Abstract: A blood storage container for the anaerobic storage of blood, having enhanced sealing methods and materials for the preservation of stored blood is provided.

Abstract: An automated mass production process including: (a) advancing a supply carrier toward a stop position adjacent a syringe insertion station, the supply carrier holding a pre-filled syringe and the syringe insertion station including an arm, a receiving port and a driver; (b) aligning a vertical axis of the driver of the syringe insertion station with a vertical axis of the receiving port of the syringe insertion station; (c) advancing an injector body toward the receiving port in synchronization with the supply carrier to the stop position; (d) moving, by the arm, the pre-filled syringe from the supply carrier to the vertical axis of the receiving port of the syringe insertion station; (e) applying a downward force by the driver along the vertical axis to direct the pre-filled syringe into the injector body; (f) retracting the arm and the driver from the pre-filled syringe.

Abstract: A high capacity current lead (10) comprises components that are electrically coupled using indium joints. The current lead includes a heat exchanger having a portion at room temperature (100) and a portion (200) within a vacuum cryostat. The room-temperature portion is temperature controlled against both overheating and over-cooling. The cryogenic portion (200) of the heat exchanger is electrically coupled to a coolant boiling chamber (300) using indium joints. The boiling chamber (300) has a lid and a base that may be electrically coupled using indium joints, or they may be brazed. The boiling chamber (300) is surrounded by a vacuum lid that may be electrically coupled to the base using indium joints, or brazed. The base is electrically coupled to a superconductor module (400) having high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tapes for conveying current to a device, such as a superconducting electromagnet.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of imaging devices in a vehicle includes determining that a change of data security mode is indicated for frames of image data transmitted over a first data communication link, determining whether a sensor management system has sufficient processing capacity to support the change of data security mode, increasing the processing capacity of the sensor management system by modifying data security settings for at least one other data communication link when the processing capacity of the sensor management system is insufficient to support the change of data security mode, and initiating the change of data security mode when the sensor management system has sufficient processing capacity to support the change of data security mode. The change of data security mode may include a change from an application-based to a link-based data security mode or a change from the link-based to the application-based data security mode.

Abstract: A processing circuit is coupled to imaging devices through multiple data communication links. Each data communication link couples at least one imaging device with the processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to determine when a change is required in a first data protection configuration that protects first image data transmitted over a first data communication link, and determine a second data protection configuration to be used when second image data is transmitted from a first imaging device over the first data communication link to an image processing circuit. The first data protection configuration or the second data protection configuration provides a partial integrity mode of data protection for frames of image data transmitted over the first data communication link. The partial integrity mode protects some, but not all frames of image data transmitted over the first data communication link using a message authentication code.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems for lightweight, low-latency authentication and association between STAs and APs in wireless local area networks (WLANs). In various aspects, an apparatus may transmit, over a WLAN prior to authentication by an access point (AP), a first Extensible Authentication Protocol Over a Local Area Network (EAPoL) frame including first information associated with an EAPoL protocol and second information associated with an encryption protocol. The apparatus may further receive, over the WLAN, a second EAPoL frame indicating successful authentication by the AP in accordance with the EAPoL protocol, the second EAPoL frame including third information associated with the encryption protocol.

Abstract: An approach for facilitating mechanical and electrical connection of electric machines and electrical components in an electrical system using connectors with quick connect/disconnect electrical connectors is disclosed. Each quick connect/disconnect electrical connector can be placed on the end of an electrical power distribution cable that connects with an electric machine or electrical component. The electric machines and electrical components and the electrical power distribution cables can have hollow coolant passages formed therein to receive cooling fluid from a cooling device for direct cooling of the electric machines, electrical components and the electrical power distribution cables.

Abstract: A susceptor for use in a processing chamber for supporting a wafer includes a susceptor substrate having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, and a coating layer deposited on the susceptor substrate. The front side has a pocket configured to hold a wafer to be processed in a processing chamber, the pocket being textured with a first pattern. The back side is textured with a second pattern.

Abstract: A method of forming a packing cartridge from a plurality of packing components comprising placing a plurality of individual packing components in a stacked manner in a die tool assembly and compressing the plurality of packing components in opposite directions to form the packing cartridge. The plurality of packing components forming the packing cartridge are mechanically linked together.

Abstract: Communications systems and methods for communicating data are provided. In one example, the communications system includes an outer ring having an inner surface and an inner ring having an outer surface. The inner surface and the outer surface are separated by a gap that extends around the inner ring to define a loop. A modulating light arrangement receives data and produces modulated light. A first light diffusing optical fiber and a second light diffusing optical fiber are disposed on a first side of the gap and extend in the loop to define an optical data ring. The first light diffusing optical fiber and the second light diffusing optical fiber cooperate to diffuse the modulated light along the optical data ring. A detector is disposed on the second side of the gap and detects the diffuse modulated light.

Abstract: An electronic access key system includes an access device. The access device is configured to receive an electronic access key from a presenter computing system of a presenter and control access to a physical space. The electronic access key was previously digitally signed by an issuer computing system of an issuer associated with the access device by generating a digital signature using a private key of the issuer, which is of a cryptographic key pair that also includes a public key. The access device stores the public key of the issuer associated therewith prior to receiving the electronic access key from the presenter computing system. Upon receiving the electronic access key, access device verifies the electronic access key with the public key of the issuer and denies the presenter access to the physical space if the electronic access key is not verified.

Abstract: A converter for electrical connection to a three-phase electrical grid and a single-phase electrical grid is provided. The converter includes three DAB modules, each for converting a respective alternating current of a three-phase electrical grid. When connected to a single-phase electrical grid, the third DAB module is bi-directional such that it is operable to filter the power output of the first and second DAB modules. The converter further includes a filter capacitor in electrical communication with the third DAB module through a relay, wherein the relay is responsive to a controller to couple the third DAB module to the filter capacitor when the single-phase electrical grid is detected and to couple the third DAB module to a grid rectifier when the three-phase electrical grid is detected.

Abstract: Described herein are concepts, system and techniques which provide a means to construct robust high-field superconducting magnets using simple fabrication techniques and modular components that scale well toward commercialization. The resulting magnet assembly—which utilizes non-insulated, high temperature superconducting tapes (HTS) and provides for optimized coolant pathways—is inherently strong structurally, which enables maximum utilization of the high magnetic fields available with HTS technology. In addition, the concepts described herein provide for control of quench-induced current distributions within the tape stack and surrounding superstructure to safely dissipate quench energy, while at the same time obtaining acceptable magnet charge time. The net result is a structurally and thermally robust, high-field magnet assembly that is passively protected against quench fault conditions.

Abstract: A system and method for storing, recording, and perusing video messages as a messaging service. The opt-in method manages the processes of creating and replaying the video through an application interface available to registered users. Callers are able to witness greetings left by boxholders and, in turn, record their own messages or follow up through other communication channels. Boxholders are able to leave one or more greetings, potentially designating greetings to specific callers, as well as managing the messages left by their callers. Video files can also be uploaded as greetings or messages through an alternative interface.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless communications. According to certain aspects, a method that may be performed by an access point (AP) includes outputting, for transmission to an access point (AP), a request to associate with the AP, wherein the request is encrypted with a first set of one or more keys; obtaining, from the AP, a response to the request; decrypting the response, based on the first set of keys, to obtain a second set of one or more keys; and using the second set of keys for secure data exchange with the AP.

Abstract: A method of controlling an adjustable chair comprising the steps of measuring the height of a person, entering the height of the person into a software application on a mobile device, taking a photograph of the person with a mobile device, analyzing the photograph to determine physical measurements of the person, storing the measurements in the mobile device; calculating optimum ergonomic adjustment of the chair based upon the stored measurements; and, transmitting signals to a controller in the chair to control actuators and adjust various components in the chair to achieve optimum ergonomic adjustment. The technology also includes the ergonomic task chair adjusted by the aforementioned method.

Abstract: An electric machine with a low profile retention assembly for retention of a stator core is disclosed. A first housing houses the stator core. The first housing has an axial end face with a circumferentially extending, shaped profile having recessed portions that project axially inward alternating with non-recessed portions. A portion of the stator core extends axially out from the recessed portions. A core retention spring is disposed circumferentially at the axial end face of the first housing. The core retention spring has direct contact with the portion of the stator core that extends axially out from the recessed portions of the first housing and the shaped profile of the housing. The core retention spring pushes against the portion of the stator core that extends that extends axially out from the first housing, imparting one or more of an axial load and radial load into the stator core.

Abstract: An approach for facilitating mechanical and electrical connection of electric machines and electrical components in an electrical system using connectors with quick connect/disconnect electrical connectors is disclosed. Each quick connect/disconnect electrical connector can be placed on the end of an electrical power distribution cable that connects with an electric machine or electrical component. The electric machines and electrical components and the electrical power distribution cables can have hollow coolant passages formed therein to receive cooling fluid from a cooling device for direct cooling of the electric machines, electrical components and the electrical power distribution cables.