Abstract: A method for analysing a sample uses a resonant support having a surface on which a plurality of separated photonic crystals extends. At least two crystals are configured to capture the same analyte. A resonance wavelength associated with each crystal varies with an amount of analyte in contact with the crystal. The wavelengths define a resonance spectral band between 200-1500 nm. The transmission/reflection of the light is maximum at an associated resonance wavelength. The method includes: illuminating the support in the resonance spectral band, the intensity of the lamination being variable in band; acquiring a measurement image using an image sensor, the image having different regions-of-interest each optically coupled to a photonic crystal; using a reference image representative of an image acquired by the image sensor, when the support is illuminated in the resonance spectral band in a reference configuration; and comparing the measurement image with the reference image.

Abstract: The output voltage of an MRAM is increased by means of an Fe(001)/MgO(001)/Fe(001) MTJ device, which is formed by microfabrication of a sample prepared as follows: A single-crystalline MgO (001) substrate is prepared. An epitaxial Fe(001) lower electrode (a first electrode) is grown on a MgO(001) seed layer at room temperature, followed by annealing under ultrahigh vacuum. A MgO(001) barrier layer is epitaxially formed on the Fe(001) lower electrode (the first electrode) at room temperature, using a MgO electron-beam evaporation. A Fe(001) upper electrode (a second electrode) is then formed on the MgO(001) barrier layer at room temperature. This is successively followed by the deposition of a Co layer on the Fe(001) upper electrode (the second electrode). The Co layer is provided so as to increase the coercive force of the upper electrode in order to realize an antiparallel magnetization alignment.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a tool for annealing a magnetic stack. The tool includes a housing defining a heating chamber; a holding mechanism to hold at least one wafer in a single line within the heating chamber, a heating mechanism to heat the at least one wafer; and a magnetic field generator to generate a magnetic field whole field lines pass through the single line of wafers during a magnetic annealing process; wherein the holding mechanism comprises a wafer support of holding the single line of wafers between the heating mechanism and the magnetic field generator.

Abstract: A fenestrated endoprosthesis of the thoracic aorta including a first mesh of stents, a main tubular endoprosthesis made of fabric, the main tubular endoprosthesis being rigidly attached to the first mesh, and having an arcuate central portion configured to be received in the aortic arch of a patient, the arcuate central portion extending between a first and a second end, each configured to be received respectively in a portion of the ascending or descending aorta, respectively. The fenestrated endoprosthesis further includes a flange also made of fabric and associated with a second mesh of stents, the flange having a substantially frustoconical shape and having a base, the base of the flange being mounted on an opening made in the upper face of the arcuate central portion, the flange being configured to be received at the base of the supra-aortic trunks of the patient.

Abstract: Antenna includes at least one first resonant cavity and a second resonant cavity, each resonant cavity being closed by a base at one end and including a radiating element superimposed on the base of the resonant cavity, the radiating element of the first cavity being able to transmit a signal on a first frequency band and the radiating element of the second cavity being able to transmit a signal on a second frequency band separate from the first frequency band, characterized in that a first distance between the base and radiating element of the first cavity differs from a second distance between the base and radiating element of the second cavity.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for generating a spatial audio format. An input audio source may include one or more individual channels. The one or more individual channels may be designated to be played by a corresponding one or more speakers. The one or more individual channels of the audio source may be separated. The one or more individual tracks may be input into a modeling space representing a multi-dimensional space. The modeling space may include a plurality of emitters at various locations in a vector space. Each of the one or more individual channels may be panned to one or more of the plurality of emitters. The panning may be based on a normalized proximity of the one or more individual channels in the modeling space to the plurality of emitters. The one or more of the plurality of emitters may be encoded into a single multichannel file.

Abstract: A transgenic non-human animal model for Neurofibromatosis type 1, wherein the Nf1 gene is specifically inactivated in BC cells and derivatives thereof. Also, an in vitro method of producing cutaneous and plexiform Neurofibromas (NFBs) and/or for studying the development and composition of plexiform NFBs, including culturing in vitro Prss56-expressing cells and-derivatives thereof obtained from the transgenic non-human animal model. Further, a method for screening a candidate compound for use as a drug to treat Neurofibromatosis type 1, cutaneous NFBs and/or plexiform NFBs including contacting the candidate compound Prss56-expressing cells and-derivatives thereof obtained from the transgenic non-human animal model or administering the candidate compound to the transgenic non-human animal model.

Abstract: Disclosed is a guiding apparatus for use with a machine to facilitate performing an action along a self-guided path on a substrate. The guiding apparatus may include a support member configured to be attached to at least a portion of the machine. Further, the guiding apparatus may include one or more of lighting units, optical sensors, controllers, and user interface components, mounted on the support member, configured to identify an object, obtain position of the object on a substrate and perform an action along a self-guided path in association with that object on the substrate.

Abstract: An embodiment sensor includes a hybrid waveguide. The hybrid waveguide includes a first dielectric optical waveguide lying on and in contact with a dielectric support layer; a first surface waveguide optically coupled to the first dielectric optical waveguide, parallel to the first dielectric optical waveguide, and lying on the dielectric support layer. The first surface waveguide has a lateral surface configured to guide a surface mode. The hybrid waveguide includes a cavity intended to be filled with a dielectric fluid, separating laterally the first dielectric optical waveguide from the lateral surface of the first surface waveguide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer of the aromatic polyether type, containing a biosourced furan diol, to a method for producing said polymer, and to the use of said polymer for producing membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a virus-derived particle comprising one or more Cas protein(s), as well as to kits and methods using the same for altering a target nucleic acid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of mesoporous solids to control relative humidity in enclosed spaces while greatly reducing energy expenditure. The mesoporous solids are particularly suitable for controlling relative humidity in greenhouses.

Abstract: A vehicle has steering and drive wheels supported by legs articulated to the structure of the vehicle. Each leg is rotatably mounted on a main support around a transverse axis. The main support is rotatably mounted about the transverse axis on a base structure, which is connected to the structure of the vehicle. An actuator device is operatively interposed between the main support and the base support to adjust the position of the main support around the transverse axis, and consequently the height of the vehicle from the ground. A hub-bearing support carrying the wheel hub is rotatably mounted around a wheel steering axis on an auxiliary camber adjustment support. The latter is carried around a camber adjustment axis on a further auxiliary caster adjustment support. The latter is carried by the leg around a caster adjustment axis. The steering of the wheel and the camber adjustment are controlled by respective actuator devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the use of compositions and their use in reducing and treating pain.

Abstract: Enzyme-triggered self-reacting arm compounds and chemical intermediates used for preparing such compounds and uses thereof, specifically in prodrug design and conjugation technologies. A Ligand-Drug-Conjugate (LDC) includes such enzyme-triggered self-reacting arms.

Abstract: Environmentally conditioned furniture, such as a bed are disclosed herein. A representative bed includes a bed frame for supporting an air-permeable mattress or cushion, the bed frame comprising a shell frame having at least one air inlet with a total inlet flow-through area, and at least one air outlet, in fluid communication with the air inlet, and having a total outlet flow-through area. The bed frame is arranged for accommodating an air distribution unit in fluid communication with the air outlet, and in a top plan view, at most 30% of the inlet total flow-through area overlaps with the outlet total flow-through area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at electromagnetic shielding that is particularly suitable for applications in electric vehicles. The electromagnetic shielding is relatively lightweight and can be integrated into a carpet or textile type construction.

Abstract: A novel and useful system wiring apparatus and related techniques that address the need to feed power and electronic signals to and from a sample board between the cold, low pressure region in a vacuum chamber and outside room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The wiring apparatus balances electrical resistance with the thermal conductivity of the power and signal conductors. Printed flexible cables are used having an annular sealing region which together with O-rings provide vacuum sealing while allowing electrical signals to pass between integrated circuit(s) inside the vacuum chamber and equipment outside the chamber. A thermal anchor is placed along the printed flexible cable to maintain a desired temperature along the cable. The printed flexible circuits are multilayer with two outer layers serving as an RF shield while two inner layers comprise the signal lines which typically require shielding, electrical isolation from each other and from external electromagnetic fields.

Abstract: A picture decoding device includes a spatial candidate derivation unit configured to derive a spatial candidate from inter prediction information of a block neighboring a decoding target block and register the derived spatial candidate as a candidate to a first candidate list, a history-based candidate derivation unit configured to generate a second candidate list by adding a history-based candidate included in a history-based candidate list as a candidate to the first candidate list, a candidate selection unit configured to select a selection candidate from candidates included in the second candidate list, and an inter prediction unit configured to perform inter prediction using the selection candidate.