Abstract: A flexible U-bolt assembly includes a clamping bracket including a receiver and a U-bolt including (a) a first end fixed to the clamping bracket. (b) a second end adapted for receipt in the receiver and (c) a flexible elongated body extending between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A flexible U-bolt assembly includes a clamping bracket including a receiver and a U-bolt including (a) a first end fixed to the clamping bracket, (b) a second end adapted for receipt in the receiver and (c) a flexible elongated body extending between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a control system for a vehicle, the control system comprising at least one controller and being configured to: obtain image data relating to terrain to be traversed by the vehicle, and for each of a plurality of sub-regions of the image data: determine probability data relating to whether the respective sub-region relates to a path region or a non-path region of the terrain; and determine a cost for the vehicle to traverse a portion of the terrain to which the sub-region relates depending on the probability data meeting one or more path probability criteria indicating that the sub-region relates to the path region, one or more non-path probability criteria indicating that the sub-region relates to the non-path region or neither the path probability criteria nor the non-path probability criteria; and determining a vehicle path in dependence on the determined costs.

Abstract: A computer system for facilitating communications between users is configured for: (A) receiving, from a first user, one or more user watch area attributes; (B) using the one or more user watch area attributes to define a watch area; (C) receiving, from a second user, a message associated with a geographical location; (D) determining whether the geographical location is located within the user watch area; (E) at least partially in response to determining that the geographical location is located within the user watch area, subscribing the first user to a thread of messages that includes the message; and (F) dynamically adjusting a shape of the user watch area based, at least in part, on a factor selected from a group consisting of: (1) a number of message postings within the user watch area; and (2) a population density of an area that is within the user watch area.

Abstract: A control system (10, 19, 185C) for a vehicle (100), the system comprising a processing means (10, 19) arranged to receive, from terrain data capture means (185C) arranged to capture data in respect of terrain ahead of the vehicle by means of one or more sensors, terrain information indicative of the topography of an area extending ahead of the vehicle (100), wherein the terrain information comprises data defining at least one 2D image of the terrain ahead of the vehicle, wherein the processing means (10, 19) is configured to: perform a segmentation operation on image data defining one said at least one 2D image and identify in the image data edges of a predicted path of the vehicle; calculate a 3D point cloud dataset in respect of the terrain ahead of the vehicle based on the terrain information; determine the 3D coordinates of lateral edges of the predicted path of the vehicle by reference to the point cloud dataset, based on the coordinates of edges of the predicted path identified in the 2D image, to dete

Abstract: A unitary bogie frame for a bogie of a rail vehicle, includes: two side beams and at least one support beam extending in the transverse direction of the bogie frame and rigidly connected to each of the two side beams. The support beam includes a support portion for supporting a drive unit of the bogie and a slender portion. The support portion is directly connected to one of the two side beams and is connected to the other of the two side beams through the slender portion. The planar second moment of area and the polar second moment of area of any cross section of the support portion of the support beam are at least twice as great as the planar second moment of area and the polar second moment of area, respectively, of any cross-section of the slender portion of the support beam.

Abstract: A flexible U-bolt assembly includes a clamping bracket including a receiver and a U-bolt including (a) a first end fixed to the clamping bracket, (b) a second end adapted for receipt in the receiver and (c) a flexible elongated body extending between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a vehicle, the vehicle (800) being operable in an at least partly autonomous mode and a manual mode, the control system comprising input means (291, 292) for receiving a gaze signal (211) indicative of a direction of a gaze of an occupant of the vehicle (800), and a contact signal (212) indicative of physical contact between the occupant and a control of the vehicle, control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) configured to determine an estimate of the occupant's attention to a driving task in the at least partly autonomous mode in dependence on the gaze signal (211) and to determine when the occupant is at least partly obscured relative to the at least one imaging means (150, 220), wherein the control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) is configured to determine the estimate of the occupant's attention to the driving task in dependence on the contact signal when it is determined that the occupant is at least partly obscured.

Abstract: A composite for use as an electrode, the composition comprising a uniformly distributed spontaneously formed segregated network of carbon nanotubes, metallic nanowires or a combination thereof, and a particulate active material, and in which the composite is free of carbon black and has no additional polymeric binder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the allocation of computing resources in a fantasy sports contest. In one embodiment, software is disclosed that enables and operator to implement a fantasy sports league having a plurality of fantasy owners. Individual ones of the fantasy owners are enabled with the ability to activate one or more fantasy players from their team for a subset of a given contest. Accordingly, fantasy points are accrued that add and display each fantasy owner's points that have been accrued in a scoring period to track competitive rankings within the given fantasy league. The overall system may allocate computing resources using a content management system in order to optimize the operation of the fantasy league and provide for improved user experience.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a vehicle, the vehicle (800) being operable in an at least partly autonomous mode and a manual mode, the control system comprising input means (291, 292) for receiving a gaze signal (211) indicative of a direction of a gaze of an occupant of the vehicle (800), and a contact signal (212) indicative of physical contact between the occupant and a control of the vehicle, control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) configured to determine an estimate of the occupant's attention to a driving task in the at least partly autonomous mode in dependence on the gaze signal (211) and to determine when the occupant is at least partly obscured relative to the at least one imaging means (150, 220), wherein the control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) is configured to determine the estimate of the occupant's attention to the driving task in dependence on the contact signal when it is determined that the occupant is at least partly obscured.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a vehicle, the vehicle (800) being operable in an at least partly autonomous mode and a manual mode, the control system comprising input means (291, 292) for receiving a gaze signal (211) indicative of a direction of a gaze of an occupant of the vehicle (800), and a contact signal (212) indicative of physical contact between the occupant and a control of the vehicle, control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) configured to determine an estimate of the occupant's attention to a driving task in the at least partly autonomous mode in dependence on the gaze signal (211) and to determine when the occupant is at least partly obscured relative to the at least one imaging means (150, 220), wherein the control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) is configured to determine the estimate of the occupant's attention to the driving task in dependence on the contact signal when it is determined that the occupant is at least partly obscured.

Abstract: A computer system for facilitating communications between users is configured for: (A) receiving, from a first user, one or more user watch area attributes; (B) using the one or more user watch area attributes to define a watch area; (C) receiving, from a second user, a message associated with a geographical location; (D) determining whether the geographical location is located within the user watch area; (E) at least partially in response to determining that the geographical location is located within the user watch area, subscribing the first user to a thread of messages that includes the message; and (F) dynamically adjusting a shape of the user watch area based, at least in part, on a factor selected from a group consisting of: (1) a number of message postings within the user watch area; and (2) a population density of an area that is within the user watch area.

Abstract: A computer system for facilitating communications between users is configured for: (A) receiving, from a first user, one or more user watch area attributes; (B) using the one or more user watch area attributes to define a watch area; (C) receiving, from a second user, a message associated with a geographical location; (D) determining whether the geographical location is located within the user watch area; (E) at least partially in response to determining that the geographical location is located within the user watch area, subscribing the first user to a thread of messages that includes the message; and (F) dynamically adjusting a shape of the user watch area based, at least in part, on a factor selected from a group consisting of: (1) a number of message postings within the user watch area; and (2) a population density of an area that is within the user watch area.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an apparatus comprising at least one microfluidic channel within an anisotropic composite material structure comprising multiple electrically and thermally conductive pathways, the method comprising providing an electrode within a composite material, the electrode positioned in a desired location for a microfluidic channel applying an electric field across at least a portion of the composite material using the electrode whereby to define the pathways and curing the composite material whereby to fix the pathways in position in the composite material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a control system for a vehicle, the control system comprising at least one controller and being configured to: obtain image data relating to terrain to be traversed by the vehicle, and for each of a plurality of sub-regions of the image data: determine probability data relating to whether the respective sub-region relates to a path region or a non-path region of the terrain; and determine a cost for the vehicle to traverse a portion of the terrain to which the sub-region relates depending on the probability data meeting one or more path probability criteria indicating that the sub-region relates to the path region, one or more non-path probability criteria indicating that the sub-region relates to the non-path region or neither the path probability criteria nor the non-path probability criteria; and determining a vehicle path in dependence on the determined costs.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for a vehicle, the vehicle (800) being operable in an at least partly autonomous mode and a manual mode, the control system comprising input means (291, 292) for receiving a gaze signal (211) indicative of a direction of a gaze of an occupant of the vehicle (800), and a contact signal (212) indicative of physical contact between the occupant and a control of the vehicle, control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) configured to determine an estimate of the occupant's attention to a driving task in the at least partly autonomous mode in dependence on the gaze signal (211) and to determine when the occupant is at least partly obscured relative to the at least one imaging means (150, 220), wherein the control means (250, 260, 270, 280, 290) is configured to determine the estimate of the occupant's attention to the driving task in dependence on the contact signal when it is determined that the occupant is at least partly obscured.

Abstract: A controller for controlling a pneumatic control valve (PCV) in a central tire inflation system (CTIS). The controller includes an electronic processor having an electrical input for receiving a supply-side pressure signal. The electronic processor is configured to control a first control valve (VINSS) to generate a pneumatic control signal for changing an operating state of a pneumatic control valve (PCV). The electronic processor also monitors the supply-side pressure signal and identifies a change in the operating state of the pneumatic control valve (PCV) in dependence on a change in the supply-side pressure. The electronic processor is configured to output a first valve close signal upon determining that the pneumatic control valve (PCV) has changed operating state. Also provided is a CTIS incorporating a controller; to a vehicle; and to a method of controlling a pneumatic control valve (PCV).

Abstract: A central tire inflation system (CTIS) for a vehicle includes a reservoir for supplying air to the vehicle tires, a pressure sensor for monitoring air pressure in the reservoir, a compressor for supplying compressed air along a first flow path to the reservoir, a compressor timer for monitoring the run-time of the compressor, a dryer disposed on the first flow path for drying air supplied by the compressor, a purging system for routing air through the dryer along a second flow path to purge liquid from the dryer, and a controller for controlling the flow of air in the CTIS.

Abstract: According to the embodiments provided herein, a photovoltaic device can have an energy side configured to be exposed to a light source. The photovoltaic device can include an absorber layer. The absorber layer can include a first surface facing the energy side and a thickness defined between the first surface and a second surface. The absorber layer can include mercury having a mole fraction y, cadmium having a mole fraction (1?y), and tellurium. The mole fraction y of the mercury can vary through the thickness of the absorber layer with distance from the first surface of the absorber layer.