Abstract: Described herein is an electric vehicle charging arrangement for charging an electric vehicle, including an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), where the EVSE includes: a power module configured to provide electrical energy to charge the electric vehicle, an output configured to connect the power module to the electric vehicle for charging the electric vehicle, and a direct current (DC) bus provided between and connected to the power module and the output and configured to transport electric energy from the power module to the output, where the electric vehicle supply equipment includes a pre-charge module configured to pre-charge the output, and where the pre-charge module is separate from the power module and electrically connected to the DC bus.

Abstract: Described herein is an electric vehicle charging arrangement for charging an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle charging arrangement includes: an electric vehicle charger configured for providing a direct current (DC) to the electric vehicle, a power cabinet configured for providing a DC to the electric vehicle charger, and a direct current bus arranged between the power cabinet and the electric vehicle charger and configured to transport the DC from the power cabinet to the electric vehicle charger, where a capacitive filter is installed on the DC bus and in the electric vehicle charger.

Abstract: A software operator can be automatically configured and deployed in a distributed computing environment from a package. For example, a system can receive a command specifying a package for deploying a target operator. In response to receiving the command, the system can automatically configure and deploy the target operator in a computing cluster. This may involve the system extracting a name for the target operator from the corresponding package and assigning an operator group to the target operator. The system can then subscribe the target operator to an operator management system by indicating the name and a namespace of the operator group to one or more application programming interfaces of the computing cluster. The system can also deploy an instance of the target operator in the namespace on the computing cluster.

Abstract: A strain of Lactobacillus salivarius as a probiotic product, and its use in the treatment and/or prevention of otitis and upper respiratory infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) component or microfluidic component comprising a free-hanging or free-standing microchannel (1), as well as methods for manufacturing such a microchannel, as well as a flow sensor, e.g. a thermal flow sensor or a Coriolis flow sensor, pressure sensor or multi-parameter sensor, valve, pump or microheater, comprising such a microelectromechanical system component or microfluidic component. The MEMS component allows to increase the flow range and/or decrease the pressure drop of for instance a micro Coriolis mass flow meter by increasing the channel diameter, while maintaining its advantages.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.

Abstract: Silver electroplating compositions deposit silver with low coefficients of friction on substrates, such as nickel, copper and copper alloys. The silver deposits have coefficients of friction of less than or equal to 1 in contrast to many conventional silver deposits which typically have coefficients of friction greater than 1, such as 1.5. The silver deposits also have improved wear resistance in contrast to silver deposited from many conventional silver electroplating baths. The low coefficients of friction and improved wear resistance of silver deposited from the silver electroplating compositions is especially suitable for connectors and electronics finishes. Preferably, the silver electroplating compositions are cyanide-free silver electroplating compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous acid binary silver-bismuth alloy electroplating compositions and methods enable electroplating silver rich binary silver-bismuth deposits. The aqueous acid binary silver-bismuth alloy electroplating compositions include thiol terminal aliphatic compounds having carboxyl or sulfonic groups which enable deposition of silver rich binary silver-bismuth alloys having deposits which are matte to semi-bright, uniform and have a low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A method for simulation of behavior and/or performance of an internet-of-things system uses an internet-of-things simulation environment. The simulated internet-of-things system includes at least a plurality of simulated internet-of-things communication devices in a communication network providing radio coverage in a predetermined geographical area. Via transmission of internet-of-things payload data between the simulated internet-of-things communication devices and the communication network, the simulated internet-of-things system provides a simulated internet-of-things service.

Abstract: A strain of Lactobacillus salivarius as a probiotic product, and its use in the treatment and/or prevention of otitis and upper respiratory infections.

Abstract: System that allows devices of an autonomous store, such as sensors in product display areas, to receive power and communicate data over conductive rails of store fixtures. By using fixtures to transmit data and power, the need for cabling to these devices, or for batteries to power the devices, is eliminated or greatly reduced, thereby dramatically simplifying installation and maintenance. Illustrative fixtures over which devices can communicate include slatwalls, pegboards, and rectangular support bars. Power and data may be multiplexed onto the same pair of conductive rails. Embodiments may use device hubs to coordinate communication with devices and to act as gateways between devices and centralized store servers. Devices may communicate their identities and locations to store servers to facilitate installation; for example, they may display their identities on electronic labels that are imaged by store cameras, so that the store server can learn the location of each device automatically.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing optical subsea communications system may include a plurality of fiber interface modules (FIM), wherein a given FIM comprises a receive part, and a transmit part. The transmit part may include two normally closed switches, wherein a first switch of the two normally closed switches is coupled to a line monitoring equipment (LME) TX port, and wherein a second switch of the two normally closed switches is coupled to a line terminating equipment (LTE) TX port.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of tiles receiving a power supply voltage, each having a corresponding analog circuit and operates in response to a first voltage, and a hardware controller receiving a voltage identification code and provides the first voltage to each of the plurality of tiles in response thereto. The hardware controller comprises a test time controller determining coefficients of a waveform that describes an average correspondence between the power supply voltage and the first voltage for the plurality of tiles, and a boot time controller determining a respective error signal indicating an error between the waveform and a respective actual waveform for each of the plurality of tiles, and providing the respective error signal to the corresponding analog circuit of each of the plurality of tiles. The corresponding analog circuit of each of the plurality of tiles adjusts the first voltage according to the respective error signal.

Abstract: A data processor includes at least one power supply voltage terminal for receiving a power supply voltage and a power supply current, a data processing circuit, a register, and a port controller. The data processing circuit is coupled to the at least one power supply voltage terminal and operates using the power supply voltage. The register stores a nominal value of the power supply voltage, an electrical design current (EDC) limit, and an EDC slope, wherein the EDC slope specifies a desired voltage-current relationship for an external voltage regulator when the power supply current exceeds the EDC limit. The port controller is coupled to the register and to an output port. The data processing circuit is operative to cause the port controller to output the nominal value of the power supply voltage, the EDC limit, and the EDC slope over the output port for use by the external voltage regulator.

Abstract: Aqueous acid binary silver-bismuth alloy electroplating compositions and methods enable electroplating silver rich binary silver-bismuth deposits. The aqueous acid binary silver-bismuth alloy electroplating compositions include 5-membered heterocyclic nitrogen compounds with a thiol functionality which enable deposition of the silver rich binary silver-bismuth alloys. The silver rich silver-bismuth deposits are matte to semi-bright, uniform and have a low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A multiply-accumulate computation is performed using digital logic circuits. To perform the computation, a plurality of target signals are received at a respective plurality of ripple counters. The counter outputs of the respective ripple counters are scaled by setting stop count values. Counter outputs of the respective ripple counters are adjusted with respective constant values by setting counter reset values at the respective ripple counters. Each count pulses of the target signals for an adjusted period. The count values of the ripple counters are summed. The results may be used to calculate an average value for an adaptive voltage and frequency scaling process.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwenty’, particularly selected for its yield potential and fruit size, is disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for dynamically generating a memory bitcell supply voltage rail from a logic supply voltage rail are disclosed. A circuit includes at least one or more comparators, control logic, and power stage circuitry. The circuit receives a logic supply voltage rail and compares the logic supply voltage rail to threshold voltage(s) using the comparator(s). Comparison signal(s) from the comparator(s) are coupled to the control logic. The control logic generates mode control signals based on the comparison signal(s) and based on a programmable dynamic range that is desired for a memory bitcell supply voltage rail. The mode control signals are provided to the power stage circuitry which generates the memory bitcell supply voltage rail from the logic supply voltage rail. A voltage level of the memory bitcell supply voltage rail can be above, below, or the same as the logic supply voltage rail.

Abstract: Silver-nickel alloy electroplating compositions and methods enable electroplating silver rich silver-nickel deposits which are bright, uniform and have a relatively low coefficient of friction. The binary silver-nickel alloy is deposited from an aqueous acid silver-nickel alloy electroplating composition. The aqueous acid silver-nickel alloy electroplating composition includes thiol compounds which shift the reduction potential of silver ions toward the reduction potential of nickel ions such that a silver rich binary silver-nickel layer is deposited on a substrate.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwenty’, particularly selected for its yield potential and fruit size, is disclosed.