Abstract: A pavement paving process including incorporating a rejuvenator in a layer of compacted millings to yield a layer of rejuvenated layer; and compacting a layer of aggregate over the layer of rejuvenated layer to protect the layer of rejuvenated layer and to cause the layer of aggregate to at least be partially infused with the layer of rejuvenated layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for generating efficient iterative electronic recommendation structures. In various aspects, one or more processors aggregate a plurality of ratings vectors, where each ratings vector is associated with a vector type and contains one or more content ranking metrics associated with one or more users. The one or more processors generate similarity pairing values from the plurality of ratings vectors, where each similarity pairing value is based on a similarity mapping between a first ratings vector and a second ratings vector. The one or more processors further generate an electronic recommendation structure based on the similarity pairing values, where the electronic recommendation structure includes a bi-directional look-up interface that is configured to return a bi-directional recommendation value after receiving a lookup request for either the vector type of the first ratings vector or the vector type of the second ratings vector.

Abstract: An electromagnetic waveguide component includes multiple planar layers and one or more layers are shaped to accommodate incoming electromagnetic waves. Each layer includes two more alignment features, and corresponding pins, the two or more alignment features in each of the layers providing precise stacking registration among the plurality of layers, and the planar layers, when assembled into a stack, are configured to provide a desired radio frequency (RF) response.

Abstract: Computerized systems and methods are provided for automatically generating an application overflow tool that is dynamically updated and arranged to provide improved access to popular or recently used applications. These systems and methods improve existing technologies by generating an overflow panel different from a task bar, such that the overflow panel provides access to most recently used applications that are not on the task bar. As such, ease of access to applications is improved to increase user efficiency. These systems also improve the way computers operate by leveraging existing GUI layouts to reduce computing resource consumption, such as memory, network latency, I/O, and the like, that would otherwise be required improve access to applications.

Abstract: A system and platform are provided that enables end-users to gain insight into group and individual practices. Those insights may be obtained for any desirable aspect of each practice and the collection of practices including, but not limited to, financial information, medical information, human resources information, and patient information. That information can be used by group management to identify best practices, and it can be used to advise individual practices on strengths to be reinforced and weaknesses to be addressed. That information may be conveyed to group management and individual practices in the form of dashboards customizable to the particular functions of specific users and their personas.

Abstract: A system and platform are provided that enables end-users to gain insight into group and individual practices. Those insights may be obtained for any desirable aspect of each practice and the collection of practices including, but not limited to, financial information, medical information, human resources information, and patient information. That information can be used by group management to identify best practices, and it can be used to advise individual practices on strengths to be reinforced and weaknesses to be addressed. That information may be conveyed to group management and individual practices in the form of dashboards customizable to the particular functions of specific users and their personas.

Abstract: A segmentation system processes images of a sample that includes fluorescent entities. The segmentation system applies a threshold image that represents background illumination distinct from fluorescence of target entities to pre-process the images. The segmentation system determines numbers of target entities in pre-processed images and determines whether an estimated number of target entities in the sample meets a threshold certainty. The segmentation system continues to analyze one or more images until the threshold certainty is determined. When the threshold certainty is met, the estimated number of target entities may be used to generate a user interface output (e.g., displaying the pre-processed images and visual indicators of the locations of target entities.

Abstract: Commissioning a solar power monitoring system includes imaging a plurality of labels, wherein each label of the plurality of labels is associated with an electronic component. Further, commissioning the solar power monitoring system includes discovering each electronic component at the same time based on the imaging of the plurality of labels, displaying a list of the discovered electronic components, and commissioning a solar power monitoring system including the discovered electronic components for use.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a core sample obtained from a subterranean formation includes a neutron generator, a plurality of detectors, a computed tomography scanner, an information processing device, and a transport system. The neutron generator can operate in a pulsed mode and emit neutrons into the core sample.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for managing the state of charge of an energy storage system that is used as a backup power supply source in an electrical system. The energy storage system can operate in a selected mode of operation that includes a normal mode, a hibernation mode, and a suspension mode. A controller of the energy control system can determine the selected mode of operation for the energy storage system based on the current time of the day and electronic data related to a backup PV power generation system, the energy storage system, and a plurality of loads.

Abstract: Provided is a document holder having a first wall, a second wall, a top plate, a rear plate, a first divider, and a second divider, where the document holder is configured to interface with a receiving surface. Further, the document holder may include a slider that may traverse a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, where any of the chambers may include a document. The slider may reversibly conceal the document(s), enabling a third party to view the document(s) from an outside perspective when the slider is removed from the holder.

Abstract: Commissioning a solar power monitoring system includes imaging a plurality of labels, wherein each label of the plurality of labels is associated with an electronic component. Further, commissioning the solar power monitoring system includes discovering each electronic component at the same time based on the imaging of the plurality of labels, displaying a list of the discovered electronic components, and commissioning a solar power monitoring system including the discovered electronic components for use.

Abstract: Provided is a method for bucking a stem that utilizes the combination of moving sensor and a fixed sensor. The fixed sensor measures a location of a first end of the stem travelling on a conveyor to determine a travel distance the first end has moved past the fixed sensor. The movable sensor measures a location of a second end of the stem to determine a sensor distance between the fixed sensor and the movable sensor. The length of the stem is determined by adding the travel distance to the sensor distance.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for bucking a stem that utilizes the combination of moving sensor and a fixed sensor.

Abstract: The bearing cage with high speed features has a pocket with a first flange and a second flange which defines the outer boundaries of the pocket. The first flange and the second flange each have a plurality of inwardly directed protrusions facing each other. The protrusions are contactable at each end of rollers, which are arranged in the bearing cage. The protrusions can be dome shaped, creating a small area of contact between the rollers and protrusions. The point of contact between the rollers and the protrusions is at the center of the rollers, which reduces the relative speed between the ends of the pockets and the rollers.

Abstract: A thrust needle bearing with an isolating layer has a cage with rollers, washers on which the rollers run, at least one of the washers is attached to the cage, backup surfaces fixed external to each of the washers and an isolating layer attached to at least one of the washers, which is interposed between the at least one of the washers and at least one of the backup surfaces of the bearing. The isolating layer is a layer of vibration-attenuating material. Alternatively, the isolating layer is a layer of material which has properties that prevent creep or sliding wear for at least one of the backup surfaces. The isolating layer is attached to the washers by bonding, use of adhesives or mechanical means.

Abstract: Provided are apparatuses and methods of making a transfer belt. The method can include providing a hollow mandrel including an interior surface and rotating about a longitudinal axis. The method can also include dispensing a coating liquid through a dispensing tip over the interior surface of the rotating mandrel and using a doctor blade to smooth the coating liquid to form a layer of coating. The method can further include curing the layer of coating to form a seamless belt over the interior surface of the mandrel and releasing the belt from the interior surface of the mandrel, wherein the belt has a thickness uniformity in the range of about 100 nm to about 1 um.

Abstract: The present invention relates to medical needles used in connection with guide wires. A needle of the present invention includes a substantially cylindrical tube formed along a central longitudinal axis. A tapered tube is connected to one end of the tube and has a sharpened end. A channel extends through the cylindrical tube and the tapered tube, and is aligned with the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the tapered portion is radially expandable. For instance, radial expansion may result when a guide wire is selectively inserted through the channel. The radial expansion may be facilitated by a relief on the tapered tube portion. Optionally, the relief includes a plurality of slots which expand as a guide wire is inserted through the channel and tapered portion, thereby also causing the internal and outer diameters of the tapered portion to expand.