Abstract: An amusement game wherein a pointer element attached to a vertically oriented rail is raised to the top of the rail and released by a latch and allowed to fall. A player is provided with a controller that sends a signal to stop the pointer element as it falls from the top of the rail and the player tries to stop the travel of the pointer so it aligns with a selected target region. If the player successfully stops the pointer within a designated target area, a corresponding score is awarded. In embodiments, the location of pointer is detected by an optical sensor and encoder bar, and the system to stop the fall of the pointer includes an electromagnet attached to the pointer. In embodiments, after play, the pointer assembly is returned to the top of the rail by a drive belt that is powered by an electric motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, immunogenic or vaccine compositions and pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention or treatment of canine atopic dermatitis (CAD). Furthermore, the invention provides methods for preventing or treating CAD. The compositions of the invention induce efficient immune responses, in particular antibody responses, in dogs and are, therefore, useful for the treatment and/or prevention of CAD.

Abstract: A device having a stripline to substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) transition structure has a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A first metal ground layer is formed on the top surface of the substrate. A second metal ground layer is formed on the bottom surface of the substrate. A set of metallic vias are used to connect both ground layers. The stripline to SIW transition structure is embedded within the substrate between the first metal ground layer and the second metal ground layer. The stripline to SIW transition structure has a first transmission line embedded within the substrate. An impedance transformer is coupled to one end of the first transmission line. A coupling structure is coupled to the impedance transformer. The coupling structure has a pair of transmission lines. The pair of transmission lines diverge outward and upward from the impedance transformer.

Abstract: An antenna assembly has a dielectric substrate. A plurality of end fire antennas in a Yagi-Uda configuration is positioned around edges of the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for projecting one or more trends in electronic data and generating enhanced data. A system includes a data forecasting system is in electronic communication with one or more electronic data sources via an electronic network. The data forecasting system is configured to: monitor the electronic data source(s) for data that meet one or more predetermined criteria; obtain at least a portion of the monitored data from electronic data source(s) based on the predetermined criteria; create a data set from the obtained data; derive one or more data values associated with the data set over a predetermined period according to a forward-looking term methodology; and utilize the data set and the derived value(s) over the predetermined period to derive at least one data forecast metric associated with the data set.

Abstract: Computer systems and methods for estimating errors for a quantum system comprising a set of n qubits are provided in which is the projective n-qubit Pauli group for the quantum system, and n is a fixed integer of three or greater. At least a first and second subset of Pauli matrices are identified. The Pauli fidelities f1 of the first subset of Pauli fidelities are estimated. The fixed probability distribution ?2 for the second subset of Pauli matrices are reconstructed using the Pauli fidelities f1 of the first subset of Pauli matrices, thereby estimating errors for the quantum system.

Abstract: A payload transport system has a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The payload is fractionated into a plurality of components wherein each of the plurality of components is coupled to one of the plurality of UAVs, wherein each of the plurality of components wirelessly communicating to function as the payload.

Abstract: A system for transmitting video and Controller Area Network (CAN) data over a slip ring assembly has a first Ethernet/CAN transceiver converting CAN signals with control data to Ethernet signals with the control data. A first modem converts the ethernet signal with the control data to tone sets and transmits the tone sets over the slip ring assembly. A second modem receives and demodulates the tone sets into the Ethernet signals with the control data. A second Ethernet/CAN transceiver converts the Ethernet signals with the control data to the CAN signals with the control data.

Abstract: A UAV landing system can include a landing pad defining a landing area including a target point; a plurality of positioning radio transmitters positioned in a spaced apart relation and equidistant from the target point, each radio transmitter transmitting a ranging signal; and a position determination and aircraft navigation system at the incoming UAV to receive the ranging signals; determine a range to each positioning radio using the received ranging signals; compute a position of the UAV relative to the target point; determine a course for the UAV to a point above the target point of the landing pad; fly the UAV to the point above the target point of the landing pad, and cause the aircraft to descend vertically toward the target point when the UAV reaches the point above the target point.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an immersion vaccine for fish comprising at least one isolated antigen, specifically a recombinant antigen, such as is F. psychrophilum and/or infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV).

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods pertaining to medical lead connectors. According to various embodiments of the disclosed technology, disclosed is a lead connector that may include a base member; a flexible circuit disposed on the base member and including a plurality of electrical contacts; a plurality of contacts positioned to allow contact between a lead inserted into the lead connector and the plurality of contacts and between the plurality of contacts and the plurality of electrical contacts of the flexible circuit; and a casing that includes a bottom casing and a cover member. When a lead is inserted into the lead connector via an opening on the cover member, the lead may push against the plurality of contacts, electrically coupling the lead to the flexible circuit via the plurality of contacts and the plurality of electrical contacts of the flexible circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition that begins as a multi-phase structure including a plurality of immiscible liquids that, upon agitation, encapsulates and suspends one of the plurality of liquids (e.g., in spheres). In some embodiments, the composition includes a water phase and an anhydrous phase. The composition can include a thickener added to the water phase to allow the water molecules to encapsulate the anhydrous phase into spheres. The formed spheres are stable and can be configured to last for specific durations depending on modifications to the formula. In some embodiments, the spheres can release back into the multi-phase structure after a specific period of time. The formulations disclosed herein can act as a vehicle or a base formulation to which additional ingredients can be added. The disclosed formulation, in addition to enabling the intermixing of two immiscible liquids, can provide a number of additional benefits.

Abstract: A system for transmitting video and Controller Area Network (CAN) data over a slip ring assembly has a first Ethernet/CAN transceiver converting CAN signals with control data to Ethernet signals with the control data. A first modem converts the ethernet signal with the control data to tone sets and transmits the tone sets over the slip ring assembly. A second modem receives and demodulates the tone sets into the Ethernet signals with the control data. A second Ethernet/CAN transceiver converts the Ethernet signals with the control data to the CAN signals with the control data.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods pertaining to medical lead connectors. According to various embodiments of the disclosed technology, disclosed is a lead connector that may include a base member; a flexible circuit including a plurality of electrical contacts; a casing that includes a bottom casing and a cover member. The bottom casing may include receptacles open to a surface of the flexible circuit and aligned with electrical contacts on the flexible circuit. The cover member may include a slot opening to receive a lead stylet. Furthermore, the lead connector may include ball contacts positioned in the receptacles. When the lead stylet is inserted into the lead connector, the lead stylet may push the ball contacts downward to make electrical contact with the electrical contacts on the flexible circuit. A portion of the lead stylet may extend beyond an edge of the casing.

Abstract: An antenna assembly has a first antenna layer. A second antenna layer is spaced apart from the first antenna layer. A feed layer excites the first antenna layer and the second antenna layer. The feed layer is spaced apart from the second antenna layer. A reflective layer is spaced apart from the feed layer.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector assembly has an MT connector. The MT connector has a housing. A first slot is formed in a front surface of the housing. The first slot extends across a width of the front surface of the housing and partially down a length of the housing. A pair of slots is formed in a rear surface of the housing. The pair of slots extends across a width of the rear surface of the housing and partially down the length of the housing. An aperture is formed through a side surface of the housing and between the pair of slots. The aperture extends completely through the housing. An opening is formed in a central area of the rear surface of the housing and in communication with the aperture. A channel is formed between the first slot and the aperture connecting the first slot to the aperture. At least one securing pin is formed within the first slot.

Abstract: A method for synchronization and time transfer in a wireless system having a single timing source comprises: transmitting a timing message from a coordinator node, wherein the coordinator node is coupled to the single timing source of the wireless system; detecting the timing message by a wireless node; and synchronizing the wireless node to a time on the timing message.

Abstract: Methods of producing, propagating and multiplying viruses, methods of identifying the presence of a virus in a sample, specifically methods using Japanese eel cell cultures. Also provided are an isolated Japanese eel cell culture, optionally infected with a virus, vaccines comprising viruses grown according to the methods of the invention, and a kit for propagating viruses comprising the Japanese eel cell culture. The virus may be a fish virus such as nodavirus, Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) and Salmon Pancreas Disease Virus (SPDV).

Abstract: A system and method for comparing retirement plans against a selected group of similar plans is disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer system for evaluating a retirement plan comprises a computer server having a database comprising a plurality of data defining a plurality of characteristics of each of a plurality of retirement plans, software configured for identifying a subset of the plurality of retirement plans having characteristics comparable to characteristics of a selected retirement plan, software configured for permitting the selection of at least one report from a plurality of report types, and software configured for automatically generating the selected at least one report, where the at least one report comprises an evaluation of the characteristics of the selected retirement plan against the characteristics of the subset of the plurality of retirement plans.

Abstract: A method for forming a chaotic permuted spread spectrum signal comprising: upsampling data from a data signal forming an upsampled data packet; and permuting the upsampled data package.