Abstract: A method is provided in a receiving node for handling status information of data units transmitted from a sending node to the receiving node over a radio link. The receiving node establishes that a number of data units that has been transmitted by the sending node are missing. The receiving node sends a reduced status message to the sending node over the radio link, which message is reduced such that it comprises the negative acknowledgement for a first part of missing data units and omits negative acknowledgements for the rest of the missing data units. The omitted negative acknowledgement for the rest of the missing data units will not erroneously be interpreted as correctly received data units by the sending node.

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical system has an ultrasonic unit including an instrument operatively connected to an ultrasonic generator, wherein the instrument has an ultrasonic end effector on the distal end of a shaft. The system further includes a positioning unit including a movable arm adapted for releasably holding the instrument, whereby an operator may direct the positioning unit to position the end effector at a surgical site inside a body cavity of a patient for performing a plurality of surgical tasks. The system further includes a control unit operatively connected to the ultrasonic and positioning units, wherein the control unit is programmable with a surgical subroutine for performing the surgical tasks. The system further includes a user interface operatively connected to the control unit for initiating an operative cycle of the surgical subroutine such that the surgical tasks are automatically performed during the operative cycle.

Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, cruise control of an automotive vehicle in a fuel economy cruise control mode controls vehicle speed to be within a fuel economy speed band about a cruise control set speed so that instantaneous fuel economy is at least equal to average fuel economy.

Abstract: System and methods are described herein for providing wireless power to a target device, such as a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a vehicle, robot, or an unmanned aerial vehicle or system (UAV) or (UAS). A tunable multi-element transmitter may transmit electromagnetic radiation (EMR) to the target device using any of a wide variety of frequency bands. A location determination subsystem and/or range determination subsystem may determine a relative location, orientation, and/or rotation of the target device. For a target device within a distance range for which a smallest achievable waist of the Gaussian beam of the EMR at an operational frequency is smaller than the multi-element EMR receiver of the target device, a non-Gaussian beamform may be determined to increase efficiency, decrease overheating, reduce spillover, increase total power output of rectenna receivers on the target device, or achieve another target power delivery goal.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067827. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067827. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067827 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067827 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes a first alternating stack of first insulating layers and first electrically conductive layers located over a substrate, memory stack structures extending through the first alternating stack, and bit lines overlying the memory stack structures. Vertical discharge transistors are provided, each of which includes a respective vertical discharge transistor channel that extends through a second alternating stack of second insulating layers and second electrically conductive layers laterally spaced from the first alternating stack.

Abstract: A hybrid imaging system is disclosed including an arcuate arm defining a first and a second end the arcuate arm including a first detector assembly for 2D x-ray imaging of a patient and a second detector assembly for CT imaging of the patient, wherein the imaging system includes an internal drive mechanism for rotating the arcuate arm (e.g. translating the arcuate arm along an arcuate path) around the patient.

Abstract: Composite material screws and construction techniques are described comprising reinforcing fibers directed in different winding directions and/or angles at different layers (radial depths) of the screw. Optionally, the screw comprises composite material layers wound with fibers at both the pitch of the thread of the screw and at a steeper pitch (for example, about 45°). Optionally, an outer layer of the screw comprises a relative radiolucent construction and/or material, with a more radiopaque construction and/or material positioned underneath the outer layer such that at least a portion of the screw outline is delineated by a radioimaging technique (for example, fluoroscopy, CT, or MRI), while maintaining a sufficiently artifact-free image around the screw that the image characteristics of the surrounding tissue are still determinable.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may include a capsule and a releasably connectable vaporizer or vaporizing unit. The capsule comprises a distal end and defines a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol-generating substrate. The vaporizing unit comprises a housing and a heating element and a transfer element disposed in the housing. The heating element is configured to heat the transfer element to vaporize the aerosol-generating substrate. The housing of the vaporizing unit has a proximal end. A portion of the transfer element extends beyond the proximal end of the housing. The vaporizing unit is configured such that the transfer element is the initial part of the vaporizing unit to penetrate into the reservoir of the capsule as the distal end of the capsule is moved towards the proximal end of the vaporizing unit.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for determining a communication mode for recording a media message on a communication device is provided. An adaptive recording application detects activation of an interface element, for example, a push or a touch of a button on the communication device and determines duration of the activation of the interface element. The adaptive recording application, in response to the detection of the activation of the interface element, selects a communication mode, for example, a push to talk communication mode, a tap to start communication mode, etc., based on a comparison of the duration of the activation of the interface element with one or more configurable timing parameters and/or a determination of a presence or an absence of a media signal during and/or after the activation of the interface element. The adaptive recording application initiates recording of the media message in the selected communication mode.

Abstract: An image sensor may include an array of pixels having an active pixel. The active pixel may generate image signals in response to incident light. The image sensor may also include a power supply and booster circuitry. The power supply may provide a powers supply voltage signal, which has a first noise component, to the active pixel. The booster circuitry may provide a control signal, which has a second noise component that is the inverted version of the first noise component, to the active pixel. The control signal with the second noise component may be used to reject the first noise component, which is an unwanted noise component (e.g., power supply noise). The booster circuitry may include an operational amplifier, capacitors, and switches coupled to two input terminals and one output terminal of the operational amplifier in various configurations.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting photons are disclosed. The apparatus includes a scintillator single crystal and an avalanche photodiode coupled to the scintillator single crystal. The scintillator single crystal is at a temperature greater than about 175° C. and at a shock level in a range from about 20 Grms to about 30 Grms. The scintillator single crystal includes a praseodymium doped composition selected from (LaxY1-x)2Si2O7:Pr, ABCl3-yXy:Pr, A2(Li,Na)LaCl6-yXy:Pr, or any combinations thereof. As used herein A is cesium, rubidium, potassium, sodium, or a combination thereof, B is calcium, barium, strontium, magnesium, cadmium, zinc, or a combination thereof, and X is bromine, iodine, or a combination thereof. Further, (0<x<1), and (0<y<3).

Abstract: An IPM electric machine includes a rotor, rotor shaft stator, and permanent magnets. The rotor includes rare earth permanent magnets disposed within pockets. The rotor, the pockets and the permanent magnets conform to a first set of geometric design parameters. The stator includes radially-inwardly projecting teeth that form slots between pairs of the teeth. Electrical windings are disposed within slots of the laminate stack. The teeth and slots conform to a second set of geometric design parameters. The quantity of slots is between 60 and 96, the quantity of electrical poles is between 6 and 12, the quantity of electrical phases is between 3 and 6 and the electrical windings include a quantity of turns per phase that is between 8 and 20. A ratio of an outer diameter of the stator to an active length of the rotor is between 2 and 3.5.

Abstract: A system for a cluster application manager includes an input interface, a command determiner, and a node determiner. The input interface is for receiving a first management request for a management function for a first application of a set of different applications. The command determiner is for determining a first management base command for the first management request. A second management base command is the same as the first management base command for a second management request for the management function for a second application of the set of different applications that is different from the first application of the set of different applications. The command determiner is for determining a management command, wherein the management command is based at least in part on the first management base command and the first application. The node determiner is for determining a node of a cluster to send the management command.

Abstract: Surgical instruments and control systems therefor are disclosed. A surgical instrument can comprise: a power circuit comprising a power source and a switch, a microcontroller coupled to the power circuit, a handle comprising an attachment portion, and a control circuit in signal communication with the microcontroller. The attachment portion can comprise a first electrical contact in signal communication with the microcontroller. The control circuit can comprise a sensor configured to detect an attachment state of the attachment portion. The control circuit can communicate the detected attachment state to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller can ignore signals from the first electrical contact when the control circuit communicates a detached state. The attachment portion can comprise a second electrical contact coupled to a second power circuit, and the second power circuit can decouple the second electrical contact and the second power source when the sensor detects the detached state.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to antibodies binding to MUC1-C/extracellular domain (MUC1-C/ECD) and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers that express the MUC1 antigen.

Abstract: Duvet inserts are provided with at least two chamfered or beveled corners to prevent overhanging of the corners. Additional drag caused by the overhanging corners and frequent handling of duvet inserts by the corners causes migration of fillers contained therein and this is mitigated by the chamfered corners. Again, sectional barriers, preferably by stitching zigzag, waves or triangle wave stitches along the periphery of duvet inserts are capable of minimizing migration of fillers. Furthermore, quilted or line stitches on at least two corners can also be provided to contain the fillers. Duvet inserts of the present disclosure are durable and chamfered corners provide a neat and tailored look thereby enhancing bed presentation and also avert accidents such as tripping over the overhanging portion.