Abstract: A method for detecting defects in battery cells includes receiving an X-Ray radiographic image of a battery cell and segmenting the X-Ray radiographic image into regions of interest using a classifier. The method includes processing the segmented X-Ray radiographic image using the classifier to identify features of the battery cell, detecting whether one or more of the features in the processed X-Ray radiographic image is defective using the classifier, and determining using the classifier whether the battery cell is defective based on whether one or more of the features in the processed X-Ray radiographic image is defective.

Abstract: Described herein is a nonwoven wipe comprising a plurality of polyolefin fibers, wherein the plurality of polyolefin fibers have an average fiber diameter of at least 200 nm and at most 3.5 micrometers, and wherein the plurality of polyolefin fibers have a basis weight of at least 20 and no more than 100 grams per square meter. Such nonwoven wipes can be used with an aqueous solution, optionally comprising an active ingredient, to decontaminate a surface. Also disclosed herein in a decontamination kit providing the same and a method of decontaminating a surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for session management. The disclosed system allows for seamless merging and splitting of network sessions in a multiplayer network gaming environment. Seamless session management allows dynamic movement of players in a virtual world during gameplay without unnecessary loading and/or stalling. As the players in the virtual world move around, the management of active game sessions can be improved to effect a more realistic perceived population.

Abstract: A method of removing pathogens from a surface is described. In particular, a method including providing a wipe including guanidinyl-containing polymer coating, providing a liquid disinfectant having an associated disinfection time t for at least one pathogen is described. The method may help provide safe levels of disinfection even with a significant associated error in dwell time.

Abstract: An article, and method of use, wherein the article includes: a substrate; a cationic coating bound to the substrate, wherein the cationic coating includes a guanidinyl-containing polymer that is crosslinked on the substrate; wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is of the following Formula (I), wherein: R3 is a H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or Polymer; each R4 is independently H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, or C5-C12(hetero)aryl; each R5 is H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or N(R4)2; Polymer is a residue of an aminopolymer chain; m is 1 or 2; and x is an integer of at least 1; and wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is crosslinked with an amine-reactive polyepoxy compound having pendant —OH groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for session management. The disclosed system allows for seamless merging and splitting of network sessions in a multiplayer network gaming environment. Seamless session management allows dynamic movement of players in a virtual world during gameplay without unnecessary loading and/or stalling. As the players in the virtual world move around, the management of active game sessions can be improved to effect a more realistic perceived population.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for session management. The disclosed system allows for seamless merging and splitting of network sessions in a multiplayer network gaming environment. Seamless session management allows dynamic movement of players in a virtual world during gameplay without unnecessary loading and/or stalling. As the players in the virtual world move around, the management of active game sessions can be improved to effect a more realistic perceived population.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for session management. The disclosed system allows for seamless merging and splitting of network sessions in a multiplayer network gaming environment. Seamless session management allows dynamic movement of players in a virtual world during gameplay without unnecessary loading and/or stalling. As the players in the virtual world move around, the management of active game sessions can be improved to effect a more realistic perceived population.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for session management. The disclosed system allows for seamless merging and splitting of network sessions in a multiplayer network gaming environment. Seamless session management allows dynamic movement of players in a virtual world during gameplay without unnecessary loading and/or stalling. As the players in the virtual world move around, the management of active game sessions can be improved to effect a more realistic perceived population.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to wipes that include aqueous compositions and methods for coating, particularly protecting and optionally cleaning, surfaces, particularly metallic surfaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a dusting article comprising a first material comprising a lofty nonwoven web, the first material forming a continuous loop with an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a first end and a second end. An adhesive layer is on at least the exterior surface of the first material. A second material comprising a barrier layer is disposed on the interior surface of the first material. And the first end comprises an opening.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for session management. The disclosed system allows for seamless merging and splitting of network sessions in a multiplayer network gaming environment. Seamless session management allows dynamic movement of players in a virtual world during gameplay without unnecessary loading and/or stalling. As the players in the virtual world move around, the management of active game sessions can be improved to effect a more realistic perceived population.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a cleaning apparatus are disclosed. The cleaning apparatus can have a working surface that is configured to interface with a cleaning surface. The cleaning apparatus can include a first material and a second material. The first material can have an open lofty structure with an adhesive on a surface which comprises at least a portion of the working surface of the cleaning apparatus. The first material configured to collect debris. The second material can be coupled to the first material and can have a sorbent structure configured to sorb a liquid from the cleaning surface.

Abstract: A series type hybrid electric vehicle that controls an internal combustion engine, generator, and electric motor for reducing the load applied to the internal combustion engine when the internal combustion engine is restarted, lowers the thermal stresses to the internal combustion engine when the engine is turned off and is able to remove excess fuel when turning off the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Particles of coordinated complex comprising a basic, hydrous polymer and a capacitance adding compound, as well as methods for their production, are described. These complexes exhibit a high degree of bioactivity making them suitable for a broad range of applications through their incorporation into conventional vehicles benefiting from antimicrobial and similar properties.

Abstract: A membrane keyboard blockout apparatus for a keyboard having an array of a plurality of flexible key members in respective ones of a plurality of apertures arranged in a grid forming the keyboard includes a cover plate dimensioned to span a flexible key member and to provide a tight fit within an aperture defining a key member. The cover plate has a thickness providing a substantially inflexible configuration in response to normal operator manipulation and a plurality of corner support pedestals contacting respective corners of the flexible key member when the cover plate is inserted in a key member aperture. Thus, the pedestals provide a support between the cover plate and the flexible key member at the edges of the key member to preclude, in combination with the inflexible structural characteristic of the cover, an actuation of the flexible key member under the cover.

Abstract: A cold junction compensation apparatus utilizes a block of thermally conductive material, such as copper, having a mounting flange extending radially outwardly which is attached to a terminal strip by a machine screw to maintain the screw temperature substantially at the temperature of the block of thermally conductive material. The temperature of the block is sensed by means of a temperature sensor inserted into a hole extending through the block. The sensor is supported on a printed circuit board and is inserted through the hole in the block during assembly of an apparatus using the cold junction temperature compensation. The block is covered by an exterior insulating sleeve to prevent electrical shorts and rapid temperature changes in the block.