Abstract: The device, method, and system embodiments described in this disclosure (i.e., the teachings of this disclosure) enable an authorization circuit having at least one authorization mechanism to cooperate with an access circuit having at least one key mechanism. Upon successfully authorizing at least one datum communicated from the key mechanism of the access circuit, the authorization circuit is arranged to deliver power having determined characteristics to the access circuit. In at least one embodiment, the authorization circuit is arranged as a circuit wired or wirelessly coupled to a power infrastructure in a building. In at least one embodiment, the access circuit is arranged as a smart power plug arranged to temporarily deliver power to a mobile computing device or other electrically powered device. In some cases, power is only delivered after a user consumes certain multimedia information. In some cases, power that is delivered is delivered for only a short time and is measured.

Abstract: A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) carriage and assembly includes: a blower assembly configured to draw in and purify ambient air; a power source operably connected to the blower assembly; and a carriage, which is configured to be worn by a user and to receive and carry the blower assembly and the power source. The carriage includes a main body that is configured to be worn on the shoulders of the user and includes a first cavity for receiving the power source and a second cavity for receiving the blower assembly. The first cavity and the second cavity are defined by portions of the main body positioned on opposing anterior and posterior sides of the user when worn. When the PAPR carriage and assembly is in use, the carriage thus causes the weight of the blower assembly and the power source to be distributed across the upper body of the user in a counterbalanced manner.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable storage device are provided for providing a dynamic tachometer. Based on various signal inputs from a plurality of data sources, a tachometer may be dynamically modified to include visual information and assistance to the driver in relation to the vehicle's engine speed (i.e., revolution speed of the vehicle's crankshaft). The tachometer may include one or a combination of: dynamic shift point indicators, a target engine speed range indicator, an overspeed indicator, and a power take-off mode indicator.

Abstract: A multi-layer sensor assembly for use as a subcutaneous analyte sensor in a continuous monitoring system. The sensor assembly comprises a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a middle portion between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion, and three layers. The distal end portion comprises a first working electrode, a counter electrode, a second working electrode, and a reference electrode. The proximal end portion has a plurality of electrically conductive contact pads. The electrodes communicate electrically with the contact pads through the middle portion.

Abstract: Methods, system and apparatus for the controlling laundry machines in a laundry facility. A user device receives a list of machines for a laundry facility and displays them on a machine control user interface. The user may then make a selection of a machine, a selection of an operation type and a selection of one or more operational parameters associated with the selected operation type. The selection of the operation type and the one or more operational parameters may be made on the user device or on the selected machine. The machine control user interface may then display the user selections, an estimated duration and a cost. The estimated duration and cost may be based on the selected machine, selected operation type and the one or more selected operational parameters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of imaging a downhole region of interest. In particular this invention relates to a method of processing images captured downhole to remove or reduce distortions due to the optical system as a function of the temperature experienced by the optical system in the downhole environment. A method of imaging a downhole region of interest comprises contemporaneously capturing an image of a region of interest and recording a temperature associated with the region of interest; selecting a pre-defined set of distortion data from a plurality of pre-defined sets of distortion data based on the recorded temperature; and applying the selected set of distortion data to the captured image to create an un-distorted image, wherein the pre-defined set of distortion data comprises distortion values associated with a range of field angles at a specified temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, memory devices, and machine-readable mediums for providing a secure method of modifying, erasing, or updating security keys for protected regions of a memory device by using a special firmware object (a key-modification firmware) loaded to the memory device that contains instructions to reprogram, modify, and/or erase the keys. To ensure that this key-modification firmware does not become a security risk, the key-modification firmware object may be protected from subsequent usage in a variety of ways.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed, including using a memory controller to partition a memory array into a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion having non-overlapping logical block addressing (LBA) ranges. The memory controller assigns a first granularity of a first logical-to-physical (L2P) mapping table entry for the first portion of the memory array designated for a first usage, and a second granularity of a second L2P mapping table entry for the second portion of the memory array designated for a second usage, where the second granularity is not equal to the first granularity. The memory controller stores the first granularity and the second granularity in the memory array, and stores at least a portion of the first L2P mapping table entry and the second L2P mapping table entry in an L2P cache of the memory controller.

Abstract: A subcutaneous analyte sensor applicator includes an applicator module and a sensor module. The applicator module includes an applicator housing, a deployment button, and a pre-loaded insertion assembly completely disposed and secured within the button and partially disposed within the applicator housing when the button is in an initial, loaded position on the applicator housing. The insertion assembly includes an assembly housing, and a biasing element and a needle assembly disposed within the assembly housing chamber where the biasing element is in a compressed state. The sensor module includes a sensor lower housing releasably connected to the applicator housing, a sensor upper housing removably retained against the insertion assembly housing and spaced from the sensor lower housing, and an electro-sensor assembly disposed within the sensor upper housing where a sensor is temporarily disposed within a needle of a needle assembly when the applicator system is in the initial pre-loaded position.

Abstract: A control system, including a controller having a display and a handle detachably coupled to the display and including an input device, a motor assembly, wherein the display is detachably coupled to the motor assembly, the motor assembly including a drive motor in communication with the handle, and a catheter drive detachably coupled to the motor assembly, wherein actuation of the drive motor effectuates movement of a catheter operatively coupled to the catheter drive.

Abstract: A subcutaneous analyte sensor applicator includes an inserter module and a sensor module. The inserter module includes an applicator housing, a deployment button, and a pre-loaded insertion assembly completely disposed and secured within the button and partially disposed within the applicator housing when the button is in an initial, loaded position on the applicator housing. The insertion assembly includes an assembly housing, and a biasing element and a needle assembly disposed within the assembly housing chamber where the biasing element is in a compressed state. The sensor module includes a sensor lower housing releasably connected to the applicator housing, a sensor upper housing removably retained against the insertion assembly housing and spaced from the sensor lower housing, and an electro-sensor assembly disposed within the sensor upper housing where a sensor is temporarily disposed within a needle of a needle assembly when the applicator system is in the initial pre-loaded position.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed, including using a memory controller to monitor at least one parameter related to power level of a host processor of a host device, and dynamically adjusting at least one of a clock frequency and a voltage level of an error-correcting code (ECC) subsystem of the memory controller based on the at least one parameter to control power usage of the host device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for operating a non-volatile memory module. In an example, a method can include filling a first plurality of pages of a first non-volatile memory with first data from a first data lane that includes a first volatile memory device, and filling a second plurality of pages of the first non-volatile memory device with second data from a second data lane that includes a second volatile memory device. In certain examples, the first plurality of pages does not include data from the second data lane.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed, including using a memory controller to partition a memory array into a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion having non-overlapping logical block addressing (LBA) ranges. The memory controller assigns a first granularity of a first logical-to-physical (L2P) mapping table entry for the first portion of the memory array designated for a first usage, and a second granularity of a second L2P mapping table entry for the second portion of the memory array designated for a second usage, where the second granularity is not equal to the first granularity. The memory controller stores the first granularity and the second granularity in the memory array, and stores at least a portion of the first L2P mapping table entry and the second L2P mapping table entry in an L2P cache of the memory controller.

Abstract: Secure methods are described for modifying, erasing, or updating security keys for protected regions of a memory device by using a special firmware object (a key-modification firmware) loaded to the memory device that contains instructions to reprogram, modify, and/or erase the keys. To ensure that this key-modification firmware does not become a security risk, the key-modification firmware object may be protected from subsequent usage in a variety of ways.

Abstract: The device, method, and system embodiments described in this disclosure (i.e., the teachings of this disclosure) enable an authorization circuit having at least one authorization mechanism to cooperate with an access circuit having at least one key mechanism. Upon successfully authorizing at least one datum communicated from the key mechanism of the access circuit, the authorization circuit is arranged to deliver power having determined characteristics to the access circuit. In at least one embodiment, the authorization circuit is arranged as a circuit wired or wirelessly coupled to a power infrastructure in a building. In at least one embodiment, the access circuit is arranged as a smart power plug arranged to temporarily deliver power to a mobile computing device or other electrically powered device. In some cases, power is only delivered after a user consumes certain multimedia information. In some cases, power that is delivered is delivered for only a short time and is measured.

Abstract: Liquid antimicrobial compositions with yeasticidal and virucidal efficacy including at least one acid, an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, and an additional surfactant, wherein the use pH is less than about 5 are disclosed. The compositions provide effective alternatives to quaternary ammonium compounds while also beneficially providing yeasticidal efficacy in addition to broad antimicrobial and virucidal efficacy. Methods of using the liquid compositions are also disclosed.