Abstract: Presented are techniques of identifying, processing and displaying data point clusters associated with map information in an efficient manner Methods and systems are disclosed which process map information to identify clusters of requested data points for display, based on iterative clustering and filtering of the data points. Methods and systems are also disclosed which generate polygons representing the clusters. The amount of data to be processed and/or displayed can be reduced, without loss of any associated information content in a displayed map.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution hub having a cabinet that defines a primary compartment. The cabinet also includes one or more main doors for accessing the primary compartment. Telecommunications equipment is mounted within the primary compartment. The distribution hub further includes a secondary compartment that can be accessed from an exterior of the cabinet without accessing the primary compartment. A grounding interface is accessible from within the secondary compartment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing payment methods for an online transaction includes: receiving an unencrypted shopper identifier credential that is associated with a specific user and is input via a checkout user interface, wherein the checkout user interface is associated with the online transaction and is displayed at a user device; in response to receiving the unencrypted shopper identifier credential, generating a first encrypted shopper identifier credential based on the unencrypted shopper identifier credential; sending a first query that includes the first encrypted shopper identifier credential to a first payment instrument manager, wherein the first query requests an indication that the first encrypted shopper identifier credential is associated with an account for the first payment instrument manager; receiving a response from the first payment instrument manager that includes the indication; and causing the checkout user interface to be modified with a selection field, wherein the selecti

Abstract: A filter element includes a media pack and a support body. The media pack may be arranged in an enclosed shape defining a central cavity. The media pack includes a formed filter media and an abrasion resistant barrier coupled to the formed filter media. The support body is disposed within the central cavity. The abrasion resistant barrier separates the media pack from the support body. In some instances, the media pack also includes a plurality of adhesive beads disposed between the abrasion resistant barrier and the formed filter media and coupling the abrasion resistant barrier to the formed filter media.

Abstract: An improved method of fusing the sacroiliac joint and tools for accomplishing the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method that uses an intra-articular joint fusion device for connecting the sacrum and ilium that includes creating a first incision in the patient's skin proximal to the patient's sacroiliac joint, inserting a surgical channel tool into the incision from the patient's posterior, creating a void in the sacroiliac joint, inserting a fusion implant into the void, the fusion implant having at least one fixation element for engagement with bone tissue in the articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium, and driving the fusion implant into the void such that the at least one fixation element engages with bone tissue in an articular surface of at least one of the sacrum and ilium, and the fusion implant fixes relative positions of the sacrum and ilium.

Abstract: An improved method of fusing the sacroiliac joint and tools for accomplishing the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method that uses an intra-articular joint fusion device for connecting the sacrum and ilium that includes creating a first incision in the patient's skin proximal to the patient's sacroiliac joint, inserting a surgical channel tool into the incision from the patient's posterior, creating a void in the sacroiliac joint, inserting a fusion implant into the void, the fusion implant having at least one fixation element for engagement with bone tissue in the articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium, and driving the fusion implant into the void such that the at least one fixation element engages with bone tissue in an articular surface of at least one of the sacrum and ilium, and the fusion implant fixes relative positions of the sacrum and ilium.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first component carrier, a second component carrier connected with the first component carrier so that a thermal decoupling gap is formed between the first component carrier and the second component carrier, a first component on and/or in the second component carrier, and a second component having a first main surface mounted in the thermal decoupling gap so that at least part of an opposing second main surface and an entire sidewall of the second component is exposed with respect to material of the first component carrier and with respect to material of the second component carrier.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution hub having a cabinet that defines a primary compartment. The cabinet also includes one or more main doors for accessing the primary compartment. Telecommunications equipment is mounted within the primary compartment. The distribution hub further includes a secondary compartment that can be accessed from an exterior of the cabinet without accessing the primary compartment. A grounding interface is accessible from within the secondary compartment.

Abstract: A component carrier including i) an electronic component embedded in the component carrier, ii) an antenna structure arranged at a region of a first main surface of the component carrier, iii) a shielding structure made of an electrically conductive material and configured for shielding electromagnetic radiation from propagating between the antenna structure and the electronic component. Hereby, the shielding structure is arranged at least partially between the antenna structure and the electronic component. Furthermore, the component carrier includes an electrically conductive structure to electrically connect the electronic component and the antenna structure through the shielding structure. The shielding structure is non-perforated at least in a plane between the antenna structure and the electronic component.

Abstract: An improved method of fusing the sacroiliac joint and tools for accomplishing the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method that uses an intra-articular joint fusion device for connecting the sacrum and ilium that includes creating a first incision in the patient's skin proximal to the patient's sacroiliac joint, inserting a surgical channel tool into the incision from the patient's posterior, creating a void in the sacroiliac joint, inserting a fusion implant into the void, the fusion implant having at least one fixation element for engagement with bone tissue in the articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium, and driving the fusion implant into the void such that the at least one fixation element engages with bone tissue in an articular surface of at least one of the sacrum and ilium, and the fusion implant fixes relative positions of the sacrum and ilium.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution hub having a cabinet that defines a primary compartment. The cabinet also includes one or more main doors for accessing the primary compartment. Telecommunications equipment is mounted within the primary compartment. The distribution hub further includes a secondary compartment that can be accessed from an exterior of the cabinet without accessing the primary compartment. A grounding interface is accessible from within the secondary compartment.

Abstract: An improved method of fusing the sacroiliac joint and tools for accomplishing the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method that uses an intra-articular joint fusion device for connecting the sacrum and ilium that includes creating a first incision in the patient's skin proximal to the patient's sacroiliac joint, inserting a surgical channel tool into the incision from the patient's posterior, creating a void in the sacroiliac joint, inserting a fusion implant into the void, the fusion implant having at least one fixation element for engagement with bone tissue in the articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium, and driving the fusion implant into the void such that the at least one fixation element engages with bone tissue in an articular surface of at least one of the sacrum and ilium, and the fusion implant fixes relative positions of the sacrum and ilium.

Abstract: An improved method of fusing the sacroiliac joint and tools for accomplishing the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method that uses an intra-articular joint fusion device for connecting the sacrum and ilium that includes creating a first incision in the patient's skin proximal to the patient's sacroiliac joint, inserting a surgical channel tool into the incision from the patient's posterior, creating a void in the sacroiliac joint, inserting a fusion implant into the void, the fusion implant having at least one fixation element for engagement with bone tissue in the articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium, and driving the fusion implant into the void such that the at least one fixation element engages with bone tissue in an articular surface of at least one of the sacrum and ilium, and the fusion implant fixes relative positions of the sacrum and ilium.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first component carrier, a second component carrier connected with the first component carrier so that a thermal decoupling gap is formed between the first component carrier and the second component carrier, a first component on and/or in the second component carrier, and a second component having a first main surface mounted in the thermal decoupling gap so that at least part of an opposing second main surface and an entire sidewall of the second component is exposed with respect to material of the first component carrier and with respect to material of the second component carrier.