Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, A-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein E, L, J, A and T are as defined in the disclosure; and (b) at least one additional fungicidal compound. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an A-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed is a composition comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1 described above, A-oxides, and salts thereof; and at least one invertebrate pest control compound or agent.

Abstract: An electric pushback vehicle includes a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion. The vehicle further includes front drive axle and a rear drive axle configured to communicate power to ground engaging members. A traction battery is housed within the electric pushback vehicle and provides electric power to an electric motor to drive an output shaft. A transmission is connected to receive mechanical power from the electric motor through a torque converter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1, L and J are as defined in the disclosure and (b) at least one additional fungicidal compound. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed is a composition comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1 described above, N-oxides, and salts thereof; and at least one invertebrate pest control compound or agent.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for firearm safety mechanisms, visual safety indicators, and related techniques. A firearm includes a handle comprising one or more buttons disposed at least partially within a surface of the handle, such that the one or more buttons can be in contact with an operator's hand when the operator grasps the handle; a safety mechanism in mechanical communication with the trigger. The safety mechanism comprises: a first position that blocks actuation of the trigger; and a second position that does not block actuation of the trigger; and at least one processor configured to: upon determining an input code matches a stored code, transmits a signal to the safety mechanism to change the safety mechanism from the first position to the second position so that the firearm can be fired by the operator.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for firearm safety mechanisms, visual safety indicators, and related techniques. A firearm includes a handle comprising one or more buttons disposed at least partially within a surface of the handle, such that the one or more buttons can be in contact with an operator's hand when the operator grasps the handle; a safety mechanism in mechanical communication with the trigger. The safety mechanism comprises: a first position that blocks actuation of the trigger; and a second position that does not block actuation of the trigger; and at least one processor configured to: upon determining an input code matches a stored code, transmits a signal to the safety mechanism to change the safety mechanism from the first position to the second position so that the firearm can be fired by the operator.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for firearm safety mechanisms, visual safety indicators, and related techniques. A firearm includes a handle comprising one or more buttons disposed at least partially within a surface of the handle, such that the one or more buttons can be in contact with an operator's hand when the operator grasps the handle; a safety mechanism in mechanical communication with the trigger. The safety mechanism comprises: a first position that blocks actuation of the trigger; and a second position that does not block actuation of the trigger; and at least one processor configured to: upon determining an input code matches a stored code, transmits a signal to the safety mechanism to change the safety mechanism from the first position to the second position so that the firearm can be fired by the operator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sheathed cable stripping device and method for using same. A method for stripping and cutting non-metallic sheathed cable (NMSC) using a sheathed cable stripper, the method includes receiving a non-metallic sheathed cable in a wire channel of the sheathed cable stripper; sliding the non-metallic sheathed cable along the wire channel; cutting and removing the sheathing of the non-metallic sheathed cable by pulling the sheathed cable stripper toward the user. In yet other aspects, the sheathed cable stripper reduces time and labor costs associated with wiring while providing a safer, more effective, and efficient manner for cutting and removing sheathing from non-metallic sheathed cable.

Abstract: A method of annotating frames of a time sequence of frames captured by at least one travelling vehicle comprises, in a frame processing system: determining a three-dimensional (3D) road model for an area captured in the time sequence of frames; receiving first annotation data denoting a known 3D location of a moving object for a first frame of the time sequence of frames; and automatically generating second annotation data for marking an expected moving object location in at least a second frame of the time sequence of frames, by assuming the moving object moves along an expected path determined from the known 3D location and the 3D road model.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating one or more annotated perception inputs, the method comprising, in an annotation computer system: receiving a plurality of captured frames, each frame comprising a set of 3D structure points, in which at least a portion of a common structure component is captured; computing a reference position within at least one reference frame of the plurality of frames; generating a 3D model for the common structure component by selectively extracting 3D structure points of the reference frame based on the reference position within that frame; determining an aligned model position for the 3D model within a target frame of the plurality of frames based on an automatic alignment of the 3D model with the common structure component in the target frame; and storing annotation data of the aligned model position in computer storage, in association with at least one perception input of the target frame for annotating the common structure component therein.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating 2D annotation data for annotating one or more perception inputs comprises: receiving at the annotation computer system at least one captured frame comprising a set of 3D structure points, in which at least a portion of a structure component is captured; computing a reference position for the structure component within the frame; generating a 3D model for the structure component by selectively extracting 3D structure points of the frame based on the reference position; computing a projection of the 3D model into an image plane; and storing 2D annotation data of the computed projection in persistent computer storage for annotating the structure component within the image plane.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of modelling a common structure component, the method comprising, in a modelling computer system: receiving a plurality of captured frames, each frame comprising a set of 3D structure points, in which at least a portion of a common structure component is captured; computing a first reference position within at least one first frame of the plurality of frames; selectively extracting first 3D structure points of the first frame based on the first reference position computed for the first frame; computing a second reference position within a second frame of the plurality of frames; selectively extracting second 3D structure points of the second frame based on the second reference position computed for the second frame; and aggregating the first 3D structure points and the second 3D structure points, thereby generating an aggregate 3D model of the common structure component based on the first and second reference positions.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating one or more annotated perception inputs, the method comprising, in an annotation computer system: receiving a plurality of captured frames, each frame comprising a set of 3D structure points, in which at least a portion of a common structure component is captured; computing a reference position within at least one reference frame of the plurality of frames; generating a 3D model for the common structure component by selectively extracting 3D structure points of the at least one reference frame based on the reference position within that frame; determining an aligned model position for the 3D model within a target frame of the plurality of frames based on one or more manual alignment inputs received in respect of the target frame at a user interface whilst rendering the 3D model for manually aligning the 3D model with the common structure component in the target frame; and storing annotation data of the aligned model position in computer storage, in association with at

Abstract: A method of annotating frames of a time sequence of frames captured by at least one travelling vehicle comprises, in a frame processing system: determining a three-dimensional (3D) road model for an area captured in the time sequence of frames; receiving first annotation data denoting a known 3D location of a moving object for a first frame of the time sequence of frames; and automatically generating second annotation data for marking an expected moving object location in at least a second frame of the time sequence of frames, by assuming the moving object moves along an expected path determined from the known 3D location and the 3D road model.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sheathed cable stripping device and method for using same. A method for stripping and cutting non-metallic sheathed cable (NMSC) using a sheathed cable stripper, the method comprising: receiving a non-metallic sheathed cable in a wire channel of the sheathed cable stripper; sliding the non-metallic sheathed cable along the wire channel; cutting and removing the sheathing of the non-metallic sheathed cable by pulling the sheathed cable stripper toward the user. In yet other aspects, the sheathed cable stripper reduces time and labor costs associated with wiring while providing a safer, more effective, and efficient manner for cutting and removing sheathing from non-metallic sheathed cable.

Abstract: An elevated platform cooling assembly includes a portable assembly frame; a mast carried by the assembly frame, the mast selectively positional between a folded, collapsed transport configuration and an erected, extended functional and operational configuration; a fan carried by the mast; a fan motor drivingly engaging the fan; a working fluid pump and supply mechanism disposed in fluid communication with the fan motor; and 4 prime mover drivingly engaging the working fluid pump and supply mechanism. A method of cooling an elevated platform is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrodeless lamp includes a bulbous lamp envelope enclosing an inert gas and a vaporizable metal fill, the lamp envelope having a reentrant cavity and an envelope bottom, an electromagnetic coupler positioned within the reentrant cavity, and a thermal shield positioned in proximity to the envelope bottom and configured to increase the temperature of the envelope bottom. By increasing the temperature of the envelope bottom, a cold spot is prevented. As a result, light output at low temperatures is comparable to light output at room temperature.

Abstract: An electrodeless lamp includes a bulbous lamp envelope enclosing an inert gas and a vaporizable metal fill, the lamp envelope having a reentrant cavity; an electromagnetic coupler positioned within the reentrant cavity; and a cold spot structure configured for low temperature, low duty cycle operation and for room temperature, 100% duty cycle operation. In some embodiments, the cold spot structure includes a dimple in the lamp envelope, the dimple having a thinned sidewall. In further embodiments, a shield is positioned near the dimple to control cold spot temperature. In additional embodiments, the cold spot structure includes a heat sink attached to the exhaust tube of the lamp envelope and thermally isolated from the lamp base.

Abstract: An electrodeless lamp includes a bulbous lamp envelope enclosing an inert gas and a vaporizable metal fill, the lamp envelope having a reentrant cavity, a magnetic core positioned within the reentrant cavity, an induction coil disposed on the magnetic core, a cooling structure disposed inside the magnetic core, and a spacer structure between the magnetic core and an inside wall of the reentrant cavity. The spacer structure defines a thermally insulating gap between the magnetic core and the inside wall of the reentrant cavity to control coil/core temperature.

Abstract: An electrodeless lamp includes an envelope (1) containing a fill of discharge gas, a magnetic core t(7), an induction coil (6) wound around the magnetic core (7), a driver circuit for supplying an electric current to the induction coil (6) to operate the electrodeless lamp, a socket (10) for receiving electrical power supplied to the electrodeless lamp, and a heat conduction means (8,9) thermally coupled to the magnetic core (7) for conducting heat generated in the magnetic core (7) to the ambient atmosphere to dissipate heat therein, or coupled to the socket (10) for conducting heat generated in the magnetic core (7) to the socket to dissipate heat therethrough.

Abstract: An electrodeless low pressure discharge lamp comprises an envelope made from a straight tube and a reentry cavity sealed to one of tube's ends. The cavity has several hollow ferrite cores separated from each other with a few mm distance. Each ferrite core has an induction coil of few turns wound around the core. Each cavity has a cooling copper tube or rod located inside the ferrite core that removes heat from the cores and dumps the heat into a heat sink welded to the cooling tube/rod thereby keep the temperature of the ferrite cores below their Curie point. Each induction coil is electrically connected to the matching network while all matching networks are connected in parallel to the high frequency power source (driver). Inductively coupled plasmas generated in the envelope by several core/coil assemblies produce axially uniform UV and visible radiation.