Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods for restricting access to certain age related devices are disclosed, including an accessory for an aerosol delivery device comprising an interface that is configured to provide access to age restricted material within the aerosol delivery device; and authentication circuitry that is configured to receive an age verification of a user, wherein the access is not provided to the aerosol delivery device without the age verification.

Abstract: Technologies for template generation using directed acyclic word graphs (DAWGs). The technologies can include receiving a first plurality of titles from a first plurality of title feeds, and sorting the first plurality of titles into a plurality of category sets. And, for each category set of the plurality of category sets, the technologies can include transforming the respective titles belonging to the category set into a trie data structure by separating words in the respective titles into nodes of the trie data structure. For each category set, the technologies can also include transforming the trie data structure into a directed acyclic word graph (DAWG) data structure. Also, for each category set, the technologies can also include generating one or more unique templates based on the DAWG data structure.

Abstract: A brake rotor having a composite structure may include an annular body defining opposite friction surfaces of the brake rotor. The annular body may include a core made of an Al—Si alloy, a thermal barrier layer made of a thermally insulating material disposed on the core, and a wear-resistant layer made of an Fe—Al—Si—Zr alloy disposed on the core over the thermal barrier layer. The wear-resistant layer may define a first one of the opposite friction surfaces of the annular body.

Abstract: A product for adsorbing one or more PFAS from a liquid is disclosed. The product may comprise attapulgite that has been surface functionalized with (a) a quaternary amine surface coating solution that comprises a mono-quaternary amine compound or a di-quaternary amine compound and (b) a mercapto surface coating solution that comprises a surface coating agent that includes one or more mercapto groups that chemically bond to the attapulgite surface. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the mono-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of di-quaternary amines. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the di-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of mono-quaternary amines. Also disclosed is a method of producing the product and a method of adsorbing a PFAS in a liquid using the product.

Abstract: Measurement control part measures contact pressures and a contact speed of a hand of a contacting person. The contact pressures change over time at respective positions, as measured values respectively based on two sensors when the hand of the contacting person touches sequentially to the two sensors being capable of detecting contact pressure. A determination control part compares measured values with reference ranges respectively, the reference range being a predetermined for a contacted person feeling comfortable when touched by the contacting person, and determines whether or not the measured value is within the reference range for each of measured values. An evaluation control part evaluates that the touching of the contacting person is a comfortable touching when all the measured values are within corresponding reference ranges respectively, and evaluates that the touching of the contacting person is an uncomfortable touching when one measured value is outside the corresponding reference range.

Abstract: Space-based systems, methods, and apparatus transmit data between terrestrial nodes using route creation and data transmission protocols that establish radio routes that transmit data over long distances between large numbers of terrestrial nodes via one or more satellites and/or other types of non-terrestrial aerial nodes. One approach uses satellites in stochastic orbits, in which some of the satellites receive and transmit signals simultaneously in different frequency bands to more readily create optimum radio routes for data transmissions between terrestrial nodes. Other approaches use route creation and data transmission protocols that increase the number of terrestrial nodes supported by the system. Still another approach uses a multi-level system in which drones and/or balloons service local areas while longer distance data transmissions are supported by one or more layers of satellites in cohorts in uncontrolled orbits at different altitudes.

Abstract: Techniques for efficient content delivery in an MABR system. Precisely, the disclosure recites a method comprising receiving, at an MABR client device, a manifest request from an ABR player, wherein the manifest request is initially redirected to the MABR client device by a rendezvous service upon updating the manifest request with a channel ID and an upstream CDN base information. The method further recites translating, by the MABR client device, the manifest request with a representation ID and obtaining a stream ID from the translated manifest request. The method further discloses performing look up in a cache for media content, requested in the translated manifest request, using the obtained stream ID.

Abstract: A method includes generating a first asset token that represents control, by a first entity, of a portion of a physical communication asset. The method includes publishing, to a distributed ledger, ownership of the first asset token and receiving, from a second entity, a request to control the portion of the physical communication asset represented by the first asset token. In response to receiving the request, the method includes removing the first asset token from circulation on the distributed ledger and generating a second asset token representing control, by the second entity, of the portion of the physical communication asset. The method also includes publishing, to the distributed ledger, ownership of the second asset token and transferring, using the distributed ledger, ownership of the second asset token to the second entity.

Abstract: A bioprocessing apparatus includes a housing, a process drawer receivable within the housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position, the process drawer being configured to receive at least one culture vessel therein, and a cabinet positioned in stacked vertical relation to the housing, the cabinet including at least one vertical storage drawer slidably received within the cabinet.

Abstract: An earcup for a medical headgear includes a base, a sidewall extending from the base, a flange extending radially from an end of the sidewall opposite the base, and a retaining flange disposed on a portion of a circumferential peripheral edge of the base. The retaining flange extends radially outward from the base along a longitudinal direction of the earcup.

Abstract: In a system for preventing duplicate notifications including a processor and a computer-readable medium in communication with the processor, the computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor alone or in combination with other processors to control the system to perform operating first and second applications associated with a same user account; receiving one or more notifications indicating an occurrence of an event associated with the user account; determining, based upon a communication received from the first application or based upon a focus status of the first application, whether the first application has displayed or will display the first indication via the user interface; and responsive to determining that the first application has displayed or will display the first notification, suppressing output of the second notification by the second application via the user interface.

Abstract: A forming assembly configured to form a wick is disclosed. The forming assembly includes an expandable tube and a forming shell assembly. The expandable tube is hydraulically expandable to an expanded configuration. A wick mesh is configured to be wrapped about the expandable tube. The forming shell assembly includes a first forming shell comprising a first recess defined therein and a second forming shell comprising a second recess defined therein. The first recess and the second recess cooperate to define an outer diameter of the wick. The expandable tube and the wick mesh are positionable between the first recess and the second recess. The expandable tube and the forming shell assembly are configured to deform the wick mesh and form the wick based on the expandable tube hydraulically expanding towards the expanded configuration.

Abstract: Methods for analyzing omics data and using the omics data to determine prognosis of a cancer, to predict an outcome of a treatment, and/or to determine an effectiveness of a treatment are presented. In preferred methods, blood from a patient having a cancer or suspected to have a cancer is obtained and blood omics data for a plurality of cancer-related, inflammation-related, or DNA repair-related genes are obtained. A cancer score can be calculated based on the omics data, which then can be used to provide a cancer prognosis, a therapeutic recommendation, an effectiveness of a treatment.

Abstract: Provided are methods for diagnosing a disease in a subject with a previous streptococcal infection by determining the presence or absence of one or more autoantibodies in a biological sample from the subject, wherein the one or more autoantibodies recognize an antigen from a protein selected from the group consisting of ELAVL2, ELAVL3, ELAVL4, Nova-1, Nova-2, Cdr1, Cdr2; and Cdr3. The presence of such autoantibodies is indicative of a positive diagnosis for a post-streptococcal disease such as PANDAS, post-GABHS glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever, autism and Syndenham's chorea.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion that includes an oil phase (O) and an aqueous phase (A) at an O/A ratio of from about 1:8 to about 10:1; wherein the water-in-oil emulsion includes the oil phase as a continuous phase that includes an inert hydrophobic liquid, at least one water-insoluble hydrophobic monomer, and at least one surfactant, and the aqueous phase as a dispersed phase of distinct particles in the oil phase that includes water and a water soluble polymer that includes: (i) at least one acrylamide monomer and (ii) at least one acrylic acid monomer; wherein the water soluble polymer is present in an amount from about 10 to about 35 weight percent of the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: A nuclear instrumentation and control system is disclosed herein. The nuclear instrumentation and control system can include a housing and a plurality of selectively removable finished board assemblies configured to be installed within the hosing and electrically coupled to the instrumentation and control system nuclear reactor. At least one of the selectively removable finished board assemblies includes an input/output circuit. The nuclear instrumentation and control system can further include a daughter card including a control circuit, wherein the daughter card is configured to be selectively coupled to the at least one selectively removable base board of the plurality of selectively removable base boards via a mechanical connector and an electrical connector.

Abstract: A switching power conversion apparatus includes an input voltage source, an output load, a first switch connected to a switching node, and a second switch connected to the switching node. An inductive element has a magnetizing current connected to the switching node. The inductive element delivers energy via the first and second switches from the voltage source to the load during power conversion cycles. A capacitance connected to the switching node can resonate with the inductive element during a portion of the power conversion cycles to cause a parasitic oscillation. A first clamp subcircuit is across the inductive element and contains a unidirectional auxiliary switch to trap energy from the inductive element and store it into the storage capacitor and prevent parasitic oscillation. The auxiliary switch is complementary to the first switch. A current source discharges the storage capacitor and uses the energy in the switching power conversion apparatus.

Abstract: A power sensor system for monitoring a subcritical neutron generator is provided. The power sensor system comprises a self-powered sensor insert. The self-powered sensor insert comprises an insert thimble and a detector assembly. The insert thimble includes an outer housing, a power generator configured to produce an electrical power based on an incident radiation and a first electrical interface electrically connected to the power generator. The detector assembly includes a solid state radiation detector able to provide a detector signal directly proportional to a neutron flux level, a transmitter configured to wirelessly output a transmitter signal based on the detector signal and a second electrical interface configured to electrically couple to the first electrical interface. A power monitor system comprising a power sensor system and a control system and a method for optimizing a subcritical neutron generator are also provided.

Abstract: Examples herein involve authorization of use of cryptographic keys based on cryptocurrency payments. An example method includes analyzing a request for a cryptographic key of a key server where the request may be received from a requesting device and the cryptographic key is used to decrypt or encrypt a message of the request, and authorizing use of the cryptographic key to decrypt or encrypt the message based on a balance in a cryptocurrency wallet associated with the request.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for providing and installing electrical wire connector clamps that may be inserted into knockout holes from the inside of an electrical box or panel, that are capable of holding multiple wires or cables, that may be run through the connector before it is slotted into the hole, and that use only a minimal amount of interior space of the electrical box or panel. Embodiments of the present invention include semi-cylindrical units that may be folded together around one or more wires for secure engagement with the wires and with a knockout hole of an electrical box or panel. Embodiments may be used in new construction, and to replace existing connector clamps in an electrical box or panel from the inside without damaging the walls surrounding the box or panel, in order to securely hold wires in an electrical box or panel, add new wire(s), hold multiple wires, and/or increase available space inside the box or panel.