Abstract: The Real-Time System Progression Optimizer Apparatuses, Processes and Systems (“RTSPO”) transforms system progression simulation input, system progression simulation update input datastructure/inputs via RTSPO components into system progression simulation output, system progression simulation update output outputs. A system progression simulation request datastructure structured as specifying a set of initial scenario parameters values for a set of scenario parameters is obtained. A set of parameter evaluation values for each scenario parameter in the set of scenario parameters is determined. A set of scenario evaluation points is determined. A scenario result value for each scenario evaluation point is computed via a system progression simulation. A set of surface descriptor datastructures is determined. A scenario evaluation datastructure structured as specifying an evaluation function determined via interpolation is generated for each surface descriptor datastructure.

Abstract: A control system employs a model-based multi-variable predictive control for cold rolling mills to improve sheet thickness uniformity to meet or exceed specifications in flatness. Sheet metal thickness and flatness deviations from standard requirements are significantly reduced with attendant improved control accuracy as compared to traditional control approaches that use PID based closed loop controls. The control system is particularly suited for control of 4-hi non-reversible single-stand metal rolling mills. The mill stand has a first work roll and a second work roll respectively positioned between a first back up roll and a second back up roll. A plurality of sensors measures and acquires property data of the sheet of material. A model predictive controller manipulates actuators to regulate thickness and flatness.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an audio amplifier circuit that includes a first amplifier having a differential first amplifier input adapted to be coupled to an audio input source, a multiplexer having first and second mux inputs, a control input and a mux output. The first mux input is coupled to the differential amplifier output. There is a signal generator having a generator input coupled to the mux output. There is also a driver circuit having a driver circuit input and a driver circuit output, the driver circuit input coupled to the generator output, and a second amplifier having a first error input coupled to a current sense terminal that is configured to provide a voltage proportional to a current supplied from a power supply terminal, and a second error input coupled to a current limit terminal configured to provide a reference voltage proportional to a current limit value.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an audio amplifier circuit that includes a first amplifier having a differential first amplifier input adapted to be coupled to an audio input source, a multiplexer having first and second mux inputs, a control input and a mux output. The first mux input is coupled to the differential amplifier output. There is a signal generator having a generator input coupled to the mux output. There is also a driver circuit having a driver circuit input and a driver circuit output, the driver circuit input coupled to the generator output, and a second amplifier having a first error input coupled to a current sense terminal that is configured to provide a voltage proportional to a current supplied from a power supply terminal, and a second error input coupled to a current limit terminal configured to provide a reference voltage proportional to a current limit value.

Abstract: Control system for cold rolling mills to improve sheet metal thickness uniformity. Sensors monitor the state of the cold rolling mill by measuring (i) roll eccentricity, (ii) roll slips during mill operation, (iii) mill disturbances from roll speed or roll force manifestations, and (iv) unknown disturbances referred to as process noise. The controller analyzes data from sensors to compensate. Data collected during the mill operation by the sensors are delayed in reaching the controller. This communication delay is accounted for by using a filter. Since an objective of the controller software is dynamic identification of eccentricity of the back up rolls, which is non-linear by nature, an Extended Kalman Filter may be used.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus comprises a power stage having a first power stage input, a second power stage input, and a power stage output. The apparatus also comprises a modulator circuit having a first ramp input, a second ramp input, a modulator input, a first modulator output, and a second modulator output, the first modulator output coupled to the first power stage input, and the second modulator output coupled to the second power stage input. The apparatus also comprises a multi-level ramp generator having a first ramp output and a second ramp output, the first ramp output coupled to the first ramp input, and the second ramp output coupled the second ramp input.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the redox buffer electro-catalyst for bi-functional air electrode of metal-air batteries and fuel cells, wherein an electro-catalyst comprising of redox buffer oxides facilitates bi-functional activity of air electrode towards oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions at the air electrode-electrolyte interface. The bi-functional activity of electro-catalyst comprising of redox buffer oxides is superior, due to improved electron transfer ability in comparison to electro-catalyst without redox buffer oxides.

Abstract: Detection devices comprising microbe-targeting molecules (MTMs) and engineered MTMs in the form of a lateral flow assay (LFA) are provided. Methods of using the detection devices in the detection and/or identification of microbes and microbe components in a sample are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides mannose-binding lectin (MBL)-based compositions, and methods of using the MBL-based compositions in the reduction of unintended platelet activation, such as during a medical procedure.

Abstract: A device includes a first ramp generator having a first ramp generator output configured to provide a first ramp, a second ramp generator having a second ramp generator output configured to provide a second ramp, and a third ramp generator having a third ramp generator output configured to provide a third ramp. The first ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a first common mode voltage and a first peak-to-peak voltage. The second ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a second common mode voltage and a second peak-to-peak voltage. The third ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a third common mode voltage and a third peak-to-peak voltage. A frequency of the second ramp is approximately equal to a frequency of the third ramp, and the frequency of the third ramp is approximately double a frequency of the first ramp.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for automated optimization of delivery of products to users on a digital platform. Said method comprising: (1) fetching, by a processing unit [102], a location data of the multiple users of the digital platform and a hub location data of one or more hubs of the digital platform, from a memory unit [104]; (2) generating, by a pixel generator [106], a set of one or more geographic pixels from the location data of the multiple users; (3) determining, by the processing unit [102], a set of distance parameters (4) mapping, by a mapping unit [108], the set of one or more geographic pixels with the one or more hubs and (5) determining, by the mapping unit [108], an optimized hub for each subset of geographic pixels.

Abstract: A system and method of predicting a last mile design productivity of a delivery hub. The method comprises predicting: an inter-shipment time for last mile agent(s) of the delivery hub, and a productive on field time in a day for the last mile agent(s). The method thereafter encompasses predicting, a total number of delivery attempts in a day for the last mile agent(s) based on: the predicted inter-shipment time and the predicted productive on field time. Further, the method comprises predicting, a total number of successful deliveries in a day for the last mile agent(s) based on: the predicted total number of delivery attempts in a day, and an average hub conversion data. The method further comprises predicting the last mile design productivity of the delivery hub based on the predicted total number of successful deliveries in a day.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an audio amplifier circuit that includes a first amplifier having a differential first amplifier input adapted to be coupled to an audio input source, a multiplexer having first and second mux inputs, a control input and a mux output. The first mux input is coupled to the differential amplifier output. There is a signal generator having a generator input coupled to the mux output. There is also a driver circuit having a driver circuit input and a driver circuit output, the driver circuit input coupled to the generator output, and a second amplifier having a first error input coupled to a current sense terminal that is configured to provide a voltage proportional to a current supplied from a power supply terminal, and a second error input coupled to a current limit terminal configured to provide a reference voltage proportional to a current limit value.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and non-transitory machine-readable medium provide for 360° assistance for a QCS scanner with mixed reality (MR) and machine learning technology. The apparatus includes an optical sensor, a display, a Chatbot, cloud service, and a processor operably connected to the optical sensor and the display. The processor receives diagnostic information from a server related to a field device in an industrial process control and automation system; identifies an issue of the field device based on the diagnostic information; detects, using the optical sensor, the field device corresponding to the identified issue; guides, using the display, a user to a location and a scanner part of the field device that is related to the issue; provides, using the display, necessary steps or actions to resolve the issue; and connects, using a cloud server, a user to get modules of installation, commissioning, annual maintenance (AMC) and training for a quality control system (QCS) as per the selected persona.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray imaging system (10). The X-ray imaging system comprises an optical camera (20), an X-ray imaging device (30), a processing unit (40), and an output unit (50). The optical camera is configured to acquire an optical image of a body part (BP) of a patient or an optical image of the head of the patient. The X-ray imaging device is configured to acquire an X-ray image of the body part of the patient. The processing unit is configured to determine an orientation of the body part, the determination comprising utilization of the optical image of the body part or utilization of the optical image of the head of the patient. The processing unit is configured to annotate the X-ray image of the body part with the orientation. The output unit is configured to output the orientation annotated X-ray image.

Abstract: A device includes a first ramp generator having a first ramp generator output configured to provide a first ramp, a second ramp generator having a second ramp generator output configured to provide a second ramp, and a third ramp generator having a third ramp generator output configured to provide a third ramp. The first ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a first common mode voltage and a first peak-to-peak voltage. The second ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a second common mode voltage and a second peak-to-peak voltage. The third ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a third common mode voltage and a third peak-to-peak voltage. A frequency of the second ramp is approximately equal to a frequency of the third ramp, and the frequency of the third ramp is approximately double a frequency of the first ramp.

Abstract: A system includes a charge pump having an input coupled to a first voltage and an output at a second voltage, the second voltage greater than the first voltage. The system also includes an amplifier having a first input, a second input, and a third input, the first input coupled to the output of the charge pump, the second input coupled to the first voltage, the third input coupled to an input signal, the amplifier having an amplified output signal. The system also includes a maximum power detector coupled to the amplifier, the maximum power detector operable to determine whether the amplified output signal has reached a threshold output level and to reduce a power of the amplified output signal responsive to the determination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process configuration for production of light olefins and aromatics from residual hydrocarbon streams. In this configuration a high severity catalytic cracking process is employed for producing higher yields of lighter olefins and various boiling fractions. C4 stream separated from gaseous product is subjected to metathesis and aromatized to form mono aromatics.

Abstract: A device includes a first ramp generator having a first ramp generator output configured to provide a first ramp, a second ramp generator having a second ramp generator output configured to provide a second ramp, and a third ramp generator having a third ramp generator output configured to provide a third ramp. The first ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a first common mode voltage and a first peak-to-peak voltage. The second ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a second common mode voltage and a second peak-to-peak voltage. The third ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a third common mode voltage and a third peak-to-peak voltage. A frequency of the second ramp is approximately equal to a frequency of the third ramp, and the frequency of the third ramp is approximately double a frequency of the first ramp.

Abstract: In described examples, an isolated DC-DC converter includes: an input node for receiving an input voltage; a transformer including a primary side having first and second terminals and a primary side ground; and first and second low-side switches. The first low-side switch is coupled between the first terminal and the primary side ground. The second low-side switch is coupled between the second terminal and the primary side ground. A first voltage is across the first low-side switch, and a second voltage is across the second low-side switch. Also, the isolated DC-DC converter includes first and second high-side switches. The first high-side switch is coupled between the first terminal and the input node. The second high-side switch is coupled between the second terminal and the input node. Further, the isolated DC-DC converter includes a switch controller.