Abstract: A security system for use in a vehicle includes a first device configured for mounting in a first location of a vehicle, and a second device configured for mounting in a second location of a vehicle different from the first location. The first device includes a first image capture sensor facing a first direction and a first object detection module operative to detect the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the first device may be mounted. The second device includes a second image capture sensor facing a second direction and the second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: An in-vehicle security device mountable to a surface to the rear of a rear-view mirror of a vehicle, comprising: a first image capture device configured to receive images in a first direction relative to the security device; a second image capture device facing a second direction, the second direction different from the first direction; and a first object detection module configured to detect the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the security device may be mounted; wherein the first image capture device and second image capture device are arranged to begin capturing images and/or video responsive to the first object detection module detecting the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the security device may be mounted.

Abstract: A security system for use in a vehicle includes a first device configured for mounting in a first location of a vehicle, and a second device configured for mounting in a second location of a vehicle different from the first location. The first device includes a first image capture sensor facing a first direction and a first object detection module operative to detect the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the first device may be mounted. The second device includes a second image capture sensor facing a second direction and the second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: A security system for an in-vehicle digital video recorder, comprising a sensor and a processing resource, the security system operative in: a first mode in which the sensor is operative at a first resolution; and a second mode in which the sensor is operative at a second resolution higher than the first resolution; the security system operative to receive signals from the sensor; wherein in the first mode the security system invokes the second mode responsive to a sensor signal exceeding a threshold value; and wherein in the second mode the processing resource monitors to determine if a security threat criterion is satisfied based on a received sensor signal.

Abstract: An in-vehicle security device mountable to a surface to the rear of a rear-view mirror of a vehicle, comprising: a first image capture device configured to receive images in a first direction relative to the security device; a second image capture device facing a second direction, the second direction different from the first direction; and a first object detection module configured to detect the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the security device may be mounted; wherein the first image capture device and second image capture device are arranged to begin capturing images and/or video responsive to the first object detection module detecting the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the security device may be mounted.

Abstract: A security system for an in-vehicle digital video recorder, comprising a sensor and a processing resource, the security system operative in: a first mode in which the sensor is operative at a first resolution; and a second mode in which the sensor is operative at a second resolution higher than the first resolution; the security system operative to receive signals from the sensor; wherein in the first mode the security system invokes the second mode responsive to a sensor signal exceeding a threshold value; and wherein in the second mode the processing resource monitors to determine if a security threat criterion is satisfied based on a received sensor signal.

Abstract: A security system for use in a vehicle includes a first device configured for mounting in a first location of a vehicle, and a second device configured for mounting in a second location of a vehicle different from the first location. The first device includes a first image capture sensor facing a first direction and a first object detection module operative to detect the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the first device may be mounted. The second device includes a second image capture sensor facing a second direction and the second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: An in-vehicle security device mountable to a surface to the rear of a rear-view mirror of a vehicle, comprising: a first image capture device configured to receive images in a first direction relative to the security device; a second image capture device facing a second direction, the second direction different from the first direction; and a first object detection module configured to detect the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the security device may be mounted; wherein the first image capture device and second image capture device are arranged to begin capturing images and/or video responsive to the first object detection module detecting the presence of an object exterior to a vehicle in which the security device may be mounted.

Abstract: A security system for an in-vehicle digital video recorder, comprising a sensor and a processing resource, the security system operative in: a first mode in which the sensor is operative at a first resolution; and a second mode in which the sensor is operative at a second resolution higher than the first resolution; the security system operative to receive signals from the sensor; wherein in the first mode the security system invokes the second mode responsive to a sensor signal exceeding a threshold value; and wherein in the second mode the processing resource monitors to determine if a security threat criterion is satisfied based on a received sensor signal.

Abstract: A method of treating a well comprising introducing a well treatment fluid into the well, and a well treatment fluid, are provided. The well treatment fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid, sepiolite clay, and a polymer component selected from the group of an acryloylmorpholine polymer, a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, for example, the method is a method of drilling a well. In this embodiment, the well treatment fluid is a drilling fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for bonding a first downhole tool to a borehole tubular, which include applying solder particles, each particle having an outer shell and a core of liquid metal, to at least one of a surface of the first downhole tool or a surface of the borehole tubular. The methods may also include rupturing the shells of the solder particles to release the liquid metal cores. The methods may further include bonding the first downhole tool to the borehole tubular by allowing the released liquid metal core to solidify.

Abstract: An assembly for use in a downhole tool. The assembly may include a body that includes a chamber with a solder suspension contained therein, the solder suspension comprising solder particles, each solder particle comprising an outer shell and a liquid metal core that is exposed and solidifies upon rupture of the outer shell. The assembly may also include a port that allows fluid flow between the chamber and an area outside of the chamber. The assembly may further include a plunger actuatable to apply a force to create a pressure to the solder suspension within the chamber to eject the solder suspension from the port at a velocity to rupture the outer shells of the particles upon contact with a surface.

Abstract: A method for bonding a first downhole tool to a borehole tubular. The method may include applying solder particles, each particle having an outer shell and a core of liquid metal, to at least one of a surface of the first downhole tool or a surface of the borehole tubular. The method may also include rupturing the shells of the solder particles to release the liquid metal cores. The method may further include bonding the first downhole tool to the borehole tubular by allowing the released liquid metal core to solidify.

Abstract: An assembly for use in a downhole tool. The assembly may include a body that includes a chamber with a solder suspension contained therein, the solder suspension comprising solder particles, each solder particle comprising an outer shell and a liquid metal core that is exposed and solidifies upon rupture of the outer shell. The assembly may also include a port that allows fluid flow between the chamber and an area outside of the chamber. The assembly may further include a plunger actuatable to apply a force to create a pressure to the solder suspension within the chamber to eject the solder suspension from the port at a velocity to rupture the outer shells of the particles upon contact with a surface.