Abstract: Needle assemblies and analysis systems for collection and optical interrogation of a biological sample is provide. The needle assembly includes a needle hub and a needle tip. A shaft portion extends between the needle hub and the needle tip. The shaft portion includes a cavity extending from the needle hub to the needle tip. The cavity includes a sample-receiving region opened at the needle tip. In some embodiments, the shaft portion includes a cladding structure surrounding the cavity and configured for longitudinal light guidance. In other embodiments, the shaft portion includes an optical window in line-of-sight alignment with the sample-receiving region. The needle assembly may advantageously be used to collect, within the sample receiving region, a biological sample from a biological medium and perform an optical interrogation of this sample directly in the needle assembly.

Abstract: A parts feeder which incorporates a position-controlled conveyor, a unique flex crowder system and destacker for promoting the singulation of parts on the conveyor, and a vision enabled reject mechanism to select and reject non-compliant parts. In this regard, parts to be sorted are lifted onto a conveyor and run past a series of adjustable crowder sections, including a flex crowder section, past a destacker element and into a singulation zone whereupon multiple camera images of both edges and features in conjunction with conveyor speed, conveyor position and laser triggering synchronize the parts to be rejected. The parts feeder incorporates adjustable settings thereby obviating the need to switch out components for the purpose of accommodating parts of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by formula (IV) or a salt thereof, wherein the content of the compound represented by formula (I) is 350 ppm by mass or less.

Abstract: A system for providing mobile content to a mobile communication device includes a first computing system including one or more servers to cause a graphical user interface to be displayed at a second computing system, the graphical user interface (i) enabling a user of the second computing system to edit a digital file to create the mobile content and (ii) enabling the user of the second computing system to provide a phone number associated with the mobile communication device, the mobile communication device being separate and remote from the first computing system and the second computing system. The one or more servers of the first computing system receive, from the second computing system via the communications network, the mobile content and the phone number associated with the mobile communication device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a separation matrix comprising at least 11 mg/ml Fc-binding ligands covalently coupled to a porous support, wherein: a) the ligands comprise multimers of alkali-stabilized Protein A domains, and b) the porous support comprises cross-linked polymer particles having a volume-weighted median diameter (d50,v) of 56-70 micrometers and a dry solids weight of 55-80 mg/ml.

Abstract: A method, system and computer readable media for a BMI using a fixed decoder based on ratios of different frequency bands, making the decoder robust, less jittery, and resistant to artifacts. The fixed decoder can be configured to use a limited subset of available channels. The decoder can therefore be optimized for each human subject (frequency bands to use, ratios to process the received signals, which channels, weights, etc.) and then fixed. Output from the fixed decoder can be provided to a training program that implements specific feedback and training parameters, thereby enabling subjects to learn to control devices rapidly, as well as consolidate this control. The training program provides continuous feedback of the current transformation being output by the fixed decoder in conjunction with feedback of the past transformations (e.g., up to a second before) and saliency of the feedback when goals of the task are achieved.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-Myl9 antibody or a Myl9 binding fragment thereof that binds to Myl9 and may inhibit the interaction between Myl9 and CD69 in humans, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. A mouse anti-human/mouse Myl9 monoclonal antibody having binding affinity against Myl9 was obtained, and the sequence for the complementarity determining region (CDR) of said mouse anti-human/mouse Myl9 monoclonal antibody was identified. Accordingly, a humanized antibody comprising the CDR sequence of said mouse anti-human/mouse Myl9 monoclonal antibody in the variable region of heavy and light chains was produced.

Abstract: Example distributed reservation systems and methods are described. In one implementation, multiple storage nodes are configured to store distributed data. Multiple clients are coupled to the multiple storage nodes and access data from the multiple storage nodes. A management server is coupled to the multiple storage nodes and the multiple clients. The management server manages the access of data by the multiple clients and manages reservation of the multiple storage nodes by a particular client.

Abstract: A confectionery packaging is provided comprising a first part formed from a preformed shell that is substantially rigid so that the part maintains it shape. The first part holds the product to be packaged, which in the Figures is shown as a confectionery egg. Main surfaces of the first part are shaped so as to substantially conform to the shape of the confectionery egg. Consequently an open mouth to the part is provided. The egg is accessible through the open mouth. A flange is formed about the perimeter of the open mouth. The flange extends away from the main surfaces and continuously about the perimeter of the mouth and extends a substantial distance therefrom in order to provide a surface against which a second part. The confectionery packaging forms a sealed enclosure about the egg by sealing a second part to the flange. To open the packaging, the film is separated from the first part, for instance by peeling back the film.

Abstract: The present document describes a device and method for synchronizing a motion signal corresponding to a media content with a media signal for the media content, the motion signal being for controlling a motion feedback system. The method comprises: receiving a portion of the media signal; obtaining a fingerprint corresponding to the received portion of the media signal; from reference fingerprints associated with time positions of at least one reference media content, identifying a reference time position of the media content corresponding to the obtained fingerprint; obtaining the motion signal associated with the identified reference time position of the media content; and outputting the motion signal synchronized with the media signal using the identified reference time position of the media content for controlling the motion feedback system.

Abstract: A medical device may include an outer assembly having a first shaft, a first lumen extending through the first shaft, and an atraumatic first tip removably coupled to a distal end of the first shaft; an inner assembly configured to extend through the first lumen of the outer assembly, the inner assembly including a second shaft, a second lumen extending through the second shaft, and a second tip removably coupled to a distal end of the second shaft, the second tip being configured to pierce tissue; and a plug assembly configured to extend through the second lumen of the inner assembly, the plug assembly including a third shaft and a plug removably coupled to a distal end of the third shaft.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to doubly attenuated malaria parasites that have had the functionality of LISP 2 and PlasMei2 genes interrupted through genetic manipulation. The double attenuated malaria parasites disclosed herein are useful for methods and compositions for stimulating of vertebrate host immune systems because of the complete cessation of lifecycle progression in the late liver stage, while providing a comprehensive antigenic presentation representing wildtype liver stage parasites. The disclosure also relates to the additional blood stage and gametocyte antigens to compositions of genetically attenuated malaria parasites (GAPs) to enhance efficient immune stimulation and prevention of disease and transmission related to the presence of blood stage parasites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bacterial strain of the Faecalibacterium prausnitzii species selected from a bacterial strain belonging to one of the phylogroups I, II and III, for use in the treatment and/or prevention of visceral abdominal pain in an individual. The present invention also concerns compositions comprising said bacterial strains as well as specific strains as such.

Abstract: A gate device disposed between a first space where a person waiting for passing through exists and a second space where a person already passed through exists, the device including: a gate main body disposed along a path through which the person existing in the first space passes when the person moves to the second space; a shutter for blocking or opening the path; and a structure disposed on an upper surface of the gate main body and having a first sensing device for sensing a person passing through the path, and a second sensing device for sensing a person passing through a side opposite to the path across the gate main body.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a module (5) for cleaning an optical element protection device (3) intended to equip a motor vehicle, said protection device (3) having a surface of revolution configured to be arranged around the optical element. The cleaning module (5) includes at least one ring (51) configured to surround the protection device (3) and includes at least one wiping structure. The ring (51) is configured to be mobile in relative movement in translation along an axis of revolution (A2) of the ring (51) relative to the protection device (3) such that said at least one wiping structure (53) of the ring (51) is configured to wipe the surface of revolution of the protection device (3).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for matching an available qualified candidate substitute teacher to a client school uses a rules-based mathematical algorithm to calculate a score for the candidate for matching with a degree of restrictiveness between one and three of a client school. The apparatus may comprise a mobile telecommunications device having a processor for receiving a special purpose computer application for providing at least one available qualified candidate at a predetermined start time, end time and duration during a school year. A search manager server may control a plurality of search engines for automatically verifying data initially received from one of a client school and a candidate. Once a match is made, a qualified candidate placed at a client school or a client school may periodically provide feedback to update a candidate client school database for the client school.

Abstract: A dome type surveillance camera includes a plurality of cameras, a connector to which a wireless adapter is detachably attached, and a controller which wirelessly transmits video data of an image captured the plurality of cameras to a mobile terminal via the wireless adapter attached to the connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising a novel protease, more in particular a novel and subtilase variant with increased stability, a method for (dish) washing using said liquid detergent composition and a use of said liquid composition in a (dish) washing process.