Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a video of a user-defined virtual reality scene are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain a scene definition; obtain camera information for multiple virtual cameras to be used in generating a two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene; execute a simulation of the virtual reality scene from the scene definition for at least a portion of the scene duration; obtain camera timing instructions specifying which of the virtual cameras should be used to generate the two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene as a function of progress through the scene duration; generate the two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene in accordance with the camera timing instructions and the camera information.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to thermal management fluid systems. This disclosure relates more particularly to dielectric thermal management fluid systems useful in cooling electronic devices such as lithium-ion batteries, and methods of using such thermal management fluids.

Abstract: An example of a system to provide energy storage capacity moveable between multiple locations is provided. The system includes a plurality of docking stations, wherein each docking station is connected to a power distribution network. In addition, the system includes an energy storage unit to connect to a first docking station selected from the plurality of docking stations. Furthermore, the system includes a transporter onto which the energy storage unit is mounted to transport the energy storage unit from the first docking station to a second docking station.

Abstract: A storage platform (100) with secured mirroring of data and data-at-rest encryption reduces repetitive encryption of data. A storage controller (120) is responsible for both encryption data-at-rest encryption and data encryption for transmissions to backup storage, allowing encryption to be only performed once within the storage platform (100). This reduces the amount of computation the storage platform (100) must perform, improving overall system performance.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus to connect a power distribution network with an energy storage unit. The apparatus includes a mobile platform. In addition, the apparatus includes a connection system to connect with an energy storage unit and to receive a current from the energy storage unit. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a transformer mounted on the mobile platform to convert the voltage from the connection system to the voltage of a power distribution network. The apparatus also includes an output cable to connect with the power distribution network.

Abstract: Wellbore synthesis techniques are disclosed suitable for use in geothermal applications. Embodiments are provided where open hole drilled wellbores are sealed while drilling to form an impervious layer at the wellbore/formation interface. The techniques may be chemical, thermal, mechanical, biological and are fully intended to irreversibly damage the formation in terms of the permeability thereof. With the permeability negated, the wellbore may be used to create a closed loop surface to surface geothermal well operable in the absence of well casing for maximizing thermal transfer to a circulating working fluid. Formulations for the working and drilling fluids are disclosed.

Abstract: A radar device is provided. The radar device includes an antenna and a housing having an exterior wall. The radar device also includes an electronics module having a heat source contained within the housing. Additionally, the radar device includes a heat pipe having a first end and a second end. The first end is positioned proximate to the heat source, and the heat pipe is configured to transfer heat from the first end of the heat pipe to the second end of the heat pipe to reduce an amount of heat at the heat source. The heat pipe may be an evaporator-condenser heat pipe. The second end of the heat pipe may be positioned proximate to a first dissipating feature. The heat source may be a power amplifier, waveguide assembly, printed circuit board, or other electronics, and the first dissipating feature may be the exterior wall of the housing.

Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.

Abstract: A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to decrease the size occupied by the spring within the tape measure housing, which consequently reduces tape measure housing size providing a more compact tape measure. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to control retraction of the tape measure in a manner that reduces whip or otherwise controls tape blade retraction. Some retraction system embodiments utilize a reduction gear train, and others utilize a compression spring and a transmission system that converts rotational movement of the tape reel to axial movement, which compresses the spring.

Abstract: There is provided a new and improved synthetic route for the synthesis of the compound 1-{2-[(1R)-1-aminoethyl]-4-chlorobenzyl}-2-thioxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one (Formula (I)) that is readily scalable for commercial production. Also provided are important intermediate compounds that are formed in the new and improved synthetic route for the synthesis of the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Execution of a process using a select platform-specific process application is provided, including identifying, from a set of received inputs, a collection of selection input parameter values uniquely associated in memory with a select platform-specific process application among different platform-specific process applications configured to implement a process of a process type, identifying a process population template associated in memory with the select platform-specific process application, the process population template identifying data input fields accepted as inputs to the select platform-specific process application, receiving, from a uniform user interface, a set of user inputs, and executing the process population template.