Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a thermoplastic tube-to-tube-sheet joint is disclosed. The method provides at least one tube-sheet having a first aperture and a plurality of holes. Further, the at least one tube-sheet fixes into a welding fixture using a plurality of bolts through the holes. The welding fixture has a second aperture. The method inserts a tubular member within the first aperture and the second aperture and fills an adequate molten workpiece material, using an FSW process, in a clearance gap between the tubular member and the at least one tube-sheet. The apparatus includes at least one tube-sheet having a first aperture, a welding fixture having a second aperture, a tubular member inserted into the at least one tube-sheet, and an adequate molten workpiece material, using the FSW process, is filled in a clearance gap between the tubular member and the at least one tube-sheet.

Abstract: A system and method for automated software testing that uses machine learning algorithms to automatically generate and implement software testing based on an automated analysis of the software. In an embodiment, a mobile software application comprising one or more screens is processed through a trained machine learning algorithm to identify screens and objects, understand the operational flow of the application, define priorities and dependencies within the application, define validation tests, and automatically generate one or more testing scenarios for the application. The testing scenarios may then be fed to an automated execution module which installs the application on one or more physical or virtual devices and performs testing on the application installed on those devices according to the testing scenario.

Abstract: A system and method for automated software testing that uses machine learning algorithms to automatically generate and implement software testing based on an automated analysis of the software. In an embodiment, a mobile software application comprising one or more screens is processed through a trained machine learning algorithm to identify screens and objects, understand the operational flow of the application, define priorities and dependencies within the application, define validation tests, and automatically generate one or more testing scenarios for the application. The testing scenarios may then be fed to an automated execution module which installs the application on one or more physical or virtual devices and performs testing on the application installed on those devices according to the testing scenario.

Abstract: A system for automated mobile application testing and activity monitoring where the mobile app runs on one of a plurality of available mobile devices running an operating system supported by the testing system. The automated testing system intelligently exercises each user interface element on each screen of the test mobile app for expected function, creating a graphical map of screen relationship and links in the process. Summary reports on user interface element function, mobile app usability and programming remediation hints on detailed pages may be displayed or sent to a client's software engineer task tracking package.

Abstract: Prosthetic ankle replacements, prostheses, and associated methods of implanting prosthetic ankle and other joint replacements. In one form, a tibia stem has a geometry to facilitate implant installation while providing means to transfer load over a larger surface area through a “press-fit,” “scratch-fit” or “cortical fit”, thus lowering the contact stresses at the tibia-metal implant interface. The design and its implantation procedure also address minimization of misalignment. A talus element presents a partial-hemispherical surface; a tibial element which is to be affixed within the tibia, having an elongated stem part which extends into and within a canal of the tibial inner cortex, an intermediate body part which smoothly widens in radius toward an end which is a base to the tibial element, the base having a concavity formed therein shaped to match the partial-hemispherical surface of the talus element with a plastic cap between the two.

Abstract: Machine learning method and systems for estimating a location of a target wireless device in an environment are disclosed.

Abstract: A system for automated mobile application testing and activity monitoring where the mobile app runs on one of a plurality of available mobile devices running an operating system supported by the testing system. The automated testing system intelligently exercises each user interface element on each screen of the test mobile app for expected function, creating a graphical map of screen relationship and links in the process. Summary reports on user interface element function, mobile app usability and programming remediation hints on detailed pages may be displayed or sent to a client's software engineer task tracking package.

Abstract: A system and method for automated software testing that uses machine learning algorithms to automatically generate and implement software testing based on an automated analysis of the software. In an embodiment, a mobile software application comprising one or more screens is processed through a trained machine learning algorithm to identify screens and objects, understand the operational flow of the application, define priorities and dependencies within the application, define validation tests, and automatically generate one or more testing scenarios for the application. The testing scenarios may then be fed to an automated execution module which installs the application on one or more physical or virtual devices and performs testing on the application installed on those devices according to the testing scenario.

Abstract: A system for automated mobile application testing and activity monitoring where the mobile app runs on one of a plurality of available mobile devices running an operating system supported by the testing system. The automated testing system intelligently exercises each user interface element on each screen of the test mobile app for expected function, creating a graphical map of screen relationship and links in the process. Summary reports on user interface element function, mobile app usability and programming remediation hints on detailed pages may be displayed or sent to a client's software engineer task tracking package.

Abstract: A system for controlling flow in a wellbore can include a down-hole control module that is hydraulically coupled to multiple components of the system. The control module can include a computer, which can be preprogrammed to operate the various components in a particular sequence, and communicate confirmation or error signals to a surface location. The control module can also include a micro-hydraulic motor and pump that can that can be instructed by the computer to selectively deliver hydraulic fluid to one or more of the components of the system. The system can include isolation members such as packers, hydraulic pressure maintenance devices (PMDs), hydraulic sheer joints, inflow control devices or valves (ICDs or ICVs) and a three-position valve that can be actuated by the control module without necessitating communication with a surface location.

Abstract: A system for controlling flow in a wellbore can include a down-hole control module that is hydraulically coupled to multiple components of the system. The control module can include a computer, which can be preprogrammed to operate the various components in a particular sequence, and communicate confirmation or error signals to a surface location. The control module can also include a micro-hydraulic motor and pump that can that can be instructed by the computer to selectively deliver hydraulic fluid to one or more of the components of the system. The system can include isolation members such as packers, hydraulic pressure maintenance devices (PMDs), hydraulic shear joints, inflow control devices or valves (ICDs or ICVs) and a three-position valve that can be actuated by the control module without necessitating communication with a surface location.

Abstract: A system for automated mobile application testing and activity monitoring where the mobile app runs on one of a plurality of available mobile devices running an operating system supported by the testing system. The automated testing system intelligently exercises each user interface element on each screen of the test mobile app for expected function, creating a graphical map of screen relationship and links in the process. Summary reports on user interface element function, mobile app usability and programming remediation hints on detailed pages may be displayed or sent to a client's software engineer task tracking package.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that includes positioning a completion string that has an internal passageway and that has an external surface that at least partially defines an external region within a wellbore; isolating a zone of the external region from a wellbore hydrostatic pressure; measuring a pressure within the external region of the isolated zone; determining whether the pressure within the external region of the isolated zone is within a predetermined pressure range; and operating a valve that controls a flow of a fluid through a flow path from the internal region to the external region of the isolated zone when the pressure within the external region is outside of the predetermined pressure range.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that includes an elongated base pipe having an external surface at least partially defining an external region and an internal surface at least partially defining an internal region; and a pressure maintenance device disposed in the base pipe and comprising: a flow path that extends between the internal region and the external region; and a valve having a gas charged chamber, the valve allowing the flow of a fluid from the internal region to the external region through the first flow path when a pressure differential between a pressure associated with the internal region and a pressure associated with the gas charged chamber is less than a maximum pressure threshold and when a pressure differential between the external region and the pressure associated with the gas charged chamber is greater than a minimum pressure threshold.

Abstract: A system for automated mobile application testing and activity monitoring where the mobile app runs on one of a plurality of available mobile devices running an operating system supported by the testing system. The automated testing system intelligently exercises each user interface element on each screen of the test mobile app for expected function, creating a graphical map of screen relationship and links in the process. Summary reports on user interface element function, mobile app usability and programming remediation hints on detailed pages may be displayed or sent to a client's software engineer task tracking package.

Abstract: Dimensionality reduction systems and methods facilitate visualization, understanding, and interpretation of high-dimensionality data sets, so long as the essential information of the data set is preserved during the dimensionality reduction process. In some of the disclosed embodiments, dimensionality reduction is accomplished using clustering, evolutionary computation of low-dimensionality coordinates for cluster kernels, particle swarm optimization of kernel positions, and training of neural networks based on the kernel mapping. The fitness function chosen for the evolutionary computation and particle swarm optimization is designed to preserve kernel distances and any other information deemed useful to the current application of the disclosed techniques, such as linear correlation with a variable that is to be predicted from future measurements. Various error measures are suitable and can be used.

Abstract: Video of an above ground effect of a subterranean event is received. The subterranean event is identified using Eulerian video magnification of the received video.

Abstract: Video of an effect on equipment of an event is received. The event is identified using Eulerian video magnification of the received video.

Abstract: A wellbore isolation device comprises: a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises: (A) a first substance; and (B) a second substance, wherein the first composition has a solid-liquid phase transformation temperature less than the solid-liquid phase transformation temperatures of at least the first substance or the second substance at a specific pressure. A method of removing a wellbore isolation device comprises: increasing the temperature surrounding the wellbore isolation device; and allowing at least a portion of the first composition to undergo a phase transformation from a solid to a liquid. A method of inhibiting or preventing fluid flow in a wellbore comprises: decreasing the temperature of at least a portion of the wellbore; positioning the wellbore isolation device in the at least a portion of the wellbore; and increasing the temperature of the at least a portion of the wellbore.

Abstract: A system for automated mobile application testing and activity monitoring where the mobile app runs on one of a plurality of available mobile devices running an operating system supported by the testing system. The automated testing system intelligently exercises each user interface element on each screen of the test mobile app for expected function, creating a graphical map of screen relationship and links in the process. Summary reports on user interface element function, mobile app usability and programming remediation hints on detailed pages may be displayed or sent to a client's software engineer task tracking package.