Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for receiving wireless power using a wireless power receiver client architecture are disclosed. A simplified wireless power receiver apparatus includes an energy storage device and a radio frequency (RF) transceiver including an antenna. Energy harvester circuitry is coupled to the energy storage device and the RF transceiver, and control circuitry is coupled to the energy storage device, the RF transceiver, and the energy harvester. The control circuitry causes the RF transceiver to: establish a connection with a wireless power transmitter (WPT), transmit a beacon signal to the WPT, and receive a wireless power signal from the WPT. The control circuitry causes the energy harvester to deliver at least a portion of energy of the wireless power signal to the energy storage device for storage therein. In some embodiments, a single antenna is utilized both for transmitting the beacon signal and for receiving the wireless power signal.

Abstract: A storage facility. The facility comprises a plurality of load-bearing containers located at a single facility. The facility further comprises a climate controlled enclosure comprising a skin and providing a volume around the plurality of load-bearing containers. The climate controlled enclosure further comprises a ceiling above and positioned to shield an uppermost level of the plurality of load-bearing containers from outdoor environmental exposure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrode structure for a device, such as a GaN or AlGaN device is described. In one example, the method includes providing a substrate (212) of GaN or AlGaN with a surface region of the GaN or AlGaN exposed through an opening (216) in a layer of silicon nitride (214) formed on the substrate. The method further includes depositing layers of W (222), in one example, or Ni (220) and W (222), in another example, on the substrate and the layer of silicon nitride using reactive evaporation and photoresist layers (230) having an undercut profile for liftoff. The method further includes removing the photoresist layers having the undercut profile, and depositing layers of WN (224) and Al over the underlying layers of W or Ni and W by sputtering.

Abstract: A system includes an authenticated encryption layer comprising logic configured to encrypt data received at the authenticated encryption layer from an authorized application at a source node. The data is encrypted using a first key to obtain first encrypted data. The logic is configured to encrypt the first encrypted data using a second key to obtain second encrypted data and generate a watermark for the first encrypted data and/or a watermark for the second encrypted data. The logic is configured to generate a watermark token for the first encrypted data and/or a watermark token for the second encrypted data.

Abstract: A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube includes a housing defining an interior, an exterior, and a port providing fluid communication therebetween. The device further includes an elongated guide wire residing at least partially within the housing, and first and second rollers defining a nip therebetween that are located within the housing. A guide wire extends through the nip and is drivable for advancement and retraction thereof through the port via rotation of the rollers.

Abstract: A server comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a computing device, a signal representing a request to add an authorized user to an account of an entity hosted by a first institution associated with the server; send, via the communications module and to a second server associated with a second institution hosting an account of the authorized user, a signal that includes a unique key and an identifier of the entity, the signal causing the second server to store the unique key and the identifier in memory and associating the unique key and the identifier with the account of the authorized user; receive a signal representing a request to perform an operation for the entity; in response to receiving the request to perform the operation, send, via the communications module

Abstract: This application describes a head-mounted display (HMD) for use in virtual-reality (VR) environments. The systems and methods described herein may determine information about a real-world environment surrounding the user, a location of the user within the real-world environment, and/or a pose of the user within the real-world environment. Such information may allow the HMD to display images of the real-world environment in a pass-through manner and without detracting the user from the VR environment. In some instances, the HMD may pass-through images of the real-world environment based on one or more triggering events.

Abstract: A method for determining the authenticity of an item, the method comprising: receiving, by an item, a seed; storing the seed in a block of non-volatile memory in the supply item follower component; calculating, by the item follower component, an output of a cryptographic function with the input based on the seed and storing the output in the block of non-volatile memory; iteratively calculating, by the item, the outputs of the cryptographic function wherein for each iteration the input for the cryptographic function is based on the seed and all previous outputs, and for each iteration storing the output in the block of non-volatile memory; and determining the authenticity of the item based on a selected output of the cryptographic function of the item, the selected output being one of the outputs stored in the block of non-volatile memory.

Abstract: System, method, and instrumentalities are described herein for transmitting information optically. The optical source may be configured to generate a beam. The beam may include a series of light pulses. The beam of light may be modulated. A modulator may be configured to modulate the series of light pulses in response to a data transmission signal, thereby encoding transmission data into the series of light pulses. The modulated beam of light may be received and both amplified and filtered. The filtered beam of light may be transmitted from to a detector having a photoreceiver. The photoreceiver may be configured to extract the transmission data from the filtered beam of light.

Abstract: A method for updating communication parameters on a mobile device, the method including sending a communication from the mobile device to a server, the communication including a location of the mobile device; receiving at the mobile device, responsive to the communication, a new communication parameter; reconfiguring the mobile device with the new communication parameter; and sending a second communication from the mobile device to the server, the second communication using the new communication parameter.

Abstract: An example of a flow cell includes a substrate; a first primer set attached to a first region on the substrate, the first primer set including an un-cleavable first primer and a cleavable second primer; and a second primer set attached to a second region on the substrate, the second primer set including a cleavable first primer and an un-cleavable second primer.

Abstract: A heat exchanger that includes a microchannel tube having a plurality of straight sections interconnected by a plurality of bent sections; a plurality of accordion-style fins located between adjacent straight sections of the microchannel tube; and a plurality of brackets having a plurality of slots formed therein that are each configured for receipt of a respective straight section of the microchannel tube, wherein the plurality of brackets are configured to compress the accordion-style fins into direct engagement with the adjacent straight sections of microchannel tube, and wherein at least one of the accordion-style fins and the microchannel tube includes a mating feature that prevents lateral movement of the accordion-style fin relative to the adjacent straight sections of the microchannel tube.

Abstract: Secure conditional transfer of cryptographic data allows transfer of cryptographically-based data from one party to another while mitigating failure of a counterparty to perform. A first party uses a first device to send a proposal to a second party's device. If the proposal is accepted, it is signed by the second device. A secure channel is established between the devices that also attests to their compliance during processing. Transaction identifiers associated with the proposal and other information are exchanged. Once exchanged, the first device creates and sends first transfer data (that may be signed) to the second device. The second device receives and determines the first transfer data is valid. In response, the second device creates and sends second transfer data (that may be signed) to the first device. If a communication or other failure prevents reciprocation by the second party, others may verify the transaction and confirm the failure.

Abstract: A mechanically and piezoelectrically anisotropic polymer thin film is formed from a crystallizable polymer and an additive configured to interact with the polymer to facilitate chain alignment and, in some examples, create a higher crystalline content within the polymer thin film. The polymer thin film and its method of manufacture may be characterized by a bimodal molecular weight distribution where the molecular weight of the additive may be less than approximately 5% of the molecular weight of the crystallizable polymer. Example polymers may include vinylidene fluoride, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinyl fluoride. Example additives may occupy up to approximately 60 wt. % of the polymer thin film. The polymer thin film may be characterized by a piezoelectric coefficient (d31) of at least approximately 5 pC/N or an electromechanical coupling factor (k31) of at least approximately 0.1.

Abstract: The present disclosure related to a multilayer composite that may include a first polymethylpentene (TPX) liner, and a silicone-based foam layer overlying the first TPX liner. The silicone-based foam layer may include a component A and a component B, where the component A may include a silicone-based matrix component, a first filler component that may include alumina trihydrate, a second filler component that may include perlite, and a third filler component that may include calcium carbonate, and where the component B may include a silicone-based matrix component, a first filler component that may include alumina trihydrate, a second filler component that may include perlite, a third filler component that may include calcium carbonate, and a fourth filler component that may include zinc borate. The silicone-based foam layer may have a V-0 flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D3801.

Abstract: A hot dip method of forming an Al—Zn—Si—Mg alloy coating on a strip is disclosed. The method includes controlling the conditions in the molten bath to minimise the top dross layer in the molten bath. In particular, the method includes controlling top dross formation by including Ca and/or Sr in the coating alloy in the bath.

Abstract: A black exterior taillight assembly for a vehicle includes a blue light source configured to generate blue light. The black exterior taillight assembly also includes a blue filter overlying the blue light source and configured pass the blue light therethrough while blocking other colors of light. The black exterior taillight assembly also includes a phosphor layer overlying the blue filter and configured to absorb the blue light and to emit red light. The black exterior taillight assembly also includes a red filter overlying the phosphor layer and configured to pass the red light therethrough while blocking other colors of light.

Abstract: A method may comprise receiving, at a central controller, a command, from a remote control, to adjust a feature of a first component of an air mattress framework; relaying, from the central controller, the command to the first component; receiving from the first component at the central controller, an indication of the success of the command; and relaying the indication from the central controller to the remote control.

Abstract: This provides a flexible, porous, dissolvable solid sheet article having large pores on its top surface as well as a method of making the same.