Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomously operating an antenna assembly. The methods comprise: obtaining, by a processor of the antenna assembly, first information comprising at least one of a value for a variable altitude of the antenna assembly, a value for a variable height of the antenna assembly above ground, a value for a variable height of the antenna assembly above sea level, a value for a variable distance of the antenna assembly from a reference object, and a first value for a variable signal frequency of a communication device; using, by the processor, the information to obtain a desired length of an antenna of the antenna assembly; and controlling, by the processor, an actuator to adjust a length of the antenna until the length reaches the desired length.

Abstract: An intravascular catheter for peri-vascular and/or peri-urethral tissue ablation includes multiple needles advanced through supported guide tubes which expand around a central axis to engage the interior surface of the wall of the renal artery or other vessel of a human body allowing the injection an ablative fluid for ablating tissue, and/or nerve fibers in the outer layer or deep to the outer layer of the vessel, or in prostatic tissue. The system may also include a means to limit and/or adjust the depth of penetration of the ablative fluid into and beyond the tissue of the vessel wall. The catheter may also include structures which provide radial and/or lateral support to the guide tubes so that the guide tubes expand uniformly and maintain their position against the interior surface of the vessel wall as the sharpened injection needles are advanced to penetrate into the vessel wall.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.

Abstract: A vehicle drive unit that provides improved power transfer to a differential input member of a differential assembly. The vehicle drive unit is configured with an interlock system that is configured to inhibit the supply of electrical power from a source of electrical power if certain predetermined conditions are not met.

Abstract: A powered surgical handpiece system including a cutting accessory having a shaft extending along an axis and having a distal tissue working member and a proximal section. The proximal section includes retention features and a flat. The system includes a drive shaft having a bore for receiving the proximal section of the cutting accessory. A collet attached to the drive shaft includes a base, a leg, and a foot. The collet rotates with the drive shaft and the foot seats against the shaft of the cutting accessory. A lock assembly selectively moves the foot of the collet from a run state and a load state. An alignment collar has a non-circular opening such that when the flat of the shaft of the cutting accessory presses against a planar surface of the alignment collar, retention features are aligned with the foot of the collet.

Abstract: An electrode catalyst for an Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) is provided that includes a transition metal nitride layer on a substrate, an ORR surface oxide layer deposited on the transition metal nitride layer, where the ORR surface oxide layer includes from sub-monolayer to 20 surface oxide monolayers.

Abstract: A building management system (BMS) for filtering a fluid within a building is shown. The system includes one or more sensors configured to measure one or more characteristics of a first fluid within an air duct of the BMS and measure one or more characteristics of a second fluid after the second fluid has been filtered. The system further includes a pollutant management system configured to receive data from the one or more sensors and control a filtration process. The filtration process selects a filter of a plurality of filters based on at least one of a level of the one or more characteristics of the first fluid or the one or more characteristics of the second fluid.

Abstract: A multilayer protective film comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylate polymer layer and one or more thermoplastic polyurethane layers is provided. The multilayer protective film may possess beneficial and desirable properties useful in protecting surfaces, such as for example, high ultraviolet resistance, optical clarity, durability, and gloss.

Abstract: Provided are laminates, films and/or composites made from thermoplastic polymers, such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The laminates have one or more optical layers made from materials that allow the transmission of visible light and reflect or absorb UV and/or IR light. Laminates of the present invention are less susceptible to moisture wicking into the TPU layers, providing a more durable laminate and improving the quality of visible light passing therethrough. Glass composites, such as window glass, are also provided that include TPU and the optical materials therein.

Abstract: A portable electronic device having a touch screen with a floating soft trigger icon for enabling various functions of the electronic device, such as bar code reading, capturing RFID data, capturing video and images, calling applications, and/or placing phone calls. The floating trigger icon is displayed on the touch screen to enable easy identification and access of the trigger icon. The trigger icon may be selected via application of various unique control gestures to configure the electronic device. Based on the selected mode or function of the device, the trigger icon may alter its appearance to facilitate use of the device. The operation and functionality of the trigger icon may be programmed to customize operation of the device.

Abstract: A multilayer protective film comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylate polymer layer and one or more thermoplastic polyurethane layers is provided. The multilayer protective film may possess beneficial and desirable properties useful in protecting surfaces, such as for example, high ultraviolet resistance, optical clarity, durability, and gloss.

Abstract: Provided are methods of making a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection classifier for a platform, and optionally a non-COVID-19 viral infection classifier, a bacterial infection classifier, a non-infectious illness classifier, and/or a healthy subjects classifier for the platform. Methods and systems for determining the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection in a subject or for determining the viral stage of infection of a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) illness in a subject suffering therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: A battery housing accommodates a plurality of battery cells of a battery system and includes a housing frame. The housing frame has an interior space to accommodate a plurality of battery cells of a battery system. The housing frame includes side walls and a thermally insulating layer embedded in a plastic member. The plastic member includes an outer plastic layer covering an outer surface of the side walls and an inner plastic layer covering an inner surface of the side walls opposite the outer surface.

Abstract: A portable electronic device having a touch screen with a floating soft trigger icon for enabling various functions of the electronic device, such as bar code reading, capturing RFID data, capturing video and images, calling applications, and/or placing phone calls. The floating trigger icon is displayed on the touch screen to enable easy identification and access of the trigger icon. The trigger icon may be selected via application of various unique control gestures to configure the electronic device. Based on the selected mode or function of the device, the trigger icon may alter its appearance to facilitate use of the device. The operation and functionality of the trigger icon may be programmed to customize operation of the device.

Abstract: A medical breathing gas filter housing includes a first housing body including a first port, and a second housing body including a second port. The gas filter housing is configurable between a closed state and an open state. In the closed state, the first housing body is snap fit to the second housing body such that first and second interior sides of the first and second housing bodies, respectively, define a cavity, the cavity sized to receive a replaceable gas filter media. In the open state, the first housing body is separated from the second housing body to provide access to the cavity.

Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and apparatuses to moisturize a substrate prior to an electrochemical deposition process. In one embodiment, a method to control substrate wettability includes placing a substrate in a pre-treatment chamber, controlling an environment of the pre-treatment chamber to moisturize a surface of the substrate; and placing the substrate into a plating cell. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are directed to generating synthetic data for computer vision. A processing device generates a synthetic three-dimensional (3D) image of an object. A background image is selected, and a composite image is generated by combining the 3D image of the object and the background image. The processing device simulates: reflection or emission of at least one type of radiant energy from the surface of the object and/or the background according to a set of parameters associated with at least one of the object and the background image; and a reflectance or emittance measurement of the at least one type of radiant energy from the surface of the object by a sensor device configured for detecting the at least one type of radiant energy. The processing device generates a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) simulated images of different perspectives of the object based on simulation data.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle having a first wheel (101) arranged to be driven by a first drive source and a second wheel (101) arranged to be driven by a second drive source, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are transversely located on the vehicle, the control system comprising a controller (102) and a monitoring device, wherein the monitoring device is arranged to monitor the power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel by the first drive source and the power being applied to the second wheel by the second drive source, wherein upon a determination that the power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel and the second wheel is greater than a predetermined value, the controller is arranged to reduce the power differential.

Abstract: A multilayer protective film comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylate polymer layer and one or more thermoplastic polyurethane layers is provided. The multilayer protective film may possess beneficial and desirable properties useful in protecting surfaces, such as for example, high ultraviolet resistance, optical clarity, durability, and gloss.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) having a touch screen (112) with a floating soft trigger icon (175) for enabling various functions of the electronic device (100), such as bar code reading, capturing RFID data, capturing video and images, calling applications, and/or placing phone calls. The floating trigger icon (175) is displayed on the touch screen (112) to enable easy identification and access of the trigger icon (175). The trigger icon (175) may be selected via application of any one of various unique control gestures (200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260) to configure the electronic device (100). Based on the selected mode or function of the device (100), the trigger icon (175) may alter its appearance to facilitate use of the device (100). The operation and functionality of the trigger icon (175) may be programmed to customize operation of the device (100).