Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and system for power amplifier characterization and digital predistortion. The method includes receiving a test signal including K samples with a sampling rate fS, generating a synthetic test signal including the test signal and a sequence of (N?1) delayed versions of the test signal, generating an undersampled signal including M samples by sampling, at a sampling rate fS/N, an output signal of a device-under-test (DUT) with the synthetic test signal as an input of the DUT, the M samples of the under-sampled signal including N segments each including K/N samples, and generating a reconstructed signal including the M samples of the under-sampled signal.

Abstract: An embodiment provides an amplifier system with multiple amplification paths connected to a combiner for combination of signals amplified in the amplification paths, each amplification path comprising an amplifier and a matching network provided between the amplifier and the combiner, wherein the individual amplifiers can interact through the combiner, causing an active load-pull effect. The matching networks of the paths comprise harmonic terminations configured to one or more of reduce an overlap between the voltage and current waveforms within the amplifier connected to the matching network and improve the linearity of one or more of the amplifiers.

Abstract: A composition comprising polymer particles and a carrier, wherein the polymer particles are a mixture of at least a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the first polymer is at least partially soluble or dispersible in the carrier, and wherein the polymer particles are arranged such that they can join together to form a scaffold of polymer particles, and wherein the composition is administrable to a human or non-human animal.

Abstract: Provided herein are fluoropyrimidine-modified RNA aptamers capable of binding CCR5. The compositions and methods provided herein are, inter alia, useful for the delivery of antiviral drugs (e.g., siRNAs) and preventing HIV entry into a target cell.

Abstract: A composition comprising polymer particles and a carrier, wherein the polymer particles are a mixture of at least a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the first polymer is at least partially soluble or dispersible in the carrier, and wherein the polymer particles are arranged such that they can join together to form a scaffold of polymer particles, and wherein the composition is administrable to a human or non-human animal.

Abstract: An embodiment provides an amplifier system with multiple amplification paths connected to a combiner for combination of signals amplified in the amplification paths, each amplification path comprising an amplifier and a matching network provided between the amplifier and the combiner, wherein the individual amplifiers can interact through the combiner, causing an active load-pull effect. The matching networks of the paths comprise harmonic terminations configured to one or more of reduce an overlap between the voltage and current waveforms within the amplifier connected to the matching network and improve the linearity of one or more of the amplifiers.

Abstract: A steam turbine system including a steam source for generating a steam flow, a high pressure turbine providing a first steam exhaust, a low pressure turbine fluidly coupled to the high pressure turbine, and, a steam storage system having an inlet for receiving a portion of the first steam exhaust from the high pressure steam turbine and storing in the steam storage system, the steam storage system having an output with a pressure relief valve for discharging a second steam exhaust to the low pressure turbine.

Abstract: Provided herein are fluoropyrimidine-modified RNA aptamers capable of binding CCR5. The compositions and methods provided herein are, inter alia, useful for the delivery of antiviral drugs (e.g., siRNAs) and preventing HIV entry into a target cell.

Abstract: Provided herein are fluoropyrimidine-modified RNA aptamers capable of binding CCR5. The compositions and methods provided herein are, inter alia, useful for the delivery of anti-viral drugs (e.g., siRNAs) and preventing HIV entry into a target cell.

Abstract: A overflow containment assembly for containing an overflowed fluid from a toilet includes the toilet structured to have a bowl. A fitting is coupled to the bowl on the toilet. The fitting is positioned proximate a maximum fill level of the bowl. A bag is coupled to the fitting. The bag may receive a fluid from the fitting if the bowl on the toilet becomes overfilled.

Abstract: An injectable agent delivery system comprising a composition that comprises: an agent for sustained delivery located within discrete particles; and an injectable scaffold material comprising discrete particles which are capable of interacting to form a scaffold, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are fluoropyrimidine-modified RNA aptamers capable of binding CCR5. The compositions and methods provided herein are, inter alia, useful for the delivery of antiviral drugs (e.g., siRNAs) and preventing HIV entry into a target cell.

Abstract: A overflow containment assembly for containing an overflowed fluid from a toilet includes the toilet structured to have a bowl. A fitting is coupled to the bowl on the toilet. The fitting is positioned proximate a maximum fill level of the bowl. A bag is coupled to the fitting. The bag may receive a fluid from the fitting if the bowl on the toilet becomes overfilled.

Abstract: The present invention features an electronic calendar device. The device includes a touch screen, a mounting mechanism, a battery component, a memory and a microprocessor. The microprocessor causes the touch screen to display a default monthly calendar window on the screen, wherein the window takes the space of screen displaying the current month and a table comprising weekdays and dates. The user can select the desired date for event input. When the current date has an event, the microprocessor causes the default window automatically to shrink to the smaller window occupying the first half of the screen, and the event window pops up to occupy the remaining half of the screen and display the event content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating the performance of a plurality of players playing a video game simulating a rock band experience may include: calculating a player score for each player playing a rhythm action game within a band, each player score representing the performance level of a particular player; calculating a composite score for the band playing a rhythm action game, the composite score based in part on a performance level associated with each player within the band; displaying the composite score on a performance meter as a performance level; and displaying each player score on the performance meter as a graphical indication positioned on the meter at a position corresponding to the calculated player score.

Abstract: A client configured to be connected and disconnected from a network includes: a memory storing a local mirrored copy of an image stored on a virtual disk server connected to the network; and a driver configured to access both the image stored on the virtual disk server and the local mirrored copy of the image when the client is connected to the network and to access only the local mirrored copy of the image when the client is disconnected from the network without requiring a reboot of the client after connecting or disconnecting from the network.

Abstract: An injectable, agent delivery system comprising a composition comprising: (i) an injectable scaffold material comprising discrete particles, which are capable of interacting to form a scaffold; and (ii) a carrier comprising an agent for delivery. The product can have a pharmaceutical use or use in cosmetic surgery; in particular it can be used in tissue regeneration or reconstruction. The agent for delivery may be a therapeutically, prophylactically or diagnostically active substance.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a system and method is provided for producing a safely disposable end product from waste matter containing undesirable materials, such as infectious, biohazardous, hazardous, or radioactive elements. The method comprises the steps of providing a highly basic solvent, immersing the waste matter containing the undesirable materials within the highly basic solvent, and heating the solvent. The waste matter containing the undesirable materials is allowed to remain within the solvent until digested, thereby forming a solution void of any infectious or biohazardous elements and/or containing a concentration of radioisotope below the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) for release to a sanitary sewer as defined in applicable federal regulations.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for producing a safely disposable end product from waste matter containing undesirable materials, such as infectious, biohazardous, hazardous, or radioactive elements. An apparatus is provided that immerses the biologically infectious waste material in a highly alkaline solvent which is then heated. The waste matter containing the undesirable materials is allowed to remain within the solvent until digested, thereby forming a solution void of any infectious or biohazardous elements and/or containing a decreased concentration of radioisotope.