Abstract: Health of electrochemical energy supply elements is determined from sensor data representing sensed parameters of the electrochemical energy supply elements. A model of a health parameter that is dependent on operational parameters derivable from the sensor data and on health of the electrochemical energy supply element is fitted over the sensor data. The distribution of the health parameter is modelled as a Gaussian Process having an overall kernel combining a first kernel modelling dependency on the operational parameters and a second, non-stationary kernel modelling degradation over time. Health metrics over time for respective electrochemical energy supply elements are derived, comprising values of the health parameter that are predicted by the fitted model in respect of a predetermined operating point of the operational parameters. The health parameter is informative of the health of the electrochemical energy supply element and may be used as an input variable to a machine learning classifier.

Abstract: A physics model of a building is linearized around an operating point. Measurements received from sensors define a system state of the HVAC system. The linearized physics model is used as an equality constraint for a model predictive controller that determines a next control input to the HVAC system based on the system state by solving an optimization problem for a time horizon of size N. A constraint matrix H of the equality constraint is decomposed into factors of U and V matrices such that UUT and VTV are both diagonal matrices. An objective function of the model predictive controller is optimized by iteratively solving a linear system of equations that includes inverses of UUT and VTV to determining a sequence of inputs for a horizon of the model predictive controller. A first input of the sequence of inputs to is used to control the HVAC system.

Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a battery charge controller having an input removably connected to a power adapter and an output supplying DC current to a battery, a voltage regulator having an input coupled to the output of the battery charge controller and the battery, and a current sensing unit used by the battery charge controller for sensing a charging current to the battery and by the voltage regulator for sensing a discharging current from the battery. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable distribution system includes a head end connected to a plurality of customer devices through a transmission network that includes a first remote physical device, where the first remote physical device includes remote physical layer processing, that converts digital data to analog data suitable for the plurality of customer devices, where the head end includes at least one server each of which includes a respective processor.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is presented including a first level of interconnect wiring separated into a first interconnect wiring segment and a second interconnect wiring segment, the first interconnect wiring segment defining a first line segment and the second interconnect wiring segment defining a second line segment and a second level interconnect wiring positioned orthogonally to the first level of interconnect wiring. A distalmost end of the first line segment and a distalmost end of the second line segment are separated by a spacing less than or equal to a spacing of the second level interconnect wiring defining a zero track skip.

Abstract: A ruminant dietary supplement in the form of a pressed shelf-stable solid pill or bolus that effervesces when administered into the reticulum of a ruminant and releases calcium and dried active yeast.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a bottom case and a wireless charging puck. The bottom case includes a bay. The wireless charging puck fits into the bay, and is detachable from the bottom case. When the wireless charging puck is fitted into the bay, the wireless charging puck is configured as a power receiving unit to receive wireless power. When the wireless charging puck is detached from the bay, the wireless charging puck is configured as a power transmitting unit to provide wireless power to an external device.

Abstract: In an aspect, a processor-implemented method is disclosed. The method may be performed by a server. A method may include: receiving an authentication request from a device, the authentication request including a unique identifier; authenticating the authentication request by: retrieving a non-fungible token (NFT) identifier and public key associated with the unique identifier; identifying, from a blockchain, a blockchain address that is an owner of an NFT represented by the NFT identifier; verifying that the blockchain address that is the owner of the NFT is associated with the public key that is associated with the unique identifier; and verifying that a private key stored in a secure area of the device is associated with the public key that is associated with the unique identifier; and after authenticating the authentication request, enabling an operation not available prior to authenticating the authentication request.

Abstract: A process that includes receiving an identity risk query for a user, accessing a security database of available user information associated with a plurality of users, and identifying that the user is associated with first available user information of the available user information included in the security database. The process also includes generating a first identity risk score for the user based on the first available user information, and providing the first identity risk score in response to the identity risk query.

Abstract: A jack comprises a planar frame having a support post and an arcuate edge member. A pivot socket is provided at a first end of the support post that is sized to receive and engage an axle portion of a vehicle. The arcuate edge member has a first end extending along the pivot socket, a second end adjacent a second end of the support post, and an outer arcuate edge extending outwardly between the first and second ends of the support post. The outer arcuate edge defines a radius of curvature greater than a length dimension of the support post. Thus, the jack is positionable between a first orientation to allow the pivot socket to receive and engage an axle of a vehicle and a second orientation to allow the support post to lift the axle.

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a motor vehicle assembly, including: a roof including a recess; a rail, wherein the rail is moveable between a retracted position and a deployed position, wherein the rail is at least partially within a recess of the roof in the retracted position, wherein the rail is able to connect to an accessory arranged above the roof in the deployed position; and a joint assembly, wherein the joint assembly is configured to guide movement of the rail between the retracted position and the deployed position, wherein the joint assembly includes a first foot, a second foot, and a slotted track, and wherein the first foot and the second foot are arranged at least partially within the slotted track.

Abstract: One or more Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) beacons in communication with a remote server that provides check in capabilities and payment capabilities may be installed at a location. The BLE beacons may connect with a user's mobile device when the user enters the location and allow the user to check in to the location and authorize payments to be made at the location. Once the user is checked in to the location, the user may be provided with additional functionality, benefits, offers, and applications related to the location and facilitated by the check in. Further, the user may be pre-checked in into a next location when the user is at a current location.

Abstract: A surgical end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a jaw member. The blade is adapted to receive ultrasonic and electrosurgical energy and defines a distal face. The jaw member is movable relative to the blade from a spaced-apart to an approximated position for clamping tissue and includes a structural body having a body portion and a distal cap portion. The distal cap portion defines an electrode that receives electrosurgical energy. The jaw member further includes a jaw liner engaged within the body portion and extending therefrom towards the blade such that, in the approximated position, the jaw liner contacts the blade to define a gap distance between the electrode and the distal face to facilitate bipolar electrosurgical tissue treatment upon conduction of bipolar energy between the electrode and the distal face and through tissue in contact therewith.

Abstract: A system for generating test cases with workload mixes for a set of target information handling systems includes gathering workload data from a plurality of information handling systems, dividing the workload data into a plurality of workload data bins, identifying workload data characteristics for each workload data bin and identifying workload data sets that may be applicable to a set of target information handling systems. A workload mix may be determined based on workload characteristics of the set of target information handling systems. Real customer workload data including real-time or near real-time workload data may be used to check a test case for accuracy before deploying a test case to a target information handling system.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a gate electrode, an isolation structure, and an electrode plate. The gate electrode is over the substrate and the isolation structure is in contact with the gate electrode. The electrode plate is in the isolation structure.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new method for the preparation of a Li—P—S—O product, as well as the products obtainable by said methods, and uses thereof especially as solid electrolytes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating an auditory exam of a patient can comprise auditorily coupling an audiologist device in a remote location to test headphones and virtual health practitioner headphones through a test device. The systems and methods can include switching, via an A/B switch device, between the examination mode and a pre-examination mode and vice versa.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for use in the implementation and/or operation of quantum information processing (QIP) systems, and more particularly, to a double individual-addressing multi-beam Raman system for use in QIP systems. A technique is described in which a first multi-channel modulator (MCM), a first telecentric zoom lens, and a first interleaver that form a first optical path of the Raman system that receives a first array of beams and adjusts the first array of beams to individually address atomic-based qubits in a chain from a first direction. Moreover, a second MCM, a second telecentric zoom lens, and a second interleaver form a second optical path of the Raman system that receives a second array of beams and adjusts the second arrays of beams to individually address the atomic-based qubits in the chain from a second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system includes a support structure for the patient to wear, and components that the support structure maintains on the patient's body. The components include a defibrillator, associated electrodes, and so on. The defibrillator can operate in a WCD mode while the patient wears the support structure. The defibrillator can further operate in a different, AED mode, during which time the patient need not wear a portion of the support structure, or even the entire support structure. Sometimes the AED mode is a type of a fully automatic AED mode. Other times the AED mode is a type of a semi-automated AED mode, where an attendant is present to administer the shock; at such times, the patient may not even need to have electrodes attached. This way the patient is more comfortable for a longer time.

Abstract: A proximal stent-graft retention system includes a stent-graft having a suture loop attached to a proximal end of the stent-graft and a delivery catheter having a distal tip that includes a retention feature. The retention feature can include a slot extending through a sidewall of the distal tip and a trigger wire. The slot of the distal tip exposes a portion of the trigger wire within the tip lumen such that the trigger wire may extend through the suture loop of the stent-graft at the slot of the distal tip of the delivery catheter and is configured to retain the proximal end of the stent-graft in the radially expanded configuration via the suture loop to prevent distal migration and compression of the stent-graft. Proximal retraction of the trigger wire releases the suture loop of the stent-graft such that the stent-graft is no longer coupled to the delivery catheter.