Abstract: A new grapevine variety distinguished by its leaf blistering, length of teeth, blade size, bunch length, area of anthocyanin coloration of main veins on upper side of blade of mature leaf, goffering of blade of mature leaf, resistance to downy and powdery mildew and winterhardiness.

Abstract: ‘YQH-1320 EXP’ is a new hop plant notable for its abundant cones, tolerance to heat, and tolerance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct Cannabis plant designated as ‘AC/DC x Redneck Wedding 13’. The main terpenes found in ‘AC/DC x Redneck Wedding 13’ are myrcene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, and limonene. The estimated concentration of the total THC and CBD is approximately 7.10% and approximately 11.0%, respectively, at the time of assaying metabolites from flower samples of ‘AC/DC x Redneck Wedding 13’. The ‘AC/DC x Redneck Wedding 13’ cultivar of Cannabis exhibits a unique combination of leaf characteristics, balanced THC and CBD levels, pleasant aroma and taste, upright monopodial growth habit, and tight, compact flowering. The upright monopodial growth habit provides several advantages for growers, including efficient use of vertical space, improved light penetration, better air circulation, and easier pruning and maintenance, which leads to higher yields.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Wiggle Giggle’, characterized by its relatively compact and broadly upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; strong leaves; freely flowering habit with typically three inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; reddish purple-colored flowers with dark purplish red-colored labellum; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHA407209’, particularly characterized by having attractive reddish-purple flowers with small, lighter purple edges and reddish-purple lips, flowers that are flat in lateral view, lip curvature of lateral lobe is medium, leaf symmetry of apex is strongly asymmetric, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘LAVP1385’ that is characterized by its low growing dense plant habit and branching, and short peduncles which bear mauve-pink flowers early and repeatedly in the season.

Abstract: An implant device (V), such as a heart valve, for implantation in an animal body includes an annular structure and one or more elongated anchoring members deployable to a deployed condition for insertion into an animal body. The anchoring members are retractable from the deployed condition to a rolled up condition wherein the anchoring members protrude radially out from the annular structure of the device (V) to provide anchoring to a body structure (AS) of an animal. In the rolled up condition the anchoring members at least partly protrude axially of the annular structure of the device (V).

Abstract: An image sensor includes a substrate having adjacent pixel regions and respective photodiode regions therein, and a pixel separation portion including a trench extending into the substrate between the adjacent pixel regions. The trench includes a conductive common bias line therein and an insulating device isolation layer between the common bias line and surfaces of the trench. A conductive interconnection is coupled to the common bias line and is configured to provide a negative voltage thereto. Related fabrication methods are also discussed.

Abstract: A double sidewall image transfer process for forming FinFET structures having a fin pitch of less than 40 nm generates paired fins with a spacing determined by the width of a sidewall spacer that forms a second mandrel. Here, the fin pairs are created at two different spacings without requiring the minimum space for the standard sidewall structure. An enlarged space between paired fins is created by placing two first mandrel shapes close enough so as to overlap or merge two sidewall spacer shapes so as to form a wider second mandrel upon further processing. The fin pair created from the wider second mandrel is spaced at about 2 times the fin pair created from the narrower second mandrel. For some circuits, such as an SRAM bitcell, the wider second mandrel can be utilized to form an inactive fin not utilized in the circuit structure, which can be removed. In some embodiments, all dummy inactive fins are eliminated for a simpler process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a screen switching service during call counseling and a device applied thereto. According to the system for providing a screen switching service during call counseling, after a counselor displays a predetermined counseling material screen on a terminal of a caller in the event that the caller requests a call to the counselor in a customer service center in order to have a consultation, the consultation is provided with a voice call while the counseling material screen, being displayed on the terminal of the caller, is switched according to a page control of the remotely-located counselor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a screen switching service during call counseling and a device applied thereto. According to the system for providing a screen switching service during call counseling, after a counselor displays a predetermined counseling material screen on a terminal of a caller in the event that the caller requests a call to the counselor in a customer service center in order to have a consultation, the consultation is provided with a voice call while the counseling material screen, being displayed on the terminal of the caller, is switched according to a page control of the remotely-located counselor.

Abstract: A magnetic device and method for programming the magnetic device are described. The magnetic device includes a plurality of magnetic junctions and at least one spin-orbit interaction (SO) active layer having a plurality of sides and an axis. The SO active layer(s) carry a current in direction(s) substantially perpendicular to the plurality of sides along the axis. Each of the magnetic junction(s) is adjacent to the sides and substantially surrounds a portion of the SO active layer. Each magnetic junction includes a free layer, a reference layer and a nonmagnetic spacer layer between the pinned and free layers. The SO active layer(s) exert a SO torque on the free layer due to the current passing through the SO active layer(s). The free layer is switchable between stable magnetic states. The free layer may be written using the current and, in some aspects, another current driven through the magnetic junction.

Abstract: A shovel includes a shovel blade, a handle assembly with a tubular section and hammer section, where the hammer section is configured to axially slide within the tubular section to function as an impact hammer. A locking assembly locks the hammer section in one of an extended position and a compressed position relative to the tubular section. Releasing the locking assembly allows the hammer section to axially slide within the tubular section.

Abstract: A multipurpose drain tool including a drain shovel “DROVEL™” and pry bar. The multipurpose drain tool includes a drain tool shaft, a proximal pry bar, and a distal drain shovel. The drain tool shaft carries at least one rubber hand grip, a proximal end cap, and a distal end cap. The pry bar is mounted to and extends outwardly from the proximal end cap. The drain shovel is mounted to and extends distally from the distal end cap. The multipurpose drain tool of the present invention offers a solution to the problem of clearing subsurface drains to restore drain functionality.

Abstract: A tillage implement has a frame connectable to a towing vehicle and at least two transverse rows of secondary tillage tools mounted on the frame, the at least two transverse rows comprising a row of main rollers mounted on the frame rearward of all other rows of the at least two transverse rows. The implement also has a transverse row of auxiliary rollers mounted rearward of the row of main rollers, the transverse row of auxiliary rollers independently pivotable vertically about a transverse pivot axis. The implement has at least one ground-engaging wheel. Independent pivoting of the row of auxiliary rollers allows an operator to increase tillage/field finish on the go or as needed.

Abstract: A harrow has a frame, tines pivotal on the frame and each a lower arm with a soil surface under the harrow. An actuator on the frame can shift a bar frame shiftable horizontally on the frame. Respective spring biasing units above the axes each have a guide element connected to the bar frame and displaceable therewith through a predetermined displacement path, a connecting element connected to respective upper arms of the tines, a first compression spring bearing on both of the elements and biasing the other element away from the one element so as to press the lower arm downward into the soil surface during movement of the respective guide element through the path, and a second compression spring bearing continuously on one of the elements and engageable with the other of the elements after displacement of the respective spring-biasing unit only through a part of the path.

Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of an attachment includes coupling the attachment to a tractor via a power lift comprising two lower link arms and detecting a pull point as a geometrical intersection of imaginary extensions of both lower link arms based on reference angles. The method further includes determining the reference angles by an optical capture of the lower link arms, and controlling the operation based on the detected pull point.

Abstract: One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for determining soil clod size or soil surface residue coverage of a field may include an agricultural implement configured to perform a non-soil-working operation on the field as the agricultural implement is towed across the field. Furthermore, the system may include a non-contact-based sensor installed on the agricultural implement, with the non-contact-based sensor configured to capture data indicative of at least one of a soil clod size of the field or a soil surface residue coverage of the field. Additionally, a controller of the disclosed system may be configured to receive data from the non-contact-based sensor as the agricultural implement is moved across the field. Moreover, the controller may be configured to determine at least one of the soil clod size of the field or the soil surface residue coverage of the field based on the received data.

Abstract: A system and method that automatically monitors product use, such as the type and amount of agricultural and/or horticultural product stored in and dispensed from a cartridge over time and/or by geographic location. Monitored data are stored in memory such as a tag on the cartridge and may be transmitted to a server for storage, aggregation, and analysis. The cartridge may be authenticated before being authorized for use for the benefit of a current user in dispensing the product. The cartridge may be refilled after confirmation of authorization codes on the cartridge and refilling equipment tags. The cartridge may be calibrated automatically based on the bulk density or other parameter of the product in the cartridge. Data may be aggregated from a plurality of cartridges automatically. As-applied data from individual cartridges may be used to verify, independent of operator input, treated area coverage and product application rate.

Abstract: An automated planter apparatus for inserting a rootstock, rooting stock or plantings into the ground, especially useful in hop yards, vineyards and orchards, the planter apparatus mountable to a tractor or trailer, and with grapes as a preferred rooting stock. Apples, or any other type of grafted tree or vine may be planted in the alternative. The planter apparatus includes a chain driven grabber mechanism, attached to a chain loop and driven by sprockets at each end, the grabber mechanism able to grasp and insert the rooting stock into the soil at precisely predetermined points, preferably aided by GPS (Global Positioning System). The grabber mechanism includes a pair of grabbers that receive the rooting stock at a pick-up, and then rotate from an open position to a closed position as the chain loop proceeds around a forward sprocket, rotating the grabber mechanism to a planting release.

Abstract: Seed sensors are present for determining seed placement in a furrow to then target at least one of fluid and solid application with respect to the seed. Plant sensors are present for determining location of plants within a field and then targeting at least one of fluid and solid application with respect to the plant.

Abstract: Techniques for recommending side-by-side plantings of pairs of seeds include a server computer receiving agricultural data records that represent crop seed data describing seed and yield properties of seeds and first data for agricultural fields where the seeds were planted. The server receives second data for available seeds and automatically calculates a dataset of success probability scores that describe the probability of a successful yield on the target fields. Data is organized as pairs to facilitate comparison of actual plantings to optimized plantings that have a probability of success (POS), in terms of yield lift or increased yield season-over-season, for different yield values. Confidence values are generated and stored in association with the POS values and can be used as a basis of visual output to support planting and/or field management decisions as part of an automated intelligent agricultural decision support system.

Abstract: A shearing mechanism is provided including a pair of blade units comprising shearing blades respectively; and a motion mechanism configured to move at least one of the pair of blade units along a predetermined trajectory in such a manner that a velocity thereof does not become zero while maintaining a relative posture of the pair of blade units, wherein the pair of blade units are configured to cut an object by overlapping the shearing blades of each other during the motion.

Abstract: A control device includes a control unit configured to acquire individual information indicating a state of a predetermined member of a work machine configured to execute work using the predetermined member, and instruct a state adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the state to adjust the state so that a difference between the state indicated by the individual information and a reference value of the state common to other work machines is reduced.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transmitter of a moving robot system and a method for detecting removal of the transmitter, wherein the transmitter is provided with a detection module configured to detect whether the transmitter is separated from a ground on a bottom surface of a main body of the transmitter to detect whether the transmitter is removed according to a separation distance between the main body and the ground to thereby externally inform a result of the detection.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a grounds maintenance vehicle are described herein. The vehicle includes a frame and an implement connected to the frame. The implement includes a housing, a first spindle pulley, and a second spindle pulley. The vehicle further includes a power system having a prime mover and an implement drive system. The implement drive system includes a drive pulley connected to the prime mover, an idler pulley, and an endless belt engaging the drive pulley, the idler pulley, the first spindle pulley, and the second spindle pulley. A first longitudinal distance between an idler pulley axis and a drive pulley axis is greater than a second longitudinal distance between a first spindle pulley axis and the drive pulley axis and a third longitudinal distance between a second spindle pulley axis and the drive pulley axis.

Abstract: A handle for a hand-guided power tool has a shaft with a fastening end and a free end. The fastening end is provided to secure the handle on the power tool. The handle has an outer side that is designed to at least partially support a palm of a hand of a user. An inner side is positioned opposite the outer side at the handle. A thumb support surface is provided at the inner side. The thumb support surface, viewed in a side view of the handle perpendicular to the inner side, is positioned at an angle of at least 20° and at most 70° in relation to a longitudinal axis of the handle at every point of the thumb support surface. A power tool such as a trimmer has a handle bar provided with a handle with such a thumb support surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for detecting impurities of harvested plants in a receptacle of a harvester. In an embodiment, a harvester controller receives, from a camera facing the contents of the receptacle, an image of the contents. The harvester controller applies the image as input to a machine learning model. The harvester controller receives, as output from the machine learning model, an identification of an impurity of the harvested plants. The harvester controller transmits a control signal based on the impurity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robot lawnmower including a body frame, a main wheel disposed on both sides of the body frame, a motor to drive the main wheel, a first edge blade provided in a region of the body frame corresponding to the main wheel and coupled to be rotatable with respect to the body frame by receiving a driving force of the motor, and a second edge blade disposed between the body frame and the main wheel to rotate together with the main wheel and cut a grass by a relative rotation of the first edge blade and the main wheel.

Abstract: A self-propelled agricultural machine, for example, a self-propelled merger, is provided with at least one motor, at least two elongate units for, in use, performing an agricultural operation on the land, a front wheel axle, and a rear wheel axle situated at a distance from the front wheel axle. The front wheel axle and/or the rear wheel axle is driven by the motor for displacing the agricultural machine. Each elongate unit is displaceable from a transportation position to a working position and vice versa by a folding mechanism, so that the maximum width of the self-propelled agricultural machine is smaller in the transportation position of the units than in the working position of the units. In the working position, the agricultural operation on the land is performed substantially along the length of each elongate unit.

Abstract: A vine or cane pruning apparatus, comprising a toothed wheel for guiding the pruning apparatus over vegetation in use, the wheel comprising a multiplicity of generally radially projecting teeth distributed about the periphery of the wheel for catching vegetation between gaps of the teeth, and wherein the wheel rotates by consequence of its engagement with the vegetation and vine or cane posts as the apparatus is driven along a row of vines or canes for pruning; and a driven rotary cutter mounted co-axially to the wheel for cutting vegetation caught between the teeth, the cutter being configured such that its effective cutting area falls within the diameter of the wheel.

Abstract: A roll forming mechanism can include a passive roll-up mechanism that initiates the roll and an active roll-up mechanism that completes the roll. The active roll-up mechanism can include an upper conveyor that is rotated in different directions. The upper conveyor can initially be rotated in a direction opposite that of an inclined conveyor to cause a forming roll to advance along the inclined conveyor. The rotation of the upper conveyor can then be reversed to cause the roll to be completed. Then, the upper conveyor can again be rotated in the direction opposite that of the inclined conveyor to cause the completed roll to be transferred towards the stacking conveyor. The amount by which the upper conveyor is rotated in the reverse direction can be based on a detected length of a tail of the forming roll.

Abstract: A system and method for automated lawn chemical treatment application are described. The system comprises a station having a series of concentrated chemicals capable of being mixed and diluted in a reservoir having a water supply to form a specialty formula and a vehicle which receives the specialty formula for dispersal. Various features of the vehicle enable a systematic treatment of various plants and/or areas of a law to reduce or eliminate the growth of unwanted plants while promoting the growth of desired plants. These may include the addition of imaging sensors and artificial intelligence to recognize unwanted plants versus desirable plants and develop means to inhibit or grow each over a specified period. A homeowner's ability to consistently treat plants with low-volumes of chemical treatments is enhanced, thus limiting environmental effects and reducing chemical waste.

Abstract: The present invention includes broccoli plants with curds having detached florets and methods for obtaining such broccoli plants. The present invention also provides reagents that can be used in methods for obtaining such broccoli plants.

Abstract: A tree box for growing and transporting a tree includes sidewalls and a removable bottom panel. The bottom panel can be removed prior to replanting the tree. In some embodiments portions of the tree box are formed of a plastic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emitter that can properly exhibit a flow rate adjustment function even when produced by molding a resin material having low hardness. The emitter has an emitter body and a base part stored in the emitter body. The emitter body comprises a water intake part, a reduced-pressure flow path groove, a storage part, and a diaphragm part. The base part has a base, a communication hole, and a deformation prevention part that is disposed protruding from the reverse surface to the surface of the base which the diaphragm part deformed by the pressure of a drip irrigation liquid contacts, and when the diaphragm part contacts the base by the pressure of the drip irrigation liquid, contacts the tube to prevent the base from being deformed by the pressure of the drip irrigation liquid.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a multi-functional automatic translational field service device, which includes a first driverless water wagon and a second driverless water wagon that are arranged on a flat road at two ends of a field respectively. The first driverless water wagon is connected with the second driverless water wagon through a first steel wire (1) and a second steel wire (2), and two sides of the first steel wire (1) are each provided with a synchronizer (3); the first steel wire (1) is connected with a first horizontal PVC pipe (5) through a plurality of third steel wires (4) that are evenly distributed and extended along a vertical direction; a plurality of first round holes are evenly distributed on the first PVC pipe (5).

Abstract: In a flow system and method, a fluid delivery pipe is connected in series between a fluid distributor and a fluid valve that is connected in series between a fluid source and the fluid distributor. A controller, disposed remote from the fluid delivery pipe, can be programmed or configured to control the fluid value via a communication channel or communication network. A hydrogenerator, powered by fluid running from the fluid source to the fluid distributor, can charge a battery that can power a radio to wirelessly transmit flow data to the controller. The controller can control the open and close states of the fluid valve based on the wirelessly transmitted flow data received by the controller to control an amount of fluid delivered by the fluid delivery pipe, for example, for controlled irrigation of an area to a desired extent.

Abstract: A self-feeding watering device comprises a water storage unit, a regulating component and a long nozzle cover, and a water guide string extending out of the water storage unit. The regulating component is engaged to the water storage unit. The cover comprises a top cover for connecting with an external container and a long nozzle tube penetrating through the top cover and communicating with the top cover. The long nozzle tube further penetrates through the regulating component and extends towards a bottom of the water storage unit. The string is partially placed at the bottom of the water storage unit, and partially extends out of the water storage unit. The string allow water to penetrate into outside of the unit, and further guiding the water into the soil for automatic irrigation. The device has a compact structural body, can adjust a watering flow rate by a simplified means.

Abstract: A cannabis trimming assembly includes a pair of conveyors for transporting a cannabis plant. A trimming housing is positioned between the pair of conveyors to receive the cannabis plant. A pair of trap doors is each movably integrated into the trimming housing. A plurality of cameras is each integrated into the trimming housing to view the cannabis plant. A plurality of laser emitters is each integrated into the trimming housing and each of the laser emitters is guided by the cameras to trim shade leaves and buds from the cannabis. A grapping claw is integrated into the trimming housing to hang the cannabis plant in the trimming housing during trimming.

Abstract: A cultivation method for cultivating leaf vegetables includes preparing correspondence information associating light characteristic information indicative of a characteristic of light with which leaf vegetables are irradiated, with quantified quality information having a quantified quality of leaf vegetables; setting the light characteristic information; and irradiating the leaf vegetables with light.

Abstract: A lighting system is provided with an illumination device with a semiconductor light emission solution and device suited for plant cultivation in a greenhouse environment are described. A lighting device with binary alloy quantum dots made by colloidal methods produces a size distribution of quantum dots that produces an emission spectrum similar to the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) spectrum. The methods and arrangements allow more precise spectral tuning of the emission spectrum for lights used in plant cultivation. Therefore unexpected improvements in the photomorphogenetic control of plant growth, and further improvements in plant production are realized.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to modular grow boxes for growing microgreens and other plants. The modular grow boxes generally include a first modular element having a plate and one or more walls extending therefrom to form a chamber, a second modular element having a platform for supporting a growth medium, and a third modular element that can act as a cover and/or base. The first, second, and third modular elements can be assembled in a first configuration that provides a generally enclosed area for growing plants during a germination phase. The first, second, and third modular elements can also be assembled in a second configuration that provides a partially exposed area for growing plants during a post-germination phase. In some embodiments, the modular grow boxes provide a self-contained, self-watering apparatus that is expected to simplify the process of growing microgreens and other plants.

Abstract: Multiple air handling units feeding into a common air distribution system are used to provide both latent and sensible temperature control. When dehumidification without sensible cooling is required, different air handling units feeding into a common distribution system may be operated in different modes so that both cooling and reheating are occurring simultaneously. The result is an energy efficient means of controlling both ambient air temperature and relative humidity. Air handling units such as water source heat pumps and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) units may be employed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to melon plant and seed, namely of C. melo subsp. melo. which are resistant to ToLCNDV, comprising in their genome introgressed sequences from C. melo subsp. agrestis var. acidulous conferring resistance to said virus, when present homozygously. The introgressed sequences are preferably characterized by defined alleles of SNPs on chromosome 11, inter alia allele A of SNP Melon_sbg_14207_58 (SEQ ID No:9). The introgressed sequences can be chosen from those present in the genome of a plant of ToLR1 accession number NCIMB 42506. The invention is also directed to parts of these resistant plants, as well as progeny, to the use of these plants for introgressing the resistance in another genetic background, as well as to different methods for obtaining resistant melon plants or seeds.

Abstract: The invention discloses a medium combination for a rapid propagation medium for blueberry stem segment tissue, wherein the pre-culture medium takes the MS medium containing 2-(N-morpholine) ethanesulfonic acid as basic medium, comprising 0.1-0.5 mg/L IAA, 0.05-0.6 mg/L CPPU; the rapid culture medium takes the MS medium containing 2-(N-morpholine) ethanesulfonic acid as basic medium, comprising: 0.2-0.5 mg/L ZT; the seedling growth medium takes the MS medium containing 2-(N-morpholine) ethanesulfonic acid as basic medium, comprising: 0.1-2.0 mg/L 2-ip; and the rooting medium takes ½ MS medium as basis medium, comprising: 0.3-4.0 mg/L NAA. The invention further discloses a method of using the above medium combination to conduct rapid propagation of blueberry stem segment tissue, the propagation rate of this method is rapid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides lettuce plants exhibiting resistance to downy mildew. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease resistance from L. virosa. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease resistance phenotype are provided.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Kailua’ is described. ‘Kailua’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 19GS2318I and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 19GS2318I with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 19GS2318I through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety are disclosed.