Abstract: Techniques for calculating a location of a position consumer device is disclosed. In one example, a network server may create a fingerprint map from reference data points. Each of the reference data points may include a recorded geo-location of a position source device and signal measurements taken at that recorded geo-location. By initially estimating an initial position of the position consumer device, the network server may apply one or more threshold values to filter reference data points—candidates for interpolation. The network server may then perform an interpolation on one or more pairs of reference data points to find a pair of reference data points that is collinear with the estimated position of the position consumer device. The location of the position consumer device may then be calculated based upon geo-locations of position source devices that are associated with collinear reference data points.

Abstract: A system includes: a processor; and memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive personalization profile parameters from a user of a relevant resource device; calculate a representative utilization of the relevant resource device based on the personalization profile parameters; and generate the recommendation based on the representative utilization and the personalization profile parameters.

Abstract: A 3-D printing device, in particular an FFF printing device, comprising at least one printing head unit and at least one feeding device for feeding a printing material to the at least one printing head unit in at least one operating state. According to the invention, the printing head unit is provided for melting a printing material formed at least partially of a high-performance plastic, in particular of a high-performance thermoplastic, in at least one operating state.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for an inline integrity checker are disclosed. The systems, methods and devices may include detection of impedance to a perforating gun disposed in a wellbore using a controller; a built-in impedance device; a shooting safety panel housing at least partially surrounding the built-in impedance device for restricting access to the built-in impedance device; one or more input devices for altering an impedance or resistance threshold level; and one or more alarms for indicating a condition exceeding the impedance or resistance threshold level as determined by the controller.

Abstract: A 3-D printing device, in particular an FFF printing device, comprising at least one printing head unit and at least one feeding device for feeding a printing material to the at least one printing head unit in at least one operating state. According to the invention, the printing head unit is provided for melting a printing material formed at least partially of a high-performance plastic, in particular of a high-performance thermoplastic, in at least one operating state.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for an inline integrity checker are disclosed. The systems, methods and devices may include detection of impedance to a perforating gun disposed in a wellbore using a controller; a built-in impedance device; a shooting safety panel housing at least partially surrounding the built-in impedance device for restricting access to the built-in impedance device; one or more input devices for altering an impedance or resistance threshold level; and one or more alarms for indicating a condition exceeding the impedance or resistance threshold level as determined by the controller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robust selective fire switch. One exemplary selective fire switch includes a switch housing, a plunger having a head and a body extending longitudinally from the head, the head extending at least partially into an opening defined in the switch housing, a first post and a second post arranged on opposing sides of the switch housing, and a filament wire coupled to and extending between both the first and second posts, the filament wire being in contact with the plunger and thereby securing the plunger in a seated configuration within the switch housing.

Abstract: The current teachings are directed to compositions, methods, and kits for selectively amplifying and for detecting target sequences. In some embodiments, a circularizable probe and/or a probe pair are disclosed for selectively amplifying target sequences. Methods for selectively amplifying target sequences are also disclosed, as are methods for detecting selectively amplified target sequences. Certain embodiments of the disclosed methods comprise a circularizable probe, a probe pair, comprising a first probe and a second probe, or both. In certain embodiments, a multiplicity of different circularizable probes, a multiplicity of different probe sets, or a multiplicity of different circularizable probes and a multiplicity of different probe sets are provided to selectively amplify or to detect a multiplicity of different target sequences, typically in a multiplex reaction.

Abstract: The current teachings are directed to compositions, methods, and kits for selectively amplifying and for detecting target sequences. In some embodiments, a circularizable probe and/or a probe pair are disclosed for selectively amplifying target sequences. Methods for selectively amplifying target sequences are also disclosed, as are methods for detecting selectively amplified target sequences. Certain embodiments of the disclosed methods comprise a circularizable probe, a probe pair, comprising a first probe and a second probe, or both. In certain embodiments, a multiplicity of different circularizable probes, a multiplicity of different probe sets, or a multiplicity of different circularizable probes and a multiplicity of different probe sets are provided to selectively amplify or to detect a multiplicity of different target sequences, typically in a multiplex reaction.

Abstract: A capacitor with reduced equivalent series resistance and reduces equivalent series inductance is provided. Capacitors are provided with multiple plate assemblies that couple to a common single first polarity terminal. Capacitors are also provided with multiple plate assemblies that each couple to a respective second polarity terminal. Fan-like plate assemblies are arranged to provide increased capacitance with reduced equivalent series resistance and reduces equivalent series inductance. Capacitors are provided that mount using surface mounting technology. Capacitors are provided that conform to existing capacitor form factors.