Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system transmits, by a radio frequency (RF) frontend of the wireless communication device, a signal in a first polarization at a first time moment using a first communication type. The system determines a condition is satisfied, the condition being indicative of a switch from the first communication type to a second communication type. The system switches the RF frontend of the wireless communication device to communicate from the first communication type to the second communication type. The system transmits, by the RF frontend, a signal in a third polarization at a second time moment using the second communication type.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna unit includes at least one dual-polarized radiating element having a dual feed including a first feed point and a second feed point, a first antenna feed line coupled to the at least one dual-polarized radiating element at the first feed point, and a second antenna feed line coupled to the at least one dual-polarized radiating element at the second feed point. The radiating element is excited by a first signal through the first antenna feed line at a first time moment, and/or the radiating element is excited by a second signal through the second antenna feed line at a second time moment, and/or the radiating element is excited by a third signal through the first and second antenna feed lines at a third time moment.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a Wilkinson power divider/combiner (WPDC) circuit includes a pair of first differential ports including a Vin+ port and a Vin? port, a pair of second differential ports including a Vout1+ port and a Vout1? port, and a pair of third differential ports including a Vout2+ port and a Vout2? port. The WPDC circuit includes a first transformer winding having a first end coupled to the Vin+ port and a second end coupled to the Vin? port, a second transformer winding having a first end as Vout1+ port and a second end as Vout1? port, the second transformer winding magnetically coupled to a first portion of the first transformer winding, and a third transformer winding having a first end as Vout2+ port and a second end as Vout2? port, the third transformer winding magnetically coupled to a second portion of the first transformer winding.

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

Abstract: A brake pad assembly comprises: a friction pad configured to be contactable with a brake rotor to apply a force to the brake rotor, the friction pad having a first recessed groove, and a back plate to which the friction pad is attached, the back plate having a second recessed groove. A footing moving the brake pad assembly has a projection passing through the second recessed groove of the back plate to limit rotational movement of the footing thereby arresting the rotational movement of a screw and a ball screw, and the first recessed groove of the friction pad is aligned with the projection of the footing and the second recessed groove of the back plate. The projection of the footing comprises a first projection part extending from the footing and a second projection part protruding from the first projection part in a direction different from a direction in which the first projection part of the projection of the footing extends.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an antenna system comprises: a housing; a first wideband antenna integrated into a first metal portion of the housing to receive/transmit cellular radio frequency (RF) signals for a first set of frequency bands; a second wideband antenna integrated in a second metal portion of the housing to receive/transmit RF signals for a second set of frequency bands, and to operate as a MIMO antenna; non-conductive splits disposed between the first and second metal portions for electrically isolating the first and second antennas from one another; a first antenna feed structure configured to feed RF signals in the first set of frequency bands into the first antenna; a second antenna feed structure configured to feed RF signals in the second set of frequency bands into the second antenna; and a ground plane disposed in the housing and coupled to the first antenna and the second antenna.

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of a calcium orthophosphate and a bioactive glass comprising fluorine is useful in a non-aqueous toothpaste.

Abstract: Light weight, compact, battery powered, body-worn devices and systems are configured to allow automated, hands-free monitoring and care intervention, such as of an infant, by providing audio and/or physical stimulus when a negative comfort or health condition is detected by the body-worn device and system, and by monitoring the infant's temperature, pulse, and oxygen levels. The body-worn device preferably includes a flexible printed circuit board (“FPCB”) that allows the device to be conformed to the wearer's body, and has a plurality of linear resonant actuators affixed to the FPCB that are configured to impart soothing vibrations from the device to the wearer. A control program is provided and executable on a remote computing device, which control program is configured to enable users (such as a caregiver) to selectively control the actuators.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an RF front end includes an antenna array that is attached to a PCB. A structure is attached to the PCB. The structure has a plurality of concentric rings to enclose an antenna array on the PCB. Each of the plurality of concentric rings has a vertical portion attached to a ground plane of the PCB through a substrate of the PCB, and a planar strip attached to the vertical portion at an end that is opposite of the ground plane.

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

Abstract: A dental composition is provided as a coating comprising glass flakes providing improved wear-5 resistance and aesthetic properties. The compositions may be used in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity, dental caries, or in the protection of a tooth from the external environment of the mouth.

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle having vehicle wheels comprises: brakes, wherein each of the brakes applies individual braking to a respective one of the vehicle wheels; memory storing brake characteristic parameters for controlling each of the brakes; and a processor configured to: calculate anticipated yaw, steering torque, and deceleration of the vehicle, associated with operation of the brakes; compare between the anticipated yaw and actual yaw of the vehicle, between the anticipated steering torque and actual steering torque of the vehicle, and between the anticipated deceleration and actual deceleration of the vehicle; and calibrate the brakes by adjusting the stored brake characteristic parameters of each of the brakes in response to a yaw difference between the anticipated yaw and the actual yaw, a steering torque difference between the anticipated steering torque and the actual steering torque, and a deceleration difference between the anticipated deceleration and the actual deceleration.

Abstract: An external magnetic actuator for use in adjusting an implantable medical device having a magnetically actuatable rotatable portion, such as an intramedullary (EVI) lengthening nail is disclosed. The actuator may include a magnet having opposite major surfaces representing opposite poles of the magnet. The magnet may be contained within an actuator body having first and second handles coupled to first and second opposing side walls of the housing. The actuator body may also include one or more projections operable to prevent first and/or second walls of the actuator body from lying flat against an external planar surface. Also provided are various kits and systems that include a disclosed external magnetic actuator and methods for using the disclosed external magnetic actuator.

Abstract: A pet identification tag in which the tag body is adapted to include an integrated attachment ring that can be releasable coupled to a pet collar in a secure and convenient fashion without the need for a separate intermediate coupling device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying potentially illicit purchases, especially in card-not-present transactions. In one implementation, a merchant transaction system comprises a processor and memory. The system receives a transaction request from a customer for a card-not-present sale transaction. The system transmits over an electronic network a transaction risk request message to a transaction risk evaluator, and receives over the electronic network a reply message from the transaction risk evaluator, indicating a level of risk associated with the sale transaction. The system can decide whether to proceed with the card-not-present sale transaction based at least in part on the content of the reply message.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle having vehicle wheels comprises: brakes, wherein each of the brakes applies individual braking to a respective one of the vehicle wheels; memory storing brake characteristic parameters for controlling each of the brakes; and a processor configured to: calculate anticipated yaw, steering torque, and deceleration of the vehicle, associated with operation of the brakes; compare between the anticipated yaw and actual yaw of the vehicle, between the anticipated steering torque and actual steering torque of the vehicle, and between the anticipated deceleration and actual deceleration of the vehicle; and calibrate the brakes by adjusting the stored brake characteristic parameters of each of the brakes in response to a yaw difference between the anticipated yaw and the actual yaw, a steering torque difference between the anticipated steering torque and the actual steering torque, and a deceleration difference between the anticipated deceleration and the actual deceleration.