Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to a service-oriented data architecture within a vehicle. In one embodiment, a computing system for controlling electronic systems of a vehicle includes a system processing unit that executes multiple virtual machines (VMs) to isolate different services of the vehicle. The computing system includes a communication plane spanning between the multiple VMs to provide communications across the multiple VMs and with a mechatronics layer and a sensor layer of the vehicle. The multiple VMs provide the different services by executing microservices that are formed to be self-contained and standardized independent of programmed functions and to interoperate with the communication plane and the multiple VMs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling execution of provisioning requests for cloud-based resources that are dynamically allocated are disclosed. For example, a system can be configured to control execution of provisioning requests by obtaining a provisioning request, determining a request profile based on the provisioning request, and comparing the request profile to a network resource profile to determine an execution probability. This execution probability can then be compared to an execution threshold to allow the system to determine if a second system can successfully execute the provisioning request with a degree of certainty. If the probability satisfies the threshold, the system controls the first system to execute the request.

Abstract: Resonant sensors for environmental health risk detection are disclosed. A mechanical member may include at least one meso-scale or micro-scale resonator disposed on a surface of the mechanical member. Additionally, the at least one meso-scale or micro-scale resonator may include a plurality of first carbon particles configured to uniquely resonate in response to an electromagnetic ping based at least in part on a concentration level of the first carbon particles within the at least one meso-scale or micro-scale resonator. Further, the at least one meso-scale or micro-scale resonator may be configured to resonate at a first frequency in response to the electromagnetic ping when the mechanical member is in a first state, and may be configured to resonate at a second frequency in response to the electromagnetic ping when the mechanical member is in a second state.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system may determine, based on respective reference information associated with a set of one or more machine images of a plurality of machine images associated with a cloud computing environment, respective lifecycle management actions for the set of one or more machine images. The system may cause the respective lifecycle management actions to be performed for the set of one or more machine images.

Abstract: A field deployable sensing device includes a housing with a permeable skin or holes on its outer surface and at least one sensor embedded within or affixed to the housing. The sensor is configured to respond to the presence of gases or volatile substances. The device may be thrown, launched, or deployed by unmanned vehicles, and can withstand impact forces. Multiple sensor types may be included to detect various environmental hazards, including gases, vapors, aerosols, and radiation. The device may include data storage, transmission capabilities, and visual indicators for real-time monitoring. Additional features may include self-righting mechanisms, neutralizing agent dispensers, and multi-chamber designs for independent environmental sampling.

Abstract: A trickle bed reactor, comprising a plurality of catalyst beds connected in series and progressively increasing in catalyst mass in a direction from upstream to downstream; and a plurality of heat exchangers, wherein each of the heat exchangers is located between two of the plurality of catalyst beds, and wherein each of the heat exchangers does not exchange heat with an outer surface of a vessel that contains any of the catalyst beds.

Abstract: A multi-device rack-width-adapted rack system includes a multi-device rack width adapter system mounted to a rack having first and second sides defining a rack housing having a first housing width. The multi-device rack width adapter system includes a first multi-device rack width adapter subsystem in the rack housing mounted to the first side of the rack, a second multi-device rack width adapter subsystem in the rack housing mounted to the second side of the rack, and pairs of device coupling elements each including a first device coupling element on the first multi-device rack width adapter subsystem and a second device coupling element on the second multi-device rack width adapter subsystem. Each pair of device coupling elements may couple a second device to the rack in a second device housing defined by that pair of device coupling elements with a second housing width that is smaller than the first housing width.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a process of detecting and processing curved text in a document using a digital design system. The method may include identifying, by a page segmentation model, a plurality of paragraph objects in a document. The disclosed systems and methods further comprise determining that a paragraph object of the plurality of paragraph objects includes curved text in view of positions of baselines of text runs in the paragraph object. The processing of the curved text in the paragraph object can include determining spacing data for text runs of the curved text in the paragraph object. The disclosed systems and methods further comprise presenting output data representing the curved text using the spacing data for the text runs of the curved text.

Abstract: A multi-device rack-width-adapted rack system includes a multi-device rack width adapter system mounted to a rack having first and second sides defining a rack housing having a first housing width. The multi-device rack width adapter system includes pairs of device coupling elements that each couple a respective device to the rack in a device housing defined by that pair of device coupling elements with a second housing width that is smaller than the first housing width. A power distribution bus bar is mounted to the multi-device rack width adapter system, coupled to a powering device in the rack, and operates to directly dock with each respective device that is coupled to the rack by one of the plurality of pairs of device coupling elements and transmit power from the powering device to that respective device.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a process of detecting and processing repeating structure groups of objects in a document using a digital design system. The method may include obtaining, by a page segmentation model, object information for a plurality of objects in a document. The disclosed systems and methods further comprise determining, using the object information, a plurality of object clusters based on distances between the plurality of objects. A repeating structure group of objects can then be identified using the plurality of object clusters.

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing and processing graphene quantum dots are disclosed. In use, a first mixture is created comprising carbon, wherein the carbon is obtained from a reactor. Next, a second mixture is created comprising the first mixture and toluene. The second mixture is sonicated. Additionally, the sonicated second mixture is filtered to produce a filtrate, wherein the filtrate includes graphene quantum dots. It is recognized that reactor-derived carbonaceous materials may often be simply discarded and considered waste. Thus, the ability to extract quantum dots from such waste provides a pioneering new approach to bringing value to that which has often been overlooked or thrown out.

Abstract: A method of collecting data in a vehicle includes receiving sensor data from at least one sensor. The method further includes determining whether one or more predetermined conditions are satisfied, wherein the one or more predetermined conditions relate to a rule for collecting sensor data. The method further includes storing the sensor data in a non-volatile memory (NVM) structure in response to a determination that at least one of the one or more predetermined conditions is satisfied. The method further includes storing the sensor data in a volatile memory (VM) structure in response to a determination that none of the one or more predetermined conditions are satisfied.

Abstract: Devices for making clear ice are described. The devices may include at least one housing containing a cooling source and a plurality of elongate troughs concentrically arranged around the cooling source and in parallel to the cooling source, at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of fluid into each of the plurality of elongate troughs, and at least one drain disposed to drain fluid from each of the plurality of elongate troughs.

Abstract: A method of requesting data from a vehicle includes determining a capability of an in-vehicle system, wherein the capability includes at least one of processing capabilities, memory capabilities or sensor capabilities. The method further includes receiving a rule, wherein the rule comprises a data collection request. The method further includes determining whether the capability of the in-vehicle system is able to satisfy the data collection request. The method further includes discarding the rule in response to a determination that the capability of the in-vehicle system is not able to satisfy the data collection request.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a process of detecting and processing curved text in a document using a digital design system. The method may include identifying, by a page segmentation model, a plurality of paragraph objects in a document. The disclosed systems and methods further comprise determining that a paragraph object of the plurality of paragraph objects includes curved text in view of positions of baselines of text runs in the paragraph object. The processing of the curved text in the paragraph object can include determining spacing data for text runs of the curved text in the paragraph object. The disclosed systems and methods further comprise presenting output data representing the curved text using the spacing data for the text runs of the curved text.

Abstract: A multi-device rack-width-adapted rack system includes a multi-device rack width adapter system mounted to a rack having first and second sides defining a rack housing having a first housing width. The multi-device rack width adapter system includes a first multi-device rack width adapter subsystem in the rack housing mounted to the first side of the rack, a second multi-device rack width adapter subsystem in the rack housing mounted to the second side of the rack, and pairs of device coupling elements each including a first device coupling element on the first multi-device rack width adapter subsystem and a second device coupling element on the second multi-device rack width adapter subsystem. Each pair of device coupling elements may couple a second device to the rack in a second device housing defined by that pair of device coupling elements with a second housing width that is smaller than the first housing width.

Abstract: A multi-device rack-width-adapted rack system includes a multi-device rack width adapter system mounted to a rack having first and second sides defining a rack housing having a first housing width. The multi-device rack width adapter system includes pairs of device coupling elements that each couple a respective device to the rack in a device housing defined by that pair of device coupling elements with a second housing width that is smaller than the first housing width. A power distribution bus bar is mounted to the multi-device rack width adapter system, coupled to a powering device in the rack, and operates to directly dock with each respective device that is coupled to the rack by one of the plurality of pairs of device coupling elements and transmit power from the powering device to that respective device.

Abstract: A multi-device rack-width-adapted rack system includes a multi-device rack width adapter system mounted to a rack having first and second sides defining a rack housing having a first housing width. The multi-device rack width adapter system includes a first multi-device rack width adapter subsystem mounted to the first side of the rack, a second multi-device rack width adapter subsystem mounted to the second side of the rack and defining a first device housing a first device, and pairs of device coupling elements each including a first device coupling element on the first multi-device rack width adapter subsystem and a second device coupling element on the second multi-device rack width adapter subsystem. Each pair of device coupling elements may couple a second device to the rack in a second device housing defined by that pair of device coupling elements with a second housing width smaller than the first housing width.

Abstract: An air filter apparatus includes at least one frame that is configured to receive a filter media, and at least one sensing mechanism for sensing contamination of the filter media. The sensing mechanism can include a wave emitter and a wave detector. The wave emitter and the wave detector can be arranged so that the wave travels along a path that is substantially parallel to outer faces of the filter media. The wave detector can be located at a first edge of the frame, and the wave emitter can be located spaced apart laterally from the wave detector at a second edge of the frame, so that waves from the emitter can travel along the path through and laterally across the filter media towards the detector. The path can be substantially perpendicular to the general direction of air flow within the filter media.

Abstract: A method of collecting data in a vehicle includes receiving sensor data from at least one sensor. The method further includes determining whether one or more predetermined conditions are satisfied, wherein the one or more predetermined conditions relate to a rule for collecting sensor data. The method further includes storing the sensor data in a non-volatile memory (NVM) structure in response to a determination that at least one of the one or more predetermined conditions is satisfied. The method further includes storing the sensor data in a volatile memory (VM) structure in response to a determination that none of the one or more predetermined conditions are satisfied.