Abstract: An aluminum or copper alloy sputtering chamber includes a front surface, a back surface opposite the front surface, and a sputter trap formed on at least a portion of the front surface A coating of titanium particles is formed on the sputter trap.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are provided to facilitate data structures for a datatype engine and provide inline compaction. The system receives, by a network interface card (NIC), a command to read data from a host memory, wherein the command indicates a datatype. The system generates a plurality of read requests comprising offsets from a base address and corresponding lengths based on the datatype. The system issues the plurality of read requests to the host memory to obtain the data from the host memory. The system obtains a byte-mask descriptor corresponding to the datatype. The system performs, based on the obtained data and the byte-mask descriptor, on-the-fly compaction of the obtained data, thereby allowing the NIC to return a requested subset of the obtained data.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to providing live video. An example method includes, at a computer system, while in an editing mode for a presentation, receiving, via one or more input devices, a request to insert an object onto a first slide of the presentation, wherein the request includes associating the object with a source for live video; and while in a presentation mode for the presentation, displaying, via a display generation component, the first slide including concurrent display of the object and one or more visual elements, wherein: in accordance with a determination that the object is associated with a camera, the object includes a live video stream from the camera; and in accordance with a determination that the object is associated with a non-camera external device, the object includes a live video stream that mirrors a portion of a display of the non-camera external device.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence and/or machine learning (AI/ML) system for an aircraft can include an AI/ML module configured to receive one or more inputs from one or more aircraft sensors and/or information systems. The AI/ML module can be configured to calculate an AI/ML informational output based on the one or more inputs. The AI/ML module can include a non-deterministic model for processing the inputs and outputting the AI/ML informational output.

Abstract: Systems for supporting communication between networks are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a meter processing communication system includes: a utility meter; and a central processor integrated with the utility meter, the central processor including a single communications stack, the single communications stack and central processor being configured to process communications between a plurality of different networks.

Abstract: A waste management system comprising providing householders with waste collection units having predetermined collection containers for predetermined categories of waste whereby the householder performs a preliminary sorting of his waste into said predetermined categories, providing a household collection vehicle having collection containers for at least the waste categories sorted by the householder, providing a way-station at which categorised waste from the collection vehicle can be temporarily stored, providing a way-station collection vehicle having the facility to transport said categorised waste from a plurality of way-stations, and providing a recycling depot at which categorised waste from said way-station collection vehicle can be distributed for recycling or disposal. There is also disclosed a household collection unit, a collection vehicle, and compaction units.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a selective catalyst reduction unit by directing air or a cleansing solution directly into or out of honeycomb cells of the selective catalyst reduction unit. The device utilizes a plurality of orifices which are sufficient in diameter and number to cleanse honeycomb cells thereby directing air or cleansing solution into or out of each individual honeycomb cell. The device also utilizes a plurality of probes which are sufficient in number and diameter to cleanse the honeycomb cells. The invention also involves a method for cleaning the honeycomb cells and a method for producing the catalyst cleaning tool.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for conducting a computerized auction of property according to a tiered restriction process. The sale or transfer of the proper can be restricted as to the community a potential buyer must be a member of an specific attributes of the buyer. The buyer is only allowed to bid on those assets for which is community and attributes match those specified by the seller. Sellers, such as government agencies, may set up and defined their own asset profile codes comprising community groups, which permit the seller to restrict the sale of a particular asset to as large or small a community group as the seller desires and enables the government agency to accommodate any regulations or procedures that might be in place of a particular asset.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for conducting a computerized auction of government-held property that is subject to a tiered restriction process. The sale or transfer of a government-held asset can be restricted as to the community a potential buyer must be a member of and specific attributes of the buyer. The buyer is only allowed to bid on those assets for which his organizational community and attributes match those specified by the seller. Government agency sellers set up and define their own asset profile codes comprising community groups, which permits the seller to restrict the sale of a particular asset to as large or small a community as the seller desires and enables the government agency to accommodate any regulations or procedures that might be in place for a particular asset.

Abstract: A controller for a pulse width modulated electrical drive or a dual-mode, pulse width modulated/variable voltage inverter drive is coupled to sensors within a filter at the drive output. Upon detecting failure of the filter or filter components (e.g., a capacitor short or blown fuse) through the sensors, the controller either shuts down the drive or automatically switches the drive operating mode to an output mode which does not require filtering. Damage to the electrical system or downhole equipment from transmission of unfiltered or improperly filtered power may thus be averted upon failure of the filter or a filter component.

Abstract: A controller for a pulse width modulated electrical drive or a dual-mode, pulse width modulated/variable voltage inverter drive is coupled to sensors within a filter at the drive output. Upon detecting failure of the filter or filter components (e.g., a capacitor short or blown fuse) through the sensors, the controller either shuts down the drive or automatically switches the drive operating mode to an output mode which does not require filtering. Damage to the electrical system or downhole equipment from transmission of unfiltered or improperly filtered power may thus be averted upon failure of the filter or a filter component.