Abstract: A system and computer implemented method of patent mapping are provided. The method comprises maintaining a database of patent portfolios and a database of patents, each patent stored in the database of patents associated. with one or more patent portfolios stored in the database of patent portfolios; maintaining a database of ontologies, the ontologies including one or more patent concepts in defined groups; receiving a search query associated with a first patent portfolio; searching the first portfolio as a function of the search query; generating search results, the search results including one or more patent claims associated with the search query; and mapping the one or more patent claims to a patent concept in a defined group.

Abstract: A brake wear sensing assembly for an air disc brake includes a progressive wear sensor, at least one lining wear sensor, a control device, a wire harness connected to the control device and an adapter for joining the progressive wear sensor and the lining wear sensor to the wire harness. The adapter connects a power line to the progressive wear sensor, a ground line to the progressive wear sensor and an input to the output of the at least one lining wear sensor. An output signal from the progressive wear sensor is connected to the input of the at least one lining wear sensor. The signal from the progressive wear sensor passes through the at least one lining wear sensor to the control device such that the progressive wear sensor and the at least one lining wear sensor are in series with each other.

Abstract: A stormwater treatment device may include a chamber having a floor and a wall; an inlet formed in the wall that receives stormwater into an inlet side of the chamber; an outlet formed in the wall that discharges stormwater from an outlet side of the chamber; an enhanced settling device positioned in the outlet side of the chamber; a flow diverter plate in a lower portion of the chamber; and an outlet control diverter positioned proximate to the outlet. Stormwater is received by the inlet in a first flow direction, flows from the inlet side to the lower portion of the chamber in a second flow direction, flows through the enhanced settling device to an upper portion of the chamber in a third flow direction, flows through the outlet control diverter in fourth flow direction, and is discharged by the outlet in a fifth flow direction.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods associated with generating images. An example method executed by a processor may include receiving, from a first vehicle, a first image based on a first field of view of objects located in a cabin area of the first vehicle and a second image based on a second field of view of objects located outside the first vehicle. The method may further include receiving, from a second vehicle, a third image based on a third field of view of objects located outside the second vehicle. A composite image may be generated based on the first image, the second image, and the third image. In one case, the composite image may be generated by superimposing at least a portion of the first image upon at least a portion of the second image and/or upon at least a portion of the third image.

Abstract: A scope cover can include a flexible fabric shell, a strap coupled to the flexible fabric shell that can secure the flexible fabric shell to the scope. An area of the interior surface of the flexible fabric shell can minimize or eliminate scratching of the objected lens of the scope. A method of minimizing abrasion to a scratch-sensitive surface of the scope is also described.

Abstract: A pipeline analog to digital converter includes a “k” number of stages and an output data register. A first stage of the “k” number of stages is configured to receive an analog differential input signal and produce a first digital output and a first single ended analog output. A second stage of the “k” number of stages is configured to receive the first single ended analog output and produce a second digital output. The output data register is configured to generate an output digital value based on the first and second digital outputs.

Abstract: Analyzing energy savings for a building includes receiving historical energy usage and weather data for a building, a set of operations parameters describing building operations and a set of building system parameters describing building systems. A baseline configuration is submitted to a first energy consumption simulation to determine a baseline energy usage profile A calibrated configuration is determined from the baseline configuration and the historical energy usage. An energy usage aberration is identified in the current year. The calibrated energy usage profile is adjusted to account for it. The difference between actual energy usage for the current year and the adjusted calibrated energy usage profile is an accurate measure of savings.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described for adapting an end-to-end, E2E, machine-learning, ML, configuration for processing communications transferred through an E2E communication. A network entity directs a user equipment (UE) and a base station participating in the E2E communication to implement the E2E communication by forming at least a portion of an E2E deep neural network, DNN, based on a first E2E ML configuration. The network entity determines to update the first E2E ML configuration based on a change in a participation mode of an edge compute server (ECS) in the E2E communication. The network entity identifies a second E2E ML configuration based on the change in participation mode and directs the UE or the base station to update the portion of the E2E DNN using the second E2E ML configuration.

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for providing a vehicle- and drone-based tracking system. In an example method, a tracker system associated with a vehicle may be initiated. At least one parameter associated with a route may be received via the tracker system. A first notification may subsequently be received from a device, and the first notification may be associated with a first location of the device. After a first predetermined period of time since the first notification is received, a second notification may be received from the device. The second notification may be associated with a second location of the device. The tracker system may then determine, based on the second notification, that the second location of the device is within the at least one parameter associated with the route.

Abstract: Approaches to utilizing contextual right-of-way decision making for autonomous vehicles are disclosed. An autonomous vehicle is operated in a road setting within an operating environment having other road users. The operation of the autonomous vehicle is based on safety constraints providing limits on operation of the autonomous vehicle. The presence of a selected other road user within the operating environment is detected. Potential trajectories for the autonomous vehicle within the operating environment are evaluated with respect to the other road user. The autonomous vehicle interacts with the other road user by generating vehicle control signals based on a machine learned model and within the one or more safety constraints. The machine learned model is based on a hierarchy of costs corresponding to characteristics of maneuvers by the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate. The method comprising a process chamber having a wall with a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber is provided. A work piece support and a cover plate are positioned within the process chamber. A work piece is placed onto the work piece support wherein the work piece has a support film, a frame and the substrate. A plasma is generated using the plasma source. Residual material is etched from an edge of the substrate of the work piece using the generated plasma while a majority of an upper surface of the substrate of the work piece is covered by the cover plate.

Abstract: A second base station may perform a method including sending, to a wireless device, an indication of a data radio bearer (DRB) configured for a small data transmission (SDT) procedure of the wireless device. The method may include receiving, from a first base station, a request for a context of the wireless device. The method may include sending, to the first base station, in response to the request, a response message. The response message may indicate that the context of the wireless device is not being relocated and may indicate the DRB configured for the SDT procedure. The method may include receiving, from the first base station, downlink data forwarding information associated with the DRB configured for the SDT procedure. The method may include, consistent with the downlink data forwarding information, sending, to the first base station, downlink data of the SDT procedure received from a core network node.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating cancer using a combination of (a) one or more programmed death 1 protein (PD-1) antagonists, (b) a radiotherapy, (c) one or more poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, and optionally, (d) one or more chemotherapies. Also provided herein is a kit for pharmaceutical administration comprising: (a) a PD-1 antagonist; (b) a radiotherapy; (c) a PARP inhibitor; and (d) optionally, a chemotherapy. Further provided herein are uses of a combination for treating cancer in a human patient, wherein the combination comprises: (a) an effective amount of one or more PD-1 antagonists, (b) an effective amount of a radiotherapy, (c) an effective amount of a PARP inhibitor, and (d) optionally, one or more chemotherapies.

Abstract: A radioactivity measurement device for measuring an activity level of a radioisotope source is provided. The radioactivity measurement device comprises a housing and a self-powered detector. The housing comprises an outer shell and an inner shell, wherein the inner shell is adapted to house an insertable radioisotope source, and wherein the outer shell and the inner shell are configured to form a hollow annular region. The self-powered detector, positioned within the hollow annular region of the housing, comprises at least one tubular emitter configured to provide a source of electron emission proportional to a radioisotope activity level of the insertable radioisotope source and at least one tubular collector configured to sink the electron emission. A radioactivity level measurement system comprising at least one radioactivity measurement device, a shipping cask incorporating the radioactivity level measurement system and a method for shipping the shipping cask are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to poly(amide imide) (PAI) precursor polymers which can for example be used in Vat photopolymerization processes like lithographic processes for the photofabrication of three-dimensional (3D) articles. The invention further relates to polymer compositions including these poly(amide imide) (PAI) precursor polymers. Still further, the invention relates to vat photopolymerization methods to form three-dimensional (3D) objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer compositions.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a kamado-style grill and smoker having one or more air-intake openings and one or more exhaust openings. Like conventional kamado-style grills and smokers, a user may manually adjust the air-intake opening(s) and/or exhaust opening(s) to manually control the air flow, and thus the temperature, within the cooking chamber. However, unlike the prior art, the kamado-style grill and smoker includes an integrated fan unit that provides a completely different and alternative air-intake pathway for drawing air into the cooking chamber and controlling the cooking or smoking temperature using a fan. By providing this alternative mechanism for controlling the temperature in the cooking chamber, the kamado-style grill and smoker disclosed herein can be operated using either manual or automated temperature control, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users alike.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transaction platforms include various systems interacting with each other and transacting in various ways. A method for configuring and launching a marketplace includes: identifying, by a processing system having one or more processors, an opportunity to facilitate configuration of a new marketplace; receiving marketplace opportunity data, wherein the marketplace opportunity data includes information related to a set of assets of one or more types; determining configuration parameters to be implemented in the new marketplace; determining the feasibility of implementing the configuration parameters in the new marketplace; determining data resources to support the new marketplace; determining an architecture of the new marketplace; determining the configuration of the data resources in a data model for the marketplace; configuring a marketplace object; connecting selected data resources to populate the marketplace object; and launching the new marketplace.

Abstract: The invention is related to multivalent immunogenic compositions comprising more than one S. pneumoniae polysaccharide protein conjugates, wherein each of the conjugates comprises a polysaccharide from an S. pneumoniae serotype conjugated to a carrier protein, wherein the serotypes of S. pneumoniae are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for inducing a protective immune response in a human patient comprising administering the multivalent immunogenic compositions of the invention to the patient. The multivalent immunogenic compositions are useful for providing protection against S. pneumoniae infection and/or pneumococcal diseases caused by S. pneumoniae.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mixed use rideshare services are disclosed herein. An example method can include determining a rideshare route for a vehicle, the rideshare route identifying a rider and a package, receiving the rider, receiving the package, the package being received as a first mile portion of package return, and delivering the rider to a first drop off location and the package to a second drop off location.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a package, an article carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The article carrier 90; 290 comprises a pair of spaced panels including a cover panel 18/20; 118/120; 254 and an engaging panel 12; 112; 212. A male locking tab 80; 180; 280; 380; 480; 580; 680; 580 formed from the cover panel 18/20; 118/120; 254 connects the cover panel 18/20; 118/120; 254 with the engaging panel 12; 112; 212. The locking tab 80; 180; 280; 380; 480; 580; 680; 580 is hingedly connected to the cover panel 18/20; 118/120; 254 along a fold line 81; 181; 281; 381; 481; 581. The fold line 81; 181; 281; 381; 481; 581 lies upon a notional line n-n which extends obliquely with respect to at least one of an end edge M1, M2 and a side edge 19; 119 of the cover panel 18/20; 118/120; 254.