstructs the product into a plurality of constituent components and associated lifecycle activities. An environmental impact is determined for each component, and the contributions are aggregated to estimate the total impact for the product. The system may further store and compare calculated impacts with previous estimates in a database to return the value associated with the lowest error.

Abstract: The embodiments presented herein provide for significantly increasing TEG device output power. In one embodiment, a TEG includes a plurality of pairs of P type semiconductor pellets configured on a substrate and interconnected by vertical and horizontal interconnects. The TEG also includes an N type semiconductor pellet configured on the substrate, and an electrode. The N type semiconductor pellet is operable to reverse electrical current to at least one of the P type semiconductor pellets through the electrode.

Abstract: The approach relates to a method and system for customizing a vehicle function. The system includes a developer platform configured to create content for a predefined vehicle function and transmit the created content to a content server. The developer platform includes a validation program configured to determine if the created content violates an operation criterion of the vehicle and warn a developer and/or deny a transmission of the created content to the content server when the created content violates an operation criterion of the vehicle. The system also includes a content server configured to receive and store the created content, a mobile device having an application configured to access the content server and provide the stored content of the content server for selection, and a vehicle configured to receive selected content and customize the vehicle function with the received content.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide for thermoelectric generators (TEGs) with low coefficients of thermal expansion. In one embodiment, a TEG includes a hot-side substrate comprising a plurality of solder pads. Each solder pad having a p-type semiconductor pellet and an n-type semiconductor pellet affixed thereto. The TEG also includes a cold-side substrate comprising a corresponding plurality of solder pads dimensioned and arranged according to the plurality of solder pads of the hot-side substrate. The corresponding plurality of solder pads of the cold-side substrate is affixed to the hot-side substrate at locations of the plurality of solder pads of the hot-side substrate.

Abstract: For the operation of a motor vehicle, according to the present disclosure, situation variables are detected using a number of environment sensors, a current driving situation is derived from the number of situation variables using a controller and a number of control inputs used to control the motor vehicle are detected, and a behavior pattern for a specific driver is determined using the controller on the basis of the control inputs, is assigned to the current driving situation, and is stored in a memory unit of the controller. Should it be concluded on the basis of the situation variables that the view is limited, the lack of certainty of the behavior pattern determined for the current driving situation is compared with that of a behavior pattern for the same driver determined for a driving situation with an unrestricted view, and the use of a system to improve the view is recommended to the driver if a lack of certainty on the part of the driver is identified on the basis of the comparison.

Abstract: A susceptor for use in a processing chamber for supporting a wafer includes a susceptor substrate having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, and a coating layer deposited on the susceptor substrate. The front side has a pocket configured to hold a wafer to be processed in a processing chamber, the pocket being textured with a first pattern. The back side is textured with a second pattern.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with a Method and System for customizing a vehicle function. The System comprises a developer platform with an application programming interface, API, to create content for at least one predefined vehicle function, wherein the developer platform is configured to transmit the created content to a content server, the content server configured to receive and store the created content, a mobile device comprising an application, wherein the application is configured to access the content server and provide the stored content of the content server for selection; and a vehicle configured to receive selected content and customize the vehicle function with the received content.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a usage-based recommendation logic for retrofitting a motor vehicle with a device, the device being an automatically adjustable exterior mirror. For this purpose, usage-specific, drive-specific, and vehicle-specific data are collected on the motor vehicle, said data relating to the function of the device. The recommendation logic which is connected to the on-board computer system evaluates the usage-specific, drive-specific, and vehicle-specific data using specified thresholds. Optionally, a decision recommendation for retrofitting the motor vehicle with the device is generated from the evaluation and is transmitted to a driver and/or owner.

Abstract: A seal device for sealing slide-out room opening in recreational vehicles. The seal including a base; a bulb; an alignment aid member; and a positional member. The base having a proximal end, a distal end, an inside portion, an outside portion, and a perpendicular member. The bulb having an arcuate portion, a sidewall portion and a curled end portion. The positional member extending perpendicularly to the base distal end in opposite direction of the alignment aid member. The seal device may further include a flap extending co-linearly from the base distal end and a fastening system.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for a reduced mass substrate support are disclosed, according to certain embodiments. A front side pocket is provided for support of a substrate, while a backside pocket is provided that reduces the mass of the substrate support. By providing the backside pocket, the mass of the overall substrate support is reduced, providing faster thermal cycling times for the substrate support and reducing the weight of the substrate support for transport. Lift pin systems, according to disclosed embodiments, are compatible with existing pedestal systems by providing a hollow extension from each lift pin hole that extends from a bottom of the backside pocket to provide support for lift pin insertion and operation.

Abstract: For the operation of a motor vehicle, according to the present disclosure, situation variables are detected using a number of environment sensors, a current driving situation is derived from the number of situation variables using a controller and a number of control inputs used to control the motor vehicle are detected, and a behavior pattern for a specific driver is determined using the controller on the basis of the control inputs, is assigned to the current driving situation, and is stored in a memory unit of the controller. Should it be concluded on the basis of the situation variables that the view is limited, the lack of certainty of the behavior pattern determined for the current driving situation is compared with that of a behavior pattern for the same driver determined for a driving situation with an unrestricted view, and the use of a system to improve the view is recommended to the driver if a lack of certainty on the part of the driver is identified on the basis of the comparison.

Abstract: A susceptor for use in a processing chamber for supporting a wafer includes a susceptor substrate having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, and a coating layer deposited on the susceptor substrate. The front side has a pocket configured to hold a wafer to be processed in a processing chamber, the pocket being textured with a first pattern. The back side is textured with a second pattern.

Abstract: The aluminum alloy product of an embodiment of the present invention includes a pair of outer regions and an inner region positioned between the outer regions. A first concentration of eutectic forming alloying elements in the inner region is less than a second concentration of eutectic forming alloying elements in each of the outer regions. Further, the aluminum alloy product has a delta r value of 0 to 0.10. The delta r value is calculated as follows: Absolute Value [(r_L+r_LT?2*r_45)/2] and the r_L is an r value in a longitudinal direction of the aluminum alloy product, the r_LT is an r value in a transverse direction of the aluminum alloy product, and the r_45 is an r value in a 45 degree direction of the aluminum alloy product.

Abstract: A seal device for sealing slide-out room opening in recreational vehicles. The seal including a base; a bulb; an alignment aid member; and a positional member. The base having a proximal end, a distal end, an inside portion, an outside portion, and a perpendicular member. The bulb having an arcuate portion, a sidewall portion and a curled end portion. The positional member extending perpendicularly to the base distal end in opposite direction of the alignment aid member. The seal device may further include a flap extending co-linearly from the base distal end and a fastening system.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns improved capabilities for evaluating whether additional medical tests need to be conducted for a diagnosis of a pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) condition in a patient. The method includes determining that the patient is at rest and measuring a partial pressure of carbon dioxide in a composite gas, comprising: transferring an expiration from the patient's mouth to a carbon dioxide analyzer; measuring end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) from each of a plurality of oral expirations from the patient; and calculating a composite EtCO2 value. The method further includes comparing the composite EtCO2 value to a range of stored carbon dioxide partial pressure values; generating a signal indicating whether additional medical tests need to be conducted in response to the comparing; and providing the generated signal to an indicator, the indicator adapted to respond to the generated signal to provide an output in a human cognizable format.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns improved capabilities for evaluating whether additional medical tests need to be conducted for a diagnosis of a pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) condition in a patient. The method includes determining that the patient is at rest and measuring a partial pressure of carbon dioxide in a composite gas, comprising: transferring an expiration from the patient's mouth to a carbon dioxide analyzer; measuring end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) from each of a plurality of oral expirations from the patient; and calculating a composite EtCO2 value. The method further includes comparing the composite EtCO2 value to a range of stored carbon dioxide partial pressure values; generating a signal indicating whether additional medical tests need to be conducted in response to the comparing; and providing the generated signal to an indicator, the indicator adapted to respond to the generated signal to provide an output in a human cognizable format.

Abstract: The present invention, in an embodiment, is cast product in the form of an aluminum alloy strip. The aluminum alloy strip includes 4 wt. % to 28 wt. % zinc and a variation of a weight percent of the zinc is 15% or less between a surface and a thickness center of the aluminum alloy strip.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an insulator and first and second conductor portions extending therefrom includes first and second coupled hub members defining a central cavity sized and configured to receive the insulator. The first hub member includes a first leg defining a first lengthwise cavity extending from the central cavity and configured to receive the first conductor portion. The second hub member includes a second leg defining a second lengthwise cavity extending from the central cavity and configured to receive the second conductor portion. The first and second hub members are configured to be slidably rotated relative to one another to selectively adjust an angle between the first and second legs.