Abstract: A computing device includes a thermal map generator (142) that generates a thermal map for image data voxels or pixels representing a volume or region of interest of a subject based on thermometry image data, which includes voxels or pixels indicating a change in a temperature in the volume or region of interest, and a predetermined change in value to temperature lookup table (144) and a display (145) that visually presents the thermal map in connection with image data of the volume of interest. A method includes generating a thermal map for image data voxels or pixels representing a volume or region of interest of a subject based on thermometry image data, which includes voxels or pixels indicating a change in a temperature in the volume or region of interest, and a predetermined change in voxel or pixel value to temperature lookup table.

Abstract: Rectifiers are used in power systems, but surges are commonly encountered in the power grid, which can damage switches used to drive the active rectifiers. An active rectification system is proposed in which a ‘thyristor’ type path is enabled through a transistor device such that surges bypass the driving switches.

Abstract: Described herein are X-ray imageable polymers such as polymeric particles comprising bismuth as a radiopacifying agent, methods of making the polymers, and methods of using the polymers. The imageable particles may comprise a covalently bound compound which chelates the bismuth, for example, through a combination of nitrogen and oxygen atoms.

Abstract: A transmitter for providing channel equalization that includes a first driver and second driver having a high pass filter. The first driver generates a first output signal representing a digital input signal. The second driver generates a second output signal representing a high pass filtered version of the digital input signal. The first and second output signals are summed to provide a third output signal that is channel equalized for transmission over a channel.

Abstract: An aircraft fuel tank system includes at least one fuel tank having a plurality of interconnected bays and a vent arranged so as to allow an inward venting of atmospheric air. The system is arranged so as to direct the inwardly vented air along a vent duct. The vent duct is arranged so as to convey the inwardly vented air to substantially each one of the interconnected bays.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing spatial audio. Some exemplary techniques include user interfaces for transitioning between visual elements. Some exemplary techniques include user interfaces for previewing audio. Some exemplary techniques include user interfaces for discovering music. Some exemplary techniques include user interfaces for managing headphone transparency. Some exemplary techniques include user interfaces for manipulating multiple audio streams of an audio source.

Abstract: An example of a blanking die includes a blanking apparatus configured to form a series of at least two metallic blanks from sheet metal, and an ejection apparatus configured to eject a first one of the series of the metallic blanks out of the blanking die in a predetermined direction and a second one of the series of the metallic blanks out of the blanking die in said predetermined direction.

Abstract: Provided herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for synchronizing playback of audio and video associated with a content, such as a movie or TV show. Also provided herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for coordinating devices in a whole home entertainment system that includes a wireless network, to improve collective utilization of the wireless network and thereby enhance user experience.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for automatically determining the functionality and capabilities of electronic components. Some embodiments operate by transmitting a command to the display device in question (sometimes called the device under test—DUT—herein) and monitoring the device. Then, it is determined whether an action by the display device was one of a set of proper responses to the command. If the action was proper, then it is determined that the display device supports the command set associated with the command. The command set may be the Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) set, although this disclosure is not limited to that example.

Abstract: PCC control of HTTP adaptive bit rate video streaming protocols. This PCC control is enforced in a network node that is in communication interaction with a user terminal, UE, and a media server, and is configured to: perform a deep packet inspection, DPI, on IP packets sent from the media server to the UE to detect an association between a plurality of identifiers and corresponding characteristics of respective different media streams representing the same media information; perform a DPI on IP packets sent from the UE to the media server to detect a media stream identifier selected by the UE from said association, the IP packets corresponding to a request to obtain one of the different media streams of the association; and modify the request by replacing the detected media stream identifier selected by the UE with any other of the media stream identifiers of the association.

Abstract: A transmitter for providing channel equalization that includes a first driver and second driver having a high pass filter. The first driver generates a first output signal representing a digital input signal. The second driver generates a second output signal representing a high pass filtered version of the digital input signal. The first and second output signals are summed to provide a third output signal that is channel equalized for transmission over a channel.

Abstract: A barrier for providing isolation between two internal volumes within an aircraft, comprises: a wall section adapted for location within an aircraft, the wall section having an aperture formed therein; mounting means located on the wall section proximate the aperture; and a substantially planar burst panel member having first and second opposingly-facing sides, the burst panel member adapted for location within the mounting means and dimensioned so as to overlie the aperture when received by the mounting means; the burst panel member comprising a line of weakness provided therein, adapted such that, in use, exposure of the burst panel member to an atmospheric pressure differential between air volumes respectively adjacent the first and second sides exceeding a predetermined value causes the burst panel member to rupture along said line of weakness.

Abstract: Rectifiers are used in power systems, but surges are commonly encountered in the power grid, which can damage switches used to drive the active rectifiers. An active rectification system is proposed in which a ‘thyristor’ type path is enabled through a transistor device such that surges bypass the driving switches.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for customizing a user interface on a remote control (or other device, such as a display device or mobile device) based on biometrics of the user. In a non-limiting embodiment, a method operates by receiving an interaction by a user of the remote control, wherein the interaction relates to a biometric of the user. An identity of the user is determined based on the interaction. Information associated with the determined user identity is accessed. Then, the user interface on the remote control is customized based on the accessed information. The biometric may be, for example, associated with a finger size of the user, or associated with motions made by the user with the remote control in forming the interaction. In an embodiment, the user identity is verified by comparing a date/time of the interaction with viewing history of the user, and/or by comparing the date/time of the interaction with a schedule of the user.

Abstract: A circular row of non-uniformally spaced vanes includes only one first group and only one second group of adjacent vanes, unequal first and second spacing between adjacent vanes in the first and second groups, and first spacing greater than second spacing. An embodiment with second group including only three adjacent vanes. Second spacing may be about 25%-35% smaller than a nominal uniform spacing used as a design parameter for designing spacing of the non-uniformly spaced stator vanes. Circular row may be sectored. A gas turbine engine section may include one or more rings or circular rows of fixed and/or variable non-uniformally spaced vanes. Method for designing non-uniform vane spacing for circular row includes determining nominal uniform spacing and forming first spacing and second spacing from nominal uniform spacing of vanes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for automatically determining the functionality and capabilities of electronic components. Some embodiments operate by transmitting a command to the display device in question (sometimes called the device under test—DUT—herein) and monitoring the device. Then, it is determined whether an action by the display device was one of a set of proper responses to the command. If the action was proper, then it is determined that the display device supports the command set associated with the command. The command set may be the Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) set, although this disclosure is not limited to that example.

Abstract: A system and method for ablation planning includes defining (502) shapes and sizes for one or more ablation volumes based on probability of treatment, and determining (510) a target volume to be treated. A procedure plan is provided (516) by determining a number and location of planned ablations within the target volume using the one or more ablation volumes. A joint probability distribution (520) is determined for at least two planned ablations in the target volume. A final configuration is visualized (530) to determine if plan objectives are met based on a probability of treatment for the target volume.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling a multi-stage compressor of a gas turbine engine having a front-block of stages with variable stator vanes (VSVs), a rear block of stages downstream of the front-block, and a bleed air off-take from at least one of the stages. The method includes sensing the pressure of the bleed air from the bleed air off-take and adjusting the position of the VSV for the front-block.

Abstract: Double sided versions of several power transistor types are devices that are already known in the literature. Devices built in this configuration are generally required to have a separate driver circuit to control the front and rear control electrodes and provide the gate or base voltage and/or currents for the power switch. This is because there may be of the order of 1000V potential-difference between the frontside and rearside potentials when the transistor is in the off condition—and a single integrated circuit cannot generally sustain this within a single package. The NPN configuration is preferred in this case to benefit from electron conduction for the main power path between the emitters. However, problems arising when using a P-type wafer. The present invention seeks to avoid the use of P-type wafers while still getting the higher conduction performance of NPN operation.

Abstract: We disclose herein a power coupler for connecting AC or DC electrical circuits having different voltages, current or impedance levels. The power coupler comprise a first switching device; a second switching device coupled with the first switching device; a power transformer comprising a first core winding and a second core winding; a first capacitance coupled between the terminals of the first core winding; a second capacitance coupled between the terminals of the second core winding; and a third capacitance coupled between the first and second cores windings. The power transformer is coupled with the first and second switching devices. The power coupler is configured to reduce switching power loss using an adiabatic technique and by selecting appropriate switching time of the switching devices.