Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to materials, devices, and methods for resonant ambient thermal energy harvesting. Thermal energy can be harvested using thermoelectric resonators that capture and store ambient thermal fluctuations and convert the fluctuations to energy. The thermal resonators can include heat engines disposed between masses of varying sizes or diodes. The masses or diodes can be made of high and ultra-high effusivity materials to transfer thermal energy through the resonator and optimize power output. The masses or diodes of the resonator can be tuned to the dominant frequency of the temperature waveform to maximize the amount of energy being converted. The resonators can be added to existing structures to supply or generate power, and, in some embodiments, the structures themselves can be a mass of the thermal resonator. Methods for constructing and/or using such devices are also provided, as are methods for formulating ultra-high effusivity materials.

Abstract: Provided are a health data collection device, a health evaluation system using this, and a health evaluation method including the health data collection device. The health data collection device includes a stimulation providing device, a bio signal measurement device, and a controller. The stimulation providing device provides stimulation such that a user changes from a stabilization state to a perturbation state. The bio signal measurement device measures a first bio signal in the stabilization state and a second bio signal in the perturbation state. The controller controls a stimulation providing device or a bio signal measurement device based on personal identification information. The controller generates physiological function data based on the first bio signal and the second bio signal. According to the inventive concept, bio-signals are measured using continuously changing personal identification information and stimulation, so data optimized for health state evaluation may be collected.

Abstract: A composite ceramic including: a lithium garnet major phase; and a grain growth inhibitor minor phase, as defined herein. Also disclosed is a method of making composite ceramic, pellets and tapes thereof, a solid electrolyte, and an electrochemical device including the solid electrolyte, as defined herein.

Abstract: A method for making a plasmonic mushroom array includes: forming a plurality of metal nano-islands each having nanometer-range dimensions on a surface of a glass substrate; and subjecting to the glass substrate having the plurality of metal nano-islands formed thereon to reactive ion etching such that the plurality of metal nano-islands are converted to a plurality of mushroom-shaped structures each having a metal cap supported by a pillar made of a material of the glass substrate and each having dimensions smaller than the dimensions of the nano-islands, the plurality of mushroom-shaped structures being arranged in a substantially regular pattern with intervals smaller than average intervals between the nano-islands, thereby forming the plurality of nano-scale mushroom-shaped structures on the glass substrate that can exhibit localized surface plasmon resonance.

Abstract: A method and a system for controlling an optical frequency comb, where the working power of the pump source is dynamically adjusted and controlled, which not only greatly shortens a control time of a stable mode-locking and realizes a fast mode-locking control, but also quickly stabilizes the power control of stable working condition, thereby reducing unnecessary power consumption caused by power reciprocating oscillation tracking controls and better achieving the energy-saving effect of the power adjustment control process. The temperature of the working environment of the pump source is dynamically adjusted and controlled, so that the environment temperature can quickly reach the reference environment temperature required for mode-locking, which not only creates a good temperature condition for the mode-locking of the optical comb system, but also improves the efficiency of environment temperature stability control in the stable working conditions.

Abstract: A system and method for improving solar collector design to provide thermal and electric output during times of low or no solar intensity. The improved solar collector design includes an infrared heater to supplement energy provided by the sun during time of low or no solar intensity.

Abstract: The present subject matter described herein relates to a Magnetically Augmented Plasmonic Tweezer (MAPT), a method for fabrication of the MAPT, and a method for trapping and maneuvering one or more colloidal particles inside a fluid. The fluid may correspond to a fluid inside a microfluidic device or a biological fluid. The MAPT can comprise a helical support structure to provide maneuverability in fluid. Further, a magnetic component is integrated in the MAPT for motion control. Plasmonic nanostructures are integrated in the MAPT for optical trapping of particles.

Abstract: A monostatic, beaconless fiber transceiver for free-space optical links infers fine tracking information using receiver optoelectronics and an injected pointing dither (nutation). A MEMS steering mirror fine-points the beams and injects the nutation. While this may disturb fiber coupling and transmit beam pointing, link loss becomes negligible for sufficient SNR. The SNR for links without point-ahead correction is about 35 dB to keep dither loss below 0.1 dB and RMS spatial tracking noise below a tenth of the beam divergence. Since the pointing and tracking bandwidth is much smaller than the receiver communication bandwidth, this SNR is achievable with appropriate filtering. For point-ahead correction, a single-mode fiber transceiver can reach up to about 1 beamwidth of correction, while a few-mode fiber transceiver can reach up to about 1.75 beamwidths due to improved coupling sensitivity at higher point-ahead offsets.

Abstract: A detection apparatus and a detecting method thereof are provided. In the method, an input impedance structure, a sensing impedance structure and an output impedance structure are provided. The sensing impedance structure is connected to the input impedance structure. At least two impedances are formed in the sensing impedance structure. The output impedance structure is connected to the sensing impedance structure. At least three discontinuous impedance surfaces are formed in the input impedance structure, the sensing impedance structure and the output impedance structure. A detection signal is inputted into the input impedance structure, and the detection signal passes through the three impedance structures. Then, a variation of at least one of the discontinuous impedance surfaces can be determined according to the outputted detection signal from the output impedance structure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic laser calibration kit for calibrating the distance between a test device of a wireless charging system and a device under test (DUT). The calibration kit may be located in a wireless charging test system. The test system may comprise a test plane for controlling the DUT and a gripping arm for controlling the test device. The calibration kit may comprise: a laser pointer, configured to emit a laser beam; a mirror, positioned on the gripping arm and configured to reflect the laser beam to form a spot on the test plane; and a camera, configured to monitor the position of the spot.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided that contains a urethane resin and a smectite with partially immobilized lithium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical device comprising a first sub-chip and a second sub-chip flipped over on the first sub-chip. The first sub-chip includes a first substrate, a first lower cladding pattern on a first surface of the first substrate, and a first core layer on the first lower cladding pattern. The second sub-chip includes a second substrate, a second lower cladding pattern on a second surface of the second substrate, and a second core layer on the second lower cladding pattern. The first surface of the first substrate faces the second surface of the second substrate. The first lower cladding pattern has a first top surface parallel to the first surface and a first sidewall inclined to the first surface. The first core layer includes a first core part on the first top surface and a first side part on the first sidewall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating subjects having heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) with a sustained-delivery formulation of cardiotonic 5-(pyridinyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone compounds.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating trajectories for a vehicle user interface showing a driver's perspective view. Methods include generating an ego-vehicle predicted trajectory for an ego-vehicle; and generating at least one road agent predicted trajectory for a road agent that is external to the ego-vehicle. After the predicted trajectories are generated, the method continues by determining that at least one road agent predicted trajectory both (1) exists behind an object, indicating travel behind the object, and (2) overlaps with the object, when displayed on the user interface showing a driver's perspective view. The method includes modifying the at least one road agent predicted trajectory to remove the overlap. The method then proceeds with updating a display of the user interface to include any modified road agent predicted trajectory. Systems include a trajectory-prediction module to execute the methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound that is useful for the treatment and prophylaxis of rabies. The present disclosure provides a compound represented by formula XXIF or formula XXIB: wherein R1, R2A, R2B, R3, and R4 are defined in the specification, a solvent, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, use of such a compound, solvate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment or prophylaxis of rabies and cancer, a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound, solvate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of rabies and cancer using the same.

Abstract: Provided is a superconducting tape testing device, including lead contacts and a support plate. Each lead contact a conductive contact and a magnet; the magnet is provided with a through hole through which the conductive contact passes, the support plate comprises a plate and a magnetic conductive member; and the magnetic conductive member is fixed on the surface of the plate body.

Abstract: Potent opioid receptor antagonists of formula (I) and their use as pharmacotherapies for treating depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addiction to cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine, alcohol, and opiates are disclosed. More specifically, the disclosure provides potent and selective kappa opioid receptor antagonist compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of those compounds and uses of those compounds to ameliorate or treat addictions, eating disorders, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a rotary joint electromagnetic locking device and a rotary joint, the rotary joint electromagnetic locking device comprising a first electromagnetic sucker, a sliding plate, a rotary plate, a connecting shaft connecting the first electromagnetic sucker and the sliding plate, and a second electromagnetic sucker, different from the prior art. When the first electromagnetic sucker and the second electromagnetic sucker have no adsorption force, the sliding plate and the rotary plate can be locked to each other; when the second electromagnetic sucker has an adsorption force, the rotary plate or the first electromagnetic sucker is adsorbed by the second electromagnetic sucker, making the sliding plate and the rotary plate to be further locked; when the first electromagnetic sucker has an adsorption force, the sliding plate can be adsorbed to the first contact surface of the first electromagnetic sucker, making the sliding plate released from the rotary plate.

Abstract: A printing head annularly coated with a fiber-reinforced composite material, comprising a feed part, an extrusion mechanism, an immersion chamber, an annularly coated nozzle, and a measurement and control part, wherein the feed part is mainly used for quantitatively providing a resin material at a constant speed, and the lower end of the feed part is connected with the extrusion mechanism; the resin is extruded out at the constant speed under the actions of a heating ring and a screw rod, and enters the immersion chamber; in the immersion chamber, the resin and a fiber are mixed, and are extruded and molded by means of the annularly coated nozzle. The bottom end of the annularly coated nozzle is of a planar structure, and after the composite material is molded, the molded surface of the composite material can be compacted.

Abstract: An adenovirus comprising an E1A polypeptide comprising one or more modifications and comprising an E4orf6/7 polypeptide comprising one or more modifications is described. Compositions and kits comprising the modified adenoviruses are also described. Further described is a method of treating a proliferative disorder in a subject comprising administering to the subject an adenovirus comprising the E1A polypeptide comprising one or more modifications and comprising the E4orf6/7 polypeptide comprising one or more modifications.