Abstract: A neural processor includes neural engines for performing convolution operations on input data corresponding to one or more tasks to generate output data. The neural processor circuit also includes a data processor circuit that is coupled to one or more neural engine. The data processor circuit receives the output data from the neural engine and generates a branching command from the output data. The neural processor circuit further includes a task manager that is coupled to the data processor circuit. The task manager receives the branching command from the data processor circuit. The task manager enqueues one of two or more segment branches according to the received branching command. The two or more segment branches are subsequent to a pre-branch task segment that includes the pre-branch task. The task manager transmits a task from the selected one of the segment branches to data processor circuit to perform the task.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a quantum cryptography storage system includes a plurality of storage, a distribution control device, and a distribution device. The plurality of storage devices are connected via a communication network. The distribution control device determines a distribution mode of shares into which data is distributed, based on quantum key distribution network (QKDN) information. The generation device generates an encryption key and a decryption key by using a quantum key shared by using a QKDN. The distribution device distributes the data into the shares, based on the distribution mode. When receiving a share encrypted using the encryption key via the communication network, each of the plurality of storage devices that stores the shares in a distributed manner decrypts the share encrypted with the decryption key and stores a share decrypted.

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for an electric aircraft, the system including an electric aircraft including a fuselage. The fuselage including an energy source containing electric power. The electric aircraft further including at least a laterally extending element attached to the fuselage and extending laterally from the fuselage. The electric aircraft further including at least a propulsor electrically connected to the energy source. The system also including at least a power unit pod attached to the at least a laterally extending element and including an auxiliary power unit configured to generate electric power. The power unit pod also including a fuel tank in fluid communication with the auxiliary power unit and a power output line electrically connected to the energy source of the electric aircraft.

Abstract: A continuous glucose monitor for wirelessly transmitting data relating to glucose value to a plurality of displays is disclosed, as well as systems and methods for limiting the number of display devices that can connect to a continuous glucose transmitter. In addition, security, including hashing techniques and a changing application key, can be used to provide secure communications between the continuous glucose transmitter and the displays. Also provided is a continuous glucose monitor and techniques for authenticating multiple displays, providing secure data transmissions to multiple displays, and coordinating the interaction of commands and data updates between multiple displays.

Abstract: A core piece includes a first member in a column form and a second member in a plate form, the first member and the second member being configured by a green compact in which the first member and the second member are integrally formed, the green compact includes a plurality of soft magnetic particles having a flat shape, a first average aspect ratio of the soft magnetic particles is greater than or equal to 1.2 in a first cross section of the first member, a second average aspect ratio of the soft magnetic particles is greater than or equal to 1.2 in a second cross section of the second member, each of the first average aspect ratio and the second average aspect ratio is related to an average of lengths of soft magnetic particles in a direction of the stator core.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a filter element. The filter element includes a first filter end, second filter end, filter media, and filter frame. The second filter end is disposed axially away from the first filter end. The filter media extends axially between a first filter end and a second filter end. The filter frame is adjacent to the first filter end. The filter frame includes a first frame end, a second frame end, a first frame endwall, a second frame endwall, a first frame sidewall, and a second frame sidewall. The second frame end is disposed axially away from the first frame end. The first frame endwall extends axially away from the first frame end toward the second frame end. The second frame endwall extends axially away from the first frame end toward the second frame end. The second frame endwall is disposed longitudinally away from the first frame endwall.

Abstract: In some aspects, a radar device may receive a received signal comprising a reflected frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar signal and interference. The radar device may identify the reflected FMCW radar signal based at least in part on performing a phase based search procedure to facilitate removing the interference from the received signal. The radar device may perform an action based at least in part on a characteristic of the identified reflected FMCW radar signal. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: A robotic vacuum cleaner equipped with a holonomic drive that can drive in a given direction, e.g., north (with its assigned orientation being north) and move in a different direction, e.g., east, north-east, or any direction) while maintaining its assigned orientation or that of any desired portion of the robot such as an intake, bank of sensors, or any other portion of the robot that is needed for a particular maneuver.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for verifying the identity of a user in an identity authentication and biometric verification system which includes collecting information from the user regarding the user's identity, which is then electronically authenticated. Upon authentication, personal information regarding the verified identity of the user is retrieved from a source database which is used to verify the identity of the user, via user interaction. Upon successful verification and authentication, biometric data regarding the user is electronically collected.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, aa body assembly coupled to the chassis, the body assembly defining a compartment, and a thermal event monitoring system comprising a sampling element configured to detect a thermal event associated with the vehicle indicating at least one of a fire or an overheating component. The thermal event monitoring system is configured to reroute the vehicle, in response to detecting the thermal event, to a safe location comprising one of (a) a service location, (b) a fire station, or (c) an area having a lower population density than a current location of the vehicle.

Abstract: A segment core and an axial flux motor. The segment core is formed by covering an SMC core (100, 100?) over an outer peripheral surface of a laminated core (200, 200?). An outer surface of the segment core, which can not be processed easily, is shaped by processing the easily shapeable SMC core (100, 100?). The entire structure of the laminated core (200, 200?) is relatively simple, and thus a mold for processing the laminated core (200, 200?) requires simpler specifications. Moreover, the mold can be used to perform processing easily, thereby reducing difficulties of processing the segment core. The segment core has better electromagnetic performance than a segment core solely using an SMC material, and has a higher core utilization rate than a segment core solely using a laminated core (200, 200?).

Abstract: A method for determining an operational geographical zone relative to a sensor may include a step of simulating the position of said sensor; a step of determining a first zone of the region of interest; and a step of determining a second zone of the region of interest. The region of interest of the first zone may be constituted by points at each of which said object at that point traveling at a speed greater than or equal to said speed VT and in a given direction, would be seen by the sensor as having a radial speed greater than a threshold speed defined for that point. The operational geographical zone. may be defined by taking account of the intersection of the first zone and of a coverage zone of the sensor.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes: a fix pulley; a slide pulley: an endless annular member sandwiched by the fix pulley and the slide pulley; a cylinder member which is fixed to the fix pulley, and which includes a cylinder cylindrical portion constituting a wall of a pulley pressure receiving chamber; and a stopper member disposed at a position at which the stopper member is abutted on the cylinder member when a hydraulic pressure which is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is supplied to the pulley pressure receiving chamber.

Abstract: A continuous glucose monitor for wirelessly transmitting data relating to glucose value to a plurality of displays is disclosed, as well as systems and methods for limiting the number of display devices that can connect to a continuous glucose transmitter. In addition, security, including hashing techniques and a changing application key, can be used to provide secure communications between the continuous glucose transmitter and the displays. Also provided is a continuous glucose monitor and techniques for authenticating multiple displays, providing secure data transmissions to multiple displays, and coordinating the interaction of commands and data updates between multiple displays.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for verifying the identity of a user in an identity authentication and biometric verification system which includes collecting information from the user regarding the user's identity, which is then electronically authenticated. Upon authentication, personal information regarding the verified identity of the user is retrieved from a source database which is used to verify the identity of the user, via user interaction. Upon successful verification and authentication, biometric data regarding the user is electronically collected.

Abstract: A boresighting mechanism for adjusting an armament of an aircraft. The mechanism includes a housing comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner cavity. The mechanism further includes a jackscrew with a threaded portion disposed in the inner cavity and an unthreaded portion extending from the proximal end of the housing. The mechanism further includes a follower threadedly coupled to the jackscrew at a first end within the inner cavity and extending from the distal end of the housing. The follower is configured to be coupled to an adjustment feature of the armament at a second end. The mechanism further includes an adjustment knob coupled to the unthreaded portion of the jackscrew and configured to rotate the jackscrew to thereby cause linear motion of the follower. The linear motion allows for adjustment of the armament via the adjustment feature.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for verifying the identity of a user in an identity authentication and biometric verification system which includes collecting information from the user regarding the user's identity, which is then electronically authenticated. Upon authentication, personal information regarding the verified identity of the user is retrieved from a source database which is used to verify the identity of the user, via user interaction. Upon successful verification and authentication, biometric data regarding the user is electronically collected.

Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a cartomizer and a battery section. The cartomizer includes a housing, a liquid supply reservoir in the housing, a vaporizer connected to the liquid supply reservoir, a channel adjacent to the liquid supply reservoir. The liquid supply reservoir being is to store vapor precursor. The vaporizer includes a fluid-transport structure that is configured to transport the vapor precursor from the liquid supply reservoir to the channel. The battery section is configured to provide power to the vaporizer. The battery section includes a control circuit that is configured to determine a saturation level of the vapor precursor on the fluid-transport structure based on an electrical resistance of the fluid-transport structure.

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for an electric aircraft, the system including an electric aircraft including a fuselage. The fuselage including an energy source containing electric power. The electric aircraft further including at least a laterally extending element attached to the fuselage and extending laterally from the fuselage. The electric aircraft further including at least a propulsor electrically connected to the energy source. The system also including at least a power unit pod attached to the at least a laterally extending element and including an auxiliary power unit configured to generate electric power. The power unit pod also including a fuel tank in fluid communication with the auxiliary power unit and a power output line electrically connected to the energy source of the electric aircraft.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating vehicular accessories during an engine stop using a one-way clutch pulley, the apparatus including the one-way clutch pulley configured to drive the vehicular accessories, and including a coupler and a one-way clutch. The one-way clutch pulley includes an engine crank shaft configured to connect to an engine of a vehicle; the coupler configured to couple with the engine crank shaft; the one-way clutch configured to couple with the coupler; and a pulley configured to connect to the one-way clutch, and the one-way clutch is configured to connect to the pulley and to rotate in one direction.

Abstract: A social networking system generates a newsfeed for a user to view when accessing the social networking system. Candidate stories associated with users of the social networking system are selected and an expected value score for each candidate story is determined. An expected value score is based on the probability of a user performing various types of interactions with a candidate story and a numerical value for each type of interaction. The numerical value for a type of interaction represents a value to the social networking system of the type of interaction. Based on the expected value scores, the candidate stories are ranked and the ranking used to select candidate stories for the newsfeed.

Abstract: A determination method for determining at least one region of interest in at least one operational geographical zone. The operational geographical zone determined relative to a sensor to observe and measure the radial speed of an object traveling in a region of interest. The method may include steps simulating the position of the sensor in the region of interest at a determined position and orientation; determining at least one first zone of a region of interest; and determining a second zone of the region of interest, the second zone constituting a coverage zone of the sensor in which an object travelling in the region is observable while accounting for at least the position of the object relative to the sensor. One operational geographic zone is defined by taking account the intersection between the first and second zones.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes a variator having a belt wound around a pair of pulleys, and a case forming a container chamber for the variator. The pulleys include fixed pulleys and movable pulleys. The belt includes elements stacked to be arranged in an annular form, and rings binding the element stacked. A circumference wall portion of the case is provided with a monitoring hole enabling flank faces of the elements to be monitored.

Abstract: A continuous glucose monitor for wirelessly transmitting data relating to glucose value to a plurality of displays is disclosed, as well as systems and methods for limiting the number of display devices that can connect to a continuous glucose transmitter. In addition, security, including hashing techniques and a changing application key, can be used to provide secure communications between the continuous glucose transmitter and the displays. Also provided is a continuous glucose monitor and techniques for authenticating multiple displays, providing secure data transmissions to multiple displays, and coordinating the interaction of commands and data updates between multiple displays.

Abstract: An animatronic device includes a mechanical eyeball configured to rotate about a first rotational axis and a second rotational axis that intersect at a fixed center point. A controller is configured to generate eye movement instructions that cause the animatronic device to rotate the mechanical eyeball about at least one of the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis. The eye movement instructions are generated based on an eye tracking system used to track movement of an eye of a user. The controller maps the tracked eye movement to movement of the mechanical eyeball and generates eye movement instructions based on the mapping.

Abstract: A rotor for use in an electric motor, and to a method for producing a rotor of this kind. The rotor includes a plurality of armature sections, a plurality of magnets, a rotor core and a plastic encapsulation. The rotor core is formed by the plastic encapsulation from plastic. The armature sections are formed as individual armature blocks which are anchored in the rotor core at least by an anchoring element on their inner side that faces a rotor center axis.

Abstract: A headset comprises a frame and an audio system. The audio system includes a microphone assembly positioned on the frame in a detection region, the detection region external to an ear of a user wearing the headset, and within a threshold distance from an ear canal of the ear, the microphone assembly configured to detect an audio signal emitted from an audio source, wherein the audio signal detected at the detection region is within a threshold degree of similarity of a sound pressure wave at the ear canal of the user, and an audio controller configured to determine a set of head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) based in part on the detected audio signal.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of positioning a movable webcam connected to a computer relative to a screen display of the computer while imaging a user in select, reciprocal viewing alignment with the screen display. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a screen display mounting for supporting the movable webcam in a variety of positions relative to the screen display, securing the movable webcam to the mounting for imaging the user, and then positioning the mounting in relationship to the screen display for supporting the movable webcam in a select screen display region substantially coextensive with the image being observed by the user. The viewing of the image by the user facilitates the viewing of the user viewing the image in select, reciprocal viewing alignment therewith.

Abstract: A pulley propulsion device for an automatic transmission, which includes a fixed pulley, and a movable pulley constituted capable of relative displacement along a rotation axis of a pulley with respect to the fixed pulley, is provided. The pulley propulsion device includes a movable member constituted capable of relative rotation around a rotation axis of the pulley with respect to the movable pulley, a fixed member whose rotation with respect to a pulley case is regulated and adapted to give linear displacement to the movable member along the rotation axis of the pulley on the basis of rotation thereof, a driving mechanism having an electric motor and adapted to cause an output torque of the electric motor to be transmitted to the movable member and to cause the movable pulley to generate a predetermined pulley thrust, and a load sensor adapted to detect a load applied on the fixed member.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for dynamically managing privileged access for non-privileged accounts. Operations may include receiving a request from a computer device associated with a network account to access a privileged resource, wherein the network account lacks any privileged account membership enabling the network account to access the privileged resource. Operations may include authenticating the network account, and assigning, based on the authentication, privileged on-demand membership for the network account, wherein the privileged on-demand membership enables the network account to access the privileged resource. Operations may also include identifying that the network account should no longer have access to the privileged resource, and removing, based on the identification, the privileged on-demand membership for the network account.

Abstract: A floating structure based on the tensegrity principle is described. A planar closed loop structure (1700) has a plurality of beams (300) and a plurality of beam adapters (700). Each of the plurality of beams (300) is formed by coupling multiple n-strut twisted prism units. Each of the multiple n-strut twisted prism units includes n-sided planar polygonal surfaces on opposite sides through which the respective n-strut twisted prism unit is coupled to another n-strut twisted prism unit or a beam adapter. Each of the plurality of beam adapters (700) is an m-strut twisted prism unit having planar polygonal side faces for coupling to an n-sided planar polygonal surface of a beam (300).

Abstract: A robotic system comprises a robotic assembly comprising a drive mechanism, a sensor assembly, and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly. The controller has at least one processor configured to execute a method. The method comprises recording a position of the drive mechanism to non-volatile memory during use of the robotic assembly and receiving a request to initiate a mid-procedure restart of the robotic assembly after a mid-procedure shut-down of the robotic assembly. The method also comprises determining whether a post-shutdown position of the drive mechanism is within an accepted tolerance with respect to a pre-shutdown position of the drive mechanism and preventing further use of the robotic assembly in response to a determination that the post-shutdown position of the drive mechanism is not within the accepted tolerance with respect to the pre-shutdown position of the drive mechanism.

Abstract: Provided is a method for the secure, computer-aided execution of program instructions of an application, including the following method steps. The method includes a step of switching on a learning mode of an execution environment. The method includes a further step of performing the application in the execution environment while the learning mode is switched on, wherein program instructions of the application are performed for a selected predetermined application scenario and the execution environment assigns a first application scenario-specific validity information to the performed program instructions. The method includes a step of switching on a working mode of the execution environment, wherein, in the working mode, the execution environment checks the first validity information of the program instructions, and wherein the execution environment executes the program instructions as a function of their validity information.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for end-to-end vehicle secure ECU unlock in a semi-offline environment. An example vehicle electronic control unit includes a first processor and a second processor. The first processor, when unlocked, provides diagnostic information. The second processor sends a seed value to a diagnostic tool. Additionally, the second processor, in response to receiving a second key, unlocks the first processor. The second processor, after receiving a first verifier, decrypts the first verifier to generate a new key, replaces a current key with the new key, and sends a second verifier to the diagnostic tool.

Abstract: A vehicle continuously transmission mechanism includes a seal mechanism to seal a hydraulic chamber defined by fixed and movable members on a back surface side of a movable sheave of a pulley or seal an oil passage communicating with the hydraulic chamber. This seal mechanism has an annular seal member normally brought into intimate contact with an opposing surface of the sliding contact part and a lip seal member formed with an annular lip such that a tip end of the annular lip is directed toward the outside and a side surface of the annular lip located closer to the hydraulic chamber or oil passage is brought into elastic contact with the opposing surface of the sliding contact part.

Abstract: A hydraulic control device controls hydraulic pressure supplied to a continuously variable transmission. The hydraulic control device includes a pressure regulating valve, a solenoid valve configured to control the pilot pressure, line pressure control means, and hydraulic control means. The pressure regulating valve includes an input port to which line pressure is input, an output port configured to supply an oil chamber of a second pulley with a second pulley pressure, a drain port configured to discharge the second pulley pressure from the oil chamber, and a spool moving according to pilot pressure to regulate the second pulley pressure. The line pressure control means is configured to control the line pressure on the basis of the second pulley pressure and first pulley pressure of first pulley. The hydraulic control means is configured to temporarily change the pilot pressure from set pressure to configure the line pressure identical to the second pulley pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a textile product generally includes a feeding section for providing a starting material to facilitate producing a textile product derived from the starting material; a drafting section operably coupled to the feeding section for gripping, pulling, stretching and breaking at least one strand of the starting material into at least one continuous and cohesive network of an intermediate product; and a spinning section operably coupled to the drafting section for winding and twisting the at least one continuous and cohesive network of an intermediate product onto a removable receiving member to form the textile product; the feeding section, the drafting section, and the spinning section are configured to form the textile product in a continuous operation.

Abstract: Multi-station textile machine, in particular two-for-one-twisting or cabling machine, produces a high degree of flexibility with a simple structure by a respective double spindle unit (1) having a centrally arranged carrier (2), with a carrier (2) having a cross-member (20), which extends from one workstation to the other of the double spindle unit (1), supported by means of adjustable feet (26) on the ground, the carrier (2) furthermore having a centrally arranged hollow profile (21), which extends vertically from the cross-member (20), the hollow profile (21) being at least configured to receive a bobbin removal device (31, 33) and for fastening a winding device (3).

Abstract: A two-for-one twister or cabling machine and a method for operation thereof, wherein a yarn (5, 25) is withdrawn from a supply bobbin (7, 21) and fed to a guide device below a twisted yarn plate (8, 24) of the spindle (2, 22) and from which the yarn (5, 25) exits virtually perpendicular to the axis of the spindle (2, 22) and is deflected to the outer edge of the twisted yarn plate (8, 24) and runs along the spindle (2, 22) as a free yarn balloon (B) encompassing the spindle (2, 22), until the yarn (5, 25) is fed into the twist or cabling point of a yarn guide device (9, 27) above the spindle (2, 22). The supply speed of the yarn (5, 25) is adjusted to achieve a yarn tension which minimizes the yarn balloon diameter as a function of the spindle geometry.

Abstract: A mechanism for spinning fibrous material to yarn employing the ‘ring spinning process’ on a powered ring frame unit. The device can be adjusted and fixed for the thread count in production. The spinning cone reciprocating up and down to take up the spun yarn, thus ensuring most optimum geometry between the drafting roller and the spinning ring, adjustable at will. Each spinning cone on the entire frame being independent of each other in drive, speed and distance from the drafting assembly. Computers using a new software control the entire process. The described mechanism reduces power consumption, mechanical vibration and material breakage, consequently increasing productivity of the process and quality of the product.

Abstract: Two-for-one twisting spindle having a pneumatically actuated threading device, with a spindle shaft rotatable about a vertical axis partially configured as a hollow shaft with a lower feed bore extending coaxially to the rotational axis, and with an injector element opening into a thread guide channel of a thread guide ring temporarily connectable during threading to a compressed air source. Part of the compressed air feed to the injector element is formed by the feed bore. The compressed air feed comprises a connection element (27) with a curved air channel (26), which connects the feed bore (24) to the injector element (16). The connection element (27) is configured as a separate component and the air channel (26) is adapted to the flow requirements.

Abstract: A single-layered rubber-product-reinforcing steel cord with good rubber penetration properties, excellent fatigue resistance, and small low-load stretch is obtained. All of wires 11 are provided with curls having a substantially elliptical cross-section and a pitch smaller than that of curls for intertwining, formed by providing the wires with spiral curls and then pressing the wires. These wires are intertwined into each other to form a single-layered twist structure, and, thus, a cord is obtained in which a hollow portion at the center of the cord is in communication with an outside via a gap 12 between the wires 11, and at least any one pair of adjacent wires 11 are substantially in contact with each other at any point in the longitudinal direction of the cord.

Abstract: A spindle bearing for a two-for-one twisting spindle, with a spindle rotor having a thread guide body and a spindle shaft rotatably mounted in a vertical arrangement by a lower bearing device in a bearing housing which can be fastened to a spindle bank and which has an upper bearing device for mounting a protective pot. A lubricant duct extends from the top through the thread guide body at least approximately parallel to the rotational axis of the spindle shaft and opens into the lower bearing device.

Abstract: A yarn wetting apparatus, especially for a two-for-one twisting spindle assembly, and a two-for-one twisting spindle assembly having a yarn wetting apparatus disposed on the upper end of its spindle hollow axis, are provided. The yarn wetting apparatus comprises a reservoir, a porous wetting body which extends to the reservoir and has a capillary capacity, and a yarn passage opening which tapers in the direction of the spindle hollow axis of the two-for-one twisting spindle assembly, wherein the inner end of the yarn passage opening is in communication with the reservoir via at least one wetting agent back flow channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double twisting twister machine with precision weave pickup, which is characterized in that the production modules are designed to work autonomously and independently and that it is especially designed with directly motorized spindles to work with threads having different diameters (titer) and both natural and synthetic materials wound in large size bobbins with precision weaving. The modules can work simultaneously at full capacity since all elements are independent.

Abstract: A yarn wetting apparatus, especially for a two-for-one twisting spindle assembly, and a two-for-one twisting spindle assembly having a yarn wetting apparatus disposed on the upper end of its spindle hollow axis, are provided. The yarn wetting apparatus comprises a reservoir, a porous wetting body which extends to the reservoir and has a capillary capacity, and a yarn passage opening which tapers in the direction of the spindle hollow axis of the two-for-one twisting spindle assembly, wherein the inner end of the yarn passage opening is in communication with the reservoir via at least one wetting agent back flow channel.

Abstract: The invention includes a first bobbin that supplies a first yarn, a second bobbin that supplies a second yarn, and a third bobbin that supplies a third yarn. Additionally, the invention includes a guide that guides the first and second yarns so that they are substantially parallel to each other, and a combining device the combines and twists the parallel disposed first and second yarns with the third yarn. The invention enables the manufacture of a two-ply cord having a filler yarn therein, in a single step, and also allows more cord to be manufactured within a specified time period.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a tire-reinforcing steel cord and a pneumatic radial tire using the same. The tire-reinforcing steel cord includes an inner layer consisting of 3 filaments and an outer layer consisting of 7 or 8 filaments and surrounding the inner layer. The inner layer and the outer layer are twisted in such a manner that they have the same twist direction and the same twist pitch length, whereby the number of the twisting steps in the manufacture of the steel cord is reduced, and also the penetration of rubber into the steel cord is improved such that the steel cord has an improved durability upon application to tires.

Abstract: On a common production line, a twist-free assembly station, at which various wires are assembled without individually twisting is followed by a twisting station at which a cable formed by the wires is twisted at least once.

Abstract: A cabling and yarn double-twisting spindle having pneumatic assistance for a threading up of the yarns to be handled by the spindle is provided. The spindle includes a shaft rotatably supportable in a support hub on a spindle bank. The shaft has a central, axially extending shaft bore, and package top. The package top is secured against rotation and has a hollow spindle axial portion disposed in communication with the spindle shaft bore. A pressurized air injector effects threading up of a yarn component delivered via the hollow spindle axial portion of the package top with another yarn component delivered via the spindle shaft bore, and includes a pressurized air supply conduit in the spindle shaft such that the pulse of air injected by the air injector is operable to produce a suction flow in the hollow spindle axial portion of the package top and in the spindle shaft bore.