Abstract: Systems and methods are described for robust scheduling of beam switching patterns in satellite communications systems. Embodiments operate in context of a hub-spoke satellite communications architecture having a number of gateway terminals servicing large numbers of user terminals over a number of spot beams. The satellite includes switching subsystems that distribute capacity to the user beams from multiple of the gateway terminals in a shared manner according to a beam group switching pattern. The beam group switching pattern is robustly formulated to continue distributing capacity during gateway outages (e.g., when one or two gateway terminals are temporarily non-operational due to rain fade, equipment failure, etc.). For example, the beam group switching pattern can be formulated to minimize worst-case degradation of capacity across user beams, to prioritize certain beams or beam groups, etc.

Abstract: Methods and systems for text messaging-based self-service authentication in absence of a physical authentication token. In some aspects, the system receives, from a mobile device, a first text message indicating a request for account access in absence of the physical authentication token, in which the mobile device is operating on a mobile network and associated with a user digital identifier relating to the mobile network. The system transmits, to the mobile device, a second text message including a link to a webpage for account access in absence of the physical authentication token; determines, based on mobile device information associated with the mobile device and the user digital identifier, whether to authenticate the request; and in response to authenticating the request, provides a temporary machine-readable code associated with the user account. The temporary machine-readable code may allow a third party to access the user account by scanning the temporary machine-readable code.

Abstract: Methods and systems for analysis of image data generated from various reference points. Particularly, the methods and systems provided are useful for real time analysis of image and sequence data generated during DNA sequencing methodologies.

Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant having an upper body portion, a lower body portion opposite the upper body portion, a wedge member connecting the upper body portion to the lower body portion, a nose member having a tapered distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, and an actuator disposed between the nose member and the wedge member, for translation of the wedge member along a longitudinal axis of the implant. A pin connects to the actuator for positioning the nose member relative to the actuator. Translation of the wedge member along the longitudinal axis of the implant displaces the upper body portion and the lower body portion away from each other, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant.

Abstract: A fuel tank vent valve includes a venting apparatus for regulating discharge of fuel vapor from a fuel tank and admission of outside air into a fuel tank. The vent valve is used to regulate pressure in a fuel tank.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for the inhibition of DHX9 and in the treatment of a variety of DHX9 mediated conditions or diseases, such as cancer.

Abstract: A space efficient automated processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The processing system includes an input conveyance system for moving objects from an input area in at least an input conveyance vector that includes an input conveyance horizontal direction component and an input conveyance vertical direction component, a perception system for receiving objects from the input conveyance system and for providing perception data regarding an object, a primary transport system for receiving the object from the perception system and for providing transport of the object along at least a primary transport vector including an primary transport horizontal component and a primary transport vertical component that is generally opposite the input conveyance horizontal direction component, and at least two secondary transport systems, each of which receives the object from the primary transport system and moves the object in either of reciprocal directions.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes multiple systems, each system including a sensor. The refuse vehicle also includes an automated check system. The automated check system includes processing circuitry configured to obtain sensor data from the sensor of each of the multiple systems, determine which of the multiple systems require manual inspection based on the sensor data, and operate a display screen to prompt a technician to manually inspect one or more of the multiple systems.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for environment sensing. In an aspect, a transmitter base station determines a configuration for a radio frequency (RF) sensing signal, the configuration determined based at least in part on coordination among a plurality of base stations, and transmits the RF sensing signal to at least one receiver base station based on the configuration. In an aspect, a receiver base station receives a configuration for an RF sensing signal, the configuration determined based at least in part on coordination among a plurality of base stations, receives, from at least one transmitter base station, the RF sensing signal, and detects at least one target object based, at least in part, on reception of the RF sensing signal.

Abstract: Methods and systems for machine-readable code-based access in absence of a physical authentication token. In some embodiments, the system receives, from a mobile device, a text message, in which the mobile device is operating on a mobile network and associated with a user digital identifier relating to the mobile network, and the text message indicates a first request for access in absence of the physical authentication token. The system determines whether to authenticate the first request based on mobile device information relating to the mobile device. In response to authenticating the first request, the system provides a first machine-readable code associated with a user account; and receives a second request from a third party for accessing the user account. The system assesses second information based on a prediction model and first information associated with the first machine-readable code; and in response to a satisfactory assessment result, authenticates the second request.

Abstract: The invention may provide methods of characterising and/or optimising a well treatment. The method comprises calculating, estimating and/or determining at least one spatial or temporal tracer distribution moment for at least one tracer in a well before the well treatment and calculating, estimating and/or determining at least one spatial or temporal tracer distribution moment for the at least one tracer introduced into the well at a later stage or later portion of the well treatment or after at least well treatment stage has been completed or approaching completion. The method comprises comparing the at least one spatial or temporal tracer distribution moment of the tracers to estimate at least one characteristic of the well treatment.

Abstract: A strong connection that ensures alignment between components and which is capable of being used for high-pressure applications. The connection is held together with one or more pins that are positioned tangentially along the interfacing plane of the components and which pins are positioned such that they are placed in sheer along a significant portion of their length instead of merely across their diameter. The pins can be held in place with one or more structures, which can include threaded fasteners, to prevent the pins from being inadvertently removed.

Abstract: An energy storage system converts variable renewable electricity (VRE) to continuous heat. Intermittent electrical energy heats a solid medium. Heat from the solid medium is delivered continuously on demand. An array of bricks incorporating internal radiation cavities is directly heated by thermal radiation. The cavities facilitate rapid, uniform heating via reradiation. Heat delivery via flowing gas establishes a thermocline which maintains high outlet temperature throughout discharge. Gas flows through structured pathways within the array, delivering heat which may be used for processes including calcination, hydrogen electrolysis, steam generation, and thermal power generation and cogeneration. Low temperature waste heat from energy production can be recovered and used to improve overall system efficiency.

Abstract: Fastener-free deck clips, methods of use, and associated installation tools. The clips use a gripping element to secure the clip to a joist and do not require the use of a separate screw or other fastener, simplifying the installation process. The clip has a central body with lateral wings extending to an endpoint, where the gripping element is located. The gripping element may include puncturing elements to adhere better to the joist. Likewise, the main body may have tabs that can be depressed to further adhere to the joist. The clips may be installed by use of a handheld tool.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may enable memory maintenance operations to be performed on a memory device in compliance with a time interval having a duration based on a temperature of the memory device. A system may include a memory device and a memory controller communicatively coupled to the memory device. The memory controller may receive a temperature measurement indicative of a present temperature of the memory device and determine a memory management interval based on the temperature measurement. The memory controller may perform a memory management operation based on the memory management interval. Sometimes, the memory controller powers on the memory device to perform the memory management operation on the memory device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided. The method includes generating an augmented reality environment, determining a number of virtual avatars requiring an avatar space within said augmented reality environment, determining a number of physical avatar spaces that are available for occupation within the augmented reality environment, comparing the number of virtual avatars requiring an avatar space to the number of available physical avatar spaces and, when the number of virtual avatars requiring an avatar space within the augmented reality environment is less than or equal to the number of available physical avatar spaces, assigning a different available physical avatar space to each virtual avatar.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems for providing safe, conveniently onsite, quick and effective ways to deliver antimicrobial and antiviral treatment to objects. Further disclosed is an isolation unit for sterilizing objects, the isolation having a lockable hatch that enables access, when unlocked, to a sterilization chamber within the isolation unit. The hatch remains locked until a sterilization operation is completed. Further, the hatch is prevented from being opened until the sterilization operation is completed. This feature prevents potentially harmful sterilizing chemicals from emitting out of the sterilization chamber, among other possible benefits.

Abstract: Integrated circuit (IC) packages having a through-via interposer with an embedded die, as well as related structures, devices, and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, an IC package may include a through-via interposer with an embedded die, the through-via connections having front to back conductivity. In some embodiments, a die may be disposed on the back side of an IC package having a through-via interposer with an embedded die and may be electrically coupled to the embedded die. In some embodiments, a second IC package in a package-on-package (POP) arrangement may be disposed on the back side of an IC package having a through-via interposer with an embedded die and may be electrically coupled to the conductive vias.

Abstract: A collection device for examining fecal matter to determine whether a patient is afflicted with parasites includes a particle accumulating plug mounted on an end of a collection tube containing a fecal specimen. The particle accumulating plug includes an inner wall that defines an inverted funnel. A pipetting port is formed through the inner wall at the apex of the inverted funnel allowing the tip of a pipette to enter the port and aspirate the ova or eggs, or other parasite cells, that have separated from the fecal specimen. The conical shape of the inner wall of the plug directs the separated parasite ova or eggs towards the pipetting port and to accumulate within the volume of the funnel of the plug so that a desired volume of fluid containing a concentrated quantity of parasite ova or eggs may be aspirated into the pipette tip through the pipetting port.

Abstract: In at least some implementations, a method for controlling energy use in a vehicle includes determining a travel path for a trip, determining a duration of travel for the trip, determining an energy requirement to complete the trip within the duration, comparing the energy requirement to a low energy threshold, and reducing the maximum energy output that is provided from the vehicle when the energy requirement is lower than the low energy threshold.