Abstract: Technologies for providing signal quality based route management for unmanned aerial vehicles include a device that includes circuitry to produce a data set indicative of a wireless communication signal quality at each of multiple locations in a geographic area. The circuitry is also to produce, as a function of the data set and a target wireless communication signal quality, a planned route for a vehicle through the geographic area.

Abstract: Methods of refining the grain size of titanium and titanium alloys include multiple upset and draw forging. Titanium and titanium alloy workpieces are heated to a workpiece forging temperature within a workpiece forging temperature range in the alpha+beta phase field. The workpiece may comprise a starting cross-sectional dimension. The workpiece is upset forged in the workpiece forging temperature range. After upsetting, the workpiece is multiple pass draw forged in the workpiece forging temperature range. Multiple pass draw forging may comprise incrementally rotating the workpiece in a rotational direction followed by draw forging the workpiece after each incremental rotation. Incrementally rotating and draw forging the workpiece is repeated until the workpiece comprises substantially the same starting cross-sectional dimension.

Abstract: A method of monetization of the processing of a collection of ultrasonic data files is disclosed. The process accesses each scan data file and reads meta-data held by that scan data file. Responsive to the extant meta-data, a pricing model is applied, and a processing cost calculated for the processing of each data file. That pricing information is then associated with a customer account and invoiced at a time of choosing of the processing company. Various pricing models may be applied responsive to the characteristics of the data file processed, and responsive to the timeliness and priority of such processing.

Abstract: A method is disclosed provide a method of collecting a group of scan data files and organizing those files for batch data processing to produce a weld indications table for each scan data file in a prioritized manner. The invention also provides a procedure for controlling the pre-processing of each file by extracting meta-data held in an ultrasonic data file and from such data determine whether the testing data is valid for review. A series of rules may be used by a selection engine to control a batch list of files for data processing and for review after data processing so that time by a weld inspector may be optimized for each construction project.

Abstract: Provided herein is a tandem axle system including a top-mount forward axle assembly, a rear axle assembly and an intermediate drive shaft assembly.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to extract meta-data held in a weld scan data file and from such data determine whether the testing data is acceptable for review. A series of configuration parameters held in the scan data file are analyzed for inconsistencies and a select set of parameters are reviewed for codes and industry accepted standards compliance with recorded scan data. Additional qualitative tests may be implemented on the scan test file and unacceptable results may also provide guidance to the weld inspector as to whether continued review of the scan data file is worthwhile. Such consistency testing avoids wasteful activities reviewing a flawed weld scan data file and provides signals to operators to avoid the processing of such a file by weld scan analysis software when such processing will not result in successful assistance to a weld inspector.

Abstract: A flexible and extensible architecture allows for secure searching across an enterprise. Such an architecture can provide a simple Internet-like search experience to users searching secure content inside (and outside) the enterprise. The architecture allows for the crawling and searching of a variety of sources across an enterprise, regardless of whether any of these sources conform to a conventional user role model. The architecture further allows for security attributes to be received at query time, for example, in order to provide real-time secure access to enterprise resources. The user query also can be transformed to provide for dynamic querying that provides for a more current result list than can be obtained for static queries.

Abstract: A system provides for the calculation of the penetration depth of a weld in an orthotropic steel decking system. Weld scan section data is accessed and each scan section along the weld seam is processed to find the amount of penetration as a percentage of the thickness of the rib leg metal at the weld location. The amount of penetration is calculated by finding ultrasonic reflections recorded as voxels that have the greatest magnitude within an area of contiguous magnitudes and then determining the location of those voxels relative to the weld geometry and distance along the thickness of the rib leg steel. A report for each section scan and the entire weld seam may be generated for review by a weld inspector that allows for spot inspections of specified areas along the weld seam for possible weld remediation.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that increases the efficiency of a weld inspector by reducing the amount of weld data that needs to be examined for any non-destructive (“NDT”) phased array and time-of-flight, diffraction ultrasonic testing of welds. The system reads ultrasonic testing data from an NDT scan of a series of metal welds and creates a table of target weld indications ranked by a series of filters representative of predetermined exclusion and significance criteria. The invention acts as a weld analysis concentrator by focusing the attention of an inspector on potential weld flaws that merit their attention, thereby increasing the efficiency of the inspector. The process typically reduces 95% to 98% of the ultrasonic weld testing data that must be reviewed by the inspector, while retaining flaw indications necessary for an inspector's competent review in conformity with various code requirements and regulations.

Abstract: In an example, a system can include a processing resource and a memory resource. The memory resource can store an application property. A processing resource can provide the application property it a request for the application property is received from an application. In an example, the application property comprises at least one of an observable application property and an environmental property for the application.

Abstract: Ruggedized voice and data communication systems are disclosed having ruggedized enclosures for housing a communications board with at least one transceiver and a plurality of interfaces. The system has a power supply configured to receive a first voltage and convert the first voltage to a second voltage and provide the second voltage to the communications board.

Abstract: Provided herein in a method of disconnecting and connecting a tandem axle system, the method including the steps of: providing a tandem axle system including a primary clutch in driving engagement with a prime mover, an inter-axle differential and clutch assembly including an inter-axle differential and an inter-axle differential lock in selective driving engagement with the primary clutch, a forward axle assembly having a disconnect assembly, a rear axle assembly having a disconnect assembly, and a control system in communication with the inter-axle differential lock, the differential lock assembly, and the disconnect assemblies; disconnecting the disconnect assemblies of the forward and rear axle assemblies; engaging the inter-axle differential lock; disengaging the primary clutch; matching rotational speeds of the axle half shafts disconnect assemblies of the front and rear axle assemblies; connecting the disconnect assemblies of the forward and rear axle assemblies; and engaging the primary clutch.

Abstract: A sliding vane pump includes a passageway that fluidly connects one or more pumping chambers to a side chamber. The passageway pressurizes the side chamber. This fluid pressure exerts a force that counteracts the force caused by pressure differences between the outlet pumping chambers and the inlet pumping chambers. At high speed, part of the side chamber is pressurized by the smallest volume outlet pumping chamber while another portion of the side chamber is pressurized by the largest volume outlet chamber. This results in a force counteracting an uncommanded displacement decrease of the pump.

Abstract: A wire grid polarizer comprising on array of parallel, elongated first rib groups disposed over a substrate. Each first rib group can comprise a central first transmissive rib and a pair of first wires including a first wire disposed along each side of the first transmissive rib. A first dielectric material can substantially fill first gaps between each rib group and an adjacent rib group. An array of parallel, elongated second wires can be disposed over the rib groups and the first dielectric material. The first wires or the second wires can be absorptive and the other of the first wires or the second wires can be reflective.

Abstract: An insurance data gathering process contingent upon dynamically captured image and informatics sensor data. The captured image data may be used to facilitate rapid insurance-related decisions. In regards to a decision to be rendered for a property insurance policy, at least one image is retrieved associated with the property. One or more accounts associated with the insured are identified and one or more risks characteristics are identified regarding the insured. An aggregated dataset is provided from the at least one image, one or more accounts and risk characteristics associated with the insured. Predictive analysis is performed on the aggregated dataset to render a risk profile for the insured regarding an insurance policy for the property. A decision is rendered regarding the insured and the insurance policy based at least in-part upon the rendered risk profile.

Abstract: An item of luggage consisting of a plurality of sides sufficient to define a first volumetric space is coupled to a frame. The frame is movable from a first position that supports or reinforces the item to a second position that clears the frame from a surface of the item, allowing access to compartments or features on the item that were impeded by the frame in its first position. In certain embodiments, a pivotable frame is coupled to the item at opposing pivot points on the item. The frame includes a pair of arms, each arm pivotably coupled to the item at a pivot point and extending therefrom. A cross member is disposed between and coupled to the arms. The arms pivotably move the cross member from a first position to a second position. In other embodiments, a modular assembly for a frame allows for compact storage of the frame. A luggage item may also be a modular item in an assembly with a permanent frame or a modular frame.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a method may include receiving an HTTP request. The method may include determining a content type requested by the HTTP request and a requested date associated with the content type and determining an origin date corresponding to a version of the content type nearest to the requested date that is before the requested date. The method may include generating a new HTTP request including the version of the content type and transmitting the new HTTP request.

Abstract: A handheld device for making 3D topography measurements of surface discontinuities in high performance structures, such as aerostructures (e.g., aluminum fuselages). Lights illuminate the discontinuity from multiple angles, and a camera captures images of the discontinuity. A thickness sensor generates thickness data regarding a thickness of the base material and the top protective coating. A position sensor generates position data regarding a location of the discontinuity on the structure. A processor generates geometry data regarding a geometry of the discontinuity based on the images, performs an analysis of the geometry, thickness, and position data, and communicates a result of the analysis on a display. A conforming membrane and/or a gel and an opaque lubricant may be applied over and conform to the discontinuity in order to make more uniform a reflectivity difference and a color difference between the discontinuity and an adjacent portion of the structure.

Abstract: Aspects of systems and methods for providing directed content capture and content analysis are discussed herein. The directed content capture and content analysis system is configured to receive an indication of an event from the user. The directed content capture and content analysis system provides a user interface detailing desirable content captures needed to thoroughly document the event. Further, the directed content capture and content analysis system is configured to analyze the captured content to provide assistance to the user. Specifically, by understanding the captured content, the directed content capture and content analysis system may passively or proactively help the user capture the best set of content for the moments in the user's life.

Abstract: A data center security system and method are provided that leverage server systems on a chip (SOCs) and/or server fabrics. In more detail, server interconnect fabrics may be leveraged and extended to dramatically improve security within a data center.