Abstract: Embodiments may be implemented by a computing device, such as a head-mountable display or mobile phone, in order to pre-emptively warm up the device's camera, when it is probable that a user will be taking a photo. An illustrative method involves a computing device (a) receiving sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the computing device, wherein the computing device comprises an image-capture device, (b) analyzing the sensor data to detect at least one pre-image-capture signal, wherein the at least one pre-image-capture signal indicates a subsequent image-capture signal is likely to be received, and (c) in response to detecting the at least one pre-image-capture signal, causing the computing device to initiate an image-capture preparation process that prepares the image-capture device to capture an image.

Abstract: A termination unit for a superconductor network. Including a primary system that includes a first superconductor cable. Also a first superconducting coil and a first auxiliary magnetizing coil, each coil wound around the first superconductor cable. Also a terminal including a first leg, the first leg including an aperture configured to receive the first superconductor cable. The first leg defining a clearance about the first superconductor cable at ambient temperature and arranged to firmly clamp onto the first superconductor cable at a cryogenic temperature. The termination unit including a cooling system arranged to enclose and cool the primary system to cryogenic temperatures.

Abstract: A termination unit for a superconductor network. Including a primary system that includes a first superconductor cable. Also a first superconducting coil and a first auxiliary magnetising coil, each coil wound around the first superconductor cable. Also a terminal including a first leg, the first leg including an aperture configured to receive the first superconductor cable. The first leg defining a clearance about the first superconductor cable at ambient temperature and arranged to firmly clamp onto the first superconductor cable at a cryogenic temperature. The termination unit including a cooling system arranged to enclose and cool the primary system to cryogenic temperatures.

Abstract: Embodiments may be implemented by a computing device, such as a head-mountable display or mobile phone, in order to pre-emptively warm up the device's camera, when it is probable that a user will be taking a photo. An illustrative method involves a computing device (a) receiving sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the computing device, wherein the computing device comprises an image-capture device, (b) analyzing the sensor data to detect at least one pre-image-capture signal, wherein the at least one pre-image-capture signal indicates a subsequent image-capture signal is likely to be received, and (c) in response to detecting the at least one pre-image-capture signal, causing the computing device to initiate an image-capture preparation process that prepares the image-capture device to capture an image.

Abstract: An aircraft electrical actuator arrangement includes a plurality of actuators and a master power converter to convert power from the electrical power distribution network for supply to each actuator. The actuators include an environmental control system actuator, an aileron actuator, a flap actuator, a slat actuator, a landing gear actuator, a thrust reverser actuator, a brake actuator and a taxiing actuator. A controller is coupled to the master power converter and is arranged to allow the supply of power from the master power converter to the environmental control system actuator during a first mode of operation of the aircraft. The controller is arranged to allow the supply of electrical power from the master power converter to at least one of the aileron, the flap, the slat, the landing gear, the thrust reverser, the brake actuator or the taxiing actuator during a second mode of operation of the aircraft.

Abstract: Apparatus indicated generally at 26 is incorporated within an aircraft. The apparatus 26 includes an electric motor 28, a first drive train 30 and a second drive train 32. The first drive train 30 provides drive from the electric motor 28 for one or more of the wheels 20, allowing the electric motor 28 to propel the aircraft when taxiing. The second drive train 32 provides drive from the electric motor 28 for an aircraft system which is operational at least when the aircraft is in flight. In this example, the electric motor 28 is illustrated using the second drive train 32 for driving a compressor 34 of the ECS 24, the compressor 34 being responsible for cabin pressurization during flight. A clutch 36 allows the drive train 30 to be connected or disconnected from the electric motor 28, thereby connecting or disconnecting the drive from the electric motor 28 to the wheels 20. The clutch 36 is controlled to disconnect the first drive train 30 when the aircraft is in flight.

Abstract: Method and system of providing an association between a system's meta-tagged data objects and a list of terms, the association indicating which objects are and are not covered by a given policy, in one aspect, may comprise obtaining a list of terms and a policy that includes one or more of the terms; identifying a plurality of meta-tags used in a system; developing one or more mappings between the terms and the meta-tags; identifying system data objects in the system having one or more meta-tags; creating for each meta-tag of each system data object identified, an association between the system data object and the one or more terms to which the meta-tag is mapped, the association indicating whether the system data object is or is not covered by the policy.

Abstract: A method (and structure) of providing a composite data feed for an online meeting includes at least one of providing a capability for at least one participant node in the online meeting to input a layout rule for a customized composite image of the online meeting and receiving a layout rule defining a composite image of the online meeting that can be customized for at least one participant node in the online meeting.

Abstract: A method, system, computer program product, and computer program storage device for determining an assignment of a task to a consultant is disclosed. The method, system, computer program product, and computer program storage device determine the assignment based not only on availability and skill set, but also based on an estimated impact on the emotional state and the physical state of consultants.

Abstract: A fault current limiter comprising: an input node; an output node; a variable impedance element coupled between the input node and the output node; a closed loop cryocooler circuit, comprising a first cryocooler for cooling the variable impedance element and a second cryocooler, thermally coupled to the first cryocooler, for cooling the first coolant, wherein the variable impedance element comprises Magnesium Diboride.

Abstract: An aircraft (40) electrical actuator arrangement comprises a plurality of electrical actuators (11) coupled to an electrical power distribution network, the electrical power distribution network has a master power converter (1) to convert electrical power from the electrical power distribution network for supply to each electrical actuator (11). The electrical actuators (11) comprise an environmental control system actuator (68), an aileron actuator (78), a flap actuator (70), a slat actuator (72), a landing gear actuator (76), a thrust reverser actuator (74), a brake actuator (80) and a taxiing actuator (82). A controller is coupled to the master power converter (1). The controller is arranged to allow the supply of electrical power from the master power converter (1) to the environmental control system actuator (68) during a first mode of operation of the aircraft (40).

Abstract: Apparatus indicated generally at 26 is incorporated within an aircraft. The apparatus 26 includes an electric motor 28, a first drive train 30 and a second drive train 32. The first drive train 30 provides drive from the electric motor 28 for one or more of the wheels 20, allowing the electric motor 28 to propel the aircraft when taxiing. The second drive train 32 provides drive from the electric motor 28 for an aircraft system which is operational at least when the aircraft is in flight. In this example, the electric motor 28 is illustrated using the second drive train 32 for driving a compressor 34 of the ECS 24, the compressor 34 being responsible for cabin pressurisation during flight. A clutch 36 allows the drive train 30 to be connected or disconnected from the electric motor 28, thereby connecting or disconnecting the drive from the electric motor 28 to the wheels 20. The clutch 36 is controlled to disconnect the first drive train 30 when the aircraft is in flight.

Abstract: Method and system of providing an association between a system's meta-tagged data objects and a list of terms, the association indicating which objects are and are not covered by a given policy, in one aspect, may comprise obtaining a list of terms and a policy that includes one or more of the terms; identifying a plurality of meta-tags used in a system; developing one or more mappings between the terms and the meta-tags; identifying system data objects in the system having one or more meta-tags; creating for each meta-tag of each system data object identified, an association between the system data object and the one or more terms to which the meta-tag is mapped, the association indicating whether the system data object is or is not covered by the policy.

Abstract: A method, system, computer program product, and computer program storage device for determining an assignment of a task to a consultant is disclosed. The method, system, computer program product, and computer program storage device determine the assignment based not only on availability and skill set, but also based on an estimated impact on the emotional state and the physical state of consultants.

Abstract: A fault current limiter comprising: an input node; an output node; a variable impedance element coupled between the input node and the output node; a closed loop cryocooler circuit, comprising a first cryocooler for cooling the variable impedance element and a second cryocooler, thermally coupled to the first cryocooler, for cooling the first coolant, wherein the variable impedance element comprises Magnesium Diboride.

Abstract: Method and system of providing an association between a system's meta-tagged data objects and a list of terms, the association indicating which objects are and are not covered by a given policy, in one aspect, may comprise obtaining a list of terms and a policy that includes one or more of the terms; identifying a plurality of meta-tags used in a system; developing one or more mappings between the terms and the meta-tags; identifying system data objects in the system having one or more meta-tags; creating for each meta-tag of each system data object identified, an association between the system data object and the one or more terms to which the meta-tag is mapped, the association indicating whether the system data object is or is not covered by the policy.

Abstract: Method and system of providing an association between a system's meta-tagged data objects and a list of terms, the association indicating which objects are and are not covered by a given policy, in one aspect, may comprise obtaining a list of terms and a policy that includes one or more of the terms; identifying a plurality of meta-tags used in a system; developing one or more mappings between the terms and the meta-tags; identifying system data objects in the system having one or more meta-tags; creating for each meta-tag of each system data object identified, an association between the system data object and the one or more terms to which the meta-tag is mapped, the association indicating whether the system data object is or is not covered by the policy.

Abstract: A fault current limiter comprising: an input node; an output node; a variable impedance element coupled between the input node and the output node; a multi-cycle refrigeration system, comprising a first coolant cycle for cooling the variable impedance element and a second coolant cycle, thermally coupled to the first coolant cycle, for cooling the first coolant, wherein the variable impedance element comprises Magnesium Diboride.

Abstract: A system for optimizing at least one of a design, production, or testing process of a product in a mass manufacturing process includes: a central processing unit; a network interface operatively connected to the central processing unit; a storage device; a memory including logic for execution by the central processing unit, wherein the logic includes: a server handler made up of a client applet and a client interface servlet which are configured for enabling authorized end-user communication; an error data collection handler configured for gathering error data; an error data classification handler; an analysis handler; a suggested actions report handler; and the system further includes a server database configured for storing, modifying, and deleting data.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of optimizing a design of a product in a mass manufacturing process includes steps of: collecting error data relating to a product; classifying the error data into categories of errors to provide classifier error data; analyzing relationships among the classified error data; producing an analysis report; and recommending modifications to an end user for the design of the product.