Abstract: A blower includes: a blower tube for an airflow to pass through; a fan assembly including fan blades, where the fan blades are rotatable about the fan axis of the fan assembly; a motor configured to drive the fan assembly to rotate; and a battery pack capable of powering the blower. The blower further includes an illumination device, the illumination device includes light-emitting portions, and the total lumen of all the light-emitting portions of the illumination device is greater than or equal to 280 lm.

Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling digital cinematic content based on emotional state of characters. A focus on one or more computer-controlled characters appearing in digital cinematic content is determined based on emotion indicators of a first user actively interacting with at least the one or more computer-controlled characters. A set of emotion indicators is inferred for each of the one or more computer-controlled characters based on one or more criteria and multifactor feedback loops are created. A story line of the digital cinematic content and behavioural characteristics of the one or more computer-controlled characters are controlled to achieve a target emotional arc of the first user based on the multifactor feedback loops.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly receive vehicle usage data. The processor is also configured to aggregate received data over time. The processor is further configured to classify vehicle usage into a predetermined category based on the aggregated received data. Also, the processor is configured to access a set of maintenance recommendations associated with the predetermined category and send a maintenance recommendation based on a correspondence between the aggregated data and a value associated with one of the maintenance recommendations.

Abstract: A tuned mass absorber assembly comprises a mass structure, and a flexure system comprising first and second flexure sections (e.g., cross bar flexures) supported by, and extending in opposing directions from, the mass structure. The flexure system can comprise flexure section mounts situated at distal ends of the first and second flexure sections, respectively, and that are operable to mount the tuned mass absorber assembly to a structure subject to induced vibrations therein. A mass of the mass structure and a stiffness of the flexure system can be tuned to attenuate vibrations at a specific input frequency generated in response to induced vibrations of the structure. A system can comprise a vibration isolator attached to a chassis (e.g., of an airplane), and supporting a payload (sensors(s)) and isolating the payload from vibrations. A tuned mass absorber assembly can be mounted to the vibration isolator for attenuating vibrations at a specific input frequency that may affect the payload.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly receive vehicle usage data. The processor is also configured to aggregate received data over time. The processor is further configured to classify vehicle usage into a predetermined category based on the aggregated received data. Also, the processor is configured to access a set of maintenance recommendations associated with the predetermined category and send a maintenance recommendation based on a correspondence between the aggregated data and a value associated with one of the maintenance recommendations.

Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling digital cinematic content based on emotional state of characters. A focus on one or more computer-controlled characters appearing in digital cinematic content is determined based on emotion indicators of a first user actively interacting with at least the one or more computer-controlled characters. A set of emotion indicators is inferred for each of the one or more computer-controlled characters based on one or more criteria and multifactor feedback loops are created. A story line of the digital cinematic content and behavioural characteristics of the one or more computer-controlled characters are controlled to achieve a target emotional arc of the first user based on the multifactor feedback loops.

Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling digital cinematic content based on emotional state of characters. A focus on one or more computer-controlled characters appearing in digital cinematic content is determined based on emotion indicators of a first user actively interacting with at least the one or more computer-controlled characters. A set of emotion indicators is inferred for each of the one or more computer-controlled characters based on one or more criteria and multifactor feedback loops are created. A story line of the digital cinematic content and behavioural characteristics of the one or more computer-controlled characters are controlled to achieve a target emotional arc of the first user based on the multifactor feedback loops.

Abstract: Generally described herein are adhesion promoter compositions, which can be formed, for example, via a two-step synthetic process. In some embodiments, the first step of the synthetic process involves the hydrolysis and polycondensation of an organosilane monomer compound, thereby providing a polyorganosilane intermediate compound. In certain aspects, the organosilane compound may be hydrolyzed and polycondensed in the presence of a chain extender (e.g., a co-monomer) to provide an oligomeric adhesion promoter with greater degrees of functionalization. In some embodiments, the second step of the synthetic process involves the hydrosilylation of the polyorganosilane intermediate compound with a hydro silane-containing compound, resulting in a compound of the adhesion promoter.

Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling progress of audio-video content based on sensor data of multiple users, composite neuro-physiological state (CNS) and/or content engagement power (CEP). Sensor data is received from sensors positioned on an electronic device of a first user to sense neuro-physiological responses of the first user and second users that are in field-of-view (FOV) of the sensors. Based on the sensor data and at least one of a CNS value for social interaction application and a CEP value for immersive content, recommendations of action items for first user are predicted. Content of a feedback loop, created based on sensor data, CNS value, CEP value, and predicted recommendations, is rendered on output unit of electronic device during play of the at least one of social interaction application and immersive content experience. Progress of social interaction and immersive content experience is controlled by first user based on predicted recommendations.

Abstract: A center pivot suspension system according to various aspects of the present technology may include a multi-piece axle having controls arms that are pivotally connected to a center beam section of the axle. Each control arm may be able to pivot about the center section independently from the opposing control arm. A leaf spring may be coupled to each control arm to help absorb loads applied to a given control arm.

Abstract: A tuned mass absorber assembly comprises a mass structure, and a flexure system comprising first and second flexure sections (e.g., cross bar flexures) supported by, and extending in opposing directions from, the mass structure. The flexure system can comprise flexure section mounts situated at distal ends of the first and second flexure sections, respectively, and that are operable to mount the tuned mass absorber assembly to a structure subject to induced vibrations therein. A mass of the mass structure and a stiffness of the flexure system can be tuned to attenuate vibrations at a specific input frequency generated in response to induced vibrations of the structure. A system can comprise a vibration isolator attached to a chassis (e.g., of an airplane), and supporting a payload (sensors(s)) and isolating the payload from vibrations. A tuned mass absorber assembly can be mounted to the vibration isolator for attenuating vibrations at a specific input frequency that may affect the payload.

Abstract: A tuned mass absorber assembly comprises a mass structure, and a flexure system comprising first and second flexure sections (e.g., cross bar flexures) supported by, and extending in opposing directions from, the mass structure. The flexure system can comprise flexure section mounts situated at distal ends of the first and second flexure sections, respectively, and that are operable to mount the tuned mass absorber assembly to a structure subject to induced vibrations therein. A mass of the mass structure and a stiffness of the flexure system can be tuned to attenuate vibrations at a specific input frequency generated in response to induced vibrations of the structure. A system can comprise a vibration isolator attached to a chassis (e.g., of an airplane), and supporting a payload (sensors(s)) and isolating the payload from vibrations. A tuned mass absorber assembly can be mounted to the vibration isolator for attenuating vibrations at a specific input frequency that may affect the payload.

Abstract: A composite armour for a flexible pipe includes a composite profile and a reinforcement tape. The composite profile includes longitudinally oriented reinforcement fibres embedded in a polymer matrix. The reinforcement tape includes a woven tape comprising fibres impregnated with a polymer material, in such a way that the weft thread of the reinforcement tape is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the profile, and the warp thread is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible pipe comprising a mechanical reinforcement element (4) and a pressure sheath. Mechanical reinforcement element (4) comprises at least one metallic tensile armour layer (6) and at least one composite tensile armour layer (7). Composite tensile armour layer (7) is arranged outside metallic tensile armour layer (6). Separation means (8) are provided to separate composite tensile armours (7), while maintaining a radial clearance and a circumferential clearance for composite tensile armours (7).

Abstract: A center pivot suspension system according to various aspects of the present technology may include a multi-piece axle having controls arms that are pivotally connected to a center beam section of the axle. Each control arm may be able to pivot about the center section independently from the opposing control arm. A leaf spring may be coupled to each control arm to help absorb loads applied to a given control arm.

Abstract: A sealed trigger housing according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to provide a more effective method of preventing foreign debris from entering the trigger housing. Various embodiments of the sealed trigger housing comprise a pair of side plates configured to at least partially house a trigger, a hammer, and a selector switch within an interior portion of the trigger housing. A plurality of sealing elements may be used to create a seal around any component that protrudes outwardly from the trigger housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite armour (1) for a flexible pipe. Armour (1) comprises a composite profile (2) and a reinforcement tape (5). Composite profile (2) consists of longitudinally oriented reinforcement fibres (4) embedded in a polymer matrix (3). Reinforcement tape (5) consists of a woven tape comprising fibres impregnated with a polymer material, in such a way that the weft thread of the reinforcement tape is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the profile, and the warp thread is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the profile.

Abstract: A tuned mass absorber assembly comprises a mass structure, and a flexure system comprising first and second flexure sections (e.g., cross bar flexures) supported by, and extending in opposing directions from, the mass structure. The flexure system can comprise flexure section mounts situated at distal ends of the first and second flexure sections, respectively, and that are operable to mount the tuned mass absorber assembly to a structure subject to induced vibrations therein. A mass of the mass structure and a stiffness of the flexure system can be tuned to attenuate vibrations at a specific input frequency generated in response to induced vibrations of the structure. A system can comprise a vibration isolator attached to a chassis (e.g., of an airplane), and supporting a payload (sensors(s)) and isolating the payload from vibrations. A tuned mass absorber assembly can be mounted to the vibration isolator for attenuating vibrations at a specific input frequency that may affect the payload.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible pipe comprising a mechanical reinforcement element (4) and a pressure sheath. Mechanical reinforcement element (4) comprises at least one metallic tensile armour layer (6) and at least one composite tensile armour layer (7). Composite tensile armour layer (7) is arranged outside metallic tensile armour layer (6). Separation means (8) are provided to separate composite tensile armours (7), while maintaining a radial clearance and a circumferential clearance for composite tensile armours (7).

Abstract: A sealed trigger housing according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to provide a more effective method of preventing foreign debris from entering the trigger housing. Various embodiments of the sealed trigger housing comprise a pair of side plates configured to at least partially house a trigger, a hammer, and a selector switch within an interior portion of the trigger housing. A plurality of sealing elements may be used to create a seal around any component that protrudes outwardly from the trigger housing.