Abstract: An electrode structure for use in an energy storage device, the electrode structure comprising a population of electrodes, a population of counter-electrodes and an electrically insulating material layer separating members of the electrode population from members of the counter-electrode population, each member of the electrode population having a longitudinal axis AE that is surrounded by the electrically insulating separator layer.

Abstract: An active balancing module configured to actively balance a battery module in a battery system can comprise a housing and an active balancing circuit. The active balancing module can be configured to receive operational instructions from a control module of a battery system or independently control balancing between adjacent battery modules in the battery system.

Abstract: A method for operating a multi-string coordinator is disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the multi-string coordinator comprises: receiving, via the multi-string coordinator, battery data from a first battery power management unit and a second battery power management unit in a battery system; determining, via the multi-string coordinator, whether a string imbalance between the first battery power management unit and the second battery power management unit exceeds a string imbalance threshold; and commanding, via the multi-string coordinator, the first battery power management unit to charge a first string of battery modules of the first battery power management unit from a first voltage to a second voltage in response to the string imbalance exceeding the string imbalance threshold.

Abstract: An adaptable battery management system can comprise a first termination module and a second termination module. The first termination module can include a portion of a control system for the adaptable battery management system and the second termination module can include a second portion of the control system. The first termination module can be located at separate locations in a string of battery modules (e.g., at a high-side and a low side, at a high side and a mid-point side, or at a combined high-side/low side and a mid-point side).

Abstract: When change back is due to a customer at a transaction terminal after a cash payment made by the customer during checkout, a code is generated and rendered on a display of the terminal. The customer captures the code with a camera of a customer-operated device causing a mobile application to launch on the device requesting that the customer designate how the customer wants the change back to be provided. The customer can select a loyalty wallet, a digital wallet, and/or a donation wallet for transferring some or all of the change back. The designated amount of the change back is transferred to the customer-selected wallet(s) and any remaining cash bills still due to the customer as remaining change back is provided to the customer and the transaction concludes at the terminal.

Abstract: A microgrid charging system may comprise: a battery system comprising a first plurality of battery modules; a battery management system including a controller in operable communication with the first plurality of battery modules, the controller operable to: receive battery data for each battery module in the first plurality of battery modules including at least one of a discharge frequency, shock and vibration data, battery capacity data; compare the battery data for each battery module in the first plurality of battery modules to an airworthiness standard; and determine whether each battery in the first plurality of battery modules meets the airworthiness standard. The first plurality of battery modules may be cross-compatible with a second plurality of battery modules in an aircraft battery system.

Abstract: A charging system may comprise: a first battery array; a bi-directional direct current (DC)/DC converter in electrical communication with the first battery array; and a charging interface in electrical communication with the bi-directional DC/DC converter, the charging interface configured to electrically couple to a second battery array of an electric vehicle.

Abstract: A charging ecosystem may comprise: an interconnected battery module; a first battery system comprising a first plurality of the interconnected battery modules; and a second battery system comprising a second plurality of the interconnected battery module. The first battery system may be configured for charging the second battery system. The second battery system may be configured for powering an electric vehicle. The interconnected battery module is adaptable to various interfaces with the first system and the second system.

Abstract: A mobile microgrid charging system may comprise a first battery array that is configured to be transported from location to location and facilitate fast charging of electric aircrafts. The mobile microgrid charging system is mobile and configured to charge multiple electric aircraft prior to re-charging.

Abstract: A mobile charging system for electric vehicles may include a fluid management system. The fluid management system may be configured to be fluidly coupled to the electric vehicle. The fluid management system may be configured to provide heating or cooling to a vehicle battery system during charging of the vehicle battery system of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method, apparatus and computer program product for gathering and presenting information associated with a sporting event to a user in a manner tailored to a user's preferences. Methods include: receiving a plurality of video segments associated with at least one subject; providing for display of at least one of the plurality of video segments; providing for selection of at least one video segment not associated with the at least one subject in response to the plurality of video segments having been played or skipped; providing for display of the at least one video segment not associated with the at least one subject; and following or superseding display of the at least one video segment not associated with the at least one subject with display of a new video segment in response to receiving the new video segment associated with the at least one subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor for measuring temperature of a fluid within a vessel, the vessel having a first region and a second region and the fluid having a temperature profile extending between the first region and the second region, the sensor comprising an array of elements, each element having a temperature-dependent parameter, the array being capable of deployment within or adjacent the vessel such that the array extends along the vessel for measuring the temperature profile, the elements of the array being coupled together between an input and an output, the input being coupled or capable of being coupled to a driving source for driving the sensors, and the output being coupled or capable of being coupled to a detector for measuring an aggregate of the temperature-dependent parameter from the array of elements.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method, apparatus and computer program product for gathering and presenting information associated with a sporting event to a user in a manner tailored to a user's preferences. Methods include: receiving a plurality of video segments associated with at least one subject; providing for display of at least one of the plurality of video segments; providing for selection of at least one video segment not associated with the at least one subject in response to the plurality of video segments having been played or skipped; providing for display of the at least one video segment not associated with the at least one subject; and following or superseding display of the at least one video segment not associated with the at least one subject with display of a new video segment in response to receiving the new video segment associated with the at least one subject.

Abstract: When change back is due to a customer at a transaction terminal after a cash payment made by the customer during checkout, a code is generated and rendered on a display of the terminal. The customer captures the code with a camera of a customer-operated device causing a mobile application to launch on the device requesting that the customer designate how the customer wants the change back to be provided. The customer can select a loyalty wallet, a digital wallet, and/or a donation wallet for transferring some or all of the change back. The designated amount of the change back is transferred to the customer-selected wallet(s) and any remaining cash bills still due to the customer as remaining change back is provided to the customer and the transaction concludes at the terminal.

Abstract: An electrode structure for use in an energy storage device, the electrode structure comprising a population of electrodes, a population of counter-electrodes and an electrically insulating material layer separating members of the electrode population from members of the counter-electrode population, each member of the electrode population having a longitudinal axis AE that is surrounded by the electrically insulating separator layer.

Abstract: An intelligent, automated system for loading agricultural product application equipment is provided in which a control system can determine a necessary amount of product for completing a field operation and can automatically couple with a tendering system to receive such product at an optimal time and location. The control system can determine a current amount of product, a projected amount of product necessary to complete a field operation and a refill amount of product from the current amount and the projected amount, then transmit the refill amount to the tender. The control system can further determine whether a position of the equipment relative to the tender is within a threshold, and whether an intake coupler of the equipment is connected to a supply coupler of the tender, and can control valve(s) to open and close channel(s) for loading fluid into the storage tank.

Abstract: An intelligent, automated system for loading agricultural product application equipment is provided in which a control system can determine a necessary amount of product for completing a field operation and can automatically couple with a tendering system to receive such product at an optimal time and location. The control system can determine a current amount of product, a projected amount of product necessary to complete a field operation and a refill amount of product from the current amount and the projected amount, then transmit the refill amount to the tender. The control system can further determine whether a position of the equipment relative to the tender is within a threshold, and whether an intake coupler of the equipment is connected to a supply coupler of the tender, and can control valve(s) to open and close channel(s) for loading fluid into the storage tank.

Abstract: An electrode structure for use in an energy storage device, the electrode structure comprising a population of electrodes, a population of counter-electrodes and an electrically insulating material layer separating members of the electrode population from members of the counter-electrode population, each member of the electrode population having a longitudinal axis AE that is surrounded by the electrically insulating separator layer.

Abstract: An interconnected battery module comprises an enclosure and a plurality of cells. The interconnected battery module may be configured to be electrically and physically coupled to an adjacent interconnected battery module without wires or wiring harnesses. A battery system with the interconnected battery modules may manage a thermal runaway event within one of the interconnected battery modules by preventing propagation to a remainder of interconnected battery modules.