Abstract: A non-aqueous insecticidal composition includes a cottonseed oil in an amount of about 0.01 wt. % to about 5 wt. %, an ester solvent in an amount of about 1 to about 10 wt. %, and a mineral oil in an amount of about 55 wt. % to about 95 wt. %, wherein the composition is suitable for further dilution with water to form a sprayable preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are agricultural compositions comprising plant messenger packs (PMPs), methods for using the same, and methods and related bioreactors for manufacturing PMPs.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a light field vision testing device, adjusted pixel rendering method and computer-readable medium therefor, and vision testing system and method using same. In one embodiment, a device or computer-implemented method is provided to dynamically adjust user perception of an input image to be rendered via a set of digital display pixels and a corresponding array of light field shaping elements until an optimal visual acuity level is identified.

Abstract: An expandable clot mobilizer device for extraction of an occlusion from a blood vessel is provided, which comprises a working portion including a plurality of crowns of cells. Each cell comprises an open area bordered by two proximal cell struts, two distal cell struts, and two middle cell struts. The proximal cell struts each extending distally from a common proximal end to a proximal end of a respective one of the two middle cell struts, the distal cell struts each extending proximally from a common distal end to a distal end of a respective one of the two middle cell struts, each middle cell strut in each crown bordering two adjacent cells in that crown and each middle cell strut being adapted and configured to be more flexible than the distal cell strut and the proximal cell strut to which it extends. The clot mobilizer also comprises a tapered portion.

Abstract: A self-expandable medical device for advancement through vasculature to an expansion site in a blood vessel is disclosed. The device comprises a working portion and a connection portion that can be connected to a pusher. The working portion provides an outward radial force at every diameter between and including the diameter of a compressed and an expanded configurations, and comprises a plurality of crowns of cells comprising an open area bordered by two proximal cell struts, two distal cell struts, and two middle cell struts. The proximal cell struts each extend distally from a common proximal end to a proximal end of a respective one of the two middle cell struts. The distal cell struts each extend proximally from a common distal end to a distal end of a respective one of the two middle cell struts. Each middle cell strut is more flexible than the distal cell strut and proximal cell strut to which it extends.

Abstract: A flock of vehicles can include a leader vehicle and at least one follower vehicle coupled to the leader vehicle. In some embodiments, the leader vehicle is a lawnmower. In some embodiments, the leader vehicle can include at least one sensor. In some embodiments, the flock of vehicles operate in an inverted V-shape configuration. In some embodiments, the leader vehicle and the follower vehicle are connected via a retractable cable. In some embodiments, a sensor of the leader vehicle can detect a unique feature on a follower vehicle. In some embodiments, a drone can be coupled to a leader vehicle. In some embodiments, an autonomous vehicle can utilize a safety wire.

Abstract: In one aspect, devices for light treatment of skin are described herein. A device described herein, in some embodiments, comprises an interior compartment having a proximal end and a distal end, and an optical aperture disposed at the distal end. The device also comprises a laser or BBL source that produces a laser or BBL beam. The laser or BBL beam has a first optical path within the interior compartment, between the proximal end and the distal end. Additionally, the first optical path exits the interior compartment through the optical aperture. The device further comprises a camera that receives light from the aperture. The light received from the aperture has a second optical path within the interior compartment. Further, a selectively reflective optical element is disposed in the first and second optical paths. The selectively reflective optical element generally transmits the laser or BBL beam but generally reflects at least a portion of the light from the aperture toward the camera.

Abstract: In one aspect, devices for light treatment of skin are described herein. A device described herein, in some embodiments, comprises an interior compartment having a proximal end and a distal end, and an optical aperture disposed at the distal end. The device also comprises a laser or BBL source that produces a laser or BBL beam. The laser or BBL beam has a first optical path within the interior compartment, between the proximal end and the distal end. Additionally, the first optical path exits the interior compartment through the optical aperture. The device further comprises an imaging system that receives a return signal from the aperture. The return signal received from the aperture has a second path within the interior compartment. Further, a selectively reflective optical element is disposed in the first and second optical paths. The selectively reflective optical element generally transmits the laser or BBL beam.

Abstract: In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can detect an interaction with respect to a set of virtual objects, which can start with a particular gesture, and take an action with respect to one or more virtual objects based on a further interaction (e.g., holding the gesture for a particular amount of time, moving the gesture in a particular direction, releasing the gesture, etc.). In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can automatically review a 3D video to determine a depicted user or avatar movement pattern (e.g., dance moves, repair procedure, playing an instrument, etc.). In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can allow the gesture to included a flat hand with the user's thumb next to the palm, with the gesture toward the user's face.

Abstract: A cognitive radio system may include cognitive radio frequency (RF) radios and a controller configured to selectively change at least one operating parameter of the cognitive RF radios based upon a cognitive group hierarchy. The cognitive group hierarchy may include a first group based upon a signal modulation classification, a second group based upon a waveform requirement, a third group based upon an optimal cognitive RF radio path, a fourth group based upon a cognitive RF radio dynamic spectrum allocation, and a fifth group based upon frequency hopping.

Abstract: A modular enclosure system and method for repair of one or more leaks in a pipe. The modular enclosure system including a first enclosure portion configured to be disposed in a mated configuration to create a first enclosure around the pipe. Each enclosure includes a first void section configured to enclose a pipe section of the pipe. Sealant grooves extend along enclosure faces of each enclosure to seal the modular enclosure system. Each enclosure includes a sealant control system having a plurality of blocking members and configured to selectively block sealant injected in the sealant grooves. Each of the blocking members are positionable between a blocking position configured to block sealant flow in at least one of the sealant grooves and a non-blocking position.

Abstract: Disclosed are floating micro-aeration unit (FMU) devices, systems and methods for biological sulfide removal from water/wastewater bodies and streams. In some aspects, a system includes a manifold structure including one or more opening to flow air out of an interior of the manifold structure; one or more support structures connected to the manifold structure, in which the one or more support structures are floatable on a surface of a fluid that includes water or a wastewater; and an air source that flows air to the manifold structure, such that the manifold structure supplies the air containing a predetermined amount of oxygen (e.g., less than 0.1 mg/L of oxygen) to oxidize sulfide of the fluid.

Abstract: Aspects of subject technology provide systems and methods for generation and distribution of a stable identifier associated with multiple aliases of a user account. The stable identifier may be provided to various electronic devices by a server, responsive to requests associated with communications to those devices from one of the associated aliases. In this way, messaging applications can utilize the stable identifier to merge conversations from a single user having multiple aliases, and secure access to a secure device can be provided to an authorized user, even if the authorized user attempts access from an unauthorized account alias.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.

Abstract: A method for generating a user interface includes: receiving a user request to access a software platform, the user request being associated with a user identifier; generating a user context based on the user request, the user context including a user profile associated with the user identifier; loading a data structure representing a user interface layout, the data structure including a plurality of viewport nodes, each of the viewport nodes being associated with one or more child nodes; selecting, by a computer system, a first child node from one or more child nodes of a first viewport node of the plurality of viewport nodes based on the user context to generate an evaluated data structure including a plurality of evaluated viewport nodes, each of the evaluated viewport nodes having at most one child node; and generating a customized user interface based on the evaluated data structure.

Abstract: A perturbation radio frequency (RF) signal generator is provided which generates a perturbed RF output signal to cause a signal classification change by an RF signal classifier. The perturbation RF signal generator may include a quantum computing circuit configured to perform quantum subset summing; and a processor. The processor may be configured to generate a game theory reward matrix for a plurality of different deep learning signal perturbation models, cooperate with the quantum computing circuit to perform quantum subset summing of the game theory reward matrix, select a deep learning signal perturbation model from the plurality thereof based upon the quantum subset summing of the game theory reward matrix, and generate the perturbed RF output signal based upon the selected deep learning signal perturbation model to cause the signal classification change in the RF signal classifier.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of classifying an image using a quantum trained vision system. The method comprises enhancing contrast of the image and applying dimension reduction to the contrast-enhance image. The enhanced contrast and dimensionally reduced image is passed to a quantum trained vision system and a result is generated from the quantum trained vision system. The result could be a simply yes/no or true/false binary result to see whether the image fell into one of several predefined classes. Alternatively, the result could be an indication of an object in the image.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for genome modification of a target sequence in the genome of a plant or plant cell, without incorporating a selectable transgene marker. The methods and compositions employ a guide polynucleotide/Cas endonuclease system to provide an effective system for modifying or altering target sites within the genome of a plant, plant cell or seed, without incorporating a selectable transgene marker. Once a genomic target site is identified, a variety of methods can be employed to further modify the target sites such that they contain a variety of polynucleotides of interest. Breeding methods and methods for selecting plants utilizing a guide polynucleotide/Cas endonuclease system are also disclosed. Compositions and methods are also provided for editing a nucleotide sequence in the genome of a cell, without incorporating a selectable transgene marker.

Abstract: This invention pertains to biotechnology, more specifically to the field of human health. This document describes in particular conjugates of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain covalently conjugated to a carrier protein, the method used to obtain them, and the vaccine compositions that contain them. The vaccine compositions described in this invention are useful for the prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 infection as they induce a strong response of neutralizing antibodies.