Abstract: There is set forth herein a method including building a first photonics structure using, wherein the building the first photonics structure includes fabricating one or more photonics device.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a base and a support platform spaced above the base. The support platform includes a pad having a hinge portion defining a flex region, wherein the pad is pivotable about the flex region. A link has a lower portion coupled to the base and an upper portion coupled to the pad, wherein the upper portion is pivotable with the pad about the flex region.

Abstract: Foundation pile assemblies disclosed herein can include a first section positioned at a bottom of a foundation pile assembly and a second section coupled to the first section. The first section can include a shell extending along a length of the foundation pile. The shell can have an interior space and an outside surface. A cap can be positioned at an end of the pile assembly. Some embodiments of the foundation pile can have an impact support element positioned within the interior space of the shell to increase the strength of the foundation pile assembly in the vicinity of the impact support element. The initial or, in some instances, full length assembly can be configured on a horizontal or slightly sloped rack on the ground from which the assembly is lofted vertically and installed into the ground.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for controlling a toolface of a downhole tool are described. The toolface of the downhole tool, and a toolface setpoint, are determined. Based on the toolface and the toolface setpoint, a toolface error is determined. Based on the toolface error, one or more drilling parameter setpoints are selected from among multiple drilling parameter setpoints. The selected one or more drilling parameter setpoints are adjusted. The adjusted one or more drilling parameter setpoints are inputted to one or more drilling controllers for controlling the toolface of the downhole tool.

Abstract: A body support structure includes a structural lattice structure having a first stiffness, and a compressive lattice structure supported by the structural lattice structure and having a second stiffness less than the first stiffness. A skin lattice structure is supported by the compressive lattice structure, wherein the skin lattice structure is resistant to shear deformation in response to a normal force and is expandable in a direction transverse to the normal force.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measurement and management provide complex measurements cost-effectively at very high accuracy. These methods and systems in some cases achieve measurement accuracy exceeding the accuracy of the reference standards they rely on, and eliminate expensive and disadvantageous recalibration procedures. The accurate measurements are integrated with management functions, applying the measurement data to meet objectives of the integrated system and workflow goals of its user. The disclosed systems and methods comprise an explicit or expressly represented model both of themselves and of candidate external systems to be measured and managed. The models may be configured and reconfigured by the owner-user through either local or remote means. The system intelligently reconfigures itself to adapt dynamically to the conditions of measurement and the user's and system's goals at each moment.

Abstract: The present invention is a stake apparatus designed to secure the legs of a tree stand into the ground, allowing the user to erect a tree stand with efficiency, safety, and accessibility. The present invention comprises a stake component connected to a pocket component. The pocket component is compatible with the legs or bottom end of a ladder stand, tripod, or quad-legged platform. The stake component is driven into the ground Once the stake component is secured in the ground, the user can lift a stand overhead and begin to erect the stand vertically. The stake and pocket components pivot while the stand is lifted.

Abstract: A seating structure includes a shell having a central portion, opposite outer peripheral edges laterally spaced from opposite sides of the central portion, and at least one biasing array disposed between each of the opposite sides of the central portion and a respective outer peripheral edge. Each of the biasing arrays includes a plurality of spaced apart support members and at least one connector connecting adjacent support members within each array. The biasing array may include a plurality of biasing arrays, with at least one connector connecting adjacent biasing arrays. A second shell may be connected to the outer peripheral edges of the first shell, with an open space defined there between. Each of the opposite outer peripheral edges is independently deflectable in response to a load being applied to the second shell.

Abstract: A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by a tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.

Abstract: A novel system includes an intelligent process anomaly detection and trend projection system which is configured to train artificial intelligence and machine learning systems for anomaly prediction in industrial systems according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, such intelligent process anomaly detection and trend projection system is configured to determine an estimated remaining useful life of an industrial asset. For example, in some embodiments, the system is configured to identify a degradation part of the signal and a normal part of the signal; separate the degradation part of the signal from the normal part of the signal; identify one or more patterns of a degradation part of the signal and the normal part of the signal; and determine an anomaly prediction based on the one or more patterns.

Abstract: Foundation pile assemblies disclosed herein can include a first section positioned at a bottom of a foundation pile assembly and a second section coupled to the first section. The first section can include a shell extending along a length of the foundation pile. The shell can have an interior space and an outside surface. A cap can be positioned at an end of the pile assembly. Some embodiments of the foundation pile can have an impact support element positioned within the interior space of the shell to increase the strength of the foundation pile assembly in the vicinity of the impact support element. The initial or, in some instances, full length assembly can be configured on a horizontal or slightly sloped rack on the ground from which the assembly is lofted vertically and installed into the ground.

Abstract: A control system provides automated control of gas washout of a patient interface, such as a mask or nasal prongs. A gas washout vent assembly of the system may include a variable exhaust area such as one defined by overlapping apertures of the assembly or a conduit having a variable gas passage channel. The vent assembly may be formed by nested structures, such as conic or cylindrical members, each having an opening of the overlapping apertures. The vent assembly may be attached substantially near or included with the patient interface. An actuator of the assembly, such as a solenoid or voice coil, manipulates an aperture of the vent assembly. The actuator may be configured for control by a controller to change the exhaust area of the vent assembly based on various methodologies including, for example, sleep detection, disordered breathing event detection, rebreathing volume calculation and/or leak detection.

Abstract: Foundation pile assemblies disclosed herein can include a first section positioned at a bottom of a foundation pile assembly and a second section coupled to the first section. The first section can include a shell extending along a length of the foundation pile. The shell can have an interior space and an outside surface. A cap can be positioned at an end of the pile assembly. Some embodiments of the foundation pile can have an impact support element positioned within the interior space of the shell to increase the strength of the foundation pile assembly in the vicinity of the impact support element. The initial or, in some instances, full length assembly can be configured on a horizontal or slightly sloped rack on the ground from which the assembly is lofted vertically and installed into the ground.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a base and a support platform spaced above the base. The support platform includes a pad having a hinge portion defining a flex region, wherein the pad is pivotable about the flex region. A link has a lower portion coupled to the base and an upper portion coupled to the pad, wherein the upper portion is pivotable with the pad about the flex region.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a base structure including a stack of dielectric layers disposed on a substrate. The stack of dielectric layers includes a first photosensitive dielectric layer including a first photosensitive dielectric material sensitive to a first radiation dose, a second photosensitive dielectric layer including a second photosensitive dielectric material sensitive to a second radiation dose different from the first radiation dose, and a barrier layer disposed between the first photosensitive dielectric layer and the second photosensitive dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a dual damascene structure from the base structure using a dual damascene process.

Abstract: A body support structure includes a base, a seat and a backrest, with the backrest connected to the base with a torsion leaf spring. The torsion leaf spring may be configured with a plurality of fingers, and/or one or more flex regions. One or more struts may be connected between the seat or backrest and the base. In another aspect, the seat and/or backrest may be supported with one or more links that provide a counter-intuitive motion. In another aspect, a link may be coupled to a support with a flexible blade.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus related to memory devices that perform matrix vector multiplication using memory cells. In one approach, a memory cell array has memory cells used to perform matrix vector multiplication based on summing output currents from the memory cells. A context of memory cells is determined by a controller (e.g., a memory controller internal or external to a memory chip having the array). The context can include, for example, a physical location of memory cells, weight patterns being programmed, and/or neighboring cell interference, etc. Based on the determined context, the controller dynamically determines adjustments (e.g., adjusted target threshold voltages or currents) for programming the memory cells to store weights prior to performing the matrix vector multiplication.

Abstract: A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by a tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.