Abstract: Various embodiments for determining fertilizer application for crops based on aerial-based vegetation indices are described. In one example, a method includes determining a relationship between an aerial vegetation index for a crop and tiller density of the crop. The method further includes creating a fertilizer application model for the crop based at least in part on recommended fertilizer application data for the crop and the relationship between the aerial vegetation index and the tiller density of the crop. The recommended fertilizer application data being correlated with the tiller density of the crop.

Abstract: A control device includes a moving portion, a magnetic element coupled to the moving portion, at least one magnetic sensing circuit responsive to magnetic fields, and at least one magnetic flux pipe structure. The magnetic element may comprise alternating positive and negative sections configured to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic element may be any shape, such as circular, linear, etc. The magnetic sensing circuit may be radially offset from the magnetic element, and the magnetic flux pipe structure may be configured to conduct the magnetic field generated by the magnetic element towards the magnetic sensing circuit. The magnetic element may generate the magnetic field in a first plane, and the magnetic sensing may be responsive to magnetic fields in a second direction that is angularly offset from the first plane. The magnetic flux pipe structure may redirect the magnetic field towards the magnetic sensing circuit in the second direction.

Abstract: An aerial vehicle is disclosed including a rotor assembly having a downstream blade and a upstream blade. The downstream and upstream blades are configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The downstream blade may be arranged extending outward from the axis of rotation along a downstream blade orientation. The upstream blade may be arranged extending outwards from the axis of rotation along a upstream blade orientation that is non-orthogonal to the downstream blade orientation. The downstream blade and the upstream blade may be axially offset from one another along the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A remote control device is provided that is configured for use in a load control system that includes one or more electrical loads. The remote control device includes a mounting structure and a control unit, and the control unit is configured to be attached to the mounting structure in a plurality of different orientations. The control unit includes a user interface, an orientation sensing circuit, and a communication circuit. The control unit is configured to determine an orientation of the control unit via the orientation sensing circuit. The control unit is also configured to translate a user input from the user interface into control data to control an electrical load of the load control system based on the orientation of the control unit and/or provide a visual indication of an amount of power delivered to the electrical load based on the orientation of the control unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for landing a tubing hanger in a wellhead and then orienting a tree (or spool, or flowline connection body) relative to the tubing hanger while landing the tree on the wellhead are provided. This alignment is accomplished without the use of either a tubing spool or a BOP stack with an orientation pin. The tubing hanger alignment devices may be used to orientate the tree as the tree is landed so that the couplings and stabs between the tree and the tubing hanger line up with each other just at the moment of landing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for landing a tubing hanger in a wellhead and then orienting a tree (or spool, or flowline connection body) relative to the tubing hanger while landing the tree on the wellhead are provided. This alignment is accomplished without the use of either a tubing spool or a BOP stack with an orientation pin. The tubing hanger alignment devices may be used to orientate the tree as the tree is landed so that the couplings and stabs between the tree and the tubing hanger line up with each other just at the moment of landing. A space-out mechanism is provided to take up any gaps formed axially by being picked up, thus rigidizing the tubing hanger and casing hanger within the wellhead.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes determining, based on a first set of evaluations, first parameters associated with a physical interface of a payment processing device; monitoring second parameters associated with the physical interface of the payment processing device; evaluating, in a second set of subsequent evaluations, tamper risk associated with the physical interface based at least in part on comparing the first parameters with the second parameters; and performing a remedial action based at least in part on a determination that the tamper risk exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: A folding learning block may generally comprise four structure panels, each supported by a structure wire and coupled together to form four lateral sides of a cube. Two collapsable panels may be coupled to the structure panels to form a cube. For example, a top panel may be coupled to the four lateral panels to form a top side of the cube, and a bottom panel may be coupled to the four lateral panels to form a bottom side of the cube. The bottom panel may have a hole. The top panel and the bottom panel may be collapsable while the structure wire maintains a shape of the four lateral panels.

Abstract: A process for producing gaskets with an improved channel for use in matched syringe and plunger systems, preferably prefilled plastic syringe systems. In particular, an improved process for making and inspecting continuous channels in a gasket film by laser treatment. The gaskets are useful in matched syringe and plunger systems with high and consistent container closure integrity (CCI), and consistent break loose and glide forces over time, and sealability.

Abstract: Systems and methods for landing a tubing hanger in a wellhead and then orienting a tree (or spool, or flowline connection body) relative to the tubing hanger while landing the tree on the wellhead are provided. This alignment is accomplished without the use of either a tubing spool or a BOP stack with an orientation pin. The tubing hanger alignment devices may be used to orientate the tree as the tree is landed so that the couplings and stabs between the tree and the tubing hanger line up with each other just at the moment of landing.

Abstract: An insert safety valve, including a housing, a flow tube in the housing, a flapper responsive to positions of the flow tube, an atmospheric chamber in the housing, an element upon the housing, a selectively openable arrangement to prevent or allow pressure communication between the chamber and an environment outside the housing, the arrangement including an opener responsive to movement of the element to selectively open the openable arrangement. A borehole system, including a preexisting downhole structure having a control line, an insert safety valve, in the preexisting downhole structure, the insert safety valve operable with the control line. A method for controlling a wellbore, including running an insert safety valve while preventing fluid communication with an atmospheric chamber of the safety valve, moving the opener, and enabling fluid communication with the atmospheric chamber.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention are related to automatically capturing, logging, rating, scoring, and tracing attributes of a product against known data sets and storing that information as a point-in-time capture that cannot be edited. The platform can capture, rate, score, trace, and distribute content for the health and sustainability factors/attributes of a product. A multifactor holistic scoring process is implemented that produces a reliable estimate of the sustainability of the product (in context). Related data and the score (in connection with timing information) are saved when the product (or product lot) is updated in content or manufacturing. A digital blockchain ledger is integrated by way of interaction with the system to store individual input and the score and configured to securely store the data, rules, or other items that resulted in the score. Individual data items are stored in the ledger and include an identifier.

Abstract: An electro-optic receiver includes a polarization splitter and rotator (PSR) that directs incoming light having a first polarization through a first end of an optical waveguide, and that rotates incoming light from a second polarization to the first polarization to create polarization-rotated light that is directed to a second end of the optical waveguide. The incoming light of the first polarization and the polarization-rotated light travel through the optical waveguide in opposite directions. A plurality of ring resonators is optically coupled the optical waveguide.

Abstract: A tube management system includes an elongated rack extending between a first end and an opposing second end; an elongated first shaft having a first end and an opposing second end, the first shaft being secured to the rack; a securing structure secured to the first shaft; a collapsible bag bounding a chamber; and a tubular member projecting from the collapsible bag, wherein the securing structure at least partially encircles the tubular member.

Abstract: Epitaxial formation support structures and associated methods of manufacturing epitaxial formation support structures and solid state lighting devices are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a method of manufacturing an epitaxial formation support substrate can include forming an uncured support substrate that has a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and coefficient of thermal expansion substantially similar to N-type gallium nitride. The method can further include positioning the first side of the uncured support substrate on a first surface of a first reference plate and positioning a second surface of a second reference plate on the second side to form a stack. The first and second surfaces can include uniformly flat portions. The method can also include firing the stack to sinter the uncured support substrate. At least side of the support substrate can form a planar surface that is substantially uniformly flat.

Abstract: A junction box that includes a flashing configured to cover tiles of a roof of a structure and a housing box. The flashing includes a raised portion that includes a top edge and raised portion defines an opening. The housing box includes a recess portion, an expose portion extending from the recess portion, and a junction lip extending from the recess portion in a direction away from the expose portion. A recess between the junction lip and the recess portion defines a junction recess. At least a portion of the recess portion is configured to pass through the opening until at least a portion of the top edge extends into the junction recess.

Abstract: Various arrangements for wireless network provisioning using a pre-shared key (PSK) are presented. Wireless network access profiles that indicate PSKs may be stored. An access point may receive, from a wireless device, a value based on the PSK, which is then transmitted to a provisioning system. Values based on the PSKs of the wireless network access profiles can be created and a match with the transmitted value can be identified. Data is provided to the access point based on the PSK of the wireless network access profile. Network access can then be granted.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to treatment of systemic sclerosis with symptomatic Raynaud's Phenomenon by intravenous or subcutaneous administration of iloprost or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component.

Abstract: Methods and systems for provisioning content streaming service are provided. An example method includes performing network segmentation for a network associated with a multi-dwelling unit (MDU) to generate a plurality of network segments and performing segmentation of a content resource provided by the MDU into a plurality of content segments respectively corresponding to the plurality of network segments. Each content segment of the content resource comprising content items is designated to the corresponding network segment based on a predetermined network policy. The method further comprises providing access to one of the plurality of content segments to a user equipment (UE) connected to the network segment corresponding to the content segment.