Abstract: A wall system for a building (such as an exterior façade for a building) may include a frame structure configured for attachment to the building. The frame structure may include a plurality of horizontal frame elements, a plurality of vertical frame elements, and an energy distribution system including an elongated conductive bar at least partially positionable within at least one of the horizontal frame elements or at least one of the vertical frame elements. The system may include one or more access elements positionable to engage the elongated conductive bar to receive electricity or a data signal from the elongated conductive bar. The frame structure may support infills that connect to the elongated conductive bar and use or produce electricity.

Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure, compositions exhibiting metabolism boosting effect are described. In various examples, compositions comprise a synergistic combination of at least one plant, root, seed, or fruit material, or extract thereof, or bioactive therefrom; at least one vitamin, essential trace mineral, or enzyme or vitamin cofactor; at least one amino acid; and at least one antioxidant. In various aspects, metabolism enhancing compositions are formulated as loose powders filled into capsules as orally administered dietary supplements. In various embodiments, compositions of the present disclosure are used to treat metabolic syndrome in subjects expressing symptoms thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and stable nano-suspensions comprising mifepristone and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, which exhibit enhanced bioavailability compared to the currently marketed or commercially available formulations. Manufacturing process and methods of use are also provided. The pharmaceutical compositions are used for prevention, treatment or prophylaxis of disorders in human patients in need thereof. Oral pharmaceutical compositions of mifepristone, methods for their administration, processes for thei r production, and use of these compositions are described for the treatment of diseases for which mifepristone is indicated.

Abstract: In one aspect, an oxygenated hierarchically porous carbon (an “O-HPC”) is provided, the O-HPC comprising: a hierarchically porous carbon (an “HPC”), the HPC comprising a surface, the surface comprising: (A) first order pores having an average diameter of between about 1 ?m and about 10 ?m; and (B) walls separating the first order pores, the walls comprising: (1) second order pores having a peak diameter between about 7 nm and about 130 nm; and (2) third order pores having an average diameter of less than about 4 nm, wherein at least a portion of the HPC surface has been subjected to O2 plasma to oxygenate and induce a negative charge to the surface. In one aspect, the O-HPC further comprises metal nanoparticles dispersed within the first, second, and third order pores. Methods for making and using the metal nanoparticle-impregnated O-HPCs are also provided.

Abstract: An electronic device, method, and computer program product respond to the electronic device extending flexible displays to a display area that can be almost four times larger than a collapsed position. A controller of the electronic device monitors a sensor configured to detect an unfolded open position of the dual device housing assembly and responds to a display positioning trigger to activate translation mechanisms that translate the blade assemblies in unison. While the dual device housing assembly is unfolded, two blade assemblies may be extended, either from sides opposite to a hinge of the dual device housing display or from adjacent sides, to increase the display area.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for optimizing robot-implemented tasks based at least in part on historical task and location correlated duration data collected from one or more robots. Historical task and location correlated duration data may, in some implementations, include durations of different tasks performed in different locations by one or more robots in one or more particular environments, and knowledge of such durations may be used to optimize tasks performed by the same or different robots in the future.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a solution for establishing queues between threads in a user space. After creating a first thread on a first application and creating a second thread and a third thread on a second application, a socket connection between the first application and the second application is established in the user space of the operating system. Then, a first queue is established between the first thread and the second thread, while a second different queue is established between the first thread and the third thread. Embodiments of the present disclosure can avoid lock-based queue sharing by setting a separate queue for each pair of threads. Thus, the luckless queue mechanism according to embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the performance of the operating system significantly.

Abstract: Dynamic refresh rate (DRR) switching is used to dynamically update a refresh rate of content presented on an interface. When a first application and a second application are presented on a user interface at a first refresh rate; a request may be received to temporarily boost the first refresh rate to a second, higher, refresh rate. DRR switching is initiated as the first refresh rate is temporarily boosted to a second refresh rate. Applications that are opted in to the second refresh rate receive signals to refresh content at the second refresh rate, while applications that are not opted in to the second refresh rate receive signals to refresh content at a virtualized refresh rate that matches the first refresh rate. Thus, the first application refreshes content at the first refresh rate and the second application refreshes content at the second, higher refresh rate, providing a smooth user experience without unnecessarily utilizing power consumption.

Abstract: A pressure control valve includes an upper body, a lower body affixed to the upper body, a supply passage in the upper body, a delivery passage in the upper body, an exhaust passage in the lower body and a pivotable member positioned between the supply passage and the delivery passage. The pivotable member has a generally curved body, a first leg, a second leg and a third leg extending from the body. The pivotable member pivots on the second leg and the third leg in response to air pressure in the supply passage being less than the air pressure in the delivery passage. The positioning of the pivotable member restricts air from flowing from the delivery passage to the supply passage, thereby opening a path for the air to pass to the exhaust passage.

Abstract: Technologies relating to model interpretation are described herein. A text classifier is provided with input text and assigns a class to the input text from amongst several possible classes. Based upon the class assigned to the input text by the text classifier, a class profile of a centroidal classifier is selected, where the class profile is constructed based upon numerous input texts to which the text classifier has previously assigned the class. Based upon the selection of the class profile, information that is indicative of operation of the text classifier with respect to the text classifier assigning the class to the input text is output, where the information includes an exemplar text sequence.

Abstract: Provided is a fluororesin coating composition for forming a topcoat having improved non-tackiness and water and oil repellency. The fluororesin is crystalline tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(ethyl vinyl ether) copolymer having a perfluoro(ethyl vinyl ether) content of 8 to 20 mass % based on the total mass of the copolymer.

Abstract: A two-speed gearbox assembly for an electric drive vehicle includes a housing, a first planetary gear set configured to operably connect to an output of an electric motor to drive a first axle, the first planetary gear set including a first sun gear, a first carrier, and a first ring gear, a first clutch configured to selectively ground the first ring gear, and a second clutch configured to selectively ground the first carrier. A second planetary gear set is configured to operably connect to the output of the electric motor to drive a second axle, the second planetary gear set including a second sun gear, a second carrier, and a second ring gear. A third clutch is configured to selectively ground the second ring gear, and a fourth clutch is configured to selectively ground the second carrier. The first, second, third, and fourth clutches are independently controlled.

Abstract: Methods and systems, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for controlling a system for growing seaweed are described. Some implementations of a method include forming a substrate loop inoculated with seaweed spores; arranging the substrate loop about a pulley; submerging the substrate loop to grow the seaweed; determining, using a seaweed farm controller, that the seaweed has grown to a pre-determined size; and based on the determination that the seaweed has grown to a pre-determined size: providing instructions to the pulley to feed a section of the substrate loop to a harvesting unit; providing instructions to the harvesting unit to separate the seaweed attached to the section of the substrate loop; providing instructions to a cleaning unit to clean the section of the substrate loop that is freed from seaweed; and providing instructions to a seeding unit to inoculate the cleaned section of substrate loop with seaweed spores.

Abstract: A method of surgically treating a patient suffering from severe pain and disability of the low back and buttock by stabilizing the patient's spinal column to their pelvis with an implant system including surgical tools and an implant designed to prevent movement between the sacrum and the ilium while being able to attach to a spinal fusion rod which connect to pedicle screws implanted in the bones of the spine of the patient in order to offer lasting relief of the patient's symptoms. The system is designed to address complications in adult spinal deformity by optimizing spinopelvic fixation vis-à-vis the unique biomechanics of the SI joint. The sacropelvic system is a surgical solution which provides an additively manufactured implant at the base of the spine employing an S2AI trajectory while utilizing assisting technologies including surgical navigation and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing system of a device may determine a display peak power budget allocated for a display component of the device. The system may determine display information including display workload and display telemetry associated with the display component. The system may determine, in accordance with a display peak power management policy applied to the display peak power budget and the display information, one or more display-controlling parameters for maintaining the display component to operate within the display peak power budget. The system may determine, based on the one or more display-controlling parameters, a plurality of grayscales for a plurality of regions on a display screen of the device. The system may adjust a rendered frame based on the plurality of grayscales and output the adjusted rendered frame on the display screen of the device.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for assisting users with unknown topics by automatically presenting information associated with the unknown topics to the users. In an example embodiment, an unknown topic is referred to or discussed during a conversation between multiple users. A candidate definition for the topic is determined, where the candidate definition is known by the user that used the topic. Based on a determination that the topic and the candidate definition are unknown to a second user in the conversation, the topic and the candidate definition are provided to one or more output devices for presentation to the second user.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of nicotinamide mononucleotide derivatives and their methods of use. The invention also relates to methods of preparing nicotinamide mononucleotide derivatives. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and nutritional supplements containing a nicotinamide mononucleotide derivative. The invention relates to methods of using nicotinamide mononucleotide derivatives that promote the increase of intracellular levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in cells and tissues for treating diseases and improving cell and tissue survival.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising forming a radiation-sensitive film on a substrate; wherein the radiation-sensitive film comprises a radiation-sensitive composition comprising a photoacid generator; a quencher; an acid labile polymer formed from monomers comprising a vinyl aromatic monomer and a monomer comprising an acid decomposable group; and a solvent; patternwise exposing the radiation-sensitive film to activating radiation; and contacting the radiation-sensitive film with an alkaline developing solution to form a resist pattern.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for determining average lane travel speeds is disclosed. A plurality of vehicles traveling in a same direction as the ADV in a plurality of lanes are identified. Over a first time period, the plurality of vehicles is tracked. At least a first quantity of representative vehicles within the plurality of vehicles that are representative of vehicles traveling in the lane over the first time period are identified. For each of the plurality of lanes, an average speed over the first time period of the representative vehicles associated with the lane is determined. A trajectory is planned for the ADV, wherein the planned trajectory moves toward a lane whose representative vehicles have a fastest average speed. Thereafter, control signals are generated to control operations of the ADV based on the planned trajectory.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for designing and implementing power and cooling fluid in a computing environment such as an electronics rack are disclosed. The disclosed methods and systems may provide for a high degree of power distribution and cooling fluid distribution reliability. To provide for a high degree of reliability, the system may include a number of protective features that may reduce the likelihood of connectors used for power and cooling fluid distribution from being damaged. The system may also provide for segregation of power distribution components from cooling fluid distribution components. The rack configurations include codesign of the server and rack to form the physical segregation. The segregation may reduce the chance of these components impacting the operation of other components.