Abstract: The invention relates to fast-acting viricidal compositions and methods of using the same, wherein the compositions are capable of removing soil and effectively inactivating a wide variety of viral pathogens, particularly small, non-enveloped viruses such as poliovirus and norovirus. The compositions are especially useful on hard surfaces, and can easily be applied to a service to provide rapid viricidal efficacy.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for inter-device communications for memory health monitoring are described. These communications relate to a host device that is associated with a memory device that monitors and reports health information (e.g., one or more parameters associated with a status of the memory device). The memory device may transmit the health information to the host device (e.g., a vehicle or a computer of the vehicle), which may perform one or more operations and transmit the health information to another entity of a system (e.g., ecosystem) including the host device. The host device may additionally or alternatively use the health information. In some cases, the other entity may receive the health information and transmit a signal back to the host device based on the health information. The other entity of the ecosystem may receive the health information and may make a determination based on the health information.

Abstract: An outsole with a conformable substrate with a depression and a core inset in the depression. The core includes a plurality of plates, a first one of the plates is hingedly attached, at one or more edges of the first plate, to one or more substantially adjacent other plates in the plurality of plates, where each hinge hingedly attaching an edge of the first plate to another plate joins less than the entire respective hingedly attached edge to a corresponding one of the one or more substantially adjacent other plates and is integrally connected to the first plate and the other plate. The hinges attaching edges of the first plate to other plates disperse impact forces from the first plate to a corresponding one of the other plates, and a subset of the plurality of plates in the core form a row of three or more interconnected plates.

Abstract: A wafer shape metrology system includes a wafer shape metrology sub-system configured to perform one or more stress-free shape measurements on a first wafer, a second wafer, and a post-bonding pair of the first and second wafers. The wafer shape metrology system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the wafer shape metrology sub-system. The controller is configured to receive stress-free shape measurements from the wafer shape sub-system; predict overlay between one or more features on the first wafer and the second wafer based on the stress-free shape measurements of the first wafer, the second wafer, and the post-bonding pair of the first wafer and the second wafer; and provide a feedback adjustment to one or more process tools based on the predicted overlay. Additionally, feedforward and feedback adjustments may be provided to one or more process tools.

Abstract: A surgical tool incorporates a suture guide and anchor driver supporting an anchor where the anchor is maintained at a distance from the suture guide until release of a detent mechanism. Thereafter, the anchor is allowed to move into proximity to the suture guide, fixing a suture supported by the suture guide to a substrate, the entire procedure being achievable with a single hand.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described adjusting a media asset consumption environment based on detected changes in status of an object. For example, a media guidance application may detect a change in setting of a device in a first room and, in response to detecting the change in the setting, may determine the state of an object in the room. Based on the detected change in the setting and of the state of the object, the media guidance application may identify a setting for a media consumption device and may modify setting of the media consumption device so that it is consistent with the conditions defined by the change in the setting and the state of the object.

Abstract: A method of target molecule detection includes simultaneously obtaining a first signal from a first working electrode and a second signal from a second working electrode, wherein the first signal is responsive to interaction of the first recognition element with the target molecule in a sample, and the second signal is indicative of background noise from the sample. The method further includes generating a modified signal that is proportional to an instantaneous difference between the first and second signals, wherein the modified signal indicates an amount of the target molecule present in the sample.

Abstract: A geographic position of an agricultural machine is captured. Agricultural data is received that corresponds to a geographic position. Georeferenced visual indicia are displayed that are indicative of the received agricultural data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for manually and programmatically remediating websites to thereby facilitate website navigation by people with diverse abilities. For example, an administrator portal is provided for simplified, form-based creation and deployment of remediation code, and a machine learning system is utilized to create and suggest remediations based on past remediation history. Voice command systems and portable document format (PDF) remediation techniques are also provided for improving the accessibility of such websites.

Abstract: A rotor stator pump includes a rotating helical component and a static helical component. An electric motor is connected to the rotating helical component to drive rotation of the rotating helical component. The rotating helical component and the static helical component are disposed radially inward of the motor rotor of the electric motor.

Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transfer system includes determining a driving signal for transfer of the AC wireless signals, the driving signals based on an operating frequency for the AC wireless signals, a power requirement for the wireless power signals, data contained in the wireless data signals, and one or more thermal mitigation features. Each of the one or more thermal mitigation features are configured to reduce temperature of at least one surface or volume of the wireless transmission system or the wireless receiver system. The method further includes providing the driving signal to an amplifier of the wireless power transmission system and driving a transmitter antenna of the wireless power transmission system, by the amplifier, based on the driving signal.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wireless connector system are described. The system has a transmitter module and a receiver module that are configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy and/or data via near field magnetic coupling. The wireless connector system is designed to increase the amount of wirelessly transmitted electrical power over a greater separation distance. The system is configured with various sensing circuits that alert the system to the presence of the receiver module to begin transfer of electrical power as well as undesirable objects and increased temperature that could interfere with the operation of the system. The wireless connector system is a relatively small footprint that is designed to be surface mounted.

Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference, and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein to prioritize delivery of power to electrical components associated with a vehicle and an electrically powered accessory. A power distribution unit may assess real-time power needs for the electrical storage system associated with the vehicle and electrical storage device of the electrically powered accessory and direct incoming power to the electrical storage system associated with the vehicle and the electrical storage device of the electrically powered accessory based on a prioritization of various factors.

Abstract: A self-insulated air gasper and a ventilation system including a series arrangement of air gaspers. In embodiments, each air gasper is manufactured to include a double wall configuration including inner and outer walls spaced apart to trap air or other insulative material. In embodiments, a series of air gaspers include a through passage and take-off duct for delivering air to an environment, for instance a passenger suite in an aircraft or other confined space. Each air gasper may further include a foraminous restrictor positioned at the terminal end of the duct outlet. In use, hose connections may be wrapped with insulative covering whereas the self-insulative feature of the air gaspers obviates the need for external insulative wrapping.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a surgical instrument. The method includes connecting a power assembly to a control circuit, wherein the power assembly is configured to provide a source voltage, energizing, by the power assembly, a voltage boost convertor circuit configured to provide a set voltage greater than the source voltage, and energizing, by the voltage boost convertor, one or more voltage convertors configured to provide one or more operating voltages to one or more circuit components.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device housing. An illuminative fabric display is coupled to the device housing. One or more processors of the electronic device are configured to cause the illuminative fabric display to present content. The presentation of content can be in response to user input and may occur only when one or more sensors determine that a primary display of the electronic device defines a bottom side of the electronic device in three-dimensional space.

Abstract: A fuel system for a gas turbine engine configured to combust hydrogen fuel is disclosed. The fuel system comprises a main fuel conduit and a fuel pump configured to operate on liquid hydrogen within the fuel conduit to provide pressurised fuel to a combustor of the gas turbine engine. A fuel metering unit is configured to control fuel flow delivered to the combustor. The fuel pump is configured to provide hydrogen at an outlet above a critical temperature and pressure, to thereby provide supercritical hydrogen fuel downstream. The fuel metering unit is configured to provide a variable flow area downstream of the pump, to deliver fuel at required flow parameters.

Abstract: A hybrid additive for use in construction materials such as asphalt and concrete. The additive includes a plastic or polymer material, and one or more of fibers, pozzolans, nano-carbon tubes, glass, recycled asphalt shingles (RAS), liquid anti-strip, hydrated lime, rejuvenators, cementitious material, and ground tire rubber. Also disclosed are hybrid composite materials useful as paving and building materials, and methods of making the same. The hybrid additives were found to improve the performance of the asphalt and concrete mixtures by increasing bonding and strength within the mixture, thereby lowering the costs and increasing the performance and useable life of structures formed using the mixtures.