Abstract: An electronic door system includes a door frame, a door hingedly coupled to the door frame, an electronic locking mechanism coupled to the door, one or more lights coupled to the door frame, a camera system including at least two of a camera, a proximity or motion sensor, or a doorbell, and a wiring harness extending through the door frame and the door. The wiring harness is coupled to the electronic locking mechanism, the one or more lights, and the camera system. The wiring harness is configured to electrically couple to an external power source.

Abstract: An electronic door system includes a door frame, a door hingedly coupled to the door frame, an electrically-controllable component coupled to or disposed within the door, a door wiring harness, and a cover. The door defines a channel extending along at least a portion of a peripheral edge thereof. The door wiring harness includes a wire extending along and within the channel. The wire is coupled to the electrically-controllable component. The cover extends along the peripheral edge and covers the channel.

Abstract: A method includes storing a plurality of access credentials, acquiring a geofence setting regarding a geofence for a user device used, acquiring lock location data regarding a lock location of a plurality of locking devices, acquiring first user device location data of the user device regarding a first location thereof, determine a respective locking device of the plurality of locking devices is within the geofence for the user device based on the lock location data and the first user device location data, delivering to the user device a respective access credential that is associated with the user device and that corresponds with the respective locking device, acquiring a second user device location data of the user device regarding a second location of the user device, and removing the respective access credential from the user device based on the lock location data and the second user device location data.

Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system 320, which further includes a compressor assembly 400, a valve assembly 500, and an electronics control assembly 600. The compressor assembly may include a compressor housing 410 that includes a compressor inlet 402, an outlet 202, and a cavity 414 extending therethrough and joining the inlet to the outlet. A diffuser 408 may be coupled to the compressor housing. A motor housing 407 may be disposed within the central cavity at the inlet of the compressor housing, and a compressor motor 406 may be disposed within the motor housing. An impeller 412 disposed within the compressor housing may be coupled to a driveshaft 444 for rotation therewith. The valve assembly may be coupled to an opening 416 of the compressor inlet. The valve head 502 may be configured to move into and away from the inlet opening so as to change a size of the circumferential area of the inlet opening.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system comprises a build plane and an energy source configured to direct energy onto a work region of the build plane. An optical detector is configured to receive one or more optical signals from the work region. An optical filter is positioned between the work region and the optical detector, wherein the optical filter includes a first partially transmissive polarized filter having a first polarization axis and a second partially transmissive polarized filter having a second polarization axis. The first polarization axis is rotationally offset from the second polarization axis approximately 90 degrees. The optical filter improves the signal to noise ratio of the optical sensors.

Abstract: A lock system includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to store an access credential for a locking device. The access credential is associated with a user. The access credential has a lifespan. The processing circuit is further configured to deliver the access credential to a user device associated with the user to facilitate accessing the locking device with the user device, monitor a frequency at which the user device accesses the locking device using the access credential, and adjust the lifespan of the access credential based on the frequency.

Abstract: A bracket for a floating shelf comprises rods secured to and extending from a solid plate to be secured to a wall. Interleaved arrays of countersunk bores and slots extend through the solid plate and arranged to extend laterally from one lateral side of the solid plate to an opposite lateral side of the solid plate. An array of webs in the plate is interleaved between the arrays of bores and slots. Each web has a lateral width less than or equal to inch so that fastener inserted through the bores and slots can always find a stud. The plate has a perimeter and at least one cutout at a lateral end sized to receive a tool to separate the bracket from the shelf.

Abstract: A door system includes a door jamb, a door panel including a box embedded therein, a hinge coupling an edge of the door panel to the door jamb, a power transfer mechanism extending from the door jamb to the edge of the door panel, and a plurality of electronic components. The power transfer mechanism is configured to facilitate electrically coupling one or more of the plurality of electronic components to an external power source. The plurality of electronic components include a camera disposed within the box, a sensor configured to facilitate detecting at least one of sound or activity proximate the door panel, and a backup battery configured to power at least one of the plurality of electronic components in an event of power loss from the external power source.

Abstract: A bracket for a floating shelf comprises a solid plate with a planar back side to abut to a wall. A plurality of circular apertures extends through the solid plate and have internal screw threads. A plurality of rods is secured to the solid plate and extending therefrom, with each rod having a proximal end received within a different one of the plurality of circular apertures. The plurality of rods has external screw threads on the proximal end mating with a respective Internal screw thread of respective circular apertures. The proximal ends of the plurality of rods are flush with the planar back side of the solid plate and the wall.

Abstract: An altitude control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a compressor assembly defining a plenum therein, a passive valve assembly coupled to a first portion of the compressor assembly and in fluid communication with the plenum, and an active valve assembly coupled to a second portion of the compressor assembly and in fluid communication with the plenum. A method of controlling an altitude of an unmanned aerial vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates, in part, to methods of assessing small deletion signatures to determine treatments for cancers and to determine a prognosis for a subject having a cancer.

Abstract: A door system includes a door jamb, a door panel including a box disposed therealong, a hinge coupling an edge of the door panel to the door jamb, a flexible conduit extending from the door jamb to the edge of the door panel, and a plurality of electronic components. The flexible conduit is configured to facilitate electrically coupling one or more of the plurality of electronic components to an external power source. The plurality of electronic components include a camera disposed within the box, a light integrated into the door jam, a sensor configured to facilitate detecting at least one of sound or activity proximate the door panel, and a backup battery disposed within at least one of the door jamb or the door panel. The backup battery is configured to power at least one of the plurality of electronic components during power loss from the external power source.

Abstract: Scrubber and method for scrubbing pollutants such as H2 S are provided. The scrubber may comprise a first container and a second container. Polluted waste injected in the first container is restricted and enters into a plurality of slotted pipes located in the second container. The polluted waste is released from the slots at the bottom of the slotted pipes into scavenger chemicals for treatment. A large portion of treated gas raised from the scavenger chemicals is blocked and condensed at an angled plate, and drops back into scavenger chemicals for further treatments. A second slotted pipe is also provided to the second container for directly taking the pollutant into the scavenger chemicals for treatment. A transparent monitoring tube located outside of the second container is in fluid communication with the scavenger chemicals for monitoring the changes of the scavenger chemicals inside the second container.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use with an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided and includes an inlet tube, a shuttle, a base plate, a screw assembly, and a spacer block. The shuttle is partially disposed within the inlet tube and is configured to be placed in a first position where the shuttle abuts the inlet tube and a second position where the outer surface is disposed in spaced relation to the inlet tube. The base plate extends between a first end portion that defines a cavity therein and a second end portion. The screw assembly is disposed within the cavity of the base plate and is coupled to a portion of the shuttle. The spacer block is interposed between the second end portion of the inlet tube and the first end portion of the base plate and is configured to maintain the inlet tube and the base plate in spaced relation.

Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system, which further includes a compressor assembly, a valve assembly, and an electronics assembly. The compressor assembly may include a driveshaft and a bearing assembly configured to rotate the driveshaft. The driveshaft may be formed from a first material and a compressor housing may be formed from a second material. The first and second materials may have different rates of thermal expansion. A dynamic preloading mechanism, such as a flexible plate, may be provided within the compressor assembly to exert a preloading force on the bearing assembly. Throughout the duration of the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the preloading mechanism can continually compensate for differences in rates of thermal expansion between the first and second materials throughout.

Abstract: A bracket for a floating shelf comprises a solid plate with a planar back side to abut to a wall. A plurality of circular apertures extends through the solid plate. A plurality of rods is secured to the solid plate and extend therefrom, with each rod having a proximal end received within a different one of the plurality of circular apertures. The proximal ends of the plurality of rods are flush with the planar back side of the solid plate and the wall. An array of counterbore slots or bores with enlarged openings extend through the solid plate and is arranged in series and extend laterally from one lateral side of the solid plate to an opposite lateral side of the solid plate.

Abstract: A door system includes a door jamb, a door panel including a box disposed therealong, a hinge coupling an edge of the door panel to the door jamb, a flexible conduit extending from the door jamb to the edge of the door panel, and a plurality of electronic components. The flexible conduit is configured to facilitate electrically coupling one or more of the plurality of electronic components to an external power source. The plurality of electronic components include a camera disposed within the box, a light integrated into the door jam, a sensor configured to facilitate detecting at least one of sound or activity proximate the door panel, and a backup battery disposed within at least one of the door jamb or the door panel. The backup battery is configured to power at least one of the plurality of electronic components during power loss from the external power source.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use with an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided and includes an inlet tube, a shuttle, a base plate, a screw assembly, and a spacer block. The shuttle is partially disposed within the inlet tube and is configured to be placed in a first position where the shuttle abuts the inlet tube and a second position where the outer surface is disposed in spaced relation to the inlet tube. The base plate extends between a first end portion that defines a cavity therein and a second end portion. The screw assembly is disposed within the cavity of the base plate and is coupled to a portion of the shuttle. The spacer block is interposed between the second end portion of the inlet tube and the first end portion of the base plate and is configured to maintain the inlet tube and the base plate in spaced relation.

Abstract: A bracket for a floating shelf comprises rods secured to and extending from a solid plate to be secured to a wall. Interleaved arrays of countersunk bores and slots extend through the solid plate and arranged to extend laterally from one lateral side of the solid plate to an opposite lateral side of the solid plate. An array of webs in the plate is interleaved between the arrays of bores and slots. Each web has a lateral width less than or equal to inch so that fastener inserted through the bores and slots can always find a stud. The plate has a perimeter and at least one cutout at a lateral end sized to receive a tool to separate the bracket from the shelf.

Abstract: A bracket for a floating shelf comprises a solid plate with a planar back side to abut to a wall. A plurality of circular apertures extends through the solid plate. A plurality of rods is secured to the solid plate and extend therefrom, with each rod having a proximal end received within a different one of the plurality of circular apertures. The proximal ends of the plurality of rods are flush with the planar back side of the solid plate and the wall. An array of counterbore slots or bores with enlarged openings extend through the solid plate and is arranged in series and extend laterally from one lateral side of the solid plate to an opposite lateral side of the solid plate.