Abstract: The following invention relates to a dual loop conventional chiller plant, hereafter referred to as the enhanced air conditioning chiller. Where the first loop, primary circuit, typifies refrigeration compression closed loop containing the air conditioning companion stabilizer (“aka” stabilizer); establishing efficiency enhancements. The refrigeration loop is configured to provide refrigerant at a set point temperature amenable to the charging, ice production or freezing brine solution, contained within the ice storage tank static reservoir. The enhanced air conditioning chiller air handler(s) provides space/zones climate control via a fluid at a prescribed temperature, hereafter referred to as a hydronic solution, maintaining the air temperature to the space/zones.

Abstract: A hand-wearable device outfitted with data interface electronics is provided. The device is secured to its user by means of a comfortable material integrated across the top of the hand. The device includes a central palm section containing complex three-dimensional geometry and modular features for adjustable structures to house switch sensors. These structures account for each fingertip's location and orientation relative to the rest of the user's hand. Features to accommodate the comfortable securing material are built into the device to ensure the device does not shift or move around relative to the user's hand while being worn and operated. Integrated switch sensor and various power and transistor-based electronics allow the device to function and communicate with other computers and like devices. The device is worn on the left, right, or both hands simultaneously to enable access to the maximum number of potential sensor commands for a user.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for one or more clock domain crossing queues are described. A queue can receive, from a first clock domain, a first command to store data in the queue. The queue can store the data at a first location indicated by a first pointer. The queue can receive, from the first clock domain, a second command to cause the second clock domain to retrieve the data from the queue. The queue can generate, based on receiving the second command, a third command synchronized with a clock of the second clock domain and to cause the second clock domain to retrieve the data. The queue can retrieve the data from the first location in the queue indicated by a second pointer associated with retrieving data based at least in part on generating the third command. The queue can transmit, to the second clock domain, the data.

Abstract: Anti-abandonment system (99) in a vehicle (100), comprising: at least one laser sensor (1a; 1b) structured for detecting a movement in the vehicle (100) by emission of a laser beam and measurement of a respective time of flight; at least one camera sensor (2a; 2b) structured for detecting a movement in the vehicle (100); a command-and-control unit (3) operatively connected to the at least one laser sensor (1a; 1b) for receiving a first detection signal representative of the movement detected by the at least one laser sensor (1a; 1b) and to the at least one camera sensor (2a; 2b) for receiving a second detection signal representative of the movement detected by the at least one camera sensor (2a; 2b), the command-and-control unit (3) being configured and programmed for: processing the first and second detection signal for verifying an achievement of a respective alarm condition; provided the achievement of the respective alarm condition for both the first and second detection signal, sending a respective c

Abstract: A failure handling apparatus (100) is provided with: an acceptance unit (15) that accepts specification of condition information in an execution condition; a code generation unit (16) that generates a program code of a conditional expression based on the specified condition information; a template generation unit (17) that generates an input template of a plurality of failure handling rules, including an input field of a determination criterion value for determining extracted information, based on the program code and an input field of a handling content; and a list generation unit (18) that sets input values, for the input template, in the input fields and stores the input values in a storage unit as a list.

Abstract: A metallic glass having a general formula of Zr15-65Cu0-25Ni0-20Al0-30Hf0-30Ti0-30Co0-30.

Abstract: Provided is a voice assistance system with proactive routines that couples a remote server and respective user voice interactive devices to deliver a complete experience to the end user of the device. The voice assistance system can also provide a platform to connect remote users to customize commands (e.g., proactive or reactive) to improve day-to-day operation across groups of devices and/or users. For example, routines can be built for an organization and made available to voice interactive devices distributed by or on behalf of the organization. Administrators can select features for the device and pre-configure voice assistance devices with groups of pre-selected routines to deliver a device that is ready to go out of the box. Updates to a device or routines can be based on such groups. Additionally, primary routine instances can be linked to groups where changes to the primary instance are propagated to any linked users.

Abstract: Various example embodiments relate to signaling and execution of a handover based on an enhanced measurement report. A measurement report comprising an additional information element may be used by a network to make better and urgent decisions concerning handover procedures. Apparatuses, methods, and computer programs are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a winding head support for a rotor of a rotating electric machine. To enable the production of even particularly large winding head supports in a simultaneously simple manner, it is provided that the winding head support is formed using an additive manufacturing process, in particular by wire arc buildup welding. Embodiments also relate to a winding head support.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein programmable delay lines and control methods having glitch suppression. In particular, the programmable delay lines may include latches that are triggered based on a trigger event of an input signal (which is often an edge of the input signal). The programmable delay lines may include one or more latches coupled between capacitor and transistor subassemblies and the latches, where the latches cause a delay between the time the trigger event arrives at the capacitor and transistor subassemblies and the latches. The delay can prevent the latches from updating at the same time that the edge of the input signal arrives at the capacitor and transistor subassemblies, which can suppress glitches that can causes errors in operation.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a process for constrained optimization for sequential error-based additive machine learning models (e.g., gradient boosting machines) includes configuring a sequential error-based additive machine learning model, receiving training data, and using one or more hardware processors to train the sequential error-based additive machine learning model using the received training data. The training includes performing optimization iterations to minimize a loss function that includes a fairness constraint, where the fairness constraint is based at least in part on disparities between groups.

Abstract: Housing for a vacuum pump, in particular a NEG or IGP-NEG combination, comprising a body defining an interior space to accommodate the vacuum pump, wherein a first flange is connected to the housing comprising an opening to connect the vacuum pump to a vessel and a second flange connected to the housing to connect the housing to an additional vacuum pump at least during regeneration. Further, a movable shield element is used movable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the opening of the first flange is unobstructed and in the second position the opening is blocked.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a printed laminate comprises a first substrate having a first side and a second side, an ink layer at least partially adhered through direct printing to the first side of the first substrate, and a second substrate comprising a heat activatable adhesive and having a first side and a second side. The first side of the second substrate may be at least partially laminated to the second side of the first substrate.

Abstract: A machine may be configured to generate one or more audio fingerprints of one or more segments of audio data. The machine may access audio data to be fingerprinted and divide the audio data into segments. For any given segment, the machine may generate a spectral representation from the segment; generate a vector from the spectral representation; generate an ordered set of permutations of the vector; generate an ordered set of numbers from the permutations of the vector; and generate a fingerprint of the segment of the audio data, which may be considered a sub-fingerprint of the audio data. In addition, the machine or a separate device may be configured to determine a likelihood that candidate audio data matches reference audio data.

Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure provide a semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same. The method includes that: a substrate is provided; bit line contact holes arranged at intervals, a bit line contact in partial contact with the bit line contact hole and a bit line structure are formed on the substrate; a first insulating layer is formed on surfaces of the substrate, the bit line contact hole, the bit line contact and the bit line structure, the first insulating layer not completely filling the bit line contact holes; a second insulating layer is formed on a surface of the first insulating layer located on the surface of the bit line contact and part of the surface of the bit line structure; and a third insulating layer covering the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer is formed.

Abstract: A device is installable on a strap for collecting a free end or excess portion of the strap. The device includes: a base removably securable on a portion of the strap, the base including a bracket located on a first side of the base and securable on the strap and a mount located on a second side of the base; a first leg having a first end and a second end that is distal from the first end, the first leg pivotally attached to the mount at the first end of the first leg; and a reel pivotally attached to the distal end of the first leg. The free end or excess portion of the strap is retained around the reel.

Abstract: A side looking occupancy sensor is incorporated in a conventional wall switch mounted into a switch box adjacent to a door. The side-looking proximity sensor preferably is mountable to either side of the doorjamb to make the side-looking proximity sensor face the door opening. During operation, the side-looking sensor monitors the door movement or senses the passage of a person for indication that a person is entering or leaving the space. Entry and exit determination is made based on activation of the side-looking sensor.

Abstract: A press machine for forming a part comprises a planetary gear system, a first motor, a second motor, a linear actuator, and a press ram that holds a tool. The planetary gear system includes a ring gear, a sun gear, and a plurality of planet gears between the sun gear and the ring gear. The planetary gear system has an output shaft that is coupled to the linear actuator. The first motor is coupled to the planetary gear system for producing a high-speed condition on the linear actuator and the press ram. A second motor is coupled to the planetary gear system for producing a high-torque condition on the linear actuator and a corresponding high-force condition the press ram. The press ram forms the part with the tool during the high-force condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing insurance claims are provided. A notice of loss associated with a damaged item and damage information describing the damage may be received. Repair cost data may be retrieved based on the damage information received. A repair cost model may be configured based on the damage information and the repair cost data and used to generate a repair cost for repairing the damaged item. A non-negotiable payment amount may be selected based on the repair cost generated and included in a work order along with the damage information. The work order may be transmitted to a repair service provider that accepted the terms of the work order. Feedback may be received from the repair service provider that indicates an actual cost to repair the damaged item, and the repair cost data may be updated based on the feedback received.

Abstract: A computerized search method includes receiving first input designating a first location of a first analytic. The method includes, in response to a scheduling event, obtaining a first document from the first location, identifying a first predefined label within the first document, obtaining first and second data associated with the first predefined label, storing the first datum into a value index as a current value of the first analytic, and storing the second datum into a text index as a textual description of the first analytic. The method includes presenting a search interface and, in response to receiving a search query from a user: identifying a set of result analytics relevant to the search query based on the text index and presenting, for each of the result analytics, a textual description of the analytic from the text index and a most recent value of the analytic from the value index.

Abstract: A golf club head with improved striking face is disclosed. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf club head comprising multiple materials, wherein a gasket is placed in between a body portion of the golf club head and a face insert of the golf club head. The gasket being made of a different material than the body portion or the face insert. The construction providing reduced stress in the face insert, manipulation of performance characteristics, and improved sound and feel.

Abstract: A solar module mounting bracket system including a plurality of solar modules including mounting slots formed in a sidewall of the solar module, a torque tube configured to support the solar modules such that they can be rotated, a plurality of mounting brackets configured for integration with the torque tube and to which the plurality of solar modules are mounted, at least one first retainer assembly connected to one of the plurality of mounting brackets, the first retainer assembly including a through bolt, a spring, a mounting tab, and nut. When a solar module is placed on the mounting bracket and supported by the torque tube the mounting tab retainer assembly is received in the mounting slot of the solar module.

Abstract: A mobile source of electricity is converted from a transportation mode to an operational mode. A turbine disposed on the mobile source of electricity is operated to generate electricity in the operational mode. A first control valve is operated to feed a cooling agent from a cooling agent source into a heat transfer apparatus disposed in an air intake flow path of the turbine to cool intake air. A second control valve is operated to vent from the heat transfer apparatus, the cooling agent that is heated by absorbing heat from the intake air flowing through the air intake flow path. A controller controls the first and second control valves to maintain the cooling agent having predetermined properties in the heat transfer apparatus.

Abstract: A distillation column including a plurality of alternating plates and spacers stacked in a z-direction is provided. The plates include a respective liquid channeling network on a top surface thereof, a respective vapor opening, and a respective descending ramp. The respective descending ramps abut a respective liquid feed location of the plate immediately below to form a continuous liquid channeling network. The respective vapor openings of adjacent plates are located on opposite sides of the distillation column and form a continuous S-shaped vapor channel defined by the plurality of alternating plates and spacers, and the respective vapor openings. Systems including such distillation columns and processes of distilling a fluid mixture are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a standalone wearable protector, including a thin layer supporting fabric, at least one inflatable bag housed in a seat provided in said supporting fabric, at least one gas generator acting as inflating means connected to said inflatable bag and fastened directly or indirectly to said supporting fabric, a control unit also fastened directly or indirectly to said supporting fabric and suitable for activating said inflating means and sensing means connected to said control unit and provided on said supporting fabric. The present invention also relates to a protective clothing assembly comprising a protective garment made of material resistant to abrasion and friction stresses and said standalone wearable protector.

Abstract: A transport tray for transporting and heating chemical substances, includes a one-piece support structure with a base and a frame fixedly connected thereto, wherein the support structure supports a lining of a tray-shaped cavity for accommodating the chemical substances, wherein the lining includes a base plate lying on the base and multiple frame plates clamped against the frame, wherein the lining is supported by the support structure such that the thermal expansions of the base plate and the frame plates in their plate planes are not impeded.

Abstract: In some examples, one or more three dimensional (3D) objects may be rendered in relation to a two dimensional (2D) imaging slice. The 3D object may be rendered such that the 3D object casts a colored shadow on the 2D imaging slice. In some examples, the 3D object may be rendered in colors where different colors indicate a distance from the portion of the 3D object from the 2D imaging slice.

Abstract: A computer system is provided that includes a storage system, at least one transceiver, and a processing system with at least one hardware processor. The storage system stores a first list pair. The transceiver receives electronic data messages that each include a respective data transaction request. The processing system determines how the new data transaction request should be processed based on which communication protocol was used to submit the request. Updates regarding the first list pair are sent out to non-party client computer systems using different communication protocols, where one is faster than the other, but the slower update includes private data therein.

Abstract: According to one aspect is provided a method for establishing a secure connection between a client device and a network gateway. The method is performed by an access point. The method comprises establishing a first secure connection between the access point and the network gateway. The method comprises establishing a second secure connection serving as a virtual private network tunnel between the client device and the network gateway. There is also provided corresponding methods as performed by the client device and the network gateway.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a transmission are provided herein. In one example, a hydraulic system includes a lubrication valve included in a lubricant line and designed to adjust a flow of lubricant to a multi-disc wet clutch. The hydraulic system further includes a clutch line coupled to a clutch control valve, where the clutch line is in fluidic communication with a hydraulic fluid to a clutch actuator of the multi-disc wet clutch and a passive adjustment device of the lubrication valve and where the passive adjustment device transitions the lubrication valve between a limited flow state and an open flow state based on a pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the clutch line.

Abstract: User equipment and method for receiving warning messages in a non-public mobile communications network. The user equipment accepts or ignores warning messages received in the non-public mobile communications network based on a warning messages reception configuration stored in a memory of the user equipment such as a memory of the mobile equipment part of the user equipment.

Abstract: Articles and methods for archival raised image printing is disclosed. The process includes modifying an electronic image, printing the image on a paper substrate to form a printed substrate, applying the printed substrate onto a barrier substrate via an applicator such that the applicator creates a wall around the outer edge of the image, coating the printed substrate with a varnish composition, and drying the printed substrate in a humidity controlled environment. This configuration provides an efficient system of archival printing to print raised images on an article.

Abstract: Surveillance systems and methods for collecting electronic signatures and visual identifiers of targets to help create identifications or records of targets associated with one or more particular electronic signatures. The surveillance systems and methods can include an event analysis system and methodologies to facilitate classification and association of the collected visual identifiers of the targets with the collected electronic signatures of such targets, and can generate alarms or “hits” indicating presence of a known target across subsets of locations and times of occurrence of such hits or alarms for enhancing tracking and movement of targets throughout selected geographic areas or locations.

Abstract: There is provided a system for energy storage and CO2 capture. The system comprises CaO/CaCO3, a carbonator (1) adapted to react CaO with CO2 to produce CaCO3, at least one CaCO3 storage container (2) for receiving and storing the CaCO3 produced in the carbonator (1), wherein the CaCO3 storage container (2) is configured to be transportable such that the CaCO3 can be supplied to a geographical location (3) remote from the carbonator (1) for CO2 release.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave absorbing particle dispersion includes electromagnetic wave absorbing particles containing cesium tungsten oxide represented by a general formula CsxW1-yO3-z and having a crystal structure of an orthorhombic crystal structure or a hexagonal crystal structure, x, y, and z being 0.2?x?0.4, 0<y?0.4, and 0<z?0.46; and a solid medium. The electromagnetic wave absorbing particles are dispersed in the solid medium.

Abstract: A thermal management system enables fluid coupling of the cooling circuits for the battery and the propeller arrangements. More than one propeller arrangement can be serviced by the same cooling circuit, but distribution of the coolant may be finessed. Optional pathways are provided to use heated coolant for heating (e.g., de-icing, cabin heating, etc.) before cooling the coolant. Fluid coupling of conduits between and/or within the cooling circuits provide redundancy to accommodate various faults and equipment malfunctions.

Abstract: Solid sorbents, and especially zeolites, are attractive candidates for CO2 direct air capture (DAC) and point source capture applications because of their potential for high selectivity, fast kinetics, and low energy CO2 capture cycles. A common issue with solid sorbents, including zeolites, is their low thermal conductivity, which makes them difficult to heat for regeneration without using complex and expensive heat transfer systems. This invention utilizes a modified TVSA process which utilizes the product CO2 gas itself as the heating medium for the adsorbent bed, alone or in conjunction with internal or external heaters. The use of CO2 as a heating medium allows efficient heating of the sorbent bed and enables high purity CO2 product.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a first user equipment (UE) includes a transceiver to transmit and receive a wireless signal; and a processor connected with the transceiver, wherein the processor is configured to identify a value related to quality of sidelink communication while the first UE performs sidelink communication in licensed band with a second UE, determine to perform a listen before talk (LBT) procedure on a condition that the value related to the quality of the sidelink communication is less than or equal to a reference value, and perform the LBT procedure during performing the sidelink communication in the licensed band.

Abstract: A method of machining includes removing material from a target region of a ceramic component to form a blind opening in the ceramic component via removing a bulk of the material by a laser machining operation and then removing a remainder of the material by a mechanical machining operation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a housing assembly for accommodating printed circuit boards (PCBs). The housing assembly comprises a first housing portion configured to accommodate a first PCB, a second housing portion configured to accommodate a second PCB, and a separating portion for separating the first housing portion from the second housing portion. The separating portion comprises a first separating region in which the first housing portion and the second housing portion overlap and a second separating region that extends beyond the second housing portion and covers the first housing portion. The second separating region comprises one or more convection openings.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07030530 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07030530, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07030530, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07030530, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07030530. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07030530. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07030530, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 07030530 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a display area and a non-display area. A window is disposed on the display panel. A bezel portion is disposed on the window. The bezel portion at least partially overlaps the non-display area. An adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the window. An interlayer is disposed between the bezel portion and the adhesive layer. The interlayer has at least one ultrasound transmitting area overlapping the bezel portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-conjugate of small interfering RNA (siRNA) and a preparing method of the same, more precisely a multi-conjugate of siRNA prepared by direct binding of double stranded sense/antisense siRNA monomers or indirect covalent bonding mediated by a cross-linking agent or a polymer, and a preparing method of the same. The preparing method of a siRNA multi-conjugate of the present invention is characterized by simple and efficient reaction and thereby the prepared siRNA multi-conjugate of the present invention has high molecular weight multiple times the conventional siRNA, so that it has high negative charge density, suggesting that it has excellent ionic interaction with a cationic gene carrier and high gene delivery efficiency.

Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatus for three-dimensional semiconductor structures are provided. In one aspect, a semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor substrate, multiple conductive layers vertically stacked on the semiconductor substrate, and multiple transistors. The multiple conductive layers include a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a third conductive layer that are sequentially stacked together. The multiple transistors include a first transistor and a second transistor in the first conductive layer and a third transistor in the third conductive layer. Each transistor includes a first terminal, a second terminal, and a gate terminal. First terminals of the first, second, and third transistors are conductively coupled to a first conductive node in the second conductive layer.

Abstract: A system and method for managing an occlusion, such as a blood clot, within a lumen or passageway of a patient. More particularly, a system and method for rapidly restoring blood flow through an occlusion including a self-expanding, tubular member through which blood may flow when in an expanded state. The tubular member has a structure configured to engage the occlusive material, thereby allowing for extraction of at least a portion of the occlusive material. The system may further employ a material extraction member that is deployed distally of the tubular member.

Abstract: Provided is a twisting device of a hair pin-type stator coil. The twisting device of a hair pin-type stator coil, which is to twist-form a plurality of hair pin-type stator coils inserted as a plurality of layers in a stator core, includes i) a base frame, ii) a coil fixing unit installed on the base frame through a plurality of support rods, iii) a twisting tool unit allowing a plurality of stator coils of two adjacent layers, among the plurality of layers, to be inserted thereinto, the two layers being rotated in different directions, and installed to be movable up and down in the base frame on a lower side of the coil fixing unit, iv) a tool driving unit installed on the base frame and operatively connected to the twisting tool unit.

Abstract: A wearable computing device with bio-signal sensors and a feedback module provides an interactive mediated reality (“VR”) environment for a user. The bio-signal sensors receive bio-signal data (for example, brainwaves) from the user and include bio-signal sensors embedded in a display isolator, having a deformable surface, and having an electrode extendable to contact the user's skin. The wearable computing device further includes a processor to: present content in the VR environment via the feedback module; receive bio-signal data of the user from the bio-signal sensor; process the bio-signal data to determine user states of the user, including brain states, using a user profile; modify a parameter of the content in the VR environment in response to the user states of the user. The user receives feedback indicating the modification of the content via the feedback module.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an inverter including a first bridge branch with a first phase output, a second bridge branch with a second phase output, a third bridge branch with a third phase output, wherein the phase outputs of the bridge branches can each be connected to a phase conductor of a three-phase power distribution network.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, devises and systems for preparing and installing one or more application keys owned by application owners in a remote device. The present disclosure further proposes methods, devices and systems for secure installation of subsequent application keys on a device utilising corresponding key derivation functions to associate an application with a respective policy and identifier using significantly Imv bandwidth for transfer of keys for execution of the respective application on the device.

Abstract: A host may use address translation to convert virtual addresses to physical addresses for endpoints, which may then submit memory access requests for physical addresses. The host may incorporate the physical address and a signature of the physical address generated using a private key into a translated address field of a response to a translation request. An endpoint may treat the combination as a translated address by storing it in an entry of a translation cache, and accessing the entry for inclusion in a memory access request. The host may generate a signature of the translated address from the request using the private key, with the result being compared to the signature from the request. The memory access request may be verified when the compared values match, and the memory access may be performed using the translated address.