Abstract: This invention describes ways of obtaining nano-particulated adjuvants formed by different synthetic variants of GM3 ganglioside. Depending on the fine structure of the fatty acid in the ceramide of the synthetic GM3, said adjuvants are able to stimulate specifically and in a specialized way the humoral or cellular immune response against accompanying antigens. Particularly, this invention provides immunogenic vaccine compositions that comprise peptides, polypeptides or proteins and the aforementioned nanoparticles, which are formed through the dispersion of hydrophobic proteins of the outer membrane complex (OMC) of Neisseria meningitidis in solutions containing fully synthetic variants of the GM3 ganglioside.

Abstract: A method and system for message handling implemented by a first node in a distributed computing environment. The method including receiving a message including a connection identifier to identify a connection in the application layer to be utilized to send the message to a client application, parsing the connection identifier to determine a node identifier indicating a second node in the distributed computing environment that implements the connection, and forwarding the message to the second node that implements the connection by a message broker that utilizes a routing information registry to locate the second node using the node identifier, in response to the first node having a different node identifier than the node identifier of the message.

Abstract: Described herein are examples of a system that processes information describing movement of a vehicle at a time related to a potential collision to reliably determine whether a collision occurred and/or one or more characteristics of the collision. In response to obtaining information regarding a potential collision, data describing movement of the vehicle before and/or after a time associated with the potential collision is analyzed to determine whether the collision occurred and/or to determine one or more collision characteristic(s). The analysis may be carried out at least in part using a trained classifier that classifies the vehicle movement data into one or more classes, where at least some the classes are associated with whether a collision occurred and/or one or more characteristics of a collision. If a collision is determined to be likely, one or more actions may be triggered based on the characteristic(s) of the collision.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound comprising a modified tetracycline derivative, covalently coupled through a linker to a low-hydrophobicity bioactive molecule useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases, wherein the modified tetracycline derivative is optionally defined by the following formula:

Abstract: The invention relates to an immunogenic or vaccine composition comprising an inactivated bacterium from the species Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, to a method for producing said composition and to the medical use of this composition for inducing an immune response against a bacterium from the species Brachyspira hyodysenteriae or for protecting against an infection caused by a bacterium from the species Brachyspira hyodysenteriae. Further, the invention relates to a method for selecting a bacterium from the species Brachyspira hyodysenteriae useful for manufacturing a vaccine against swine dysentery.

Abstract: Processes and techniques are disclosed to identify regions of suspected malignancy and their localization within a body part or organ. These methods rely on the analysis of infrared images to identify thermal abnormalities using image post-processing techniques, numerical modeling, iterative solutions methodology or a digital library. The methods utilize noninvasive, non-radiative and no contact infrared imaging that can be used for breast cancer screening for improved prognosis.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a first connector configured to be connected to an electrical cable, the first connector including an electrical connector configured to mate with and electrically connect to the electrical cable, and a body having a first end carrying a plurality of electrical terminals and having a second end coupled to an end of the electrical connector, the body including a sleeve extending from the first end to the second end, the sleeve being molded over and extending around the end of the electrical connector, and a flange axially extending outwardly from the first end of the body.

Abstract: Processes and techniques are disclosed to identify regions of suspected malignancy and their localization within a body part or organ. These methods rely on the analysis of infrared images to identify thermal abnormalities using image post-processing techniques, numerical modeling, iterative solutions methodology or a digital library. The methods utilize noninvasive, non-radiative and no contact infrared imaging that can be used for breast cancer screening for improved prognosis.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to generating virtualized network functions by identifying mappable elements and unmappable elements of a virtualized network function template based on a network function virtualization model. The mappable elements may be mapped to the network function virtualization model. The mappable elements may be translated based on the mapping. The unmappable elements are filtered based on a black-white list. The translated virtualized network function definition comprising the translated elements and the filtered elements is generated. The virtualized network function is generated based on the translated virtualized network function definition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing deactivation of a hydrotreatment catalyst. The hydrotreatment catalyst is used as a main active catalyst for producing renewable hydrocarbons by hydrotreatment from a renewable feedstock which comprises at least an oxygen containing compound, at least one metal containing compound and at least one phosphorus containing compound as impurities. The method comprising adjusting the metal to phosphorus (M:P) weight ratio of the renewable feedstock to a value within the range from 0.70 to 1.26, measured as elemental metal and elemental phosphorus, subjecting the obtained feedstock to a temperature of from 190 to 400° C. under reducing conditions, thereby forming a solid precipitate comprising at least one metal and phosphorus containing compound, and contacting the obtained liquid renewable feedstock with the main active catalyst, in the presence of hydrogen.

Abstract: A method for authorizing a financial operation is disclosed, the method comprising: receiving operation data related to a financial operation; obtaining a first biometric mathematical representation of a user; storing an operation mathematical representation representing operation data and the first biometric mathematical representation in an authorization dataset; receiving the authorization dataset; obtaining the operation mathematical representation and the first biometric mathematical representation from the received authorization dataset; receiving a capture of a second image of the user; generating a second biometric mathematical representation of a user; determining a matching score by comparing the first biometric mathematical representation and the second biometric mathematical representation; authenticating an identity of the user; obtaining the operation data from the operation mathematical representation; and authorizing the financial operation if the identity is authenticated and the operation da

Abstract: A technique facilitates connection of tubulars along a tubing string via a linear motion. A first tubular is provided with a first connector end having a non-circular transverse cross-section, and a second tubular is provided with a second connector end having a corresponding non-circular transverse cross-section. The non-circular cross-section and the corresponding non-circular cross-section are designed to matingly engage when the first and second tubulars are moved linearly toward each other to form a tubing string. A seal is provided to seal the first connector end with the second connector end once linearly engaged. A locking mechanism may be employed to linearly lock the first connector end with the second connector end.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for predicting an action to be taken by a user of a mobile device, comprising: generating a machine learning (ML) model using historical training data comprising (a) output training data that includes a scheduled action on a calendar and (b) input training data comprising historical usage data of the mobile device by the user; receiving real-time usage data of the mobile device, the real-time usage data indicating at least one of (a) an emotional state of the user, wherein the emotional state is indicative of autism spectrum disorder, or (b) indicators of the environment of the user; and evaluating data comprising the real-time usage data of the mobile device using the ML model to output a suggested action to be performed by the user, wherein the suggested action mitigates a negative impact on the user of a symptom of the autism spectrum disorder.

Abstract: A new pharmaceutical composition consisting of an oral aqueous suspension for the prevention and treatment of gastric ulcers and colon cancer is disclosed, as well as the procedure for preparing it. This suspension is characterized by containing a purified extract with fatty alcohols from beeswax, microcrystalline cellulose and excipients accepted by the pharmaceutical industry. The method of preparing this suspension is characterized in that the fatty alcohol extract is subjected to a process of particle size reduction to <1.5 micrometers in the presence of an emulsifying agent at >1000 rpm; the mixture of said active ingredient with microcrystalline cellulose in the proportion and concentration in which they are formulated, makes these components act synergistically, conferring powerful antiulcer and chemoprotective effects to this composition.

Abstract: Methods are provided for generating an electronic signature, for authenticating said electronic signature, for authenticating integrity of a content signed with said electronic signature, and for authenticating an identity of a signatory who signed said electronic signature, along with systems, computer systems and computer programs suitable for performing said methods.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device to be used by motorcyclists, cyclists or the like, wherein said device makes it possible to keep the outside of the rider's foot higher by providing the necessary length in motorbike stopping maneuvers and thus achieving a significant improvement in the support and stability of the motorcyclist-motorcycle combination. The device comprises an over-outsole which is arranged on top of the sole of the wearer's footwear and extends between the metatarsal area and the distal phalanges of the foot, wherein the aforementioned over-outsole has indentations on part of its surface and allows the toe of the device to be vertically adjusted with the over-outsole and extends between the said toe and the outer side of the footwear.

Abstract: Systems, assemblies and methods for deploying an optical fiber through a duct to a customer premises. A blowable section of the optical fiber is blown through the duct. A non-blowable section of the optical fiber is coupled to a trail end of the duct. The non-blowable section can be terminated with a hardened or ruggedized connector. The optical fiber, including both the blowable and non-blowable sections, can be wound around a spool for easy payout of the blowable section.

Abstract: A transmit-array collimating assembly, this collimating assembly being able to convert a first electromagnetic wave radiated from a first focal point and in a first frequency band, into a plane electromagnetic wave of same frequency radiated in a preset first direction, and to convert a second electromagnetic wave radiated from a second focal point and in a second frequency band, into a plane electromagnetic wave of same frequency radiated in the same preset first direction, first and second primary radiating elements solely connected to first and second output ports of a transmitting module, respectively. The first and second primary radiating elements are positioned so as to radiate the first and second electromagnetic waves from the first and second focal points, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tolerance compensation apparatus comprising a base element; a compensation element that is in threaded engagement with the base element and that forms a passage extending in an axial direction for a screw element; a nut into which the screw element can be screwed; and a holding element having a first limb holding the base element, a second limb holding the nut, and a connection section connecting the first and second limbs, wherein the first and second limbs are spaced apart from one another while forming a reception gap for receiving a component.

Abstract: A method for receiving text files, each having data defined in various format types. The text files are received without a reference to a schema defining the text files. A description file for each of the text files describing one of the format types is received and the description file includes a separate file from a corresponding text file. Before processing the text file and absent receiving the schema, the method identifies a data structure of the description file, the data structure comprising one or more parameters and definitions of the various format types. Each of the text files is processed and during processing of each of the text files, dynamically generating, at run-time, one or more reader engines to read the data in the text files and dynamically extracting, at run-time, data based on the identified data structure. The method generates an output file with the extracted data.