Abstract: A pre-packaged chip includes a chip having at least one electrical top contact at a top side of the chip and at least one electrical bottom contact at a bottom side, a first laminate layer on the top side, a second laminate layer on the bottom side, the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer being laminated together to sandwich the chip therebetween, a first metal layer on the first laminate layer and electrically contacted to the at least one electrical top contact via at least one top contact hole through the first laminate layer, and a second metal layer on the second laminate layer and electrically contacted to the at least one electrical bottom contact via at least one bottom contact hole through the second laminate layer. The pre-packaged chip is free from any contact hole extending from the first metal layer to the second metal layer.

Abstract: An autonomous solar collector cleaning device includes at least one main shaft, a first driver attached to a first end of the at least one main shaft, and a second driver attached to a second end of the at least one main shaft. The first and second drivers propel the cleaning device along a surface of the solar collector. A first sensor is attached to the first driver to detect an edge of the solar collector, and a second sensor is attached to the second driver to detect the edge of the solar collector. A control circuit maintains alignment of the cleaning device with respect to the solar collector based on outputs from the first and second sensors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a riser coupling are disclosed. A riser sensor unit for sensing engagement of a riser tool with a riser coupling includes a first sensor attached to a sub of the riser tool. The first sensor is configured to generate a first signal upon detecting contact with the riser coupling, and an intrinsic safety barrier is configured to transmit the first signal to a control system.

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) module cleaning system can include a robotic cleaning device and a support system. The support system can be configured to provide a metered fill to the robotic cleaning device. In some embodiments, the robotic cleaning device and include a curved cleaning head. Various techniques for deploying a robotic cleaning device on PV modules include out-and-back, leapfrog, among others.

Abstract: A container for containing cosmetic products comprises an external glass receptacle (100), an internal glass receptacle (200), designed to be housed within the inner cavity (110) of said external receptacle (100) and in turn provided with its own inner cavity (210) for containing the product, and an intermediate element (300) made up of plastic material, destined to be interposed between respective mutual contact portions of the internal receptacle (200) and of the external receptacle (100). The side wall (212) of the internal receptacle (200) is provided, at its upper end, with a ring (213) having a free upper face (214) and a lower contact surface (215), and the intermediate element (300) is interposed between said lower contact surface (215) of the ring (213) of the internal receptacle (200) and a support surface on a collar (113) provided at the upper end of the side wall (112) of the external receptacle (100).

Abstract: According to one configuration, a power system includes a resonant power converter, a monitor resource, and a controller. During operation, the resonant power converter converts an input voltage to an output voltage. The monitor resource monitors a magnitude of the input voltage. The controller dynamically controls a corresponding resonant frequency of the resonant power converter and a switching frequency of switches in the resonant power converter depending on a magnitude of the input voltage.

Abstract: According to one configuration, a power system includes a resonant power converter, a monitor resource, and a controller. During operation, the resonant power converter converts an input voltage to an output voltage. The monitor resource monitors a magnitude of the input voltage. The controller dynamically controls a corresponding resonant frequency of the resonant power converter and a switching frequency of switches in the resonant power converter depending on a magnitude of the input voltage.

Abstract: According to one configuration, a power system includes a resonant power converter, a monitor resource, and a controller. During operation, the resonant power converter converts an input voltage to an output voltage. The monitor resource monitors a magnitude of the input voltage. The controller dynamically controls a corresponding resonant frequency of the resonant power converter and a switching frequency of switches in the resonant power converter depending on a magnitude of the input voltage.

Abstract: A system for enhanced power system model validation is provided. The system includes a computing device including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The at least one processor is programmed to store a plurality of models for a plurality of devices and a plurality of input files associated with the plurality of models, receive, from a user, a selection of model of the plurality of models to simulate, retrieve one or more input files of the plurality of input files, perform a model validity check on the selected model, if the selected model passed the model validity check, perform a model calibration on the selected model, and if the selected model passed the model calibration, perform a post evaluation on the selected model.

Abstract: A system for enhanced power system model validation is provided. The system includes a computing device including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The at least one processor is programmed to store a plurality of models for a plurality of devices and a plurality of input files associated with the plurality of models, receive, from a user, a selection of model of the plurality of models to simulate, retrieve one or more input files of the plurality of input files, perform a model validity check on the selected model, if the selected model passed the model validity check, perform a model calibration on the selected model, and if the selected model passed the model calibration, perform a post evaluation on the selected model.

Abstract: Described herein are compound for the modulation of the G-CSF receptor. The compounds may act as agonists, antagonists, and/or mixed or partial agonists/antagonists of G-CSF. Further provided herein are methods of treating a condition, including, for example, a neurodegenerative disease, by administering a compound as detailed herein.

Abstract: A system for voice-based process management is provided. The system includes a microphone, a speaker, and a computer device in communication with the microphone and the speaker. The computer device includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The computer device is programmed to (i) receive, via the microphone, one or more audible statements from an individual; (ii) parse the one or more audible statements into discrete data elements to allow normalized semantic definition of the meaning of conveyed information; (iii) compare the conveyed information with stored data; (iv) determine whether there is a discrepancy based on the comparison; and (v) if the determination is that there is a discrepancy, request, via the speaker, a clarification.

Abstract: Described herein are biological devices and methods for using the same to produce carbo sugars. The biological devices include microbial cells transformed with a DNA construct containing genes for producing a cellulose synthase and galactomannan galactosyltransferase. In some instances, the biological devices also include a gene for lipase. Methods for altering the viscosity of petroleum oil using the carbo sugars are also described herein. Finally, methods for degreasing or decontaminating water mixed with petroleum oil or other fatty substances or a surface coated with petroleum oil or other fatty substances using the carbo sugars are described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are compound for the modulation of the G-CSF receptor. The compounds may act as agonists, antagonists, and/or mixed or partial agonists/antagonists of G-CSF. Further provided herein are methods of treating a condition, including, for example, a neurodegenerative disease, by administering a compound as detailed herein.

Abstract: Described herein are compound for the modulation of the G-CSF receptor. The compounds may act as agonists, antagonists, and/or mixed or partial agonists/antagonists of G-CSF. Further provided herein are methods of treating a condition, including, for example, a neurodegenerative disease, by administering a compound as detailed herein.

Abstract: The purpose of the claimed invention is to have a protective internal structure using multiple corrugated paperboard inserts that will fit into a RSC (regular slotted container) case. These inserts and the internal structure that it creates, enable a user to ship their product via common or contract carrier without damage to the user's product.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of controlling current through a transistor includes measuring a voltage across the transistor, measuring a current through the transistor, determining a safe operating current for the measured voltage across the transistor, and adjusting a voltage of a control node of the transistor using a feedback controller until the measured current through the transistor is not greater than the determined safe operating current.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security feature (100, 200, 300) comprising cells (10A), wherein at least a predetermined number of the cells (10A) have an equiangular quadrilateral base and each cell (10A, 10B, 10C, 110, 1) of the predetermined number of the cells (10A) has facets (1, 301) for forming a plurality of images, wherein each of these images is observable from a different direction. Each facet (1, 2) for forming an image has at least three vertices with a different height (H1) in a three dimensional space.

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) module cleaning system can include a robotic cleaning device and a support system. The support system can be configured to provide a metered fill to the robotic cleaning device. In some embodiments, the robotic cleaning device and include a curved cleaning head. Various techniques for deploying a robotic cleaning device on PV modules include out-and-back, leapfrog, among others.

Abstract: A system for voice-based process management is provided. The system includes a microphone, a speaker, and a computer device in communication with the microphone and the speaker. The computer device includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The computer device is programmed to (i) receive, via the microphone, one or more audible statements from an individual; (ii) parse the one or more audible statements into discrete data elements to allow normalized semantic definition of the meaning of conveyed information; (iii) compare the conveyed information with stored data; (iv) determine whether there is a discrepancy based on the comparison; and (v) if the determination is that there is a discrepancy, request, via the speaker, a clarification.