Abstract: A method for by an asset tracking system is provided. An example method includes receiving a first plurality of data messages from an asset coupled to the asset tracking system and attempting to identify an asset type fingerprint based on the first plurality of messages. In response to failing to identify an asset type fingerprint based on the first plurality of messages, the example method further includes requesting a determined asset type fingerprint for the asset from an asset data analysis system, providing access to the first plurality of data messages to the asset data analysis system, receiving the determined asset type fingerprint for the asset from the asset data analysis system, and obtaining asset information from the asset by decoding a second plurality of data messages received from the asset in accordance with a set of signal definitions linked to the determined asset type fingerprint.

Abstract: A social electronic learning system, including a plurality of computing devices for communicating with a plurality of users in an educational community, and at least one server in communication with each of the plurality of computing devices, each server in communication with at least one data storage device configured to host a plurality of electronic portfolios, each electronic portfolio associated with one or more users of the plurality of users in the educational community, wherein each server is configured such that one or more users may associate one or more digital items with each electronic portfolio, and the plurality of users may take actions on the digital items in each electronic portfolio depending on authorization criteria.

Abstract: A calibration device receives at least a first multispectral measurement of: a first monochromatic signal taken at a first pixel location; a second multispectral measurement of a second monochromatic signal taken at a second pixel location; and a multiplicity of third multispectral measurements of a spatially distributed wide bandwidth dispersed spectrum, of a wide bandwidth signal, taken at a multiplicity of third pixel locations. The device relates known pixel values of wavelengths to pixel values of measured wavelengths. The device outputs spectrum wavelength and power calibration values for the multispectral imaging system, comprising at least a relation of: a first third pixel location to a first known wavelength; and a second third pixel location to a second known wavelength.

Abstract: An additively manufactured node is disclosed. A node is an additively manufactured (AM) structure that includes a feature, e.g., a socket, a receptacle, etc., for accepting another structure, e.g., a tube, a panel, etc. An additively manufactured node can include a surface with an opening to a feed channel through the node. A second surface of the node can include with a plurality of openings to an array of outlet channels. Each of the outlet channels can extend through the node and can connect to the feed channel. Tortuous paths can be used between channels created by the node surface and adjacent structures as well as node interior surfaces. These tortuous paths can be tuned to allow for optimal fluid flow processes.

Abstract: A steerable speaker array is provided, comprising a plurality of drivers arranged in a concentric, nested configuration formed by arranging the drivers in a plurality of concentric groups and placing the groups at different radial distances from a central point of the configuration. Each group is formed by a subset of the plurality of drivers being positioned at predetermined intervals from each other along a perimeter of the group. Also, the concentric groups are harmonically nested and rotationally offset from each other. An audio system is also provided comprising at least one steerable speaker array and a beamforming system configured to receive one or more input audio signals from an audio source, generate a separate audio output signal for each driver of the speaker array based on at least one of the input signals, and provide the audio output signals to the corresponding drivers to produce a beamformed audio output.

Abstract: A method and system for processing network traffic data units (NTDUs) is disclosed. The method includes establishing a virtual tunnel between a wireless access point (WAP) and a network device. A NTDU is received by the WAP from a client device, and the virtual tunnel is identified upon which to transmit the NTDU based on a header of the NTDU according to a policy. The policy maps a portion of the header to a plurality of available virtual tunnels. The NTDU is transmitted, via the virtual tunnel, to the network device.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) for supporting multiple-universal subscriber identity module (multi-USIM) operations among a first base station associated with a first network and a second base station associated with a second network is disclosed. the UE includes one or more non-transitory computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon, and at least one processor coupled to the one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The processor is configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to transmit, through transmitting circuitry of the UE, a physical random access channel (PRACH) preamble to the second base station associated with the second network. The PRACH preamble indicates to the second base station that the UE is not to begin a connection establishment procedure with the second network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a mission for a self-driving material-transport vehicle are presented. The system comprises at least one self-driving material-transport vehicle, at least one programmable logic controller, at least one field instrument, and at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium in communication with at least one processor. An application signal is received from the programmable logic controller based on an activation signal from the field instrument. A mission is generated by the application signal and a mission template, and the mission is transmitted to the self-driving material-transport vehicle. In some cases, the application signal may be based on OPC-UA, and the mission and/or mission template may be based on a REST protocol.

Abstract: The invention discloses a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or a process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the pipeline or the process vessel to be detected by an array of detectors, which are each collimated to detect gamma radiation over a narrow angle relative to a width of the emitted beam of gamma radiation.

Abstract: The invention discloses a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or a process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the pipeline or the process vessel to be detected by an array of detectors, which are each collimated to detect gamma radiation over a narrow angle relative to a width of the emitted beam of gamma radiation.

Abstract: A computer-aided educational system and method to further a student's understanding of a subject matter through analyzing data captured in an electronic learning system so as to determine correlation data corresponding to variables or trends which are determined to enhance, optimize, and/or improve one's learning abilities or understanding of educational content. The system and method generates reports based on the correlation data, develops statistical models that highlight learning and behavioral trends, and/or provides recommendations for adapting the learning system based on the correlation data and statistical models.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to an annotation system having a remote processor, and a client processor in data communication with the remote processor. The client processor is adapted to send a first request for an electronic file to the remote processor, receive the electronic file from the remote processor, define at least one new annotation about the electronic file, and define at least one anchor associated with the at least one annotation. The at least one of the remote processor and the client processor is adapted to store the at least one anchor and the at least one annotation in an annotation file that is separate from the electronic file.

Abstract: A node including a single port for bonding to various components in a transport structure is disclosed. In an aspect, the node includes an inlet aperture disposed inside the port. The inlet aperture is configured to inject a fluid into at least one region to be filled by the fluid. For example, the fluid can be an adhesive. In another aspect of the disclosure, a nozzle to be interfaced with a single port node is provided. The nozzle includes a first channel to inject the adhesive. The nozzle may further include a second channel and a third channel. In another aspect of the disclosure, a method of using a single port node is provided.

Abstract: An ion generating device can include a housing having an opening, an anode and a cathode disposed within the housing and having a space between them in fluid communication with the opening, a power source having a negative terminal and a positive terminal with a first connection between the negative terminal and the anode and a second connection between the positive terminal and the cathode, and an air mover disposed to direct an air flow through the space and out of the opening.

Abstract: Methods, systems 1 and devices such as robots 8, 9 for farming are disclosed. An autonomous monitoring robot is configured to traverse a farm plot and generate, from a sensor set of the monitoring robot, a farm plot data set. The farm plot data set is processed to generate operating instructions for a tending robot. The tending robot is arranged to execute the operating instructions so as to traverse the farm plot and performs tending tasks on it including such as seed-planting, weeding, and applying crop treatments such as fertiliser, fungicide, herbicide or pesticide.

Abstract: Vehicles according to at least some embodiments of the disclosure include a sensor, and a computing device comprising at least one hardware processing unit. The computing device is programmed to perform operations comprising capturing an image with the sensor, identifying an object in the image, and in response to an accuracy of the identification meeting a first criterion, pre-loading a braking system of the autonomous vehicle. In some aspects, the computing device may predict that an obj ect not currently within a path of the vehicle has a probability of entering the path of the vehicle that meets a second criterion. When the probability of entering the path meets the second criterion, some of the disclosed embodiments may pre-load the braking system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for selectively disabling a stop-start function of a vehicle based on a predicted anxiety of a driver of the vehicle upon merging into transverse traffic. In one example, selectively disabling the stop-start function of a vehicle based on a predicted anxiety of the driver of the vehicle includes, when approaching an intersection having a first traffic pattern, disabling a stop-start function responsive to an estimated merging acceleration for the intersection exceeding a threshold acceleration rate of the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe fabric covers, such as those used for air conditioning units, having a first air permeable panel for covering a horizontal top panel of an air conditioner unit; a second air permeable panel extending downward from the first air permeable panel for covering vertical side panels of the air conditioner unit; and an adjustable fastener provided in a bottom portion of the second air permeable panel for securing the cover to a base of the air conditioner unit.

Abstract: A wireless terminal (30) comprises receiver circuitry (94) and processor circuitry (70). The receiver circuitry (94) is configured to obtain quality of service information broadcast by base station apparatus (24). The processor circuitry (70) is configured to obtain a quality of service parameter requested for a connection to the radio access network, and to use the quality of service information broadcast by the base station apparatus and the quality of the service parameter requested for the connection to determine whether to attach to the base station apparatus.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a vehicle fan shroud with integrated structural support. In one example, a fan shroud includes an opening adapted to house a fan impeller, and an upper extension and a lower foot adapted to couple the fan shroud to a vehicle in an angled position. The upper extension and lower foot provide structural support to the fan shroud to enable vehicle components such as a heat exchanger and condenser to be mounted to the fan shroud and maintained in position by the fan shroud.