Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, an electric motor health monitoring system that includes an estimator module configured to model one or more estimated motor values of an electric motor based on one or more motor control parameters and one or more motor control states, a non-transitory computer readable medium, and a fault detector module configured to (1) provide a fault signal based on the modeled one or more estimated motor values of the motor and a predetermined parameter threshold value, and (2) modify the non-transitory computer readable medium based on the fault signal.

Abstract: A system can be configured to: (i) obtain a set of input images images depicting one or more bodily structures of a patient; (ii) determine whether one or more key structures are represented within the set of input images by utilizing a key structure detection module; (iii) determine one or more key images of the one or more images of the set of input images by utilizing a key image localization module; (iv) determine key structure segmentation by utilizing a key structure segmentation module; (v) determine one or more patient condition metrics using the key structure segmentation; and (vi) generate a report associated with the patient based upon the one or more patient condition metrics, or generate an entry at one or more practitioner worklists based upon the one or more patient condition metrics.

Abstract: Protrusions of socket bodies having metal are disclosed. An example apparatus comprises a socket body, the socket body including a plastic material, an array of contacts distributed across a surface of the socket body, and a protrusion extending away from the surface of the socket body, the protrusion to facilitate alignment of an IC package with the array of contacts, the protrusion including metal.

Abstract: A system can be configured to: (i) obtain a set of input images depicting one or more bodily structures of a patient; (ii) determine whether one or more key structures are represented within the set of input images by utilizing a key structure detection module; (iii) determine one or more key images of the one or more images of the set of input images by utilizing a key image localization module; (iv) determine key structure segmentation by utilizing a key structure segmentation module; (v) determine one or more patient condition metrics using the key structure segmentation; and (vi) generate a report associated with the patient based upon the one or more patient condition metrics, or generate an entry at one or more practitioner worklists based upon the one or more patient condition metrics.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to improve thermal dissipation and mechanical loading of integrated circuit packages are disclosed. An example apparatus includes: a socket to receive an integrated circuit package; and a plate to apply a load on the integrated circuit package towards the socket. The plate includes an internal channel to carry a coolant through the plate. The liquid coolant is to facilitate cooling of the integrated circuit package.

Abstract: A method to create a serial wire speed firewall that can monitor and enforce security policy on a CAN buy network and prevent cyber-attacks.

Abstract: Integrated circuit packages with dampeners to reduce vibration effects are disclosed. An example apparatus comprises a substrate, a semiconductor die carried by the substrate, and a dampener carried by the substrate. Further, the example dampener is dimensioned to interface with a heatsink when the heatsink is thermally coupled to the semiconductor die.

Abstract: Integrated circuit packages including carriers with incorporated substrates and interfaces are disclosed herein. An integrated circuit package carrier disclosed herein includes a frame including an opening to receive an integrated circuit package and at least one of (1) a circuitry component on a substrate on a surface of the frame or (2) a cable interface directly coupled to the frame.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to reduce stress between sockets and associated integrated circuit packages having glass cores are disclosed. An example integrated circuit package includes: a semiconductor die, and a substrate including a glass core. The substrate includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface between the first surface and the second surfaces. The first surface supports the semiconductor die. The second surface includes first contacts to electrical couple with second contacts in a socket. At least a portion of the third surface separated and distinct from the glass core.

Abstract: Damping assemblies for heat sinks and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a chassis; a first heat sink associated with an electronic component in the chassis; a second heat sink coupled to the first heat sink, the second heat sink spaced apart from the first heat sink in the chassis; and damping material proximate to the second heat sink.

Abstract: A system can be configured to: (i) obtain a set of input images depicting one or more bodily structures of a patient; (ii) determine whether one or more key structures are represented within the set of input images by utilizing a key structure detection module; (iii) determine one or more key images of the one or more images of the set of input images by utilizing a key image localization module; (iv) determine key structure segmentation by utilizing a key structure segmentation module; (v) determine one or more patient condition metrics using the key structure segmentation; and (vi) generate a report associated with the patient based upon the one or more patient condition metrics, or generate an entry at one or more practitioner worklists based upon the one or more patient condition metrics.

Abstract: An expandable washer includes a first washer piece comprising a first plurality of steps arranged about a first helical ramp, and a second washer piece comprising a second plurality of steps arranged about a second helical ramp and configured so that at least one step of the second plurality of steps matingly abuts at least one step of the first plurality of steps when the second washer piece is inserted into the first washer piece.

Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, an electric motor health monitoring system that includes an estimator module configured to model one or more estimated motor values of an electric motor based on one or more motor control parameters and one or more motor control states, a non-transitory computer readable medium, and a fault detector module configured to (1) provide a fault signal based on the modeled one or more estimated motor values of the motor and a predetermined parameter threshold value, and (2) modify the non-transitory computer readable medium based on the fault signal.

Abstract: A safety lighting system for use with trailers is described herein. In some embodiments, the trailer lighting system comprises a sensor, a controller, and safety lights. The safety lighting system may be used for illuminating trailers while being towed, for example, in shipping yards, construction yards, and shipping and receiving docks. The safety lighting system may be activated upon connection of a pneumatic system with a spotting tractor and deactivated upon establishing an electrical connection from a tractor to the trailer.

Abstract: A pet tracking device, system and method using a kinetic motion energy generator to generate electrical energy that is used to power a pet tracking mechanism are provided. The pet tracking device may include a housing on a wearable item, such as a collar, attached to the pet or may be injected underneath the skin of the pet.

Abstract: A wheel end disconnect assembly includes a housing, a shift ring, a shift fork and an actuator. The shift ring is supported for axial translation relative to the housing between a connected position in which the shift ring couples an input member to a wheel hub for rotation therewith and a disconnected position in which the input member and the wheel hub are rotatable relative to each other. The shift fork includes a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and an input portion extending from a junction of the first and second arm portions. The shift fork is pivotably coupled to the housing at the junction of the first and second arm portions. The actuator is configured to move the input portion to pivot the first and second arm portions such that the first and second arm portions translate the shift ring between the connected and disconnected positions.

Abstract: A method to create a serial wire speed firewall that can monitor and enforce security policy on a CAN buy network and prevent cyber-attacks.

Abstract: A disposable suction valve is provided. In some embodiments, the disposable suction valve may include a stem providing an air passage through the stem, a spring, a spring stanchion cup, and a boot. A method for manufacturing a disposable suction valve may include several steps. A stem and spring stanchion cup are molded, and a bottom end of the stem is placed through the center of a spring. The bottom end of the stem is placed through a stem opening in the spring stanchion cup, and the tabs or the spring stanchion cup are placed into recessed apertures of the stem. The boot may be over-molded on the spring stanchion cup or molded and placed onto the spring stanchion cup.

Abstract: A safety lighting system for use with trailers is described herein. In some embodiments, the trailer lighting system comprises a sensor, a controller, and safety lights. The safety lighting system may be used for illuminating trailers while being towed, for example, in shipping yards, construction yards, and shipping and receiving docks. The safety lighting system may be activated upon connection of a pneumatic system with a spotting tractor and deactivated upon establishing an electrical connection from a tractor to the trailer.

Abstract: A wheel end disconnect assembly includes a housing, a shift ring, a shift fork and an actuator. The shift ring is supported for axial translation relative to the housing between a connected position in which the shift ring couples an input member to a wheel hub for rotation therewith and a disconnected position in which the input member and the wheel hub are rotatable relative to each other. The shift fork includes a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and an input portion extending from a junction of the first and second arm portions. The shift fork is pivotably coupled to the housing at the junction of the first and second arm portions. The actuator is configured to move the input portion to pivot the first and second arm portions such that the first and second arm portions translate the shift ring between the connected and disconnected positions.