Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of detecting sepsis in a patient in need thereof, the method comprising: receiving a patient sample, a pathogenic primer mix, a fluorophore label probe, and a dPCR buffer in one or more wells of a microfluidic device and detecting fluorescent light signal from the droplets to determine sepsis in the patient. The microfluidic device comprises a droplet generation channel in fluid communication with the one or more wells, adapted to generate droplets comprising the patient sample, one or more pathogenic primers, a fluorophore label probe, and dPCR buffer. Furthermore, the microfluidic device comprises a chamber in fluid communication with the droplet generation channel for collecting the droplets generated by the droplet generation channel and performing a PCR reaction in the droplets.

Abstract: This invention relates to high-frequency ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency electrode connected to a high frequency generator including a computer graphic control system and an automatic controller for control the signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the signal output that is controlled by the controller during the ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the list of measured voltage, current, power, impedance, electrode temperature, and tissue temperature related to the ablation process.

Abstract: In an aspect an apparatus for encrypting external communication for an electric aircraft. The apparatus may comprise a communication component configured to communicate with a network node. The apparatus may also include a battery pack configured to power the electric aircraft and a battery sensor, wherein a battery senor is configured to generate battery datum. A computing device may be included within the apparatus. The computing device may be configured to be receive the battery datum, encrypt the battery datum using an encryption process, identify the network node and transmit the encrypted battery datum to the network node using the communication component.

Abstract: In a general aspect, an electronic device assembly includes a substrate having a surface, a patterned metal layer disposed on the surface of the substrate, a semiconductor device circuit implemented on the patterned metal layer, and a molded body including a plurality of signal pin. A signal pin of the plurality of signal pins includes a first portion extending out of a first surface of the molded body. The first portion is externally accessible. The signal pin of the plurality of signal pins also includes a second portion extending out of a second surface of the molded body opposite the first surface. The second portion of the signal pin of the plurality of signal pins include is internal to the electronic device assembly, is electrically coupled with the patterned metal layer, and is electrically continuous with the first portion.

Abstract: A wireless device receives a radio resource control (RRC) release message indicating one or more configured grants for small data transmission (SDT) in an RRC inactive state and one or more synchronization signal and physical broadcast channel blocks (SSBs) used for the SDT. The wireless device receives downlink control information based on a demodulation reference signal (DM-RS) antenna port for downlink control channel reception being quasi co-located with an SSB, of the one or more SSBs, selected during a most recent SDT, wherein the downlink control information indicates uplink radio resources. The wireless device transmits a transport block via the uplink radio resources.

Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes obtaining, using a securely passing process, control over a first block of a blockchain of an object distributed ledger in response to a change of contingency status of the first block. The method further includes determining whether the triggered outcome is valid for a first contingency action token based on the change of contingency status of the first block. When the triggered outcome is valid for the first contingency action token, the method further includes updating the first contingency action token to indicate that the triggered outcome is valid for the first contingency action token to produce an updated first contingency action token. The method further includes generating a new block for the blockchain of the object distributed ledger in accordance with the securely passing process to represent the updated first contingency action token.

Abstract: Insect storage and dispensing system are described. An example system may include a dispensing container including at least one wall defining an interior volume for retaining a plurality of adult insects. The system may also include a piston that extends through a first opening of the dispensing container so as to expose a top face of the piston to the interior volume. Longitudinal movement of the piston toward a second opening of the dispensing container may dispense a portion of the plurality of insects from the dispensing container when the plurality of insects is retained in the dispensing container.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade to release the drug into the bloodstream to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be operably coupled to delivery means having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a credential sharing of a video streaming service account based on entropy of streaming data is described. The method includes determining an account entropy based on a viewing probability distribution for a total amount of content streamed for a defined account within a defined analysis period, grouping the total amount of content streamed into groups based on an account-stream characteristic that has probabilistic utility in determining the credential sharing, determining a group entropy for each of the groups, determining a watch-time variability based on the account entropy and each group entropy, and determining the credential sharing for the defined account based on the watch-time variability. The watch-time variability measures an increase in disorder when two or more groups of the groups are unrelated with respect to the account-stream characteristic.

Abstract: A self-contained material separator system utilizing a vacuum and blower system, a separator assembly, and a collection assembly to separate and process waste material generated from material handling and processing devices. The material separator may further be self-contained and portable to provide flexibility in the use and deployment thereof.

Abstract: Methods can include introducing a cleaning fluid into a near-wellbore zone of an injection well penetrating a subterranean formation, wherein the cleaning fluid includes: 0.5 wt % to about 5 wt % of a surfactant blend comprising an alkoxy carbonate surfactant and an internal olefin sulfonate surfactant; salt water having a total dissolved solids (TDS) of about 15,000 mg/L or greater; and 0 wt % to about 0.05 wt % of an organic acid; and dispersing a hydrocarbon from the near-wellbore zone in the cleaning fluid. Compositions for cleaning a near-wellbore zone of a subterranean formation can include 0.5 wt % to about 5 wt % of a surfactant blend comprising an alkoxy carbonate surfactant and an internal olefin sulfonate surfactant; salt water having a total dissolved solids (TDS) of about 15,000 mg/L or greater; and 0 wt % to about 0.05 wt % of an organic acid.

Abstract: A system can include one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising: receiving, at a search engine, a user search query submitted by a user; generating, using a recall personalization model, a simulated query that supplements the user search query with a feature vector reflecting personalization preferences of the user; and generating, using the search engine, search results for the user search query based, at least in part, on the simulated query that accounts for the personalization preferences of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques for multi-voice speech recognition commands, such as based on monitoring a telecommunications channel between first and second devices, for instance. Some embodiments are particularly directed to prompting initiation of a transaction between a first entity associated with a first device and a second entity associated with a second device based on detection of an audible request corresponding to the second entity and an audible response corresponding to the first entity.

Abstract: A helmet rim lighting system comprises a helmet attach mechanism and a housing holding electronics. When attached to a helmet, the housing produces both forward and downward lights. The forward light is generated by at least one forward-facing light, and the downward light is produced by at least one downward-facing light. The forward light directs light from the center horizontally to the left and right, both over 90 degrees, while the downward light is directed towards the ground, continuing the downward line of the helmet’s edge. The helmet attach mechanism is designed to match the contour of a helmet’s front rim. The system can independently activate the forward and downward lights and may include a single input for control. The housing and circuitry are waterproof, and the diffuser can serve as a gasket.

Abstract: A self-contained material separator system utilizing a vacuum and blower system, a separator assembly, and a collection assembly to separate and process waste material generated from material handling and processing devices. The material separator may further be self-contained and portable to provide flexibility in the use and deployment thereof.

Abstract: A station (STA) receives from an overlapping basic service set (OBSS) a first physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) comprising a first field that indicates presence or absence of a spatial reuse parameter in a second field of the first PPDU. Based on the first field indicating presence of the spatial reuse parameter in the second field of the PPDU, the STA determines a transmit power threshold based on the spatial reuse parameter and transmits a second PPDU using a transmit power based on the transmit power threshold.

Abstract: In an example, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type and a semiconductor region of the first conductivity type over the semiconductor substrate. A well region of a second conductivity type is in the semiconductor region. A doped region of the first conductivity type is in the well region. A doped region of the second conductivity type is in the well region. A doped region of the second conductivity type is in the semiconductor substrate at a bottom side. A doped region of the first conductivity type is in the semiconductor substrate at the bottom side. A first conductor is at a top side of the semiconductor region and a second conductor is at the bottom side. In some examples, one or more of doped regions at the bottom side is a patterned doped region.

Abstract: In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods display content from a public network (e.g., the Internet) such as via a web host, content delivery network, etc. In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can issue an entitlement as a token, signed with a private key by an issuing authority. In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can determine caloric consumption attributable to both upper and lower body movements of the user throughout changes in pose.

Abstract: A method and system for smart selection of a charging station is contemplated. The selection may be based on a charging recommendation being generated in reply to a charging request for battery charging. The charging recommendation may identify one or more target charging stations suitable for the battery charging. The charging recommendation may include a state of health (SOH) matrix configured to report charging capabilities of the target charging stations according to vehicle and station charging metrics associated therewith.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to flight termination systems for tethered aerial vehicles. For instance, a flight termination system for a tethered aerial vehicle including an envelope may include a tool and a tether. The tool may include a first piece configured for attachment to an interior surface of the envelope and including a cutting blade. The tool may also include a second piece configured for attachment to an exterior surface of the envelope. The tether may be attached to the first piece such that when in use, a force on the tether causes the tool to cut an opening into the envelope.