Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for facilitating faster switching of silicon-based and silicon carbide-based power transistors suitable for use in electric vehicles. The disclosed techniques can minimize the impact on turn-on and turn-off losses, while reducing gate voltage and drain voltage spikes during device switching. A fast/slow cell design incorporating shielded gate MOSFETs controls gate-to-drain capacitance and gate resistances to optimize suppression of voltage overshoot.

Abstract: In one aspect, a wireless remote controller for a personal watercraft is provided that includes a watertight body and a rotatable thumbwheel disposed on an upper surface of the watertight body. The remote controller includes at least one magnet affixed to the thumbwheel such that the at least one magnet rotates with the thumbwheel. The remote controller includes a magnetic sensor configured to produce magnetic field data in at least two axes. The remote controller includes a processor operably coupled to the magnetic sensor and communication circuitry configured to communicate control signals to an associated personal watercraft. The processor is configured to determine an angular position of the thumbwheel based at least in part on the magnetic field data in each of the at least two axes and to generate a control signal based at least in part on the determined position of the thumbwheel.

Abstract: Methods for machining a composite material substrate are discloses comprising integrating a predetermined pattern area having a disbond material for the purpose of creating a disbond region into the composite material substrate at a predetermined thickness, detecting the disbond region and forming a plurality of recesses in the composite material substrate by removing a machined plug from the composite material substrate to form recesses positioned at locations corresponding to the predetermined pattern area, and composite components comprising the recesses machined according to such methods.

Abstract: A system including a seal assembly having a casing defining a cavity therein, and a pair of radial shaft seals positioned in the cavity. The casing is configured to be removably mounted on a shaft such that each radial shaft seal sealingly engages the shaft.

Abstract: A flexible coupling mechanism may be used to suspend a structural component, such as a propulsion pod, from a support member, such as a strut of a hydrofoil watercraft. The flexible coupling mechanism may include multiple vibration isolating mounts configured to extend through the support member to suspend the structural component. The vibration isolating mounts may include a plurality of elastomeric bushings configured to prevent direct contact between a component rigidly coupled to the support member and a component rigidly coupled to the structural component. The elastomeric bushings may include a tapered outer profile configured to provide a nonlinear force feedback profile in response to rotation of the support member relative to the structural component.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents information about, and facilitates downloading of, featured applications in an app store application. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates browsing of applications and games by category. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates presentation of information about in-app purchases for a game or application in an app store application. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates the purchase of in-app purchases for the games or applications that are available on the electronic device. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates the download/purchase of games, applications and/or in-app purchases from outside of an app store application that is for browsing such content available on the electronic device. In some embodiments, an electronic device autoplays media content corresponding to applications (e.g., games, non-game applications, etc.

Abstract: Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for immersive media rendering with vehicle components. According to one embodiment, an immersive media content to be played back in a vehicle is identified. Audio data and vehicle component control metadata are determined in the immersive media content. The audio data is used to generate sound waves with audio speakers of the in-vehicle audio system to produce an in-vehicle sound field for a user inside the vehicle to audibly perceive. The vehicle component control metadata is used to perform actions of vehicle components of the vehicle. The actions of the vehicle components are synchronized by way of the vehicle component control metadata to specific playback times in a playback time duration represented in the immersive media content.

Abstract: Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for media rendering in vehicles. Specific user input is received through an in-vehicle user interface device while the in-vehicle user interface device is concurrently displaying a navigation map. The specific user input is used to generate an audio story selection list for audio stories relating to geographic locations on the navigation map. Second specific user input is received to indicate a specific audio story selection for a specific audio story relating to a specific geographic locations among on the navigation map. The specific audio story is caused to be streamed from a specific media content source and rendered through an in-vehicle audio system built in with the vehicle.

Abstract: In an aspect, an electronic device can include a substrate, a semiconductor layer overlying the substrate and including a mesa adjacent to a trench, and a doped region within the semiconductor layer. The doped region extends across an entire width of the mesa and contacts the lowermost point of the trench. A charge pocket can be located between an elevation of the peak concentration of the doped region and an elevation of the upper surface of the substrate. In another aspect, a process includes patterning a semiconductor layer to define a trench, forming a sacrificial layer within the trench, removing the sacrificial layer from a bottom of the trench, doping a portion of the semiconductor layer that is along the bottom of the trench while a remaining portion of the sacrificial layer is along a sidewall of the trench.

Abstract: An improved method and system for heating and cooling an electronic device, when internal temperatures are below safe operating ranges. To do so, the system selectively heats or cools each zone of the electronic device. This may be done by individual heaters and/or cooling system for each separate zones. Alternatively, or in addition too, the system can selectively open and close baffles, causing fresh ambient air to enter and/or recirculate heated air in a device's enclosure. This keeps sensitive components of the computing device, such as processors and memory from suffering damage, by operating them at temperatures that are either too cold or too warm.

Abstract: In an aspect, an electronic device can include a substrate, a semiconductor layer overlying the substrate and including a mesa adjacent to a trench, and a doped region within the semiconductor layer. The doped region extends across an entire width of the mesa and contacts the lowermost point of the trench. A charge pocket can be located between an elevation of the peak concentration of the doped region and an elevation of the upper surface of the substrate. In another aspect, a process includes patterning a semiconductor layer to define a trench, forming a sacrificial layer within the trench, removing the sacrificial layer from a bottom of the trench, doping a portion of the semiconductor layer that is along the bottom of the trench while a remaining portion of the sacrificial layer is along a sidewall of the trench.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include creating a computer-generated model for a haptic feedback system including a plurality of actuators arranged in a first layer of the haptic feedback system, and a plurality of channels routed in a second layer of the haptic feedback system, the second layer being below the first layer, printing a three-dimensional wax mold structure of the computer-generated model, and forming the haptic feedback system in a single step using the three-dimensional wax mold structure. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for controlling a robot via a foot-operable controller. The foot-operable controller includes a grid of large pressure-sensitive tiles that are responsive to being stepped on. Signals from the pressure-sensitive tiles are provided to a controller interface that converts the signals to control messages compatible with existing robot control interfaces, such as a universal serial bus. The foot-operable controller may be used to control various robots, including for example a robot equipped with a claw arm or a robot equipped with a ring launcher.

Abstract: In one aspect, a wireless remote controller for a personal watercraft is provided that includes a watertight body and a rotatable thumbwheel disposed on an upper surface of the watertight body. The remote controller includes at least one magnet affixed to the thumbwheel such that the at least one magnet rotates with the thumbwheel. The remote controller includes a magnetic sensor configured to produce magnetic field data in at least two axes. The remote controller includes a processor operably coupled to the magnetic sensor and communication circuitry configured to communicate control signals to an associated personal watercraft. The processor is configured to determine an angular position of the thumbwheel based at least in part on the magnetic field data in each of the at least two axes and to generate a control signal based at least in part on the determined position of the thumbwheel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, devices software, and methods for material manipulation and detection. For example, detection of a level of material in a container such using a material level detection system. For example, temperature conditioning of the material, e.g., during its conveyance. For example, facilitating continuous flow of the material in a junction of a material conveyance system. Any of the material level detection system, temperature conditioning system, and junction, may be part of, or operatively coupled to, other system(s), e.g., the material conveyance system and/or a 3D printing system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides manufacturing systems, devices, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for detection and/or prevention of harm caused at least in part by malfunction in section(s) of a material conveyance system operatively coupled with a manufacturing enclosure experiencing pressure fluctuation during manufacturing. Coupling or decoupling of pressure fluctuations sensed in various portions of the material conveyance system with those occurring in the manufacturing enclosure, may indicate harm to the section(s) of the material conveyance system. The various portions may or may not be similar to the section(s). The manufacturing system may comprise a three-dimensional printing system.

Abstract: An aerosol jet printer is used to deposit freestanding quantum dot matrices over optical elements such as LEDs or photodetectors. The printing process avoids the need for photolithographic masks while allowing variation in matrix height to be obtained. The matrices may be assembled with no or little binder material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein Q, R1, R2, n and m are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I) and to the use of compounds of Formula (I) for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing processes, apparatuses, software, devices, and systems for the production of at least one requested 3D object and for removal of a remainder material. The removal may be accomplished when the remainder material exhibits challenging conditions during removal while being safe for a user, the conditions comprising temperature, reactivity, bridging tendency, or possible loss of fluidity.

Abstract: The optical height measuring tool measures the distance between the firearm scope and the firearm barrel. The chamber end is placed within the barrel of a firearm at the firearm barrel chamber. The lateral arm is then attached to the bolt adapter. The sliding ruler is attached to the lateral arm and slides the ruler adapter onto the arm portion of the lateral arm. The sliding ruler can move along the arm portion. The adjustable height measurement apparatus is then attached to the sliding ruler by connecting the measurement indicator to the measuring portion of the sliding ruler. The adjustable height measurement apparatus may be moved vertically along the measuring portion of the sliding ruler while the ruler adapter of the sliding ruler is moved horizontally along the arm portion of the lateral arm in order to securely position the scope interface around the firearm scope.