Abstract: A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

Abstract: Compositions disclosed herein, and methods of use thereof included those for treating or preventing SARS-CoV-2 vims infection in a subject in need, including methods of extending of the survival of a subject suffering from COVID-19, and reduction of organ dysfunction or failure due to COVID-19 or associated symptoms. Methods of treating or preventing COVID-19 in a subject in need includes administering compositions comprising early apoptotic cells or early apoptotic cell supernatants. Compositions and methods of use thereof may reduce the negative proinflammatory effect accompanying COVID-19 and symptoms thereof. Further, anti-inflammatory cytokine release may be increased. In certain instances, compositions may include additional agents.

Abstract: A vehicle leveler includes a first portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge; the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The vehicle leveler also includes a second portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge; the leading edge of the second portion is attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The vehicle leveler has opposing tapered edge portions contacting the driveway. The opposing tapered edge portions assist a vehicle backing onto the vehicle leveler and also avoid tire damage to the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to present principles allow social distancing within themed attractions such as haunted attractions in order to allow the enjoyment of the same in various circumstances. These circumstances include times of pandemic, for customers that are afraid to congregate in large groups, for customers that desire to control aspects of the experience, and so on.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are prodrugs of a JAK inhibitor agent for the targeted delivery of the JAK inhibitor to the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, methods of using the compounds to treat gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: This present application pertains to a toss game consisting of at least two angled boards with a geometrically shaped cut out for the tossed item to fall through. It also consists of a mechanism that will move the geometrically shaped cut out, or opening, in an oscillating geometric motion, thus increasing the skill required to play said toss game.

Abstract: Methods and devices for detecting a spoofing attack are provided. The method includes receiving a speech signal; applying a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to the speech signal to extract FFT features therefrom and feeding the extracted FFT features to a pre-trained deep neural network to assign a first confidence score to the speech signal; applying a Discrete cosine transform (DCT) to the speech signal to extract DCT features therefrom and feeding the extracted DCT features to a pre-trained deep neural network to assign a second confidence score to the speech signal; applying a pre-trained deep convolutional network (DCN) based on an end-to-end architecture to the speech signal to assign a third confidence score to the speech signal; computing a total confidence score based on the assigned confidence scores; and comparing the computed total confidence score to a predefined threshold to detect whether the received speech signal is spoofed.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a base, a cover with a hot air system, an inner pot, an upper temperature sensor located in the lid, and a lower temperature sensor located in the base. A processor is configured to operate in one of multiple cooking modes, and for each of the cooking modes the processor is configured to measure an upper and a lower temperature using the upper and the lower temperature sensor, respectively; compare the upper and the lower temperature to an upper and a lower temperature sensor setting, respectively; when the upper temperature differs from the upper temperature sensor setting, adjust power to the hot air heating element such that the upper temperature approaches the upper temperature sensor setting; and when the lower temperature differs from the lower temperature sensor setting, adjust power to the heating plate such that the lower temperature approaches the lower temperature sensor setting.

Abstract: A method of removing fixed pattern noise, comprising: S01: performing a single-frame segmented exposure on a pixel array; S02: reading a of the pixel array, comprising: S021: performing a soft reset, so as to set the reset signal of the pixel unit to an intermediate voltage, and reading a differential reset signal; S022: performing a hard reset so as to set the reset signal of the pixel unit to a high voltage; S023: turning on a transmission MOS transistor to enable an exposure signal of to photodiode to transmitted to the floating diffusion area, and reading a differential pixel transmission signal; S03: subtracting the differential reset signal from the differential pixel transmission signal to obtain an exposure signal with fixed pattern noise removed. Another method is removing fixed pattern noise and an image sensor are further provided.

Abstract: A vehicle seat that includes: at least one support element defining a cavity, an air pump, and at least one olfactory diffuser arranged in the cavity and fluidly connected to the air pump, the olfactory diffuser having an outer casing defining an inner volume, the outer casing defining an air inlet and an air outlet, the olfactory diffuser further having at least one olfactory substance carrier arranged in the inner volume defined by the outer casing. The air pump causes the circulation of a flow of air through the inner volume from the air inlet to the air outlet toward the outside of the cavity.

Abstract: A liquid collection assembly positionable between a fill material and a fan of a cooling tower for collecting liquid gravitating through the fill material while allowing air to pass up to the fill material. The liquid collection assembly includes a plurality of trough assemblies supported in a spaced apart, vertically overlapping relationship to provide a uniform path for rising air, to capture the down flowing liquid, to provide a barrier between the liquid distribution system and the fan, and to carry the liquid into the at least one gutter. The trough assemblies are supported by a first end plate and a second end plate through which trough assemblies extend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolo-aromatic heterocyclic compounds, a preparation method therefor and medical use thereof. Particularly, the present invention relates to a compound represented by formula I, a preparation method therefor, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, and use of the compound as a BTK kinase inhibitor. The compound and the pharmaceutical composition comprising same can be used for the treating diseases associated with BTK kinase activity, such as inflammations, autoimmune disorders, and cancers. The definition of each substituent in formula I is the same as that in the description.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a multi-payor single-product architecture. For example, providing a user interface to allow registration for a product having a product price, receiving a registration from a first user comprising a product selection and payment information for the product price, wherein the first user's payment information is stored without being charged, generating a link for the registered product, receiving payment information from a second user following the link, wherein the second payment information is charged, determining that one of: the product price has been met, or a predetermined time period has elapsed, whereupon a remaining amount of the product price is charged using the first user's payment information, and shipping the registered product to the first user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for cleaning at least one optical surface of a vehicle, including at least one rod which extends mainly along a longitudinal elongation axis. The rod including an element for spraying a cleaning fluid and a wiper blade configured to wipe the optical surface. The device further including at least one actuation means driven to move the rod in a first longitudinal direction of movement parallel to the longitudinal elongation axis, and in a second longitudinal direction of movement opposite to the first longitudinal direction of movement. The device additionally includes at least one means for limiting and/or compensating for at least one return force exerted on the rod.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an air intake assembly comprising an airbox defining a plenum for enclosing an air filter, an intake tube attached to the air filter at a first end of the intake tube, the intake tube having a shoulder, and a multi-lipped gasket for detachably connecting the intake tube to the airbox, the multi-lipped gasket comprising a body portion defining a bore for sealingly engaging the intake tube, a lip adjacent the bore for engaging the shoulder of the intake tube, and a pair of distal lips for sealingly engaging the airbox, wherein the airbox, the air filter, and the intake tube are adapted so that air flows into the airbox, through the air filter, through the intake tube, and into a combustion engine (optionally reaching the combustion engine by first passing through a turbocharger and intercooler) of a vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for cutscene management. The method is implemented with at least one processor and includes receiving, from a game server, game state data representing a state of an electronically displayed game, the game being hosted by a plurality of gameplay client devices that are configured to transmit the game state data to the game server. The method also includes determining an event associated with the game based on the game state data, determining at least one cutscene based on the event, the at least one cutscene including a visual representation of the event, and inserting the at least one cutscene into a cutscene queue, the cutscene queue including at least one cutscene associated with the game and a sequence for displaying the at least one cutscene from the cutscene queue.

Abstract: A vehicle leveler includes a first portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge; the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The vehicle leveler also includes a second portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge; the leading edge of the second portion is attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The vehicle leveler has at least one tension bar connecting the first portion on a proximal end and a lift cylinder on a distal end as well as at least one tension strap. When the vehicle leveler is in an elevated position the tension bar and tension strap keeps the lift cylinder from accidentally shifting.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-invasive method for assessing in a subject the presence and severity of a liver lesion, or the risk of death or liver-related events, including: 1) performing at least three binary logistic regressions on at least one variable, performed on the same variable(s) but each directed to a different single diagnostic target, thereby obtaining at least three scores; 2) combining the scores from step 1) in a multiple linear regression to obtain a new multi-targeted score; 3) optionally sorting the multi-targeted score obtained in step 2) in a classification of liver lesion stages or grades, thereby determining to which liver lesion stage or grade the subject belongs based on his/her multi-targeted score. Also disclosed is a single multi-targeted non-invasive test obtained by the combination of single-targeted non-invasive tests providing a unique score and a unique classification with improved accuracy compared to single-targeted diagnostic tests.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle seat includes: a functional device able to selectively occupy Np states, where Np is a positive integer; an input interface configured for collecting Nm parameters, where Nm is a positive integer, related to the vehicle and/or to the seat and/or to a user of the seat; a control device configured for changing the functional device from one of the Np states to another of the Np states; a control interface enabling the user to set the functional device, via the control device, to the state to be in; and a data storage unit. The system is configured for sending the values of the Nm parameters to the data storage unit each time the user places the functional device in one of the Np states.