Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, devices, and optical components are described. One or more materials used in an optical system may be bonded together using a pulsed laser beam. The bonding process may include transmitting a pulsed laser to irradiate an interface between two components, which may include two optical components or an optical component and a mounting component. The pulsed laser may generate one or more bonding locations where the components are in relatively close contact with each other, which may secure the components together via at least partial melting of material at one or more surfaces of the components. In some examples, the pulsed laser may be scanned over the bonding locations some quantity of times and/or using a pattern to achieve the bond. In some aspects, one or more absorbing layers may be added to the components.

Abstract: A method for providing adaptive radio transmit power based on antenna pattern and elevation tilt measured through an accelerometer is provided. The method includes estimating an orientation of a wireless device using an orientation sensor integrated in or on the wireless device, and determining an adjustment factor for a transmitter of the wireless device based on the orientation. The method further includes adjusting output power of the transmitter of the wireless device based on the adjustment factor.

Abstract: A slip includes a slip body made up of a slip tail, a slip mid-section, and a slip head. A wicker segment is receivable in a recess of the slip head, the segment having a first condition where the segment is immovable relative to the head and a second condition where the segment is movable relative to the head. A method for retrieving a tool having slips, includes loading the slip in tension, releasing a wicker segment of the slip, allowing the segment to move from a first condition to a second condition and disengaging the segment from a radially outward structure. A borehole system includes a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and a slip having a releasable wicker segment disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: Flexible catheters adapted to be inserted into a body to deliver high-voltage, fast (e.g., microsecond, sub-microsecond, nanosecond, picosecond, etc.) electrical energy to target tissue may include a plurality of conductive layers, that may be coaxial. These catheters and method of using them to treat tissue are configured to reduce or avoid arcing.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an additively manufactured transport structure. The transport structure includes cavities into which components that use an external interface are inserted. A plurality of components are assembled and integrated into the vehicle. In an embodiment, the components and frame are modular, enabling reparability and replacement of single parts in the event of isolated failures.

Abstract: Stability testing for memory overclocking is described. In accordance with the described techniques, operation of a memory with overclocked memory settings is testing during a boot up process of a computing device. Test results based on the testing are exposed via a user interface. The test results predict a stability of the memory over a subsequent time period if the memory is configured to operate with the overclocked memory settings.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for stake-prioritized serving of utility in a network of a plurality of servers, with stake verification on a proof-of-stake blockchain. For stake-controlled inflation the utility may be validated in a plurality of validators that set stake-weighted utility assessment values for each utility server registered on the blockchain, where a consensus calculator may determine a relative utility measure and level of agreement and adjusts the next block reward so that servers obtain inflation in proportion to their level of agreed utility. New servers and validators may register and may thereby activate stake in the utility network by solving a proof-of-work challenge verified on the blockchain, after which servers can serve utility and validators can validate utility and influence blockchain inflation distribution.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing photocatalytic coated ceramic granules. The method involves providing a coatable composition containing an inorganic binder and a variety of photocatalytic particles, such as TiO2, ZnO, Ti(OH)4, doped derivatives, or combinations thereof. These photocatalytic particles have a surface area per weight of no more than 15 m2/g. The coatable composition is then applied to uncoated base ceramic granules, resulting in intermediate coated granules. Finally, the intermediate coated granules are heated at a temperature of at least 700° C., leading to the formation of photocatalytic coated ceramic granules. These granules exhibit a Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) value of at least 0.7. This method offers an efficient and effective way to produce ceramic granules with enhanced photocatalytic properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising and methods for use of formulations for the delivery of cosmetic agents, including anionic polymers such as hyaluronic acid and peptides with cosmetic activity. They are useful in, e.g., cosmetics and pharmaceuticals that prevent or improve the appearance of undesirable skin features including wrinkles or enhancing lip fullness.

Abstract: A lace tensioning device includes a housing component having an interior region, a first aperture, and a second aperture, and a spool component that is rotatably positionable within the interior region of the housing component. The spool component has a central cylindrical member and a lumen that extends through the central cylindrical portion. The spool component is rotatable within the interior region of the housing component to align one end of the lumen with the first aperture and to align an opposite end of the lumen with the second aperture to enable a lace to be inserted through the first aperture, the lumen, and the second aperture so that opposing ends of the lace are positioned exterior to the housing component. A knot may then be tied in the lace and the lace retracted to couple the lace with the housing component and spool component.

Abstract: An assembly includes a dash and a deployable panel supported by the dash. The deployable panel is moveable relative to the dash from an undeployed position to a deployed position. The deployable panel has a proximal end at the dash in the deployed position and a distal end spaced above the dash in the deployed position. An airbag is supported by the dash and is inflatable to an inflated position. The airbag abuts the deployable panel when the deployable panel is in the deployed position and the airbag is in the inflated position. A tether extends from the airbag to the deployable panel in the undeployed position.

Abstract: Digitally controlled segmented RF power transmitter with a digital processing part (2) and an RF power amplification part (3) having a plurality of segments (122). The digital processing part (2) has a clock generation block (5) being arranged to generate n equi-phased clock signals with a 50% duty-cycle (fLO,x_50%; Cx), and a sign-bit phase mapper unit (11) being arranged to receive the n equi-phased clock signals (fLO,x_50%; Cx), and sign signals (SignI, SignQ; sign bits), and to output a set of m, m?n, phase mapped clock signals with a 50% duty-cycle (CLKy,50%; Cy) using a predetermined phase swapping scheme. Each of the plurality of segments (122) comprises logic circuitry (12) receiving the set of m phase-mapped clock signals with a 50% duty-cycle (CLKy,50%; Cy), and being arranged to provide the respective segment driving signal with a duty-cycle z of less than 50%.

Abstract: Methods, system, and non-transitory processor-readable storage medium for efficient software configuration management system in a continuous deployment environment are provided herein. An example method includes receiving, by a continuous deployment module, instructions to deploy a microservice application. A configuration manager creates a dictionary comprising a plurality of configuration map objects. The continuous deployment module deploys the microservice application in the software configuration management system, where the microservice application mounts at least one configuration map object from the plurality of configuration map objects.

Abstract: Robotic systems and methods for tank seal inspection. A tank inspection robot includes a housing containing a drive assembly, and wheels disposed outside of the housing and operably coupled to the drive assembly. The tank inspection robot also includes at least one sensor coupled to, or disposed in or on a portion of the robot, for collecting data sufficient to evaluate a health, mechanical integrity or effectiveness of one or more circumferential seals between a floating roof, and an interior wall, of a storage tank. The disclosed robot and associated method enable safer and more efficient seal inspection routines as compared to conventional techniques.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for the automated analysis or use of data is implemented by a voice assistant. The method comprises the steps of (a) storing in a memory a structured, machine-readable representation of data that conforms to a machine-readable language (‘machine representation’); the machine representation including representations of user speech or text input to a human/machine interface; and (b) automatically processing the machine representations to analyse the user speech or text input.

Abstract: A method of applying an activation scheme to a digitally controlled segmented RF power transmitter having a plurality of adjacent segments (3), each segment (3) having an associated activation area, the segments (3) being controlled by one or more code words (CWD) The method includes controlling segments (3) by activating a specific segment (3) using an activation scheme for activating specific ones of the segments (3) depending on the code word (CWD), the activation scheme starting from center ones of the plurality of segments (3) towards outer ones of the plurality of segments (3) for increasing code word (CWD) values. This method can be applied in any digitally controlled segmented RF power transmitter, be it in polar or Cartesian implementations, and in single ended or push-pull output configurations.

Abstract: The present technology is directed to adjustable shunts for treating glaucoma. In particular, some embodiments provide shunts having a plurality of individually actuatable flow control elements that can control the flow of fluid through associated ports and/or flow lumens. For example, each individually actuatable flow control element can be actuated to modify a flow of a corresponding port and/or flow lumen. The individually actuatable flow control elements may be actuated along a given actuation axis. A flow control assembly may include a plurality of flow control elements arranged about a collection region. Accordingly, the shunts described herein can be manipulated into a variety of configurations that provide different drainage rates based on a degree to which the ports and/or flow lumens are blocked or unblocked, therefore providing a titratable glaucoma therapy for draining aqueous from the anterior chamber of the eye.

Abstract: Techniques for improved sensor data processing are provided. Sensor data indicating presence of an individual in a physical space is received, and a defined set of regions of the physical space is identified. A first region, of the defined set of regions, where the individual is located is identified based on the sensor data. The sensor data is labeled with a user identifier, of a plurality of user identifiers associated with the physical space, based on the first region. One or more personal services are provided to the individual based on the user identifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to eukaryotic initiation factor 2B modulators of formula A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, or mixture of stereoisomers thereof and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for configuring time synchronization in a network. The system includes a time signal source to provide a common time signal to multiple configurable communication devices and a network controller in a control plane, in communication with the multiple configurable communication devices. The network controller is configured to receive time signal source information and to receive device configuration information for a first configurable communication device. The network controller is also configured to determine settings for time signal distribution and to transmit the settings to the multiple configurable communication devices to cause the first configurable communication device to transmit the time signal from the time signal source in a data plane for consumption by the multiple configurable communication devices.