Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing health of a battery using in-vehicle impedance analysis. The method includes receiving a sensed current measurement for a cell of the battery; generating a current profile as a function of the sensed current measurement, including pulses to a peak current, the pulses having a pulse frequency (w); applying a current with the current profile to the cell; for each pulse in the current profile, receiving a voltage measurement for the cell that is responsive to the pulse, calculating an impedance for the cell responsive thereto, the impedance comprising a real component at the pulse frequency (RZw), and an imaginary component at the pulse frequency (IZw), identifying a battery health problem when either RZw exceeds a preprogrammed first threshold for the pulse frequency, or when IZw exceeds a preprogrammed second threshold for the pulse frequency, and storing the RZw and the IZw for the cell.

Abstract: A system includes a conversion device of a charging station, the conversion device connected to a first energy source of the charging station, and a controller configured to perform an impedance measurement applied to an energy storage system, the energy storage system selected from at least one of a second energy source of the charging station and a battery system of a vehicle. The controller is configured to cause the first energy source to generate a first excitation signal for measuring a first energy source impedance, control the conversion device to adjust a parameter of the first excitation signal to convert the first excitation signal to a converted excitation signal, apply the converted excitation signal to the energy storage system, detect a current response of the energy storage system, and estimate the impedance of the energy storage system based on the current response.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for battery imbalance diagnosis and mitigation. In one embodiment, the techniques involve isolating, via a first isolation unit, a first battery cell from a plurality of battery cells, determining, via a complex impedance measurement unit, a state of health of the first battery cell, and controlling, via a controller, the first battery cell based on the state of health of the first battery cell.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for improving cyber resilience for determining an optimal security policy for a network. The system uses an objective function to balance cyberattack risks, accessibility to network resources, resource limitations, minimum mission availability requirements within a network environment, or a combination thereof. The objective function comprises objectives (one or more variables that enhance accessibility to network resources and reduce cyberattack risks) and constraints (one or more variables that characterize resource limitations or minimum mission availability requirements within a network environment). The optimal security policy is selected by solving one or more optimization problems. The optimization problem may be solved by determining candidate security policies that meet the constraints and selecting among candidate security policies having the highest score for a given objective function.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides several novel improvements to freight storage and transportation services. In one detailed though non-limiting aspect, methods and means for safely and efficiently adjusting the interior volume space of an otherwise fixed-volume storage and transportation container are provided.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for improving cyber resilience for determining an optimal security policy for a network. The system uses an objective function to balance cyberattack risks, accessibility to network resources, resource limitations, minimum mission availability requirements within a network environment, or a combination thereof. The objective function comprises objectives (one or more variables that enhance accessibility to network resources and reduce cyberattack risks) and constraints (one or more variables that characterize resource limitations or minimum mission availability requirements within a network environment). The optimal security policy is selected by solving one or more optimization problems. The optimization problem may be solved by determining candidate security policies that meet the constraints and selecting among candidate security policies having the highest score for a given objective function.

Abstract: A device for thermal control of a battery system includes a heating control module configured to generate an alternating current (AC) heating current and heat the battery system to a desired temperature by applying the AC heating current to the battery system over a selected heating time duration. The heating control module is configured to monitor a rate of increase of a temperature of the battery system during the applying, during the heating time duration, perform a periodic impedance measurement, the periodic impedance measurement including application of a measurement signal having a selected frequency range to the battery system for a measurement period, a length of the measurement period select to minimize a difference between a desired rate of increase and the monitored rate of increase, and adjust the AC heating current during the applying based on the temperature and the impedance measurement.

Abstract: A staircase capping system for covering staircase, comprises a channel installed along a length and width of staircase, comprising a horizontal section configured to secure a stair tread of the staircase. Further, a bend section configured to secure a floor nosing of the staircase. A corner panel interlocked with the channel via a cutout section, comprising a semicircular panel installed over at least one side of the staircase. Further, plurality of edge strips fabricated along the semicircular panel, configured to bend and wrap around a return nosing of the staircase. The perimeter of the plurality of edge strips are configured to custom match with perimeter of the return nosing and an outside return panel interlocked with the channel via the cutout section, configured to protect return nosing of the staircase.

Abstract: A hydraulic tool storage device positions a hydraulic tool in a manner that prevents damage to seals contained within the tool. The storage device can take the form of a tool stand that provides ready access to the hydraulic tool for mating with equipment that may utilize the tool and provides a stable platform for storage or transport of the hydraulic tool. As an example, such hydraulic tools can include hydraulic hammers.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving, at a module management unit (MMU) associated with a battery cell, a battery cell parameter measurement associated with the battery cell. The MMU in is communication with a battery radio frequency module via a first link. The method further includes performing, by the MMU, a first function based at least in part on the battery cell parameter measurement to generate a first signal, and transmitting, from the MMU, the first signal to the battery radio frequency module via the first link. The method further includes performing, by the battery radio frequency module, a second function based at least in part on the first signal to generate a second signal. The method further includes transmitting, from the battery radio frequency module, the second signal to a controller, and performing, by the controller, a third function based at least in part on the second signal.

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing adaptive wireless radio frequency (RF) noise cancellation is disclosed. The invention provides countermeasures to adaptively null in-band interfering emissions to mitigate 4G LTE & 5G interference in RF Bands-of-Interest where signal-under-signal anomalies have degraded the normal operations of legacy RF systems. Embodiments of the invention include an adaptive interference canceler leveraging NVIDIA Graphics Processing Units (GPU) to perform parallel calculations across a CUDA Core architecture. This approach provides a testbed to tailor algorithms and optimize performance prior to implementation of a Field Programmable Gated Array (FPGA) embodiments. Embodiments allow adaptation to real-time changes within the channel impulse response of the RF environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing health of a battery using in-vehicle impedance analysis. The method includes receiving a sensed current measurement for a cell of the battery; generating a current profile as a function of the sensed current measurement, including pulses to a peak current, the pulses having a pulse frequency (w); applying a current with the current profile to the cell; for each pulse in the current profile, receiving a voltage measurement for the cell that is responsive to the pulse, calculating an impedance for the cell responsive thereto, the impedance comprising a real component at the pulse frequency (RZw), and an imaginary component at the pulse frequency (IZw), identifying a battery health problem when either RZw exceeds a preprogrammed first threshold for the pulse frequency, or when IZw exceeds a preprogrammed second threshold for the pulse frequency, and storing the RZw and the IZw for the cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides several novel improvements to freight storage and transportation services. In one detailed though non-limiting aspect, methods and means for safely and efficiently adjusting the interior volume space of an otherwise fixed-volume storage and transportation container are provided.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for improving cyber resilience for determining an optimal security policy for a network. The system uses an objective function to balance cyberattack risks, accessibility to network resources, resource limitations, minimum mission availability requirements within a network environment, or a combination thereof. The objective function comprises objectives (one or more variables that enhance accessibility to network resources and reduce cyberattack risks) and constraints (one or more variables that characterize resource limitations or minimum mission availability requirements within a network environment). The optimal security policy is selected by solving one or more optimization problems. The optimization problem may be solved by determining candidate security policies that meet the constraints and selecting among candidate security policies having the highest score for a given objective function.

Abstract: A volume adjustable container system is provided, the system including at least a sliding track system disposed longitudinally along the inside walls of a container, wherein the sliding track system further comprises a plurality of variably and scalably adjustable restraint receiving members. Association of the longitudinally disposed track system with a vertically disposed track system; the addition or substitution of other similar track systems disposed in neighboring configurations arranged throughout a wide range of angular sweep; and a wide variety of restraining elements and restraining element receiving members, are also provided.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Rinean’, characterized by its relatively compact, uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely and upright to somewhat outwardly branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early flowering habit; inflorescences with strong red-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Rineal’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely and upright to somewhat outwardly branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early flowering habit; inflorescences with pale greenish white-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Rinebob’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely and upright to somewhat outwardly branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; plants flower on or about November 18 in Southern California when grown under natural season conditions; broad and horizontal flower bracts that are light greenish white to white in color; numerous cyathia per inflorescence; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Rine 19806’, characterized by its upright to slightly outwardly and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely and upright to slightly outwardly branching habit; very thick lateral branches; strong upright “v-shape” branching habit; strongly upright dark green-colored leaves; upright flower bracts that are bright red in color; distinct, large and dense cyathia clusters; and good post-production longevity.