Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a system and method for synchronizing time, frequency, and phase among a plurality of devices.

Abstract: A turbine engine system utilizes one or more augmented combustion modules to produce an exhaust that is fed into the turbine portion of the engine and wherein power is produced by the augmented combustion module for use to drive the main shaft and/or for auxiliary purposes. An augmented combustion module is configured between the compressor and the turbine of the engine and receives compressed air from the compressor and ignites an air/fuel-mixture to turn a shaft that can be used to produce power. The shaft may be coupled with an electrical power generator, a pump, a hydraulic or pneumatic power generator and/or power conversion or transmission devices and/or coupled with the main shaft of the turbine engine. The power from a power generator may be stored in a battery, hydraulic accumulator or pneumatic accumulator and may be used to power auxiliary electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic devices.

Abstract: A workpiece inspection and defect detection system includes a light source, a lens that inputs image light arising from a surface of a workpiece, and a camera that receives imaging light transmitted along an imaging optical path. The system utilizes images of workpieces acquired with the camera as training images to train a defect detection portion to detect defect images that include workpieces with defects. Anomaly detector classification characteristics are determined based on features of the training images. Run mode images of workpieces are acquired with the camera, and based on determined features from the images, the anomaly detector classification characteristics are utilized to determine if the images of the workpieces are classified as anomalous. In addition, the defect detection portion determines if images are defect images that include workpieces with defects and for which additional operations may be performed (e.g., metrology operations for measuring dimensions of the defects, etc.

Abstract: A UV sanitizing cabinet includes outer walls and a control panel located thereon. An inner enclosure is defined by inner walls and a pivotally mounted door that may be selectively moved between an open orientation and a closed orientation. An upper rack and a lower rack are selectively positioned within the enclosure. At least one UV lamp is positioned below the lower rack within the enclosure and at least one UV lamp is positioned above the upper rack within the enclosure. A middle shelf is selectively positioned within the enclosure. Tracks are secured along the inner walls for supporting the upper and lower racks, as well as the middle shelf, in a manner allowing for selective removal and insertion thereof such that the cabinet can support various electronic devices with minimal contact, including, those with a hinge in an open 180 degree orientation.

Abstract: A workpiece inspection and defect detection system includes a light source, a lens that inputs image light arising from a surface of a workpiece, and a camera that receives imaging light transmitted along an imaging optical path. The system utilizes images of workpieces acquired with the camera as training images to train a defect detection portion to detect defect images that include workpieces with defects, and determines a performance of the defect detection portion as trained with the training images. Based on the performance of the defect detection portion, an indication is provided as to whether additional defect images should be provided for training. After training is complete, the camera is utilized to acquire new images of workpieces which are analyzed to determine defect images that include workpieces with defects, and for which additional operations may be performed (e.g., metrology operations for measuring dimensions of the defects, etc.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a computing node includes a computing circuit, a comparing circuit, and an indicator circuit. The computing circuit is configured to receive each of at least one input-data message. The comparing circuit is configured to compare each of the at least one received input-data message to a list of input-data-message identifiers. And the indicator circuit is configured, for each of the at least one input-data message that corresponds to a respective input-data-message identifier, to generate a respective portion of a first status message, the respective portion indicating that the input-data message was received. For example, such computing node can determine the congruency of a received input-data message between coupled redundancy circuits with reduced processing overhead, reduced message delay, and reduced message latency as compared to existing computer nodes.

Abstract: A position and orientation determining system and apparatuses including a first radio frequency (RF) device having a first constellation of antennae including at least two receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, and a first radio unit in communication with the first constellation of antennae, a second RF device having a second constellation of antennae including at least three receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, and a second radio unit in communication with the second constellation of antennae, and a processor operatively coupled to at least one of the first or second RF device and configured to determine a three-dimensional position and three-axis angular orientation of the first RF device relative to the second RF device based on a carrier phase difference (CPD) measurement of distance difference based on signals received between each discrete pair of receiving antennae in the first constellation of antennae and received signals between each discrete pair of receiving

Abstract: A method of determining a position and orientation of an object including providing a first radio frequency (RF) device having a first constellation of antennae including at least two receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, and a first radio unit in communication with the first constellation of antennae, providing a second RF device having a second constellation of antennae including at least three receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, a second radio unit in communication with the second constellation of antennae, and a processor in communication with the second radio unit and the second constellation of antennae.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for a burp sash/burping cloth, which is a continuous sash/cloth to ensure that the caretaker who is in the act of burping an infant, has a burping cloth that remains in place, avoiding any unintentional shifting, sliding, and/or dropping. It also protects the wearer's clothing during common parental duties (i.e. burping, holding, bathing, or otherwise performing activities common to caring for a baby). The sash/cloth only becomes a continuous piece when the two ends come together and are attached, such as by using magnets or hook and loop fasteners. Because the sash/cloth is not a fixed continuous circle, and has the capability to detach, the wearer has multiple options to put on or take off the item, making it user-friendly. Absorbent material protects the wearer's clothes, and the continuous loop/piece feature allows a caretaker to rotate the sash, resulting in a clean surface for future utilization.

Abstract: A travel speed sensing system includes an optical sensor configured to be coupled to a welding torch. The optical sensor is configured to sense light incident on the optical sensor, and the travel speed sensing system is configured to determine a travel speed of the welding torch, a direction of the welding torch, or both, based on the sensed light.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods, and structures for a virtual phased-array for coherent, distributed, and dynamic applications wherein individual elements of the array are wirelessly interconnected and one or more of the elements may be moving.

Abstract: A tunable acoustic gradient (TAG) lens includes an acoustic wave generating element and a refractive fluid in a casing cavity surrounded by a lens casing. The lens casing includes case ends which each include a window configuration, a case end rim portion and an enhanced axial compliance portion. The window configuration includes a window and a window mounting portion having an overall window mount dimension along the axial direction. The enhanced axial compliance portion is coupled between the window mounting portion and the case end rim portion and includes a reduced thickness region characterized by a material thickness that is at most 75% of the associated window mount dimension. The axial compliance portion is configured to enhance the axial deflection of the window mounting portion compared to the case end rim portion, when a periodic drive signal is applied to the acoustic wave generating element.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a system and method for synchronizing time, frequency, and phase among a plurality of devices.

Abstract: A welding system includes a first sensor associated with a welding helmet and configured to sense a parameter indicative of a position of a welding torch relative to the welding helmet. The travel speed sensing system also includes a processing system communicatively coupled to the first sensor and configured to determine a position of the welding torch relative to a workpiece based on the sensed first parameter.

Abstract: A welding accessory tool for thin walled pipes includes a bolt, a first hub, a second hub, and a plurality of arm assemblies. Each of the plurality of arm assemblies that is radially positioned around the first hub and second hub includes a first arm section, a flat arm section, and a second arm section. The first arm section is hingedly mounted to the flat arm section and the second arm section. The first arm section and the second arm section are terminally positioned opposite of each other about the flat arm section. The first arm section is hingedly mounted to the first hub. The second arm section is hingedly mounted to the second hub. The first hub is concentrically positioned around the bolt. The second hub is threadedly engaged with the bolt thus enabling the arm assemblies to expand and collapse through rotational movement of the bolt.

Abstract: In some examples, a direct current (DC)-DC power converter package comprises a controller, a conductive member, and a first field effect transistor (FET) coupled to the controller and having a first source and a first drain, the first FET coupled to a first portion of the conductive member. The package also comprises a second FET coupled to the controller and having a second source and a second drain, the second FET coupled to a second portion of the conductive member, the first and second portions of the conductive member being non-overlapping in a horizontal plane. The first and second FETs are non-overlapping.

Abstract: A tunable acoustic gradient (TAG) lens includes an acoustic wave generating element and a refractive fluid in a casing cavity surrounded by a lens casing. The lens casing includes case ends which each include a window configuration, a case end rim portion and an enhanced axial compliance portion. The window configuration includes a window and a window mounting portion having an overall window mount dimension along the axial direction. The enhanced axial compliance portion is coupled between the window mounting portion and the case end rim portion and includes a reduced thickness region characterized by a material thickness that is at most 75% of the associated window mount dimension. The axial compliance portion is configured to enhance the axial deflection of the window mounting portion compared to the case end rim portion, when a periodic drive signal is applied to the acoustic wave generating element.