Abstract: An electronic device may include a battery, a multi-coil circuit including a first coil, a second coil, and a switch circuit connected between the first coil and the second coil, a wireless power transmission and reception circuit electrically connected to the multi-coil circuit, a power management module electrically connected to the battery and the wireless power transmission and reception circuit, and a processor electrically connected to the multi-coil circuit, the wireless power transmission and reception circuit, and the power management module, the switch circuit receives a first control signal based on a voltage detected from the second coil, a second control signal by the processor, and a third control signal by the wireless power transmission and reception circuit, and performs a switch-ON operation or a switch-OFF operation based on at least some of the first control signal, the second control signal, and the third control signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variable optical transmission windows and window panels which are used for architectural applications, particularly in building entryway systems. This disclosure is directed to the use and powering of such panels in door and windows that, in part, physically open by manual or automatic sliding, tilting, pushing or rotating about the hinges, unless specifically mentioned otherwise. The doors may also have other electronic devices which provided added user functionality.

Abstract: A drum arranged for reeling and dividing an elongate web of sheet material to produce discrete stacks of web portions is provided. The drum includes a series of faces forming a web-receiving loop that extends around a central axis of the drum, each face of the drum being defined by a respective drum segment that is configured to support a respective stack of web portions of a web reeled onto the web-receiving loop. The drum segments are movable to enable the web-receiving loop to expand to increase tension in a web reeled onto the web-receiving loop to divide the elongate web into discrete stacks.

Abstract: A water pipe smoking assembly for smoking herbal substances includes a set of walls in the housing that define a chamber and a plurality of compartments. First and second ports in a top of the housing open into the chamber. A bowl in the chamber has an open end that is flush with the first port. A first tube extends from the bowl to proximate to a lower limit of the chamber. A second tube is selectively engageable to the housing and extends from the second port. An herbal substance for smoking is positionable in the bowl. A user draws on the second tube so that smoke generated in the bowl is drawn through the first tube, through water partially filling the chamber, which filters the smoke, and then through the second tube and into the mouth and lungs of the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor memory device and a manufacturing method thereof, and relates to the technical field of semiconductors. The semiconductor memory device includes a substrate, a source structure, a laminated structure, a floating body, a trench region, a drain structure and a gate structure. The source structure is formed on the substrate. The laminated structure includes a nitride layer and an oxide layer that are alternately laminated on the source structure. The floating body is formed in the oxide layer, and a through hole is formed in the floating body along a lamination direction of the laminated structure. The trench region is formed inside the floating body, a through hole is also formed in the trench region along the lamination direction, and the trench region is in contact with the source structure.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for managing multiple transactional workflows. The method includes saving each transactional workflow with a unique identifier, mapping the unique identifier to an entity associated with the client device used to initiate the corresponding transactional workflow, providing a first option for the client device to retrieve from the server device details of the plurality of transactional workflows, and receiving a request at a later time to retrieve details of the plurality of transactional workflows. The method also includes performing an authentication process, using the predetermined identifying information to determine unique identifiers of the corresponding saved transactional workflows, providing a second option for the client device to resume one or more of the transactional workflows, and resuming the corresponding one or more transactional workflows. Each transactional workflow is saved in a format that permits the server device to execute and complete a binding outcome.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for performing a data center monitoring and management operation. The data center monitoring and management operation includes: monitoring data center assets within a data center; identifying an issue within the data center, the issue being associated with an operational situation associated with a particular component of the data center; determining whether data associated with the issue corresponds to predefined conditional criteria; and, triggering an autonomous widget operation in response to a determination of the data associated with the issue corresponding to the predefined conditional criteria, the autonomous widget operation executing a particular autonomous widget.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating powersport vehicles during an operator-vehicle separation condition are provided. One method includes detecting the operator-vehicle separation condition using a first tetherless criterion and a second tetherless criterion. In response to detecting the operator-vehicle separation condition using both the first tetherless criterion and the second tetherless criterion, the method includes preventing propulsion of the powersport vehicle.

Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for injection pump needle mechanics are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information is provided. According to an example embodiment, the apparatus for estimating bio-information includes: a pulse wave sensor including channels, and configured to measure pulse wave signals from an object at the channels; a force sensor configured to measure a contact force applied by the object to the pulse wave sensor; and a processor configured to determine correlations between the pulse wave signals of the channels, and to estimate bio-information based on the measured pulse wave signals and the measured contact force based on the correlations satisfying a condition.

Abstract: A method for achieving uniformity in an etch rate is described. The method includes receiving a voltage signal from an output of a match, and determining a positive crossing and a negative crossing of the voltage signal for each cycle of the voltage signal. The negative crossing of each cycle is consecutive to the positive crossing of the cycle. The method further includes dividing a time interval of each cycle of the voltage signal into a plurality of bins. For one or more of the plurality of bins associated with the positive crossing and one or more of the plurality of bins associated with the negative crossing, the method includes adjusting a frequency of a radio frequency generator to achieve the uniformity in the etch rate.

Abstract: A multi-channel parallel optical communication module includes a casing having an airtight cavity, an optical communication assembly accommodated in the airtight cavity, and a temperature controller in thermal contact with the optical communication assembly. The optical communication assembly includes a plurality of optical communication units disposed at same level, and a number of the plurality of optical communication units is greater than four.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a pair of left and right wheels; a drive source that drives the wheels; and a control device capable of individually controlling rotational speeds of the wheels, wherein in a case where the control device determines that a predetermined tight turn execution condition has been satisfied, the control device executes tight turn control for controlling the wheels so that a rotational speed of an outer wheel becomes relatively higher than a rotational speed of an inner wheel in a turning direction of the utility vehicle.

Abstract: An absorbent sanitary article includes a fluff absorbent core having at least one through aperture, a fluff-free absorbent core, and an acquisition and diffusion layer set between the fluff absorbent core and the fluff-free absorbent core and overlapping the at least one through aperture.

Abstract: A foldable playard includes a frame defining an interior space when unfolded and soft goods partially disposed within the interior space to define a partially enclosed space for a child to play and/or sleep. The frame includes multiple leg support assemblies and multiple X-frame assemblies that couple adjacent leg support assemblies together. The X-frame assembly is positioned near the top of the frame when the playard is unfolded such that the X-frame assembly functions as a top rail to mechanically reinforce the playard. In this manner, the playard does not include a separate compliant or rigid top rail or a bottom support structure, thus reducing the number of parts for manufacture. Additionally, the playard includes a single latch mechanism to maintain the playard in the unfolded configuration. The playard may also include an optional canopy cover assembly mounted to the frame to provide shade for the child.

Abstract: A memory device includes a high density or 3D data memory and a 3D reference memory. The reference memory is used to generate a reference signal used to sense data in the data memory. Conversion circuitry converts signals from one memory cell or a group of memory cells in the reference memory into a reference signal. The reference signal is applied to a sense amplifier to sense data stored in a selected memory cell in the data memory.

Abstract: A folding dividing screen structure has at least two screen panels, a plurality of sealing covers, at least one connecting member with a respective vertical through channel on opposite sides of the connecting member, and at least two vertical strips. Each screen panel is secured in an outer frame, the connecting member pivotally connected with the two screen panels via the two vertical strips.

Abstract: A light-emitting device, including a shell assembly and a heat dissipation assembly. The heat dissipation assembly includes a first heat dissipation portion and a second heat dissipation portion. The first heat dissipation portion is connected with the second heat dissipation portion. The first heat dissipation portion is used to load a light source assembly, and a cavity space is formed when the second heat dissipation portion is covered by and communicated with the shell assembly. The second heat dissipation portion is provided with a first through-hole portion, and the shell assembly is provided with a second through-hole portion, the first through-hole portion and the second through-hole portion circulate a cooling medium to remove heat from the cavity space. Whether the light-emitting device is installed vertically, horizontally or at a certain inclination, a good heat dissipation effect can be achieved and the applicable scope can be greatly expanded.

Abstract: A braiding apparatus includes a platform, a base plate, a core unit, a transmission unit, a track assembly, and strand carriers. The track assembly is divided into two braiding track groups each provided with transmission discs. The transmission discs of both braiding track groups are sequentially connected to define two braiding routes directed in different directions. The strand carriers shuttle on both braiding routes respectively and incessantly. Four intersections are defined when the two braiding routes meets. Accordingly, carrier strands fed by the strand carriers are wound around a core strand fed by the core unit while shuttling incessantly and are interwoven with each other while passing through the four intersections during the incessant shuttling motion, thereby wrapping a multi-convolutional braided layer around the core strand to complete a rope. Each convolution of the braided layer has four crossing points, which increases the practicability of the rope.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to conducting automated web service testing in a continuous integration and delivery test deployment environment using artificial intelligence (AI) generated test data. In some embodiments, a computing platform may receive, from a developer computing platform, a test code request, receive, from a web service computing platform, a training data set, configure a test data set based on the training data set and the test code request, use AI engine to apply one or more corrections to the test data set based on the test code request and to produce a corrected test data set, execute the test code using the corrected test data set to produce test code output results, and send, to the developer computing platform, the test code output results.

Abstract: The present disclosure selects a node generating a periodic time slot request in a network to construct a set of periodic time slot request generation nodes, and constructs a time slot request cycle set; selects a node generating an aperiodic time slot request in the network to construct a set of aperiodic time slot request generation nodes, and constructs a time set of the aperiodic time slot request generation nodes; calculates a time slot contention scheduling parameter of each node in the set of the periodic time slot request generation nodes; and if no aperiodic time slot request arrives, allocates a time slot to each time slot requesting node during periodic time slot scheduling; or if an aperiodic time slot request, namely, a sporadic time slot request, arrives, performs rescheduling through hybrid time slot scheduling based on arrival time of the aperiodic time slot request.

Abstract: A method of preheating a feed to a molten material reactor comprises heating a hydrocarbon feed in a first heat exchanger using a cooled product gas to produce a heated hydrocarbon feed stream, pyrolyzing at least a portion of the C2+ hydrocarbons in the heated feed stream in a pyrolysis reactor to produce a pyrolyzed hydrocarbon stream, and heating the pyrolyzed hydrocarbon stream in a second heat exchanger using a product gas to produce a pre-heated feed gas. The heated hydrocarbon feed stream comprises methane and one or more C2+ hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Valve bridge systems include constraints and guides for managing bridge jump and other uncontrolled valve bridge motion during engine operation. Constraints may include an e-foot collar, an extended portion on the bridge, and a bridge brake pin. Guides may include valve stem tip lead-in chamfers surrounding the valve bridge valve pockets as well as a deflection surface on the bridge extended portion. Methods of configuring valve bridges may include configuring the valve step tip lead-in chamfers based on worst-case positions of the valve bridge defined by one or more or a combination of the constraints provided by the e-foot collar, extended portion and brake pin.

Abstract: A CMOS image sensor with an imaging array of pixels containing selected pixels wherein illumination is blocked and light scattered from an adjacent pixel is collected. The signal from the selected pixels is resilient against saturation and thereby contributes to increased dynamic range of the imaging signal. The image sensor may be incorporated within a digital camera.

Abstract: A method for purifying a contaminated reclaimed polyethylene. The method includes providing the contaminated reclaimed polyethylene, extracting it with a solvent to produce an extracted contaminated reclaimed polyethylene, and then dissolving it in the solvent to produce a first suspension comprising dissolved polyethylene and suspended contaminants. The first suspension is settled to produce a second suspension comprising dissolved polyethylene and suspended remaining contaminants, and the second suspension is purified by contacting it with solid media to produce a third suspension comprising purer polyethylene. Finally, the purer polyethylene is separated from the third suspension and it has low b* value.

Abstract: Disclosed are a process and continuous system for producing LiPF6, and a prepared mixture crystal, composition, electrolyte solution and lithium ion battery containing LiPF6. During preparation, a first feed stream containing PF5 and a second feed stream containing LiF and HF are introduced into a first microchannel reactor, a gas part of a product in the first microchannel reactor is introduced into a second microchannel reactor to react with a third feed stream containing LiPF6, LiF and HF, and a liquid part of the product in the first microchannel reactor is subjected to crystallization and drying to obtain LiPF6. The LiPF6 has the advantages of a high purity, a uniform particle size, a high product quality stability, etc., and is suitable for use as a component of an electrolyte solution of a lithium ion battery.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for storing and managing sensitive information in a connected environment are provided. The system comprises a master controller and a sensitive information storage device (“SIS device”). The SIS device has an island that can be activated by user interaction with the SIS device. In general, the island is deactivated by default and when the island is deactivated, sensitive information that is stored on the SIS device cannot be accessed. Only when the island is activated by user interaction can the stored sensitive information be accessed.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a controller disposed onboard a first vehicle system and comprising one or more processors. The controller is operably connected to a propulsion and braking subsystem of the first vehicle system. The controller is configured to analyze a notification message received from an off-board source as the first vehicle system travels on a route. The notification message identifies an unplanned brake application made by a second vehicle system. In response to the notification message, the controller is configured to control the propulsion and braking subsystem to modify movement of the first vehicle system based at least in part on a location of the second vehicle system to avoid the second vehicle system.

Abstract: A storage device, including a printed circuit board including a connector including a plurality of pins capable of being coupled to an external host device, a controller socket, a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, and a fourth slot; a first universal flash storage (UFS) device, a second UFS device, a third UFS device, and a fourth UFS device, wherein each UFS device of the first to fourth UFS devices is removably installed in a corresponding slot of the first to fourth slots; and a storage controller mounted in the controller socket, and configured to control the first to fourth UFS devices, wherein the first UFS device and the second UFS device are configured to communicate with the storage controller through a first channel, and the third UFS device and the fourth UFS device are configured to communicate with the storage controller through a second channel

Abstract: A system of interchangeable, interconnectable, standardized components that individually, or as an assembly, display stick-mounted and stick-like food and non-food products in a vertical or substantially fashion. Examples of stick-mounted or stick-like objects include lollypops, corn dogs, chop sticks, pens, pencils, markers, and skewers. Other examples may include stick-like tools, such as knives, wrenches, ratchets, or screwdrivers. Still other examples may include stick-like kitchen implements, such as spoons, spatulas, forks, whisks, etc.

Abstract: Snoring and sleep apnea are conditions associated with a narrowing of the airway. A device (10) and a method for piercing a soft tissue channel in the pharynx and an implant for insertion into this soft tissue channel are disclosed, with which these symptoms can be treated. The device according to the invention comprises a handle (12) and a blade (11) with a tip (16), which are connected to each other via an interface (13). In this process, a channel is pierced through the device (10), the shape of which is designed in connection with the shape of the implant in such a way that the narrowing of the airways is optimally treated.

Abstract: A display including a red subpixel, a green subpixel, a blue subpixel and a fourth subpixel including a teal subpixel or a saturated green pixel and an LED light source. Liquid crystal display devices including U6+-containing phosphors are also provided. Applications for the display include televisions, mobile phones and computer monitors.

Abstract: A device for providing a marking arranged or arrangeable in a circumferentially closed manner around a prolate object includes: a material interface for receiving a printed product output from a printer; a print signal interface for acquiring a control signal related to the printed product output; at least one sensor for acquiring a control signal related to providing of the marking; and at least one actuator for arranging the marking on the object in a circumferentially closed manner or to provide the marking for circumferentially closed arrangement depending on the control signal related to the printed product output and the control signal related to the providing of the marking using the printed product output by the printer.

Abstract: An electrical terminal includes a contact portion that is adapted to engage a complementary contact and is connected to a transition portion. The electrical terminal also includes a crimp portion. The crimp portion includes a crimp base that extends in a first crimp direction from the transition portion to a base end. Two first crimp wings are located on opposite sides of the crimp base and extend in a second crimp direction. The first crimp wings are separated from each other by a width. Two second crimp wings are also located on opposite sides of the crimp base and extend in the second crimp direction. The second crimp wings are also separated from each other by the width.

Abstract: A motor-driven compressor includes an inverter and a housing. The inverter includes three-phase switching elements and a holder that retains the switching elements. The holder is fixed to the housing with fastening members and is configured to push the three-phase switching elements toward a heat dissipating surface of the housing. The three-phase switching elements are arranged along a line segment that connects two of the fastening members. The holder includes a first accommodating portion that accommodates one of the three-phase switching elements that is located in the middle, and two second accommodating portions that respectively accommodate two of the three-phase switching elements that are located at opposite ends. Each of the two second accommodating portions includes a tongue-shaped contact portion that contacts the corresponding switching element. The contact portions are configured to be deformed to reduce a pushing force of the holder acting on the switching elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for communicating a driving status of a vehicle may include: a surrounding environment detection unit configured to detect surrounding environment data of a vehicle; a driving status detection unit configured to detect the driving status of the vehicle; a communication lighting unit installed on the body of the vehicle; and a control unit configured to determine whether there is an object located within a designated distance around the vehicle and approaching the vehicle within a designated distance, on the basis of the surrounding environment data of the vehicle, and output information indicating the driving status of the vehicle through the communication lighting unit, when the determination result indicates that there is the corresponding object.

Abstract: An antenna includes: a dielectric substrate; a conductive plane formed on a back surface of the dielectric substrate; a radiating element having a linear shape and formed on a front surface of the dielectric substrate; a shorting pin connecting one end of the radiating element to the conductive plane; and a power supply pin that is connected to the radiating element, at a point a predetermined distance away from the one end to which the shorting pin is connected, through a hole provided in the conductive plane, and that supplies a transmission signal to the radiating element. A radio wave is emitted from the radiating element.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a package substrate; semiconductor devices disposed on the package substrate; a package ring disposed on a perimeter of the package substrate surrounding the semiconductor devices; a cover including silicon bonded to the package ring and covering the semiconductor devices; and a thermal interface structure (TIS) thermally connecting the semiconductor devices to the cover.

Abstract: An example non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions that when executed cause a processor of a computing device to: in response to receiving a first request to access a webpage, transmit a second request to an monitoring resource to determine if the webpage is unsafe; receive, from the monitoring resource, an indication that the webpage is an unsafe webpage; and in response to receiving the indication, render, at the computing device, a modified copy of the webpage with every active element of the webpage disabled.

Abstract: A safety device includes a processor configured to detect from sensor data representing a vehicle occupant, whether the vehicle occupant looks for an oncoming road participant or obstacle; operate according to a first operational mode when the processor detects that the vehicle occupant looks for an oncoming road participant or obstacle; and operate according to a second operational mode when the processor detects that the vehicle occupant does not look for an oncoming road participant or obstacle.

Abstract: A vibration reduction apparatus of an MDPS may include: an adaptive control module configured to detect an error signal, generated by disturbance, from a torque signal of a torque sensor which senses torque of the MDPS, and generate a compensation signal for compensating for a disturbance signal by using the error signal; and an adaptive filter module configured to generate a filter signal by using the vibration frequency of the disturbance of the MDPS, remove a disturbance component of a current command outputted from an MDPS controller, on the basis of the filter signal, and output a current command in which the disturbance is suppressed. The MDPS controller may generate a final current command on the basis of the compensation signal and the current command in which the disturbance is suppressed, and control a motor of the MDPS according to the final current command.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of processing data provided by a transcutaneous or subcutaneous analyte sensor utilizing different algorithms to strike a balance between signal responsiveness accompanied by signal noise and the introduction of error associated with that noise. The methods utilize the strengths of a lag correction algorithm and a smoothing algorithm to optimize the quality and value of the resulting data (glucose concentrations and the rates of change in glucose concentrations) to a continuous glucose monitoring system. Also provided are systems and kits.

Abstract: A method of sanitizing at least a portion of a medical device with a sanitization system comprising a base comprising a sanitizing chamber, a sanitizing gas generator, a primary fan or pump, a secondary fan or pump, and a controller. The sanitizing operation comprising generating a sanitizing gas pulse including causing the sanitizing gas generator supplying a sanitizing gas and causing at least one of the primary fan or pump and the secondary fan or pump to operate for a pulse period, and conducting a dwell operation after the pulse period, the dwell operation comprising discontinuing supply of said sanitizing gas and slowing or stopping said primary fan or pump and said secondary fan or pump for a dwell time.

Abstract: A body care or cosmetic stick includes a body care or cosmetic mass arranged in an inner sleeve and the inner sleeve is arranged in an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve has a wall thickness in a range from 10 to 1200 ?m. The inner sleeve can be configured for use as a refill unit for the body care or cosmetic stick.

Abstract: A control device includes an information acquisition unit that receives a source address of a packet from a node that receives the packet transmitted from a user terminal, and acquires position information about the user terminal on a basis of the source address, a determination unit that determines a hub to which the user terminal should connect, on a basis of the position information, and a control execution unit that launches an application in the hub and changes a routing such that packets transmitted from the user terminal are transmitted to the application.

Abstract: Graphics processing unit (GPU) performance and power efficiency is improved using machine learning to tune operating parameters based on performance monitor values and application information. Performance monitor values are processed using machine learning techniques to generate model parameters, which are used by a control unit within the GPU to provide real-time updates to the operating parameters. In one embodiment, a neural network processes the performance monitor values to generate operating parameters in real-time.

Abstract: An exemplary door closer includes a body, a regulation screw, and an indicator. The body includes a surface and a cavity extending from the surface into the body, and the cavity includes an internal threading. The regulation screw is mounted in the cavity and includes an external threading engaged with the internal threading. The indicator is engaged with the regulation screw and positioned at least partially within the cavity. The indicator is positioned to project beyond the surface when the regulation screw is withdrawn to a reference position relative to the body.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for estimating a physiological parameter using a parameter model determined by a deep neural network. An example method includes training a deep neural network with indirect and direct physiological parameters from a user database. The medical parameters include a respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate. The method includes determining if a new user belongs in a group. If the parameter model estimated physiological parameter using the closest group to the new user and associated calibration, then the method quantizes the parameter inputs to determine which physiological parameter a new user is most sensitive and to determine a new group and calibration coefficients or curves for the new user.

Abstract: A pouch includes first and second multilayered sidewalls each having a first surface and a second surface, the first and second multilayered sidewalls being connected together to define an interior space of the pouch between the first and second multilayered sidewalls, and a mouth defining an opening into the interior space. The multilayered sidewalls have an inner surface that is configured to be in contact with one or more objects contained within the pouch. A portion of the multilayered sidewall comprises a compound insulating layer. A portion of the multilayered sidewalls that comprises the inner surface is formed from an antibacterial material. An outer wrapping is formed from a water resistant material.

Abstract: Provided is a method for detecting and quantifying a nucleic acid in real time and at high speed. The present disclosure provides a real-time high-speed PCR method in which fluorescent signals can be measured from a single-wavelength light source by using a single signal fluorescent material under continuous temperature control. Thus, the PCR method can be performed with a compact lightweight device with a simplified structure.