Abstract: The invention is directed to a mediated metal-sulfur flow battery. This battery format that is readily scalable to grid-scale levels at low cost, while maintaining battery safety by physically separating the anode and cathode. As an example, the marriage of a redox-targeting scheme to an engineered Li solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) enables a scalable, high efficiency, membrane-less Li—S redox flow battery. Redox mediators can be sued to kick-start the initial reduction of solid S into soluble polysulfides on the cathode side and final reduction of polysulfides into solid Li2S, precluding the need for conductive carbons. On the anode side, a LiI and LiNO3 pretreatment and additive strategy encourages a stable SEI and lessens capacity fade, avoiding the need for ion-selective separators.

Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A session management function (SMF) may include one or more processors and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the SMF to perform operations. The operations may include selecting a user plane function based on a device type of a wireless device, responsive to a session establishment request to establish a packet data unit (PDU) session for the wireless device. An indication of the device type may be provided with the session establishment request. The operations may also include sending, to the user plane function, reporting rules based on a charging policy received from a policy control function (PCF) responsive to a charging policy request to the PCF.

Abstract: A method of treating severe forms of PH, including PAH, in a patient is provided. The method includes administering at least one copper chelator comprising a tetrathiomolybdate (TTM) salt. The method may further include administering at least one active agent that enhances treatment such as methotrexate, inhibitors of the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme (5-LO), rituximab, baicalin, inhibitors of immune checkpoints CTLA-4, PD-1 and PDL-1, bufalin, quercetin, curcumin, integrins, inhibitors of NF-kappaB, and focal adhesion kinase inhibitors. Also provided is a composition including the TTM salt and the at least one active agent.

Abstract: A nanofibrous catalyst for in the electrolyzer and methods of making the catalyst. The catalysts are composed of highly porous transition metal carbonitrides, metal oxides or perovskites derived from the metal-organic frameworks and integrated into a 3D porous nano-network electrode architecture. The catalysts are low-cost, highly active toward OER, with excellent conductivity yet resistant to the oxidation under high potential operable under both acidic and alkaline environments.

Abstract: Example implementations include a method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for electronic article surveillance (EAS), comprising transmitting an acousto-magnetic (AM) interrogation signal into an AM interrogation zone of an EAS system. The AM interrogation zone and a wireless communication zone overlapping to form a zone of interest. The wireless communication zone employing a wireless communication technology other than AM. Indicating, by the EAS system, a presence of a first tag of the EAS system in the zone of interest upon a concurrent detection of both i) a response signal of the first tag via the wireless communication technology and ii) an AM response signal of the first tag in response to the AM interrogation signal.

Abstract: A telecommunications chassis comprises a cable sealing portion defining at least one cable opening configured to sealably receive a cable and a module mounting portion extending from the cable sealing portion, which further comprises a housing defining an open front closable by a door to define an interior, a rear wall, a right wall, and a left wall. A plurality of module mounting locations is provided in a vertically stacked arrangement, each configured to receive a telecommunications module through the open front. An exterior of the housing includes a first column of radius limiters defining curved profiles for guiding cables from the front toward the rear with bend control. A second column of radius limiters in the form of spools is spaced apart and generally parallel to the first column of radius limiters and a third column of radius limiters, at least some of which are in the form of spools, is also spaced apart and generally parallel to the first and second columns of radius limiters.

Abstract: Platforms to support and manage an autonomous vehicle (AV) fleet can be implemented on and supported by cluster infrastructure. Cluster infrastructure may include different clusters, such as a cluster for an AV fleet with safety drivers, and a cluster for an AV fleet without safety drivers. Updates to the cluster infrastructure can be made to multiple clusters at once. Such updates may cause an outage that impacts multiple clusters and create a massive vehicle retrieval event for all AV fleets. To mitigate the risk and allow for prioritization of clusters, updates can be rolled out in a staged and ordered manner according to order values associated with different clusters. After applying an update to a cluster at a stage of the roll out, the cluster may be evaluated to confirm the success of the update, before the roll out can be moved to the next stage.

Abstract: A coaxial tap in a hybrid fiber coaxial cable distribution system serves subscribers with an RF signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for integrated orchestration of intelligent systems. An intelligent systems orchestration system harvests and combines aspects of disparate intelligent systems for use in intelligent virtual assistant applications and automation applications. In one aspect, the system provides an intelligent orchestration between cognitive plugins, such as natural language processing, sentiment analysis, speech recognition, text-to-speech, and computer vision. The intelligent systems orchestration system supports the building and deployment of cognitive applications (e.g., training, agent assist, customer assist, next best action and compliance) for enhancing a brand customer experience, and agent proficiency. The system also provides multi-IVA orchestration and supports session, context, and state management. Furthermore, the intelligent systems orchestration system includes a Conversation Control Language for the normalization of conversations across multiple channels and bots.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) manages thermal levels of antenna modules with reference to a temperature threshold. The UE includes multiple antenna modules having a first antenna module and a second antenna module and at least one wireless transceiver coupled to the multiple antenna modules. The UE also includes a processor and memory system implementing an antenna module thermal manager. The manager is configured to obtain a first temperature indication corresponding to the first antenna module of the multiple antenna modules. The manager is also configured to perform a comparison of the first temperature indication to at least one temperature threshold. The manager is further configured to switch, based on the comparison, from using the first antenna module to using the second antenna module for wireless communication with the at least one wireless transceiver.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010393. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010393, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010393 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010393.

Abstract: A system for treating various medical conditions in humans includes a medical or therapeutic laser operating at wavelengths in the near infrared range of between 1250 nm-1267 nm, with a target wavelength of 1260 nm, at power levels between 2 Watts and 60 Watts, and for a period not to exceed 60 seconds per dose. The emitted laser light energizes, e.g., the stem cell niche or mitochondria of the human tissue to which it is applied, both directly and indirectly via activation of cell signaling intermediaries including but not limited to heat shock proteins, thereby stimulating cell activity to promote healing and reduce pain. In this specific wavelength range, water absorption of the laser light energy is plateaued which effectively acts as a conduit allowing the laser light energy to be transferred deeper into the tissue without causing thermal damage to the skin and tissue.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-image search can include obtaining two or more images and determining one or more search results that are based on the two or more images. The one or more search results can be determined based on determined shared attributes of the two or more images. The one or more search results may be based on feature embeddings associated with the two or more images. The two or more images may be obtained based on one or more user interactions with one or more databases.

Abstract: One exemplary aspect relates to normalizing latency in a networking environment to reduce the chances of creating an unfair advantage. While an exemplary aspect will be discussed in relation to a gaming environment, it is to be appreciated that the techniques disclosed herein can be applied to other environments where latency normalization or the ability to maintain latency between various endpoints is desired. For example, other environments include eSporting, on-line betting, fantasy esports, streaming services, etc. Some more specific examples include World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, H1Z1®, PUBG®, Fortnite®, Realm Royale®, Planet Side 2®, real-time strategy games, slot machines, electronic poker tournaments, etc.

Abstract: A method for detecting false positive variant calls in a next generation sequencing analysis pipeline involves obtaining a plurality of read pileup windows associated with a first sample genome. The method also involves obtaining, for each reference nucleotide position represented in the plurality of read pileup windows, a label indicating that the reference nucleotide position is either (i) a known variant or (ii) a non-variant. The method further involves training a neural network based on data indicative of the plurality of read pileup windows and the labels. Additionally, the method involves receiving a read pileup window associated with a second sample genome. Further, the method involves determining, using the trained neural network, a likelihood that the read pileup window associated with the second sample genome represents a variant.

Abstract: A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

Abstract: Wireline saver tool assemblies may be used for oil and gas operations. In some cases, the wireline saver tool assemblies may provide a mechanical catch for a wireline saver tool for minimizing and/or preventing the wireline tool from falling freely from a lubricator in the event of an operator and/or equipment failure. Operator input may not be required to catch and/or prevent falling of the wireline tool.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for facilitating autonomous vehicle simulated mileage data collection-guided operational design domain testing and test generation. In some aspects, an embodiment includes receiving performance results corresponding to simulated mileage accumulation of simulated autonomous vehicles (AVs); determining, from the performance results, performance metrics and corresponding confidence intervals for the performance metrics; identifying at least one of the performance metrics that does not satisfy a performance metric threshold or at least one of the corresponding confidence intervals that does not satisfy a confidence interval threshold; determining an identified domain corresponding to the at least one of the performance metrics or the at least one of the corresponding confidence intervals; and causing at least one of on-road supervised driving of one or more AVs to be initiated or one or more synthetic tests to be generated in accordance with the identified domain.