Abstract: A method of calibrating a pump system can include providing a pump, calibrating a pump input with an input device connected to the pump, and calibrating a pump output with an output device connected to the pump. Calibrating the pump input can include selecting a first input signal value, generating a transmitted input signal corresponding to the first input signal value, and setting a nominative pump input value to the first input signal value. Calibrating the pump output can include receiving a received output signal outputted from the pump, and setting a nominative pump output value to the first input signal value.

Abstract: A first intermediate representation of a first portion of a source code implementing an application and a second intermediate representation of a second portion of the source code is received by a processing device. The first intermediate representation and the second intermediate representation is merged, at run-time, into a merged intermediate representation, wherein the first intermediate representation includes a reference to a function in the second intermediate representation. An execution flow transfer instruction within the merged intermediate representation is identified based on a run-time value of a parameter of the application. The execution flow transfer instruction references the function. A set of executable instructions implementing the function is identified within the merged intermediate representation. The execution flow transfer instruction is replaced with a copy of the set of executable instructions implementing the function.

Abstract: A method of patterning a substrate includes depositing an overcoat in openings of a relief pattern. The relief pattern includes a solubility-shifting agent and a deprotectable monomer sensitive to the solubility-shifting agent. The overcoat includes another deprotectable monomer sensitive to the solubility-shifting agent. The overcoat has a solubility threshold relative to a predetermined developer that is lower than the solubility threshold of the relief pattern relative to the developer. The method includes activating the solubility-shifting agent to at least reach the solubility threshold of the overcoat without reaching the solubility threshold of the relief pattern, diffusing the solubility-shifting agent a predetermined distance from structures of the relief pattern into the overcoat to form soluble regions in the overcoat, and developing the substrate with the developer to remove the soluble regions of the overcoat.

Abstract: In method of patterning a substrate, a first relief pattern is formed based on a first layer deposited over a substrate. Openings in the first relief pattern are filled with a reversal material. The first relief pattern is then removed from the substrate and the reversal material remains on the substrate to define a second relief pattern. A fill material is deposited over the substrate that is in contact with the second relief pattern, and sensitive to a photo-acid generated from a photo-acid generator in the second relief pattern. Selected portions of the second relief pattern are exposed to a first actinic radiation to generate the photo-acid in the selected portions of the second relief pattern. The photo-acid are driven from the selected portions of the second relief pattern into portions of the fill material so that the portions of the fill material to become soluble to a predetermined developer.

Abstract: A navigation platform may receive information identifying an origin location and a destination location associated with an autonomous vehicle. The navigation platform may identify one or more candidate route segments for a navigation route from the origin location to the destination location. The navigation platform may receive, based on transmitting a query to a geolocation server, wireless communication coverage information for the one or more candidate route segments. The navigation platform may select, based on the wireless communication coverage information, one or more route segments, from the one or more candidate route segments, for the navigation route. The navigation platform may transmit, to the autonomous vehicle, an instruction to navigate the autonomous vehicle along the navigation route.

Abstract: A method of patterning a substrate by selective deprotection via dye diffusion. The method includes forming a photoresist pattern on the substrate from a layer of photoresist deposited on the substrate, depositing a first overcoat on the photoresist pattern, the first overcoat filling openings defined by the photoresist pattern and covering the photoresist pattern, the first overcoat including an organic film containing a dye. The method further includes diffusing the dye from the first overcoat a predetermined diffusion length into the photoresist pattern, resulting in diffusion regions in the photoresist pattern, and removing the first overcoat from the substrate. The method further includes activating the solubility-shifting agent in the diffusion regions of the photoresist pattern using a second actinic radiation, depositing a second overcoat on the substrate, and developing the substrate with a second developer resulting in removal of soluble portions of the diffusion regions of the photoresist pattern.

Abstract: A device may receive a geolocation estimation model and geolocation input data identifying geolocations. The device may process one or more sets of the geolocation input data, with a quality evaluator model, to generate one or more quality evaluation metrics. The device may modify the geolocation estimation model based on the one or more quality evaluation metrics.

Abstract: An actuation pressure to actuate one or more hydraulic actuators may be determined based on a load on the one or more hydraulic actuators of a robotic device. Based on the determined actuation pressure, a pressure rail from among a set of pressure rails at respective pressures may be selected. One or more valves may connect the selected pressure rail to a metering valve. The hydraulic drive system may operate in a discrete mode in which the metering valve opens such that hydraulic fluid flows from the selected pressure rail through the metering valve to the one or more hydraulic actuators at approximately the supply pressure. Responsive to a control state of the robotic device, the hydraulic drive system may operate in a continuous mode in which the metering valve throttles the hydraulic fluid such that the supply pressure is reduced to the determined actuation pressure.

Abstract: Systems and methods here may be used to improve the efficiency of electric motors by increasing the number of windings of coils included in electric motors.

Abstract: A shield assembly for providing a barrier adjacent to a patient disposed on a patient support apparatus. The shield assembly comprises a support frame defining a closed periphery and including a resilient element extending along the closed periphery to resiliently urge the support frame toward a bias frame shape. A barrier panel is coupled to the support frame and spans the closed periphery. The shield assembly may further include a base operatively attached to the support frame to selectively place the support frame in a contour frame shape. Tension in the resilient element effected by the base holding the support frame in the contour frame shape places the barrier panel in a curved configuration to define a patient accommodation space shaped to receive the patient adjacent to the base and to the barrier panel.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to enable a program to access data regardless of where said data is stored. In at least one embodiment, a system enables a program to access data regardless of where said data is stored, based on, for example, one or more locations encoding one or more addresses of said data.

Abstract: In method of patterning a substrate, a first relief pattern is formed based on a first layer deposited over a substrate. Openings in the first relief pattern are filled with a reversal material. The first relief pattern is then removed from the substrate and the reversal material remains on the substrate to define a second relief pattern. A fill material is deposited over the substrate that is in contact with the second relief pattern, and sensitive to a photo-acid generated from a photo-acid generator in the second relief pattern. Selected portions of the second relief pattern are exposed to a first actinic radiation to generate the photo-acid in the selected portions of the second relief pattern. The photo-acid are driven from the selected portions of the second relief pattern into portions of the fill material so that the portions of the fill material to become soluble to a predetermined developer.

Abstract: Consistent connection strategies for coupling accessories to a robot can help achieve certain objectives, e.g., to tolerate and correct misalignment during coupling of the accessory. In some embodiments, the connection strategy may enable certain accessories to connect to certain sides of a robot. When connected, an accessory may be rigid in yaw, lateral motion, and fore/aft motion, while remaining unconstrained in roll and pitch as well as vertical motion. A sensor may enable detection of the accessory, and a mechanical fuse may release the accessory when a force threshold is exceeded. A mechanical coupler of an accessory may include two connectors, each of which includes a receiving area configured to receive a pin on the robot and a latch configured to retain the pin within the receiving area. The pins (and the receiving areas) may be differently sized, and may be differently arranged.

Abstract: A method includes determining, by a computer processor coupled to memory, data associated with a patient, the data comprising a heart rate value, a peak velocity through aortic valve value, and a stroke volume value; generating a flow waveform for the patient using the data; determining a set of candidate vascular impedance (VI) values for the patient based at least in part on the flow waveform, the set of candidate VI values comprising first and second VI values; determining a first pressure waveform using the flow waveform and the first VI value; determining a second pressure waveform using the flow waveform and the second VI value; determining a blood pressure value for the patient; determining that the first pressure waveform is a closer match to the blood pressure value than the second pressure waveform; and determining that the patient has a vascular impedance of the first VI value.

Abstract: A vehicle register assembly includes a register duct that has an end opening and the register duct directs air. A housing is coupled to the register duct proximate the end opening. A barrel is disposed within the housing and defines an upstream aperture and a downstream aperture. A plurality of vanes includes individual vanes and the individual vanes extend in a first direction between first opposing sides of the barrel. A linking vane is coupled to each of the individual vanes and extends between second opposing sides of the barrel. The linking vane includes a guide body that extends upstream from the plurality of vanes.

Abstract: Assemblies and methods for facilitating the assembly of aircraft wings to a fuselage are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wing unit includes features that are configured to define one of more parts of a pressure vessel that is partially defined by the fuselage portion. In some embodiments, the aircraft assemblies disclosed herein comprise one or more first structural interfaces that permit positional adjustment between the wing unit and the fuselage portion so that one or more second structural interfaces may be finished only after such positional adjustment. In some embodiments, the aircraft assemblies disclosed herein comprise one or more structural interfaces that are disposed outside of the wing unit in order to eliminate or reduce the need for assembly personnel to access the interior of the wing unit to carry out the structural assembly of the wing unit to the fuselage portion.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a method for processing a semiconductor substrate includes depositing a resin film on a substrate that has microfabricated structures defining recesses. The resin film fills the recesses and covers the microfabricated structures. The method includes performing, using a photoacid generator (PAG)-based process, a localized removal of the resin film to remove the resin film to respective first depths in the recesses, at least two depths of the respective first depths being different depths. The method includes repeatedly performing, using a thermal acid generator (TAG)-based process and until a predetermined condition is met, a uniform removal of a remaining portion of the resin film to remove a substantially uniform depth of the resin film in the recesses.

Abstract: Gallium nitride-based monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) can comprise aluminum-based metals. Electrical contacts for gates, sources, and drains of transistors can include aluminum-containing metallic materials. Additionally, connectors, inductors, and interconnect devices can also comprise aluminum-based metals. The gallium-based MMICs can be manufactured in complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) facilities with equipment that produces silicon-based semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Gallium nitride-based monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) can comprise aluminum-based metals. Electrical contacts for gates, sources, and drains of transistors can include aluminum-containing metallic materials. Additionally, connectors, inductors, and interconnect devices can also comprise aluminum-based metals. The gallium-based MMICs can be manufactured in complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) facilities with equipment that produces silicon-based semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the composition generation and presentation system disclosed herein connect a remote audience to a presenter on a stage (or other location) in real time. The remote audience members, called participants, connect via consumer hardware such as a laptop, desktop, tablet, or mobile device, equipped with a microphone and a web camera. The composition generation and presentation system is configured by an administrator controlled by a producer, both via corresponding user interfaces. The system takes actions based on the content of metadata (e.g., tags) associated with users. The presenter views the remote audience through the display of one or more compositions on a digital surface, such as TV, projector, or LED wall. Compositions are made up of participant streams organized into groups, patterns, or layouts, such as a grid.