Abstract: Systems and methods of testing a vehicle system. The systems and methods generate a simulation of a driving scenario to provide simulation video data, display the simulation on a monitor using the simulation video data, capture the displayed simulation using a camera system of the vehicle system to provide video data, process the video data using a perception algorithm to detect and track objects in the video data to provide perception data, control a vehicle actuator of the vehicle system in response to the perception data to provide command data, and adapt the simulation based on the command data. The camera system has a field of view and the monitor has a viewable area. The simulation of the driving scenario is scaled in proportion to a ratio of the field of view of the camera projected onto the monitor and dimensions of the viewable area.

Abstract: Systems and methods of testing a vehicle system. The systems and methods generate a simulation of a driving scenario to provide simulation video data, display the simulation on a monitor using the simulation video data, capture the displayed simulation using a camera system of the vehicle system to provide video data, process the video data using a perception algorithm to detect and track objects in the video data to provide perception data, control a vehicle actuator of the vehicle system in response to the perception data to provide command data, and adapt the simulation based on the command data. The camera system has a field of view and the monitor has a viewable area. The simulation of the driving scenario is scaled in proportion to a ratio of the field of view of the camera projected onto the monitor and dimensions of the viewable area.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein measure endpoint user security event susceptibility (e.g., a malware infection) and provide information for endpoint posture evaluation. A relatively small software application may be installed using, for example, a systems management push system where the software runs on each endpoint system and reports back to a central repository or base system. The software runs on machines that it is pushed to and generates a score for that endpoint. That score is a quantification of endpoint user security risk, i.e., the likelihood that a particular endpoint is likely to be the source of a security event at some point in the future. This information may be used to generate a Relative Score for each endpoint so that the endpoints can be ranked from most secure to least secure and an Absolute Score so that a given distributed system can be compared to other distributed systems.

Abstract: Embeddable extensions of the functionality of email and calendaring applications are described herein. An originating email and calendaring application formats meeting items to include extensible content, e.g., within the body field of the meeting item. Recipient email and calendaring applications receive the meeting items and, depending on whether they are configured to provide an extended functionality, will either deploy the extensible content item according to the extended functionality or present the extensible content item according to a standardized functionality. The body field includes the extensible content item according to the standardized functionality that is interpretable by configured clients to provide the extended functionality.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a gas sensor that includes a hotplate, a support structure, a gas selective filter, and circuitry. The support structure is configured to define a cavity. The gas selective filter is held by the support structure and spans the cavity. Various components are connected to the circuitry, and may include a temperature sensor element, a gas sensing element, and a heater. The temperature sensor element is configured to sense a temperature Tf of the filter. The gas sensing element is sensitive to a target gas in the cavity. The heater is in thermal communication with the gas sensing element. The circuitry is configured to operate the sensing element, estimate a temperature Tf of the filter, and regulate the heater. The circuitry regulates an extent to which power is supplied to the heater based on the estimated temperature Tf of the filter.

Abstract: Chips removably attached to a bicycle frame allow different size hubs and axles to be connected to a frame. As the frame represents a major part of the investment in a bicycle, the chips allow a single frame to accommodate different wheels. The user can then use a wheel having the appropriate tire and attachments for the terrain to be traversed. For instance, a particular wheel and tire would be used for a downhill mountain trail, another wheel used for riding on paved surfaces and a third wheel hub would be used for loose surfaces, such as sand or gravel. Therefore, the user is able to adapt the bicycle for a variety of different terrains and uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reduction of the carbon intensity of an ethanol production process by utilizing waste heat from a co-located water electrolysis system for heating duty of the ethanol plant; using oxygen (O2) produced by the water electrolysis system for oxycombustion of hydrocarbon fuel to produce the required thermal energy; and capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the fermentation process and from the oxycombustion process, combining it with hydrogen (H2) produced by electrolysis, to produce additional hydrocarbon fuels and durable chemicals.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and simultaneously displaying multiple photorealistic digital avatars wearing garments.

Abstract: Flambéing pastes for grilling products, containing at least one gelling agent and/or thickening agent which is soaked and/or gelled by pure alcohol, as well as pure alcohol in a concentration that it maintains the combustion until it is entirely consumed; method for flambéing grilling products, in which a grilling sauce is simultaneously applied with a flambéing paste layer by layer on the product to be grilled and ignites the flambéing paste; a dispenser for the simultaneous, layered application of paste-like grilling sauces and flambéing pastes on the product to be grilled, having a two- or multi-chamber system; and a grilling product that is to be flambéed and has on its surface at least one layer of at least one grilling sauce and, lying thereon, at least one layer of at least one flambéing paste.

Abstract: Embeddable extensions of the functionality of email and calendaring applications are described herein. An originating email and calendaring application formats meeting items to include extensible content, e.g., within the body field of the meeting item. Recipient email and calendaring applications receive the meeting items and, depending on whether they are configured to provide an extended functionality, will either deploy the extensible content item according to the extended functionality or present the extensible content item according to a standardized functionality. The body field includes the extensible content item according to the standardized functionality that is interpretable by configured clients to provide the extended functionality.

Abstract: A system that characterizes majors and academic courses with vectors that can be matched to testable student interests is provided. Majors and courses can then be recommended by a matching of student interests with characterized courses. The system combines elements of both psychology and technology, to greatly reduce the challenge of selecting courses and majors, by automating parts of the complex selection process to produce understandable options. Improved matching of majors and courses to individuals can provide multiple benefits including improved educational outcomes, enhanced student retention, and significant reduction in student debt.

Abstract: Embeddable extensions of the functionality of email and calendaring applications are described herein. An originating email and calendaring application formats meeting items to include extensible content, e.g., within the body field of the meeting item. Recipient email and calendaring applications receive the meeting items and, depending on whether they are configured to provide an extended functionality, will either deploy the extensible content item according to the extended functionality or present the extensible content item according to a standardized functionality. The body field includes the extensible content item according to the standardized functionality that is interpretable by configured clients to provide the extended functionality.

Abstract: The invention is notably directed to a gas sensor. The gas sensor basically comprises a hotplate, a support structure, a gas selective filter, and a circuitry. The support structure is configured so as define (or contribute to define) a cavity. It further supports the hotplate. The gas selective filter is held by the support structure. This filter spans the cavity. The filter may notably be designed to filter gas molecules according to their sizes. The circuitry includes one or more integrated circuits. Beside the integrated circuits, various components are connected to the circuitry. Such components include a temperature sensor element, a gas sensing element, and a heater. The temperature sensor element is arranged on or in a part of the support structure. The temperature sensor element is configured to sense a temperature Tf of the filter. The gas sensing element is arranged on or in the hotplate, so as to be sensitive to a target gas in the cavity.

Abstract: A spinal stabilization system including a connecting rod and a bone screw. The connecting rod includes an elongate rounded section, an elongate head portion, and a neck portion connecting the elongate rounded section with the elongate head portion. The bone screw includes a head portion defining a slot, a shank extending longitudinally from the head portion, and a set screw configured to secure the connecting rod in the slot. The head portion includes a pair of radially opposing walls defining the slot therebetween. The head portion includes a trailing end and a leading end. The trailing end includes a guide member defining an aperture configured and dimensioned to receive the set screw therethrough. The aperture is in communication with the slot. In particular, the guide member interconnects the pair of radially opposing walls.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a first signal at an input of a device driver included at an electronic device, the first signal representing first information. A second signal representing the first information is provided at an output of the device driver. The output of the device driver, under normal operating conditions, is coupled to an output terminal of the electronic device. A third signal at the output terminal is received at feedback circuitry of the electronic device. The feedback circuitry identifies a fault at the output terminal based on the third signal and the first signal.

Abstract: In some aspects, a mobile application package is bound to a privileged component of a mobile device operating system. The mobile application package includes a software virtualization layer and a management service component. The software virtualization layer and the management service component are enabled to execute in a privileged mode based on the privileged component. A virtual phone image is downloaded from a management server. A virtual machine based on the virtual phone image is launched by the software virtualization layer.

Abstract: A system includes a magnetic field sense element for detecting an external magnetic field and a magnetic field source proximate the magnetic field sense element for providing a reference magnetic field. The magnetic field sense element produces a composite signal having reference and measurement signal portions, the reference signal portion being indicative of the reference magnetic field and the measurement signal portion being indicative of the external magnetic field. A power supply provides a supply current through the magnetic field source for continuously generating the reference magnetic field while the system is in an operational mode. A processing circuit processes the composite signal to produce a measurement output signal indicative of the external magnetic field. A qualification circuit, coupled with the processing circuit at multiple test points, detects the reference signal portion at the multiple test points and determines operability of the system from the detected reference signal portion.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present methodology for modularly expanding sensing capabilities of a luminaire or a luminaire mounted sensing system by adding replaceable exterior sensor module(s) in a desired position in a vicinity of an existing (legacy) luminaire or a luminaire system for both inside and outside applications. For outside applications, this modular expansion may be performed while maintaining weathertight sealing integrity, e.g., waterproofing of the luminaire-sensor system/apparatus including exterior housing, exterior electrical connections, cables and any other exposed components. The embodiments described herein can provide diverse sensor capability and future expansion needs for luminaire mounted sensing systems and for processing sensor signals.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a use of multiple microphones for increasing acoustic sensing capabilities by processing acoustic signals from the multiple microphones in outdoor luminaire mounted surveillance/sensor systems. For example, various embodiments presented herein describe signal processing means to utilize stereo/multiple microphones in a luminaire (such as an outdoor roadway luminaire) to provide enhanced information regarding the surroundings of the luminaire. The multiple microphone luminaire sensor processing system can provide a more environmentally robust and sensitive approach which can be, for example, resistant to environmental noise such as a wind noise, as well as capable of isolating specific sounds from the surroundings, e.g., in specific directions.