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Persist Access Points For Vehicle Head Units, Christopher Desir, James Mattis, Ryan Weekes, Dongkyun Jeong, Kathrin Portl

Defensive Publications Series

The vehicle control system of a vehicle (e.g., an automobile, a motorcycle, a bus, a recreational vehicle (RV), a semi-trailer truck, a tractor or other type of farm equipment, train, a plane, a boat, a helicopter, a personal transport vehicle, etc.) may include a network interface (e.g., a wireless access point) that, for example, allows the vehicle control system to connect to a network (e.g., the Internet) and/or a user device to tether or otherwise connect to the vehicle control system. The network interface may be enabled (e.g., as a Wi-Fi hotspot) by a user interacting with the vehicle control …

Stack Control Masking, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

In some scanning printers one possible image quality issues is dark light zone banding, where regions whose intended tone is constant smoothly (rather than abruptly) oscillate in lightness, with a period equal to the media advance. The causes behind it can differ and depend on the type of ink and substrate. For some types of inks, drying can also play a crucial role. The printing process must be robust against dot-placement variations, including those due to variations in media advance, and ink-media interactions. The ink on media interaction in particular can also be correlated to the drying performance, to have …

Preventative Method For Censoring Profane Communication For Teleconferencing, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Humans can predict when someone is about to say something profane by recognizing various social cues. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, this solution can mimic human prediction and provide a percentage of confidence on when a profane incident will occur.

Some important key phrases include:

• Censorship event: a point in time where the system activates a mechanism where the profane word is not heard.
• Statistical confidence: an output percentage that the neural network provides to decide on whether to execute a censorship event.
• Natural Language Processing: a way for the system to mimic how a human understands communication via words or …

An Adaptive Distance-Based Positioning And Power Saving Mechanism For Pc-Iot Module, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

LTE Cat-M1 is a Low-Power, Wide-Area Network (LP-WAN) designed specifically for purpose-built devices (like trackers) that transmit small to medium amounts of data over wide ranges.

While implementing the LTE Cat-M1 into the laptop, it would periodically report the position and device status to the cloud server even the laptop is in power save mode (S4/S5) without OS operation.

In this disclosure, we are going to further enhance the low power feature, minimize the total amount of data transfer (within a fixed period), and further enhance the trajectory accuracy of Cat-M1 module in the laptop.

Gc Agenda 2024-05-06, Northern Illinois University

Graduate Council Archives

No abstract provided.

May 6, 2024 - Passed - Epsa - Resolution To Revise Grade Appeals Policy, Angela Brock

Faculty Senate Resolutions

No abstract provided.

May 6, 2024 - Passed - Prc - Resolution To Revise The Faculty Handbook To Permit A Transitional Retirement Policy, Angela Brock

Faculty Senate Resolutions

No abstract provided.

Designing Student Success: Evaluating Course Quality Impacts On Student Success, L. Nikki Ware

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by L. Nikki Ware on May 6, 2024.

Examination Of Sex-Differences In Neuromuscular Function Following Acute Bouts Of High- Vs Low-Load Resistance Exercise, Avery S. King

Poster Presentations

High-load resistance training (>70% 1 repetition maximum (RM)) is commonly believed to be the superior method for producing neuromuscular adaptation with a resistance exercise program. Recent research has shown that lower-load resistance training (

Artificial Intelligence And Music: Analysis Of Music Generation Techniques Via Deep Learning And The Implications Of Ai In The Music Industry, David Bryce

Honors Projects in Data Science

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly gaining relevancy in creative fields, and its emergence into the music industry comes with many unique implications. This paper examines the technical processes of creating music with AI and machine learning, the relationship between music and emotion, and finally the implications and ethical considerations for AI generated music in creative industries. As part of this project, a generative deep learning model (Music Variational Autoencoder) is explored and applied to generate music using a pre-trained training set of piano rolls. The AI reconstructions are based on self-made 4 measure electronic instrumental tracks. 46 …

Paying Caregivers More Could Boost Nebraska’S Economy − New Research, Susan Reay, Ernest Goss

Social Work Faculty Publications

Paid caregivers foster independence and improve quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities, many of whom need help getting dressed, preparing meals, showering and dealing with other activities of daily living.

What Does Ubuntu Tell Us About What It Means To Be Human? A Journey Towards Ubuntu’S Theology And Anthropology, Jean D'Amour Dusengmuremyi

School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses

This paper explores the intersection between Ubuntu, contextual social anthropology, and some major topics of systematic theology. In particular, it develops an African model of personhood, making relationship and interdependence the primary constituents of what is human. If developed as a model for the unity and diversity of the Trinity, Ubuntu can help one see how being drawn into the Trinitarian communion could help combat the harmful effects of the modern notion of individualistic personhood by showing that the beauty of unity in diversity leads to greater flourishing of individuals and their communities.

New Quantum Information Science Study At Bsu: A Theoretical Study And Research Towards Pic Generation Of Entangled Photons, Peyton Brown

Honors Program Theses and Projects

The first part of this thesis explores the abstract quantum state vector space using Dirac formalism, providing a comprehensive analysis of quantum mechanics’ fundamental concepts. Emphasis is placed on the Dirac notation’s pivotal role in elucidating quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement. Through detailed examinations of quantum states, polarization, and the CHSH inequality, this study not only reinforces the theoretical foundations of quantum information science but also demonstrates its practical applications in quantum information and quantum computing. The discussion delves into the manipulation of qubits and quantum gates, showing the potential of quantum information theory in enhancing computational efficiencies …

Decolonizing 20th Century Consumerism: Analyzing The Role Of Advertising In Amauta, Sam Roberts

Honors Program Theses and Projects

No abstract provided.

The Math Guidebook For Educators: Exploring Multiple Ways Students Interact With Math, Reilly Clark

Honors Program Theses and Projects

"93 percent of Americans indicate that they experience some level of math anxiety” (Blazer). The fear of math is a prevalent issue in today’s society and needs to be addressed. The goal of this project was to create an informative Math Guidebook for Educators of all grade levels and address multiple ways that students interact with math. The first part of the Guidebook, developed over the summer through the Adrian Tinsley Program for Undergraduate Research, focuses on the main topics of math anxiety, dyscalculia, and helpful accessibility tools, researched through an extensive literature review. The second part of the Guidebook …

Nike Omni Sense Swim Guardian Googles, Dallas Silva-Dunn

Honors Program Theses and Projects

In a world where innovation meets athleticism, there is room to push the boundaries with the introduction of the Nike Omni Sense Swim Guardian Goggles. This groundbreaking smart swimwear technology represents a paradigm shift in swim safety, offering unparalleled features designed to empower swimmers of all levels. The Nike Omni Sense Swim Guardian Goggle Public Relations Campaign aims to amplify the launch of this new revolutionary product, leveraging strategic communication tactics to build brand awareness, foster consumer trust, and drive engagement among target audiences.

My Comfort Zone, Nghi Nguyen Phuong Pham

INRW/Coreq Student Showcase

Spring 2024 Showcase

Grandma's Dining Room With The Aroma Of Coffee And Love, Jalimar Paredes Nava

INRW/Coreq Student Showcase

Spring 2024 Showcase

From The Ashes Rises A Phoenix, Shatela Harris

INRW/Coreq Student Showcase

Spring 2024 Showcase

May 6, 2024 - Passed- Prc - Resolution To Edit Handbook Grievance Section And Change Cpec To A University Pec, Angela Brock

Faculty Senate Resolutions

No abstract provided.

The Call, Spring 2024, Lindenwood University

The Call

The Call is an electronic newsletter produced by the Lindenwood College of Arts and Humanities.

Gc Minutes 2024-05-06, Northern Illinois University

Graduate Council Archives

No abstract provided.

The Rubidium Magneto-Optical Trap: Designing A Robust System For Measurement & Control, Thomas Melody

Honors Program Theses and Projects

This thesis is a culmination of our efforts to construct a robust and flexible opto-mechanical system to fully deliver and control all of the parameters related to the required laser wavelength, polarization, power, beam size, and directionality for both the pump and the re-pump laser beams, delivered from two different lasers, necessary for neutral-atom laser trapping and cooling. This is an extension of the neutral Rubidium Magneto-Optical Trap (MOT) at BSU which afford a macroscopic scale collection of cold atoms where the effective governing laws of physics are quantum in nature rather than classical. My predecessors had done work on …

Icanretire-Hispanic Segment Experience (Icr-H): A Digital Educational Intervention For Improving Retirement Preparedness Among Hispanic Workers, Luisa Blanco

School of Public Policy Working Papers

We evaluated the digital program ICanRetire-Hispanic Segment Experience (ICR-H), which was tailored to Hispanics and sought to improve retirement financial planning knowledge and motivate program participants to take specific actions to prepare for retirement. To our knowledge, this is one of the first digital educational programs on retirement preparedness that was designed to meet the informational needs of Hispanics taking into account cultural influences. We evaluated the program using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in the Understanding America Study (UAS) Internet panel. We conducted an analysis of differences in means and proportions and Difference-in-Difference (DID) between treatment and control groups …

City Of Winona Comprehensive Plan 2045: Winona, Minnesota, City Of Winona-Minnesota

City of Winona Planning Documents

This is the City of Winona, Minnesota's Comprehensive Plan through 2045. This plan surveying and drafting began in 2021 and the final plan was completed and approved by the Winona City Council in 2024. The comprehensive plan sections are:

• Introduction
• Vision
• Community Engagement
• Land Use & Development
• Homes & Neighborhoods
• Economic Development
• Accessible Government
• Heritage Preservation
• Downtown and River Front
• Parks, Open Space, and Recreation System Plan
• Transportation
• Arts & Culture
• Environment & Sustainability
• Community Services & Institutions
• Influential Projects
• Implementation
• Appendices

This is a City of Winona, Minnesota document.

Grandma's Dining Room: Chinese New Year, Jiayi He

INRW/Coreq Student Showcase

Spring 2024 Showcase

Universal Payload Gripper, Evan Stone, Bill Mcconnell, Jack Mcnamee

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

The Universal Payload Gripper project tackles a unique and difficult challenge posed by NUWC. The challenge is to design an inflatable finger that has both load and sharpness sensing. The finger should also be scalable and be able to adapt to many payload tube sizes and environments. For background, the purpose of this challenge is to allow for the further utilization of older payload tubes to hold bulky, fragile, and sensitive payloads. The payload tube is to be filled with many inflatable cones called fingers that surround the payload to fix it in place. As the team does not know …

Cmm Stylus Cleaning Solution, Emily Quitzau, Sean Burt, Hugh Elliott, Alexandra Falco, Jack Kuprevich

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This project aims to solve the problem of contamination of styli on Coordinate Measuring Machines. This contamination can interfere with the measurements being taken, and due to these styli’s main role being precision measurement, any small interference can cause inaccuracy. The goal can be defined as designing an apparatus that will adequately clean the styli with an automated process. Contaminants of these styli that must be removed are materials such as dust, metal shavings, and oils. The team was tasked with creating a design that can be productized and is compatible with different probe types and sizes. The apparatus was …

Self-Noise Reduction For Hydrophone Arrays - Geometric Approach, Jackson Eisen, Seth Cordeiro, Eli Alves, Chris Guerriero

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

The scenario is a vertically oriented hydrophone array in the ocean. For the purposes of the research and development completed, the hydrophones are treated as spheres. The issue this project is meant to address is system vibration due to oscillatory drag known as vortex shedding. This vibration of the system creates noise, which is then picked up by the hydrophones, distorting the data. To obtain clean, precise data from the hydrophones it is essential to remove this data distortion. The approach taken with this year’s work was to improve the hydrodynamics of the system to reduce the opportunity for the …

Nasa Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket, Joel Aubin, Nicholas Caito, Nicholas Colavecchio, Nicholas Defranzo

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This capstone project aimed to design the hydrogen passageways flowing through the Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket (CNTR). The primary objective was to model an efficient hydrogen path that would ensure optimal heat management and propellant flow. The team created a Solidworks model of the reactor bank, incorporating a moderator block with internal passageways for hydrogen. The top turnaround region was designed to guide gas from the reactor’s outer wall into the turbine, while the shuriken structure at the base ensured each reactor unit had an independent cooling supply.

Using simulation results and analysis, the team developed a modular design that …