Abstract: Examples of a system (100, 200) and a method (300) for converting a biomass feedstock into a hydrogen rich syngas, are described. The system (100, 200) includes a gasification reactor (102) including an inlet (104) with a lock hopper, an outlet (106), and side walls (108) between the inlet (104) and the outlet (106). The system (100) may further include a plurality of injectors (110, 202) protruding inside the gasification reactor (102) up to a certain depth along the length of the gasification reactor (102). In another example, the plurality of injectors (110, 202) may also be inclined at an angle with respect to the side walls (108) of the gasification reactor (102). The system (100, 200) further comprises a plurality of thermocouples (112) for determining a temperature profile of the gasification reactor (102.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for homogenized coherent excitation of a sample for determining molecular structure. The method includes selecting a monochromatic coherent light, homogenizing the monochromatic coherent light; irradiating the sample with the homogenized monochromatic light; collecting the Raman scattered light to obtain a profile and analyzing the profile to obtain chemical specific signature of the sample. The invention also provides a method for obtaining two dimensional imaging of a sample using irradiation of large sample area by homogenized monochromatic light without compromise in spatial resolution. A system for homogenized coherent excitation of a sample for determining molecular structure is also provided.

Abstract: A system for generating mechanical power using super critical carbon dioxide (sCO2) is disclosed. The system includes at least one expansion cylinder (5) housing a first piston (5a) and at least one compression cylinder (6) housing a second piston (6a). A first heat exchanger (C) is fluidically connected to the compression cylinder (6) and the expansion cylinder (5), and a second heat exchanger (H) is fluidically connected to the compression cylinder (6) and the expansion cylinder (5). The first heat exchanger (C) cools the CO2 received from the expansion cylinder (5), and the compression cylinder (6) pressurizes the CO2 cooled by the first heat exchanger (C). The second heat exchanger (H) heats the CO2 from the compression cylinder (6) and supplies to the expansion cylinder (5). The high temperature and high-pressure CO2 drives the first piston (5a) housed inside the expansion cylinder (5) to generate mechanical energy.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for inhibiting entry of a virus into a host cell using picolinic acid or a salt or derivative thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating or preventing a viral infection in a subject by administering picolinic acid or a salt or derivative thereof. In particular, the methods of the present disclosure are effective for enveloped viruses and syncytium-forming viruses. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods of treating or preventing a SARS CoV-2, Influenza A virus, human parainfluenza virus, herpes simplex virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Zika virus, or a flavivirus infection.

Abstract: An example heterostructure semiconductor for sensing a gas comprises a substrate made of nanosheets of a compound of a first metal, wherein the compound of the first metal is sensitive to the gas to be sensed; one or more 1-Dimensional (1D) components fabricated on a surface of the substrate, the 1D components comprising a compound of a second metal, wherein the compound of the second metal is selective to the gas to be sensed; and a 2-Dimensional (2D) layer formed on the surface of the substrate in portions excluding the 1D components, wherein the 2D layer comprises compounds of the first and second metal. Method of fabrication of the heterostructure semiconductor and a chemiresistive sensor made thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided markers, systems, and methods for creating and utilizing a marker containing identification information. The embodiments include an identifying marker comprised of high temperature material for tracking a component in a high temperature environment. The marker may be disposed on the component such that the marker is subject to high temperatures while affixed to the component. The marker may provide the ability to track a history of the component the marker is attached to for maintenance.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure relates to method and gesture prediction system for predicting gesture of subjects for controlling AV during navigation. The gesture prediction system obtains data from sensors and generates context information of environment of AV. The gesture prediction system generates parameters for sampling frames for determining gesture of subjects. The gesture prediction system estimates current pose, and subsequent poses by extrapolating current pose and subsequent poses using deep learning techniques. Further, the gesture prediction system infers current behaviour of subjects by classifying current pose and subsequent poses into one of predefined gesture categories. The gesture prediction system predicts gesture of subjects based on current behaviour, context information and location information of subjects for controlling AV during navigation. Thus, the present disclosure forecast gestures of subjects at a faster rate and controls the AV during the navigation.

Abstract: A machine learning method includes estimating a degree of improvement of an evaluation metric related to a machine learning model, the improvement being to be obtained on a condition that the machine learning model is configured to be trained based on combination of training data in a training data set, selecting a pair of training data from the training data set based on the estimated degree, generating other training data based on the selected pair of training data, and training the machine learning model based on the other training data and the training data set, using a processor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an engine (100) including a cylinder (102) that is filled with carbon dioxide. A first piston (104) is slidably configured inside the cylinder (102) and being configured to form a first cylinder (108) with a first end (130) of the cylinder (102). A second piston (106) is slidably configured inside the cylinder (102) and being configured to form a second cylinder (110) with a second end (132) of the cylinder (102). A heater (112) is circumferentially disposed around the first cylinder (108) and the first piston (104) is configured to expand a hot carbon dioxide received inside the first cylinder (108) from the heater (112). A cooler (116) is circumferentially disposed around the second cylinder (110) and second piston (104) is configured to compress a cold carbon dioxide received inside the second cylinder (110) from the cooler (116).

Abstract: A system for man-machine interaction for a vehicle is disclosed. The proposed system includes an interactive reflected display on a windscreen of the vehicle; an eye tracking module including an eye gaze tracker for tracking eye gaze direction of a user, and a training unit to train the tracking module using a neural network to predict a real-time set of coordinates for eye gaze direction of the user based on a created reference data set of coordinates of the display; a finger tracking module to detect presence of a finger of the user and track movement of the finger; a cursor module configured to, on the basis of a received input, move a cursor on the display to an area of interest on the display; and a wireless switch module operatively coupled to the display for selecting a target in the area of interest on the display.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of promoting immune responses against HIV and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of vaccinating for HIV comprising administering to the subject a priming composition followed by a boosting composition. In certain embodiments, the priming composition comprises a recombinant virus such as recombinant MVA that encodes an Env protein of HIV or segment thereof. In certain embodiments, the boosting composition comprises a trimeric cyclically permuted gp120 chimeric protein reported herein or DNA encoding the same.

Abstract: Present disclosure generally relates to devices and methods for conveying small amounts of fluids, and particularly relates to apparatus and method for scalable fluid delivery to achieve minimal motion of syringe plunger using multiple kinematic chain elements/pathways actuated by a single Motion Actuating Device (MAD). The scalable fluid delivery apparatus provides first kinematic pathway corresponding to high linear resolution mode of Piston Drive Member (PDM) and second kinematic pathway corresponding to low linear resolution mode of PDM. The first kinematic pathway includes final step of delivering fluid comprised in syringe, upon pushing plunger, and second kinematic pathway includes final step of performing forward motion or reverse motion of PDM. Forward motion, or reverse motion of PDM is for priming barrel and removable fluid delivery tube or to revert the PDM to an initial position, respectively, or to deliver the fluid.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes receiving, by a User Equipment (UE), a plurality of transmit (Tx) beams from a Base Station (BS), on a plurality of receive (Rx) beams. The method includes determining the beam parameters associated with a plurality of Tx and Rx beam pairs changing at a frequency above a first threshold. The method includes deriving a beam selection metric for the plurality of Tx and Rx beam pairs using the associated beam parameters. The method includes identifying a subset of Tx and Rx beam pairs from the plurality of Tx and Rx beam pairs with the beam selection metric above a second threshold. The method includes prioritizing scanning of the identified subset of Tx and Rx beam pairs to select a Tx and Rx beam pair for communication.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a compliant mechanism (100) for application of radial resistance on a simulation endoscope (101). The mechanism (100) comprises a support plate (102), a ring member (103) rotatably mounted on the support plate (102) and a plurality of flexible beam assemblies (104) configured in an inner circumference of the ring member (103). The plurality of flexible beam assemblies (104) comprises a first beam (104a) connectable to the ring member (103) and a second beam (104b) connectable to the support plate (102), the circular motion of at least one of the support plate (102) and the ring member (103), relative to each other, moves the plurality of flexible beam assemblies (104) radially inward and radially outward to selectively apply radial resistance on the simulation endoscope (101). The complaint mechanism (100) of present disclosure are joint less mechanisms which are free from backlash and friction in joints.

Abstract: Methods of fabrication and nano-sensor and nano-sensor array thereof are provided. A sensing electrode assembly can be patterned on a sacrificial layer of a substrate. The sensing electrode assembly can comprise a pair of contact pads and an electrode element coupled to and disposed between the pair of contact pads. The sensing electrode assembly can be formed on the patterned sensing electrode assembly. The sacrificial layer below a portion of the electrode element can be removed to obtain a suspended electrode element. The suspended electrode element can be oxidized at a first predetermined temperature to obtain a pair of electromigrated regions and a notch portion between the pair of the electromigrated regions. The notch portion can be used to detect a gaseous component in an ambient gas at a second predetermined temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses the polypeptide fragment having an amino acid sequence with at least 95% identity to the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 4, and SEQ ID NO: 6. The present disclosure also discloses nucleic acid fragment encoding the polypeptide fragment as described herein. Moreover, the present disclosure also discloses recombinant construct, recombinant vector and recombinant host cells. Also disclosed herein is an immunogenic composition comprising the polypeptide fragment as described herein, and a method for preparing the said immunogenic composition. The immunogenic composition is in form of vaccine. The polypeptide fragment and/or immunogenic composition is capable of eliciting protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. A kit comprising the polypeptide, or the immunogenic composition as described herein is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and activity recognition system for recognising activities in surrounding environment for controlling navigation of an autonomous vehicle is disclosed. The activity recognition system receives first data feed from neuromorphic event-based camera and second data feed from frame-based RGB video camera. The first data feed comprises high-speed temporal information encoding motion associated with change in surrounding environment at each spatial location, and second data feed comprises spatio-temporal data providing scene-level contextual information associated with surrounding environment. An adaptive sampling of second data feed is performed with respect to foreground activity rate based on amount of foreground motion encoded in first data feed. Further, the activity recognition system recognizes activities associated with at least one object in surrounding environment by identifying correlation between both data feed by using two-stream neural network model.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a High Mobility Electron Transistor (HEMT) comprising: a substrate, a nucleation layer provided on the substrate, a channel layer, and a buffer layer formed between the nucleation layer and the channel layer. The buffer layer comprises a vertical stack of p-n junctions. Each p-n junction of the vertical stack of p-n junctions comprises an n-type layer provided on a p-type layer. The n-type layer and the p-type layer are parallel to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel cost effective method for synthesis of protein/peptide amphiphiles irrespective of functional and structural classification of proteins useful in designing a vaccine candidate from antigenic protein. The protein modification of the present invention is universal and hence any protein/peptide can be converted into amphiphilic proteins/peptides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a breathing assistance apparatus for providing a breathing assistance to a user. The breathing assistance apparatus includes a first/second source configured with a first/second buffer. The first/second fluid is controllably transferred from the first/second source to the first/second buffer using any or combination of a first/second pressure regulators and one or more first/second valves. A mixing chamber configured with the first buffer and the second buffer to receive and mix the first fluid and the second fluid. A delivery tank configured with the mixing tank to controllably receive the third fluid through one or more fourth valves and a third pressure regulator. A user feed mask having an inlet configured with the delivery tank and user's face facilitating breathing assistance to the user.