Abstract: A simulation environment (e.g., multi-player game) hosted by a provider network may implement componentized entities to reduce the amount of resource usage for a simulation (e.g., by reducing the amount of input/state data transmitted through the use of dynamically changing input structures). A user may add or remove any number of components to an entity that is simulated at the local client device. When inputs are received for one or more components, values for predictive states are locally determined for each component. An input packet is generated and sent to the provider network, which includes the inputs as well as data that is based on the values for the locally predicted states (e.g., a fingerprint or other unique ID). If necessary, a correction packet may be generated at the provider network and sent back to the client.

Abstract: A system for transferring DC electric power to a DC electric power system includes an electric power source, a DC-DC power converter, a system power bus including a capacitor, a first current sensor, a second current sensor, a third current sensor, and a controller. The DC-DC power converter includes a switched inductance circuit including an inductor, a high-voltage switch, and a diode. The second current sensor monitors a second current in the system power bus between the DC-DC power converter and the capacitor. The controller determines a parametric setpoint for the system power bus, determines the first current, the second current, and the third current in the system power bus, and controls the switching DC-DC power converter based upon the parametric setpoint, the first current, the second current, and the third current.

Abstract: A system for labeling a beverage container includes a conveyer structured to receive and transport the beverage container. The beverage container is prefilled with an ingestible content and sealed. The top of the beverage container has a mark that a lid reader uses to determine a orientation position and generate an alignment signal. Can positioning pads use the alignment signal to position the beverage container rotationally until the mark aligns with a reference position. An air blast station may be present to release high pressure air onto an exterior of the beverage container and a sleeve applicator overlay a shrink wrap sleeve around an exterior of the beverage container. A steam tunnel uses steam to cause the shrink wrap sleeve label to shrink onto the beverage container.

Abstract: A method for evaluating voltage sensor output using a diagnostic system includes: measuring an overall fuel cell stack voltage using a stack voltage sensor; identifying a fuel cell voltage of a first end cell using a first end cell voltage sensor and a second end cell using a second end cell voltage sensor; determining if a maximum value of the overall fuel cell stack voltage, the fuel cell voltage of the first end cell or the second end cell is less than a sensor limit, and if a minimum value of the fuel cell voltages is greater than the sensor limit; performing a test to identify if the maximum value is greater than an average sensor signal value and if the average sensor signal value is greater than the minimum value; and conducting a test to identify if the minimum value is less than a first predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Attachment mechanisms that enhance and broaden the usefulness of a basic gimbaled beverage container holder are needed. The mechanisms developed are configured to form a rigid attachment to an external object, such as luggage handles; stroller handles; bicycle handles; boat railings; car/truck air vents etc. in order to give the user a sense of stability for the combined unit. Three basic attachment enhancements are added to the outer ring of the gimbaled cup holder. They are: 1) A set of rigid ‘Arms’ (*removable and exchangeable for different size luggage handles) that grab around vertical luggage handles and hold the gimbaled cup holder secure. 2) a ‘Slide’ mechanism on one of the handles that hold the gimbaled cup holder secure to one handled luggage. 3) A ‘T-Bar Clip’ on the outer ring of the gimbaled cup holder that securely locks a variety of attachment devices (*such as a vertical and horizontal bar attachment mechanisms; a car/truck air vent attachment mechanism, etc.

Abstract: A fuel cell charging system includes a fuel cell stack having a first operating direct current (DC) voltage between fuel check stack terminals, a high voltage system operating at a first DC operating voltage different than and generally higher than the first operating voltage of the fuel cell stack, a boost converter in electrical connection with the fuel cell stack and the high voltage system, and a stack charging component that applies a second DC operating voltage, generally of lower value than that of the first normal operating voltage, to the fuel cell stack. The boost converter transfer electrical power from the fuel cell stack to the high voltage system during fuel cell operation. Characteristically, the second DC operating voltage applied to the fuel cell stack terminals is typically lower in value than that of the first DC operating voltage of both the fuel cell stack and the HV electrical system and is stepped down from the first DC operating voltage of the HV electrical system.

Abstract: A method for evaluating voltage sensor output using a diagnostic system includes: measuring an overall fuel cell stack voltage using a stack voltage sensor; identifying a fuel cell voltage of a first end cell using a first end cell voltage sensor and a second end cell using a second end cell voltage sensor; determining if a maximum value of the overall fuel cell stack voltage, the fuel cell voltage of the first end cell or the second end cell is less than a sensor limit, and if a minimum value of the fuel cell voltages is greater than the sensor limit; performing a test to identify if the maximum value is greater than an average sensor signal value and if the average sensor signal value is greater than the minimum value; and conducting a test to identify if the minimum value is less than a first predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for providing a plurality of program operations associated with a database table included within a computer database. The database table includes a plurality of data fields. A program operation is selected from the plurality of program operations, thus defining a chosen program operation. One or more graphical objects associated with the chosen program operation are provided. A graphical object is selected from the one or more graphical objects, thus defining a chosen graphical object. The chosen graphical object is linked to one of: an associated database operation performable within the computer database, or an associated data field chosen from the plurality of data fields included within the computer database.

Abstract: A fuel cell voltage recovery system includes a fuel cell stack having a fuel cell stack voltage between fuel cell stack terminals which is at a first voltage during normal fuel cell operation. The system also includes a high voltage electrical system operating at a first DC operating voltage that is generally higher than the first voltage of the fuel cell stack. A boost converter in electrical connection with the fuel cell stack and the high voltage electrical system operates in a normal control mode to transfer electrical power from the fuel cell stack to the high voltage electrical system through regulation and control of average stack output current (boost input current) during normal fuel cell operation. The boost converter can also operate in a voltage control mode to lower the fuel cell stack voltage to a second voltage that is lower than the first voltage. A FCS controller controls the operation of the boost converter.

Abstract: Attachment mechanisms that enhance and broaden the usefulness of a basic gimbaled beverage container holder are needed. The mechanisms developed are configured to form a rigid attachment to an external object, such as luggage handles; stroller handles; bicycle handles; boat railings; car/truck air vents etc. in order to give the user a sense of stability for the combined unit. Three basic attachment enhancements are added to the outer ring of the gimbaled cup holder. They are: 1) A set of rigid ‘Arms’ (*removable and exchangeable for different size luggage handles) that grab around vertical luggage handles and hold the gimbaled cup holder secure. 2) a ‘Slide’ mechanism on one of the handles that hold the gimbaled cup holder secure to one handled luggage. 3) A ‘T-Bar Clip’ on the outer ring of the gimbaled cup holder that securely locks a variety of attachment devices (*such as a vertical and horizontal bar attachment mechanisms; a car/truck air vent attachment mechanisms, etc.

Abstract: A fuel cell voltage recovery system includes a fuel cell stack having a fuel cell stack voltage between fuel cell stack terminals which is at a first voltage during normal fuel cell operation. The system also includes a high voltage electrical system operating at a first DC operating voltage that is generally higher than the first voltage of the fuel cell stack. A boost converter in electrical connection with the fuel cell stack and the high voltage electrical system operates in a normal control mode to transfer electrical power from the fuel cell stack to the high voltage electrical system through regulation and control of average stack output current (boost input current) during normal fuel cell operation. The boost converter can also operate in a voltage control mode to lower the fuel cell stack voltage to a second voltage that is lower than the first voltage. A FCS controller controls the operation of the boost converter.

Abstract: A fuel cell charging system includes a fuel cell stack having a first operating direct current (DC) voltage between fuel check stack terminals, a high voltage system operating at a first DC operating voltage different than and generally higher than the first operating voltage of the fuel cell stack, a boost converter in electrical connection with the fuel cell stack and the high voltage system, and a stack charging component that applies a second DC operating voltage, generally of lower value than that of the first normal operating voltage, to the fuel cell stack. The boost converter transfer electrical power from the fuel cell stack to the high voltage system during fuel cell operation. Characteristically, the second DC operating voltage applied to the fuel cell stack terminals is typically lower in value than that of the first DC operating voltage of both the fuel cell stack and the HV electrical system and is stepped down from the first DC operating voltage of the HV electrical system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for identification of slave elements and/or cells in a communication system within a vehicle. In some implementations, such methods may comprise measuring a first voltage of a first slave device of a plurality of slave devices within the communication system, and measuring a second voltage of a second slave device of the plurality of slave devices within the communication system. A location of at least the first and second slave devices, which may be linked with respective cells, such as battery cells or fuel cells, may then be identified by comparing at least the first voltage with the second voltage.

Abstract: A power converter includes positive and negative input lines and an input capacitor coupled across the input lines. The power converter also includes a switch coupled across the input lines that includes a control contact and an additional contact. The power converter also includes switch controller coupled to the control contact and that includes positive and negative input connections. The power converter also includes a contactor diagnostic supply interface coupled between the positive input connection and the additional contact.

Abstract: Methods and systems for identification of slave elements and/or cells in a communication system within a vehicle. In some implementations, such methods may comprise measuring a first voltage of a first slave device of a plurality of slave devices within the communication system, and measuring a second voltage of a second slave device of the plurality of slave devices within the communication system. A location of at least the first and second slave devices, which may be linked with respective cells, such as battery cells or fuel cells, may then be identified by comparing at least the first voltage with the second voltage.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for providing a plurality of program operations associated with a database table included within a computer database. The database table includes a plurality of data fields. A program operation is selected from the plurality of program operations, thus defining a chosen program operation. One or more graphical objects associated with the chosen program operation are provided. A graphical object is selected from the one or more graphical objects, thus defining a chosen graphical object. The chosen graphical object is linked to one of: an associated database operation performable within the computer database, or an associated data field chosen from the plurality of data fields included within the computer database.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a gimbaled beverage container holder configured to attach to an external object, such as luggage handles or other transport device. The holder may include an outer ring, middle ring, and removable inner ring and may use a center of gravity two axes gimbal to stabilize a beverage in the container in a reduced spill, near vertical position. The beverage container may be accommodated within the removable inner ring, providing two axes, or the larger middle ring, providing one axis, wherein each ring may rotate independently. The outer ring may include at least one attachment device, such as an outer ring arm and/or an outer ring clip, to which may provide interchangeable attachments to most external objects or transport devices.

Abstract: A motorized cart collector for pulling two rows of carts in a forward direction over a surface includes a mobile body having a frame and a cart connector assembly. The cart connector assembly is pivotally connected to a rear end of the frame for pivotal movement about a vertical axis that is approximately perpendicular to the surface. The cart connector assembly includes first and second cart connectors that respectively configured to simultaneously attach to first and second lead carts. Also disclosed is a method of pulling two rows of carts using the cart collector.

Abstract: A seat construction corrects the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the body. The seat construction has at least four independent seat assemblies which are supported by a base plate. Each seat assembly includes a frame shaped support affixed to the base plate, a rigid support plate affixed to the top of the frame shaped support, and a full foam seat cushion affixed to the top of the support plate. In an alternative embodiment, the seat construction has at least four independent seat assemblies which are supported by a base plate. Each seat assembly includes a frame shaped support affixed to the base plate, a rigid support plate affixed to the top of the frame shaped support, and a full foam seat cushion affixed to the top of the support plate.