Abstract: A number of variations may include a stickhandling training device that may include a body portion that may include a generally concave first face opposite a generally convex second face and having an outer perimeter edge such that the body portion may be generally shell shaped. A plurality of ribs may be disposed on the body portion and arranged in a crossing pattern, the plurality of ribs being constructed and arranged to provide structural support to the body portion. At least one fastener may be mechanically connected to the body portion and constructed and arranged to facilitate attachment of the stickhandling training device to sports equipment. The stickhandling training device may be constructed and arranged to at least partially obstruct the line-of-sight of a wearer thereby training hand-eye coordination and awareness.

Abstract: Disclosed herein natural gas power generating systems comprising a post-combustion carbon capture (PCC) unit configured to remove carbon dioxide from a waste gas to create a flue gas, a direct air capture (DAC) unit configured to adsorb carbon dioxide from an atmospheric gas, and a compression unit configured to receive at least one of: (i) carbon dioxide gas from the first carbon dioxide rich outlet line and (ii) carbon dioxide gas from the second carbon dioxide rich outlet line to create a compressed carbon dioxide product. The DAC unit can further generate steam using a heat exchange with steam generated by a HRSG. The DAC unit can further comprise a sorbent module containing the sorbent bed. The sorbent module can have a carbon capture state configured to adsorb carbon dioxide and a regeneration state configured to contact steam with the sorbent bed.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to the application of radiofrequency (RFID) gamepieces for a gaming console. In one example, a gaming console includes a processor, a touchscreen to detect RFID gamepieces placed thereon and overlaying an RFID reader; each gamepiece having a base containing an RFID tag, which can be supported by central, peripheral or offset supports usable to detect its position and orientation and tall enough to support the base above a touchscreen detection zone, the RFID tag disposed within a range of the RFID reader and comprising a unique identifier, and wherein the gaming console is configured to display a user interface on the touchscreen, select the game. wait for gamepieces to be placed on the touchscreen, detect and read each gamepiece, access a database to authenticate a profile associated with each gamepiece, and use the profile, the position, and the orientation of each gamepiece to conduct the game.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to the application of radiofrequency (RFID) gamepieces for a gaming console. In one example, a gaming console includes a processor, a touchscreen to detect RFID gamepieces placed thereon and overlaying an RFID reader; each gamepiece having a base containing an RFID tag, which can be supported by central, peripheral or offset supports usable to detect its position and orientation and tall enough to support the base above a touchscreen detection zone, the RFID tag disposed within a range of the RFID reader and comprising a unique identifier, and wherein the gaming console is configured to display a user interface on the touchscreen;, select the game. wait for gamepieces to be placed on the touchscreen, detect and read each gamepiece, access a database to authenticate a profile associated with each gamepiece, and use the profile, the position, and the orientation of each gamepiece to conduct the game.

Abstract: A self-contained pill dispenser is disclosed. A housing is provided and a hopper for containing a plurality of pills is supported by the housing. A transport tube receives pills from the hopper. The transport tube has a controllable aperture for facilitating or inhibiting delivery of pills to the transport tube. A microcontroller is also operatively connected to the hopper, the transport tube, and the input aperture. Optionally, a feed chute can be operatively connected between the hopper and the transport tube. The system can self-calibrate the mechanism for counting and dispensing pills by dynamically adjusting the input aperture based upon the stored information representative of the pulse width signal and the amplitude signal.

Abstract: A self-contained pill dispenser is disclosed. A housing is provided and a hopper for containing a plurality of pills is supported by the housing. A transport tube receives pills from the hopper. The transport tube has a controllable aperture for facilitating or inhibiting delivery of pills to the transport tube. A microcontroller is also operatively connected to the hopper, the transport tube, and the input aperture. Optionally, a feed chute can be operatively connected between the hopper and the transport tube. The system can self-calibrate the mechanism for counting and dispensing pills by dynamically adjusting the input aperture based upon the stored information representative of the pulse width signal and the amplitude signal.

Abstract: A self-contained pill dispenser is disclosed. A housing is provided and a hopper for containing a plurality of pills is supported by the housing. A feed chute having a detector mechanism is operatively connected to the hopper for receiving pills therefrom. A microcontroller is also operatively connected to the hopper, the feed chute, and the detector mechanism. The microcontroller calculates the volume of each of the pills transiting the detector mechanism based on occluded electromagnetic signals detected by the detector mechanism and the time of transit of each pill relative thereto.

Abstract: A self-contained pill dispenser is disclosed. A housing is provided and a hopper for containing a plurality of pills is supported by the housing. A transport tube is operatively connected to the hopper for receiving pills therefrom, the transport tube having an input aperture. A microcontroller is electrically connected to the hopper, the transport tube, and the input aperture. A mechanism accepts a desired number of pills to be delivered by the transport tube by an operator. The microcontroller is adapted to determine whether the actual average number of pills delivered by the transport tube is equal to the desired number of pills specified by the operator. If the actual average number of pills is greater than the desired number, the microcontroller decreases the opening of the input aperture. A mechanism connected to the inlet aperture controls opening and closing operations thereof, pursuant to instructions transmitted by the microcontroller.

Abstract: A self-contained pill dispenser is disclosed. A housing is provided and a hopper for containing a plurality of pills is supported by the housing. A feed chute having a transport spiral therein is operatively connected to the hopper for receiving pills therefrom. The transport spiral has an outlet and controllable aperture. A vibrating plate is disposed proximate the outlet. A drive mechanism is connected to the vibrating plate for imparting vibration thereto. The drive mechanism can abruptly stop the vibration of the vibrating plate. A microcontroller is also operatively connected to the hopper, the transport spiral, and the drive mechanism. The system can self-calibrate the mechanism for counting and dispensing pills.

Abstract: A self-contained pill dispenser is disclosed. A housing is provided and a hopper for containing a plurality of pills is supported by the housing. A feed chute is operatively connected to the hopper for receiving pills therefrom. The feed chute has an outlet and controllable aperture. A vibrating plate is disposed proximate the outlet. A drive mechanism is connected to the vibrating plate for imparting vibration thereto. The drive mechanism has a mechanism for abruptly stopping the vibration of the vibrating plate. A microcontroller is also operatively connected to the hopper, the feed chute, and the drive mechanism.

Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.

Abstract: A vehicle graphic system is described herein. The vehicle graphic system generally includes a replaceable, removable vehicular exterior part, wherein the vehicular exterior part includes an interior side and an exterior side, a graphic cutout formed in the exterior part and extending through the interior side and the exterior side, a lighting assembly disposed proximate the interior side of the vehicular exterior part, wherein the lighting assembly is adapted to illuminate the graphic cutout, a power source operably connected to the lighting assembly and a support bracket adapted for supporting the lighting assembly on the interior side of the part.

Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.