Embodiments are generally directed apparatuses, methods, techniques and so forth to select two or more processing units of the plurality of processing units to process a workload, and configure a circuit switch to link the two or more processing units to process the workload, the two or more processing units each linked to each other via paths of communication and the circuit switch.

A modular umbrella system, comprises one or more shading elements and a support assembly, coupled to the one or more shading elements, to provide support for the one or more shading elements. The modular umbrella system further comprises a base assembly, coupled to the support assembly, to provide contact with a surface. The base assembly comprises one or more microphones to capture audio commands, one or more processors, one or more memory modules and one or more communication transceivers. Computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules are executed by a processor to convert the captured audio commands into audio files and communicate the captured audio commands to an external computing device utilizing the one or more communication transceivers. The computer-readable instructions are part of an artificial intelligence application programming interface that communicates with an external artificial intelligence computing device to process the communicated audio file.

The invention provides an animal feeder augmentation apparatus, system and method of operation thereof. The apparatus provides for the controlled dispensing of animal feed from an animal feeder including a controller coupled to an actuator, where the controller provides power access from a battery to at least two communication modules, namely a low-power communications module and at least a first higher-power communications module. The low-power communication module includes a low-energy radio for substantially continuous operation when the animal feeder is being used. The first higher-power communications module includes a cellular telecommunications device for operation when the animal feeder needs to send or receive data outside of the range of the low-power communications module. The controller is coupled to the low-power communications module, and to the first higher-power communications module.

Overheat and fire detection for aircraft systems includes an optical controller and a fiber optic loop extending from the optical controller. The fiber optic loop extends through one or more zones of the aircraft. An optical signal is transmitted through the fiber optic loop from the optical controller and is also received back at the optical controller. The optical controller analyzes the optical signal to determine the temperature, strain, or both experienced within the zones.

The present disclosure provides a method, an Internet of Things system and medium for monitoring smart gas harmful components. The method comprises: obtaining composition information of a gas and use information of a user; determining a generation rate of harmful components of the gas based on the composition information and the use information; and generating warning information in response to the generation rate of the harmful components being greater than a generation rate threshold.

Systems and methods for operating a controlled device via an activation accessory of a wearable device that includes a movable actuator, a sensor, and a communication element. The sensor is coupled to a controller, which has an output coupled to a control signal interface. The controller is programmed to receive and evaluate input signals from the sensor that are responsive to movements of the movable actuator to determine whether or not they represent a command for the controlled device by assessing the input signals for a signal pattern indicative of a plurality of volitional actions of a wearer of the activation accessory. If/when the processor determines that the input signals represent the command, then it decodes the command and transmits an associated control signal to the controlled device via the control signal interface.

Overheat and fire detection for aircraft systems includes an optical controller and a fiber optic loop extending from the optical controller. The fiber optic loop extends through one or more zones of the aircraft. An optical signal is transmitted through the fiber optic loop from the optical controller and is also received back at the optical controller. The optical controller analyzes the optical signal to determine the temperature, strain, or both experienced within the zones.

Methods and systems are provided for facilitating communications between a vehicle and a trailer. In accordance with one embodiment, a system includes a memory, and a processor, and a transceiver. The memory is disposed onboard a trailer that is configured to be connected to a vehicle. The memory stores trailer-specific information pertaining to the trailer. The processor is disposed onboard the trailer, and is coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to provide instructions to automatically transmit the trailer-specific information to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information. The transceiver is coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to automatically transmit, based on the instructions provided by the processor, the trailer-specific information to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle.

Systems and methods for a test equipment interface are described. The test equipment interface includes a test equipment device and a wearable device that are in wireless communication with one another. The wearable device displays information collected or measured by the test equipment device. As a result, a user can operate the test equipment device while receiving measurements. The wearable device may include a smart watch, a pair of smart glasses, a cellular telephone, or a tablet. The test equipment device may include electrical test equipment, machining tool, welding machinery, or a medical measuring device. The test equipment interface may operate using voice recognition technology. Additionally, the test equipment interface may have text-to-speech functionality, such that measurements can be audibly communicated. The test equipment interface may also include an application that displays, stores, analyzes, and catalogs any information taken by the test equipment device for later review.

Embodiments may be generally direct to apparatuses, systems, method, and techniques to determine a configuration for a plurality of connectors, the configuration to associate a first interconnect protocol with a first subset of the plurality of connectors and a second interconnect protocol with a second subset of the plurality of connectors, the first interconnect protocol and the second interconnect protocol are different interconnect protocols and each comprising one of a serial link protocol, a coherent link protocol, and an accelerator link protocol, cause processing of data for communication via the first subset of the plurality of connectors in accordance with the first interconnect protocol, and cause processing of data for communication via the second subset of the plurality of connector in accordance with the second interconnect protocol.