Abstract: Technologies are generally described for systems, devices and methods effective to generate a report related to an entity. An identifier may be received from a computing device. The identifier may identify the entity. A keyword may be received from the computing device. A first social media post that includes the identifier may be identified. An association between a user that generated the first social media post and the entity may be identified. A second social media post generated by the user may be identified. A determination may be made whether the second social media post includes the keyword. A report may be generated based on a determination that the second social media post includes the keyword.

Abstract: A system and method for navigating a vehicle through a mining environment to a target destination is presented. The system and method may be utilized to avoid contention in the mining environment. A route through the mining environment to the target destination for the vehicle is identified and a first speed profile for at least a portion of the route is determined. A potential contention condition associated with the route is identified and the potential contention condition along the route is used to determine a second speed profile for at least a portion of the route. An optimized speed profile is determined using the first speed profile and the second speed profile, and at least a portion of the optimized speed profile is communicated to the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing and measuring the geometry of at least a part of a component, and a method of manufacturing a component, both include providing a powder layer to a melt region; selectively melting the powder layer using an energy source, the melted powder subsequently solidifying to form a solid layer; scanning the melt region, including the solid layer, using a scanning electron beam; detecting backscattered electrons resulting from the interaction of the scanning electron beam with the melt region; determining the geometry of the solid layer from the detected backscattered electrons; and storing data relating to the determined geometry of the solid layer. The methods may also include adjusting parameters of the steps of providing a powder layer and/or selectively melting the powder layer to avoid future recurring errors, or generating a virtual 3-D model of the manufactured component, using the stored data.

Abstract: An integrated circuit include multiple regions, wherein at least one region includes a control circuit. The control circuit receives a target voltage value to supply to the region that enables the region to operate at a target speed. The control circuit also receives a first criticality value of a first path of a design programmed in the region. The first criticality value is based on a first propagation time of the first path and a first allowable time to traverse the first path while enabling the region to operate at the target speed. The control circuit further instructs a power regulator to supply voltage to the region based at least in part on the target voltage value and the first criticality value. The integrated circuit also includes the power regulator communicatively coupled to the at least one region. The power regulator supplies power to the at least one region.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component includes providing a powder layer; scanning the powder layer using an electron beam; detecting back scattered electrons produced by the interaction of the electron beam with the powder layer; identifying, from the detected back scattered electrons, any defects in the powder layer; selectively melting at least a part of the powder layer so as to generate a solid layer; and repeating these steps at least once so as to build up a shape corresponding to the component. The method may also includes steps of making a decision about whether to remove any identified defects in the powder layer, and adjusting one or more parameters of the step of providing a powder and/or adjusting one or more parameters of the selective melting step so as to avoid future recurring defects at that position based on stored data relating to the scanned powder layer.

Abstract: Borylated compounds are disclosed, as well as their methods of preparation and their applications. The disclosed borylated compounds are highly stable, and have reduced band gap properties, thereby making them attractive candidates for incorporation into semiconducting materials for use in a variety of electronic, optical or electro-optical devices or components.

Abstract: Systems and methods for animal management are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for managing an animal administering an animal feed ration to a plurality of animals, the animal feed ration comprising ingredients and a taggant. The method also includes visually observing the presence or absence of the taggant adhered to the snout of at least one of the plurality of animals. The method also includes determining if the animal has consumed the animal feed ration.

Abstract: An active suspension system is configured in a strut arrangement. The active suspension system comprises a hydraulic actuator and a hydraulic pump/electric motor assembly, wherein the actuator movement is preferably in lockstep with the hydraulic motor-pump and electric motor-generator combination. Torque in the electric motor is instantaneously controlled by a controller to create an immediate force change on the hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic actuator is configured so that it can be used as a strut whereby the actuator has sufficient structural rigidity to carry the applied suspension loads while capable of supplying damper forces in at least three quadrants of the force velocity graph of the suspension actuator operation. Embodiments disclosed include low cost active suspension systems for a MacPherson strut application.

Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to adapting a speech recognizer to input speech data. A first linear transform can be selected from a first set of linear transforms based on a value of a first variability source corresponding to the input speech data, and a second linear transform can be selected from a second set of linear transforms based on a value of a second variability source corresponding to the input speech data. The linear transforms in the first and second sets can compensate for the first variability source and the second variability source, respectively. Moreover, the first linear transform can be applied to the input speech data to generate intermediate transformed speech data, and the second linear transform can be applied to the intermediate transformed speech data to generate transformed speech data. Further, speech can be recognized based on the transformed speech data to obtain a result.

Abstract: A roofing shingle having a fire-retardant material added to the shingle in specific locations is provided. In one aspect a roofing system with two or more asphalt-coated substrates and a sealant material provided between the substrates is provided. The sealant material adheres an overlying and underlying shingle together and can contain a fire-retardant material. In a second aspect of the present invention, a multi-layer laminated shingle is provided with an adhesive material between one or more asphalt-coated substrates which adheres the asphalt-coated substrates together and can contain a fire-retardant material.

Abstract: An analysis system includes a volatile organic compound (VOC) detection assembly enclosed in a housing assembly and configured to detect VOCs in a liquid. A thermal control assembly is disposed in the housing assembly and is configured to circulate air enclosed within the housing assembly and control an interior temperature of the housing. The VOC analysis system may be controlled to periodically conduct a VOC detection process. The thermal control assembly may be controlled to circulate air enclosed within the housing assembly and control the temperature of the enclosed air.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a sealed laminated metal structure. This laminated metal structure has a metal layer, where the metal layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. A material is laminated on each of the first and second surfaces of the metal layer. In some cases, the laminated metal structure is removed from a larger laminated sheet of metal. The laminated metal structure is subjected to alternating current electrolytic deburring and cleaning to remove any burrs along the perimeter edge. After deburring and cleaning, a sealer, which is a phosphate compound, is deposited on the perimeter edge of the laminated metal structure where the metal is exposed using alternating current.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system comprises an interface, a set of compilation rules, a trigger indication selection module, and a compilation reel generation module. The interface may be configured to receive metadata corresponding to gameplay on a digital device. The metadata may include a set of trigger indicators associated with a set of gameplay events occurring during the gameplay. The set of trigger indicators may be based on a set of trigger conditions occurring during the gameplay. The trigger indicator selection module may be configured to select a subset of the set of trigger indicators based on the set of compilation reel rules. The compilation reel generation module may be configured to generate a compilation reel based on the subset of trigger indicators selected by the trigger indicator selection module, the compilation reel including video of the gameplay events corresponding to the subset of trigger indicators.

Abstract: A scheme associates dimensions of a garment with the height and weight of a wearer. The garments are classified according to a sizing scale based upon the scheme. Garments, such as shirts, manufactured in the various sizes of the sizing scale represent a line of clothing having dimensions associated with body characteristics of weight and height of the wearer. The scheme is based upon measurements of subjects divided into narrow ranges according to body type, and the sizing and dimensional tolerances of the garments are determined so as to provide a complementary fit to the wearer.

Abstract: The Adjustable Circular Burner Attachment is a device that attaches to double-barrel burning torches to give an operator the ability to cut circles into steel or other metals. The attachment is adjustable to allow for different size circles to be cut. The attachment gives added stability for better quality cuts and a safer environment for the operator by becoming a part of the burning torch.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system comprises a game controller module, a trigger satisfaction module, a metadata module, and a marker module. The game controller module may be configured to receive user control signals and execute gameplay based on the user control signals. The trigger satisfaction module may be configured to determine whether one or more events that occur during the gameplay satisfy one or more trigger conditions of a trigger. The metadata module may be configured to generate one or more trigger satisfaction indicators based on the satisfaction of the one or more trigger conditions of the trigger. The marker module may be configured to associate the one or more trigger satisfaction indicators with video of the gameplay to generate one or more game event markers to be used to enable a viewer to jump to one or more game segments associated with the trigger.

Abstract: A particulate matter sensor assembly including a resistance sensor and a resonance sensor. Each one of the resistance sensor and the resonance sensor is configured to measure particulate matter present in engine exhaust.

Abstract: A linear motor compressor including a compressor housing and a cylinder housing having a plurality of opposing compression chambers. A piston freely reciprocates within the cylinder housing using a linear electric motor. A piston position feedback control system provides adaptive current output as a function of position feedback and/or velocity feedback from the piston and/or the electric motor, to directly power and control the electric motor, wherein the piston reciprocates without assistance from a mechanical spring or other equivalent centering force.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent information gathering and analysis. Information is gathered from plurality of open sources such as markets, investigations, government databases, internet intelligence, and public records. The gathered information is parsed and linked based on marketplace activities including threats. The parsed and linked information is sent to a database where queries can be applied to produce dossiers on entities. A client may add his own information to enrich a dossier and reports may be made based on the dossiers. Alerts may be generated when certain predefined conditions are met. These alerts can be used to drive various actions.