Abstract: A method for controlling a wind turbine includes detecting a plurality of analytic outputs relating to power performance of the wind turbine from a plurality of different analytics. The method also includes analyzing the plurality of analytic outputs relating to power performance of the wind turbine. Further, the method includes generating at least one computer-based model of the power performance of the wind turbine using at least a portion of the analyzed plurality of analytic outputs. Moreover, the method includes training the computer-based model(s) of the power performance of the wind turbine using annotated analytic outputs relating to the power performance of the wind turbine. In addition, the method includes estimating a power magnitude of the wind turbine using the machine-learned computer-based model(s). As such, the method includes implementing a control action when the power magnitude of the wind turbine is outside of a selected range.

Abstract: A device includes a first optical element configured to receive first light in a first direction. The first light includes a first component having a first circular polarization and a second component having a second circular polarization. The first optical element is also configured to convert the first component of the first light into second light having the second circular polarization and output the second light in a second direction. The first optical element is further configured to convert the second component of the first light into third light having the first circular polarization and output the third light in a third direction. The device also includes a second optical configured to receive and transmit the second light and to receive the third light and convert to the third light into fourth light having the second circular polarization.

Abstract: Provided herein are methodology and composition for use of any nut (such as almond, walnut, or pistachio) or legume (peanut) shell and/or husk material in a growing substrate, with or without other components such as peat, perlite, or coir; for plant growth, whether it be used in its whole form or some reduced form such as, having been chipped or ground, and whether composted or not.

Abstract: A control system and method for a well drilling platform having a plurality well platform systems is provided. The control system includes at least one remote communication unit (RCU), and a controller. The controller is in communication with the well platform systems, and has at least one processor, and a memory device that is coupled to the processor and that stores the instructions. When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the controller to communicate with the well platform systems to receive information from one or more well platform systems and to send system control commands to the one or more well platform systems. The controller and the at least one RCU are configured to electronically communicate with one another information relating to at least one of the well platform systems.

Abstract: A Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) satellite system is described that implements one or more user route tables and a plurality of pre-calculated backbone route tables at its satellites. The user route tables track user connectivity to the satellites, and each of the backbone route tables defines a snapshot of a time-varying backbone topology seen by a particular satellite. During operation, a satellite selects different backbone route tables as the topology changes over time, and receives updates to the user route tables when connectivity changes occur between the users and the satellites. The decoupling of the user route tables from the backbone route tables at the satellite reduces the computational burden on the NGSO system, as the backbone route tables are calculated in advance and the NGSO system is subsequently tasked with a computationally lower burden of performing real-time updates to the user route tables.

Abstract: A method for controlling a wind turbine includes detecting a plurality of analytic outputs relating to power performance of the wind turbine from a plurality of different analytics. The method also includes analyzing the plurality of analytic outputs relating to power performance of the wind turbine. Further, the method includes generating at least one computer-based model of the power performance of the wind turbine using at least a portion of the analyzed plurality of analytic outputs. Moreover, the method includes training the computer-based model(s) of the power performance of the wind turbine using annotated analytic outputs relating to the power performance of the wind turbine. In addition, the method includes estimating a power magnitude of the wind turbine using the machine-learned computer-based model(s). As such, the method includes implementing a control action when the power magnitude of the wind turbine is outside of a selected range.

Abstract: A device includes a first polarized image sensor configured to capture first image data relating to an object from a first perspective. The device also includes a second polarized image sensor configured to capture second image data relating to the object from a second perspective different from the first perspective. The device further includes a processor configured to obtain at least one of polarization information or depth information of the object based on at least one of the first image data or the second image data, and to extract a feature of the object based on the at least one of the polarization information or the depth information.

Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a waveguide configured to output a first light having a first polarization to a first side of the waveguide and a second light having the first polarization to a second side of the waveguide. The device also includes an optical element assembly disposed at the first side of the waveguide and configured to convert the first light having the first polarization into a third light having a second polarization, and output the third light toward the waveguide. The device further includes a polarizer disposed at the second side of the waveguide and configured to transmit the third light having the second polarization, and block the second light having the first polarization.

Abstract: A device includes a first lens. The device also includes a first polarized image sensor coupled with the first lens and configured to capture, from a first perspective, a first set of image data in a plurality of polarization orientations. The device also includes a second lens disposed apart from the first lens. The device further includes a second polarized image sensor coupled with the second lens and configured to capture, from a second perspective different from the first perspective, a second set of image data in the plurality of polarization orientations.

Abstract: Payment devices and the systems and methods for securely managing financial transactions using the payment devices are provided. In one implementation, a portable proxy device comprises a memory configured to store a plurality of credentials. Each of the plurality of credentials pertains to one of a financial credential, an identification credential, or contractual credential. The portable proxy device also includes at least one interface, wherein each of the at least one interface is configured to communicate one of the plurality of credentials to an external device to complete one of a financial function, identification function, or contractual function.

Abstract: A method includes adjusting a focal length of an adaptive liquid lens that includes a layer of optical fluid on a substrate and in conjunction with adjusting the focal length of the adaptive liquid lens, adjusting a liquid crystal element coupled with the adaptive liquid lens. The method also includes transmitting light through the adaptive liquid lens and the liquid crystal element. Also disclosed is a hybrid lens including an adaptive liquid lens and a liquid crystal element coupled with the adaptive liquid lens. The liquid crystal element reduces optical artifacts caused by the adaptive liquid lens. The adaptive liquid lens includes a layer of optical fluid on a substrate, where a focal length of the adaptive liquid lens is adjustable.

Abstract: A pupil-replicating waveguide suitable for operation with a coherent light source is disclosed. A waveguide body has opposed surfaces for guiding a beam of image light. An out-coupling element is disposed in an optical path of the beam for out-coupling portions of the beam at a plurality of spaced apart locations along the optical path. Electrodes are coupled to at least a portion of the waveguide body for modulating an optical path length of the optical path of the beam to create time-varying phase delays between the portions of the beam out-coupled by the out-coupling element.

Abstract: A Pancharatnam Berry Phase (PBP) color corrected structure is presented that comprises a plurality of switchable gratings and a plurality of PBP active elements. Each switchable grating has an inactive mode when reflects light of a specific color channel, of a set of color channels, and transmits light of other color channels in the set of color channels, wherein the specific color channel is different for each of the plurality of switchable gratings, and to have an active mode to transmit light that is inclusive of the set of color channels. The PBP active elements receive light output from at least one of the plurality of switchable gratings. Each of the PBP active elements is configured to adjust light of a different color channel of the set of color channels by a same amount to output light corrected for chromatic aberration for the set of color channels.

Abstract: A controller for a tiltable MEMS reflector is configured to oscillate the reflector about X axis or about X and Y axes, and to obtain information about current and past tilt angles. The controller is configured to evaluate tilt angles of the tiltable MEMS reflector at a later moment of time based on the previously obtained information about the tilt angles of the tiltable MEMS reflector at the different earlier moments of time. The controller may be further configured to energize the light source providing a light beam to the tiltable MEMS reflector at the later moment of time with brightness and color corresponding to the brightness and color of a pixel that will be painted by the tiltable MEMS reflector at the later moment of time. A statistical model may be combined with machine learning to accurately predict future tilt angles of the tiltable MEMS reflector.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system to facilitate hierarchical data exchange may include an aggregation platform data store containing electronic records. A data aggregation platform may collect, from a plurality of data source devices, information associated with a plurality of data sources and store the collected information into the aggregation platform data store. The data aggregation platform may also receive a data request from a data consumer device, and, responsive to the received data request, determine a precision tier associated with the data request. The data aggregation platform may then automatically calculate a resource value for the data request based on the precision tier. It may then be arranged for information from the aggregation platform data store to be modified and transmitted to the data consumer device.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a powder coating composition having a desired color from solid input filaments. A plurality of solid input filaments is fed to a mixer in accordance with an input formulation for a color. The input filaments are liquefied at the mixer, and the liquefied input filaments are combined together in the mixer into an extrudate mixture. The extrudate mixture is removed from the mixer, solidified, and then the solidified extrudate mixture is milled into a powder.

Abstract: A varifocal liquid crystal lens in Alvarez configuration is disclosed. A head mounted or near-eye display may include a liquid crystal Alvarez lens for focus adjustment for user sight accommodation, vergence accommodation, etc. The liquid crystal Alvarez lens may be of various types, such as Pancharatnam-Berry phase (PBP) lens or a polarization volume holographic lens.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a personalized cognitive treatment recommendation for an individual. The system includes one or more processors; and a memory to store processor-executable instructions. Upon execution of the instructions, the one or more processors receive parameters for at least one cognitive treatment tool; receive physiological data indicative of a condition of the individual, and/or clinical data associated with the individual; and generate the personalized cognitive treatment recommendation based on the physiological data and/or the clinical data. The recommendation includes a specification of (i) at least one first cognitive treatment tool, (ii) at least one second cognitive treatment tool different from the at least one first cognitive treatment tool, or (iii) both (i) and (ii). Optionally, the one or more processors receive performance data indicative of the individual's performance of at least one task associated with the at least one cognitive treatment tool of the recommendation.

Abstract: A smoker box including a box assembly having a first compartment for receiving a food product, a second compartment for receiving a smoking agent, and a divider separating the compartments from one another. To produce the desired flow of heat and smoke, a bottom wall of the second compartment, the divider, and a side wall of the first compartment all have one or more air flow passageways. These passageways permit air to enter the second chamber to smoke the smoking agent and circulates the smoke over the food product in the first compartment by forcing the generated smoke into the first compartment. In some forms, there may be a removable rack configured to be placed within the first compartment that is designed to support a food product such as sausages.

Abstract: Payment devices and the systems and methods for securely managing financial transactions using the payment devices are provided. In one implementation, a portable proxy device comprises a memory configured to store a plurality of credentials. Each of the plurality of credentials pertains to one of a financial credential, an identification credential, or contractual credential. The portable proxy device also includes at least one interface, wherein each of the at least one interface is configured to communicate one of the plurality of credentials to an external device to complete one of a financial function, identification function, or contractual function.