Abstract: The present disclosure describes a wireless tracking system for tracking the location of living beings or objects. This wireless tracking system may operate by using the wireless power transmission methodology which may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. Receivers and transmitters may include communications components to communicate between each other. Communication components may utilize wireless protocols which may have a unique identifier. The unique identifier may allow mapping, store and uploading information of devices a database located in public or private cloud-based service. A user may be able to access to information stored in database using user credentials, being able to access from any suitable device and place. Other elements may be adapted to wireless tracking system for obtaining more complete information about living beings or objects.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hybrid charging method for wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. This method may extend the battery life of electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones, Bluetooth headsets, smart-watches among others. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming, while including an additional source of energy (backup battery) in the receiver attached or connected to the electronic device.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a methodology for wireless power transmission based on multiple pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and two or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receivers the devices that are desired to charge or power. Both devices, the transmitter and receiver, may communicate to each other via a wireless protocol. By communicating to each other, the transmitter may identify and locate the devices to which the receivers are connected. and thereafter aim pockets of energy to each device in order to power them.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a methodology for wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. The transmitter may identify and locate the device to which the receiver is connected and thereafter aim pockets of energy to the device in order to power it. Pockets of energy may be generated through constructive and destructive interferences, which may create null-spaces and spots of pockets of energy ranged into one or more radii from transmitter. Such feature may enable wireless power transmission through a selective range, which may limit operation area of electronic devices and/or may avoid formation of pockets of energy near and/or over certain areas, objects and people.

Abstract: The present disclosure may provide an hybrid transmitter which may be used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT). In some embodiments, hybrid transmitters may include antenna elements designed to transmit WI-Fi signal or to function as power router which may function simultaneously. In other embodiments, hybrid transmitters may only transmit a single signal and a switch may change the operation mode. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers and others.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for improving battery life of electronic devices such as Bluetooth headsets, smart-watches among others running on small batteries, for example coin batteries. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming, while including receivers and capacitors in the aforementioned devices. Wirelessly charged capacitors may provide sufficient power on which devices may run, and thus, battery life of such electronic devices may be enhanced.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission method may employ pocket forming in combination with one or more reflectors for redirecting the formation of pockets of energy towards one or more locations or electronic devices of interest. A transmitter can be purposely aimed at the reflector which can then redirect the transmitted RF waves towards a receiver embedded or operatively coupled to the electronic device. These reflectors can be installed in the room ceiling, walls, or floor, in relation to the position of the transmitter and the electronic device. Reflectors can be made of metallic materials capable of reflecting RF waves and can exhibit various configurations, shapes, sizes and surface textures, according to the application.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a plurality of antenna arrangements that may be suitable for wireless power transmission based on single or multiple pocket-forming. Single or multiple pocket-forming may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. The antenna arrangements may vary in size and geometry, and may operate as a single array, pair array, quad arrays or any other suitable arrangement, which may be designed in accordance with the desired application.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides control protocols for wireless power transmission. An embodiment is presented where wireless power transmission may be carried out through pocket-forming where at least one transmitter, which may further include at least one micro-controller for digital signal processing, and one receiver may be utilized. In addition, control protocols which can be used by a micro-controller for authenticating electronic devices requiring wireless power may be provided. Further, control protocols for delivering wireless power to electronic devices may be provided. Lastly, micro-controller may store powering statistics in a processor which may be useful for users and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a methodology for tracking position and orientation of one or more electronic devices, which may receive charge through wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. The transmitter may identify and locate the device to which the receiver is connected for subsequently charge and/or charge it. In order to increase charging and/or powering of electronic devices, a plurality of sensors may provide information determining the optimal position and/or orientation aimed to receive charge and/or power at the maximum available efficiency.

Abstract: A standby server, a first main server, and a second main server to control shared input/output (I/O) adapters in a storage system are provided. The standby server is in communication with the first main server and the second main server, and the storage system is configured to operate as a dual node active system. The standby server is activated in response to receiving a communication from the first main server of a fail mode of the second main server. Systems and physical computer storage media are also provided.

Abstract: A standby server, a first main server, and a second main server to control shared input/output (I/O) adapters in a storage system are provided. The standby server is in communication with the first main server and the second main server, and the storage system is configured to operate as a dual node active system. The standby server is activated in response to receiving a communication from the first main server of a fail mode of the second main server. Systems and physical computer storage media are also provided.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a hull and a water diverter. The water diverter comprises at least one first deflector configured to direct water upward and outward from the hull of the watercraft to create a wave. The water diverter may include a support structure in the shape of a hollow tube for the first deflector, and a second deflector positioned above the first deflector. An entanglement system for defending watercraft includes a main cable attached to the watercraft and at least one strand section. Each strand section includes a connector and a plurality of strands attached to the connector, and each strand section is attached to the main cable. A defense system for watercraft can include both a water diverter and an entanglement system.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a hull and a water diverter. The water diverter comprises at least one first deflector configured to direct water upward and outward from the hull of the watercraft to create a wave. The water diverter may include a support structure in the shape of a hollow tube for the first deflector, and a second deflector positioned above the first deflector. An entanglement system for defending watercraft includes a main cable attached to the watercraft and at least one strand section. Each strand section includes a connector and a plurality of strands attached to the connector, and each strand section is attached to the main cable. A defense system for watercraft can include both a water diverter and an entanglement system.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a hull and a water diverter. The water diverter comprises at least one first deflector configured to direct water upward and outward from the hull of the watercraft to create a wave. The water diverter may include a support structure in the shape of a hollow tube for the first deflector, and a second deflector positioned above the first deflector. An entanglement system for defending watercraft includes a main cable attached to the watercraft and at least one strand section. Each strand section includes a connector and a plurality of strands attached to the connector, and each strand section is attached to the main cable. A defense system for watercraft can include both a water diverter and an entanglement system.

Abstract: Methods are provided in which a standby server, a first main server, and a second main server to control shared input/output (I/O) adapters in a storage system are provided. The standby server is in communication with the first main server and the second main server, and the storage system is configured to operate as a dual node active system. The methods include activating the standby server in response to receiving a communication from the first main server of a fail mode of the second main server. Systems and physical computer storage media are also provided.

Abstract: A sleep function capable of putting a fixed high-priority thread to sleep within a time-window is disclosed. After a sleep request has been made by a fixed high-priority thread via the sleep function, a determination is made whether or not the fixed high-priority thread is awoken before a requested sleep duration under the sleep request. If the fixed high-priority thread is awoken before the requested sleep duration, the number of tasks for the fixed high-priority thread to perform is increased in order to delay the start sleep time of the fixed high-priority thread from a point within a first time-window in which the sleep request was made to an end boundary of the first time-window.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a hull and a water diverter. The water diverter comprises at least one first deflector configured to direct water upward and outward from the hull of the watercraft to create a wave. The water diverter may include a support structure in the shape of a hollow tube for the first deflector, and a second deflector positioned above the first deflector. An entanglement system for defending watercraft includes a main cable attached to the watercraft and at least one strand section. Each strand section includes a connector and a plurality of strands attached to the connector, and each strand section is attached to the main cable. A defense system for watercraft can include both a water diverter and an entanglement system.

Abstract: A sleep function capable of putting a fixed high-priority thread to sleep within a time-window is disclosed. After a sleep request has been made by a fixed high-priority thread via the sleep function, a determination is made whether or not the fixed high-priority thread is awoken before a requested sleep duration under the sleep request. If the fixed high-priority thread is awoken before the requested sleep duration, the number of tasks for the fixed high-priority thread to perform is increased in order to delay the start sleep time of the fixed high-priority thread from a point within a first time-window in which the sleep request was made to an end boundary of the first time-window.

Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of a member of a specific binding pair in a sample includes a substrate and a variable charge density layer having a surface adjacent to the substrate and a surface remote from the substrate. A first member of a specific binding pair is on the surface of the variable charge density layer remote from the substrate. The first member interacts with a second member of the specific binding pair present in a sample. The variable charge density layer has a charge carrier density that can be changed by the application of light and/or an electric field, so that a plasmon band is produced by a reflected light source impinging on the variable charge density layer.