Abstract: An eLSD control system includes: an eLSD configured to adjust torque to shafts of an axle of a vehicle; a preemptive planar coordinator module configured to determine targets for an eLSD clutch torque and generate a first clutch torque request based on the targets; a direct yaw feedback control module configured to track a target yaw rate for the vehicle, determine a yaw rate error, and generates a second clutch torque request to reduce the yaw rate error; a wheel stability control module configured to generate a third clutch torque request to minimize at least one of i) slip between wheels of the axle, and ii) slip on one of the wheels experiencing higher traction; and a core arbitration clutch response module configured to control the eLSD clutch torque of the eLSD based on the first clutch torque request, the second clutch torque request, and the third clutch torque request.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating an analyte from a liquid mixture, said method comprises the steps of (i) providing at least one chromatographic support, wherein the at least one chromatographic support comprises a ligand capable of binding the analyte in the liquid mixture; (ii) loading a first portion of the liquid mixture to the at least one chromatographic support; (iii) optionally, the at least one chromatographic support is subjected to a washing step; and (iv) adding a first elution buffer to the at least one chromatographic support, providing an eluate fraction comprising the analyte, wherein at least part of the eluate fraction comprising the analyte provided in step (iv) is recirculated through the at least one chromatographic support.

Abstract: A refrigeration cabinet assembly for a refrigeration appliance (1) comprises a cabinet (20) having five closed faces and an open front face providing access to an interior of the cabinet. A lateral stiffening arrangement (50, 51) is provided within the cabinet to resist bending or bowing of the side walls, particularly when the cabinet includes upper and lower compartments, the upper compartment having a door hinged to the cabinet. The lateral stiffening arrangement reduces door droop. A torsionally stiff structure may also be fixed to one of the five closed faces (23) or a structure (31) could be added to one of the five closed faces (23) so that together with that closed face a torsionally stiff structure results. The torsional stiffness of the assembly is thereby increased beyond that of the cabinet alone so that the insulated cabinet has an improved ability to resist twisting, further reducing door droop.

Abstract: A method and system for public key infrastructure (PKI) in software defined vehicles enables secure communication between electronic components. The method includes establishing trust between multiple electronic components through a certificate history comprising signed public keys stored on each component. Once trust is established through attestation between components, the method utilizes signed Diffie-Hellman key exchange to securely distribute symmetric keys to the trusted components. These symmetric keys enable authenticated communication between the components to control vehicle systems and functions. The system operates locally without requiring internet connectivity or specialized service tools, allowing for secure field replacement and upgrading of components while maintaining system security through verification of component authenticity and prevention of counterfeit hardware.

Abstract: An apparatus (2100), including: a hasp (2104) configured to retain a staple therein when in an engaged position (2106); an actuator (2110) that is biased toward a locking position (2112) configured to lock the hasp in the engaged position, where once the hasp is moved into the engaged position the actuator can reach the locking position; an actuator weight (2130) configured to move under the influence of gravity once the apparatus is tilted from an upright orientation by more than an actuator weight threshold amount and to disengage the actuator from the hasp upon reaching an unlocking position (2136) with sufficient force; and a time delay lock assembly (2150) configured to be initiated when the apparatus is tilted from the upright orientation by a time delay lock threshold amount of tilt and configured to prevent movement of the actuator weight only after an initiation and a time delay.

Abstract: A method of provisioning a network may include, with a network controller, identifying a first network intent of a computing network based at least in part on an execution of a user interface (UI) or API layer at a client device, and identifying a modification of at least one object within the first network intent within the UI or API layer at the client device as the first network intent is being modified. The modification defines a delta between the first network intent and a second network intent. The method may further include, with a provisioning service executed by the network controller, receiving the delta as a payload from the client device, and provisioning at least one computing device within the computing network based at least in part on the delta. The method further includes automatically modifying the at least one object based on the received delta, including a further modification of the second network intent.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to generate a predictive model during training of a machine learning program using a training data set including a personal data set of a plurality of first users. The predictive model is configured to generate a predicted assessment score with respect to a second user by correlating a personal data set of the second user to the personal data set of at least one of the first users, with the generating of the predicted assessment score occurring automatically when a data entry of the personal data set of the second user is determined to have changed by the computing system. The computing system is configured to report the automatically generated predicted assessment score to the second user via a user device of the second user.

Abstract: Vehicles and related systems and methods are provided for assisting operation of a vehicle by enabling dynamic tuning of vehicle responsiveness. One method involves obtaining an auxiliary driver input indicative of an auxiliary driver command to influence responsiveness of the vehicle from an auxiliary human-machine interface device different from a primary human-machine interface device for receiving primary driver input indicative of a driver command to influence a trajectory of the vehicle. In response to the auxiliary driver input, a relationship between a vehicle state command and the driver input is adjusted based on the auxiliary driver input, wherein an actuator control system operates one or more actuators of the vehicle in accordance with the adjusted vehicle state command to influence the trajectory of the vehicle responsive to the primary driver input.

Abstract: An inventive hinge and fastener design includes a male connector having a plurality of lobes protruding from a pin, as well as a female connector having a plurality of indentations to accommodate the lobes. The male connector may also have an arm that rotates through a channel on the female connector and can be secured within the channel via retention teeth that protrude into the channel.

Abstract: A method for attestation of electronic components includes operating a system including the components. The components are configured for electronic communication with each other. A first electronic component provides plug-in hardware and/or configurable software. The method includes utilizing a second electronic component to perform attestation upon the first component using asymmetric key cryptography to verify authenticity. When using the asymmetric key cryptography successfully verifies the authenticity, the method includes selectively enabling one of power or data to the first component and communicating between the first component and the plurality of components to achieve tangible functions. When the cryptography fails to successfully verify the authenticity, the method includes selectively withholding one of power or data connection the first component.

Abstract: A direct carbon fuel cell (DCFC) has a conductive mesh between an anode and a cathode of the DCFC. The conductive mesh is positioned at a specified distance from the anode. As the DCFC is operated, a carbon/carbonate fluid flows through the conductive mesh and though the porous anode. If the rate of carbon introduced into the DCFC is greater than the amount consumed, carbon will build up on the surface on the anode. Once the carbon build-up reaches the mesh, a conductive path will be created between the mesh and anode. A controller in contact with the conductive mesh measures the resistance between the conductive mesh and the anode and when the measured resistance falls to or below a defined set-point indicating a resistance when a conductive path between the anode and conductive mesh has formed, the controller can send a carbon build-up detected signal, and/or execute mitigation actions to reduce the amount of carbon delivered to the cell.

Abstract: There is described a method of producing hydrogen and nitrogen using a feedstock gas reactor. Reaction of feedstock and combustion gases in the reactor produces hydrogen and nitrogen through pyrolysis of the feedstock gas. Parameters of the process may be adjusted to control the ratio of hydrogen to nitrogen that is produced such that it may be suitable, for example, for the synthesis of ammonia.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for secondary game creation and management include a plurality of gaming machines, and a scheduler configured to initiate a secondary game in response to a request from one or more players or a schedule defined by an administrator, the secondary game including one or more games executed on the plurality of gaming machines. A controller is also provided that is configured to validate each player to participate in the secondary game on respective ones of the plurality of gaming machines and enable secondary gameplay by the validated players on the plurality of gaming machines. Further, a data analyzer is provided that is configured to receive primary game player data and secondary game player data from the plurality of gaming machines and process the primary game player data and secondary game player data to determine at least one of a progression, position, or score of a player of a secondary game.

Abstract: A method of provisioning a network may include, with a network controller, identifying a first network intent of a computing network based at least in part on an execution of a user interface (UI) or API layer at a client device, and identifying a modification of at least one object within the first network intent within the UI or API layer at the client device as the first network intent is being modified. The modification defines a delta between the first network intent and a second network intent. The method may further include, with a provisioning service executed by the network controller, receiving the delta as a payload from the client device, and provisioning at least one computing device within the computing network based at least in part on the delta. The method further includes automatically modifying the at least one object based on the received delta, including a further modification of the second network intent.

Abstract: There is provided a method that includes (a) scanning a repository to identify an artifact that is available in the repository, (b) producing a declaration that indicates that the artifact is to be installed on a target device, (c) querying the target device to obtain information about a present state of the artifact on the target device, thus yielding state information, (d) determining, from a comparison of the state information to the declaration, that the artifact on the target device is not up to date, and (e) deploying the artifact from the repository, and a serving program, to the target device. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage device that contains instructions for a processor to perform the method.

Abstract: A memory device can include a first portion having a memory array comprising a plurality of memory cells and a first via chain segment for performing a test operation. The memory device can include a second portion comprising processing circuitry and a second via chain segment for performing the test operation. The memory device can also include an interconnect coupling the first portion and the second portion, the interconnect comprising a third via chain segment, wherein the first via chain segment, second via chain segment, and third via chain segment can be selected independently.

Abstract: An electronic fuel injection throttle body unit has a core body with two side components. The two side components each including a fuel delivery passage. Four air intake passages extending vertically through the throttle body. Valves are rotatable within the air intake passages. The valves being connected to valve shafts that rotate about respective valve shaft axes. The valve shaft axes and the fuel delivery passages are perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: Example apparatus disclosed herein are to obtain a first hash key, a second hash key and a third hash key representative of first reference media in response to a first query of a first table, the second hash key associated with a second time preceding a first time associated with the first hash key, the third hash key associated with a third time following the first time associated with the first hash key. Disclosed example apparatus are also to prequalify the first hash key as a candidate for subsequent signature processing associated with a first site signature in response to a determination that the second hash key corresponds to a second site signature preceding the first site signature in time and that the third hash key corresponds to a third site signature following the first site signature in time.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for dynamically decoupling and performing a target unitary operation to a qubit. In one aspect, a method includes generating a control signal that implements a dynamical decoupling control sequence and applying the control signal to the qubit to dynamically decouple the qubit and perform the target unitary operation on the qubit. The target unitary operation includes a product of multiple sub-unitary operations. The dynamical decoupling control sequence includes a plurality of single qubit gates, where one or more of the single qubit gates comprise a single qubit gate that implements one or more of sub-unitary operations of the multiple sub-unitary operations.