Trim assembly and support structure for vehicle seats

A trim assembly 201, (201’, figures 10A, 10B) for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a carpet 234 and a support structure 104 (e.g. for a rear seat bench) defining a storage cavity 106, (106’) e.g. under seat pocket at or near floor level. The trim assembly comprises a base trim component 208, (208’) for mounting to the support structure. The base trim component is configured to secure the carpet 234 (e.g. carpet edge) in position within the vehicle, e.g. via studs, flange 232, carpet retention ledge 236, or cover clip (238). The trim assembly also comprises an item retention feature 206, (206’) e.g. retaining ledge for preventing stowed personal items from falling out of the storage cavity, e.g. during braking. Also disclosed a support structure 104 for a vehicle seat. The support structure comprises an integrated storage cavity 106, (106’) e.g. for storing umbrellas, tablet, laptop, mobile phones, newspapers, documents. The support structure comprises a reinforcement structure ( ...

Compressible Rope

A compressible rope is disclosed comprising a plurality of strands. Interconnected outer strands form a sheath, and one or more inner strands form an inner core encased by the sheath. The inner core comprises a non-planar outer surface in contact with the sheath. The strands may be a monofilament or polyfilament material. The interaction between the non-planer outer surface of the core with the interior surface of the sheath can reduce bunching as well as the separation of the strands due to compressional forces.

MODEL-DRIVEN EVALUATOR BIAS DETECTION

A method for detecting bias in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of receiving evaluation data from a candidate evaluation system. The evaluation data is provided by a set of evaluators based on digital interview data collected from evaluation candidates. The operations of the method further include extracting indicators of characteristics of the evaluation candidates from the digital interview data, classifying the evaluation candidates based on the indicators extracted from the digital interview data, and determining whether the evaluation data indicates a bias of one or more evaluators with respect to a classification of the evaluation candidates. 1. A method comprising:retrieving, by a human bias detection tool executed by a computing device of a digital interviewing platform, evaluation data from a data storage device, the evaluation data generated with respect to a set of evaluators who evaluated recorded video responses of first candidates to questions asked during a hiring process;performing, by the human bias detection tool, video analysis on video frames of the video responses to identify visual indicators of faces of the first candidates, wherein the visual indicators comprise one or more facial features;combining, by the human bias detection tool, the visual indicators with an audio indicator that further characterizes respective first candidates, to generate a combined vector representation of the first candidates;performing, by the human bias detection tool, supervised learning of the combined vector representation of the first candidates with respect to one or more classifications of the first candidates, to train a classification model;applying, by the human bias detection tool, the classification model to second indicators captured of second candidates to classify the second candidates according to a protected class, wherein the second indicators comprise one or more of a second visual indicator or a second audio ...

Performance model adverse impact correction

Technology for training a predictive model is described. A processing device collects digital interview data including features identified from candidate interviews. A model training tool selects a data set of the digital interview data. The data set includes a predicted performance outcome and an actual performance outcome for each of a plurality of candidates. The model training tool determines an error metric for each of the plurality of candidates. The error metric includes a relationship between the predicted performance outcome and the actual performance outcome for each candidate. The model training tool determines a number of candidates whose digital interview data includes a feature corresponding to a protected class. The model training tool normalizes an effect of each candidate on the error metric based on the corresponding protected class and applies the normalized error metric to reduce bias in the predictive model with respect to the protected class.

Trim assembly and support structure for vehicle seats

MODEL-DRIVEN CANDIDATE SORTING

Methods and systems for model-driven candidate sorting for evaluating digital evaluations are described. In one embodiment, a sorting tool selects a data set of digital evaluation data for sorting. The data set includes candidate for evaluation candidates. The sorting tool analyzes the candidate data for the respective evaluation candidate to identify digital evaluation cues and applies the digital evaluation cues to a prediction model to predict an achievement index for the respective evaluation candidate. The list of evaluation candidates is sorted according the predicted achievement indices and the sorted list is presented to the reviewer in a user interface. 1. A method comprising:selecting, by a sorting tool executing on a processing device, a data set of digital evaluation data for model-driven candidate sorting, wherein the data set comprises candidate data recorded for a plurality of evaluation candidates; analyzing, by the sorting tool, the candidate data for the respective evaluation candidate to identify a plurality of digital evaluation cues; and', 'applying the digital evaluation cues to a prediction model to predict an achievement index based on the plurality of digital evaluation cues identified for the respective evaluation candidate;, 'for the plurality of evaluation candidates,'}sorting a list of the plurality of evaluation candidates based on the predicted achievement indices from the applying the plurality of digital evaluation cues to the prediction model; andpresenting the sorted list of the plurality of evaluation candidates in a user interface to a reviewer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of digital evaluation cues comprise audio cues claim 1 , and wherein the analyzing the candidate data comprises inspecting an audio signal of the candidate data to identify the audio cues.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of digital evaluation cues comprise video cues claim 1 , and wherein the analyzing the candidate data ...

MODEL-ASSISTED EVALUATION AND INTELLIGENT INTERVIEW FEEDBACK

A method for facilitating the evaluation of candidates in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of selecting a first data set including ratings of recorded responses of a set of evaluated persons and of selecting a second data set including additional recorded responses of a person under evaluation. The recorded responses are responsive to multiple prompts presented to each of the set evaluated persons in a recording sequence. The first data set further includes an evaluation result of each evaluated person in the evaluation. The additional recorded responses are responsive to the plurality of prompts and ordered in a first order corresponding to a recording sequence. The method includes analyzing the first data set to calculate a reviewing sequence and presenting the additional recorded responses in a second order corresponding to the reviewing sequence. Associated systems and other methods are also provided. 1. A method comprising:selecting a first data set that comprises ratings of recorded responses of each of a set of evaluated persons, the recorded responses being responsive to a plurality of prompts presented to each of the set evaluated persons in a recording sequence during an evaluation, wherein the first data set further comprises an evaluation result of each of the set of evaluated persons in the evaluation;selecting a second data set that comprises additional recorded responses of a person under evaluation by an evaluator, the additional recorded response being responsive to the plurality of prompts and in a first order corresponding to a recording sequence;analyzing, by an evaluation-assessment tool executing on a processing device, the first data set to calculate a reviewing sequence in which to view the additional recorded responses of the second data set; andpresenting, to the evaluator via a user interface, the additional recorded responses in a second order corresponding to the reviewing sequence.2. The method of claim ...

Automatic interview question recommendation and analysis

Described herein are methods and systems for interview question or prompt recommendation and analysis to improve the quality and efficacy of subsequent evaluation campaigns by combining data sets are described herein. In one method, processing logic selects a first prompt from a first data set of a first candidate evaluation campaign and a second prompt from a second data set of a second candidate evaluation campaign. The processing logic determines whether a degree of similarity between the first prompt and the second prompt exceeds a threshold and combines data from the first data set with data from the second data set to create a combined data set associated with the first prompt and with the second prompt based on the determination.

Aligning optical components of an optical measuring system

Apparatus for aligning an optical measuring system to a desired direction comprises two housings (42,48) attachable to two relatively movable parts of a machine. The housings (42,48) have engagement means (53) such that when they are engaged together the optics inside (44,50) are aligned. The first housing (42) may be provided with attachment means, such as a ball (46), which may be located in a mount (54) on the machine table (56). The position of this ball (46) is determined and the machine spindle (60) is moved to a position a distance from the ball (46) of the first housing (42) to enable attachment means (52) of the second housing (48) to be attached to the spindle (60) when the two housings (42,48) are joined and such that the apparatus is aligned with the desired direction. The engagement means (53) between the two housings (42,48) may be compliant along an axis of the apparatus.

AUTOMATIC INTERVIEW QUESTION RECOMMENDATION AND ANALYSIS

Described herein are methods and systems for interview question or prompt recommendation and analysis to improve the quality and efficacy of subsequent evaluation campaigns by combining data sets are described herein. In one method, processing logic selects a first prompt from a first data set of a first candidate evaluation campaign and a second prompt from a second data set of a second candidate evaluation campaign. The processing logic determines whether a degree of similarity between the first prompt and the second prompt exceeds a threshold and combines data from the first data set with data from the second data set to create a combined data set associated with the first prompt and with the second prompt based on the determination.

Winch with Internal Battery in Bag

The invention is a mobile winch in a bag system. A motorized winch with an internal battery is mounted on a metal plate that is attached the bottom inner portion of a bag. The metal plate may have attachment points for coupling an anchor component to fix the winch in position during a winching operation. The mobile winch in a bag system provides a way to transport and operate a winch in areas that are otherwise inaccessible by traditional vehicle-mounted winches without the necessity of separately transporting the components of the system and with reduced setup of the components for use.

Compressible rope

A compressible rope is disclosed comprising a plurality of strands. Interconnected outer strands form a sheath, and one or more inner strands form an inner core encased by the sheath. The inner core comprises a non-planar outer surface in contact with the sheath. The strands may be a monofilament or polyfilament material. The interaction between the non-planer outer surface of the core with the interior surface of the sheath can reduce bunching as well as the separation of the strands due to compressional forces.

Customizable Glass Wall System with Partitioned Film

A customizable glass wall system is disclosed. The system comprises at least two glazed, transparent panes mounted to a frame, creating an internal space less than approximately five inches thick. At least one upper roller is mounted to an upper portion of the frame, preferably on a removable headboard, and at least one lower roller is mounted to a lower portion of the frame, preferably to a removable tailboard. At least one partitioned film is attached to the upper and lower rollers. The partitioned film has partitions with varied properties and functions, ranging from thermal insulation to decoration, which can be selectively positioned behind the transparent panes by rotating the partitioned film by means of the rollers until a selected partition of film is displayed. The system can be automated based on time, weather, amount of sunlight, or user preference, and it may include window coverings or solar cells.

Bristled winch-guide

A winch is described comprising a guide that includes a fairlead for positioning a cable around a rotatable drum, wherein one or more bristles are positioned within an orifice in the fairlead. The bristles may have an angular orientation such that they provide active cable wiping during winding and passive cable wiping during unwinding of the cable around the drum. Active wiping may reduce the likelihood that dirt, mud, debris, and/or other materials accumulate within the winch during winding.

SIDE-SHIFT FORK CARRIAGE FOR A MATERIAL HANDLING MACHINE

A side-shift fork carriage for a material handling machine includes a frame; a first shuttle comprising a first fork attachment member for receiving a first fork; a first fork actuator operable to side-shift the first shuttle relative to the frame; a second shuttle comprising a second fork attachment member for receiving a second fork; and, a second fork actuator operable to side-shift the second shuttle relative to the frame, wherein the first and second fork actuators are operable in a first mode in which the position of the first and second shuttles are side-shifted to alter the lateral distance therebetween, and a second mode in which the first and second shuttles are shifted unidirectionally with the lateral distance therebetween remaining constant.

Data transfer via tile overlay

A management system of a computing device provides enhanced functionality via selectable icons (e.g., tiles), presented on a home screen, that may be overlaid to perform overlay operations such as data transfer, payment, and/or granting of certain authorizations or permissions. Users are able to more readily perform cross-application and/or cross-entity operations via, for example, the operating system of a computing device without needing to engage with as many entities (or applications thereof). Tile overlay operations may be managed and reviewed via an application.

Automatic interview question recommendation and analysis

Described herein are methods and systems for interview question or prompt recommendation and analysis to improve the quality and efficacy of subsequent evaluation campaigns by combining data sets are described herein. In one method, processing logic selects a first prompt from a first data set of a first candidate evaluation campaign and a second prompt from a second data set of a second candidate evaluation campaign. The processing logic determines whether a degree of similarity between the first prompt and the second prompt exceeds a threshold and combines data from the first data set with data from the second data set to create a combined data set associated with the first prompt and with the second prompt based on the determination.

Model-driven evaluator bias detection

A method for detecting bias in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of receiving evaluation data from a candidate evaluation system. The evaluation data is provided by a set of evaluators based on digital interview data collected from evaluation candidates. The operations of the method further include extracting indicators of characteristics of the evaluation candidates from the digital interview data, classifying the evaluation candidates based on the indicators extracted from the digital interview data, and determining whether the evaluation data indicates a bias of one or more evaluators with respect to a classification of the evaluation candidates.

Two-Way Output Reverse-Torque Clutch

Embodiments of a two-way output reverse-torque clutch described herein may include a torque input having a segmented race, a pin removably disposed adjacent to, and between, at least two segmented race segments, a torque output rotatably disposed within the segmented race, and an outer race encircling the segmented race. The torque output may include a cam surface with an interference point corresponding to at least one of the one or more pins. The cam surface may have an interference point. The outer race may be in slideable contact with the segmented race. A torque exerted directly on the output may force the interference point against the pin, wedging the pin between the interference point and the outer race and preventing torque from being transmitted to the input from the output. The clutch may prevent torque from being transmitted to the torque input from the torque output with one pin. 1. A two-way output reverse-torque clutch , comprising:a torque input comprising a segmented race;a pin removably disposed adjacent to, and between, at least two segmented race segments;an outer race encircling the segmented race and in slideable contact with the segmented race; anda torque output rotatably disposed within the segmented race, the torque output comprising a cam surface having an interference point, wherein a torque exerted directly on the torque output forces the interference point against the pin, wedging the pin between the interference point and the outer race and preventing torque from being transmitted to the torque input from the torque output.2. The two-way output reverse-torque clutch of claim 1 , wherein a torque exerted on the output presses the pin between the cam surface and the outer race and prevents rotation of the output with respect to the outer race.3. The two-way output reverse-torque clutch of claim 1 , the torque input further comprising a base plate claim 1 , wherein the segmented race is connected to claim 1 , and extends from claim 1 , ...

PROXIMITY-AWARE VIRTUAL AGENTS FOR USE WITH WIRELESS MOBILE DEVICES

Systems and methods are provided for facilitating the discovery of items, individuals, locations and business services that are relevant to the context of an individual (including, e.g., who an individual is, what an individual is looking for, where an individual is, the current time and/or date), facilitating post-discovery notifications (such as notifying the user or users), and executing post-discovery actions (such as making an offer to buy a product or prompting to add the user to an individual's personal network). Accordingly, in implementations of the present invention, agents are configured by the individual and deployed to or by the individual's computerized device (e.g., a mobile device, desktop computer, laptop computer, Internet appliance and/or server).

PERFORMANCE MODEL ADVERSE IMPACT CORRECTION

Technology for training a predictive model is described. A processing device collects digital interview data including features identified from candidate interviews. A model training tool selects a data set of the digital interview data. The data set includes a predicted performance outcome and an actual performance outcome for each of a plurality of candidates. The model training tool determines an error metric for each of the plurality of candidates. The error metric includes a relationship between the predicted performance outcome and the actual performance outcome for each candidate. The model training tool determines a number of candidates whose digital interview data includes a feature corresponding to a protected class. The model training tool normalizes an effect of each candidate on the error metric based on the corresponding protected class and applies the normalized error metric to reduce bias in the predictive model with respect to the protected class. 1. A method comprising:collecting, by a processing device, digital interview data from candidate interviews on a digital interview platform;selecting, by a model training tool executed by the processing device, a data set of the digital interview data to train a predictive model, wherein the data set comprises a predicted performance outcome and an actual performance outcome for each of a plurality of candidates;determining, by the model training tool, an error metric for each of the plurality of candidates, wherein the error metric comprises a relationship between the predicted performance outcome and the actual performance outcome for each of the plurality of candidates;determining, by the model training tool, a penalty value from a penalty function operating based on an applicable rule;updating, by the model training tool, the error metric based on the penalty value;detecting, by the model training tool, a feature in the digital interview data for a number of candidates, the feature corresponding to a ...

Dynamic artefact comparison

A method of inspecting a series of workpieces using a coordinate measuring apparatus, comprising the steps of: measuring a calibrated artefact on a coordinate measuring apparatus at a fast speed 28; generating an error map corresponding to the difference between the calibrated artefact and the measured artefact 30; measuring subsequent workpieces at the same fast speed 34 and correcting the measurements of the subsequent workpieces using the error map 36. The artefact may be one of the workpieces.

Model-driven evaluator bias detection

A method for detecting bias in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of receiving evaluation data from a candidate evaluation system. The evaluation data is provided by a set of evaluators based on digital interview data collected from evaluation candidates. The operations of the method further include extracting indicators of characteristics of the evaluation candidates from the digital interview data, classifying the evaluation candidates based on the indicators extracted from the digital interview data, and determining whether the evaluation data indicates a bias of one or more evaluators with respect to a classification of the evaluation candidates.

Model-driven candidate sorting

Methods and systems for model-driven candidate sorting for evaluating digital evaluations are described. In one embodiment, a sorting tool selects a data set of digital evaluation data for sorting. The data set includes candidate for evaluation candidates. The sorting tool analyzes the candidate data for the respective evaluation candidate to identify digital evaluation cues and applies the digital evaluation cues to a prediction model to predict an achievement index for the respective evaluation candidate. The list of evaluation candidates is sorted according the predicted achievement indices and the sorted list is presented to the reviewer in a user interface.

Winch cable wiper assembly

A winch is described comprising a rotatable drum for winding and unwinding a first cable therefrom. The winch contains a cable-wiping apparatus with one or more actuators are activated when the drum rotates in a direction for winding the first cable onto the drum. A mechanical force may be transmitted from the actuator to a second cable that is operatively connected to a wiper clamp. The wiper clamp compresses around the first cable when the cable is pulled in.

Model-assisted evaluation and intelligent interview feedback

A method for facilitating the evaluation of candidates in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of selecting a first data set including ratings of recorded responses of a set of evaluated persons and of selecting a second data set including additional recorded responses of a person under evaluation. The recorded responses are responsive to multiple prompts presented to each of the set evaluated persons in a recording sequence. The first data set further includes an evaluation result of each evaluated person in the evaluation. The additional recorded responses are responsive to the plurality of prompts and ordered in a first order corresponding to a recording sequence. The method includes analyzing the first data set to calculate a reviewing sequence and presenting the additional recorded responses in a second order corresponding to the reviewing sequence. Associated systems and other methods are also provided.

RICH MEDIA MESSAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

In methods and systems, a textual portion of an electronic message from a first user device to a second user device is received. One or more contextual tags to represent a context of the textual portion are recommended. The recommending the one or more contextual tags is based at least in part on the receiving the textual portion. One or more rich media elements are recommended to represent the context of the textual portion. The recommending the one or more rich media elements is based at least in part on the one or more contextual tags. The one or more rich media elements and the textual portion are integrated into a rich media message. The rich media message is provided to the second device.

Trickle-charged vehicle winch mechanism

A vehicle winch mechanism includes a drum, a motor and transmission, at least one drum and motor side support, at least one battery, and a motive trickle charge mechanism. The drum pays out and takes in a line. The motor and transmission drive the drum. The side supports couple the drum, the motor, or both to the vehicle. The battery provides power to the motor. The motive trickle charge mechanism charges the battery. In one embodiment, the motive trickle charge mechanism includes a permanent magnet, an enclosure housing the magnet, and two or more sets of conductive coils wrapped around the enclosure and electrically coupled to the battery. The enclosure houses the magnet such that the magnet freely moves and changes orientation within the enclosure. The coils of an individual set of coils are aligned along parallel planes, and the coils of separate sets are aligned along intersecting planes.

Customizable Glass Wall System

A customizable glass wall system is disclosed. The system comprises at least two glazed, transparent panes mounted to a frame, which is preferably less than five inches thick. The frame includes a removable headboard whereon multiple rollers are mounted. A film is attached to each of the rollers. The films can be selectively extended and retracted behind the transparent panes in the glass wall system by means of the rollers. Each of the films can be controlled individually by a motor driving each of the rollers. The films can be arranged in any combination to perform various functions, but most importantly, to allow various amounts and types of light to pass through the window system in order to control the thermal insulation of the glass wall system. The system can be automated based on time, amount of sunlight, weather, temperature, and user preference. 1. A system comprising:a frame comprising a removable headboard;at least two glazed, transparent panes mounted to the frame, defining an interior space within the frame;a plurality of rollers comprising motors mounted to the removable headboard; anda film attached to each of the plurality of rollers such that when the plurality of rollers are selectively actuated, the films are selectively disposed within the interior space within the frame, juxtaposed behind the at least two glazed, transparent panes.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least two glazed claim 1 , transparent panes comprise at least one double-pane or at least one triple-pane comprising a sealed gap between panes of the double-pane or triple-pane.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the sealed gap comprises argon or krypton.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the sealed gap comprises a vacuum.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the films comprise films that block fixed percentages of visible light.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the films comprise films that partially or entirely block infrared radiation.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Customizable glass wall system with partitioned film

A customizable glass wall system is disclosed. The system comprises at least two glazed, transparent panes mounted to a frame, creating an internal space less than approximately five inches thick. At least one upper roller is mounted to an upper portion of the frame, preferably on a removable headboard, and at least one lower roller is mounted to a lower portion of the frame, preferably to a removable tailboard. At least one partitioned film is attached to the upper and lower rollers. The partitioned film has partitions with varied properties and functions, ranging from thermal insulation to decoration, which can be selectively positioned behind the transparent panes by rotating the partitioned film by means of the rollers until a selected partition of film is displayed. The system can be automated based on time, weather, amount of sunlight, or user preference, and it may include window coverings or solar cells.

Mobile controller and carrier device

Disclosed are a combination controller unit and a carrier device for handheld electronic devices. The device comprises a main section that removably attach to a handheld device around the perimeter thereof. The device further includes a first section opposite a second section, wherein each of the first and second sections folds and extends outward from the main section in a substantially wing-like fashion. Each of the first and second sections includes a plurality of control buttons for inputting commands to the handheld device. Embedded within the sections is a flex circuit that is configured to at least partially bend onto itself so as to manipulate the sections to and from an operating configuration and a storing configuration.

Competency-based question selection for digital evaluation platforms

Described are methods and systems for interview competency and question validation and analysis to improve the effectiveness of evaluation campaigns. In one method, processing logic of an interview design program, hosted by a digital evaluation platform, receives a request from a first device to create a digital interview for a position. The interview design program sends a list of competencies associated with the position and receives a selection of a set of desired competencies. The interview design program determines a list of questions that differentiate candidates within the desired competencies, ranks the list of questions by importance, and sends the list of questions and the ranking information to the first device and receives a selection of a set of desired questions. The interview design program creates the digital interview with the set of desired questions. The digital evaluation platform presents the digital interview to a candidate on a second device.

REMOTE DEVICE INTERFACE AND TELEPHONE ENTRY SYSTEM

Methods and systems for granting access to a building are disclosed. The system includes a telephone entry system associated with the building, a processor in communication with the telephone entry system, a non-transitory computer readable medium. The non-transitory computer-readable medium includes one or more programming instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a request including an access code for access to the building code, determine whether the access code is valid, and transmit to the telephone entry system associated with the building a sequence of dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones to cause the telephone entry system to grant access to the building in response to determining that the access code is valid. 1. A method for granting access to a building , the method comprising , by a processor:receiving a request for access to the building, wherein the request comprises an access code;determining whether the access code is valid; andin response to determining that the access code is valid, transmitting to a telephone entry system associated with the building a sequence of dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones to cause the telephone entry system to grant access to the building.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , by the processor claim 1 , in response to determining that the access code is not valid claim 1 , denying access to the building.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the request for access to the building comprises receiving the request from a communication device associated with a user requesting access.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the communication device is configured to transmit the request for access to the building to the processor upon occurrence of at least one of the following: receipt of a user request or detection of proximity to the building.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the request for access to the building comprises receiving the request from ...

Winch Cable Wiper Assembly

A winch is described comprising a rotatable drum for winding and unwinding a first cable therefrom. The winch contains a cable-wiping apparatus with one or more actuators are activated when the drum rotates in a direction for winding the first cable onto the drum. A mechanical force may be transmitted from the actuator to a second cable that is operatively connected to a wiper clamp. The wiper clamp compresses around the first cable when the cable is pulled in. 1. A winch , comprising:a rotatable drum for winding and unwinding a first cable therefrom;a cable guide for positioning said cable onto the drum;the cable guide comprising a cable-wiping apparatus; one or more actuators powered by an electricity source that also powers rotational movement of the drum, and wherein the one or more actuators are activated only when the drum rotates in a direction for winding the cable onto the drum;', 'a second cable for transmitting a mechanical force comprising an inner cable positioned within an outer cable housing and operatively connected to at least one actuator;', 'a wiper clamp operatively connected to the second cable and positioned near the first cable;', 'wherein the wiper clamp comprises at least one jaw surface that is in contact with the first cable when the cable is pulled in., 'the cable-wiping apparatus comprising2. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the electricity source is a lithium-ion battery.3. The winch of claim 2 , wherein the lithium-ion battery is small cylindrical claim 2 , large cylindrical claim 2 , pouch claim 2 , or prismatic in shape.4. The winch of claim 2 , wherein the lithium-ion battery is rechargeable.5. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the jaw surface is concave claim 1 , planar claim 1 , porous claim 1 , and/or include one or more depressions.6. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the jaw surface is comprised of rubber claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim ...

REMOTE DEVICE INTERFACE AND TELEPHONE ENTRY SYSTEM

Methods and systems for granting access to a building are disclosed. The system includes a telephone entry system associated with the building, a processor in communication with the telephone entry system, a non-transitory computer readable medium. The non-transitory computer-readable medium includes one or more programming instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a request including an access code for access to the building code, determine whether the access code is valid, and transmit to the telephone entry system associated with the building a sequence of dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones to cause the telephone entry system to grant access to the building in response to determining that the access code is valid.

AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM

A non-combustible aerosol provision system includes an article comprising a rod of aerosol generating material having a circumference greater than 19 mm and a non-combustible aerosol provision device for heating the aerosol generating material of the article, the non-combustible aerosol provision device comprising a coil. 1. A non-combustible aerosol provision system comprising:an article comprising a rod of aerosol generating material having a circumference greater than 19 mm; anda non-combustible aerosol provision device for heating the aerosol generating material of the article, the non-combustible aerosol provision device comprising a coil.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rod of aerosol generating material has a circumference greater than 20 mm and/wherein the rod of aerosol generating material has a circumference less than 23 mm.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rod of aerosol generating material is wrapped in a wrapper having a permeability of less than 100 Coresta Units claim 1 , less than 60 Coresta Units or less than 20 Coresta Units.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein wrapper comprises a metallic layer.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the metallic layer comprises aluminum.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the thickness of the metallic layer is between 2 μm and 16 μm.7. The system claim 1 , wherein the aerosol generating material comprises paper cast reconstituted tobacco material.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the reconstituted tobacco material has a density less than about 700 milligrams per cubic centimeter.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the reconstituted tobacco material has a density of at least about 350 milligrams per cubic centimeter.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aerosol generating material comprises an aerosol forming material.11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the aerosol forming material comprises at least one selected from glycerol claim 10 , propylene glycol claim 10 , a combination of glycerol and propylene ...

PAYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MOBILITY

Techniques described herein include providing payment and access infrastructure for an array of transportation services, such as a set of transit or mobility services that might be provided by one or more governments, public agencies, and/or other public entities. In one example, this disclosure describes a method that includes enabling, by a computing system, a user to register for mobility benefits using a verification system, wherein the mobility benefits are provided by a provider entity; receiving, by the computing system and from the verification system, information about the user; establishing, by the computing system, an account linked to the provider entity; detecting, by the computing system, a request to access mobility benefits; allocating, by the computing system, funds from the account to pay for the mobility benefits.

Mounting arrangement

A gas turbine engine is provided that has a rigid dressing raft mounted to a rigid part of the gas turbine engine. The rigid dressing raft includes at least a part of a component or system of the gas turbine engine. For example, the rigid dressing raft may have electrical conductors embedded therein that are a part of the electrical system of the gas turbine engine.

Integrated live video production system

Techniques are described for processing one or more input sources. One or more frames are received which are to be combined into a composite result frame. Each of the one or more frames corresponds to one of the input sources. For each of the one or more frames, processing is performed to mathematically combine desired video effects to be applied to each frame for a current frame time. For each frame, a set of control settings including scaling and positioning settings is determined. Another set of control settings used to combine one or more transformed frames is determined. Each of the one or more frames is processed to generate a corresponding one of the transformed frames in accordance with the set of control settings associated with each frame. The one or more transformed frames are combined into the composite result frame in accordance with the other set of control settings.

Bristled Winch-Guide

A winch is described comprising a guide that includes a fairlead for positioning a cable around a rotatable drum, wherein one or more bristles are positioned within an orifice in the fairlead. The bristles may have an angular orientation such that they provide active cable wiping during winding and passive cable wiping during unwinding of the cable around the drum. Active wiping may reduce the likelihood that dirt, mud, debris, and/or other materials accumulate within the winch during winding. 1. A winch , comprising:a rotatable drum mounted within a frame and supported for rotation about the drum's longitudinal axis;a cable connected to the drum, wherein the cable is wound and unwound around the drum;a guide mounted on the frame and adjacent the drum for positioning the cable onto the drum;the guide comprising guide rods disposed substantially parallel to the drum axis;a fairlead slidably attached to the guide rods;the fairlead comprising an orifice through which the cable passes;the orifice comprising an interior wall, comprising one or more bristles extending therefrom in contact with the cable;the bristles comprising an angular orientation corresponding to a direction of travel of the cable as it is being unwound, wherein the bristles provide active cable wiping when winding the cable onto the drum and passive cable wiping when unwinding the cable from the drum.2. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead comprises one or more disposal channels extending from the interior wall of the orifice to an outer surface of the fairlead.3. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead comprises a tensioner replacing a portion of the interior wall of the orifice.4. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead comprises at least one chamber for storing one or more liquids.5. The fairlead of claim 4 , further comprising a conduit connecting the one or more chambers to at least one surface aperture of the fairlead.6. The fairlead of claim 4 , further comprising one or more ...

AN ARTICLE FOR USE IN A NON-COMBUSTIBLE AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article comprising an aerosol generating material and a mouthpiece connected to the aerosol generating material, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a cavity having an internal volume greater than 450 mm. There is also provided a system including the article and a non-combustible aerosol provision device for heating the aerosol generating material of the article. 1. An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system , the article comprising:an aerosol generating material; and{'sup': '3', 'a mouthpiece connected to the aerosol generating material, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a cavity having an internal volume greater than 450 mm.'}2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the cavity comprises an internal volume greater than 600 mm.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece comprises a body of material downstream from said cavity.4. The article of claim 3 , wherein the body of material comprises filamentary tow.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein the filamentary tow comprises a denier per filament of between 7 and 12.6. The article of claim 4 , wherein the filamentary tow comprises a total denier of between 10 claim 4 ,000 and 25 claim 4 ,000.7. The article of claim 4 ,wherein the body of material is in the form of a cylinder having a longitudinal axis, the article further comprising a capsule embedded within the body of material such that the capsule is surrounded on all sides by the material forming the body, the capsule having a shell encapsulating a liquid aerosol modifying agent, and wherein the largest cross sectional area of the capsule measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis is less than 28% of the cross sectional area of the body of material measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis.8. The article of claim 1 ,wherein the cavity is adjacent to said aerosol generating material.9. The article of claim 1 ,wherein the ...

Data transfer via tile overlay

A management system of a computing device provides enhanced functionality via selectable icons (e.g., tiles), presented on a home screen, that may be overlaid to perform overlay operations such as data transfer, payment, and/or granting of certain authorizations or permissions. Users are able to more readily perform cross-application and/or cross-entity operations via, for example, the operating system of a computing device without needing to engage with as many entities (or applications thereof). Tile overlay operations may be managed and reviewed via an application.

Model-assisted evaluation and intelligent interview feedback

A computing system includes a processing device to execute instructions to: store a trained modeling function that embodies a correlation between historical ratings and historical evaluation results of recorded responses that were responsive to prompts presented to a set of persons; receive a request to initiate a digital evaluation process for a second person; receive recorded responses of the second person that are responsive to the prompts; generate, by applying the trained modeling function to the recorded responses of the second person, a reviewing sequence by which to view the recorded responses of the second person. The reviewing sequence orders the recorded responses from a most predictive prompt to a least predictive prompt to reduce a time required to efficiently determine an evaluation result. The system further transmits data that causes display of a list of the recorded responses of the second person in the reviewing sequence.

Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article

Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article The invention relates to packaging (300) for an attachable unit (3) for a smoking article (2) comprising a receiver (301) to receive an attachable unit and a guide (306) for aligning the smoking article with the attachable unit when the attachable unit is received by the receiver such that the attachable unit can be attached to the smoking article. The invention also relates to packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article comprising a receptacle or receiver in which the attachable unit is receivable and a gripping mechanism (307) to releasably hold the attachable unit within the receptacle or receiver when the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver.

Method for managing inter-zone bandwidth in a two-way messaging network

A congestion control level method for a messaging system having a plurality of exit routers (104) coupled to a plurality of zone controllers (102) which includes determining a congestion control value based on the traffic type, and notifying the plurality of zone controllers over the control plane of the congestion control level on the audio plane based on the congestion control value. The traffic type can be audio, voice and/or data as described herein.

Integrated live video production system

Techniques are described for performing aspect ratio transformation. Frames of image data from each of one or more input sources are received. A first set of one or more options, including an input aspect ratio, is associated with a first input source. A set of control parameters is determined for each frame from the first input source in accordance with said first input aspect ratio and an output aspect ratio. Each frame from the first input source is processed in accordance with the control parameters for that frame. The processing includes processing a first image from said first input source having said first input aspect ratio to generate a second image having the output aspect ratio. The processing includes converting the first image having the input aspect ratio to the second image having the output aspect ratio if the first input aspect ratio is different from the output aspect ratio.

Mobile Controller and Carrier Device

Disclosed are a combination controller unit and a carrier device for handheld electronic devices. The device comprises a main section that removably attach to a handheld device around the perimeter thereof. The device further includes a first section opposite a second section, wherein each of the first and second sections folds and extends outward from the main section in a substantially wing-like fashion. Each of the first and second sections includes a plurality of control buttons for inputting commands to the handheld device. Embedded within the sections is a flex circuit that is configured to at least partially bend onto itself so as to manipulate the sections to and from an operating configuration and a storing configuration. 1. A combination controller and carrier device , comprising:a device comprising a main section configured to removably attach to a handheld device, wherein said device is configured to establish communication with said handheld device;a first section and a second section extending from opposing ends of said main section;a first set of control buttons on said first section, wherein said first set of control buttons is configured to provide user input to said handheld device in operation;each of said first section and said second section folded against a back surface of said main section in a stowed position;each of said first section and said second section extended and partially folded onto itself in an extended position.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said first section mirrors said second section.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of said first section and said second section comprises a first subsection claim 1 , a second subsection claim 1 , and a third subsection claim 1 , further wherein each of said first section and said second section is configured to fold between said first subsection and said second subsection and between said second subsection and said third subsection.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein said third ...

Winch With One-Way Reverse Tensioner

A winch is described that includes a drum, a motor and transmission, and a tensioner. The motor and transmission apply torque to the drum, thereby enabling the drum to draw in and let out a line. The tensioner is positioned adjacent to the drum, such that when the line passes between the tensioner and drum, the line is in frictional contact with the tensioner and drum. The tensioner rotates with a linear speed exceeding a linear speed of the drum as the line is let out from the drum, and rotates freely as the line is drawn onto the drum. Methods for making and using the winch are also described. 1. A winch , comprising:a drum that draws in and lets out a line;a motor and transmission that apply torque to the drum; anda tensioner positioned adjacent to the drum such that when the line passes between the tensioner and drum, the line is in frictional contact with the tensioner and drum, wherein the tensioner rotates with a linear speed exceeding a linear speed of the drum as the line is let out from the drum such that the line is pulled tight around the drum as the line pays out, and wherein the tensioner rotates freely as the line is drawn in.2. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the tensioner comprises a one-way bearing.3. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the line comprises a wear-resistant material claim 1 , wherein the friction resistance is sufficient to withstand wear from the tensioner for longer than a service life of the line.41. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the line comprises a tribological material having a coefficient of friction greater than .5. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the motor and transmission are contained at least partially within the drum.6. The winch of claim 4 , wherein the motor and transmission are fully contained within the drum.7. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the drum comprises a gear that engages a tensioner gear.8. The winch of claim 6 , wherein the drum gear rotates at the same speed as the drum claim 6 , and wherein the tensioner gear ...

Remote device interface and telephone entry system

Methods and systems for granting access to a building are disclosed. The system includes a telephone entry system associated with the building, a processor in communication with the telephone entry system, a non-transitory computer readable medium. The non-transitory computer-readable medium includes one or more programming instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a request including an access code for access to the building code, determine whether the access code is valid, and transmit to the telephone entry system associated with the building a sequence of dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones to cause the telephone entry system to grant access to the building in response to determining that the access code is valid.

Multiplying nested gearbox

A transmission apparatus is disclosed. The transmission apparatus includes at least a first gearset and a last gearset. Each gearset includes a sun gear, a set of planetary gears, and a ring gear. The ring gears have splined outer surfaces. Each gearset has a rotational speed and a torque. A drum encloses and mates with the gearsets. The drum has splined inner surfaces that mate with the splined outer surfaces. The last splined outer surface transfers the last torque of the last gearset directly to the drum. The drum transfers at least a portion of the last torque to the first splined outer surface of the first gearset. This reduces the first rotational speed of the first gearset and increases the first torque of the first gearset, thereby reducing the last rotational speed of the last gearset and increasing the last torque of the last gearset.

Power Bar for Winch

A winch is described that includes a rotatable drum comprising a winch cable windably connected to the winch drum, and a removable vehicle winch frame. The winch comprises a winch motor, a gear assembly, and a power bar spanning the winch drum, the power bar being connected to an electrical power source and comprising an electrical power connection for powering auxiliary hardware. A winch controller comprising manual and app related software in communication with the motor, allows the controller to receive manual and or app related commands from a user to operate the winch assembly. 1. A winch assembly , comprising:a winch frame having a first end bracket and a second end bracket;a winch drum disposed within the frame between the first end bracket and the second end bracket;a motor located within the drum;a gear assembly connected to the motor;a winch cable windably connected to the winch drum; a rigid cross bar bridging the winch drum, and attached to the first end bracket and the second end bracket,', 'electrical contacts within the cross bar, electrically coupled to an electrical power source;, 'a power bar comprisingwherein the power bar is configured for mounting and powering auxiliary devices;wherein, as the auxiliary devices are mounted, they automatically connect to the electrical contacts.2. The winch assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a clip for mounting the auxiliary device to the power bar claim 1 , wherein the clip comprises spring loaded side flanges and connection.3. The winch assembly of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary device is selected from the group consisting of cameras claim 2 , phones claim 2 , flashlights claim 2 , spotlights claim 2 , headlights claim 2 , radios claim 2 , speakers claim 2 , air compressors claim 2 , heaters claim 2 , water pumps claim 2 , and power supplies.4. The winch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the winch frame comprises a handle.5. The winch assembly of claim 1 , wherein an exterior surface of the winch drum ...

Model-assisted evaluation and intelligent interview feedback

A method for facilitating the evaluation of candidates in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of selecting a first data set including ratings of recorded responses of a set of evaluated persons and of selecting a second data set including additional recorded responses of a person under evaluation. The recorded responses are responsive to multiple prompts presented to each of the set evaluated persons in a recording sequence. The first data set further includes an evaluation result of each evaluated person in the evaluation. The additional recorded responses are responsive to the plurality of prompts and ordered in a first order corresponding to a recording sequence. The method includes analyzing the first data set to calculate a reviewing sequence and presenting the additional recorded responses in a second order corresponding to the reviewing sequence. Associated systems and other methods are also provided.

Winch with one-way reverse tensioner

A winch is described that includes a drum, a motor and transmission, and a tensioner. The motor and transmission apply torque to the drum, thereby enabling the drum to draw in and let out a line. The tensioner is positioned adjacent to the drum, such that when the line passes between the tensioner and drum, the line is in frictional contact with the tensioner and drum. The tensioner rotates with a linear speed exceeding a linear speed of the drum as the line is let out from the drum, and rotates freely as the line is drawn onto the drum. Methods for making and using the winch are also described.

Model-driven candidate sorting based on audio cues

Methods and systems for model-driven candidate sorting based on audio cues for evaluating digital interviews are described. In one embodiment, a processing device converts audio data of a candidate in a digital interview into voice-to-text data. An audio cue generator executing on the processing device, generates audio cues of the digital interview based on the voice-to-text data. The audio cues are applied to a prediction model to predict an achievement index for the candidate based on the audio cues. The processing device displays the candidate in a list of candidates based on the achievement index. The list of candidates is sorted according to the candidates' achievement index.

Directional Winch-Cable Wiper with Sensor

A winch is described comprising a compressional wiper system activated by a sensor that detects which direction a cable is moving. When the cable is being pulled in, the compressional wiper system tightens a clamp or fastens a rotatable clamping device inside a fairlead. The tightened clamp or fastened clamping device act to decrease the likelihood that dirt, mud, debris, or other materials that adhere to the cable accumulate within the winch, by wiping or scraping off said materials from the cable. 1. A winch , comprising:a cable guide for positioning a cable during winding and unwinding;the cable guide comprising a fairlead;the fairlead comprising a compressional wiper system; a directional sensor to detect cable movement direction;', 'a clamp comprising a plurality of jaws;', 'the jaws surrounding the cable;', 'wherein the sensor sends an electrical signal to the clamp to tighten the jaws around the cable during winding or to widen the jaws when the cable is not being pulled in; and', 'wherein the jaws comprise a surface material that permits the cable to move when the jaws are compressed around the cable., 'the compressional wiper system comprising2. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the compressional wiper system comprises one or more nozzles for dispensing at least one liquid onto the cable claim 1 , and which are operatively connected to a chamber for storing one or more liquids.3. The winch of claim 2 , wherein the one or more liquids are comprised of lubricants claim 2 , grease claim 2 , detergent claim 2 , solvents claim 2 , water claim 2 , or combinations thereof.4. The winch of claim 2 , wherein the compressional wiper system comprises an access-point on an outer surface of the fairlead for accessing the chamber.5. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a sensing element of piezoelectric material and/or a clamping element of piezoelectric material.6. The winch of claim 5 , wherein the sensor is operatively connected to a battery comprising one ...

AUTOMATIC INTERVIEW QUESTION RECOMMENDATION AND ANALYSIS

Described herein are methods and systems for interview question or prompt recommendation and analysis to improve the quality and efficacy of subsequent evaluation campaigns by combining data sets are described herein. In one method, processing logic selects a first prompt from a first data set of a first candidate evaluation campaign and a second prompt from a second data set of a second candidate evaluation campaign. The processing logic determines whether a degree of similarity between the first prompt and the second prompt exceeds a threshold and combines data from the first data set with data from the second data set to create a combined data set associated with the first prompt and with the second prompt based on the determination. 1. A method comprising:receiving an input identifying a position sector;selecting a first prompt from a first candidate evaluation campaign associated with the position sector, the first candidate evaluation campaign comprising a first data set;selecting a second prompt from a second candidate evaluation campaign associated with the position sector, the first prompt and the second prompt being accessible in a database of a candidate evaluation system being executed by a processing device, the second candidate evaluation campaign comprising a second data set;determining, by the processing device, whether a degree of similarity between the first prompt and the second prompt exceeds a threshold;combining data from the first data set with data from the second data set to create a related cluster of prompts associated with the first prompt and with the second prompt based on the determination relative to the threshold;calculating, by a prompt recommendation engine of the candidate evaluation system, a weight for each word in each prompt of the related cluster of prompts, wherein the weight of each word is calculated by mapping the respective word to at least one of an evaluation rating, an evaluation outcome or result, or an achievement ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUALIZING MACHINE INTELLIGENCE

A system to deploy virtual sensors to a machine learning project and translate data of the machine learning project is provided. The system can deploy, for a machine learning project, a plurality of virtual sensors at a first location of a plurality of locations to detect metadata of a data source of the machine learning project, at a second location of the plurality of locations to detect deployment information of a model trained for the machine learning project, and at a third location of the plurality of locations to detect learning session information for creation of the model. The system can collect, via the plurality of virtual sensors, data for the machine learning project. The system can translate, for render on a computing system, the data collected via the plurality of virtual sensors into a plurality of graphics.

Directional winch-cable wiper with sensor

A winch is described comprising a compressional wiper system activated by a sensor that detects which direction a cable is moving. When the cable is being pulled in, the compressional wiper system tightens a clamp or fastens a rotatable clamping device inside a fairlead. The tightened clamp or fastened clamping device act to decrease the likelihood that dirt, mud, debris, or other materials that adhere to the cable accumulate within the winch, by wiping or scraping off said materials from the cable.

Winch with impact transmission

A winch mechanism is described that includes a motor, a drum mechanism, a winch line, and a hammer and anvil mechanism. The drum mechanism is connected to the motor, and the winch line is connected to the drum. The hammer and anvil mechanism is connected to the motor and the drum mechanism within the drum mechanism. The motor activates the hammer and anvil mechanism, and the hammer and anvil mechanism applies a percussive force to the drum mechanism as the drum winds up the winch line. In an alternative embodiment, the hammer and anvil mechanism is disposed around at least a portion of the drum mechanism.

Aligning optical components of an optical measuring system

The component parts of an optical measuring system include two housings (20,22) each of which contains optical elements of the system, and a base (10). The two housings are each provided on at least one face with the complementary parts of a kinematic support (18), and the optical components are arranged within the respective housings so that when the kinematic support is engaged the optical components are properly aligned. The base is provided with a kinematic support (16) on its surface which is arranged so that when the base is aligned with a machine axis, any housing placed on the kinematic support will automatically be aligned with the machine axis. Thus by aligning the base with a machine axis, the optical components of the system will automatically be aligned when the housings are connected to the base and to each other using the kinematic supports.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TO A PAYMENT DEVICE SELECTED FROM AMONG A PLURALITY OF PAYMENT DEVICES

A financial transaction processing system for automatically routing a financial transaction to a payment device and methods for making and utilizing the same. The financial transaction processing system can include receiving information about a financial transaction initiated by a consumer or other user who is associated with two or more physical and/or digital payment devices. The financial transaction information can be routed to a selected payment device of the user based upon one or more payment device features of the payment devices, information about the financial transaction, information about the user initiating the financial transaction and/or information about at least one vendor for fulfilling the financial transaction. The financial transaction processing system advantageously can enable the user to use a single aggregating payment method for financial transactions and create underlying financial transaction authorizations corresponding to financial transaction authorizations ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND REPORTING FRAUD IN TRANSACTIONS

A method comprises receiving, by a provider computing system from a customer computing system, a transaction request for processing a transaction. The transaction includes a transaction information. The provider computing system determines that the transaction information is complete transaction information. The provider computing system determines a transaction history associated with a party to the transaction request. A portion of the transaction history is not accessible by the customer computing system. The provider computing system determines a possible instance of fraud based on the transaction history and the complete transaction information. The provider computing system generates a UAR. Furthermore, the provider computing system populates a blank field of the UAR, based on the analysis of the transaction history with the complete transaction information. The provider computing system transmits to the customer computing system, a fraud alert which is displayed on a personnel device of a customer personnel associated with the customer. 1. A method of analyzing fraud in a transaction , the method comprising:receiving, by a provider computing system from a customer computing system, a transaction request for processing the transaction, the transaction including a transaction information;determining, by the provider computing system using information stored in a transaction database, that the transaction information is complete transaction information;determining, by the provider computing system, a transaction history associated with a party to the transaction request, wherein a portion of the transaction history is not accessible by the customer computing system;determining, by the provider computing system, a possible instance of fraud in the transaction based on the transaction history and the complete transaction information;generating, by the provider computing system, an unusual activity report;populating, by the provider computing system, a blank field ...

MODEL-ASSISTED EVALUATION AND INTELLIGENT INTERVIEW FEEDBACK

A method for facilitating the evaluation of candidates in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of selecting a first data set including ratings of recorded responses of a set of evaluated persons and of selecting a second data set including additional recorded responses of a person under evaluation. The recorded responses are responsive to multiple prompts presented to each of the set evaluated persons in a recording sequence. The first data set further includes an evaluation result of each evaluated person in the evaluation. The additional recorded responses are responsive to the plurality of prompts and ordered in a first order corresponding to a recording sequence. The method includes analyzing the first data set to calculate a reviewing sequence and presenting the additional recorded responses in a second order corresponding to the reviewing sequence. Associated systems and other methods are also provided.

Winch With Impact Transmission

A winch mechanism is described that includes a motor, a drum mechanism, a winch line, and a hammer and anvil mechanism. The drum mechanism is connected to the motor, and the winch line is connected to the drum. The hammer and anvil mechanism is connected to the motor and the drum mechanism within the drum mechanism. The motor activates the hammer and anvil mechanism, and the hammer and anvil mechanism applies a percussive force to the drum mechanism as the drum winds up the winch line. In an alternative embodiment, the hammer and anvil mechanism is disposed around at least a portion of the drum mechanism. 1. A winch mechanism comprising:a motor;a drum mechanism connected to the motor;a winch line connected to the drum mechanism; anda hammer and anvil mechanism connected to the motor and the drum mechanism within the drum mechanism, wherein the motor activates the hammer and anvil mechanism, and wherein the hammer and anvil mechanism applies a percussive force to the drum mechanism as the drum mechanism winds up the winch line.2. The winch mechanism of claim 1 , wherein a hammer portion of the hammer and anvil mechanism is coupled to the motor claim 1 , and wherein an anvil portion of the hammer and anvil mechanism is coupled to the drum mechanism.3. The winch mechanism of claim 1 , further comprising one or more side supports that support the drum mechanism claim 1 , and wherein the motor is coupled to claim 1 , and supported by claim 1 , one or more of the side supports.4. The winch mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the motor is disposed at least partially within the drum mechanism or completely within the drum mechanism.5. The winch mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the hammer and anvil mechanism comprises at least one of a pin clutch hammer and anvil mechanism claim 1 , a twin hammer clutch hammer and anvil mechanism claim 1 , a rocking dog hammer and anvil mechanism claim 1 , and a double dog hammer and anvil mechanism.6. The winch mechanism of claim 1 , further ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES ONTO PAYMENT CARDS

A system for embedding interactive experiences onto a payment card and methods for making and utilizing the same. The system can include creating an embedded interactive experience on a payment device and performing an action relative to a payment device user and/or a payment associated with the payment device via the embedded interactive experience. In selected embodiments, the embedded interactive experience can be changed dynamically. The embedded interactive experience can be changed, for example, by the payment device user, by remote software commands or automatically based on information about the payment device user and recent purchases made via the payment device. Advantageously, the system can provide a process by which interactive experiences can be embedded into the payment device in a manner that can be controlled by an interface, such as a digital (i.e., mobile or web) interface presented via a mobile application or website.

Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article

Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article The invention relates to packaging (300) for an attachable unit (3) for a smoking article (2) comprising a receiver (301) to receive an attachable unit and a guide (306) for aligning the smoking article with the attachable unit when the attachable unit is received by the receiver such that the attachable unit can be attached to the smoking article. The invention also relates to packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article comprising a receptacle or receiver in which the attachable unit is receivable and a gripping mechanism (307) to releasably hold the attachable unit within the receptacle or receiver when the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver.

Winch Fairlead Pivot

A system and method for a winch fairlead pivot are described for reducing friction between a line and the fairlead when letting out or pulling in a line. The winch fairlead pivot includes an upper and a lower pivot that insert into an upper and a lower cavity in the fairlead-frame and upon which the fairlead-frame pivots. The direction of the pivot is dependent upon the direction of a load connected to the line. 1. A winch , comprising:a rotatable drum for winding and unwinding a line therefrom;a guide for positioning the line during winding;wherein the guide moves the line along the rotatable drum length during winding;wherein guide movement is directed by at least one guide-rod connected to a housing for the rotatable drum;a fairlead;wherein the fairlead is surrounded by a rotatable fairlead-frame, with the fairlead and fairlead-frame being components within the guide;wherein the fairlead-frame pivots within the guide based on load direction; andan upper and a lower support-pin attached to the guide for supporting the fairlead-frame.2. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead comprises at least one aperture claim 1 , hole claim 1 , and/or orifice through which the line penetrates.3. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead-frame comprises an upper and a lower cavity into which the upper and lower support-pins insert.4. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead-frame comprises rounded edges on the side of the fairlead that faces the rotatable drum.5. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead-frame comprises one or more rollers on the backside of the fairlead directed toward the rotatable drum.6. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the fairlead-frame comprises a stopper that protects the fairlead-frame from forceful impacts of any line attachments when letting in the line.7. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the upper and the lower support-pins comprise a lubricant.8. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the upper and the lower support-pins comprise a smooth surface and ...

Trickle-charged vehicle winch mechanism

A vehicle winch mechanism includes a drum, a motor and transmission, at least one drum and motor side support, at least one battery, and a motive trickle charge mechanism. The drum pays out and takes in a line. The motor and transmission drive the drum. The side supports couple the drum, the motor, or both to the vehicle. The battery provides power to the motor. The motive trickle charge mechanism charges the battery. In one embodiment, the motive trickle charge mechanism includes a permanent magnet, an enclosure housing the magnet, and two or more sets of conductive coils wrapped around the enclosure and electrically coupled to the battery. The enclosure houses the magnet such that the magnet freely moves and changes orientation within the enclosure. The coils of an individual set of coils are aligned along parallel planes, and the coils of separate sets are aligned along intersecting planes.

Multiplying Nested Gearbox

A transmission apparatus is disclosed. The transmission apparatus includes at least a first gearset and a last gearset. Each gearset includes a sun gear, a set of planetary gears, and a ring gear. The ring gears have splined outer surfaces. Each gearset has a rotational speed and a torque. A drum encloses and mates with the gearsets. The drum has splined inner surfaces that mate with the splined outer surfaces. The last splined outer surface transfers the last torque of the last gearset directly to the drum. The drum transfers at least a portion of the last torque to the first splined outer surface of the first gearset. This reduces the first rotational speed of the first gearset and increases the first torque of the first gearset, thereby reducing the last rotational speed of the last gearset and increasing the last torque of the last gearset. 1. A transmission apparatus , comprising:a first gearset comprising a first sun gear, a first set of planetary gears, and a first ring gear, wherein the first ring gear comprises a first splined outer surface, the first gearset having a first rotational speed and a first torque, wherein the first sun gear is driven by a motor;a last gearset comprising a last sun gear, a last set of planetary gears, and a last ring gear, wherein the last ring gear comprises a last splined outer surface, the last gearset having a last rotational speed and a last torque, wherein the last rotational speed and the last torque are based on the first rotational speed and the first torque, and wherein the last set of planetary gears is mounted to a stationary object; anda drum enclosing and mating with the first gearset and the last gearset, the drum comprising a first splined inner surface that mates with the first splined outer surface and a last inner surface that mates with the last splined outer surface, wherein the last splined outer surface transfers the last torque of the last gearset directly to the drum, and wherein the drum transfers at ...

PIEZOELECTRIC BIOMETRIC CARD SECURITY

Systems and methods provide for authenticating a user attempting to make a payment using a piezoelectric device are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the piezoelectric device can be embedded on a credit card, debit card, or other form of payment card and signals generated by the piezoelectric device can be used to authenticate the user when making the payment. For example, the user can squeeze or manipulate the piezoelectric device in a specific predetermined pattern and the resulting electric charge or induced current generated by the piezoelectric device can facilitate transmitting a signal to a point of sale device, and the point of sale device can authenticate the user based on the signal. In other embodiments, the piezoelectric device can contain circuitry and/or logic that can authenticate the user and send a confirmation signal to the point of sale device to authenticate the payment.

Vertebral osteosynthesis equipment

This equipment comprises at least one connecting bar and at least one sacrum anchor assembly (1-3, 5). According to the invention, each sacrum anchor assembly comprises two sacral anchor screws (1, 2), a link assembly (3) including: a sacral connecting part (10) assembled to a sacral anchor plate (11) with polyaxiality, i.e. having possible multi-directional tilting relative to the said first screw (1), and possible pivot relative to the said sacral anchor plate (11); two nuts (5) able to be screwed onto the said shanks (9) of the said first and second screws (1, 2), a first nut (5) is able to clamp this part (10) against a bearing surface (8) formed in the said first screw (1), for tilt and pivot immobilisation of this part (10) relative to the said sacral anchor plate (11).

Orthogonal SQUID arrays on a baseline with rotation

A system is provided for detecting a radio frequency signal. The system includes a dielectric platform, a first SQUID array, a second array of SQUIDs and a processing component. The dielectric platform has a first planar surface and a second planar surface that is disposed at an angle relative to the first planar surface. The first array of SQUIDs is disposed on the first planar surface and can output a first detection signal based on the radio frequency signal. The second array of SQUIDs is disposed on the second planar surface and can output a second detection signal based on the radio frequency signal. The processing component can determine a first plane from which the radio frequency signal is transmitting based on the first detection signal and the second detection signal.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING AN INTELLIGENT LINE OF CREDIT FOR AGGREGATING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

A system for extending an intelligent line of credit to aggregate financial transactions initiated via a plurality of payment devices associated with a user and methods for making and utilizing the same. The system can determine a first line of credit in real time at initiation of a first financial transaction with a third party via a first payment device, a first credit line amount of the first line of credit being based upon a first financial transaction amount of the first financial transaction. Based upon receipt of a credit authorization from the first payment device, the system can associate the first line of credit with the first payment device and transfer a payment in the first credit line amount from the first line of credit to the third party. The system advantageously can complete the first financial transaction with the third party via the first line of credit.

MODEL-DRIVEN EVALUATOR BIAS DETECTION

A method for detecting bias in an evaluation process is provided. The method includes operations of receiving evaluation data from a candidate evaluation system. The evaluation data is provided by a set of evaluators based on digital interview data collected from evaluation candidates. The operations of the method further include extracting indicators of characteristics of the evaluation candidates from the digital interview data, classifying the evaluation candidates based on the indicators extracted from the digital interview data, and determining whether the evaluation data indicates a bias of one or more evaluators with respect to a classification of the evaluation candidates. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a human bias detection tool executing by a processing device, evaluation data from a candidate evaluation system, the evaluation data provided by a set of evaluators based on digital interview data collected from evaluation candidates, wherein the digital interview data comprises video frames of the evaluation candidates;performing, by the human bias detection tool, video analysis on the video frames to identify faces of the evaluation candidates;performing, by the human bias detection tool, a computer vision algorithm to build models for the evaluation candidates, the computer vision algorithm mapping a number of points onto the respective face of the respective evaluation candidate to form the respective model for the respective evaluation candidate;extracting, by the human bias detection tool, indicators of human characteristics of the evaluation candidates from the digital interview data, wherein the indicators comprise visual indicators, and wherein the extracting the indicators comprises identifying a respective visual indicator from the respective model for the respective evaluation candidate;classifying, by the processing device, the evaluation candidates based on the indicators extracted from the digital interview data; anddetermining, by the ...

Customizable glass wall system

A customizable glass wall system is disclosed. The system comprises at least two glazed, transparent panes mounted to a frame, which is preferably less than five inches thick. The frame includes a removable headboard whereon multiple rollers are mounted. A film is attached to each of the rollers. The films can be selectively extended and retracted behind the transparent panes in the glass wall system by means of the rollers. Each of the films can be controlled individually by a motor driving each of the rollers. The films can be arranged in any combination to perform various functions, but most importantly, to allow various amounts and types of light to pass through the window system in order to control the thermal insulation of the glass wall system. The system can be automated based on time, amount of sunlight, weather, temperature, and user preference.

Data transfer via tile overlay

A management system of a computing device provides enhanced functionality via selectable icons (e.g., tiles), presented on a home screen, that may be overlaid to perform overlay operations such as data transfer, payment, and/or granting of certain authorizations or permissions. Users are able to more readily perform cross-application and/or cross-entity operations via, for example, the operating system of a computing device without needing to engage with as many entities (or applications thereof). Tile overlay operations may be managed and reviewed via an application.

Model-driven candidate sorting

Methods and systems for model-driven candidate sorting for evaluating digital interviews are described. In one embodiment, a model-driven candidate-sorting tool selects a data set of digital interview data for sorting. The data set includes candidate for interviewing candidates (also referred to herein as interviewees). The model-driven candidate-sorting tool analyzes the candidate data for the respective interviewing candidate to identify digital interviewing cues and applies the digital interview cues to a prediction model to predict an achievement index for the respective interviewing candidate. This is performed without reviewer input at the model-driven candidate-sorting tool. The list of interview candidates is sorted according the predicted achievement indices and the sorted list is presented to the reviewer in a user interface.

Orthogonal SQUID Arrays on a Baseline with Rotation

A system is provided for detecting a radio frequency signal. The system includes a dielectric platform, a first SQUID array, a second array of SQUIDs and a processing component. The dielectric platform has a first planar surface and a second planar surface that is disposed at an angle relative to the first planar surface. The first array of SQUIDs is disposed on the first planar surface and can output a first detection signal based on the radio frequency signal. The second array of SQUIDs is disposed on the second planar surface and can output a second detection signal based on the radio frequency signal. The processing component can determine a first plane from which the radio frequency signal is transmitting based on the first detection signal and the second detection signal. 1. A system for detecting a radio frequency signal , said system comprising:a dielectric platform having a first planar surface and a second planar surface that is disposed at an angle relative to said first planar surface;a first array of superconducting quantum interference devices disposed on said first planar surface, said first array being operable to output a first detection signal based on the radio frequency signal;a second array of superconducting quantum interference devices disposed on said second planar surface, said second array being operable to output a second detection signal based on the radio frequency signal; anda processing component operable to determine a first plane from which the radio frequency signal is transmitting based on the first detection signal and the second detection signal.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a rotation component operable to rotate said dielectric platform from a first position to a second position,wherein when said dielectric platform is in the first position, said first array is operable to output the first detection signal, said second array is operable to output the second detection signal and processing component is operable ...

Load-Facing Winch

A system and method for a load-facing winch are described for hauling or lifting loads at least 30° from center of the primary support object. The load-facing winch includes a winch-mount that includes a housing, a center-pivot, a mounting-plate, and a plurality of springs. The mounting-plate is attached to the winch and tilts and/or turns about the center-pivot, which allows the winch to face the load. By directing the winch to face the load, angular resistance against a moving fairlead may be reduced. 1. A winch comprising:a motor;a rotatable drum for winding a line;wherein the rotatable drum is connected to the motor; one or more elongated rods extending longitudinally within a frame and in substantially parallel relation to the drum axis,', 'a fairlead through which the line penetrates,', 'wherein the fairlead is connected to the rods, and', 'wherein the fairlead is movable along the length of the rods;, 'a winch-line-guide for positioning the line during winding, comprising a housing;', 'wherein the housing is attached to a primary support object;', 'a center-pivot;', 'wherein the center-pivot is attached to the housing;', 'a mounting-plate;', 'wherein the mounting-plate is suspended from the pivot and connected to the rotatable drum;', 'a plurality of springs; and', 'wherein the springs are attached to the housing and/or mounting-plate.}, 'a winch-mount comprising2. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the winch-mount further comprises one or more spring-securement brackets that extend from the housing and/or mounting-plate claim 1 , and to which one or more springs are attached.3. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the winch-mount further comprises one or more springs directly secured to the housing and/or mounting-plate.4. The winch of claim 1 , wherein the winch-mount comprises one ore more compression springs claim 1 , variable springs claim 1 , coil springs claim 1 , flat springs claim 1 , serpentine springs claim 1 , cantilever springs claim 1 , coil springs claim ...

Piezoelectric biometric card security

Systems and methods provide for authenticating a user attempting to make a payment using a piezoelectric device are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the piezoelectric device can be embedded on a credit card, debit card, or other form of payment card and signals generated by the piezoelectric device can be used to authenticate the user when making the payment. For example, the user can squeeze or manipulate the piezoelectric device in a specific predetermined pattern and the resulting electric charge or induced current generated by the piezoelectric device can facilitate transmitting a signal to a point of sale device, and the point of sale device can authenticate the user based on the signal. In other embodiments, the piezoelectric device can contain circuitry and/or logic that can authenticate the user and send a confirmation signal to the point of sale device to authenticate the payment.

Methods for Powering an Intermittent-Duty Cycle Winch

A method of powering an intermittent-duty cycle winch is disclosed. The method includes identifying a number of amp-hours required to power the winch through one duty cycle, identifying a minimum required rest period between two consecutive duty cycles, and assembling a power supply unit that powers the winch based, at least in part, on the duty cycle and the rest period. The duty cycle is mechanically or thermally limited. The power supply unit includes at least two components: a power storage unit and a charging unit that recharges the power storage unit during the rest periods. The power storage unit powers the winch through at least one duty cycle. The charging unit recharges the power storage unit during the rest period so that the power storage can power the winch through at least a second duty cycle that immediately follows the end of the minimum required rest period. 1. A method of powering an intermittent-duty cycle winch , comprising:identifying a number of amp-hours required to power the winch though one duty cycle, wherein the duty cycle comprises paying out and winding up a line, and wherein the duty cycle is mechanically limited, thermally limited, or both;identifying a minimum required rest period required between two consecutive duty cycles; a power storage unit; and', 'a charging unit that recharges the power storage unit during the rest periods,', 'wherein the power storage unit stores and provides enough Amperage to power the winch through at least one duty cycle, and wherein the charging unit recharges the power storage unit at a rapid enough rate during the rest period that the power storage unit has enough power to power the winch through at least a second duty cycle., 'assembling a power supply unit that powers the winch, the power supply comprising2. The method of claim 1 , wherein continuously paying the line completely out and winding the line completely up comprises a winch operation set.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the duty cycle ...

MODEL-ASSISTED EVALUATION AND INTELLIGENT INTERVIEW FEEDBACK

A computing system includes a processing device to execute instructions to: store a trained modeling function that embodies a correlation between historical ratings and historical evaluation results of recorded responses that were responsive to prompts presented to a set of persons; receive a request to initiate a digital evaluation process for a second person; receive recorded responses of the second person that are responsive to the prompts; generate, by applying the trained modeling function to the recorded responses of the second person, a reviewing sequence by which to view the recorded responses of the second person. The reviewing sequence orders the recorded responses from a most predictive prompt to a least predictive prompt to reduce a time required to efficiently determine an evaluation result. The system further transmits data that causes display of a list of the recorded responses of the second person in the reviewing sequence. 1. A method comprising:storing, by a processing device, a trained modeling function, wherein the trained modeling function embodies a correlation between historical ratings and historical evaluation results of recorded responses that were responsive to a plurality of prompts presented to a set of persons;receiving a request to initiate a digital evaluation process for a second person being evaluated;receiving recorded responses of the second person that are responsive to the plurality of prompts;generating, by the processing device applying the trained modeling function to the recorded responses of the second person, a reviewing sequence by which to view the recorded responses of the second person, the reviewing sequence ordering the recorded responses of the second person from a most predictive prompt to a least predictive prompt of the plurality of prompts, to reduce a time required by an evaluator to efficiently determine an evaluation result of the second person as compared to reviewing recorded responses of the reviewing ...

Model-driven candidate sorting based on audio cues

Methods and systems for model-driven candidate sorting based on audio cues for evaluating digital interviews are described. In one embodiment, an audio cue generator identifies utterances in audio data of a digital interview. The utterances each include a group of one or more words spoken by a candidate in the digital interview. The audio cue generator generates audio cues of the digital interview based on the identified utterances. The audio cues are applies to a prediction model to predict an achievement index for the candidate based on the audio cues. The candidate is displayed in a list of candidates based on the achievement index. The list of candidates is sorted according to the candidates' achievement index.

Load-facing winch

A system and method for a load-facing winch are described for hauling or lifting loads at least 30° from center of the primary support object. The load-facing winch includes a winch-mount that includes a housing, a center-pivot, a mounting-plate, and a plurality of springs. The mounting-plate is attached to the winch and tilts and/or turns about the center-pivot, which allows the winch to face the load. By directing the winch to face the load, angular resistance against a moving fairlead may be reduced.

NOVEL HERBICIDES

Bicyclic dione compounds, and derivatives thereof, which are suitable for use as herbicides. 2. Compounds according to claim 1 , wherein Ris hydrogen claim 1 , C-Calkyl or C-Calkoxy.3. Compounds according to claim 1 , wherein Ris hydrogen or methyl.4. Compounds according to claim 1 , wherein D is C-Calkylene or C-Calkylene substituted by C-Calkyl or C-CalkoxyC-Calkyl.5. Compounds according to claim 1 , wherein E is optionally substituted C-Calkylene or optionally substituted Calkenylene.6. Compounds according to claim 1 , wherein Het is an optionally substituted monocyclic 5- or 6-membered nitrogen or sulfur containing heteroaromatic ring.11. A method of controlling grasses and weeds in crops of useful plants claim 1 , which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula I claim 1 , as defined in claim 1 , or of a composition comprising such a compound claim 1 , to the plants or to the locus thereof.12. (canceled)13. A composition according to claim 12 , which claim 12 , in addition to comprising the compound of formula I claim 12 , comprises a further herbicide as mixing partner.14. A composition according to claim 12 , which claim 12 , in addition to comprising the compound of formula I claim 12 , comprises a safener.15. A composition according to claim 12 , which claim 12 , in addition to comprising the compound of formula I claim 12 , comprises a further herbicide as mixing partner and a safener. The present invention relates to novel, herbicidally active cyclic diones, and derivatives thereof, to processes for their preparation, to compositions comprising those compounds, and to their use in controlling weeds, especially in crops of useful plants, or in inhibiting plant growth.Cyclic diones having herbicidal action are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,175,135 and U.S. Pat. No. 4,209,532.Novel bicyclic diones, and derivatives thereof, having herbicidal and growth-inhibiting properties have now been found.The present ...

Method and system of hierarchical metadata management and application

A method of metadata management is provided. Metadata associated with information objects is important in the management and classification of electronic information referred to as information objects. A metadata schema structure definition is defined enabling a metadata schema to be applied to the information objects to ensure consistent creation and management of hierarchical metadata across and organization and interoperability between different metadata schemas.

NOVEL HERBICIDES

Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for use as herbicides: wherein R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or cyclopropyl, Ris hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, vinyl, propenyl, ethynyl, propynyl, halogen, or optionally substituted phenyl, Ris methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or methoxy, Rand Rare hydrogen or together form a double bond, A is C-Ccycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted once or twice by C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Calkylcarbonyloxy, C-Calkenyl, ═O or ═N—R, or A is cyclohexyl substituted once, at the 4-position, by one (C-Ccycloalkyl)methoxy, C-Ccycloalkyloxy, C-Calkenyl-CH-oxy, or benzyloxy substituent, or A is decahydro-1-naphthyl or decahydro-2-naphthyl, or A is optionally substituted phenyl, and G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or a latentiating group. 2. Compound according to claim 1 , whereinR is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or cyclopropyl,{'sup': '1', 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '7', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Ris hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, vinyl, propenyl, ethynyl, propynyl, halogen, phenyl, or phenyl substituted by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, halogen, nitro or cyano,'}{'sup': '2', 'Ris methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or methoxy,'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen or together form a double bond,'}{'sub': 3', '7', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '2', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '7', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'sup': 10', '10, 'A is C-Ccycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted once or twice by C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Calkylcarbonyloxy, C-Calkenyl, ═O or ═N—R, where Ris hydroxyl, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-CalkoxyC-Calkoxy or C-Chaloalkoxy,'}or A is optionally substituted phenyl, andG is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium, or latentiating group,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the ...

Method of combating and controlling pests

The use of a compound of formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1 , or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs.

EXPANDABLE SPINAL PROSTHESIS

A device for insertion between spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae is provided and may include a rod having a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion. The first threaded portion may be coupled to the second threaded portion at a joint. A plurality of members may be movable between a compressed condition and an extended condition when the rod is rotated relative to the plurality of members. The first threaded portion and the second threaded portion may be uncoupled at the joint after the plurality of members are moved from the extended condition to the compressed condition. 1. A device for insertion between spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae comprising:a rod having a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion, said first threaded portion coupled to said second threaded portion at a joint; anda plurality of members movable between a compressed condition and an extended condition when said rod is rotated relative to said plurality of members, said first threaded portion and said second threaded portion being uncoupled at said joint after said plurality of members are moved from said extended condition to said compressed condition.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a first collar rotatably supporting said rod at one of said first threaded portion and said second threaded portion.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a second collar threadably attached to the other of said first threaded portion and said second threaded portion when said plurality of members are in said extended condition.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein said rod is rotated relative to said second collar when said plurality of members are moved from said extended condition to said compressed condition.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein said second collar is threadably attached to said first threaded portion when said plurality of members are in said compressed condition.6. The device of claim 3 , wherein rotation of said rod causes said second collar ...

INCISION-LESS LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT

A laparoscopic instrument is placed into the abdomen without the creation of a skin incision. The laparoscopic instrument includes a shaft that does not exceed 1.6 mm in diameter. The shaft has a beveled end and is inserted into an abdomen similar to the placement of a needle, without use of a scalpel. Operating instruments are introduced into the abdomen through the umbilical port using a docking device, and are then docked to the beveled end of the shaft after the shaft is introduced through the abdomen. Multiple types of operating instruments can be placed on the beveled end of the shaft during the surgical procedure. Each operating instrument is docked with a holster during introduction into and withdrawal from the umbilical port and is removed from the holster only when in use. When removed from the holster it is locked to the shaft and cannot be dropped. 1. An incision-less laparoscopic instrument , comprising:an outer shaft having a diameter that does not exceed 1.6 mm;said outer shaft having a beveled leading end so that it is adapted for insertion into tissue in a needle-like manner, thus requiring no incision and leaving no scar;a cutting head having a leading end equipped with blades or graspers;said cutting head having a cylindrical trailing end that defines a lumen;a cylindrical locking mechanism positioned in said cylindrical trailing end;a holster for holding said cutting head when said cutting head is introduced through a patient's umbilical port and withdrawn through said umbilical port;said leading end of said outer shaft releasably engaged to said cylindrical locking mechanism so that locking and unlocking of said cutting head to and from said holster is controlled by manipulation of said outer shaft.2. The laparoscopic instrument of claim 1 , further comprising:said locking mechanism including an inner ring and an outer ring;said inner ring mounted within said outer ring; andsaid outer ring non-rotatably mounted within said cylindrical trailing ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED SECURITY ACCESS POLICY FOR A DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A method and system for providing an automated security access policy in a document management system are described. The security policies are applied based on metadata rules. Once a document is added to the document managements system, the metadata rules are evaluated using the metadata of the document. Based on the results of the evaluation security access policies are applied to the document. 1. A system for automatically creating a security access policy to an electronic document in a document management system , the system comprising:a processor; and associate metadata with the document, the metadata comprising one or more attributes of the document;', 'configure security access policies to be applied to documents in the document management system, comprising specifying one or more metadata rules governing application of security access policies to the documents, and specifying a dynamic metadata, which is dynamically retrieved based on external content analysis of the document performed outside the document management system, comprising the metadata not inferred from contents of the document; and', 'determine the security access policy to be applied to the document to be added to the document management system based on said one or more metadata rules and the metadata associated with the document., 'a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, having computer readable instructions stored thereon for execution by the processor, causing the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer readable instructions further cause the processor to:create said one or more metadata rules;store said one or more metadata rules in a permissions setting configuration file; andcommunicate the permissions setting configuration file to the document management system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the computer readable instructions further cause the processor to configure a permission configuration web page for said one or more metadata rules.4. The system of ...

ASPHALT BRICK DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

The present invention provides an asphalt brick device and method of manufacture, the asphalt brick device used for repairing potholes and other roadway deformities, as provided in the present invention. An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide an asphalt brick device that is of predictable and readily-varied composition that reflects the characteristics of the targeted repair site, ambient conditions, logistical requirements such as delivery and sizing of the material, and operational requirements. Further, the asphalt brick device may be configured to be stackable to satisfy user-defined asphalt repair delivery and ordering requirements. 1. An asphalt brick device having a predetermined shape , comprising:a body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface and a rear surface to define a specific shape;wherein the body comprises an aggregate and a binding agent of a user-selected relative proportion by one of volume and of weight based on pre-determined calculations;wherein the aggregate and binding agent are mixable when the body is in a first state;wherein when the asphalt brick device is adapted to be transportable and stacked.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body is configured to operate in a first state and a second state claim 1 , the first state a moldable state and the second state a solid state.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first state operates above a first temperature and the second state operates below a second temperature.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the first temperature is 250 degree F.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the aggregate is comprised of at least one of crushed stone claim 1 , gravel claim 1 , sand claim 1 , silt and clay.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the binding agent is comprised of a bituminous material.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the binding agent is in the range of 4-8 percent by weight of the mixed aggregate and binding agent.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

High Temperature Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (Hi-SQUID) Method

A High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Superconducting Quantum Interference Device and methods for fabrication can include at least one bi-Superconducting Quantum Interference Device. The bi-SQUID can include an HTS substrate that can be formed with a step edge. A superconducting loop of YBCO can be deposited on the step edge to establish two Josephson Junctions. A superconducting path that bi-sects the superconducting loop path can also be deposited onto the substrate. In some embodiments, the bisecting path can cross the step edge twice, and the bisecting path can be ion milled at one of the crossing points to round the bisecting path and thereby remove the fourth Josephson Junction at the other crossing point. In still other embodiments, the bisecting path can be completely on the upper shelf (or the lower shelf), and the bisecting path can be ion damaged, ion damaged, or particle damaged, to establish the third Josephson Junction.

VERTEBRAL OSTEOSYNTHESIS EQUIPMENT

This equipment comprises at least one connecting bar and at least one sacrum anchor assembly (-). According to the invention, each sacrum anchor assembly comprises two sacral anchor screws (), a link assembly () including: a sacral connecting part () assembled to a sacral anchor plate () with polyaxiality, i.e. having possible multi-directional tilting relative to the said first screw (), and possible pivot relative to the said sacral anchor plate (); two nuts () able to be screwed onto the said shanks () of the said first and second screws (), a first nut () is able to clamp this part () against a bearing surface () formed in the said first screw (), for tilt and pivot immobilisation of this part () relative to the said sacral anchor plate (). 1. A vertebral osteosynthesis equipment comprising:at least one connecting bar able to link several vertebrae;bone anchoring members suitable for anchoring of this connecting bar onto the vertebrae;connecting parts allowing the connecting bar to be connected to these bone anchoring members; and two sacral anchor screws, the first intended to be implanted in the first vertebra of the sacrum and the second intended to be implanted in the second vertebra of the sacrum, each screw comprising a threaded base portion intended to be inserted in the corresponding vertebra, a bearing surface and a threaded proximal shank, the shape of said bearing surface of the said first screw being a portion of a sphere;', a sacral connecting part comprising an orifice for engaging on said connecting bar, an orifice for engaging on the shank of said first screw and a bearing surface shaped as a portion of a sphere able to bear upon the said bearing surface formed in the said first screw, this bearing being obtained via polyaxiality i.e. the sacral connecting part having possible multi-directional tilting relative to the said first screw;', 'a sacral anchor plate comprising a first orifice intended to engage on the shank of the said first screw and ...

Resonantly-Enhanced Optical Phase Detection of RF Signals in LiNBO3

A system is provided for use with an optical input signal for detecting a phase difference between a first RF signal having a first phase and a second RF signal having a second phase. The system includes and optical waveguide, a first optical resonant cavity, a first RF receiver, a second optical resonant cavity and a second RF receiver. The optical resonant cavities include a non-linear electro-optical material. The first RF receiver affects the first non-linear electro-optical material of the first optical resonant cavity. The second RF receiver affects the second non-linear electro-optical material of first optical resonant cavity. The optical waveguide outputs an optical output signal based on the optical input signal as modified by the first optical resonant cavity as affected by the first RF receiver receiving the first RF signal and as modified by the second optical resonant cavity as affected by the second RF receiver. 1. A system for use with an optical input signal for detecting a phase difference between a first RF signal having a first phase and a second RF signal having a second phase , said system comprising:an optical waveguide comprising an optical input, an optical output and an optical transmission portion separating said optical input from said optical output, said optical input being arranged to receive the optical input signal;a first optical resonant cavity comprising a first non-linear electro-optical material;a first RF receiver arranged at a first location to receive the first RF signal and being operable to affect said first non-linear electro-optical material of said first optical resonant cavity;a second optical resonant cavity comprising a second non-linear electro-optical material;a second RF receiver arranged at a second location to receive the second RF signal and being operable to affect said second non-linear electro-optical material of said second optical resonant cavity,wherein said optical waveguide is further operable to output ...

DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE

A dust collection tube arrangement is provided. The tube arrangement includes an outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tube and the inner tube have a hollow configuration. The inner tube has a diameter lesser than that of the outer tube. The inner tube moves fore and aft with respect to the outer tube. The outer and inner tubes provide a passage for dust and airflow along with adjustable length of tube arrangement based on a position of the inner tube with respect to the outer tube. 1. A dust collection tube arrangement , the tube arrangement comprising:an outer tube having a hollow configuration; andan inner tube having a hollow configuration, the inner tube having a diameter lesser than that of the outer tube, the inner tube configured to move fore and aft with respect to the outer tube;wherein the outer and inner tubes are configured to provide a passage for dust and airflow, such that a length of the tube arrangement is adjustable based on a position of the inner tube with respect to the outer tube.2. The tube arrangement of further comprising a sealing means provided at an interface of the inner tube and the outer tube.3. The tube arrangement of claim 2 , wherein the outer and inner tubes are made of a first material and the sealing means is made of a second material claim 2 , the second material being different from that of the first material.4. The tube arrangement of claim 1 , wherein one end of each of the inner and outer tubes includes a nozzle for connection with a dust inlet hose and a dust outlet hose.5. The tube arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the tube arrangement is associated with a drill boom segment of a roof bolter claim 1 , the outer tube being attached to a main drill boom and the inner tube being attached to an extendable portion.6. The tube arrangement of claim 5 , wherein the movement of the inner tube within the outer tube is based on a movement of the main drill boom.7. The tube arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the tube arrangement is ...

Electromagnetic Signal Phase Discrimination Using Superconductive Sensors And A Nonlinear Detector

First and second superconductive sensors receive an electromagnetic signal. The first and second superconductive sensors are spaced apart such that there is a phase difference between the electromagnetic signal as received at the first and second superconductive sensors. The first and second superconductive sensors output respective first and second voltage signals corresponding to the electromagnetic signal as received by the first and second superconductive sensors. A nonlinear detector detects a voltage difference between the first and second voltage signals and provides an output signal representing the detected voltage difference. The output signal corresponds to the phase difference between the electromagnetic signal as received at the first and second superconductive sensors. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a first superconductive sensor, an electromagnetic signal;receiving, by a second superconductive sensor, the electromagnetic signal, wherein the first and second superconductive sensors are spaced apart such that there is a phase difference between the electromagnetic signal as received at the first superconductive sensor and the electromagnetic signal as received at the second superconductive sensor;outputting, by the first superconductive sensor, a first voltage signal corresponding to the electromagnetic signal as received by the first superconductive sensor;outputting, by the second superconductive sensor, a second voltage signal corresponding to the electromagnetic signal as received by the second superconductive sensor;detecting, by a nonlinear detector, a voltage difference between the first voltage signal and the second voltage signal; andproviding, by the nonlinear detector, an output signal representing the detected voltage difference between the first voltage signal and the second voltage signal that corresponds to the phase difference between the electromagnetic signal as received at the first superconductive sensor and the ...

EARTHING ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL PANEL

A rigid electrical panel has both a flexible printed circuit and an electrically conductive grounding layer embedded therein. The electrically conductive grounding layer is electrically connected to a grounding insert which is also embedded in the rigid material. The grounding insert has a base portion and an exposed portion. The electrically conductive grounding layer is connected to the base portion, and the exposed portion allows the grounding insert, and thus the electrically conductive grounding layer, to be electrically connected to a grounding point, for example on a gas turbine engine. 1. A rigid electrical panel for an electrical harness comprising:a rigid material;at least one electrical conductor embedded in the rigid material, each electrical conductor being arranged to transfer at least one electrical signal;an electrically conductive grounding layer embedded in the rigid material; anda grounding insert electrically connected to the electrically conductive grounding layer, wherein the grounding insert comprises:a base portion which is embedded in the rigid material and permanently fixed in position by the rigid material; andan exposed portion that is accessible from outside the panel to allow the grounding insert to be electrically connected to an external grounding element.2. A rigid electrical panel according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive grounding layer is in direct electrical contact with the base portion.3. A rigid electrical panel according to claim 1 , wherein:the grounding insert comprises an externally threaded portion that extends from the base portion; andthe electrically conductive grounding layer is clamped between the base portion and a nut that is threaded onto the externally threaded portion.4. A rigid electrical panel according to claim 3 , further comprising an electrically conductive washer between the nut and the electrically conductive grounding layer.5. A rigid electrical panel according to claim 4 , wherein:the ...

TOY SYSTEM WITH MANUALLY OPERATED SCANNER

A toy assembly includes: a platform configured to receive an object in a space extending from the platform; a dock configured to receive and hold a portable imaging device associated with a field of view, the dock being positioned relative to the platform such that the space extending from the platform overlaps with the field of view of the imaging device when the imaging device is received and held in the dock; a physical input configured to move in response to an applied manual force; and a movable connection between the physical input and the platform, the movable connection configured to move the platform relative to the imaging device in response to receiving a manual force. 1. A toy assembly comprising:a platform configured to receive an object in a space extending from the platform; at least one electronic processor,', 'an electronic storage coupled to the at least one electronic processor, and', 'an imaging device associated with a field of view, the dock being positioned relative to the platform such that the region extending from the platform overlaps with the field of view of the imaging device when the portable electronic device is received and held in the dock;, 'a dock configured to receive and hold a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device comprisinga crank configured to move in response to manual manipulation by an operator; anda gear assembly coupled to the crank and the platform, the gear assembly configured to transfer a motion of the crank to the platform such that the platform moves relative to the imaging device in response to operation of the crank.2. The toy assembly of claim 1 , wherein the portable electronic device comprises a smart phone.3. The toy assembly of claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises a lip at a perimeter of the platform claim 1 , the lip comprising one or more symbols.4. The toy assembly of claim 3 , wherein the symbols are configured to be imaged by the imaging device.5. A toy assembly comprising:a ...

Herbicidally active 2-(substituted-phenyl)-cyclopentane-1,3-dione compounds and derivatives thereof

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein the substituents are as defined herein, and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are thought to be suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof. 4. The compound of , wherein G is hydrogen; an agriculturally acceptable metal , or an agriculturally acceptable sulfonium or ammonium group; or G is —C(X)—Ror —C(X)—X—R , wherein X , R , X , Xand Rare as defined in .5. The compound of claim 4 , wherein:{'sup': a', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'b, 'when G is —C(X)—Ror —C(X)—X—R, then'}{'sup': a', 'b, 'Xand Xare oxygen,'}{'sup': 'c', 'Xis oxygen or sulfur,'}{'sup': 'a', 'sub': 1', '10', '2', '6', '2', '6', '3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '3', '6', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2, 'Ris C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-CalkoxyC-Calkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl(C-C)alkyl, or phenyl or phenyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 of, independently, C-Calkyl, C-Cfluoroalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Cfluoroalkoxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano or nitro, or a monocyclic 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl or a monocyclic 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 of, independently, C-Calkyl, C-Cfluoroalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Cfluoroalkoxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or cyano; and'}{'sup': 'b', 'sub': 1', '10', '2', '5', '2', '2', '4', '2', '5', '2', '2', '4', '3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '3', '6', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2, 'Ris C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl-CH—, C-Calkenyl-CH(Me)-, C-Calkynyl-CH—, C-Calkynyl-CH(Me)-, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-CalkoxyC-Calkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl(C-C)alkyl, or phenyl or ...

SQUID Having Integrated Resistive Element

A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) for mobile magnetic sensing applications comprising: at least two Josephson junction electrically connected to a superconducting loop; and a resistive element connected in series with one of the Josephson junctions in the superconducting loop. 1. A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) for mobile magnetic sensing applications comprising:at least two Josephson junctions electrically connected to a superconducting loop; anda resistive element connected in series with one of the Josephson junctions in the superconducting loop.2. The SQUID of claim 1 , wherein the resistive element is a resistor.3. The SQUID of claim 1 , wherein the resistive element is a capacitor.4. The SQUID of claim 1 , wherein the resistive element comprises at least one resistor and at least one capacitor.5. The SQUID of claim 1 , wherein the SQUID is mounted to a mobile platform.6. The SQUID of claim 5 , wherein the SQUID is not connected to a feedback loop.7. The SQUID of claim 5 , wherein the SQUID is electrically coupled to and forms a part of an array of SQUIDs wherein each SQUID in the array comprises the same characteristics as the SQUID of .8. The SQUID of claim 1 , wherein the SQUID is a direct current (DC) SQUID.9. The SQUID of claim 1 , wherein the SQUID comprises three Josephson junctions coupled together to form a bi-SQUID.10. A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) array for mobile magnetic sensing applications comprising:a plurality of SQUIDs electrically connected together to form the array, wherein each of the SQUIDs comprises two Josephson junctions electrically connected to a superconducting loop, and a resistive element connected in series between the Josephson junctions within the superconducting loop such that a direct current (DC) response of the SQUID array is attenuated below a threshold value.11. The SQUID array of claim 10 , wherein the resistive element is selected from the group ...

Magnetic Sensor with Combined High Pass Flux Concentrator and Flux Biasing Circuit

A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) for mobile applications comprising: a superconducting flux transformer having a pickup coil and an input coil, wherein the input coil is inductively coupled to a Josephson junction; a resistive element connected in series between the pickup coil and the input coil so as to function as a high pass filter such that direct current (DC) bias current is prevented from flowing through the input coil; and a flux bias circuit electrically connected in parallel to the superconducting flux transformer between the pickup coil and the input coil so as to reduce motion-induced noise. 1. A magnetic sensor for mobile applications comprising:a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID);a superconducting flux transformer having a pickup coil and an input coil, wherein the input coil is inductively coupled to the SQUID;a resistive element connected in series between the pickup coil and the input coil so as to function as a high pass filter such that direct current (DC) bias current below a threshold is impeded from flowing through the input coil; anda flux bias circuit electrically connected in parallel to the superconducting flux transformer between the pickup coil and the input coil so as to provide a DC flux bias to the SQUID.2. The magnetic sensor of claim 1 , wherein the superconducting flux transformer is an 8 millimeter multilayer flux transformer.3. The magnetic sensor of claim 1 , wherein the superconducting flux transformer is a 16 millimeter multilayer flux transformer.4. The magnetic sensor of claim 1 , wherein the SQUID is a flip-chip DC SQUID magnetometer.5. The magnetic sensor of claim 3 , wherein the resistive element is a resistor.6. The magnetic sensor of claim 3 , wherein the resistive element is a capacitor.7. The magnetic sensor of claim 3 , wherein the magnetic sensor is mounted to a mobile platform.8. The magnetic sensor of claim 1 , wherein the SQUID is an array of SQUIDs.9. The magnetic sensor of ...

Trickle-Charged Vehicle Winch Mechanism

A vehicle winch mechanism includes a drum, a motor and transmission, at least one drum and motor side support, at least one battery, and a motive trickle charge mechanism. The drum pays out and takes in a line. The motor and transmission drive the drum. The side supports couple the drum, the motor, or both to the vehicle. The battery provides power to the motor. The motive trickle charge mechanism charges the battery. In one embodiment, the motive trickle charge mechanism includes a permanent magnet, an enclosure housing the magnet, and two or more sets of conductive coils wrapped around the enclosure and electrically coupled to the battery. The enclosure houses the magnet such that the magnet freely moves and changes orientation within the enclosure. The coils of an individual set of coils are aligned along parallel planes, and the coils of separate sets are aligned along intersecting planes. 1. A vehicle winch mechanism , comprising:a drum that pays out and takes in a line;a motor and transmission that drive the drum;at least one battery that provides power to the motor; and a permanent magnet;', 'an enclosure housing the magnet such that the magnet freely moves, changes orientation, or both, within the enclosure; and', 'two or more sets of conductive coils wrapped around the enclosure and electrically coupled to the battery, the coils of an individual set aligned along parallel planes, and the coils of separate sets aligned along intersecting planes., 'a motive trickle charge mechanism that charges the battery, comprising2. The vehicle winch mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the coils of separate sets are aligned along perpendicular planes.3. The vehicle winch mechanism of claim 2 , comprising three sets of coils.4. The vehicle winch mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the motor claim 1 , transmission and battery are mounted inside the drum.5. The vehicle winch mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the permanent magnet is spherical.6. The vehicle winch mechanism of claim 1 , ...

BIOMARKERS FOR RESISTANCE TO PORCINE CIRCOVIRUS 2 ASSOCIATED DISEASE

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing resistance to PCV2 infection in pigs. The increased resistance may be the result of siRNA or genetic modification through CRISPR or a vectored virus targeting SNPs that are resistant to PCV2 infection. 1. A method of increasing resistance to PCV2 infection in an animal comprising the step of genetically modifying said animal such that it includes nucleic acid sequences encoding for SYNGR2 p.Arg63Cys , wherein resistance is determined by a comparison of the severity and/or incidence of clinical signs of PCV2 infection or PCVAD in animals that have been genetically modified with animals that have not been genetically modified.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein CRISPR-Cas9 is used to edit the genome of the animal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the editing converts p.Arg63Arg to p.Arg63Cys.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein resistance to PCV2 infection in an animal is increased by at least 10%.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the incidence and/or severity of clinical signs of PCV2 infection or PCVAD are decreased at least 10% in animals that have been genetically modified in comparison to those animals that have not been genetically modified.6. A genetically modified animal wherein said genetically modified animal has nucleic acid sequences encoding for SYNGR2 p.Arg63Cys inserted into the genome of said animal.7. A composition for reducing the incidence and or severity of clinical signs of PCV2 infection or PCVAD comprising a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier together with siRNA that blocks p.Arg63Arg.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the siRNA is selected from the group consisting of any one of SEQ ID NOS. 1-4 or any combination of SEQ ID NOS. 1-4. This invention was made with government support under 2014-36100-06031, 2015-36100-06031, 2016-36100-06031, NA/NI17AHDRXXXXG037, and 2017-67015-26634 awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and ...

AUGMENTED BEACON AND GEO-FENCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods for providing augmented beacons are described. In one implementation, an augmented beacon server receives a definition of an augmented beacon defining a geographical area of interest, where digital content is associated with the augmented beacon. Based on a determination that a target device is within the geographical area of interest of the augmented beacon, the augmented beacon server provides an unique identifier associated with the augmented beacon to the target device, where the unique identifier comprises an indication that the digital content associated with the augmented beacon can be displayed by the target device. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:defining an augmented beacon comprising a geographical area of interest;receiving a request to authorize a transaction occurring at a physical location within the geographical area of interest of the augmented beacon, wherein the transaction appears to be initiated by a particular user;in response to receiving the request, determining whether a device associated with the particular user is located within the geographical area of interest of the augmented beacon; andauthorizing or declining the transaction based on the determining of whether the device is located within the geographical area of interest.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the geographical area of interest comprises geographical coordinates and a defined area based on the geographical coordinates.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying an object in motion associated with the augmented beacon;determining geographical locations of the object moving over time; andupdating the definition of the augmented beacon based on the geographical locations of the object.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the object is selected from the group consisting of a vehicle claim 3 , a person claim 3 , and a mobile device.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the location of the object comprises periodically ...

Herbicidally Active 2-(Substituted-Phenyl)-Cyclopentane-1,3-Dione Compounds and Derivatives Thereof

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: Rand R, independently of each other, are hydrogen, fluorine or C-Calkyl; Ris hydrogen or methyl (preferably hydrogen); and the other substituents are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are thought to be suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof. 2. The compound as claimed in , wherein G is hydrogen; an agriculturally acceptable metal , or an agriculturally acceptable sulfonium or ammonium group; or G is —C(X)—Ror —C(X)—X—R , wherein X , R , X , Xand Rare as defined in .3. The compound as claimed in claim 1 , wherein X claim 1 , Xand Xare oxygen;{'sup': 'a', 'sub': 1', '10', '2', '6', '2', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1, 'Ris C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl-methyl-, C-CalkoxyC-Calkyl, phenyl-methyl- (in which the phenyl is optionally substituted by 1 or 2 of, independently, C-Calkyl, Cfluoroalkyl, C-Calkoxy; Cfluoroalkoxy, fluorine, chlorine or cyano); phenyl or phenyl substituted by 1 or 2 of, independently, C-Calkyl, Cfluoroalkyl, C-Calkoxy, Cfluoroalkoxy, fluorine, chlorine or cyano; or monocyclic heteroaryl or monocyclic heteroaryl substituted by 1 or 2 of, independently, C-Calkyl, Cfluoroalkyl, C-Calkoxy, Cfluoroalkoxy, fluorine, chlorine or cyano;'}and{'sup': 'b', 'sub': 1', '10', '2', '5', '2', '2', '4', '2', '5', '2', '2', '4', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1, 'Ris C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl-CH—, C- ...

COMPONENT HAVING INSERT FOR RECEIVING THREADED FASTENERS

A component formed of a plastic matrix composite material is provided. The component has a metal liner which is fixed in a correspondingly shaped recess formed in the composite material. The liner has a threaded bore into which is screwed an externally threaded, hollow cylindrical, metal insert. The insert has an internal thread for receiving threaded fasteners. The mouth of the bore has engagement formations which engage with the insert to prevent rotation of the insert in the bore, an adjacent part of the insert being plastically deformed to engage with the engagement formations after being screwed into the bore. 1. A component formed of a plastic matrix composite material , the component having a metal liner which is fixed in a correspondingly shaped recess formed in the composite material , and the liner having a threaded bore into which is screwed an externally threaded , hollow cylindrical , metal insert;wherein the insert has an internal thread for receiving threaded fasteners, and the mouth of the bore has engagement formations which engage with the insert to prevent rotation of the insert in the bore, an adjacent part of the insert being plastically deformed to engage with the engagement formations after being screwed into the bore.2. A component according to claim 1 , wherein the liner is moulded into the composite material.3. A component according to claim 1 , wherein the recess and the outer surface of the liner are shaped to prevent rotation of the liner in the recess.4. A component according to claim 1 , wherein the recess and the outer surface of the liner are shaped to prevent axial movement of the liner in the recess.5. A component according to claim 1 , wherein the engagement formations are a row of serrations around the mouth of the bore.6. A component according to claim 1 , wherein the adjacent part of the insert has complimentary engagement formations which are plastically deformed to key with the engagement formations of the bore.7. A component ...

Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article

Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article The invention relates to packaging () for an attachable unit () for a smoking article () comprising a receiver () to receive an attachable unit and a guide () for aligning the smoking article with the attachable unit when the attachable unit is received by the receiver such that the attachable unit can be attached to the smoking article. The invention also relates to packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article comprising a receptacle or receiver in which the attachable unit is receivable and a gripping mechanism () to releasably hold the attachable unit within the receptacle or receiver when the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver. 143.-. (canceled)44. Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article comprising:a receptacle or receiver in which the attachable unit is receivable; anda gripping mechanism to releasably hold the attachable unit within the receptacle or receiver when the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver.45. Packaging according to claim 44 , further comprising:a sleeve portion; anda tray slidable within the sleeve portion,wherein the tray comprises the gripping mechanism and the receptacle or receiver.46. Packaging according to claim 45 , wherein the receptacle or receiver comprises a receiving aperture which is at least partially defined by a recess or cut-out formed in an upper panel of the tray.47. Packaging according to claim 46 , wherein the upper panel is arranged to be disposed parallel to a base panel of the tray when the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver.48. Packaging according to claim 46 , wherein the upper panel is arranged to be disposed nonparallel to a base panel of the tray the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver.49. Packaging according to claim 44 , wherein the tray comprises a plurality of side panels.50. Packaging according to claim 49 , wherein the gripping mechanism ...

EXTENDED BLOCKCHAINS FOR EVENT TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT

Blockchain-based systems and methods incorporate secure wallets; enhanced, randomized, secure identifiers for uniquely identifying discrete items; and cryptographically secure time-stamped blockchains. Role-based secure wallets include private cryptographic keys for digitally signing transactions for recording in a blockchain. Operations to be performed using role-based wallet can be permitted or restricted based on privileges associated with the respective wallets. Multiple blockchains can also be used to track transactions involving different units of account, for example, a measurement of a discrete product being transferred and an associated value of the transaction. 1. A computer-implemented method for storing transactional data in multiple blockchains , the method comprising performing by a computer the steps of:receiving transactional information comprising a plurality of data fields for a transaction, wherein a first one of the data fields comprises first data for the transaction defined using a first unit of account and wherein a second one of the data fields comprises second, different data for the same transaction defined using a second unit of account, wherein the transaction comprises a transfer of custody of a physical item, the physical item having associated therewith a unique identifier obtainable from a machine-readable code or device included in or on the physical item or packaging of the physical item;creating a first block including at least the first data for the transaction defined using the first unit of account;causing the first block to be added to a first blockchain that uses the first unit of account to track transactions;creating a second block including at least the second data for the transaction defined using the second unit of account and not requiring inclusion of the first data for the transaction defined using the first unit of account;causing the second block to be added to a second, separate blockchain that uses the second unit ...

EXTENDED BLOCKCHAINS FOR EVENT TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT

Blockchain-based systems and methods incorporate secure wallets; enhanced, randomized, secure identifiers for uniquely identifying discrete items; and cryptographically secure time-stamped blockchains. Role-based secure wallets include private cryptographic keys for digitally signing transactions for recording in a blockchain. Operations to be performed using role-based wallet can be permitted or restricted based on privileges associated with the respective wallets. Multiple blockchains can also be used to track transactions involving different units of account, for example, a measurement of a discrete product being transferred and an associated value of the transaction. 1. A computer-implemented method for managing transactional data in cryptographically-signed blocks in a blockchain-based system , the method comprising:identifying a plurality of digital wallets each comprising a private cryptographic key for digitally signing data recorded in a blockchain, wherein each digital wallet is respectively associated with at least one privilege defining a permitted or restricted operation of the digital wallet within the blockchain-based system, and wherein each digital wallet is respectively associated with a party attempting to perform a transaction;receiving, from at least one of the parties performing the transaction, (i) unencrypted data for validating the transaction and (ii) a reference to an existing block in the blockchain, the existing block comprising a hash, a public key, and encrypted data;validating the unencrypted transaction data by verifying the hash on the existing block and determining whether applying the public key to the unencrypted data yields the encrypted data in the existing block; andverifying whether the transaction can be performed based on the privileges associated with the digital wallets of the parties attempting to perform the transaction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital wallets are respectively associated with parties ...

PACKAGING FOR AN ATTACHABLE UNIT FOR A SMOKING ARTICLE

Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article The invention relates to packaging () for an attachable unit () for a smoking article () comprising a receiver () to receive an attachable unit and a guide () for aligning the smoking article with the attachable unit when the attachable unit is received by the receiver such that the attachable unit can be attached to the smoking article. The invention also relates to packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article comprising a receptacle or receiver in which the attachable unit is receivable and a gripping mechanism () to releasably hold the attachable unit within the receptacle or receiver when the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver. 143.-. (canceled)44. Packaging for an attachable unit for a smoking article comprising:a sleeve portion comprising a base panel and an upper panel;a tray slidable within the sleeve portion, wherein the tray comprises a plurality of side panels, and a base panel adjacent to the base panel of the sleeve portion; anda guide member configured to provide a reactive force against the upper panel of the sleeve portion to keep the base panel of the tray substantially parallel to the upper panel of the sleeve portion as the tray is slid within the sleeve portion, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the plurality of side panels has a height which is between 20% and 80% of a height of a side panel of the sleeve portion.45. Packaging according to claim 44 , wherein the tray comprises a receptacle or receiver in which the attachable unit is receivable and wherein the receptacle or receiver comprises a receiving aperture which is at least partially defined by a recess or cut-out formed in an upper panel of the tray.46. Packaging according to claim 45 , wherein the upper panel of the sleeve portion is arranged to be disposed parallel to the base panel of the tray when the attachable unit is received in the receptacle or receiver.47. Packaging according to ...

Augment Orchestration in An Artificial Reality Environment

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an artificial reality system orchestrating interactions between virtual object “augments.” The orchestration can include linking, which can be forming two or more augments into a combination, embedding an augment within an existing combination, or triggering an action mapped to the linking of those augments. Another type of orchestration can include extracting, which can refer to taking an augment out of an existing combination, either by removing it from the combination or copying the augment to leave a version in the combination and having another version outside the combination. 1. A method for unlinking virtual objects in a 3D artificial reality environment , wherein the 3D artificial reality environment orchestrates interactions between a plurality of virtual objects , the method comprising:receiving a selection of one or more extraction virtual objects from within a collection augment that is a collection of multiple virtual objects including the one or more extraction virtual objects;when a removal control has been activated, causing a version of the one or more extraction virtual objects to be in the 3D artificial reality environment while removing the one or more extraction virtual objects from the collection augment; andwhen no removal control has been activated, causing the version of the one or more extraction virtual objects to be in the 3D artificial reality environment while keeping another version of the one or more extraction virtual objects in the collection augment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the collection augment was created in response to an indication claim 1 , from a user claim 1 , to link a first virtual object and a second virtual object claim 1 , wherein the indication was received by an XR device recognizing a user gesture comprising the user causing a 3D volume of the first virtual object to intersect with a 3D volume of the second virtual object.3. The method of claim 1 ,wherein ...

System and Method For Broadband Far and Near Field Radio Frequency Radiation Detection Using Superconducting Quantum Detector Arrays

An antenna includes a plurality of superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) arrays on a chip, and a printed circuit board (PCB) formed with a cutout for receiving the chip. The PCB is formed with a set of coplanar transmission lines, and the chip is inserted into the cutout so that each said transmission line connects to a respective SQUID array. A cryogenic system can cool the chip to a temperature that causes a transition to superconductivity for the SQUID arrays. A thermal radome can be placed around the chip, the PCB and the cryogenic system to maintain the temperature. A DC bias can be applied to the SQUID arrays to facilitate RF detection. The SQUID array, chip and CPW transmission lines can cooperate to allow for both detection of said RF energy and conversion of said RF energy to a signal without requiring the use of a conductive antenna dish. 1. An antenna comprising:at least one array of a plurality of superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) arranged on a chip;a printed circuit board (PCB) formed with a cutout for receiving said chip, said PCB also being formed with at least one set of radio frequency co-planar waveguide (CPVV) transmission lines, with each said at least one transmission line connected to a respective said array;a cryogenic system in thermal communication with said chip for maintaining a said chip at a temperature that causes a transition to superconductivity for said plurality of SQUIDs; and,a thermal radome surrounding said chip, said PCB and said cryogenic system.2. The antenna of further comprising a vacuum radome surrounding said thermal radome.3. The antenna of claim 2 , wherein said SQUIDs are made of materials selected from the set consisting of Niobium claim 2 , YBaCuO[x≈6.92] and DyBaCuO.4. The antenna of claim 3 , wherein said SQUIDs are composed of Niobium and cryogenic system maintains said temperature at or below about nine degrees Kelvin (T=9° K).5. The antenna of wherein said SQUIDs are composed of ...

Integrating Artificial Reality and Other Computing Devices

Methods and systems for integrating functionality of XR devices and non-XR devices are disclosed herein. An XR device can identify and obtain one or more content items being displayed on non-XR devices and create virtual objects associated with the content item in an artificial reality environment of the XR device. A user of the XR device can interact with the virtual objects, such as by moving the virtual objects to new locations within the artificial reality environment or interact with the virtual objects to view the content items. The user of the XR device can also provide one or more gestures or commands to send content items or identifiers of content items associated with the virtual objects to non-XR devices for display at the non-XR devices. 1. A method comprising:creating a registration between an XR device and one or more non-XR devices;identifying a virtual object, displayed in an artificial reality environment of the XR device, associated with a content item;identifying a gesture of a user directed at a non-XR device of the one or more non-XR devices, wherein the identifying includes identifying an endpoint of the gesture, within the artificial reality environment, in relation to the non-XR device; andusing a communication connection, set up based on the registration between the XR device and one or more non-XR devices, to provide, to the non-XR device, A) the content item or an identifier of the content item associated with the selected virtual object and B) an indication of the gesture endpoint in relation to the non-XR device; obtains the content item;', 'accesses one or more rules in relation to the obtained content item; and', 'evaluates the one or more accessed rules against the gesture endpoint to take a corresponding action for the obtained content item., 'wherein the non-XR device, in response to the providing of the content item or identifier of the content item2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying the endpoint of the gesture claim ...

Media Production Remote Control and Switching Systems, Methods, Devices, and Configurable User Interfaces

A system for processing video input having a media content switcher at one location, one or more video signal sources at a second location, and a control client at a third location. The control client is connected to the media content switcher via a public network and providing an interface to a user for controlling the selection of one or more video signals from the sources and the processing of the one or more signals with one or more media effects. A latency monitoring element may provide monitoring of latency of different network paths of the public network and direct video signals over one or more chosen paths to minimize latency of the source signals. 1. A system for processing video input , the system comprising:a media content switcher positioned at a first location and having a first connection to a public network;one or more video signal connections configured to provide one or more source video signals over the public network to the media content switcher, the one or more source video signals being from one or more cameras located at a second location remote from the first location;a media controller configured to be positioned at a third location remote from the first location and the second location, the media controller providing an interface to a user for controlling the selection of the one or more source video signals and the processing of the one or more source video signals with one or more media effects, the media controller connected to the media content switcher over the public network;a media controller server configured to communicate with the media content switcher and provide a user interface via the media controller for a user to interact with the media content switcher, wherein the media controller server includes a web server configured to provide a user interface via a web browser application of a client device, the web server in communication with the media content switcher via the public network and/or a private network for providing ...

METHOD FOR CREATING HIGH-RESOLUTION MICRO- TO NANO-SCALE STRUCTURES ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES

A method includes providing a film of a high-temperature superconductor compound on a flexible substrate, where a portion of the film has a first oxygen state, and exposing a portion of the film to a focused ion beam to create a structure within the film. The structure may result from the portion of the film being partially or completely removed. The structure may be a trench along the length or width of the film. The method may include annealing the exposed portion of the film to a second oxygen state. The oxygen content of the second oxygen state may be greater or less than the oxygen content of the first oxygen state. 1. A method comprising the steps of:{'sub': 1−y', 'y', '2', '3−z', 'z', 'x, 'providing a film on a flexible substrate in an oxygen annealing chamber, the film comprising a high-temperature superconductor compound belonging to the class of compounds having a compositional form of RMBaCuTO, where x is oxygen content and 6≤x≤7, wherein 0 Подробнее

Establishing a Trained Machine Learning Classifier in a Blockchain Network

Disclosed is a neural network enabled interface server and blockchain interface establishing a blockchain network implementing event detection, tracking and management for rule based compliance, with significant implications for anomaly detection, resolution and safety and compliance reporting. 1. A method of preparing a plurality of classifiers to recognize exception events and drug identifications and triggering applications that take remedial actions , the method including:{'sub': '0', 'generating at a time t, a training data set comprising exception events, each exception event being labelled with sensed discrepancy information, a drug identification and a corresponding ground truth remedial action;'}subdividing the drug identifications of the generated training data set into one or more overlapping drug categories;training a first set of drug classifiers with the drug identifications and the drug categories of the generated training data set;training a first set of exception classifiers with the sensed discrepancy information, the drug identifications, the drug categories, and the corresponding ground truth remedial actions; andsaving parameters from training the first set of drug classifiers and the first set of exception classifiers in tangible machine readable memory for use in reporting or responding to exceptions in pharmaceuticals handling.2. The method of claim 1 , further including:{'b': 1', '0', '0, 'generating a second training data set at a time t, later in time than t, including additional exception events reported after time t; and'}using the second training data set, performing the subdividing of the drug identifications into one or more overlapping drug categories, the training of the first set of drug classifiers, the training of the first set of exception classifiers and the saving of the parameters to retrain the first set of drug classifiers and to retrain the exception classifiers, thereby enabling classifiers to learn from subsequent ...

Electronic Package for an Electrically Small Device with Integrated Magnetic Field Bias

An electronic package includes a mounting platform for mounting an electrically small device, at least one coil, and an insulator. The coil regulates a magnetic field through the electrically small device at the mounting platform. The coil is adapted to conduct a current for nullifying the magnetic field through the electrically small device at the mounting platform. The insulator is between the mounting platform and the coil for isolating the electrically small device from the coil. An electronic circuit includes this electronic package and the electrically small device mounted at the mounting platform of the electronic package. The electrically small device can be a quantum device and/or a topological device when cooled to a cryogenic temperature. The magnetic field is nullified to prevent the magnetic field from adversely affecting the electrically small device. 1. An electronic package comprising:a mounting platform for mounting an electrically small device;at least one coil for regulating a magnetic field through the electrically small device at the mounting platform, wherein the at least one coil is adapted to conduct a current for nullifying the magnetic field through the electrically small device at the mounting platform; andan insulator between the mounting platform and the at least one coil for isolating the electrically small device from the at least one coil.2. The electronic package of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coil is a plurality of coils that are adapted to conduct a plurality of currents including the current claim 1 , the plurality of currents including a respective current for each of the coils for nullifying the magnetic field through the electrically small device at the mounting platform.3. The electronic package of claim 2 , wherein:the magnetic field through the electrically small device at the mounting platform is a superposition of an external magnetic field including a geomagnetic field of the Earth and an internal magnetic field ...

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT

A gas turbine engine is provided that has a rigid dressing raft mounted to a rigid part of the gas turbine engine. The rigid dressing raft includes at least a part of a component or system of the gas turbine engine. For example, the rigid dressing raft may have electrical conductors embedded therein that are a part of the electrical system of the gas turbine engine. 1. An assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising:a rigid dressing raft comprising at least a part of a component or system of the gas turbine engine; anda rigid support structure that forms a part of the gas turbine engine, wherein: the rigid dressing raft comprises a raft location fixing and the rigid support structure comprises a complimentary support structure location fixing; andthe raft location fixing and the complimentary support structure location fixing comprise corresponding profiled surfaces that are engaged so as to locate the rigid dressing raft relative to the rigid support structure.2. An assembly for a gas turbine engine according to claim 1 , wherein:one of the raft location fixing and the support structure location fixing comprises a channel with its respective profiled surface forming the base of the channel; andthe other of the location fixing and the support structure location fixing comprises a location tab that locates inside the channel such that its respective profiled surface engages with the profiled surface forming the base of the channel.3. An assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the location fixing comprising the channel is the support structure location fixing.4. An assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure location fixing is a dedicated bracket that is connected to the rigid support structure.5. An assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid support structure is a casing of a gas turbine engine.6. An assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid support structure is a fan casing of a gas turbine engine.7. An assembly according to claim 4 ...

TRICKLE-CHARGED VEHICLE WINCH MECHANISM

A vehicle winch mechanism includes a drum, a motor and transmission, at least one drum and motor side support, at least one battery, and a motive trickle charge mechanism. The drum pays out and takes in a line. The motor and transmission drive the drum. The side supports couple the drum, the motor, or both to the vehicle. The battery provides power to the motor. The motive trickle charge mechanism charges the battery. In one embodiment, the motive trickle charge mechanism includes a permanent magnet, an enclosure housing the magnet, and two or more sets of conductive coils wrapped around the enclosure and electrically coupled to the battery. The enclosure houses the magnet such that the magnet freely moves and changes orientation within the enclosure. The coils of an individual set of coils are aligned along parallel planes, and the coils of separate sets are aligned along intersecting planes. 1. A vehicle winch mechanism , comprising:a drum that pays out and takes in a line;a motor and transmission that drive the drum;at least one battery that provides power to the motor; and 'at least one magnet; and', 'a charge mechanism that charges the battery, comprisingat least one set of conductive coils electrically coupled to the battery,wherein each set of coils is wrapped around a corresponding magnet such that the magnet moves freely through the coil, such that motion of the vehicle causes motion of each set of coils relative to each corresponding magnet.2. The invention of claim 1 , further comprising a switch that switches the winch between a charge mode and an operate mode claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in charge mode claim 1 , each battery cell or each battery is coupled in a separate circuit to corresponding sets of coils claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , in operate mode claim 1 , each battery cell or each battery is coupled to each other battery cell or battery in series.3. The invention of claim 1 , wherein each magnet is free to move claim 1 , and the motion of the ...

WIRELESS CHARGING MOUNT FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A wireless charging mount includes a wireless charger, an attachment portion, and a base portion. The wireless charger is coupled to the attachment portion, and the attachment portion is coupled to the base portion to support the wireless charger on the base portion. The base portion can attach with a movable or stationary object for supporting the mount thereon. The attachment portion supports a handheld electronic device on the mount, and the wireless charger selectively provides power to the handheld electronic device. 1. A wireless charging mount comprising:a base portion;an attachment portion including a post coupled to the base portion and a head coupled to the post, the head configured to engage with a receptacle on a handheld electronic device to support the handheld electronic device on the base portion; anda wireless charger coupled to the attachment portion to support the wireless charger on the base portion, the wireless charger configured to selectively provide power to the handheld electronic device,wherein the wireless charger is movable along the attachment portion between a raised position adjacent to the head and spaced apart from the base portion and a lowered position adjacent to the base portion and spaced apart from the head.2. The wireless charging mount of claim 1 , wherein the lowered position allows connection of the head with the receptacle claim 1 , and wherein the wireless charger is configured to engage with the receptacle in the raised position to block rotation of the receptacle relative to the attachment portion at the selection of a user.3. The wireless charging mount of claim 2 , further comprising a biasing member engaged between the post and the wireless charger and configured to bias the wireless charger toward the raised position.4. The wireless charging mount of claim 2 , wherein a tab extends outward from a perimeter of the head claim 2 , wherein a lug extends from the wireless charger toward the head and is circumferentially ...

2-(SUBSTITUTED-PHENYL)-CYCLOPENTANE-1,3-DIONE COMPOUNDS, AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; Ris methyl or chlorine; Ris hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methoxy, ethoxy or fluoromethoxy; and G, R, R, Rand Rare as defined herein; wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof. 2. A compound as claimed in claim 1 ,{'sup': 6', '6AA, 'sub': '2', 'wherein Ris not R—C≡C—CH—, and is not optionally substituted benzyl;'}{'sub': 1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '2', '3', '2', '3', '1', '3', '1', '2, 'wherein Het is a heteroaryl, attached at a ring-carbon, which is optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 ring-carbon substituents independently being C-Calkyl, C-Cfluoroalkyl, C-Calkyl-C(O)—, C-Cfluoroalkyl-C(O)—, hydroxy (including any oxo tautomer), C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Cfluoroalkoxy, halogen, cyano or nitro; provided that any non-fluorine halogen, alkoxy or fluoroalkoxy is not substituted at any ring-carbon bonded directly to a ring-nitrogen of the heteroaryl;'}{'sub': 1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '3', '1', '2', '1', '2', '2, 'and/or, in the case of a 5-membered heteroaryl ring containing a ring-nitrogen atom not partaking in a C═N ring double bond, the heteroaryl is optionally substituted on the ring-nitrogen atom not partaking in a C═N ring double bond by one C-Calkyl, C-Cfluoroalkyl, C-Calkyl-C(O)—, C-Cfluoroalkyl-C(O)— or C-Calkyl-S(O)— substituent;'}{'sup': 'h', 'sub': 1', '6, 'and wherein Ris not phenyl-C(O)— or C-Calkyl-C(O)—.'}3. A compound as claimed in or claim 1 , wherein G is hydrogen; an agriculturally ...

INCISION-LESS LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT

A laparoscopic instrument is placed into the abdomen without the creation of a skin incision. The laparoscopic instrument includes a shaft that does not exceed 1.6 mm in diameter. The shaft has a beveled end and is inserted into an abdomen similar to the placement of a needle, without use of a scalpel. Operating instruments are introduced into the abdomen through the umbilical port using a docking device, and are then docked to the beveled end of the shaft after the shaft is introduced through the abdomen. Multiple types of operating instruments can be placed on the beveled end of the shaft during the surgical procedure. Each operating instrument is docked with a holster during introduction into and withdrawal from the umbilical port and is removed from the holster only when in use. When removed from the holster it is locked to the shaft and cannot be dropped. 1. An incision-less laparoscopic instrument , comprising:a holster configured for insertion into a patient's body through an umbilical port;a cutting head removably housed within the holster, the cutting head having an operating end and a trailing end, the cutting head having a first docked position in which the cutting head resides inside the holster and a second operational position in which the cutting head is removed from the holster;a blade disposed on the operating end of the cutting head, wherein the blade is enveloped by the holster when the cutting head is in the first docked position, thereby preventing the blade from cutting or grasping patient's tissue;a first locking mechanism disposed at the trailing end of the cutting head, wherein the first locking mechanism is configured to transition between a first locked configuration in which the cutting head is secured in the first docked position within the holster and a second unlocked configuration in which the cutting head can be removed from the holster thus transitioning into the second operational position;a shaft having a leading end configured to ...

COLOR-BASED TOY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

A toy is identified by locating a marker within image data that includes data that represents a toy and data that represents the marker; obtaining one or more marker samples, each of the one or more marker samples including a measured value of a color metric of the marker; determining a color metric offset based on the one or more marker samples and a known value of the color metric of the marker; obtaining one or more toy samples, each of the one or more toy samples including a measured value of the color metric of the toy; applying the determined color metric offset to at least one of the toy samples to determine a corrected color metric of the toy; and identifying the toy as a particular toy based on the corrected color metric of the toy. 1. A method of identifying a toy as a particular one of a plurality of pre-identified toys , the method comprising:locating a marker within image data based on one or more pre-known and optically detectable characteristics of the marker, the image data comprising data that represents a toy and data that represents the marker;obtaining one or more marker samples, each of the one or more marker samples comprising a measured value of a color metric of the marker;determining a color metric offset based on the one or more marker samples and a known value of the color metric of the marker;obtaining one or more toy samples, each of the one or more toy samples comprising a measured value of the color metric of the toy;applying the determined color metric offset to at least one of the toy samples to determine a corrected color metric of the toy; andidentifying the toy as a particular one of a plurality of pre-identified toys based on the corrected color metric of the toy.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the color metric comprises a hue.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the image data that comprises data that represents the toy does not comprise data that represents the marker.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein more than ...

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A SNOWMOBILE

A snowmobile includes a chassis, at least one ski steerably secured to a front of the chassis, and a skid frame having a rear suspension and one or more slide rails. The rear suspension includes a flexible, composite member affixed on a first end to the one or more slide rails and on a second end to the chassis, wherein the flexible, composite member includes a main body and a secondary body. 1. A snowmobile comprising:a chassis;at least one ski steerably secured to a front of the chassis; anda skid frame having a rear suspension and one or more slide rails, wherein the rear suspension comprising a flexible, composite member affixed on a first end to the one or more slide rails and on a second end to the chassis, wherein the flexible, composite member includes a main body and a secondary body.2. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the secondary body includes a first tongue located along a centerline of the flexible claim 1 , composite member claim 1 , wherein the first tongue is unattached to the main body on three sides and attached to the main body on a fourth side.3. The snowmobile of claim 2 , further including a transition mechanism affixed to the main body and separated from the first tongue during a first length of travel of the rear suspension claim 2 , wherein the transition mechanism contacts the first tongue at a transition between the first length of travel and a second length of travel.4. The snowmobile of claim 3 , wherein the transition mechanism is adjustable in a longitudinal direction along a length of the tongue.5. The snowmobile of claim 2 , further including a transition mechanism affixed to the first tongue and including one or more arms separated from the main body during a first length of travel of the rear suspension claim 2 , wherein the one or more arms contacts the main body at a transition between the first length of travel and the second length of travel.6. (canceled)7. The snowmobile of claim 5 , wherein the transition mechanism is ...

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A SNOWMOBILE

A snowmobile includes a chassis, at least one ski, and a skid frame that includes one or more slide rails extending longitudinally, rear idler wheels, upper idler wheels, and a rear suspension. The rear suspension may further include a flexible, composite member, a rear shock connected between the one or more slide rails and the upper cross member, a rear shock link, a rear cross member connected between the one or more slide rails and a lower shock pivot member pivotally connected to the rear cross member. The rear shock is connected to a rear portion of the lower shock pivot member and the rear shock link is connected via a spherical pivot joint to a forward end of the lower shock pivot member. The flexible, composite member is coupled at a first end to the one or more slide rails and at a second end to the chassis. 1. A snowmobile comprising:a chassis;at least one ski steerably secured to a front of the chassis; and a flexible, composite member;', 'a rear shock connected between the one or more slide rails and the upper cross member;', 'a rear shock link;', 'a rear cross member connected between the one or more slide rails; and', 'a lower shock pivot member pivotally connected to the rear cross member, wherein the rear shock is connected to a rear portion of the lower shock pivot member and the rear shock link is connected via a spherical pivot joint to a forward end of the lower shock pivot member;', 'wherein the flexible, composite member is coupled at a first end to the one or more slide rails and at a second end to the chassis., 'a skid frame that includes one or more slide rails extending longitudinally, rear idler wheels, upper idler wheels connected by an upper cross member, and a rear suspension, wherein the rear suspension comprises2. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the rear shock link is a Y-shaped member extending between the lower shock pivot member and coupling the one or more slide rails and the upper cross member.3. The snowmobile of claim 1 , ...

Augmented beacon and geo-fence systems and methods

Systems and methods for providing augmented beacons are described. In one implementation, an augmented beacon server receives a definition of an augmented beacon defining a geographical area of interest, where digital content is associated with the augmented beacon. Based on a determination that a target device is within the geographical area of interest of the augmented beacon, the augmented beacon server provides an unique identifier associated with the augmented beacon to the target device, where the unique identifier comprises an indication that the digital content associated with the augmented beacon can be displayed by the target device.

INCISION-LESS LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT

A laparoscopic instrument is placed into the abdomen without the creation of a skin incision. The laparoscopic instrument includes a shaft that does not exceed 1.6 mm in diameter. The shaft has a beveled end and is inserted into an abdomen similar to the placement of a needle, without use of a scalpel. Operating instruments are introduced into the abdomen through the umbilical port using a docking device, and are then docked to the beveled end of the shaft after the shaft is introduced through the abdomen. Multiple types of operating instruments can be placed on the beveled end of the shaft during the surgical procedure. Each operating instrument is docked with a holster during introduction into and withdrawal from the umbilical port and is removed from the holster only when in use. When removed from the holster it is locked to the shaft and cannot be dropped. 1. An incision-less laparoscopic instrument , comprising:a holster configured for insertion into a patient's body through an umbilical port;a cutting head removably housed within the holster, the cutting head having an operating end and a trailing end;a first locking mechanism transitionable between a first locked configuration in which the cutting head is secured within the holster and a second unlocked configuration in which the cutting head is removable from the holster;a shaft having a beveled leading end configured to penetrate through patient's skin and tissue, the leading end of the shaft configured to engage the trailing end of the cutting head;a second locking mechanism configured to releasably secure the leading end of the shaft to the trailing end of the cutting head; andwherein both the first and the second locking mechanisms are controlled by manipulation of the shaft.2. The laparoscopic instrument of claim 1 , wherein the first locking mechanism is controlled by rotation of the shaft about a longitudinal axis thereof claim 1 , and the second locking mechanism is controlled by translation of the ...

CONTEXT-AWARE DIGITAL PLAY

Context-aware digital play includes accessing a virtual scene, the virtual scene comprising digital content; determining that the digital content of the virtual scene comprises a representation of at least one of a plurality of characters, each of the characters being associated with rules; accessing an indication of one or more context-based stimuli, the context-based stimuli being based on the virtual scene; determining whether one or more rules associated with the character and the one or more context-based stimuli associated with the accessed indications exist; and if one or more rules are determined to exist, applying the context-based stimuli to the virtual scene by updating digital content of the virtual scene based on the one or more rules and modifying the representation of the character based on the one or more rules. 1. A method for context-aware digital play , the method comprising:accessing a virtual scene, the virtual scene comprising digital content;determining that the digital content of the virtual scene comprises a representation of at least one of a plurality of characters, each of the characters being associated with rules;accessing an indication of one or more context-based stimuli, the context-based stimuli being based on the virtual scene;determining whether one or more rules associated with the character and the one or more context-based stimuli associated with the accessed indications exist; andif one or more rules are determined to exist, applying the context-based stimuli to the virtual scene by updating digital content of the virtual scene based on the one or more rules and modifying the representation of the character based on the one or more rules.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying the representation of the character based on the one or more rules comprises causing the character to perform an action defined by at least one of the one or more rules.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein causing the character to perform an action ...

Media Production Remote Control and Switching Systems, Methods, Devices, and Configurable User Interfaces

A system for processing video input having a media content switcher at one location, one or more video signal sources at a second location, and a control client at a third location. The control client is connected to the media content switcher via a public network and providing an interface to a user for controlling the selection of one or more video signals from the sources and the processing of the one or more signals with one or more media effects. A latency monitoring element may provide monitoring of latency of different network paths of the public network and direct video signals over one or more chosen paths to minimize latency of the source signals. 1. A system for processing video input , the system comprising:a media content switcher positioned at a first location and having a first connection to a public network;one or more video signal connections configured to provide one or more source video signals over the public network to the media content switcher, the one or more source video signals being from one or more cameras located at a second location remote from the first location;a control client configured to be positioned at a third location remote from the first location and the second location, the control client providing an interface to a user for controlling the selection of the one or more source video signals and the processing of the one or more source video signals with one or more media effects, the control client connected to the media content switcher over the public network.21. A system according to example , wherein the first location includes two or more distributed locations that are each remote from the second location , the media content switcher including two or more distributed processing elements that are distributed across the two or more distributed locations.32. A system according to example , further comprising a latency monitoring element , the latency monitoring element configured to monitor the latency of a plurality of ...

High Temperature Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (Hi-SQUID)

A High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Superconducting Quantum Interference Device and methods for fabrication can include at least one bi-Superconducting Quantum Interference Device. The bi-SQUID can include an HTS substrate that can be formed with a step edge. A superconducting loop of YBCO can be deposited on the step edge to establish two Josephson Junctions. A superconducting path that bi-sects the superconducting loop path can also be deposited onto the substrate. In some embodiments, the bisecting path can cross the step edge twice, and the bisecting path can be ion milled at one of the crossing points to round the bisecting path and thereby remove the fourth Josephson Junction at the other crossing point. In still other embodiments, the bisecting path can be completely on the upper shelf (or the lower shelf), and the bisecting path can be ion damaged, ion damaged, or particle damaged, to establish the third Josephson Junction. 1. A method for fabricating a bi-Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (bi-SQUID) comprising the steps of:A) providing a substrate;B) forming a step edge on said substrate;C) establishing a superconducting loop with two Josephson Junctions on said step edge; and,D) bisecting said superconducting loop with a superconducting path to establish said bi-SQUID.2. The method of wherein said substrate is a High Temperature Superconductivity (HTS) material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said material is MgO.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step C) is accomplished by depositing YBCO on sub substrate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accomplishment of said step D) establishes a first crossing point and a second crossing point on said step edge claim 1 , and wherein said step D) further comprises the steps of:D1) forming a third Josephson Junction on said step edge at one of said first crossing point and said second crossing point; and,D2) ion milling a region of path to establish a rounded path at the other of said first ...

SQUID ARRAY PLANAR AND AXIAL GRADIOMETER

An intrinsic superconducting gradiometer comprising: a first array having at least two superconducting devices, wherein the first array has upper and lower terminals located on opposite sides of the first array, wherein the upper terminal is configured to receive a bias signal; and a second array that is identical to, oriented the same as, and located in close proximity to the first array, wherein the second array's upper terminal is grounded and its lower terminal is electrically connected to the first array's lower terminal such that a measured voltage difference between the first array's upper terminal and the second array's upper terminal represents a net current generated by a gradient magnetic field where near-field measurements are cancelled, and wherein the intrinsic superconducting gradiometer is designed to provide the measured voltage difference that is directly proportional to the magnetic field gradient without being connected to any external coils or flux transducers. 1. An intrinsic superconducting gradiometer comprising:a first array having at least two superconducting devices, wherein the first array has upper and lower terminals located on opposite sides of the first array, wherein the upper terminal is configured to receive a bias signal; anda second array that is identical to, oriented the same as, and located in close proximity to the first array, wherein the second array's upper terminal is grounded and its lower terminal is electrically connected to the first array's lower terminal such that a measured voltage difference between the first array's upper terminal and the second array's upper terminal represents a net current generated by a gradient magnetic field where near-field measurements are cancelled, and wherein the intrinsic superconducting gradiometer is designed to provide the measured voltage difference that is directly proportional to the magnetic field gradient without being connected to any external coils or flux transducers.2. The ...

Electronic Circuitry Having Superconducting Tunnel Junctions with Functional Electromagnetic-Responsive Tunneling Regions

A device includes at least one superconducting tunnel junction having a junction region comprising a junction barrier material responsive to electromagnetic fields within the MHz to THz range. The junction may be contained within a bi-SQUID loop having two main junctions and a center junction. The junction barrier material for the main junctions may have different electromagnetic-responsive properties than the junction barrier material for the center junction. The junction barrier material may include type-I multiferroics, type-II multiferroics, a composite multiferroic including layers of magnets and ferroelectrics, or piezoelectric materials. An array of connected bi-SQUID loops may be formed, where the main junctions of each bi-SQUID loop in each row are connected. The electromagnetic-responsive properties of the junction barrier material for center junctions of each bi-SQUID loop may vary by each array column or row. The center/main junctions of each bi-SQUID loop may be connected to an input signal line. 1. A device comprising:at least one superconducting tunnel junction having a junction region comprising a junction barrier material responsive to electromagnetic fields within the MHz to THz frequency range.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one superconducting tunnel junction is contained within a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) loop.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the SQUID loop is a bi-SQUID loop.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the at least one superconducting tunnel junction comprises at least two main junctions and a center junction.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the multiferroic superconducting junction barrier material for the main junctions has different electromagnetic-responsive properties than the multiferroic superconducting junction barrier material for the center junction.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the multiferroic superconducting junction barrier material is selected from the group of naturally- ...

Systems and methods for generating and presenting content-based summaries and recommendations

The provider computing system includes a network interface configured to facilitate communication between the provider computing system, a content source, and a user device. The provider computing system includes a processing system that includes a processor and memory. The memory is structured to store instructions that are executable by the processor to cause the processor to monitor content from the content from the content source to detect relevant content relating to a user, extract a plurality of relevant pieces of content from the monitored content, assemble the relevant pieces of content to create a presentation, generate a recommendation based on the relevant pieces of content, incorporate the recommendation in the presentation, and provide the presentation to the user device.

Novel herbicides

Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds of formula (I), which are suitable for use as herbicides.

5-heterocyclylalkyl-3-hydroxy-2-phenylcyclopent-2-enones as herbicides

Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Novel herbicides

Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

System and method for sensing and managing pothole location and pothole characteristics

The present invention provides a system and method for sensing and managing pothole locations and pothole characteristics. An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide a system that may acquire, fuse, and analyze pothole sensing data from several sources to identify potholes in need of maintenance or repair. Further, the system may be configured to create and distribute recurring reports of pothole repair data for use by roadway officials.

Sistema de juguete con escaner operado manualmente.

Un ensamblaje de juguete incluye: una plataforma configurada para recibir un objeto en un espacio que se extiende desde la plataforma; un soporte 5 configurado para recibir y sostener un dispositivo de formacion de imagenes portatil asociado con un campo de vision, el soporte esta situado con respecto a la plataforma de tal forma que el espacio que se extiende desde la plataforma se superpone con el campo de vision del dispositivo de formacion de imagenes cuando el dispositivo de formacion de imagenes es recibido y sostenido en el soporte; una entrada fisica configurada para moverse en respuesta a una fuerza manual aplicada; y una conexion movil entre la entrada fisica y la plataforma, la conexion movil configurada para mover la plataforma con respecto al dispositivo de formacion de imagenes en respuesta a la recepcion de una fuerza manual.

Mounting arrangement

A gas turbine engine 10 is provided that has a rigid dressing raft 200 mounted to a rigid part of the gas turbine engine 10. The rigid dressing raft 200 comprises at least a part of a component or system of the gas turbine engine. For example, the rigid dressing raft 200 may have electrical conductors 252 embedded therein that are a part of the electrical system of the gas turbine engine 10. The rigid dressing raft

Toy system with manually operated scanner

A toy assembly includes: a platform configured to receive an object in a space extending from the platform; a dock configured to receive and hold a portable imaging device associated with a field of view, the dock being positioned relative to the platform such that the space extending from the platform overlaps with the field of view of the imaging device when the imaging device is received and held in the dock; a physical input configured to move in response to an applied manual force; and a movable connection between the physical input and the platform, the movable connection configured to move the platform relative to the imaging device in response to receiving a manual force.

Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds having herbicidal properties

Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds having herbicidal properties have been found. Accordingly, the invention relates to a compound of formula I wherein Y is O, C=O, S(O) m or S(O) n NR 5 ; provided that when Y is C=O, R 3 and R 4 are different from H when either R 1 or R 2 is H, and R 1 and R 2 are different from H when either R 3 or R 4 is H; m is 0 or 1 or 2 and n is 0 or 1; and Het is an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaromatic ring (heteroaryl), as defined in the description; and G is hydrogen, an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, sulfonium, ammonium or a latentiating group.

High temperature Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (hi-SQUID) method

A High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Superconducting Quantum Interference Device and methods for fabrication can include at least one bi-Superconducting Quantum Interference Device. The bi-SQUID can include an HTS substrate that can be formed with a step edge. A superconducting loop of YBCO can be deposited on the step edge to establish two Josephson Junctions. A superconducting path that bi-sects the superconducting loop path can also be deposited onto the substrate. In some embodiments, the bisecting path can cross the step edge twice, and the bisecting path can be ion milled at one of the crossing points to round the bisecting path and thereby remove the fourth Josephson Junction at the other crossing point. In still other embodiments, the bisecting path can be completely on the upper shelf (or the lower shelf), and the bisecting path can be ion damaged, ion damaged, or particle damaged, to establish the third Josephson Junction.

Life preserver

A yoke-type life preserver is provided including a relatively thick buoyant filler assembly loosely received within a flexible outer cover panel assembly for the life preserver and with the buoyant filler assembly being constructed to enable the life preserver to be readily flexed in order to conform to the torso curvature of a person wearing the life preserver. In addition, the yoke-type life preserver is constructed to be fully reversable and the attaching strap assembly of the life preserver is specifically designed to enable the strap to be secured about the wearer of the life preserver regardless of which side of the life preserver faces forwardly. In addition, the neck opening of the life preserver, at each end thereof, includes a flexible outstanding collar including a draw strap passing through a tubular collar hem to thereby enable the forwardly and upwardly facing collar of the life presever to be tightened about the wearer.

Improvements in Lathe Toolholders.

23,503. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. Oct. 11. Turning. - A lathe tool - holder carrying two or more cutters arranged vertically above each other has means for bringing each tool successively into cutting position. The tools a, a<1>, Fig. 2, are mounted in a slide c which can be reciprocated vertically by an horizontally pivoted cam f engaging a pin h on the slide.

Nanowire-based superconducting electrostrictive device

A Josephson junction device and methods for manufacture can include an untwinned YBa2Cu3Ox nanowire having crystallographic a- and b-axes. The nanowire can be established from YBa2Cu3Ox film (6.0≤x≤7.0) using a photolithography process, followed by an ion milling process, to yield the YBa2Cu3Ox nanowire. The crystallographic b-axis of the nanowire can be parallel to the long dimension of the nanowire. First and second gate structures can be placed on opposite sides of the nanowire across from each other, to establish first and second microgaps. A gate voltage can be selectively applied across the first and said second gate structures, which can further establish a selective electric field across the first and second microgaps. The electric field can be parallel to the nanowire crystallographic a-axis, to selectively cause an at will Josephson junction effect.

Method of combating and controlling pests

The use of a compound of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs.

Method and system for automated security access policy for a document management system

A method and system for providing an automated security access policy in a document management system are described. The security policies are applied based on metadata rules. Once a document is added to the document managements system, the metadata rules are evaluated using the metadata of the document. Based on the results of the evaluation security access policies are applied to the document.

Novel herbicides

Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Spacing means for insertion between spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae

A device for insertion between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae of the human spine includes a first tapered screw-like component dismountably assembled to a second component by means of a centrally located shaped rod. The second component includes a self-locating spacer member which remains in position between adjacent spinous processes after removal of the tapered screw-like portion.