Abstract: A suspended line resonator and a tunable filter comprising multiple suspended line resonators. A microstrip resonator and a tunable filter comprising multiple microstrip resonators. A suspended substrate resonator and a tunable filter comprising multiple suspended substrate resonators.

Abstract: Disclosed is a broadcast signal transmitting apparatus, a broadcast signal receiving apparatus, and a broadcast signal transceiving method in a broadcast signal transceiving apparatus.

Abstract: A system and method for digital x-ray imaging. The method includes emitting a first and second collimated x-ray beam from an x-ray source disposed in a first and second position, respectively. The first and second collimated x-ray beam is directed onto an identified region of interest (ROI) wherein a first and second ROI image is captured, respectively, when the x-ray source is disposed in the first and second position, respectively. The first and second ROI images are processed to extract features from each of the first and second ROI images. The extracted features are analyzed, and an indicator of a disease is generated responsive to the extracted features. The indicator can be stored, displayed, or transmitted. The first and second x-ray sources can be the same or different x-ray sources.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for detecting target nucleic acid. For example, methods and materials for detecting the presence or absence of target nucleic acid, methods and materials for detecting the amount of target nucleic acid present within a sample, kits for detecting the presence or absence of target nucleic acid, kits for detecting the amount of target nucleic acid present within a sample, and methods for making such kits are provided.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a plurality of data frames representing at least one virtually concatenated data stream, storing the plurality of data frames in a memory; and recording, for each of a plurality of data frames, a physical write address that indicates a position in the memory and a virtual write address that includes a multiframe indicator and a byte number indicator.

Abstract: An environmental detection sound system includes a wireless communications unit, a system chip wirelessly communicating to an external operation device; an audio compilation unit, an output unit, a detector module and a data processing unit; wherein the system chip receives a control signal and a sound source signal, converts the sound source signal to a programming audio signal and then outputs the programming audio signal; the audio compilation unit receives the programming audio signal, converts the programming audio signal to an audio signal, and then outputs the audio signal; the output unit receives and plays back the audio signal; the detector module detects an environment and outputs a detection value; the data processing unit receives the detection value and produces a warning audio and a warning message to remind listeners to timely improve environmental conditions when the detection value exceeds a standard value, so as to maintain safety and health.

Abstract: A loudness learning and balancing system for one or more audio channels. The system learns user volume preferences from manual interventions, providing effective and robust loudness learning to provide a consistent and balanced sonic experience. The system also reduces and/or eliminates incorrect attenuation or over-amplification of quiet interludes in the audio material, thereby eliminating artifacts such as noise pumping or breathing. In addition, the system reduces low level noise in the audio signals while preserving a wide dynamic range at most listening levels.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to compositions that include sets of magnetic particles, members of each set being conjugated to an antibody specific for a pathogen.

Abstract: A traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) device is provided. The device includes a radome having an antenna. A chassis is bonded to said radome about a periphery by a skirt layer. A housing is adhesively bonded to the radome, the skirt layer and the chassis. The housing has a substantially flat bottom portion with a wall extended about a periphery, the wall forming a lap joint with the chassis and radome.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of regulating fatty acid or glucose metabolism in a cell by contacting the cell with a modulator of miR-208a and/or miR-208b activity or expression. The disclosure also provides a method of treating or preventing a metabolic disorder, such as obesity, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome, in a subject by administering to the subject an inhibitor of miR-208a and/or miR-208b activity or expression. Also provided is a method of enhancing or improving mitochondrial function and/or redox-homeostasis in a subject by administering to the subject an inhibitor of miR-208a and/or miR-208b activity or expression.

Abstract: A method determines a motion between a first and second coordinate system, by first extracting a first set of primitives from a 3D image acquired in the first coordinate system from an environment, and extracting a second set of primitives from a 3D image acquired in the second coordinate system from the environment. Motion hypotheses are generated for different combinations of the first and second sets of primitives using a RANdom SAmple Consensus procedure. Each motion hypothesis is scored using a scoring function learned using parameter learning techniques. Then, a best motion hypothesis is selected as the motion between the first and second coordinate system.

Abstract: A circuit is disclosed to enhance slew rate of an amplifier. An amplifier includes an output, a first input, and a second input in a differential pair configuration. A slew rate enhancer includes a first slew rate enhancer and a second slew rate enhancer. The first slew direction enhancer is configured to detect a first slew rate condition in a first direction responsive to the first input and the second input and provide additional current for a first side of the differential pair of the amplifier during the first slew rate condition. The second slew direction enhancer is configured to detect a second slew rate condition in a second direction responsive to the first input and the second input and provide additional current for a second side of the differential pair of the amplifier during the second slew rate condition.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions comprising dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and associated compounds in combination with one or more of the following: fructose 1,6-diphosphate, L-arginine, L-lysine, L-aspartate, and urea. Methods for treating traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke, atherosclerosis, spinal cord trauma, and neurodegenerative illnesses are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for locking metadata associated with catalog items. An identifier of an item in the item catalog and update metadata associated with the item are received. Responsive to the receipt, it is determined whether a lock against modification is associated with the identified item. Responsive at least in part to the determination that the identified item is associated with a lock, the identified item is left unmodified in the item catalog rather than modifying the identified item in accordance with the update metadata.

Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, a system and associated method for providing a hybrid cloud computing environment are disclosed. For example, a system may authorize an enterprise user based on an enterprise identity. Once authenticated, embodiments may use mapping data and a cloud role to determine an identity to use when the enterprise user accesses a cloud.

Abstract: This application relates to determining uniformity of a housing for a computing device based on characteristics of a reflected pattern of light incident upon the housing. The reflected pattern of light can include an array of shapes such as dots whose orientation and location can provide indications of uniformity for the housing. The array of shapes are analyzed to determine certain geometric properties such as area for each shape in the array of shapes. The geometric properties can thereafter be compared to a predetermined geometric, threshold, or tolerance value, and each shape can be assigned a rank of uniformity. Once a rank of uniformity is defined for each shape, a compilation of uniformity values can be generated and used to find portions on the housing where the housing is not uniform or flat.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods are described for determining which of a plurality of beamformed audio signals to select for signal processing. In some embodiments, a plurality of audio input signals are received from a microphone array comprising a plurality of microphones. A plurality of beamformed audio signals are determined based on the plurality of input audio signals, the beamformed audio signals comprising a direction. A plurality of signal features may be determined for each beamformed audio signal. Smoothed features may be determined for each beamformed audio signal based on at least a portion of the plurality of signal features. The beamformed audio signal corresponding to the maximum smoothed feature may be selected for further processing.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, wherein the pre-motor filter dirt chamber is openable.

Abstract: An interbody endcap includes a wall having a first surface connected to an interbody implant and a second surface including an arcuate portion configured for engagement with a vertebral endplate surface. The second surface extends outwardly from the interbody implant to at least adjacent a perimeter of the vertebral endplate surface. Systems and methods are disclosed.