Abstract: A network access control system includes a communication device and an authorization system. The communication device is configured to communicate time-critical messages through a time-sensitive network during scheduled time windows. The communication device is further configured to be communicatively connected to a candidate device and to receive a network access request from the candidate device while blocking the candidate device from communicating through the time-sensitive network. The authorization system is communicatively connected to the communication device and configured to authorize the candidate device via a multi-factor authentication protocol that requires a user of the candidate device to successfully provide multiple identification factors. In response to the authorization system authorizing the candidate device, the communication device is configured to grant the candidate device restricted access to one or more of send or receive approved messages through the time-sensitive network.

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: A computer-implemented method can include: constructing and initializing Pseudo Random Generator Resources using a multiplicity of secret seed values or secret data values known to a first and second communication device; deriving a session key based, at least in part, on the secret seed, secret data values, Multi-Factor Authentication methods, or Pseudo Random Number Generator Resource generated output; receiving from the first communications device, at the second communications device, data encrypted with the session key or Deterministic Chaos obfuscation methods; and decrypting the data at the second communications device using the session key or Deterministic Chaos de-obfuscation methods.

Abstract: A system and method for providing warmth to a person, particularly a skier, in cold or inclement outdoor elements. Skiing is an outdoor winter sport where participants need to have proper clothing and equipment to stay warm in order to participate at optimal strength. Traveling on open-air lifts may cause skiers to become cold. The present disclosure provides a warming wrap that may be placed on a ski pole or other handheld device. A heating device integrated in the warming wrap transmits warmth through an outer layer whereas an insulating layer limits heat from escaping into the pole. The warming wrap contains a heating device that transmits heat from the heating layer to a person who touches the outer layer of the warming wrap. A grip layer alone or together with a fastener arrangement prevents the wrap from sliding down the pole. The preferred placement of the wrap on the pole rather than on a grip or in a glove or mitten provides the skier with better control and balance of the ski pole.

Abstract: An object identification and collection method is disclosed. The method includes receiving a pick-up path that identifies a route in which to guide an object-collection system over a target geographical area to pick up objects, determining a current location of the object-collection system relative to the pick-up path, and guiding the object-collection system along the pick-up path over the target geographical area based on the current location. The method further includes capturing images in a direction of movement of the object-collection system along the pick-up path, identifying a target object in the images; tracking movement of the target object through the images, determining that the target object is within range of an object picker assembly on the object-collection system based on the tracked movement of the target object, and instructing the object picker assembly to pick up the target object.

Abstract: A system can include: a plurality of processing Cores; a Package Interconnect communicatively coupled with the plurality of processing Cores; a Configurable LFSR PRV Generator Hardware Array means communicatively coupled with the Package Interconnect; a Galois Multiplication Hardware Accelerator means communicatively coupled with the Package Interconnect; an Extended Euclidian Algorithm Hardware Accelerator means communicatively coupled with the Package Interconnect; and a Fischer-Yates Shuffle Algorithm Hardware Accelerator means communicatively coupled with the Package Interconnect.

Abstract: A composition comprising curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin and inositol hexaphosphate. The composition has potential utility in treating high blood sugar, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions including fibromyalgia and colitis, as well as cancer and arthritis. The composition also has potential utility in reducing inflammation, promoting weight loss, increasing energy levels, stimulating the immune system, increasing antioxidant levels, and preventing ageing.

Abstract: A kit comprises a device (1) for electrotherapy and/or electrophysiology and a delivery system and method for the device. The device (1) includes a lead (2) and a paddle (5) comprising at least one electrode (8), the paddle (5) being reconfigurable between an operative configuration and a transport configuration of smaller transverse extent. The delivery system comprises a flexible, hollow outer sheath (28) and a hollow delivery sheath (100) for receiving at least the paddle (5) of the device (1) in the transport configuration. The delivery sheath (100) may be inserted into a proximal end of the outer sheath (28) and transported through the outer sheath (28) to deliver the paddle (5) of the device (1) to a distal end of the outer sheath (28), which is located at or directed towards an implantation site in the body (11) of a patient. The delivery sheath (100) protects the paddle (5) during transport and permits enhanced control of the position and orientation of the paddle (5) when it is deployed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coordinating and providing bidirectional energy transfer events between electrified vehicles and households or other structures, such as for supporting household loads associated with the structures during power outage conditions. In some implementations, available energy may be rationed from the vehicle to the structure based on a power outage restoration estimate. Rather than supporting household loads with constant energy during power outage conditions, the disclosed systems/methods may provide strategic rationing of bidirectional energy transfer in order to extend appliance operation for the duration of power outage conditions.

Abstract: A content management system interface at a local computer device configured to receive user file commands from a file manager and translate the user file commands into content management commands for sending to the remote content management system via a network interface. The content management system interface is further configured to receive remote file information from the remote content management system via the network interface and translate the remote file information into user file information for the file manager.

Abstract: A composite wingbox structure formed of reinforced thermoplastic. The composite includes carbon fiber reinforcement and a plurality of insulation elements to localize the heat formed during the process of manufacturing the structure. The process of manufacturing the wingbox includes the steps of interleaving a series of insulations elements within a plurality of laminae and consolidating the insulation elements and laminae to form a laminate. The laminate is then aligned with a support structure such that the insulation elements overlie the supports structure. The laminate is then fused to the support structure using a non-contact heating process, such as inductive welding.

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: A microelectronic device has a Hall sensor that includes a Hall plate in a semiconductor material. The Hall sensor includes contact regions in the semiconductor material, contacting the Hall plate. The Hall sensor includes an isolation structure with a dielectric material contacting the semiconductor material, on at least two opposite sides of each of the contact regions. The isolation structure is laterally separated from the contact regions by gaps. The Hall sensor further includes a conductive spacer over the gaps, the conductive spacer being separated from the semiconductor material by an insulating layer.

Abstract: Apparatus, and their methods of manufacture, including an integrated circuit device having metallization layers for interconnecting underlying electronic devices. Contacts contact conductors of an uppermost one of the metallization layers. A planarized first dielectric layer covers the contacts and the uppermost one of the metallization layers. An anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) stack is on the first dielectric layer between vertically aligned portions of an etch stop layer formed on the first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer formed on the etch stop layer. Vias extend through the first dielectric layer to electrically connect the AMR stack and the contacts. A chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) stop layer is on the AMR stack. A third dielectric layer is on the CMP stop layer. A passivation layer contacts the second dielectric layer portions, the third dielectric layer, and each opposing end of the AMR stack and the CMP stop layer.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for additively manufacturing adhesive inlet and outlet ports are presented herein. Adhesive inlet and outlet ports are additively manufactured to include additively manufactured (AM) valves for reducing and/or eliminating sealant leakage and backflow. Robot end effectors are tailored to interface with the AM inlet and outlet ports and to provide an adhesive source and/or a vacuum source. AM inlet and outlet ports enable robust, lightweight, multi-material AM parts connected via adhesive joining.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for de-conflicting data labeling in real-time deep learning systems. The present invention is configured to retrieve one or more dynamically generated expert profiles; and determine an optimal expert mix of experts to classify the transaction into a transaction types, wherein the expert profiles comprises: (i) shared information metrics, (ii) divergence metrics, (iii) characteristics associated with the one or more experts, (iv) a predictive accuracy of the one or more experts, (v) an exposure score associated with the one or more experts, and (vi) information associated with the transaction, wherein the optimal expert mix comprises: (i) a best expert for classifying the transaction, (ii) a combination score from at least the portion of the one or more experts evaluating the transaction simultaneously, and (iii) a sequence of at least the portion of the one or more experts analyzing the transaction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting surface anomalies are disclosed. For example, a computer-implemented method for detecting surface anomalies on an object comprises receiving measured electromagnetic radiation (EMR) profiles for the object, generating synthetic EMR profiles for the object based on the measured EMR profiles, determining whether the object contains a surface anomaly based on the measured EMR profiles and the synthetic EMR profiles, and indicating a surface anomaly to a user via a display when a surface anomaly is detected. In another example, a system comprises a computing device comprising non-transitory memory with computer-readable instructions for receiving unpaired image data of an object of two different image types, predicting missing image data to generate paired image data of the two different image types, and determining whether the object contains a surface anomaly based on the paired image data.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in marine platform jacking is disclosed herein. In one aspect, a jetting valve includes a valve body with a piston assembly disposed therein. The piston assembly is selectively operated to open and close the valve. A biasing member is coupled to the piston assembly. The piston assembly includes a first piston and a second piston. The dual pistons, in cooperation with the biasing member, allow the valve to self-seal thereby preventing entry of a fluid which is external to the valve.

Abstract: A test apparatus for torsional testing of a wind turbine blade is provided. The apparatus includes a test stand for rigidly supporting the wind turbine blade; a load frame for mounting on the wind turbine blade at a testing position along the length of the blade; and an actuator connected to the load frame for twisting the blade via the load frame. The load frame includes an outer frame to which the actuator is connected and a profiled insert held within the outer frame and defining a profiled aperture corresponding to the profile of the blade at the testing position. The profiled insert encloses and is in direct contact with the outer surface of the blade over substantially the entire profile of the blade. A system and method of torsional testing of a wind turbine blade and a load frame for the test apparatus are also provided.