Abstract: A head-wearable device comprising a larger battery, a smaller battery, one or more electronic components, and memory including executable instructions for causing the head-wearable device to perform operations is described. The operations are performed in response to a request to perform a computational task. The operations include, in accordance with a determination that a larger battery charge is above a larger battery charge threshold and a smaller battery charge is above a smaller battery charge threshold, providing power from the larger battery and the smaller battery to the one or more electronic components. The operations further include, in accordance with a determination that the larger battery charge is above the larger battery charge threshold and the smaller battery charge is below the smaller battery charge threshold: (i) deactivating a discharging path of the smaller battery and (ii) providing power from the larger battery to the one or more electronic components.

Abstract: A chafing dish heating apparatus including an electrical heating pad configured to be placed within a chafing dish receptacle and connectable to a power source; a receptacle reflector configured to receive the chafing dish receptacle; a receptacle insulator configured to receive the receptacle reflector; a lid reflector configured to receive a chafing dish lid; a lid insulator configured to receive the lid reflector, and a thermostat connected to the electrical heating pad and configured to be connected to a power source.

Abstract: A chafing dish heating apparatus including an electrical heating pad configured to be placed within a chafing dish receptacle and connectable to a power source; a receptacle reflector configured to receive the chafing dish receptacle; a receptacle insulator configured to receive the receptacle reflector; a lid reflector configured to receive a chafing dish lid; a lid insulator configured to receive the lid reflector; and a thermostat connected to the electrical heating pad and configured to be connected to a power source.

Abstract: A chafing dish heating apparatus including an electrical heating pad configured to be placed within a chafing dish receptacle and connectable to a power source; a receptacle reflector configured to receive the chafing dish receptacle; a receptacle insulator configured to receive the receptacle reflector; a lid reflector configured to receive a chafing dish lid; a lid insulator configured to receive the lid reflector; and a thermostat connected to the electrical heating pad and configured to be connected to a power source.

Abstract: A secure computerized device such as a smartphone is provided. The secure device allows for disconnection of various components which are security sensitive, meaning that a remote unauthorized user may access the component without permission and record information about the device or its surroundings. Disconnection may be achieved through mechanical disconnection in some embodiments to prevent remote override, or may be a software based disconnection with additional security requirements to re-connect the component.

Abstract: Battery systems and associated methods are described herein. A representative battery system includes: a plurality of individual battery units that each include a battery cell enclosed in a housing with a sensor therein configured to sense a physical characteristic of the battery cell; and a controller configured to connect/disconnect each battery cell according to its physical status to/from a device/system monitoring the battery system, such as an overarching vehicle control system. A battery system may comprising an energy storage cell; a cell container surrounding the energy storage cell and comprising at least one power output terminal and a test port; an external housing defining an enclosure configured to encompass the cell container; a conduit attached to the test port of the cell container and accessible through the external housing; and a valve positioned within the conduit and controlling fluidic flow through the conduit.

Abstract: Battery systems and associated methods are described herein. A representative battery system includes: a plurality of individual battery units that each include a battery cell enclosed in a housing with a sensor therein configured to sense a physical characteristic of the battery cell, such as output voltage, output current, battery temperature, etc.; and a controller configured to connect/disconnect each battery cell according to its physical status to/from a device/system monitoring the battery system, such as an overarching vehicle control system.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to antenna configurations for wireless power transmission and supplemental visual signals. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a wireless power transmitter with boards that have multiple antennas physically coupled to the board. In some implementations, the antennas boards are arranged in a polygonal configuration (e.g., star shape). Additionally, in some implementations, the antennas can have different polarization configurations.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to antenna configurations for wireless power transmission and supplemental visual signals. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a wireless power transmitter with boards that have multiple antennas physically coupled to the board. In some implementations, the antennas boards are arranged in a polygonal configuration (e.g., star shape). Additionally, in some implementations, the antennas can have different polarization configurations.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology generally relate to wireless power transmitter and antenna configurations for transmitting wireless power to one or more clients. In some embodiments, the wireless power transmitter includes boards having multiple antennas (i.e., an Antenna Matrix Board(s) (AMB)). The antennas can be on one side of each AMB board, while the control and power circuitry are on the reverse side. The antennas emit electromagnetic (EM) radiant energy that the client(s) receive, store, and/or use for communication with the charger or for the client device battery charging process. The antenna boards can be arranged in a configuration to increase (e.g., optimize) the amount of power transmitted to client(s). In various embodiments, the boards are arranged in polygonal shape as individual flat panels physically coupled to a support structure and attached to the CCB by plug in multiple pin connectors unique in mechanical design.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to antenna configurations for wireless power transmission and supplemental visual signals. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a wireless power transmitter with boards that have multiple antennas physically coupled to the board. In some implementations, the antennas boards are arranged in a polygonal configuration (e.g., star shape). Additionally, in some implementations, the antennas can have different polarization configurations.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to antenna configurations for wireless power transmission and supplemental visual signals. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a wireless power transmitter with boards that have multiple antennas physically coupled to the board. In some implementations, the antennas boards are arranged in a polygonal configuration (e.g., star shape). Additionally, in some implementations, the antennas can have different polarization configurations.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology generally relate to wireless power transmitter and antenna configurations for transmitting wireless power to one or more clients. In some embodiments, the wireless power transmitter includes boards having multiple antennas (i.e., an Antenna Matrix Board(s) (AMB)). The antennas can be on one side of each AMB board, while the control and power circuitry are on the reverse side. The antennas emit electromagnetic (EM) radiant energy that the client(s) receive, store, and/or use for communication with the charger or for the client device battery charging process. The antenna boards can be arranged in a configuration to increase (e.g., optimize) the amount of power transmitted to client(s). In various embodiments, the boards are arranged in polygonal shape as individual flat panels physically coupled to a support structure and attached to the CCB by plug in multiple pin connectors unique in mechanical design.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to antenna configurations for wireless power transmission and supplemental visual signals. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a wireless power transmitter with boards that have multiple antennas physically coupled to the board. In some implementations, the antennas boards are arranged in a polygonal configuration (e.g., star shape). Additionally, in some implementations, the antennas can have different polarization configurations.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to antenna configurations for wireless power transmission and supplemental visual signals. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a wireless power transmitter with boards that have multiple antennas physically coupled to the board. In some implementations, the antennas boards are arranged in a polygonal configuration (e.g., star shape). Additionally, in some implementations, the antennas can have different polarization configurations.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to antenna configurations for wireless power transmission and supplemental visual signals. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a wireless power transmitter with boards that have multiple antennas physically coupled to the board. In some implementations, the antennas boards are arranged in a polygonal configuration (e.g., star shape). Additionally, in some implementations, the antennas can have different polarization configurations.

Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a housing, a sun gear, a planet gear carrier, and planetary gears supported by the planet gear carrier and engaged with the sun gear. An output gear includes a ring gear engaged with the plurality of planetary gears, connected to and forming a part of a differential having a rotatable differential case. An interlock is configured to affix the planetary gear carrier to the housing in a first position, and to affix the sun gear to the planet gear carrier in a second position, the axles rotating in a first direction in a first position, and a second direction in a second position. An actuating system moves the planet gear carrier between the first and second positions. A kit includes the transmission and adapts a two wheeled motorcycle to a three wheeled motorcycle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-recording golf ball having an inner core defined by an outer cover, said golf ball further comprising a microprocessor, a power source, a receive and transmit device, and a piezo sensor electrically connected to one another and housed within said inner core of said golf ball; wherein the microprocessor further is programmed to record data corresponding to strokes received by the ball and to transmit the data, via the receive and transmit device, to a second microprocessor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-recording golf ball having an inner core defined by an outer cover, said golf ball further comprising a microprocessor, a power source, a receive and transmit device, and a piezo sensor electrically connected to one another and housed within said inner core of said golf ball; wherein the microprocessor further is programmed to record data corresponding to strokes received by the ball and to transmit the data, via the receive and transmit device, to a second microprocessor.