Abstract: A power module includes a first board comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other and perpendicular to a bottom surface of the power module for mounting the power module to a circuit board, the bottom surface providing electrical connections to the circuit board, a first charge pump assembly mounted on the first surface, the first charge pump assembly comprising a first power conversion circuit configured to convert an input voltage to an output voltage, and a first vertical heatsink structure arranged adjacent to the first charge pump assembly, the first charge pump assembly being placed between the first vertical heatsink structure and the first board.

Abstract: An application server may receive, via a user interface of a cloud-based data management platform storing a set of data objects, a user input to generate a communication channel of a group-based communication platform that is separate from the cloud-based data management platform. In some examples, the communication channel may be for a data object of the plurality of data objects. The application server may then retrieve a group of users that are linked to the data object within the cloud-based data management platform and display a list of options for generating the communication channel. The list of options may include the group of users for including in the communication channel, a privacy level for the communication channel, and an identifier of the communication channel. The application server may generate an executable packet of instructions and transmit the executable packet of instructions for ingesting into the group-based communication platform.

Abstract: Techniques for triggering a transfer of a chat conversation with a user from a chatbot to a human agent based on detection of transfer criteria are disclosed. The chatbot uses natural language processing and a generative model to collect and organize information from the chat conversation to present to the human agent in a report when the chat conversation is transferred to the human agent. The chat conversation is transferred to the human agent by presenting the report and a graphical chat interface to the human agent. The graphical chat interface displays messages from chat conversation between the human agent and the user and displays messages from chat conversations between the human agent and multiple other users. Transferring the chat conversation from the chatbot to the human agent includes presenting interface elements to the human agent for receiving user input from the human agent for transmission to the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a valve (1) for obturating a pipe (2), having: a central axis X, a body (10) having an inlet (12) and an outlet (14), defining an aperture (18), a plurality of obturating portions (30) for obturating said aperture (18), a valve mechanism (70), the plurality of obturating portions (30), moveable from a first closed position (8) to a second open position (9), a valve seat (20), a plurality of first fixed pivot mounts (41) on the body (10) and wherein each obturating portion (30) is pivotally mounted within a first fixed pivot mount (41); a plurality of second non-fixed pivot mounts (42) connected to the valve mechanism (70) and wherein each obturating portion (30) is pivotally mounted within a second non-fixed pivot mount (42); and wherein the valve mechanism (70) and hence each second non-fixed pivot mount (42) is movable in three dimensions.

Abstract: A method of remote communications with an on-board diagnostics (OBD) system of a vehicle includes connecting a vehicle communications device to a connector of a vehicle's OBD system, connecting a remote communications device to a connector of a vehicle tool device, and establishing a network communications link between the vehicle communications device and a remote communications device. The vehicle communications device receives communications at the ve-hicle-communications device from the vehicle's OBD system through the connector. A bit stream of the received communications is analyzed over an interval of time.

Abstract: An ultra-wideband radio frequency (RF) apparatus for combining and/or dividing RF signals. RF apparatus includes a circuit board, a communication cable that operably engages with the circuit board, at least two transmission lines that are formed on the circuit board and operably engages with the communication cable, and at least two connectors that operably engages with the at least two transmission lines. The RF apparatus is operable in a first configuration and a second configuration. When the RF apparatus is provided in the first configuration, the RF apparatus is operable to divide a first RF signal into at least two RF signals. When the RF apparatus is provided in the second configuration, the RF apparatus is operable to combine the at least two RF signals into a second RF signal. The RF apparatus is capable of achieving a low insertion loss less than 1 dB over a bandwidth greater than 20:1.

Abstract: An image of a check that is in the field of view of a camera is monitored prior to the image of the check being captured. The camera is associated with a mobile device. When the image of the check in the field of view passes monitoring criteria, an image may be taken by the camera and provided from the mobile device to a financial institution. The image capture may be performed automatically as soon as the image of the check is determined to pass the monitoring criteria. The check 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. Feedback may be provided to the user of the camera regarding the image of the check in the field of view.

Abstract: A streaming platform reader includes: a reader thread configured to retrieve messages from a plurality of partitions of a streaming platform, wherein each message in the plurality of partitions is associated with a unique identifier; a plurality of queues coupled to the reader thread configured to store messages or an end of partition signal from the reader thread, wherein each queue includes a first position that stores the earliest message stored by a queue; an extraction thread controlled by gate control logic that: compares the identifiers of all of the messages in the first positions of the queues of the plurality of queues, and forwards, to a pool of queues associated with a pool of processing threads, the message content of the message associated with the earliest identifier; and wherein the gate control logic blocks the extraction thread unless each of the queues contains a message or an end of partition signal.

Abstract: Methods for treating respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases mediated by a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein D, X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a femoral preparation guide and a kit of surgical components related to the femoral preparation guide. The femoral preparation guide is for use on a condyle of a femur during a surgical procedure in which the condyle receives a femoral condylar implant. The femoral preparation guide includes a posterior portion for fitting over a posterior region of the condyle and a distal portion for fitting over a distal region of the condyle. The distal portion is at an angle relative to the posterior portion. The distal portion includes first and second resections slots for receiving cutting tools that provide two resections of the condyle. The first and second resections slots being at angles relative to each other.

Abstract: A system for use with a fuel cell stack supplied by a tank of hydrogen includes a combustor coupled to the fuel cell exhaust line to receive and combust residual hydrogen gas in the exhaust, a turbine coupled to the combustor to receive combusted exhaust from the combustor; and a mechanical device coupled to the turbine to extract work from rotation of the turbine. The combustor may further be coupled to receive and combust hydrogen in fuel cell circulation-loop purge gas, and the combustor may further combust hydrogen received from the fuel tank via a fuel tank purge line or on demand. Supplementary oxygen may be supplied to the combustor based on an oxygen level detected by the oxygen sensor in the combustor exhaust line.

Abstract: An aircraft includes a battery pack mounted inside the aircraft, a vent coupled between the battery pack and a surface of the aircraft to at least partly define a vent path between the battery pack and the surface of the aircraft, and a burst membrane located in the vent path. The vent may be coupled to a rear upper portion of a wing or to an outboard side of a nacelle. The aircraft may also include a flexible coupling between the vent and the surface of the aircraft. The aircraft may also include a fairing over a vent outlet to provide a smooth surface for the vent outlet. The battery pack may include battery modules and an enclosure, the battery modules and the enclosure defining paths along which discharge from a thermal event can flow towards the vent.

Abstract: Techniques for configuring autosave triggers in a computing environment based on environment and data conditions are disclosed. A system trains a machine learning model based on data attributes and environmental attributes to generate autosave value triggers for a computing environment. The autosave value triggers are triggered by different conditions. For example, one autosave trigger may be triggered when an error condition is detected. Another may be triggered when a certain number of operations are performed. The machine learning model generates autosave trigger values scores for one or more autosave triggers. The system may implement the autosave triggers in the computing environment based on the autosave trigger values.

Abstract: Layouts for elements of a flowchart or flow diagram may use recursive algorithms that trace along each parent-child pathway to ensure that child elements always occur after parent elements in a horizontal spacing. Vertical spacing requirements may then be calculated for each element, along with a vertical space above a center line and a vertical space below a center line for each element. These vertical spacing requirements may then be used by a recursive algorithm to assign vertical positions to each of the elements. The vertical spacing may ensure that lanes created for each branch element are not crossed by later elements in the process flow, which ensures that connections between elements may be clearly distinguished from each other.

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for applying pulsed or modulated electric fields to tissue. In some variations, a device may comprise a first elongate body comprising a lumen, a second elongate body at least partially positioned within the lumen, and an expandable member rolled about the second elongate body. The expandable member may comprise an inner end coupled to the second elongate body, an outer end coupled to the first elongate body, and an electrode array.

Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) system (10) includes a PD machine (20); a patient line (50) extending from the PD machine (20); and a filter set (100) in fluid communication with the patient line (50), the filter set (100) including at least one filter membrane (120a, 120b, such as a bacteria reduction or sterilizing grade filter membrane) positioned and arranged such that fresh PD fluid flows through the at least one filter membrane (120a, 120b) prior to exiting the filter set (100), the filter set (100) further including a used PD fluid tube (106u) positioned and arranged to carry used PD fluid past the at least one filter membrane (120a, 120b) without contacting the at least one filter membrane (120a, 120b). A method for priming filter set (100) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-based method is provided for conducting games of chance. The method includes first defining a target overall house advantage for a game of chance having multiple instances of randomized gameplay. The method then defines a first potential game results set for generating randomized results defining a house advantage greater than the target overall house advantage and a second potential game results set for generating randomized results defining a house advantage less than the target overall house advantage. The method then determines a position of a user in the context of the game of chance and defines one of the potential game results sets as active based on the position of the user. Upon receiving instructions from the user to initiate an instance of the random gameplay, the method returns a result of the instance of the randomized gameplay based on the active potential game results set.

Abstract: Deep learning inference for imaging systems includes an imaging device comprising an image capture component and a vision processing unit configured to process the image through a first trained inference network to determine a first inference result. A host system trains a neural network for image classification and produces and transmits the first trained inference network to the vision processing unit of the imaging device. The first trained inference network provides stand-alone image classification, an object detection and/or a confidence score to the imaging device. The vision processing unit may further comprise a two or more trained inference networks configured to receive an inference result as an input and output a second inference result. A stereo camera system uses features and/or results from one or more inference network to control processing of three-dimensional data for the detected object.

Abstract: Described herein are tiered synchronization systems and methods suitable for use in non-relational database systems distributed across multiple remote locations, which may provide access to some or all functionality of a cloud-tier server at a mid-tier server. For example, the mid-tier server may be locally accessible (e.g., over LAN) to clients independent of any remote connection to the cloud-tier server (e.g., over the Internet). In some embodiments, a mid-tier server may be configured to perform flexible sync functionality, such as flexible partitioning and/or permissions, whether independently and/or in cooperation with the cloud-tier server performing the same or similar functionality. In some embodiments, systems described herein may provide flexible and consistent local data access to non-relational data in locations where remote network connections are intermittent, such as due to weather conditions, relatively frequent network outages, and/or due to the location regularly changing (e.g.

Abstract: Described herein are tiered synchronization systems and methods suitable for use in non-relational database systems distributed across multiple remote locations, which may provide access to some or all functionality of a cloud-tier server at a mid-tier server. For example, the mid-tier server may be locally accessible (e.g., over LAN) to clients independent of any remote connection to the cloud-tier server (e.g., over the Internet). In some embodiments, a mid-tier server may be configured to perform flexible sync functionality, such as flexible partitioning and/or permissions, whether independently and/or in cooperation with the cloud-tier server performing the same or similar functionality. In some embodiments, systems described herein may provide flexible and consistent local data access to non-relational data in locations where remote network connections are intermittent, such as due to weather conditions, relatively frequent network outages, and/or due to the location regularly changing (e.g.