Abstract: A planar stator includes conductive traces forming windings for poles, and at least first and second conductive vias extending between first and second conductive layers, the first and second conductive vias being positioned to be located radially on a first side of an annular conductive region of an axial flux machine. The conductive traces include a first conductive trace in the first conductive layer and a second conductive trace in the second conductive layer. The first conductive trace includes a first end turn positioned to be located radially on a second side of the annular active region, the second side being opposite the first side. The second conductive trace includes a second end turn positioned to be located radially on the first side of the annular active region. The first conductive trace extends along a first path that begins at the first conductive via, passes through the first end turn, and ends at the second conductive via.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new and distinct hemp cultivar designated ‘095101’. The present disclosure relates to seeds of the hemp plant ‘095101,’ to plants and parts of the hemp plant ‘095101,’ and to methods for producing a hemp plant by crossing the hemp plant ‘095101’ with itself or other cannabis plants. The disclosure further relates to the morphological and physiological characteristics of the new and distinct hemp cultivar and its uses.

Abstract: A method and system for intelligently generating Bill of Materials (BoM) and tracking components of a build site. The method and system include querying a knowledge graph for a collection of historical bill of materials (BoMs), automatically generating a digital twin of a built site based on a selected group of completed build site, and intelligently generating the BoM for the digital twin based on BoMs of the selected group of completed built site.

Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes sending key group information to a storage system. The key group information includes keyID information for client data keys in the key group. The client data keys enable deduplication of data chunks encrypted in any of the client data keys in the key group. The method also includes generating deduplication information. The deduplication information includes fingerprints associated with chunks of client data. The method also includes encrypting the data chunks with one of the client data keys, wherein a corresponding decryption key for the encrypted data chunks is not available to the storage system. The method includes sending the deduplication information to the storage system for use in a deduplication process by the storage system and sending the encrypted data chunks to the storage system.

Abstract: A shroud segment including a forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and at least one interlocking subcomponent. The forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and the at least one interlocking subcomponent are each formed of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) including reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix. The shroud segment further including an interlocking mechanical joint joining each of the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent. Methods are also provided for joining the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent using an interlocking mechanical joint.

Abstract: A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. The method can include the steps of inserting a uterine ablation device into the uterus; expanding a distal anchor; inflating a proximal balloon to pull the distal anchor proximally and seat the distal anchor against the internal os of the uterus; inflating a central balloon to seal the cervix; delivering vapor from the uterine ablation device into the uterus; and condensing the vapor on tissue within the uterus. The system can include a cervical collar adapted to place a distal portion of the device within the uterus when the cervical collar contacts an external os of the cervix.

Abstract: An airfoil for a turbine engine can include an outer wall bounding an interior and defining a pressure side and a suction side extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge to define a chord-wise direction and extending between a root and a tip to define a span-wise direction. A plurality of outlets and a plurality of scalloped portions can extend along the outer wall.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes sending key group information to a storage system. The key group information includes keyID information for client data keys in the key group. The client data keys enable deduplication of data chunks encrypted in any of the client data keys in the key group. The method also includes generating deduplication information. The deduplication information includes fingerprints associated with chunks of client data. The method also includes encrypting the data chunks with one of the client data keys, wherein a corresponding decryption key for the encrypted data chunks is not available to the storage system. The method includes sending the deduplication information to the storage system for use in a deduplication process by the storage system and sending the encrypted data chunks to the storage system.

Abstract: A payment processing method involves a server receiving a payee identifier, and linking the payee identifier to a device identifier identifying a payee device. The server receives from a payor device a payment initiation request identifying a specified payment amount and a payor identifier, links a unique token to the specified payment amount and to the payor identifier, and provides the payor device with the token. The token excludes the payor identifier and particulars of the associated payor. The server receives a payment completion request including the payee identifier and the token, and excluding the payment amount, the payor identifier and payor particulars. The server uses the payee identifier to confirm that the payment completion request was signed with the device identifier, uses the payee identifier to locate a payee account, and uses the token to determine the specified payment amount and a payor account associated with the payor identifier.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for forming a glass article in which molten glass is heated in a refractory vessel by establishing an electrical current in the molten glass between opposing powered electrodes along a first electrical path. The melting vessel includes a precious metal component in contact with the molten glass, and at least one non-powered electrode proximate the precious metal component. The at least one non-powered electrode and the precious metal component form second and third electrical paths, respectively, in parallel with the first electrical path such that an electrical current in the second electrical path is decreased, thereby reducing an electrochemical reaction in the precious metal component.

Abstract: A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus is provided, which can include any number of features. The method can include the steps of inserting a uterine device into the uterus and performing a uterine integrity test to determine that the uterus is intact and not perforated. If it is determined that the uterus is not perforated, a patency test can be performed to determine that the uterine device is not clogged or embedded in tissue. If the uterus is intact and the device is not clogged or embedded in tissue, the uterus can be treated with the uterine device, e.g., uterine ablation. Systems for performing these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A secret is sliced into a number of encrypted slices. The encrypted slices can be distributed amongst members of a group. The encrypted slices make recovery of the secret possible, but a group authority key is required for decryption. Thus, a number of slices are necessary, but still not sufficient, to recover the secret.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, the semiconductor device comprising a substrate and a first semiconductor fin and a second semiconductor fin disposed over the substrate. The first and second semiconductor fins each having an upper portion and a width. Epitaxial structures are disposed over the upper portions of the first and second semiconductor fins. The upper portions of the first and second semiconductor fins and the epitaxial structures provide an active layer. A metal structure is positioned between the active layer and the substrate. The metal structure extends at least across the widths of the first and second semiconductor fins and a separation distance between the fins. A first isolation material separates the metal structure from the active layer. A second isolation material separates the metal structure from the substrate. A contact electrically connects the metal structure to the epitaxial structures.

Abstract: A ball launcher and method for actuating wellsite equipment at a wellsite is disclosed. The wellsite has wellhead equipment positioned at an inlet of a wellbore. The ball launcher includes a housing, a ball release, and a housing extension. The housing has a passage for receiving balls. The ball is release positionable about the housing. The ball release includes a feeder to selectively and sequentially release the balls from the housing. The housing extension includes a hopper tube and a feed tube. The hopper tube has an inlet to receive the balls from the housing, the feed tube extending at an angle from the hopper tube. The feed tube has an exit a distance above the wellhead equipment to release the balls therethrough whereby the balls are dropped into and activates the wellsite equipment in the wellbore.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes initiating a read-modify-write (RMW) operation; assigning the RMW operation to a thread; identifying a storage device associated with the RMW operation; assign a log block within the storage device to the thread; determining a free shadow block location within the storage device; creating a copy of data to be written to the storage device during the RMW operation; writing the copy of the data to the free shadow block location within the storage device; updating the log block within the storage device to point to the free shadow block location to which the copy of the data is written; and writing the data to one or more blocks of a home area of the storage device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for forming a glass article in which molten glass is heated in a refractory vessel defining a space interior to the refractory vessel. A precious metal component is exposed to the interior space. The apparatus includes first and second electrodes exposed to the interior space. A first electrical power source configured to supply a first electrical current is connected between the first and second electrodes. A second electrical power source is connected between the precious metal component and at least one of the first electrode or a first auxiliary electrode and configured to provide a second electrical current out-of-phase with the first electrical current.

Abstract: Augmented reality, computer vision, and digital ticketing system techniques are described that employ a location determination system. In one example, the location determination system is configured to receiving at least one digital image as part of a live camera feed, identify an object included in the at least one digital image using object recognition, determine a location of the object in relation to a digital map of a physical environment, generate augmented reality digital content indicating the determined location in relation to the digital map, and render the augmented reality digital content as part of the live camera feed for display by a display device.

Abstract: A method of distributing data in a distributed storage system includes receiving a file, dividing the received file into chunks, and determining a distribution of the chunks among storage devices of the distributed storage system based on a maintenance hierarchy of the distributed storage system. The maintenance hierarchy includes maintenance levels, and each maintenance level includes one or more maintenance units. Each maintenance unit has an active state and an inactive state. Moreover, each storage device is associated with a maintenance unit. The determining of the distribution of the chunks includes identifying a random selection of the storage devices matching a number of chunks of the file and being capable of maintaining accessibility of the file when one or more maintenance units are in an inactive state. The method also includes distributing the chunks to storage devices of the distributed storage system according to the determined distribution.

Abstract: A method to convert a current round drain structure imbedded within a tiled shower floor with a quadrangular structure includes steps of. Remove drain grate from current round drain structure imbedded within the tiled floor. Insert said quadrangular structure atop the current round drain structure, the quadrangular structure including. A lower section extending downward from the said quadrangular structure a circular cone shaped area defining departure port and a wall section extending upward from the lower section defining wall to contain and hold up a drain grill and a support section extending atop a tile floor outward from the lower section defining horizontal support flanges and the drain grill, square structure having a plurality of holes. Applying bonding layer of thin-set mortar, further including a supplemental tiled shower floor atop, tiled shower floor. Caulking thereby mechanically interlaces the quadrangular structure with a surrounding supplemental tile floor.