Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically suppressing noise at electric vehicle charging sites. In particular, systems and methods are provided for measuring the ambient noise at a charging site and adjusting electric vehicle chargers to reduce noise pollution. In some examples, electric vehicle charger cooling fans potentially generate a high level of noise, and the power output of a charger can be decreased to decrease the heat generated by the chargers, thereby reducing the need for fans. In various examples, reduction of noise pollution can be especially important in specified geographies (e.g., residential neighborhoods) and/or during selected timeframes (e.g., overnight). In various examples, the system interfaces with a central computer service (e.g., a dispatch service) to intelligently route autonomous vehicles to charging sites based on noise levels at various available charging sites.

Abstract: A cache coherent interconnect connected to one or more agents, such as CPUs, GPUS, Peripherals, etc. using network interface units (NIUs), and having one or more internal modules, such as a directory, is provided with one or more event-to-message converters, and one or more message-to-event converters. When a particular event occurs within one of the agents or modules, a message is initiated and transmitted using the existing interconnect wiring to one or more agents or modules, which have associated NIUs, that need to be aware of the event. Response messages showing the status of the event-message may also be generated. Therefore, messages are sent when events occur, instead of constantly using bandwidth for status updates when no status is changing, making the interconnect more efficient and freeing up bandwidth. These converters are provided as additional hardware blocks incorporated into the various NIUs and modules.

Abstract: A conductivity sensor is provided having an elongated non-conductive body. First and second electrodes extend from the body and are vertically separated from each other. Preferably, the body has a slot therein running partially away from the bottom of the body and being open in a radially outwardly direction. An upper portion of the slot defines a downwardly facing ledge. The first electrode extends through an upper portion of the body and terminates at a lower edge of the body. The second electrode, shorter than the first electrode, extends through an upper portion of the body and terminates at the ledge.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fluid treatment. In particular, examples of the present disclosure relate to devices, systems and methods for fluid treatment combining electrochemical oxidation treatment and sonication treatment of fluids.

Abstract: A fire starter kit that includes a frame, a scratcher, a sparking road, and at least one fuel reservoir. The frame is having a first end, a second end, a middle region, a recess provided on the middle region, and a first slot provided along the first end, the second end and partially through the middle region. The scratcher removably mounted in the recess, wherein the scratcher is having at least one blade provided with a plurality of tooths. The sparking rod is removably mounted within the first slot, wherein the sparking rod is configured to produce sparks when scratched with the scratcher.

Abstract: A device includes a prime illuminator to throw light on an object. The prime illuminator defines a center of throw of the light, and luminescent dispersion from the light. The device is configured to be attached to a bottom of a magazine. The magazine with the device is configured to be inserted in a magazine insert of a firearm. The center throw of light from the prime illuminator is configured to be vertically lower from a bore axis that extends longitudinally through a geometric center of a muzzle of the firearm. Further, the luminescent dispersion from the prime illuminator is configured to be pointing towards the object, and the muzzle of the firearm is configured to be directed away from the object, when the firearm is configured to be raised in a high ready position or in a compressed high ready position.

Abstract: There is presented an apparatus for analyzing one or more fluids and comprising an analysis unit for analyzing one or more fluids, such as human blood, a liquid inlet port, and a liquid outlet port, a cartridge comprising a pouch comprising a liquid, such as an aqueous liquid, an absorbing element, wherein the absorbing element is capable of absorbing water, and wherein the absorbing element is arranged exterior to the pouch and fluidically connected to an exterior surface of the pouch, a liquid outlet port being fluidically connected to the pouch, and a liquid inlet port being fluidically connected to the element, wherein the liquid inlet port of the analysis unit is fluidically connected with the liquid outlet port of the cartridge, and the liquid outlet port of the analysis unit is fluidically connected with the liquid inlet port of the cartridge.

Abstract: An image of a negotiable instrument may be taken by a camera associated with a mobile device and provided from a user to a financial institution via the mobile device. The negotiable instrument may be deposited in a user's bank account based on the image. Any technique for sending the image to the financial institution may be used. The mobile device may process the image prior to sending the image to the financial institution. Additionally or alternatively, the financial institution may process the image.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automated detection and disinfection of microbes in autonomous vehicles, to prevent possible transmission of diseases or illness to subsequent users. Automated detection and disinfection of a vehicle includes autonomously scanning various parts of the autonomous vehicle for microbes, selecting a disinfectant based on detected microbes, and autonomously disinfecting at least a portion of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A flexible high-resolution endoscope apparatus and methods involving a plurality of optical fiber bundles; a plurality of lenses in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of optical fiber bundles, each lens of the plurality of lenses comprising a distinct depth of field and a distinct angle of view in relation to another lens of the plurality of lenses; and a plurality of cameras in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of optical fiber bundles.

Abstract: An image of a check may be presented for payment in a banking system in place of the physical paper check. The check to be deposited can be collected from a depositor using a scanner. A web site, accessed through a depositor's web browser, can be used to drive the process of collecting the check, but in some contexts (e.g., in less popular computing environments, such as those that do not run the most popular operating systems), it is economically infeasible to obtain the certificates that would be used to allow a program executing in the web browser to control the scanner. Thus, a depositor can be instructed to capture and upload images of the check in the form of files, where the image files are then presented for payment through a banking system.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a scalable, risk-based authentication system including a plurality of fraud monitoring engines configured to: analyze user data and organization data, and generate a set of risk factors based on the user data and the enterprise data; a risk aggregator in communication with the plurality of fraud monitoring engines configured to: receive the set of risk factors, and transform the set of risk factors into risk indicators; and an authentication engine configured to: receive the risk indicators from the risk aggregator, and generate an authentication plan for a requested activity based on the risk indicators and the requested activity.

Abstract: A rifle pistol training assembly comprises an inert training pistol and a rifle chassis. The inert training pistol in one form is a widely commercially available sirt training pistol. The SIRT training pistol has an auto resetting trigger and emits a shot indicating laser when a trigger is pressed. And further, in a preferred form, this SIRT pistol has a second laser generally referred to as a trigger take-up laser which is activated prior from a full break of a trigger for various training and safety needs. Further, the inert training pistol can be a variety of forms of inert pistols of non-configurative fire and live round.

Abstract: A cache coherent interconnect connected to one or more agents, such as CPUs, GPUs, Peripherals, etc. using network interface units (NIUs), and having one or more internal modules, such as a directory, is provided with one or more event-to-message converters, and one or more message-to-event converters. When a particular event occurs within one of the agents or modules, a message is initiated and transmitted using the existing interconnect wiring to one or more agents or modules, which have associated NIUs, that need to be aware of the event. Response messages showing the status of the event-message may also be generated. Therefore, messages are sent when events occur, instead of constantly using bandwidth for status updates when no status is changing, making the interconnect more efficient and freeing up bandwidth. These converters are provided as additional hardware blocks incorporated into the various NIUs and modules.

Abstract: Difficulties associated with transferring fluids are overcome by providing jugs for such containers that are stackable and attachable to wheel assemblies and a pole that can serve as a handle for pulling or pushing the containers.

Abstract: Systems and methods to asynchronously vet, appraise, grade, rank and certify technical candidates for hiring are described. The technical candidate certification system administers and evaluates a set of specialized and customized evaluations of a technical candidate to generate a technical candidate ranking value, the ranking value typically provided relative to other technical candidates. The set of evaluations are customized to the job requirements of the client employer and to the profile of the candidate employee, and may be specialized to the hiring of software developer candidate employees. In one aspect, the technical candidate ranking system administers a software coding test and a technical interview, and provides an assessment and measure of a candidate's language proficiency. The client employer is provided with a ranking value of the recommended employee candidates.

Abstract: Antibody libraries comprising a plurality of heavy chain variable domains and/or a plurality of light chain variable domains, which comprise complementary determining regions (CDRs) found in naturally-occurring human antibodies, and methods of making such antibody libraries. The antibody libraries are free of members that comprise one or more liabilities affecting one or more features of such members. Further, the antibody libraries comprise members having heavy chain and/or light chain CDRs not found in the same naturally-occurring human antibody.

Abstract: Antibody libraries comprising a plurality of heavy chain variable domains and/or a plurality of light chain variable domains, which comprise complementary determining regions (CDRs) found in naturally-occurring human antibodies, and methods of making such antibody libraries. The antibody libraries are free of members that comprise one or more liabilities affecting one or more features of such members. Further, the antibody libraries comprise members having heavy chain and/or light chain CDRs not found in the same naturally-occurring human antibody.

Abstract: Antibody libraries comprising a plurality of heavy chain variable domains and/or a plurality of light chain variable domains, which comprise complementary determining regions (CDRs) found in naturally-occurring human antibodies, and methods of making such antibody libraries. The antibody libraries are free of members that comprise one or more liabilities affecting one or more features of such members. Further, the antibody libraries comprise members having heavy chain and/or light chain CDRs not found in the same naturally-occurring human antibody.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining peaking of a pipeline, wherein measurement values of the internal geometry of the pipe are recorded adjacent to a searched point P of the peak, wherein the measurement of meaningful measurement values is made more difficult or impossible due to the weld seam that is present there, and wherein a trend is determined based on the measurement values and a value of the peaking is determined based on the trend.