Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a gantry configured to move in a build plane. A platen is configured to support a part being built in a layer by layer process and wherein the platen is configured to move in a direction substantially normal to the build plane. A head carriage is carried by the gantry wherein the head carriage includes ferromagnetic material. The system includes at least one print head where the print head includes a housing and one or more magnets attached to the housing wherein the at least one print head is configured to be coupled to the head carriage through a magnetic coupling between the one or more magnets and the ferromagnetic material such that the print head is configured to move rotationally relative to the head carriage.

Abstract: A display system includes a processor coupled to receive image data from an image source and a frame timing circuit. The processor is coupled to output the image data and first sync signals, where each one of the first sync signals is output after M number of pixel values of the image data are output from the processor. The frame timing circuit is coupled to the processor to receive the image data and the first sync signals. The frame timing circuit is coupled to output X number of pixel values of the image data and second sync signals to a display, where the X number of pixel values is an integer multiple of the M number of pixel values of the image data. Each one of the second sync signals is output after X number of pixel values of the image data are output from the frame timing circuit.

Abstract: A connector (10) has a male part (12) connected to a female part (50), and each has a passageway which is coaxial with the other when the parts (12 and 50) are connected. A collet (24) surrounds the male part (12), is coupled thereto, and has an external screwthread which engages an internal screwthread on the female part (50), whereby relative rotation between those screwthreads in a given sense causes the female part (50) to sealingly engage the male part (12). The collet (24) has a slot (40) extending longitudinally with respect to the axis of the screwthreads to enable it to be splayed. A wedge (34) between the male part (12) and the collet (24) is displaceable longitudinally with respect to the axis of the screwthreads to splay the collet (24) and lock the male and female parts (12 and 50) together in a sealing engagement.

Abstract: A display system includes a processor coupled to receive image data from an image source and a frame timing circuit. The processor is coupled to output the image data and first sync signals, where each one of the first sync signals is output after M number of pixel values of the image data are output from the processor. The frame timing circuit is coupled to the processor to receive the image data and the first sync signals. The frame timing circuit is coupled to output X number of pixel values of the image data and second sync signals to a display, where the X number of pixel values is an integer multiple of the M number of pixel values of the image data. Each one of the second sync signals is output after X number of pixel values of the image data are output from the frame timing circuit.

Abstract: A system includes applying, to patient tissue, a first imaging sequence comprising first balanced gradient pulse trains and RF pulses, where phases of successive RF pulses in the first imaging sequence differ by a first pulse phase increment, detecting first signals emitted from the patient tissue in response to the first imaging sequence, and to generate a first image based on the first signals, applying, to the patient tissue, a second imaging sequence comprising second balanced gradient pulse trains and RF pulses, where phases of successive RF pulses in the second imaging sequence differ by a second pulse phase increment different from the first pulse phase increment, detecting second signals emitted from the patient tissue in response to the second imaging sequence, and to generate a second image based on the second signals, applying motion-correction processing to the first image to generate a first motion-corrected image, applying motion-correction processing to the second image to generate a second mot

Abstract: A connector comprising a cylindrical sleeve device having a first part, with an external screwthread on its outer side, and a second part, with an internal screwthread on its inner side. One of the screwthreads engages a corresponding screwthread on a further part when the device is in use. At least a portion of the said second part is yieldable. A locking part is provided with a screwthread which engages the other of the screwthreads of the cylindrical sleeve device when the connector is in use. The said second part and the locking part have mutually engageable portions which, when the locking part is tightened relative to the cylindrical sleeve device, interengage to cause yielding of the second part or yieldable portion thereof. This effects locking of the cylindrical sleeve device with respect to such a further part when the connector is in use.

Abstract: Pass-through mounting assemblies include an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, a bushing component, and a cap that are configured to be assembled onto a partition aperture in a partition to retain a tube as the tube passes through the partition. The outer sleeve is sized to fit into the partition aperture. The inner sleeve is sized to nest into the outer sleeve and includes a non-concentric inner rim. The bushing component defines a tube aperture configured to retain the tube and includes an outer rim sized to nest into the inner rim of the inner sleeve. The tube aperture is non-concentric with the outer rim of the bushing component. The cap includes an inner rim sized to nest over the outer rim of the inner sleeve. The tube aperture position may be adjusted by changing the relative angular position of the bushing component, the inner sleeve, and the cap.

Abstract: A method for printing a three-dimensional part in an additive manufacturing process, which includes calculating surface plane angles relative to one or more of the coordinate axes as a function of surface area of the surface geometry, calculating a build score for each coordinate axis as a function of the calculated surface plane angles, and selecting an orientation for the digital model in the coordinate system based at least in part on the calculated build scores. The build scores preferably predict which part orientations are likely to provide good surface quality for the printed three-dimensional part.

Abstract: Improved methods for treating grain with ozone are disclosed. The methods include introducing ozone into grain at more than one location in order to effectively treat the grain.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and apparatus is provided for providing prioritization of subunits. Visual indications of the prioritization may be displayed on interfaces such as geospatial arrangement. Medical facilities may utilize embodiments to indicate priorities of rooms to which to admit incoming patients. Users and staff within a particular unit may therefore prioritize subunits according to the unit's needs. Users in bed management, which may operate remotely from the unit, may easily identify high priority rooms to which to admit incoming patients. Priorities of subunits may be reassigned accordingly as prioritized subunits are utilized, and as other subunits are newly prioritized.

Abstract: A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit. The system includes a master cylinder assembly configured to pressurize fluid therein in response to movement of the brake pedal, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly being moved from a first mode to a second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode.

Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for authoring and/or presenting packages of multimedia content. In at least one embodiment, the digital multimedia package may include video content, audio content, and text transcription content representing a transcription of the audio content. The video content, audio content, and text transcription content are each maintained in continuous synchronization with each other during video playback, and also as a user selectively navigates to different scenes of the video content. The text transcription content is presented via an interactive Resources Display GUI. Interacting with the Resources Display GUI, a user may cause the displayed text to dynamically scroll to a different portion of the text transcription corresponding to a different scene of the video.

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving infrared data with a camera designed to detect images based on visible light are provided. A system can include a camera and image processing circuitry electrically coupled to the camera. The image processing circuitry can determine whether each image detected by the camera includes an infrared signal with encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image includes an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route at least a portion of the image (e.g., the infrared signal) to circuitry operative to decode the encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image does not include an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route the image to a display or storage. Images routed to the display or storage can then be used as individual pictures or frames in a video because those images do not include any effects of infrared light communications.

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for providing emergency alerts on a geospatial display. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method can include receiving event data from one or more data management systems. The method can include determining at least one emergency event exists based at least in part on the received event data. Furthermore, the method can include outputting, via a display device, a scaled geospatial arrangement corresponding with a physical location, a grid, or a list. Moreover, the method can include outputting, via a display device, at least one color corresponding to the at least one emergency event, wherein the at least one color is one of a set of pre-assigned colors.

Abstract: An electronic optical zoom system (100) includes a first lens assembly (101) and a second lens assembly (102). The first lens assembly (101) and the second lens assembly (102) may be adjacently disposed or concentrically disposed. The first lens assembly (101) and second lens assembly (102), in one embodiment, have different magnification configurations. An image sensor (103) captures electronic images of a subject (109). Optical zoom capability is achieved by an alterable electronic optical device (851), such as a switchable mirror (105). The alterable electronic optical device (851) selectively redirects received light between a first optical path (107) from a reflective surface (106) to a second optical path (117) from the alterable electronic optical device (851) depending upon the state of the alterable electronic optical device (851). The electronic optical zoom system (100) thereby provides optical zoom capabilities in a compact package without the need for physically moving lens assemblies.

Abstract: A gaming system for playing a wagering game includes an input device for receiving a wager to play a wagering game, a display, and a controller. The controller is configured to display a three-dimensional view of at least a portion of a gaming environment and one or more movable visual elements disposed within the gaming environment. The controller is further configured to dynamically retain within the field of view a center point of a selected set of the movable visual elements.

Abstract: A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit which includes a master cylinder assembly, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly operable in a first mode and a second mode, the selector valve assembly being moved from the first mode to the second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode.

Abstract: An image capture system is configured to automatically focus upon an object (113) electronically, without moving mechanical parts. In one embodiment, a focal length alteration device (104), examples of which include an electronically switchable mirror (3041,3042) or an interference layer (204), is disposed between a lens assembly (102) and a reflective surface (103). The focal length alteration device (104) is configured to alter the distance light travels from the lens assembly (102) to the image sensor (101). In another embodiment, a light redirection device (1003), such as a phase shifting mirror (703), is configured to alter phases of various polarizations of light. An image processing circuit (105) then resolves images into a single, focused, composite image (113).

Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for authoring and/or presenting packages of multimedia content. In at least one embodiment, the digital multimedia package may include video content, audio content, and text transcription content representing a transcription of the audio content. The video content, audio content, and text transcription content are each maintained in continuous synchronization with each other during video playback, and also as a user selectively navigates to different scenes of the video content. The text transcription content is presented via an interactive Resources Display GUI. Interacting with the Resources Display GUI, a user may cause the displayed text to dynamically scroll to a different portion of the text transcription corresponding to a different scene of the video.