Abstract: Disclosed is a personal device container system. The personal device container system typically includes a processor, a memory, and an access management module stored in the memory. The personal device container system is typically configured to establish network communication between a personal computing device and a provisioning system that validates the identity of the personal computing device and provides a certificate to the personal computing device. Thereafter, the personal computing device requests access to a secured network segment and provides the certificate to the personal device container system. The personal device container system then authenticates the personal computing device's certificate before allowing the personal computing device to communicate with the secured network segment. User credentials associated with a user are authenticated before user-specific content associated with the user is provided to the personal computing device.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a system having a detection sensor array, which includes multiple detection sensors with each detection sensor having an enabled state and a disabled state, and having a control module configured to operate the detection sensor array. Under the enabled state, each detection sensor is configured to detect and identify electromagnetic radiation, and under the disabled state, each detection sensor is configured not to detect and identify electromagnetic radiation. Further, the detection sensor array comprises a test state and an operational state. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of operating a detection sensor array. The detection sensor array has multiple detection sensors. Each detection sensor of the multiple detection sensors has an enabled state and a disabled state, and each detection sensor of the multiple detection sensors is configured to detect and identify electromagnetic radiation when in the enabled state and not to detect and identify electromagnetic radiation when in the disabled state. The detection sensor array also has a test state in which all of the multiple detection sensors operate in the enabled state when the detection sensor array is in the test state. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor for a turbocharger includes a passive or semi-passive inlet-adjustment mechanism in an air inlet for the compressor, operable to move between an open position and a closed position solely by aerodynamic forces on the mechanism. The inlet-adjustment mechanism includes a plurality of flexible vanes collectively forming a duct, and an effective diameter of the air inlet at the inducer portion of the compressor wheel is determined by a trailing edge inside diameter of the duct. The vanes are movable solely or in part by aerodynamic forces exerted on the vanes by the air flowing to the compressor wheel. The duct has a tapering configuration when the vanes are in a relaxed state, but under aerodynamic force the vanes flex outwardly and increase the trailing edge inside diameter of the duct, thereby increasing an effective diameter of the air inlet.

Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter flowtube assembly includes a conduit having a first end with a first flange and a second end with a second flange. A fluoropolymer liner is disposed within and extending through the first flange, the conduit and the second flange. A first lining protector is mounted to the first flange and a second lining protector mounter to the second flange. A first spring-energized seal is disposed between the first lining protector and the fluoropolymer liner. A second spring-energized seal is disposed between the second lining protector and the fluoropolymer liner.

Abstract: A computer based system having one or more computers is provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of trainee client computers. The system can include at least one controlled digital character and a non-trainee digital entity, a plurality of models, and a rendering module for rendering the models on a display. The system is usable in training workforce teams and in a wide variety of additional applications.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of providing an electronic device. The method can comprise: providing a first device substrate; providing one or more first active sections over a second side of the first device substrate at a first device portion of the first device substrate; and after providing the first active section(s) over the second side of the first device substrate at the first device portion, folding a first perimeter portion of the first device substrate toward the first device portion at a first side of the first device substrate so that a first edge portion remains to at least partially frame the first device portion. The first edge portion can comprise a first edge portion width dimension smaller than a first smallest cross dimension of one or more pixel(s) of one or more semiconductor device(s) of the first active section(s). Other embodiments of related methods and devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor for a turbocharger includes an inlet-adjustment mechanism in an air inlet for the compressor, operable to move between an open position and a closed position in the air inlet. The inlet-adjustment mechanism includes a variable-geometry orifice actuated by a rotatable actuator ring. In the closed position, the orifice's inner diameter is smaller than that of a shroud surface of the compressor housing and therefore dictates the effective inlet diameter for the compressor. In the open position the orifice no longer forms an inner diameter smaller than the shroud surface, so that the effective inlet diameter is determined by the shroud surface.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of providing an electronic device. The method includes: (i) providing a carrier substrate, (ii) providing a device substrate comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the device substrate having a flexible substrate, (iii) coupling the first side of the device substrate to the carrier substrate; and (iv) after coupling the first side of the device substrate to the carrier substrate, providing two or more active sections over the second side of the device substrate, each active section of the two or more active sections being spatially separate from each other and having at least one semiconductor device. Other embodiments of related methods and devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A ported-shroud centrifugal compressor for a turbocharger includes an inlet-adjustment mechanism in an air inlet for the compressor, operable to move between an open position and a closed position in the air inlet. The inlet-adjustment mechanism includes an axially elongated ring. In the open position, the radially outer surface of the ring is spaced from a tapering inner surface of the air inlet so that air can flow in an annular passage between the tapering surface and the ring, and the ring opens the ported shroud. In the closed position, the ring abuts the tapering surface to close off the annular passage and to close off the ported shroud. Movement of the inlet-adjustment mechanism from the open position to the closed position is effective to shift the compressor's surge line to lower flow rates.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor for a turbocharger includes an inlet-adjustment mechanism in an air inlet for the compressor, operable to move between an open position and a closed position in the air inlet. The inlet-adjustment mechanism includes an axially elongated ring. In the open position, the radially outer surface of the ring is spaced from a tapering inner surface of the air inlet so that air can flow in an annular passage between the tapering surface and the ring. In the closed position, the ring abuts the tapering surface to close off the annular passage, whereby the effective inlet diameter is then defined by the inner diameter of the ring at its trailing edge. Movement of the inlet-adjustment mechanism from the open position to the closed position is effective to shift the compressor's surge line to lower flow rates.

Abstract: The quest for efficient lighting has been around for generations. LED (light emitting diode) is an efficient way to illuminate. Predecessors like the florescent light and standard incandescent light sources proved to only generate a fraction of the light source provided by a LED. Florescent light only provides a ¼ of a LED's illumination, and a standard incandescent light provides 1/20th of a LED's illumination. The self-powered device provides a compact, durable solution for efficient lighting through utilizing energy from the sun, as well as the potential to transfer solar energy to other small portable devices.

Abstract: An adjustable guitar saddle is provided. The adjustable guitar saddle includes saddle piece. Each saddle piece includes a top portion and a bottom portion. At least the bottom portion may be sized to fit within a saddle bridge channel of a guitar. The saddle piece may include at least one bottom threaded aperture running through the bottom portion towards the top portion. At threaded screw may mate with the threaded aperture. The threaded screw rotates and adjusts the height of the adjustable guitar saddle relative to the saddle bridge. The bottom portion of the saddle piece may be placed within the saddle bridge channel and a guitar string may rest on the top portion.

Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter flowtube assembly includes a conduit having a first end with a first flange and a second end with a second flange. A fluoropolymer liner is disposed within and extending through the first flange, the conduit and the second flange. A first lining protector is mounted to the first flange and a second lining protector mounter to the second flange. A first spring-energized seal is disposed between the first lining protector and the fluoropolymer liner. A second spring-energized seal is disposed between the second lining protector and the fluoropolymer liner.

Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter flowtube assembly includes a conduit with a first end and a second end. A first neck flange is coupled to the first end of the conduit and has an inside diameter with a first notch extending radially outwardly therefrom. A second neck flange is coupled to the second end and has an inside diameter with a second notch extending radially outwardly therefrom. A fluoropolymer liner is disposed within and extends through the first neck flange, the conduit and the second neck flange. A pair of electrodes is mounted relative to the liner to measure a voltage induced within a process fluid flowing through the liner. A first spring-energized seal ring is disposed in the first notch and a second spring-energized seal ring disposed in the second notch. A method of sealing a magnetic flowmeter having a fluoropolymer liner is also provided.

Abstract: A pad conditioner for a CMP polishing pad is disclosed that includes a substrate that has a matrixical arrangement of protrusions that have a layer of poly crystalline diamond on at least their top surfaces. The protrusions may have varying shapes and elevations and may comprise a first set of protrusions and a second set of protrusions, the first set of protrusions have a first average height and the second set of protrusions have a second average height, the first average height different from the second average height, a top of each protrusion in the first set of protrusions has a non-flat surface and a top of each protrusion in the second set of protrusions has a non-flat surface.