Abstract: A system may include a toy character, a viewing device, and system software. The viewing device may include a camera. The toy character may include a plurality of component parts and a plurality of augmented reality markers. At least two component parts of the plurality of component parts may each include at least one augmented reality marker of the plurality of augmented reality markers. The system software may be configured to validate a marker configuration defined by the plurality of augmented reality markers of the toy character, generate a single composite marker when the marker configuration is validated, track the toy character via the single composite marker, unlock features associated with the validated marker configuration, register the toy character to a user when the marker configuration is validated, and authorize the user to join a game upon registration of the toy character.

Abstract: A heavy truck tire tread (12) is provided that has a tread groove (14) that is not oriented completely in the longitudinal direction so as to extend in both the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction. The tread groove is at least partially defined by a leading edge wall and a trailing edge wall and a bottom surface. A stone ejector (24) engages either the leading edge wall or the trailing edge wall but not both the leading edge wall and the trailing edge wall. The stone ejector faces the non-engaged leading edge wall or the trailing edge wall. Also, the tread has an average void depth that does not go past a twenty percent line (36). The twenty percent line (36) is twenty percent of a full void depth (40) located from the outer surface of the tread, and the average void depth does not include decouple grooves and tread outboard from them.

Abstract: A heavy truck tire tread with a rib (18) located between first (14) and second (16) tread grooves. A shoulder block (30) is adjacent the rib and at a shoulder edge of the tread, and a decouple groove (32) is present that decouples the shoulder block from the rib. The decouple groove is spaced from and free from engagement with the shoulder edge, and extends at least twice as long in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. The width of the decouple groove is less than widths of the first and second tread grooves. The tread has an average void depth that does not go past a twenty percent line, where the twenty percent line is twenty percent of a full void depth located from an outer surface of the tread, and where the average void depth does not include decouple grooves and tread outboard from the decouple grooves.

Abstract: The disclosed invention uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for detecting and classifying radiofrequency (RF) transmissions to assemble a target signal library containing information about one or more target signals according to several criteria. A signal generator develops a mimic signal, designed to emulate a target signal based on information stored in the target signal library. In some embodiments, AI or machine learning (ML) algorithms further assist in refining the mimic signal to more effectively resemble the target signal. Such signal mimicry is done while maintaining small SWaP-C footprint for system component hardware.

Abstract: A no-spill drinking vessel includes a cup, lid, spout and valve assembly. The valve assembly includes: a liquid-out valve with hinged flap, air vent check valve, air and liquid inlets, air and liquid outlets, and a mechanism for retention to the lid. The valve assembly is constructed from inexpensive molded elastomeric components. In usage mode these components cleave sealingly together by the resilient returning forces they exert on each other's complementary interlocked geometries. The fluid and air passageways, inlet and outlet port openings, mouthpiece channels and openings, and the interior volumes of the valve bodies are defined by spaces between the abutted elastomeric components. When manually separated into a cleaning configuration, the interior liquid-contacting surfaces become exposed, external surfaces for ready cleaning. The closure is baby-proof and small parts are tethered together.