Abstract: A method of preparing a high fat extruded protein product includes feeding water, a first fat, and a blend of plant proteins to an extruder to produce an extruded protein mixture. The extruded protein mixture is directed through a cooling die and divided into pieces, with the pieces being subsequently tumbled with oil. The resulting high fat extruded protein product will have at least 15-23% total fat by weight and, upon cooking, exhibits a desirable grease-out effect (e.g., reminiscent of a traditional pepperoni product). The blend of plant proteins preferably includes soy protein, wheat gluten and a grain or starch-based ingredient, and makes up at least 40-50%, by weight, of the high fat extruded protein product.

Abstract: Custom-form batteries can supply complex, practical systems with an optimal energy density that wouldn't otherwise be possible using traditional battery form-factors. For example, iron disulfide (FeS2) is a prominent conversion cathode of commercial interest. 3D direct-ink write (DIW) printing of FeS2 inks can be used to produce ridged cathodes from the filamentary extrusion of highly concentrated FeS2 inks (60-70% solids). These ridged cathodes exhibit optimal power, uniformity, and stability when cycled at higher rates (in excess of C/10). Meanwhile, functional cells with custom-form wave-shaped electrodes (e.g., printed FeS2 cathodes and pressed lithium anodes) exhibit improved performance over similar cells in planar configurations. In general, the DIW of concentrated inks is a viable path toward the making of custom-form conversion lithium batteries. More broadly, ridging is found to optimize rate capability.

Abstract: The disclosure provides disinfection devices and lighting devices. For example, there is provided a lighting device configured to be driven by an HFAC power supply, the lighting device comprising a light, a first circuit comprising a first secondary coil electrically connected to the light and configured to be coupled to an HFAC power supply, a second circuit electrically connected to the light and comprising a secondary coil configured to be coupled to an HFAC power supply, a HFAC to DC converter, a DC to AC driver, a clock pulse generator and a transformer.

Abstract: An electronic device, and an operation method thereof, are disclosed. The electronic device may include a memory; and a processor configured to execute at least one operating system executed in a first region allowing an operation based on a first authority; execute at least one application executed in a second region allowing an operation based on a second authority; receive a first authority policy from a server; obtain a second authority policy from the at least one application; and in response to detection of access to at least one device resource by the at least one application, configure authority of access to the at least one device resource, according to a third authority policy based on the first authority policy and the second authority policy, by using an authority determination module executed in a third region allowing an operation based on a third authority.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a HFAC power supply configured to be powered by a DC supply, the HFAC power supply comprising a power circuit, a load circuit and a controller, the power circuit and the load circuit being inductively coupled, the power circuit comprising a voltage regulator configured to output an output voltage, a DC to AC driver and a driver circuit comprising an LC resonant bridge circuit and a primary inductor inductively coupled to the load circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, method and/or computer program product embodiments for providing survivable calling and conferencing. An embodiment operates by providing, by a first server, a first sub-conference to a plurality of user devices over first lines. The first sub-conference is combined with a second sub-conference to form a collective conference of the plurality of user devices. The first server accesses the conference. A second server is configured to provide the second sub-conference of the collective conference to the plurality of user devices over second lines, the first and second lines being distinct from each other. The collective conference may provide resilient and reliable sharing of information among participants and may leverage dispersed elements or diverse links simultaneously without impediments of echoes, loops, or other impacts.

Abstract: There is provided a high frequency AC inverter comprising a DC-DC circuit having a variable output, an output power circuit and a load circuit and a controller, the load circuit comprising a load circuit detector configured to detect the electrical parameters of the load circuit. The output power circuit comprises a DC to AC driver having a variable frequency output, a HFAC driver circuit comprising a resonant network and a transformer coupled to the HFAC driver circuit and the load circuit. The controller is configured to control the output of the DC to DC circuit to control the current on the load circuit to maintain it within a predetermined range.

Abstract: There is provided a high frequency AC inverter comprising a DC-DC circuit, an output power circuit and a load circuit and a controller. The load circuit comprises a load circuit detector configured to detect the electrical parameters of the load circuit. The output power circuit comprises a DC to AC driver having a variable frequency output, a HFAC driver circuit and a transformer coupled to the HFAC driver circuit and the load circuit.

Abstract: There is provided a high frequency AC inverter comprising a DC-DC circuit, an output power circuit and a load circuit and a controller, the load circuit comprising a load circuit detector configured to detect the electrical parameters of the load circuit. The output power circuit comprises a DC to AC driver having a variable frequency output, a HFAC driver circuit comprising a resonant network and a transformer coupled to the HFAC driver circuit and the load circuit. The controller is configured to control the output frequency of the DC to AC driver and the output of the DC to DC circuit in response to the detected electrical parameters of the load circuit.

Abstract: An inductively powered device driver comprising a secondary winding to be coupled to a primary winding and a ferrite core formed of two separable parts, and further comprising a permanent magnet attached to each part of the ferrite core. The permanent magnet(s) are preferably separated from the ferrite core by an insulator. One part of the ferrite core preferably comprises a metal plate positioned between the two parts of the ferrite core.

Abstract: Nanoporous carbon can provide a binderless, three-dimensional form of graphene as a host material for sodium-ion batteries or supercapacitors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, method and/or computer program product embodiments for providing survivable calling and conferencing. An embodiment operates by providing, by a first server, a first sub-conference to a plurality of user devices over first lines. The first sub-conference is combined with a second sub-conference to form a collective conference of the plurality of user devices. The first server accesses the conference. A second server is configured to provide the second sub-conference of the collective conference to the plurality of user devices over second lines, the first and second lines being distinct from each other. The collective conference may provide resilient and reliable sharing of information among participants and may leverage dispersed elements or diverse links simultaneously without impediments of echoes, loops, or other impacts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, method and/or computer program product embodiments for providing survivable calling and conferencing. An embodiment operates by providing, by a first server, a first sub-conference to a plurality of user devices over first lines. The first sub-conference is combined with a second sub-conference to form a collective conference of the plurality of user devices. The first server accesses the conference. A second server is configured to provide the second sub-conference of the collective conference to the plurality of user devices over second lines, the first and second lines being distinct from each other. The collective conference may provide resilient and reliable sharing of information among participants and may leverage dispersed elements or diverse links simultaneously without impediments of echoes, loops, or other impacts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, method and/or computer program product embodiments for providing survivable calling and conferencing. An embodiment operates by providing, by a first server, a first sub-conference to a plurality of user devices over first lines. The first sub-conference is combined with a second sub-conference to form a collective conference of the plurality of user devices. The first server accesses the conference. A second server is configured to provide the second sub-conference of the collective conference to the plurality of user devices over second lines, the first and second lines being distinct from each other. The collective conference may provide resilient and reliable sharing of information among participants and may leverage dispersed elements or diverse links simultaneously without impediments of echoes, loops, or other impacts.

Abstract: A seal head assembly includes a plurality of heat seal plates defining a corresponding plurality of heating areas, each heat seal plate including a heating element to independently control the temperature of the corresponding heating area.

Abstract: A tenderizer system, apparatus and method to tenderize meat products and other foods through a cross-cut tenderizing process. This process can be performed by a tenderizer cartridge including at least two shafts in parallel, where a stack of blades are disposed on each shaft and in contact with each other along a respective shaft, each blade including teeth around outer circumferences such that each blade in contact is aligned to form continuous ridges that extend in parallel with the shafts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, method and/or computer program product embodiments for providing survivable calling and conferencing. An embodiment operates by providing, by a first server, a first sub-conference to a plurality of user devices over first lines. The first sub-conference is combined with a second sub-conference to form a collective conference of the plurality of user devices. The first server accesses the conference. A second server is configured to provide the second sub-conference of the collective conference to the plurality of user devices over second lines, the first and second lines being distinct from each other. The collective conference may provide resilient and reliable sharing of information among participants and may leverage dispersed elements or diverse links simultaneously without impediments of echoes, loops, or other impacts.

Abstract: Nanoporous carbon provides a binderless, three-dimensional form of graphene as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries.

Abstract: The contact pressure on the surface of the electrodes in lithium metal anodes can be used to control the electrodeposited lithium morphology and suppress lithium short circuiting in lithium ion batteries. For example, the contact pressure on the electrode surfaces can be controlled using a load frame in a pouch cell configuration, which allows constant force to be applied over a variety of contact pressures from 0-1 MPa. In a coin cell configuration, compression can be controlled using a wave spring, Belleville washer, or one or more pieces of metal foam. Higher pressures produce larger lithium grains and suppress dendrite formation. Although high contact pressure suppresses observable lithium dendrites, short circuiting can occur at the high contact pressures. Therefore, there is an optimal contact pressure for controlled electrodeposited lithium morphology.

Abstract: Nanoporous carbon can provide a binderless, three-dimensional form of graphene as a host material for sodium-ion batteries or supercapacitors.