Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that combine NMR and IR spectroscopy measurements on a rock sample to determine data representing at least one property of the rock sample. In one embodiment, cuttings can be split into first and second lots. Results of an NMR measurement performed on the first lot of cuttings without cleaning can be analyzed to determine pore volume of the cuttings. Results of an IR spectroscopy measurement performed on the second lot of cuttings after solvent cleaning can be analyzed to determine matrix density of the cuttings. Porosity can be determined from the pore volume and matrix density of the cuttings. In another embodiment, combined NMR and IR spectroscopy measurements can be performed on an unprepared rock sample (without solvent cleaning) to characterize properties of kerogen in the rock sample and porosity. In another aspect, a method is provided that employs multi-nucleic NMR measurements to determine porosity.

Abstract: A method for characterizing organic matter in a geological rock formation includes performing a Raman spectroscopy measurement on a rock sample to acquire a Raman spectrum of the rock sample. The method includes analyzing the Raman spectrum of the rock sample to determine data characterizing at least one Raman spectral feature corresponding to the rock sample, inputting the data characterizing the at least one Raman spectral feature corresponding to the rock sample into a computation model that determines a value of a property of organic matter in the rock sample, and storing or outputting or displaying the value of the property of organic matter in the rock sample. In embodiments, the property of organic material in the rock sample can be a property of kerogen in the rock sample, or a property of asphaltenes or bitumen in the rock sample.

Abstract: A device may include a first rigid panel having a contact surface and a cosmetic surface. A device may include a frictious material positioned on the contact surface of the first rigid panel. A device may include a second rigid panel having a contact surface and a cosmetic surface, the second rigid panel movably connected to the first rigid panel by a hinged connector. A device may include a selective connector, including: a first connection interface coupled to the first rigid panel, and a second connection interface coupled to the second rigid panel.

Abstract: Rock properties of a geological formation may be determined using data representing elemental concentration within the geological formation. For example, the data representing the elemental concentration within the geological formation may be provided as input to a mapping function. The mapping function may capture nonlinear relationships among the concentrations of measurable elements in geological rock formation(s) and certain rock properties of said rock formation(s). Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to techniques that improve determinations of rock properties of geological formations.

Abstract: A method includes implementing, via an electronic controller of an aircraft, an extend command received by the electronic controller from a flight control computer to rotate a wingtip of a wing to a flight position. The method includes, in response to a first determination at the electronic controller that rotation of the wingtip stopped before the flight position during implementation of the extend command, sending a first notification signal to the flight control computer from the electronic controller to cause the aircraft to be grounded and to schedule maintenance of the aircraft. The first notification signal includes one or more first error codes. The first notification signal causes the maintenance to include wingtip-to-latch pin drop maintenance responsive to a determination of the electronic controller indicating that a first particular angle of the wingtip relative to a primary portion of the wing is in a latch pin interference range.

Abstract: A folding wingtip aircraft includes a wing that includes a primary portion and a wingtip. The folding wingtip aircraft includes a folding wingtip system configured to rotate the wingtip relative to the primary portion. The folding wingtip aircraft also includes a flight control computer. The flight control computer is configured to, in response to a first determination that a wingtip position of the wingtip is not in a folded position when a second determination indicates that a last completed command by the folding wingtip system was a fold command, set error codes for the folding wingtip system. The flight control computer is also configured to change a setting to indicate that the folding wingtip aircraft is grounded based on the error codes.

Abstract: A press wheel may be configured for use on cultivation equipment and may include a base member configured to be mounted to an axle. The base member may comprise a plate portion and a rim portion; a resilient coil member mounted to the plate portion of the base member; and a guard member mounted to the base member. The resilient coil member may be configured to wind about the base member to define an outer periphery of the press wheel extending from the plate portion toward the rim portion of the base member. The guard member may at least partially extend between the plate portion and the rim portion of the base member. The guard member may be configured to extend under the resilient coil member.

Abstract: Embodiments presented provide for a method for establishing a confidence assessment for data. Data may be segregated by features importance during the confidence assessment, allowing evaluators the ability to determine the quality of data being processed by the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to agricultural devices, and in particular, to a gauge wheel system for use in an agricultural device. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a gauge wheel for use on cultivation equipment comprising a hub member having a central bearing portion for mounting to the cultivation equipment; a peripheral flange portion displaced laterally with respect to the hub member; and a resilient coil member mounted to a surface of the hub member at a proximal end and comprising at least two windings that extend between the hub member and the peripheral flange portion to terminate at a free distal end adjacent the peripheral flange portion; wherein the free distal end of the resilient coil member is constrained to prevent contact of the resilient coil member with the peripheral flange portion.

Abstract: A crash barrier for an aircraft, which includes an array of elementary nets arranged parallel to each other. Each elementary net includes a generally vertical stop structure which extends between a first upper strap and at least one second lower strap. The first and second straps each includes two end portions for attaching to a braking device, wherein the end portions of the one and/or the other of the upper and lower straps includes a loosened intermediate section, that is, which is not tensed and which forms an “overlength.” The barrier includes an additional strap of which the opposite ends are fastened by linking means to the corresponding ends of the loosened intermediate section. The additional strap includes a region in which it is constituted by two distinct and contiguous strands. The binding wire, that is, the weft or warp wire of this additional strap being common to the two strands. The pull-out resistance of the binding wire being less than that of the linking means.

Abstract: A crash barrier for an aircraft, which includes an array of elementary nets arranged parallel to each other. Each elementary net includes a generally vertical stop structure which extends between a first upper strap and at least one second lower strap. The first and second straps each includes two end portions for attaching to a braking device, wherein the end portions of the one and/or the other of the upper and lower straps includes a loosened intermediate section, that is, which is not tensed and which forms an “overlength.” The barrier includes an additional strap of which the opposite ends are fastened by linking means to the corresponding ends of the loosened intermediate section. The additional strap includes a region in which it is constituted by two distinct and contiguous strands. The binding wire, that is, the weft or warp wire of this additional strap being common to the two strands. The pull-out resistance of the binding wire being less than that of the linking means.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying augmented reality information for a real object. A transparent display displays the information for the real object within a field of view, such that the information and the real object are simultaneously viewable by a user. Data-gathering peripheral devices gather data of the field of view, including a camera gathering visual data for tracking the real object. An articulating arm moveably supports and facilitates repositioning the display and redirecting the data-gathering peripheral devices in a particular direction. A security interlock disables the data-gathering peripherals when the articulating arm is moved beyond a pre-established threshold, thereby preventing the data-gathering peripherals from gathering data of a real environment outside of a limit of the field of view as determined by the pre-established threshold. The security interlock may include an adjustable contact switch which adjustably defines the pre-established threshold in at least one direction.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to learn and apply a mapping function from data representing concentrations of atomic elements in a geological formation (or other data corresponding thereto) to mineral component concentrations in the geological formation (and/or from mineral component concentrations to reconstructed elemental concentrations in the geological formation). The mapping function can be derived from a trained neural network (such as an autoencoder). The output of the mapping function can be used to determine estimates of one or more formation properties, such as formation matrix density, formation porosity, matrix Sigma, formation saturation, other formation property, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An III-nitride power semiconductor based heterojunction device comprising a first heterojunction and a second heterojunction transistor, wherein the second heterojunction transistor has a substantially identical structure to the first heterojunction transistor, and wherein the second heterojunction transistor is scaled to a smaller area or gate perimeter than the first heterojunction transistor by a scale factor X, where X is larger than 1.

Abstract: A system for accessing protected data comprising a token retriever system operating on a processor and configured to receive a token from a user and to transmit a request including the token to a detokenization system over a data communications medium. The detokenization system configured to receive the token, to verify that the request has been received from an authorized source, and to transmit a response to the request that includes an account number associated with the token. The token retriever system is configured to receive the account number and to display the account number for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A device for absorbing kinetic energy of a vehicle or any other moving body includes at least one bundle of straps formed by at least one strap having at least one first strand and at least one second strand secured by a connection means capable of being progressively destroyed by a tensile force intended to be applied on the first strand of the strap. The device also includes at least one anchoring means suitable for connecting the kinetic energy absorption device to a structure on which is intended to be installed. The anchoring means is arranged downstream of the bundle of straps with respect to a deployment direction of the strap under the tensile force intended to be applied on the first strand of the strap.

Abstract: A method of determining a payload mass, the method comprising receiving rope data indicative of the rope force from the rope force sensor, receive position data indicative of the current shovel position from the one or more position sensors, determine a payload mass based on the rope force, the current shovel position, and a defined relationship between a kinetic energy of the mining shovel, a potential energy of the mining shovel, one or more degrees of freedom of the mining shovel, and one or more forces experienced by the mining shovel, and provide the payload mass to a display device associated with the mining shovel.

Abstract: A system for accessing protected data comprising a token retriever system operating on a processor and configured to receive a token from a user and to transmit a request including the token to a detokenization system over a data communications medium. The detokenization system configured to receive the token, to verify that the request has been received from an authorized source, and to transmit a response to the request that includes an account number associated with the token. The token retriever system is configured to receive the account number and to display the account number for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A press wheel for use on cultivation equipment. The press wheel comprises a base plate configured to be mounted to an axle; a resilient coil member mounted to the base plate and configured to wind about the base plate to define an outer periphery of the press wheel; and at least one brace member mounted to the base plate to span at least partially across the press wheel. The at least one brace member comprises opposing ends configured to be located below the resilient coil member to prevent excessive deflection of the resilient coil member as the press wheel is in use.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are provided for determining routes within a location. Location information for a location may be obtained. The location information may include terrain information for the location. A set of restricted regions within the location may be determined based on the location information. A set of paths within the location may be determined based on the set of restricted regions. An interface through which information describing the set of paths within the location is accessible may be provided.