Abstract: Various connector systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed that can improve connectors and/or connections within an in-flight entertainment system to be at least more resilient to vibration, shock, and/or liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to a cover plate of an electronic box of an in-flight entertainment system to improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of the electronic box. A cushion component and a clip are disclosed herein that can improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of a monitor. Methods of disposing components of a connector plug in foil, tape, and/or heat shrink are disclosed herein that can improve resistance to liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to an in-line disconnect box to improve connections to connector plugs.

Abstract: A pulley system for a weight lifting apparatus includes a swivel bracket attached to a V brace bracket on one side and a pulley bracket on the other side along with a V brace attached to the V brace bracket, and a pulley attached to the pulley bracket. This arrangement of the V brace, the V brace bracket, the swivel bracket, the pulley, and the pulley bracket along with a plurality of first washers collectively form a main assembly. The main assembly is fastened to a beam on the weight lifting apparatus using a conical tapered nut.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for registering image data with robotic data for image-guided robotic catheters and other elongate bodies. Fluid drive systems can be used to provide robotically coordinated motion. Precise control over catheter-supported tools is enhanced by alignment of fluoroscopic and ultrasound image data, particularly for structural heart and other therapies in which the catheter will interact with soft tissues. A marker plate having a planar array of machine-readable 2D barcode markers may facilitate alignment of image and robotic data. Determining an ultrasound-based pose of a component in the ultrasound image field allows that component to effectively a fiducial for alignment.

Abstract: An electrical generator system including a radionuclide material; and a sandwich structure, the sandwich structure including: a layer of an n-type semiconductor material; a layer of intrinsic n-type semiconductor material; a layer of p-type semiconductor material; and metal electrodes, one of the electrodes being in direct contact with said n-type semiconductor material and another electrode being in contact with the p-type semiconductor material, forming metal-semiconductor junctions therebetween; wherein radiation emissions received from said radionuclide material are converted into electrical energy at said metal-semiconductor junctions; and electrical contacts connected to said electrodes which facilitate the flow of said electrical energy when connected to a load.

Abstract: The handbag or carrying case accessory includes a plastic body with two retaining compartments for retaining various objects. The accessory body includes a friction fit section which slides over the top of various rubber handbags or carrying cases. The use of this friction fit design provides for installing the accessory in various locations along the top rim of the rubber handbag or carrying case as desired.

Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment; a rear bar housing with a front segment coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing; and an input/output (I/O) printed circuit board (“PCB”) having an I/O connector. The I/O PCB coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. The assembly is coupled to a chassis of a display system having a display module, and the I/O connector is coupled to a connector of the display module for enabling an electrical connection between the peripheral bar assembly and the display module.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a more consistent background noise for mixed audio transmitted from a local environment to a remote location. The systems and methods may generate and add aggregate comfort noise to a mixed audio signal, and the aggregate comfort noise may be based on noise spectral estimates from each audio device in an environment. Metrics related to speech and noise levels may be shared between the audio devices in an environment to modify the noise reduction processing of audio signals on each audio device.

Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment, and a through slot aligned with a diffuser operationally coupled to a first surface of an I/O PCB having a plurality of light sources emitting light that is transmitted through the diffuser and the slot. The assembly further includes a rear bar housing having a front segment and a rear segment, the front segment of the rear bar housing coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. A top surface of the peripheral bar assembly is coupled to a bottom of a chassis of a display system having a display module. The assembly configured to provide accent lighting through the slot of the front bar housing.

Abstract: A pulley system for a weight lifting apparatus includes a swivel bracket attached to a V brace bracket on one side and a pulley bracket on the other side along with a V brace attached to the V brace bracket, and a pulley attached to the pulley bracket. This arrangement of the V brace, the V brace bracket, the swivel bracket, the pulley, and the pulley bracket along with a plurality of first washers collectively form a main assembly. The main assembly is fastened to a beam on the weight lifting apparatus using a conical tapered nut.

Abstract: Embodiments include a processing device communicatively coupled to a plurality of audio devices comprising at least one microphone and at least one speaker, and to a digital signal processing (DSP) component having a plurality of audio input channels for receiving audio signals captured by the at least one microphone, the processing device being configured to identify one or more of the audio devices based on a unique identifier associated with each of the one or more audio devices; obtain device information from each identified audio device; and adjust one or more settings of the DSP component based on the device information. A computer-implemented method of automatically configuring an audio conferencing system, comprising a digital signal processing (DSP) component and a plurality of audio devices including at least one speaker and at least one microphone, is also provided.

Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. One method includes transmitting, by a processor of a seat device of an aircraft coupled to a peripheral bar assembly having a plurality of programmable light sources, one or more commands to the peripheral bar assembly to operate one or more of the light sources; and operating, by the peripheral bar assembly, the one or more light sources, in response to the one or more commands to indicate non-verbal communication associated with the aircraft.

Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. One method includes retrieving, by a processor of a seat device of an aircraft coupled to a removable, peripheral bar assembly having a plurality of programmable, light emitting diodes (LEDs), configuration information to operate the LEDs; transmitting, by the processor, one or more commands to the peripheral bar assembly to operate one or more of the LEDs; and operating, by the peripheral bar assembly, the one or more LEDs, in response to the one or more commands to indicate non-verbal communication based on one or more pre-defined communication protocols indicating a seat-by-seat status.

Abstract: Embodiments include a processing device communicatively coupled to a plurality of audio devices comprising at least one microphone and at least one speaker, and to a digital signal processing (DSP) component having a plurality of audio input channels for receiving audio signals captured by the at least one microphone, the processing device being configured to identify one or more of the audio devices based on a unique identifier associated with each of the one or more audio devices; obtain device information from each identified audio device; and adjust one or more settings of the DSP component based on the device information. A computer-implemented method of automatically configuring an audio conferencing system, comprising a digital signal processing (DSP) component and a plurality of audio devices including at least one speaker and at least one microphone, is also provided.

Abstract: A portable, handheld exercise device comprises a spherical outer shell with multiple parallel handles mounted to the outer surface thereof containing a rotating mass therein. An inner shell located within is spaced from but attached to the outer shell. A gyroscopic energy-generating structure (GEGS) is located within the inner shell. The GEGS comprises a rotating disc or a rotating mass configured to simulate a rotating disc. The rotating disc or a rotating mass is powered to spin around a rotational axis orientated in a preselected orientation to the multiple parallel handles. When the one or more handles of the exercise device are held by an individual the spinning characteristics of the rotating disc or mass creates a force against the user's hands. An internal or external controller allows the user to vary the spinning characteristics of the spinning mass and the level and intensity of the resultant exercise provided to the user in counteracting the forces created.

Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment; a rear bar housing with a front segment coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing; and an input/output (I/O) printed circuit board (“PCB”) having an I/O connector. The I/O PCB coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. The assembly is coupled to a chassis of a display system having a display module, and the I/O connector is coupled to a connector of the display module for enabling an electrical connection between the peripheral bar assembly and the display module.

Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. One method includes retrieving, by a processor of a seat device of an aircraft coupled to a removable, peripheral bar assembly having a plurality of programmable, light emitting diodes (LEDs), configuration information to operate the LEDs; transmitting, by the processor, one or more commands to the peripheral bar assembly to operate one or more of the LEDs; and operating, by the peripheral bar assembly, the one or more LEDs, in response to the one or more commands to indicate non-verbal communication based on one or more pre-defined communication protocols indicating a seat-by-seat status.

Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment, and a through slot aligned with a diffuser operationally coupled to a first surface of an I/O PCB having a plurality of light sources emitting light that is transmitted through the diffuser and the slot. The assembly further includes a rear bar housing having a front segment and a rear segment, the front segment of the rear bar housing coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. A top surface of the peripheral bar assembly is coupled to a bottom of a chassis of a display system having a display module. The assembly configured to provide accent lighting through the slot of the front bar housing.

Abstract: Sub-surface roof attachment systems, methods, etc., configured for anchoring a personal fall protection anchorage device to a roof, the sub-surface roof attachment system comprising an anchor point base plate sized and configured for attachment to an upper surface of a support substrate, wherein the anchor point base plate is configured to immobily hold the personal fall protection anchorage device to the support substrate adequate for safe fall protection for a worker, the anchor point base plate further comprising an upwardly extendible adjustment bolt, an upper surface of the upwardly extendible adjustment bolt having a cavity therein configured to immobily receive and hold the personal fall protection anchorage device.

Abstract: A method and system for sanitizing at least one surface in an area to be sanitized are provided. At least one illumination module is positioned to radiate the at least one surface with sanitizing electromagnetic radiation (SER). A dosimeter is positioned to measure a level of SER emitted by the at least one illumination module or received by the at least one surface. A control module is in communication with the dosimeter to receive the level of SER emitted by the at least one illumination module or received by the at least one surface, determine an appropriate level of SER to be provided to the at least one surface at least partially based on the level of SER emitted or received by the at least one surface, and control the at least one illumination module to radiate the at least one surface with the determined appropriate level of SER.