Abstract: Powered retractable vehicle step assist systems and methods are provided. The steps systems are configured for installation (e.g., after market installation) and use with a vehicle. The system can include a stepping member movable between a retracted position and a deployed position with respect to the vehicle. The system can further include a vehicle interface. A controller of the step system can be configured to process information received from the vehicle interface and, based at least partly on the processing of the information, cause movement of the stepping member between the retracted position and the deployed position.

Abstract: An electrical connector that has a conductive shell supporting at least one signal contact therein and that has a front end for mating with a mating connector and a back end opposite the front end for electrically connecting to a coaxial cable. A ground connection is located inside of the conductive shell. A coupling member is rotatably coupled to the conductive shell and has an engagement feature for mechanically engaging a support panel associated with the mating connector. A sealing member is disposed on the conductive shell that is configured to provide an environmental seal between the conductive shell and the support panel when the conductive shell is mated with the mating connector.

Abstract: A wheel assembly configured to be rotationally engaged with a supported structure, the wheel assembly having a light up wheel hub having a light up ring, the light up ring having at least one light emitting device and a generator body configured to be in electrical communication with each light emitting device and an outer shell configured to be engaged with the light up ring, such that each light emitting device is enclosed within the outer shell, wherein the rotation of the light up wheel hub about a wheel rotational axis is configured to generate electrical energy to power each light emitting device. Thus an advantage is that each light emitting device may be sealed within the outer shell, protecting it from debris, fluids and other hazards. The light up wheel hub may be configured to engage with sinusoidally shaped wheel rims through selective adjustment of light emitting device positioning.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, network security systems (e.g., network security algorithms) may uniquely identify an underlying algorithm and configuration used to produce domain names. For instance, network security techniques described herein may consider a collection of fully-qualified domain names (FQDNs) (e.g., taken from related network traffic data) and produce a value that can serve to uniquely identify the underlying generating algorithm and configuration used to produce the collection of FQDNs. In some examples, such may include implementation of statistical techniques to capture characteristic information about the amount of randomness, length, and distribution of characters in the collection of FQDNs. In some aspects, values of the characteristic information are adjusted based on a determined set of precision parameters. In some aspects, a single value may be produced, which can then be stored for later use in comparing with other values produced from some subsequent collection of FQDNs.

Abstract: A multi-wavelength active marker includes a first light source emitting a first wavelength of light, a second light source emitting a second wavelength of light different from the first wavelength, and a converging light-combining waveguide that is arranged adjacent the first and the second light sources. The waveguide guides the light emitted from the first and second light sources to a diffuser for concurrent emission of both of the first and second wavelengths from the diffuser. The multi-wavelength active marker may be used in co-calibration of disparate camera systems, such as a motion capture camera system and a cinema camera, which are not sensitive to the same wavelengths for calibration purposes.

Abstract: An asthma management system and method are disclosed for collecting environmental and individual health data to predict the onset of asthma symptoms to allow for preventative therapy tailored on an individual basis. In one embodiment a computer system is in electrical communication with an individual user interface and one or more environmental factor collection points via a communications network. The user interface is adapted to send and receive asthma-related data including asthma profile and real-time asthma status data to the computer system via the communication network, and the environmental factor collection points are adapted to send and receive data to the computer system via the communications network.

Abstract: A lightbar with additional periphery lights for further functionality. The periphery lights can be operated through LEDs positioned behind the primary emergency lights of the lightbar. The LEDs can transmit light through a light transmissive material to the periphery. These periphery lights can be operated independently of the primary emergency lights to provide identification during non-emergency situations or additional information for coordinating emergency response.

Abstract: A lightbar with additional periphery lights for further functionality. The periphery lights can be operated through LEDs positioned behind the primary emergency lights of the lightbar. The LEDs can transmit light through a light transmissive material to the periphery. These periphery lights can be operated independently of the primary emergency lights to provide identification during non-emergency situations or additional information for coordinating emergency response.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed toward intelligently selecting the operating parameters of wireless access points (WAPs) deployed in a wireless environment so as to minimize or at least reduce interference in that wireless environment. A WAP may continually measure characteristics of wireless channels used in the wireless environment and obtain measurements of channel metrics for those channels. The WAP analyzes the channel metric history to identify correlations between the channel metric measurements and various timeframes and selects one or more of its operating parameters based on the channel metric history and the correlations identified.

Abstract: An apparatus for alerting individuals experiencing sensory limitations and/or sensory interference is provided according to the invention. The apparatus includes a user interface device and an alerting device. The user interface device includes a transceiver, a program and a reporting application. The alerting unit is in wireless communication with said transceiver of said user interface device. The alerting unit comprises a transceiver for wirelessly communicating with said user interface device; a central processing unit for receiving and processing communications from said transceiver; an alert notification device coupled to said central processing unit, said alert notification device configured to provide an alert to a user upon receipt of an alert signal from said central processing unit; and a power supply for providing power to the central processing unit, transceiver and alert notification device of the alerting unit.

Abstract: A night vision system along with an image intensifier tube having a microchannel plate and method of forming the microchannel plate are provided. The microchannel plate comprises a plurality of spaced channels extending through the microchannel plate, wherein each channel sidewall surface near the input face of the microchannel plate comprises a series of layers formed thereon. The input face of the microchannel plate, as well as the sidewall surfaces of each channel near the input surfaces, are configured with an electron backscatter layer arranged between a contact metal layer and a secondary electron booster layer. When formed partially into the channel openings near the input face, the electron backscatter layer and overlying secondary electron booster layer are configured circumferentially around the sidewall surfaces and extend radially inward toward a central axis of each channel.

Abstract: An ultrasonic needle for attachment to an ophthalmic surgical handpiece includes a cannula having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the cannula is configured for attachment to an ophthalmic surgical handpiece. The distal end of the cannula includes a tip with at least one port in communication with a lumen extending through the cannula. A flexible member (e.g., a flexible loop, a flexible button, etc.) is coupled to the distal end of the cannula for tissue manipulation.

Abstract: An electrical connector that has a conductive shell supporting at least one signal contact therein and that has a front end for mating with a mating connector and a back end opposite the front end for electrically connecting to a coaxial cable. A ground connection is located inside of the conductive shell. A coupling member is rotatably coupled to the conductive shell and has an engagement feature for mechanically engaging a support panel associated with the mating connector. A sealing member is disposed on the conductive shell that is configured to provide an environmental seal between the conductive shell and the support panel when the conductive shell is mated with the mating connector.

Abstract: A night vision system along with an image intensifier tube having a microchannel plate and method of forming the microchannel plate are provided. The microchannel plate comprises a plurality of spaced channels extending through the microchannel plate, wherein each channel sidewall surface near the input face of the microchannel plate comprises a series of layers formed thereon. The input face of the microchannel plate, as well as the sidewall surfaces of each channel near the input surfaces, are configured with an electron backscatter layer arranged between a contact metal layer and a secondary electron booster layer. When formed partially into the channel openings near the input face, the electron backscatter layer and overlying secondary electron booster layer are configured circumferentially around the sidewall surfaces and extend radially inward toward a central axis of each channel.

Abstract: A wheel having a circular ring is provided. The circular ring has a rotational axis and an outer surface. A plurality of lugs is mounted in side-by-side positions on said outer surface of the circular ring. Each lug of the plurality of lugs has: a center rib, a first leg and a second leg, each leg extending from the center rib laterally and opposite of each other, and a plate adapted to connect the first leg to the center rib. The outermost point of each center rib may form a circular pattern that is coaxial with the rotational axis. The wheel may have a rim nested within said circular ring, said rim having a plurality of alternating scalloped protrusions. The plurality of lugs may include high traction lugs having plates with distal edges configured to radially extend beyond the center rib to provide traction to the wheel on difficult terrain.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a device for measuring serum bilirubin levels and uses thereof. The device includes a plate including a surface comprising: a stepwise gradient of colors; a lighting indicator; and a series of windows in the surface, each window in the series bordered by one of the colors, and each window including a transparent portion in the plate.

Abstract: An electrical connector that has a conductive shell supporting at least one signal contact therein and that has a front end for mating with a mating connector and a back end opposite the front end for electrically connecting to a coaxial cable. A ground connection is located inside of the conductive shell. A coupling member is rotatably coupled to the conductive shell and has an engagement feature for mechanically engaging a support panel associated with the mating connector. A sealing member is disposed on the conductive shell that is configured to provide an environmental seal between the conductive shell and the support panel when the conductive shell is mated with the mating connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, network security systems (e.g., network security algorithms) may uniquely identify an underlying algorithm and configuration used to produce domain names. For instance, network security techniques described herein may consider a collection of fully-qualified domain names (FQDNs) (e.g., taken from related network traffic data) and produce a value that can serve to uniquely identify the underlying generating algorithm and configuration used to produce the collection of FQDNs. In some examples, such may include implementation of statistical techniques to capture characteristic information about the amount of randomness, length, and distribution of characters in the collection of FQDNs. In some aspects, values of the characteristic information are adjusted based on a determined set of precision parameters. In some aspects, a single value may be produced, which can then be stored for later use in comparing with other values produced from some subsequent collection of FQDNs.