Abstract: Proposed is a parameter pattern-driven, data mining system and corresponding method with a knowledge extraction engine based on a customizable chain of machine-learning-structures providing an automated pipeline for data processing of complex data structures with a hidden pattern detection for triggering automated under-writing processes. A plurality of digital risk-transfer policies is assessed via a data interface and storable captured by a persistence repository unit of the parameter pattern-driven, data mining system. The digital policy at least comprises premium parameter values and/or deducible parameter values and/or risk-transfer type definition parameter values and/or policy limits parameter values and/or exclusion parameter values and/or riders/addit parameter values.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of manufacturing at least a portion of a magnetic layer of a magnetic recording disk. The methods include forming a plurality of sacrificial, discrete structures via imprint lithography. The sacrificial, discrete structures are used to form a plurality of three-dimensional segregant structures in a magnetic layer of the magnetic recording disk. The present disclosure also relates to corresponding magnetic recording disks.

Abstract: An airbag inflator includes a lower pressure vessel supporting an initiator assembly, a booster can centrally mounted in the lower pressure vessel and secured to the initiator assembly, and an energetics canister secured over the booster can such that the energetics canister is positioned radially between the lower pressure vessel and the booster can. An energetics cover encloses a circumferential space between the booster can and the energetics canister. A flow diverter closes the booster can and includes inlet vent openings downstream of the energetics cover. An upper pressure vessel positioned over the flow diverter and engaging the lower pressure vessel includes an exit orifice sealed with a rupturable membrane. A manifold is secured over the upper pressure vessel. The inflator increases combustion efficiency and lowers gaseous effluents.

Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing artificial intelligence enabled preparation end-pointing are disclosed. An example method at least includes obtaining an image of a surface of a sample, the sample including a plurality of features, analyzing the image to determine whether an end point has been reached, the end point based on a feature of interest out of the plurality of features observable in the image, and based on the end point not being reached, removing a layer of material from the surface of the sample.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for configuring automatic playback settings on a media playback device. A graphical user interface displays automatic playback settings and receives selections of customized settings for automatic playback. The settings can include context granularity for automatic playback, limiting autoplay to when the media playback device is connected to a wireless network, and activating an audible notification when automatic playback of media content is beginning. An initial queue of media content is selected for playback on the media playback device. The system ascertains whether autoplay is enabled for a particular situation. If autoplay is enabled, the system automatically generates a queue of media that is related to the initial queue and initiates playback on the media playback device after the initial queue concludes.

Abstract: The actuator can include a driver coupled with a motor. The actuator can include a shaft extending through the driver. The actuator can include an anchor coupled with the shaft. The motor can be configured to translate the anchor at a first time by translation of the shaft through the driver. The motor can be configured to rotate the anchor at a second time by rotation of the shaft with the driver. The second time can be different than the first time.

Abstract: A method for depositing a material from a solution to a surface is provided. The method includes depositing, through a deposition channel of a material depositor, the solution in a rich state to the surface, wherein the solution in the rich state includes an initial concentration of the material, onto a surface, applying a predefined electrical output, by the material depositor, through the deposited solution to adhere the material to the surface, and to yield the solution in a depleted state wherein the solution in the depleted state contains a different concentration of the material from the rich solution, and removing, through a removal channel in the material depositor, the deposited solution in the depleted state. The material depositor includes a hydrophilic region defined by a hydrophilic surface through which the material depositor conducts the depositing and the removing and a hydrophobic barrier circumscribing the hydrophilic region.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, vehicles, and methods for managing operation of a latch securing a vehicle compartment hatch. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes a primary latch that defines a slot configured to receive a striker extending from the hatch and is rotatable between a locked position where the slot is oriented to hold the striker to retain the hatch in a closed position and an unlocked position in which the slot is oriented to enable the striker to be withdrawn from the slot to permit opening of the hatch; and a secondary latch mechanism configured to be moved between: a first configuration configured to maintain the primary latch in the closed position; a second configuration configured to enable the striker to move within the slot to permit partial opening of the hatch; and a third configuration configured to enable the primary latch to rotate to the unlocked position.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative systems, structures, and methods for performing authenticated access to a structure. An illustrative system includes a connector configured to be operably connected to a personal electronics device and to receive an electric charge from the personal electronics device, a controller couplable to an electromechanical locking device and the connector, and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-executable instructions configured to cause the controller to receive first authentication information, receive second authentication information from the personal electronics device, authenticate the personal electronics device responsive to the first authentication information and the received second authentication information, and activate an electromechanical locking device to unlock responsive to the electric charge and a successful authentication.

Abstract: A machine-implemented method for generating one or more advertisements has an emphasis upon predictive formulation of advertisements having features or elements which are associated with or identified by tags, and where the process of generating ads is modified, such as based upon monitored engagement of displayed ads, for use in optimizing the advertisement creation process. The method is implemented by a model-driven advertisement generator which utilizes templates and rules to select assets defined by tags in order to generate advertisements which are defined by collections of associated tags.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of manufacturing at least a portion of a magnetic layer of a magnetic recording disk. The methods include forming a plurality of sacrificial, discrete structures via imprint lithography. The sacrificial, discrete structures are used to form a plurality of three-dimensional segregant structures in a magnetic layer of the magnetic recording disk. The present disclosure also relates to corresponding magnetic recording disks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to magnetic recording disks having a magnetic recording layer that includes a plurality of three-dimensional segregant structures. Each three-dimensional segregant structure extends from a first radius of the recording disk to a second radius of the recording disk, and each three-dimensional segregant structure is made of a first segregant material. The magnetic recording layer also includes a plurality of magnetic grains between adjacent three-dimensional segregant structures, and a second segregant material between adjacent magnetic grains. The present disclosure also relates to corresponding methods of manufacturing such a magnetic recording layer.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods relating to DNA sequencing are provided. In one embodiment, a DNA sequencing device includes a nanochannel having a width that is approximately 0.3 nm to approximately 20 nm. A pair of electrodes having portions exposed to the nanochannel may form a tunneling current electrode (TCE) with an electrode gap of approximately 0.1 nm to approximately 2 nm, and more particularly about 0.3 nm to about 1 nm. In one embodiment, at least one of the pair of electrodes is formed as a suspended electrode. An actuator may be associated with the suspended electrode to displace it relative to the other electrode. In various embodiments, the nanochannel and/or the electrodes may be formed using thermal reflow processes to reduce the size of such features.

Abstract: A passive identification tag includes a non-conductive substrate and a resonant structure disposed on the non-conductive substrate the resonant structure is configured to generate a baseline response from a detection signal incident thereon. A characteristic layer disposed on the substrate to modify at least one of an amplitude, phase, group delay, and phase delay of the baseline response to generate a tag response.

Abstract: A first wafer has a first stop layer deposited on a substrate, the substrate used to form a base support structure. A second wafer has a second stop layer deposited on a sacrificial substrate, and a filter layer deposited on the second stop layer. A rib layer is deposited on one of: the first stop layer of the first layer; or a third stop layer that is deposited over the filter layer. A rib pattern is formed in the rib layer. The first and second wafers are flip bonded such that the rib pattern is joined between the filter layer and the first stop layer. Elongated voids are formed within the filter layer. The base support structure is formed within the substrate of the first wafer such that there is a fluid flow path between the base support structure, the rib layer, and the elongated voids of the filter layer.

Abstract: A DNA sequencing device, and related methods, include a nanopore or nanochannel structure, and a nanoelectrode. The nanoelectrode includes electrode members having free ends exposed within the nanopore or nanochannel structure, an electrode gap defined between of the free ends, and plated portions formed on the free ends to provide a reduced sized for the electrode gap.

Abstract: A heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device is configured to write regions of neutral polarity on a magnetic media during a same pass of the recording head in which other regions are written of positive polarity and negative polarity. The various disclosed write techniques may facilitate creation of “zero state” (substantially net zero polarity) transition zones between each pair of data bits of opposite polarity and/or may facilitate the encoding of three different logical states (e.g., 1, 0, and ?1) on the media.

Abstract: A system for managing door operation of a vehicle includes a door system and a doorjamb system configured for the door to close against. The door system includes a door having a handle mechanism, an indicator mechanism coupled to the handle mechanism and actuated by motion of the handle mechanism, and a latch feature configured to be engaged for latching the door closed. The doorjamb system includes a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of a state of the indicator mechanism, and a latching mechanism configured to secure and release the latch feature of the door. Control circuitry of the vehicle is coupled to the sensor and latching mechanism, and is configured to receive the sensor signal, and control the latching mechanism based on the sensor signal. The control circuitry determines state information for the vehicle and determines whether to secure or release the latch mechanism.

Abstract: A heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device is configured to write regions of neutral polarity on a magnetic media during a same pass of the recording head in which other regions are written of positive polarity and negative polarity. The various disclosed write techniques may facilitate creation of “zero state” (substantially net zero polarity) transition zones between each pair of data bits of opposite polarity and/or may facilitate the encoding of three different logical states (e.g., 1, 0, and ?1) on the media.

Abstract: A heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device is configured to write regions of neutral polarity on a magnetic media during a same pass of the recording head in which other regions are written of positive polarity and negative polarity. The various disclosed write techniques may facilitate creation of “zero state” (substantially net zero polarity) transition zones between each pair of data bits of opposite polarity and/or may facilitate the encoding of three different logical states (e.g., 1, 0, and ?1) on the media.