Abstract: A method of communication between a robot and an elevator system using a robot communication system including: collecting data on a landing of a building using a sensor system of the robot; and transmitting the data to the elevator system of the building, the data being transmitted to the elevator system directly from the robot, through a cloud computing network, or through a building system manager.

Abstract: A seal assembly is provided including a pair of end rings axially spaced from one another. A pair of annular seals are each engaged with a respective one of the pair of end rings. A locking ring is engaged with each of the pair of annular seals to connect the opposing end rings and annular seals in a unitized bi-directional seal assembly.

Abstract: A lithium-ion battery comprises a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and an electrolyte including a molten salt. The positive electrode comprises an electroactive compound including phosphorus, oxygen, lithium, and at least one other metal or semi-metal. The combination of such electrode compositions and a molten salt electrolyte provides a battery with very high thermal stability. Other ions, such as alkal metal ions, may be used in place of lithium ions for applications in other battery technologies.

Abstract: A battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, a molten salt electrolyte, and an electron collector, associated with the first electrode, the electron collector comprising an electrically conducting film. The battery further includes a protection layer separating the electron collector and the first electrode, the protection layer comprising a carbon-containing material. The electron collector may be an electrically conducting material such as aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper, nickel, other metal (such as alloys), conducting polymer, and the like. In one example, the protection layer is a graphite layer. In other examples, the protection layer may be a fullerene film, carbon nanotube film, or other carbon-containing material.

Abstract: Process for preparing particles of graphite that are purified in surface, from particles of an impure graphite, this process comprises at least one step of treating particles of graphite by means of a diluted aqueous solution of (H2SO4 and NH4F), H2SO4 and NH4F each being present in the diluted aqueous solution at a weight content representing from 5 to 30% of total weight of the aqueous solution, the quantity of diluted aqueous solution representing from 70 to 95% of the weight of the particles of graphite that undergo purification.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and structure, in an integrated circuit having at least one delay locked loop circuit (DLL), for determining a Lock Latency value of a DLL output clock signal. The disclosed method includes temporarily disabling a first clock signal in response to the DLL doing at least one of approaching and acquiring lock; and then thereafter determining a Lock Latency value in response to examining a DLL output clock signal generated in response to the first clock signal.

Abstract: An interactive kiosk that permits the user to create custom postcards composed of photographs taken with the user's own digital camera. The postcards will be printed instantly by reading the memory (via camera's memory card or by wire transfer or infrared transfer of images) of the user's digital still or video camera. The kiosk contains a programmed computer that guides the user through the transfer and postcard creation process. The photograph/s will be printed in high quality color or black and white on one side with various options for borders and text messages. The back of the postcard will resemble a traditional postcard with space for a message to the recipient and the recipient's address.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and structure, in an integrated circuit having at least one delay locked loop circuit (DLL), for determining a Lock Latency value of a DLL output clock signal. The disclosed method includes temporarily disabling a first clock signal in response to the DLL doing at least one of approaching and acquiring lock; and then thereafter determining a Lock Latency value in response to examining a DLL output clock signal generated in response to the first clock signal.