Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes an electric machine, a traction battery selectively connected to the electric machine, a human-machine interface (HMI), and a controller programmed to, after receiving a signal from the HMI enabling towed vehicle operation of the electrified vehicle, control the electric machine to generate a regenerative braking torque in response to deceleration of the electrified vehicle exceeding an associated deceleration threshold and road grade being below a road grade threshold. The controller may also be programmed to control friction brakes of the electrified vehicle in response to the deceleration exceeding the associated threshold. The controller may control brake lights of the electrified vehicle in response to the regenerative braking and/or friction braking. Regenerative and friction braking may be released in response to acceleration exceeding a corresponding threshold.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a human-machine interface to enable a towed vehicle mode to enable electric pumps to lubricate and/or cool vehicle components and to disable driver assistance features while the electrified vehicle is being towed by another vehicle. The electrified vehicle includes a drivetrain having an electric machine configured to provide propulsive torque to vehicle wheels, a high-voltage traction battery selectively connected to the electric machine, a battery powered fluid pump configured to pump fluid to the drivetrain, and a controller programmed to, after receiving a signal enabling towed vehicle operation of the electrified vehicle, control operation of the battery powered fluid pump while the electrified vehicle is being towed.

Abstract: A cross sectional representation of a geological surface is displayed on a display screen. A segment of the cross-sectional representation is edited, and a pseudo log of formation properties based on the edited segment is displayed on the display screen. A determination is made whether formation properties associated with the pseudo log match actual formation properties measured during drilling of a well and a signal is output indicative of the match. A drill operator may use a structural model determined based on the edited geological surface to drill for hydrocarbons in the formation.

Abstract: A vehicle configurable to tow a charging trailer having at least one electric outlet configured to charge a battery powered device includes a human-machine interface (HMI), a wireless transceiver, and a controller in communication with the wireless transceiver and the HMI, the controller programmed to, in response to the wireless transceiver receiving signals associated with at least one battery powered device in a connected charging trailer having a battery state of charge (SOC) below a corresponding threshold, signal the HMI to generate an associated output. Input from the HMI may enable or disable regenerative braking of the charging trailer to charge connected battery powered devices to control the associated effect of the charging of devices in the charging trailer on efficiency of the towing vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for application identification in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a user device includes a processor and memory configured to store an application, a session manager, an application identifier, and at least one shared library, and the processor is configured by the session manager to communicate the application identifier and the application identifier data to an authentication server and permit the execution of the application in response to authentication of the application by the authentication server.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that incident to a triggering event within a virtual environment, includes receiving recipient-profile information of an initial recipient who is associated with the virtual environment and configuration information of a first physical product that is useable to facilitate conveying the first physical product in the real world to the initial recipient and utilizing the descriptive information to facilitate conveying the first physical product to the initial recipient.

Abstract: An object identification method is disclosed. The method includes training a first neural network for a first set of conditions regarding a first plurality of objects, training a second neural network for a second set of conditions regarding a second plurality of objects, receiving a plurality of target images associated with a target set of conditions in which to identify objects, analyzing the plurality of target images using the first and second neural networks to identify objects in the plurality of target images resulting in object identification information, and selecting the first neural network or the second neural network as a preferred neural network for the target set of conditions based on an analysis of the object identification information.

Abstract: A power allocation method includes monitoring at least one first device that can be recharged by a vehicle, monitoring at least one second device that can be electrically powered by the vehicle, and adjusting a charging of the at least one first device based on an operation of the at least one second device.

Abstract: An elongate connector for subsea connection of cables and the like to wind turbine generators has a plurality of locking elements arranged on ramp surfaces and held in a plurality of cages on the connector. The cages are moveable to move the locking elements along the ramp surfaces between an engaged position and a disengaged position and the plurality of cages are moveable independently of each other. A release collar is provided, which can move all the cages simultaneously to the disengaged position, in order to allow removal of the connector.

Abstract: Automated analyzers to measure or determine parameters in mineral slurries or process water, in particular to online and automated analyzers to measure pH, or to perform quantitative volumetric titrations relying on spectra absorbance of a liquid extracted from titrant and titrant mixture to determine the endpoint of titration, such as the measurement of liquid hardness in mineral slurries or process water.

Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding a plurality of alternative streams of video content using multiple encoders in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. An encoding system includes multiple encoders. Each of the encoders receives a source stream of video content that is divided into portions. Each of the encoders generates portions of the plurality of alternative streams from the portions of the source stream. The portions of the alternative streams generated by a particular encoder are stored in a container for the particular encoder. Each encoder also generates index information for the portion of the alternative stream generated by the encoder that is stored in a manifest for the encoder.

Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for coordinating and providing assistive traction drive forces during towing events between a motor vehicle and one or more charging trailers. The assistive traction drive forces may be provided in the form of a propulsive torque applied by an electric machine of the charging trailer. Electrical energy for powering the electric machine may be supplied by a powertrain system of the towing vehicle or an energy storage device of an electrified recreational/industrial vehicle that is operably connected to the charging trailer. Energy expended by the energy storage device for powering the electric machine may be replenished during the towing event by regenerative braking.

Abstract: A processor-implemented method includes receiving, at a first mobile compute device of a user, a service request. Curated service information associated with the service request is retrieved in response to the user input, and displayed via a graphical user interface (GUI) of the first mobile compute device. A user selection of a subset of the curated service information is received via the GUI, and a phone number is received in response to the user populating a phone number field of the GUI. A send icon is displayed via the GUI in response to receiving at least one of the selection or the phone number. In response to a user selecting the send icon, a communication with the subset of service information is sent to a second mobile compute device having the phone number and associated with a service recipient, without including any self-identifying information associated with the user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method can include: a computer program file open request providing read access to text or binary plaintext file data residing on a data storage means; processing the plaintext file data in an input data buffer area following a computer program file data read operation to improve performance by creating a multiplicity of processing threads to perform concurrent, usually non-overlapping encryption processing operations; and an encryption program constructing a previously constructed complex of Pseudo Random Number Generator (PRNG) means to provide on-demand Pseudo Random Number (PRN) values.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering stable light to a remote location are provided. The method includes splitting a laser beam generated by a laser into a reference beam and a delivery beam. The delivery beam is coupled into an optical fiber for delivery to the remote location. A reflected portion of the delivery beam comes back as a reflected delivery beam from the remote location through the optical fiber. An interference beam is generated by combining the reference beam and the reflected delivery beam. A phase difference between the reference beam and the reflected delivery beam is detected in order to adjust a phase of the laser beam based on the phase difference to reverse a phase shift of the delivery beam induced by noise added to the delivery beam while the delivery beam is transmitted through the optical fiber.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle may include an electric motor coupled to a battery to propel and brake the vehicle, a pedal generating a pedal position signal including a released position signal, friction brakes configured to provide a stopping force to vehicle wheels, and a controller programmed to control the motor and the brakes in response to the pedal being released to decelerate the vehicle to a stop, and to control the motor and an engine (in hybrid vehicles) to inhibit propulsive torque to the wheels after stopping due to the pedal released position until receiving driver input indicative of a request for moving the vehicle, such as depressing the brake or accelerator pedal, or activating an automated vehicle maneuver, such as a parking maneuver, cruise control, or stop-and-go control. Inhibiting torque may include inhibiting creep torque and/or operating the electric machine to charge the battery when the engine is running.

Abstract: An injection device (10) includes a lower housing (18), a sleeve (32) supported by the lower housing, and a syringe spring (34) received within the sleeve. The spring supports a syringe (12). A needle guard (26) is proximally slidable relative to the lower housing from a first position, concealing the syringe needle (12b), to a second position. A needle guard spring (27) biases the needle guard distally relative to the lower housing. An upper housing (16) is distally slidable relative to the lower housing from a pre-use position to a dispensed position. Movement of the needle guard from the first position to the second position extends the distal tip of the needle distally beyond the needle guard by a first distance. Subsequent distal movement of the upper housing relative to the lower housing from the pre-use position toward the dispensed position advances the distal tip of the needle distally further beyond the needle guard by a second distance.

Abstract: A hitch system for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle includes a hitch apparatus attached to the towing vehicle and a control system operably associated with the hitch apparatus. The hitch apparatus includes a frame movably secured to the towing vehicle, and a hitch member secured to the frame that is configured to receive a coupling apparatus of the towed vehicle. The frame is movable relative to the towing vehicle such that the hitch member can be positioned rearward of the towing vehicle at any location within a defined three-dimensional space. The frame is configured to maintain the hitch member in a substantially level orientation at all locations within the three-dimensional space. The control system is configured to move the hitch member to a desired location within the three-dimensional space.

Abstract: Systems and methods for quick start-up of playback in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. Media content may be encoded in a plurality of alternative streams and a quick start-up stream. The quick start-up stream may include media content that is encoded at a lower quality that the alternative streams and may be encrypted with a different, less secure encryption process than that of the alternative streams. During a start-up of playback, the playback device streams the media content from a quick start-up stream until a metric, such as a decryption key for the alternative streams is met. The device then streams the media content from the alternative streams in response to the metric being met.

Abstract: A high precision Interface Node is disclosed. The Interface Node includes an integrated structure including one or more complex or sophisticated features and functions. The Interface Node may connect with another component or a Linking Node. The Interface Node is manufactured to achieve high precision functionality while enabling volume production. Current additive manufacturing technologies allow for the printing of high precision features to be manufactured, but generally this is performed at a slower rate. Consequently, in one aspect, the size of the Interface Nodes is reduced in order to overcome at least part of the slower production volume caused by creating the high precision Interface Nodes. The components and Linking Nodes to which the Interface Node is connected may only have basic features and functions. Accordingly, this latter category of components may use a high print rate and thus high production volume.