Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed for enhancing resolution for nonlinear optical microscopy. Embodiments include pulse picking using a modulator, such as an acousto-optic modulator, that is optionally controlled by a function generator or a frequency divider. Some embodiments spatially overlap two laser beams prior to the modulator, and still additional embodiments include separating the 1st diffraction order of the modulated laser output of the acousto-optic modulator and directing the 1st diffraction order to a microscope. Some embodiments chirp a spatially overlapped laser beam with one pulse rate to a spatially overlapped laser beam with a higher pulse rate, while still additional embodiments utilize a coherent Raman scattering microscope.

Abstract: Various implementations of a smart battery management system are provided. An example method includes identifying sensor data of a cell in a battery system; predicting, based on the sensor data, a failure event of the cell; and preventing the failure event by activating a control circuit connected to the cell.

Abstract: A transparent conductor (TC) is disclosed. The TC includes an n-doped conducting polymer on a transparent substrate. Thickness of the n-doped polymerized agent is between about 10 to about 200 nm.

Abstract: A system may receive a package previously irradiated for sterilization. The package may have a sensor comprising a reference tag and sensing tag at least partially coated with a material comprising poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) and Polyurethan (PU). The system may scan the sensing tag and the reference tag. The system may determine, based on radio frequency (RF) signals reflected from the sensing tag and reference tag, the sensor is exposed to radiation. The system may output a quality measure indicative of the sensor being exposed to radiation.

Abstract: A system for detecting autonomic dysreflexia (AD) may measure skin nerve activity (skNA), galvanic skin response (GSR), heart rate, and skin temperature of a subject. The system may extract, a plurality of features from the measurements. The features may include medianNN, average iskNA, number of bursts, RMSSD, pNN5, or a combination thereof. The system may classify, based on a machine learning model, the plurality of features to identify the onset of AD in the subject. The system may output, in response to the onset of AD, a message indicative of the onset of AD.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a novel omniphobic, paper-based, smart bandage (OPSB) devices, and the methods to make and use the omniphobic, paper-based, smart bandage devices. The OPSB device of the present disclosure provides a simple, low-cost, and non-invasive strategy to monitor open wound status wirelessly. This disclosure also provides the demonstration of in-vivo early detection and monitoring of pressure ulcers using wireless smart bandages.

Abstract: Devices and methods for fabrication of a multiscale porous high-temperature heat exchanger for high-temperature and high-pressure applications are disclosed. The heat exchanger can include a core with macrochannels formed in a checkerboard pattern to facilitate alternative flow of working fluid having hot and cold temperatures between adjacent macrochannels. Each macrochannel can include a two-dimensional microchannel array that further distributes flow throughout the heat exchanger to enhance heat transfer and mechanical strength without significant pressure drop penalty. The heat exchanger can further include a header integrated therewith to distribute working fluid flowing through the heat exchanger through the outlets such that it flows evenly therethrough. Methods of fabricating heat exchangers of this nature are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for authoring and implementing context-aware applications (CAPs) are disclosed. The system and method enables users to record their daily activities and then build and deploy customized CAPs onto augmented reality platforms in which automated actions are performed in response to user-defined human actions. The system and method utilizes an integrated augmented reality platform composed of multiple camera systems, which allows for non-intrusive recording of end-users' activities and context detection while authoring and implementing CAPs. The system and method provides an augmented reality authoring interface for browsing, selecting, and editing recorded activities, and creating flexible CAPs through spatial interaction and visual programming.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a group of peptide compounds and their use in identifying molecules that stimulate proteasome or immunoproteasome are disclosed herein. Composition matters and methods of uses are within the scope of this disclosure.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods of using BAF complex modulating compounds as inhibitors of BAF-mediated transcription in target cells. The BAF complex modulating compounds include 12-membered macrolactam compounds that can target a BAF-specific subunit (e.g., ARID1A) to prevent nucleosomal positioning, relieving transcriptional repression of HIV-1. The subject methods can provide for reversal of latency of HIV-1 in cells in vitro or in vivo. Use of the macrolactam BAF complex modulating compounds represent a method of HIV latency reversal with a unique mechanism of action, which can be optionally combined with other Latency Reversal Agents to improve reservoir targeting. The subject methods can be utilized in conjunction with any convenient methods of treating HIV or HIV latency, including methods related to immune system activation, antiretroviral therapies and/or anti-HIV agents.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to mass spectrometry via frequency tagging.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing the accuracy of a bicycle training apparatus that is configured to measure the power output of a cyclist riding on a bicycle. The system includes a base, a main drive shaft secured to the base, a motor secured to the base and configured to rotate the main drive shaft, torque and rotational speed sensors configured to measure the torque and rotational speed of the main drive shaft during rotation thereof. The bicycle training apparatus may be secured relative to the base and functionally coupled to the main drive shaft. The motor may then be operated to apply a power input to the bicycle training apparatus while measuring the torque and rotational speed of the main drive shaft and the power input with the bicycle training apparatus. The resulting measurements may be compared to determine the accuracy of the bicycle training apparatus.

Abstract: A method of making a metal-polymer composite includes dealloying metallic powder to yield porous metal particles, monitoring a temperature of the mixture, controlling the rate of combining, a maximum temperature of the mixture, or both, and combining the porous metal particles with a polymer to yield a composite. Dealloying includes combining the metallic powder with an etchant to yield a mixture. A metal-polymer composite includes porous metal particles having an average particle size of about 0.2 ?m to about 500 ?m and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer. The polymer composite comprises at least 10 vol % of the porous metal particles. A powder mixture includes porous metal particles having an average particle size of about 0.2 ?m to about 500 ?m and a metal powder. The powder mixture includes about 1 wt % to about 99 wt % of the porous metal particles.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for wireless implantable devices, for example implantable biomedical devices employed for biomodulation. Some embodiments include a biomodulation system including a non-implantable assembly including a source for wireless power transfer and a data communications system, an implantable assembly including a power management module configured to continuously generate one or more operating voltage for the implantable assembly using wireless power transfer from the non-implantable assembly, a control module operably connected to at least one communication channel and at least one stimulation output, the control module including a processor unit to process information sensed via the at least one communication channel and, upon determining a condition exists, to generate an output to trigger the generation of a stimulus.

Abstract: An autonomous system for providing consistent images of leaves of plants is disclosed which includes a mobility system configured to move from an originating position to a position above a plant in a field, a robotic system coupled to the mobility system, the robotic system includes a manipulator providing a plurality of degrees of freedom, and an imaging system having an imaging chamber and one or more cameras, the imaging system coupled to the manipulator, the manipulator and the imaging system cooperate to position the imaging system about a leaf of a plant such that the manipulator articulates the imaging chamber substantially parallel and in line with the leaf and further moves the imaging system so that the leaf enters the imaging chamber thereby allowing the imaging system to obtain images of the leaf.

Abstract: An autonomous system for providing consistent images of leaves of plants is disclosed which includes a mobility unit configured to move from an originating position to a position about a plant in a field, one or more vacuum units coupled to the mobility unit configured to be positioned above one or more leaves of the plant, the one or more vacuum units each having one or more fans coupled to an air inlet having a grate, and configured to elevate the one or more leaves of the plant onto the grate, one or more imaging systems each having one or more cameras configured to obtain images from the one or more leaves of the plant, and a controller configured to control position of the mobility unit and activate the one or more imaging system to thereby obtain images from the one or more leaves of the plant.

Abstract: A system includes a vacuum chamber configured to enclose the material sample within, an infrared camera, a power supply, a heating stage, and a temperature controller. The infrared camera is configured to measure a temperature within the vacuum chamber and generate an output temperature value. The heating stage is coupled with a pair of electrodes, and the pair of electrodes are configured to apply a power signal to the heating stage from the power supply to affect the temperature within the vacuum chamber. The temperature controller is configured to receive the output temperature value and selectively adjust the temperature within the vacuum chamber to thereby maintain the temperature within the vacuum chamber within a desired temperature range.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly integrated with a semiconductor wafer is provided. The waveguide assembly includes a waveguide channel defined by internal walls of the wafer lined with a metallic layer, and having at least one port for transmission of the RF signal into or out of the waveguide channel. The waveguide assembly also includes a semiconductor obstacle member disposed in the waveguide channel. The waveguide assembly may be fabricated using etching and deposition processes for semiconductor devices. In use, selectively varying either one or both of frequency or power level of electromagnetic radiation applied to the obstacle member varies electrical conductance of the obstacle member, and thereby varies the electrical impedance of the obstacle member to transmission of the RF signal through the waveguide channel. The waveguide assembly may be used for switching, attenuating, routing, filtering, and transforming the RF signal.

Abstract: A method of generating a physically unclonable function (PUF) for pharmaceutical authentication is disclosed which includes generating an edible (PUF), affixing the edible PUF onto a pharmaceutical in a random distribution, and generating a crypto-graphic key based on the randomly distributed and affixed edible PUF. The present disclosure generally relates to counterfeit measures, and in particular, to an arrangement concerning an edible unclonable function counterfeit measure.

Abstract: The bone measurement system is configured to detect a density of a metallic source within a bone. The bone measurement system includes an x-ray fluorescence (XRF) device, a filter, a radiation detector, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing processor-executable instructions, and a processor. The XRF device may have an x-ray tube including an x-ray source and an anode. The x-ray source may be configured to produce an x-ray beam. The x-ray tube may include a backscatter geometry of around less than one-hundred and eighty degrees to more than ninety degrees. The filter may be disposed along a path of the x-ray beam. The radiation detector may be coupled to the XRF device.