Abstract: A system simultaneously tracks multiple objects. All or a subset of the objects includes a wireless receiver and a transmitter for providing an output. The system includes one or more wireless transmitters that send commands to the wireless receivers of the multiple objects instructing different subsets of the multiple objects to output (via their respective transmitter) at different times. The system also includes object sensors that receive output from the transmitters of the multiple objects and a computer system in communication with the object sensors. The computer system calculates locations of the multiple objects based on the sensed output from the multiple objects.

Abstract: Circuit blocks are provided. A circuit block may include a corner section including an outer edge and an inner edge, opposite the outer edge, the corner section including a flexible, conductive material. The circuit block may also include a retainer section configured to electrically couple to a substrate. The inner edge of the corner section and the retainer section may be configured to form an inner region configured to receive and retain a magnet. Associated devices are also provided.

Abstract: A method for partially publishing edits to a document is described. A first document including a first cell and a second cell is displayed on first user account on a first computing device and on a second user account. A second document including a linked version of the first cell and a linked version of the second cell is displayed. An edit of the first cell is received from the first user account and an edit of the second cell is received. In response to receiving an indication from the first user account that the edit of the first cell is to be published, the edit of the first cell is made to the linked version of the first cell, while the linked version of the second cell is unchanged so that the content of the linked version of the second cell no longer matches that of the second cell.

Abstract: A catch basin stormwater filtering apparatus includes a support frame and a filter medium supported by the support frame. The support frame includes a planar upper plate and a planar lower plate disposed below and in close proximity to the upper plate. The upper and lower plates have substantially the same outer dimensions, and the support frame defines a central opening. The filter medium is in the shape of a basket and includes lateral side walls of which adjacent walls are joined together, and a bottom wall, the lateral side walls defining a top opening which is disposed in alignment with the central opening of the support frame. The filter medium also includes a flange that extends outwardly from the lateral side walls at the top opening of the filter medium. The flange is interposed between and adhesively joined to the upper plate and the lower plate of the support frame.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for batch processing signal acquisition. A batch processing signal acquisition system implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes a recording controller configured to store samples of an input signal to a memory. The input signal is received at a first sampling rate. The system also includes a playback controller configured to read samples from the memory for playback of the input signal at a second sampling rate. The system further includes an acquisition processor configured to detect and locate, in time and frequency, a signal of interest in the playback of the input signal. The system further includes a signal processor configured to process the signal of interest in the playback of the input signal based on the detection and location provided by the acquisition processor.

Abstract: A filter element includes a construction of pleated filter media defining an interior volume. First and second opposite end caps are secured to opposite ends of the filter media. A support structure supports the filter media and is operably oriented in the interior volume. The support structure extends from the first opposing interior face to the second opposing interior face. The support structure is provided to extend less than a full extension between the first end cap and second end cap.

Abstract: A lighting assembly may include a light source and a reflective polarizer overlapping the light source. A portion of light that is incident on the reflective polarizer may not pass through the reflective polarizer and may be reflected back to the light source. The light source may include at least one of a light emitting diode (LED), a micro-LED, an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a micro-OLED, a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), or an fLCoS light source. The reflective polarizer may include a polymer birefringent multilayer structure of alternating first layers and second layers. The first layers may each include an isotropic polymer thin film the second layers each include an anisotropic polymer thin film. Various other devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process to remove H2S from a stream comprising the steps of adding a silica nanoparticle composition and optionally a triazine, wherein the stream is selected from the group consisting of Oil streams, Gas streams, CO2 point source purification streams and Geothermal Energy System streams.

Abstract: A non-fungible token (NFT) platform that includes a processor and a memory, and operates by: receiving, via the processor, player data to be associated with a player token NFT corresponding to a multiplayer game; receiving, via the processor, other data, wherein the other data includes player hierarchy data to be associated with the player token NFT; and facilitating creation of the player token NFT via a blockchain-based distributed computer network, based on the player data and the player hierarchy data.

Abstract: Membranes and filtration modules for producing a concentrated feed stream and a diluted feed stream during operation in a water purification or wastewater treatment system. Filtration modules are provided that include a semipermeable membrane having a first side and a second side, the first side configured to receive a first feed solution stream from a first feed solution source and the second side configured to receive a second feed solution stream from a second feed solution source. The semipermeable membrane may be configured to operate at a hydrostatic pressure on the second side of the membrane from about 1% to about 40% of the hydrostatic pressure on the first side of the membrane, and may in some cases exhibit a salt rejection of from about 60 percent to about 90 percent during operation.

Abstract: The present system is for integrated management of associated gas and produced water at oil well extraction sites. The system includes a controller that makes gas allocation determination (e.g., directs conditioned gas to (i) gas flare, (ii) produced water reduction system, and/or (iii) generator) when a change in conditioned gas flow is detected based on first plurality of inputs. If the conditioned gas is directed to the generator, then the controller makes an electricity allocation determination (e.g., (i) increase a data processing operating rate on a data processing server, (ii) start up idle data processing equipment, (iii) direct generated electric current to a power grid, and/or (iv) charge a storage battery) based on second plurality of inputs. By operating the system of gas consumption and electricity production/consumption in an integrated fashion, benefits of flaring prevention, resource conversation, and more efficient economic operations are optimized to a degree not previously attainable.

Abstract: A projection system for etendue utilization includes a first light source configured to emit a light, the light including a first etendue component and a second etendue component, wherein the first etendue component has a lower etendue than the second etendue component, a first projection optics configured to project a first image on a screen, a second projection optics configured to project a second image on the screen, and an etendue splitter component. The etendue splitter component is configured to receive the light from the light source, extract, from the light, the first etendue component and the second etendue component, provide the first etendue component to the first projection optics, and provide the second etendue component to the second projection optics.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for extracting desired chemical species including, without limitation, lithium, specific lithium species, and/or other chemical compounds from input flows in a modular unit. The input flows may be raw materials in which lithium metal and/or lithium species are dissolved and/or extracted. The apparatuses and methods may include daisy chain flow through separate tanks, a column array, and/or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for managing predetermined functions on a mobile device, the operating system (OS) installed on the device including an event application programming interface (API) configured to enable voice over internet protocol (VoIP) applications to assume priority over other applications and functions of the mobile device when VoIP calls are detected. A mobile device management software application installed and running on the mobile device emulates a VoIP software application and uses event API calls to trick the OS into believing that a VoIP call has been detected and, in response, causes the OS to block or interfere with one or more predetermined functions on the mobile device based on the status and location of the mobile device.

Abstract: A survey tool system (100) for surveying deviation of a previously drilled hole (10, 20) from a selected hole path (30) comprises: an assembly of drill pipe sections (55) co-operable with said previously drilled hole (10, 20); and at least one sensor (125) included within the assembly of drill pipe sections (55) for collecting survey data including data correlated with deviation of said previously drilled hole (10, 20) from said selected hole path (30). A processor (130) processes data collected from the at least one sensor (125) and determines deviation of the previously drilled hole (10, 20) from the selected path (30) for said previously drilled hole (10, 20).

Abstract: A method performed by a network node (110) in a wireless communications network (100) for enabling a timing reference in a second wireless device (122) for use in Sidelink, SL, transmissions over a SL communication link (133) with a first wireless device (121) is provided. The network node estimates (201) a propagation delay of SL transmissions over the SL communication link (133) between the first and second wireless device (122). Then, the network node (110) transmits, to the second wireless device (122), timing reference information based on a timing reference originating from a time reference node in a wireless communications network (100), and on the estimated propagation delay of SL transmissions over the SL communication link (133) between the first and second wireless device (122). A network node (110) for enabling a timing reference in a second wireless device (122) for use in SL transmissions over a SL communication link (133) with a first wireless device (121) is also provided.

Abstract: A thermal management module may include a first compartment including one or more of a coolant pump, a coolant valve, and a coolant conduit. A conjoined second compartment may include one or more of a valve actuator, an electronic control module, a system pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, and a heat exchanger. In certain embodiments, the first compartment may be enclosed in a first modular enclosure and the conjoined second compartment may be separately enclosed within a second modular enclosure.

Abstract: A lighting system may be for a vehicle cup holder installed in a vehicle. The lighting system may include a first inductive member to be positioned adjacent a back side of the vehicle cup holder, and a first controller configured to inductively couple power and command signals through the first inductive member. The lighting system may also include a lighting device to be positioned adjacent a front side of the vehicle cup holder. The lighting device, in turn, may include a second inductive member configured for inductive coupling with the first inductive member, at least one light, and a second controller configured to operate the at least one light based upon power and command signals inductively coupled to the second inductive member from the first inductive member.

Abstract: Radio unit output power management technologies are disclosed. An example method for managing output power of radio units serving a private communications network includes obtaining network status including output power status of the radio units and spectrum information indicating frequency bands utilized by the one or more radio units, performance requirements of the private communications network, and constraints applicable to output power of the radio units in accordance with the spectrum information. The method also includes determining a dynamically-optimized output power strategy for the one or more radio units to satisfy the performance requirements based on the output power status and spectrum information, subject to the constraints, and implementing particularized radio unit output power control based on the output power strategy.

Abstract: A hi-hat cymbal controller for use with an electronic moveable hi-hat cymbal and clutch, both couplable to the pull rod of a traditional hi-hat stand, contains an internally movable electromagnetic field source and sensor responsive to electromagnetic field changes. Downward motion of the hi hat cymbal and/or clutch relative to the stationary controller causes the field source to move axially relative to the sensor which generates a signal data useful by a drum module to initiate and terminate playback of audio samples characteristic of the co-action between the top and bottom cymbals of an acoustic hi-hat system.