Abstract: A Queue Direct Memory Access (QDMA) system includes circuitry configured to store N pointers in a contiguous block of memory in the QDMA system, wherein N is an integer greater than 1 and there are N queues in the QDMA system with each pointer of the N pointers being associated with a queue of the N queues, receive a pointer packet from a host device connected to a chip device that includes the QDMA system, wherein the pointer packet includes all of the N pointers, and perform a write of contents of the pointer packet over the contiguous block of memory, such that the N pointers are written in one update.

Abstract: A glass body that includes titania and silica, wherein an average hydroxyl concentration amongst a plurality of segments of the glass body is from about 0 ppm to about 100 ppm and a peak-to-valley of hydroxyl concentration amongst the plurality of segments is about 60 ppm or less, the hydroxyl concentration being measured using a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in transmission, and the plurality of segments including every adjacent segment across a length and a width of the glass body, the length being about 25 mm or more and the width being about 25 mm or more, and the glass body comprising a chlorine concentration of about 100 ppm or less.

Abstract: Described herein are agricultural compositions comprising an adduct of urea comprising: urea; and an inorganic salt; wherein the adduct has an average particle size ranging from about 0.1 microns to about 10 microns.

Abstract: A device is disclosed. The device contains a first light source configured to excite fluorescence emission of a first contaminant on a surface, and a first optical sensor configured to capture one or more images of the fluorescence emission of the first contaminant.

Abstract: An adjustable inductor including a toroidal core defining a plurality of gaps, a compressible gap material positioned in the gaps, at least one winding wound on the core, a force-applying structure, and a film substantially covering the adjustable inductor. The force-applying structure is operable to apply a force to the core to adjust the gaps and thereby an inductance of the adjustable inductor. The film is configured to prevent movement of force-applying structure when above a predetermined temperature threshold, and allow movement of the force-applying structure when below the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A watercraft lift with rearward and forward lateral beams, left and right side longitudinal side beams, a pair of left side lifting arms, a pair of right side lifting arms supporting at their upper ends left and right side watercraft supports, and left and right side actuators pivotally attached to the left and right side rearward lifting arms. In one embodiment the left side rearward lifting arm and the left side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitudinal left side beam in a left side plane, and the right side rearward lifting arm and the right side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitudinal right side beam in a right side plane.

Abstract: A gas compression system includes a first compressor and a second compressor. The first compressor is configured to compress a first gas for transport through a pipeline to a processing facility having one or more centralized gas aftertreatment systems and the second compressor is configured to compress a second gas for transport through the pipeline to the processing facility, where the first and second gases are different from one another, and the second gas comprises an exhaust gas from a combustion system.

Abstract: A distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based lottery gaming system and method for executing lottery games. Players are able to participate in a multi-round lottery game that is executed using an associated smart contract and the lottery game includes a plurality of winning numbers (e.g., six (6) total). Under control of the smart contract, the players make an initial plurality of lottery ticket requests such that each initial lottery ticket request associated with a player of has an initial defined requested total lottery ticket count associated with the player indicating the number of tickets they wish to purchase and to be issued to them. A record of the lottery tickets issued and to which players are recorded on the DLT ledger. The lottery game is executed starting with an initial round and allowing for multiple subsequent rounds to be executed until a winner is identified.

Abstract: A gas compression system includes a first compressor and a second compressor. The first compressor is configured to compress a first gas for transport through a pipeline to a processing facility having one or more centralized gas aftertreatment systems and the second compressor is configured to compress a second gas for transport through the pipeline to the processing facility, where the first and second gases are different from one another, and the second gas comprises an exhaust gas from a combustion system.

Abstract: A multiply-accumulate successive approximation (MASAR) column is provided. The MASAR column includes a plurality of MASAR cells, each including a multiplier configured to perform digital multiplication between an input activation received to an input and an operand to compute a result, and a unit capacitor configured to store the result as analog charge. The MASAR column further includes digital logic configured to perform analog summation of the analog charge of the unit capacitors of the plurality of MASAR cells to determine a digital output of the multiplication.

Abstract: A multiply-accumulate successive approximation (MASAR) column is provided. The MASAR column includes a plurality of MASAR cells, each including a multiplier configured to perform digital multiplication between an input activation received to an input and an operand to compute a result, and a unit capacitor configured to store the result as analog charge. The MASAR column further includes digital logic configured to perform analog summation of the analog charge of the unit capacitors of the plurality of MASAR cells to determine a digital output of the multiplication.

Abstract: A device is disclosed. The device contains a first light source configured to excite fluorescence emission of a first contaminant on a surface, and a first optical sensor configured to capture one or more images of the fluorescence emission of the first contaminant.

Abstract: An inflow control nozzle is provided for use with a tubing. The nozzle includes a one-piece, 3D printed body, the body including a fluid inlet in communication with an outside of the tubing said inlet having an oval cross section; a fluid outlet in communication with an inside of the tubing; and an inner bore connecting the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, said inner bore including a venturi restriction. The inner bore comprises a flared profile from the fluid inlet to the venturi restriction, and a flared and curved profile from the venturi restriction to the fluid outlet, said curved profile being free of angular bends or sharp direction change. An outflow control nozzle is also provided for use with a tubing and an inflow-outflow control nozzle is further provided for use with a casing.

Abstract: A method includes assigning unique symbols to pages of a website, respectively. The method includes obtaining page symbol sequences of browsing sessions, respectively. Each browsing session corresponds to a visitor of the website. For each browsing session, the page symbol sequence of the browsing session is a sequence of symbols that corresponds, respectively, to a sequence of pages of the website visited during the browsing session by the corresponding visitor. The method includes generating a master string including the page symbol sequences, generating a suffix array corresponding to the master string, and generating a longest common prefix (LCP) array corresponding to the suffix array. The method includes, based on the suffix array and LCP array, determining one or more most common n-step subsequences of pages (n is an integer greater than 1).

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for processing an optical fiber includes: drawing an optical fiber through a draw furnace, conveying the optical fiber through a flame reheating device downstream from the draw furnace, wherein the flame reheating device comprises one or more burners each comprising: a body having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, an opening within the body extending from the top surface through the body to the bottom surface, wherein the optical fiber passes through the opening, and one or more gas outlets within the body; and igniting a flammable gas provided by the one or more gas outlets to form a flame encircling the optical fiber passing through the opening, wherein the flame heats the optical fiber by at least 100 degrees Celsius at a heating rate exceeding 10,000 degrees Celsius/second.

Abstract: A watercraft lift with rearward and forward lateral beams, left and right side longitudinal side beams, a pair of left side lifting arms, a pair of right side lifting arms supporting at their upper ends left and right side watercraft supports, and left and right side actuators pivotally attached to the left and right side rearward lifting arms. In one embodiment the left side rearward lifting arm and the left side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitundinal left side beam in a left side plane, and the right side rearward lifting arm and the right side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitundinal right side beam in a right side plane.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a ramp, a sliding door that when open allows the ramp to be deployed from the vehicle, and an anti-rattle device to prevent or reduce rattling of the ramp against the door or other components of the vehicle when the ramp is in a stowed position. The anti-rattle device includes an arm pivotable relative to the door and a roller rotatably coupled to the arm, spaced apart from the door, and configured to contact the ramp.

Abstract: A glass including silica and titania is disclosed. An average hydroxyl concentration of a plurality segments of the glass is in a range from about 20 ppm to about 450 ppm, an average titania concentration of the plurality of segments is in a range from about 6 wt. % to about 12 wt. %, and each segment of the plurality of segments has a length of about 12.7 mm, a width of about 12.7 mm, and a height of about 7.62 mm. The hydroxyl concentration of each segment is measured using a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in transmission, the refractive index is measured using an optical interferometer with a 633 nm operating wavelength and a resolution of 270 microns×270 microns pixel size, and the average titania concentration is determined based upon the measured refractive index.

Abstract: A method includes assigning unique symbols to pages of a website, respectively. The method includes obtaining page symbol sequences of browsing sessions, respectively. Each browsing session corresponds to a visitor of the website. For each browsing session, the page symbol sequence of the browsing session is a sequence of symbols that corresponds, respectively, to a sequence of pages of the website visited during the browsing session by the corresponding visitor. The method includes generating a master string including the page symbol sequences, generating a suffix array corresponding to the master string, and generating a longest common prefix (LCP) array corresponding to the suffix array. The method includes, based on the suffix array and LCP array, determining one or more most common n-step subsequences of pages (n is an integer greater than 1).

Abstract: A flexible pH sensor having a unique stacking of layers is described. The sensor may be used in various applications. Methods of manufacturing the flexible pH sensor are also described, including the manner in which iridium oxides are provided.