Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a vehicle telematics device that performs vehicle CAN bus discovery using bit timing analysis. In an embodiment, the vehicle telematics device enters a vehicle CAN bus protocol discovery mode, samples a vehicle CAN bus signal, performs bit timing analysis of the CAN bus signal, calculates a BAUD rate of the vehicle CAN bus based on the bit timing analysis, determines a data packet format of data packets on the vehicle CAN bus, and identifies a vehicle CAN bus protocol from a plurality of vehicle CAN bus protocols based on the calculated BAUD rate and data packet format.

Abstract: The invention is a mobile fueling system for vehicles that includes a fleet of mobile fuel stations, such as trucks. Each mobile fuel station has at least one fuel reservoir adapted for storing either liquid fuel, gaseous fuel and electric fuel. The system also includes a data processing hub and a network providing wireless data communication between vehicles, the fleet of mobile fuel stations, and the data processing hub. The data processing hub receives vehicle data from vehicles and fleet data from each mobile fuel station over the network. The vehicle data is transmitted from a customer's smart device running a customer app.

Abstract: An ultrasound system includes a 3D imaging probe and a needle guide which attaches to the probe for guidance of needle insertion into a volumetric region which can be scanned by the 3D imaging probe. The needle guide responds to the insertion of a needle through the guide by identifying a plane for scanning by the probe which is the insertion plane through which the needle will pass during insertion. The orientation of the insertion plane is communicated to the probe to cause the probe to scan the identified plane and produce images of the needle as it travels through the insertion plane.

Abstract: A connector for connecting at least a first hose having a globally cylindrical wall and a second hose with each other, the connector includes at least one spigot including at least a first end configured to be connected to the second hose, and a second end configured to be connected to the first hose, the spigot allowing an hermetic fluidic connection between the first hose and the second hose, wherein the connector further includes at least one compression element being slidably movable between the first end and the second end of the spigot, the compression element being in a locking position wherein the compression element resists a compression force on the first hose at the level of the second end of spigot, in order to secure the fluidic connection.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method and system (100) for determining regions of hyperdense lung parenchyma in an image of a lung. The system (100) comprises a memory (106) comprising instruction data representing a set of instructions and a processor (102) configured to communicate with the memory and to execute the set of instructions. The set of instructions, when executed by the processor (102), cause the processor (102) to locate a vessel in the image, determine a density of lung parenchyma in a region of the image that neighbours the located vessel, and determine whether the region of the image comprises hyperdense lung parenchyma based on the determined density, hyperdense lung parenchyma having a density greater than ?800 HU.

Abstract: Embodiments include package substrates and method of forming the package substrates. A package substrate includes a dielectric over a conductive layer, and a conductive line on the dielectric. The package substrate includes a plurality of conductive bumps on a surface of the conductive line, where the conductive bumps are conductively coupled to the conductive line, and a solder resist over the conductive line and the dielectric. The surface of the conductive line may be a bottom surface, where the conductive bumps are below the conductive line and conductively coupled to the bottom surface of the conductive line, and where the conductive bumps may be embedded in the dielectric. The surface of the conductive line may be a top surface, where the conductive bumps are above the conductive line and conductively coupled to the top surface of the conductive line, and wherein the conductive bumps are embedded in the solder resist.

Abstract: A process for producing benzene comprising the steps of: (a) separating a source feedstream comprising C5-C12 hydrocarbons including benzene and alkylbenzenes into a first feedstream comprising a higher proportion of benzene than the source feedstream and a second feedstream comprising a lower proportion of benzene than the source feedstream and subsequently, (b) contacting the first feedstream in the presence of hydrogen with a first hydrocracking catalyst, and (c) contacting the second feedstream with hydrogen under second process conditions to produce a second product stream comprising benzene, wherein i) the second process conditions are suitable for hydrocracking and step (c) involves contacting the second feedstream in the presence of hydrogen with a second hydrocracking catalyst, ii) the second process conditions are suitable for toluene disproportionation and involve contacting the second feedstream with a toluene disproportionation catalyst or iii) the second process conditions are suitable for

Abstract: A system and method for receiving a medical image, receiving an adaptation of a model of a physical structure, the adaptation relating to the medical image, determining an image quantity of the medical image at each of a plurality of vertices of the adaptation and aggregating the plurality of image quantities to determine an evaluation metric.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a crystal having an input and an output; a first interconnect line having first and second ends, wherein the first end is coupled to the input; a second interconnect line having first and second ends, wherein the first end is coupled to the output; a first capacitor coupled to the input and ground; and a second capacitor coupled to the second end of the second interconnect line. An apparatus is provided which comprises: a high pass filter; a pair of AC coupling capacitors coupled to the high pass filter; a low pass filter coupled to the pair of AC coupling capacitors; and an analog to digital converter (ADC) coupled to the low pass filter.

Abstract: An antilock brake system is disclosed comprising a first wheel and second wheel disposed on opposite sides of a vehicle. A first electric motor providing torque to the first wheel and a second electric motor providing torque to the second wheel. A sensor monitoring each wheel and a brake on each wheel. A system is described wherein a processor monitors signals from the sensors and increases torque to either wheel when it detects that the wheel is not rotating when another wheel is rotating. Also disclosed is an antilock brake system as above with a third wheel disposed on the rear of the vehicle also comprising a sensor and brake on the third wheel and wherein the processor monitors signals from the sensors to increase torque to either front wheels when it detects that the wheel is not rotating when another wheel is rotating.

Abstract: The following relates generally to image segmentation. In one aspect, an image is received and preprocessed. The image may then be classified as segmentable if it is ready for segmentation; if not, it may be classified as not segmentable. Multiple, parallel segmentation processes may be performed on the image. The result of each segmentation process may be marked as a potential success (PS) or a potential failure (PF). The results of the individual segmentation processes may be evaluated in stages. An overall failure may be declared if a percentage of the segmentation processes marked as PF reaches a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The following relates generally to image segmentation. In one aspect, an image is received and preprocessed. The image may then be classified as segmentable if it is ready for segmentation; if not, it may be classified as not segmentable. Multiple, parallel segmentation processes may be performed on the image. The result of each segmentation process may be marked as a potential success (PS) or a potential failure (PF). The results of the individual segmentation processes may be evaluated in stages. An overall failure may be declared if a percentage of the segmentation processes marked as PF reaches a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photoresist composition Part A, comprising a carboxylic functional ethylenically unsaturated resin having an acid value equal to or greater than 10 mg KOH/g, and an organosulphur compound. The photoresist composition may further comprise a Part B, comprising a resin that may react with the carboxylic groups of Part A. The photoresist compositions are shelf-stable, alkali developable, and provide cured resists with improved surface- and through-cure, improved gloss, and reduced undercut and overcut.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a crystal having an input and an output; a first interconnect line having first and second ends, wherein the first end is coupled to the input; a second interconnect line having first and second ends, wherein the first end is coupled to the output; a first capacitor coupled to the input and ground; and a second capacitor coupled to the second end of the second interconnect line. An apparatus is provided which comprises: a high pass filter; a pair of AC coupling capacitors coupled to the high pass filter; a low pass filter coupled to the pair of AC coupling capacitors; and an analog to digital converter (ADC) coupled to the low pass filter.

Abstract: The present invention provides radiation-curable (UV-curable) inks and coatings for inkjet printing comprising an inert thermoplastic acrylic resin and multifunctional monomers. The inks and coatings can be applied in a single pass printing operation. Furthermore, the inks and coatings are suitable for the printing of food, pharmaceutical and other sensitive packaging materials, particularly of plastic materials. The acrylic polymer (or copolymer) preferably has a molecular weight of 10,000 g/mole, or less, and the ink comprises less than 5 wt % of any blend of monofunctional monomer. The inks and coatings of the invention are particularly suitable for curing by UV-LED radiation.

Abstract: An image registration system employs an endoscope and an endoscope controller. In operation, the endoscope generates an intra-operative endoscopic image of a vessel tree (e.g., an arterial tree or a venous tree) within an anatomical region, and the endoscope controller image registers the intra-operative endoscopic image of the vessel tree to a pre-operative three-dimensional image of the vessel tree within the anatomical region. The image registration includes an image matching of a graphical representation of each furcation of the vessel tree within the intra-operative endoscopic image of the vessel tree to a graphical representation of each furcation of the vessel tree within the pre-operative three-dimensional image of the vessel tree.

Abstract: Techniques for fabricating a package substrate and/or a stiffener for a semiconductor package are described. For one technique, a package substrate comprises: a routing layer comprising a dielectric layer. A stiffener may be above the routing layer and a conductive line may be on the routing layer, the conductive line comprising first and second portions, the first portion having a first width, the second portion having a second width, the conductive line extending from a first region of the routing layer to a second region of the routing layer, the first region being under the stiffener, the second region being outside the stiffener, the first portion being on the first region, and the second portion being on the second region. One or more portions of the conductive line can be perpendicular to an edge of the stiffener. The perpendicular portion(s) may comprise a transition between the first and second widths.

Abstract: Systems and methods for surgical robotic guidance include a robotic system (124) having a robot (122) configured to pass to a target through a port (134). The robotic system includes a visual component (102) employed in guiding the robot along a path to a location. The location is defined in accordance with a position and orientation of the robot. An ultrasonic probe (125) is guided by the robot to the location to permit engagement of the probe to collect ultrasonic images at the location.