Abstract: A multi-layer insulated panel product for use in residential and commercial construction, including, but not limited to, for use as structural sheathing. The multi-layer panel product has a base panel substrate, which may be a manufactured wood, gypsum, plastic, or some other similar material, with a fire-resistant insulating layer affixed to a face of the base panel substrate. The insulating layer may be pre-affixed to the base panel substrate in the factory or on a production line, prior to transport and installation at a job site. An insulating layer may be affixed to two base panel substrates, one on each side of the insulating layer.

Abstract: A key master service capable of operating on a service provider in a network enables is disclosed. The key master enables authorized parties to securely exchange client information without compromising client security. One feature of the key master service is the generation of a unique key for each client. All parties in an authorized universe access, exchange and modify client information by referencing the universal key, rather than using known client identifiers. Client information is further secured by advantageously applying an obfuscation function to the data. Obfuscated client information is stored together with the universal key as keyed client data at the client and/or server, where it may be directly accessed by the service provider or third parties. Because client information is stored and exchanged without the ability to discern either the client identity or the nature of the information, such information is secured against malicious third-party interception.

Abstract: A process and method for producing a fire-retardant treated wood composite by applying fire-retardant material to wood strands at several points in the manufacturing process prior to the application of heat and/or pressure to a strand mat to form a manufactured wood or engineered wood composite panel. Fire-retardant material is applied at the dry bin outfeed, the blender infeed, or both. The fire-retardant material applied may be of a different type and/or different amount at each location. Optionally, fire retardant material also may be applied in the blender.

Abstract: In an embodiment a pixel arrangement includes a photodiode, a circuit node, a transfer transistor coupled to the photodiode and to the circuit node, an amplifier with an input coupled to the circuit node, a first capacitor and a second capacitor, a first transistor coupled to an output of the amplifier and to the first capacitor, a second transistor coupled to the first transistor and to the second capacitor, a supply terminal, a reset transistor coupled to the supply terminal, a coupling transistor coupled to the circuit node and to the reset transistor and a third capacitor with a first electrode coupled to a node between the reset transistor and the coupling transistor.

Abstract: A system is disclosed including an energy delivery device and a controller. The energy delivery device includes a cannula, an antenna extending from the cannula and operable to deliver energy to tissue of the patient, and an optical sensor including Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs). The cannula and the antenna are insertable through skin of a patient to an insertion depth. The controller is in communication with the optical sensor and operable to receive temperature measurements from the optical sensor and determine the insertion depth based on the received temperature measurements.

Abstract: A pixel architecture is provided for complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors for high dynamic range (HDR) capture without introducing multi-exposure motion blur. The pixel architecture combines a low-noise readout in combination with a shuffle-gate circuit which is used for flexible extension of sensor saturation. The shuffle-gate circuit allows for the overflow charge from a photodiode to be selectively skimmed and stored based on a modulated duty cycle that governs signal range extension. Shared elements allow for further pixel size reduction through wafer-to-wafer interconnects and spatial multiplexing.

Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade is provided including an inboard region and an outboard region including a spanwise section associated with the development of an unstable aeroelastic mode. The disclosed rotor blade includes a leading-edge corrective mass arranged within the spanwise section, which leading-edge corrective mass is adapted to move the center of mass of the spanwise section towards the leading edge in order to suppress the development of an unstable aeroelastic mode. A method of manufacturing a wind turbine rotor blade is also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for measuring cellular activity within a biological sample comprising living cells over an extended time period. In particular, provided herein are techniques for measuring changes in cellular activity within a tissue sample comprising living cells (e.g., a tissue section comprising living cells) during and/or after exposure to a first stimulus (e.g., a control stimulus) at a first time point and during and/or after exposure to a second stimulus (e.g., a non-control stimulus) (e.g., a pharmaceutical stimulus) at a second time point after the first time point.

Abstract: A key master service capable of operating on a service provider in a network enables is disclosed. The key master enables authorized parties to securely exchange client information without compromising client security. One feature of the key master service is the generation of a unique key for each client. All parties in an authorized universe access, exchange and modify client information by referencing the universal key, rather than using known client identifiers. Client information is further secured by advantageously applying an obfuscation function to the data. Obfuscated client information is stored together with the universal key as keyed client data at the client and/or server, where it may be directly accessed by the service provider or third parties. Because client information is stored and exchanged without the ability to discern either the client identity or the nature of the information, such information is secured against malicious third-party interception.

Abstract: In an embodiment a method for operating a pixel arrangement includes, during an exposure period, accumulating, by a photodetector, in a first integration period, charge carriers, pulsing, at an end of the first integration period, a transfer transistor to a first voltage level for transferring a portion of the accumulated charge carriers to a diffusion node, wherein the portion is configured to be drained to a supply voltage, continuing, by the photodetector, to accumulate, in a second integration period, charge carriers, after the second integration period, pulsing the transfer transistor to a respective further voltage level with at least one additional pulse, wherein, with each additional pulse, an additional portion of the accumulated charge carriers is configured to be drained to the supply voltage, and wherein each additional pulse is followed by an additional continued accumulation of charge carriers in a respective additional integration period with the photodetector.

Abstract: A manufactured wood panel with integrated fire-resistant (FR) inorganic material, and methods of production. The manufactured wood panel may be structural or non-structural, and strand-based, such as, but not limited to, oriented strand board (OSB). Noncombustible FR inorganic material, including but not limited to, mineral wool, sand, rock, and the like, is added to and mixed with the wood strands before, during, and/or after the blending process on the production line (i.e., mat forming line). The mats formed from the mixed strands and inorganic material are then subjected to heat and pressure in a press. The panel may have multiple strand layers, with all or only some of the strand layers comprising the noncombustible material. The percentage of noncombustible material may be the same in all mixed layers, or may vary between layers.

Abstract: An imaging device is specified, the imaging device including a detector array a plurality of pixels, the pixels including a plurality of subpixel types, a micromirror array with a plurality of mirror elements, and an internal light source, wherein at least one of the subpixel types is configured to detect a first radiation; the mirror elements are configured to deflect in response to a second radiation, the internal light source is configured to illuminate the detector array with a third radiation; at least one of the subpixel types is configured to detect the third radiation deflected by the micromirror array. Furthermore, a method of multi-spectral imaging is specified.

Abstract: An electric motor includes: a motor fan located proximate a first end of the electric motor; a sleeve bearing disposed between a rotating portion of the electric motor and a non-rotating portion of the electric motor, the sleeve bearing located proximate a second end of the electric motor opposite the first end; at least one air intake configured to receive an airflow from the motor fan and direct the airflow toward the second end of the electric motor; and an air discharge box coupled to a longitudinal end of the at least one air intake and configured to direct the airflow received into the air discharge box toward the sleeve bearing.

Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.

Abstract: A hydraulic power unit includes a reservoir containing hydraulic fluid, a main output, a pressure sensor, at least one active valve hydraulic pump and at least one passive valve hydraulic pump. A main flow of the hydraulic fluid is discharged through the main output. The pressure sensor includes a pressure signal that is indicative of a pressure of the main flow. Each active valve hydraulic pump is configured to drive a first flow portion of the main flow from the reservoir to the main output when the pressure signal is below a first pressure setpoint. Each passive valve hydraulic pump is configured to drive a second flow portion of the main flow from the reservoir to the main output when the pressure signal is below a second pressure setpoint.

Abstract: A wood or engineered wood structural panel, such as, but not limited to, OSB (“oriented strand board”) or plywood, that is both fire-resistant and water resistant. The panel is factory-coated with a product that provides fire resistance. The treatment gives it a Fire-Resistant (FR) performance (for use in a one- or two-hour rated assembly). The panel also is overlaid or coated in a factory setting with a weather/water resistive barrier (WRB). The structural panel thus combines a fire-resistant structural sheathing and WRB product in one integrated panel produced at a factory prior for installation at a job site.

Abstract: A scope cabinet that defines a cavity configured to receive a medical device, such as a gastroscope or endoscope, therein. The scope cabinet includes a detachable, cradle panel disposed on a panel within the cavity. The cradle panel forms a plurality of elongated slats. The scope cabinet further includes an adjustable arm that is configured to be releasably fastened at a point along one of the elongated slats. The adjustable arm includes a plurality of fingers and is configured to support a medical device. The scope cabinet also includes a removable shelf disposed within the cavity having an air-circulating unit disposed on top of the shelf. The scope cabinet has a rear panel that defines removable subsections. The cradle panel is attached to one of the subsections nearest a top panel of the scope cabinet but below the removable shelf.

Abstract: A pixel arrangement is provided. The pixel arrangement includes a photosensitive stage being configured to generate electrical signals by converting electromagnetic radiation, wherein the photosensitive stage forms at least one sub-pixel of a first type including a photodiode that is configured generate a low sensitivity signal, and at least one sub-pixel of a second type including a photodiode that is configured to generate a high sensitivity signal. The pixel arrangement further includes a sample-and-hold stage, wherein the sample-and-hold stage is electrically coupled to the photosensitive stage via a diffusion node and configured to sample and store the electrical signals from the photosensitive stage.

Abstract: A hydraulic power unit includes a reservoir containing hydraulic fluid, a main output, a pressure sensor, at least one active valve hydraulic pump and at least one passive valve hydraulic pump. A main flow of the hydraulic fluid is discharged through the main output. The pressure sensor includes a pressure signal that is indicative of a pressure of the main flow. Each active valve hydraulic pump is configured to drive a first flow portion of the main flow from the reservoir to the main output when the pressure signal is below a first pressure setpoint. Each passive valve hydraulic pump is configured to drive a second flow portion of the main flow from the reservoir to the main output when the pressure signal is below a second pressure setpoint.