Abstract: The disclosure provides nanometer sized water clusters comprising or consisting essentially of ultrapure water that encapsulate a solute, wherein the water clusters have a median diameter of between about 2 to about 400 nanometers and uses thereof. Also provided by the disclosure are processes and methods for making nanosized water clusters, including processes and methods for encapsulating hydrated solutes in nanosized water clusters.

Abstract: A memory apparatus and method of operation are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells connected to one of a plurality of word lines and arranged in strings and configured to retain a threshold voltage. A control means is coupled to the plurality of word lines and the strings. The control means is configured to apply a primary predetermined voltage to a primary location of the memory apparatus following an erase operation of the memory cells while simultaneously applying a secondary predetermined voltage being lower than the primary predetermined voltage to a secondary location of the memory apparatus and measuring a leak current at the primary location. The control means then determines the erase operation passed in response to the leak current measured not being greater than a predetermined leak threshold.

Abstract: A liquid lens structure has an adjustable and continuous range of optical power. The liquid lens structure comprises a substrate layer and a deformable membrane which enclose a volume of liquid. The substrate layer is at least partially transparent in the optical band. The deformable membrane comprises a ground layer, two membrane layers, and two conductive layers. Each of the two conductive layers control electrical voltage applied to one of the membrane layers in reference to the ground layer, wherein each membrane layer deforms in response to applied electrical voltage. The deformation of the two membrane layers adjusts a curvature of the deformable membrane which provides the adjustable continuous range of optical power to the liquid lens structure.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to facilitate meter to meter matching for media identification. Example apparatus disclosed herein include an unknown signature comparer, a stack counter, and a reference database updater. The unknown signature comparer is to select a candidate unknown signature segment meeting a threshold length from a set of unknown signature segments collected at a first audience measurement location, and compare individual signatures of the candidate unknown signature segment with a collection of unknown signature segments collected at a second audience measurement location. The stack counter is to count a number of times that the candidate unknown signature segment matches unknown signature segments in the collection, and identify the candidate unknown signature segment as a matched signature segment when the number of times meets a counter threshold.

Abstract: A three-dimensional component is produced in a simplified molding operation. Expandable substrates, which are referred to as blanks, are created by compressing thermobonded nonwovens after heating the binder material above its melting temperature, and then cooling the compressed nonwovens so that the binder material hardens and holds the fibers of the nonwoven together in a compressed configuration with stored kinetic energy. Boards can be formed by laminating two or more blanks together and/or by laminating the blanks with other materials, including non-expendable materials. A mold for the component to be manufactured can be partially filled with a number of boards (or blanks) in a stacked, vertically, adjacent or even random orientation. In addition, the boards or blanks may be cut to create desired shapes of parts that can be placed in the mold.

Abstract: A class-D amplifier with multiple “nested” levels of feedback. The class-D amplifier surrounds an inner feedback loop, which takes the output of a switching amplifier and corrects for errors generated across the switching amplifier, with additional feedback loops that also take the output of the switching amplifier.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided to authenticate a user. The computer-implemented method includes obtaining, at an authentication server, a current location and an associated time from a client device of the user over a communications network; determining, by a hardware processor, a location score based on a correlation between the current location and the associated time and a historical location and a historical time that are associated with the client device of the user; determining, by the hardware processor, a risk assessment score based on the location score; and providing, over the communications network, an authentication verification for the user to perform one or more actions with an online resource based on the risk assessment score.

Abstract: A system for facilitating intensity image capture and time of flight capture. The system includes a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array comprising a plurality of SPAD pixels, one or more processors, and one or more hardware storage devices storing instructions that are executable by the one or more processors to configure the system to facilitate intensity image capture and time of flight capture by configuring the system to perform interleaved intensity image capture and time of flight capture operations using the SPAD array.

Abstract: Alignment between closed caption and audio/video content may be improved by determining text associated with a portion of the audio or a portion of the video and comparing the determined text to a portion of closed caption text. Based on the comparison, a delay may be determined and the audio/video content may be buffered based on the determined delay.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing multi-tier quasi-licensed spectrum wireless service via a common wireless access node such as a small-cell. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed system utilizes multi-sector antennae to create antenna lobes adaptively according to parameters associated with different cell sectors, such as user traffic, random access requests, and/or interference. In one variant, when the user traffic or interference is determined to be very high in a particular sector, the sector is configured and activated based on the availability of low-noise spectrum. In another variant, when a new sector is created, the electrical power resources available for that sector are checked, and based on the amount of power available at that sector, either CBSD Category A or B status is allocated to that sector.

Abstract: A method for generating a ground truth mask for a microscope slide having a tissue specimen placed thereon includes a step of staining the tissue specimen with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining agents. A first magnified image of the H&E stained tissue specimen is obtained, e.g., with a whole slide scanner. The H&E staining agents are then washed from the tissue specimen. A second, different stain is applied to the tissue specimen, e.g., a special stain such as an IHC stain. A second magnified image of the tissue specimen stained with the second, different stain is obtained. The first and second magnified images are then registered to each other. An annotation (e.g., drawing operation) is then performed on either the first or the second magnified images so as to form a ground truth mask, the ground truth mask in the form of closed polygon region enclosing tumor cells present in either the first or second magnified image.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a housing attachable to a vehicle and including a panel, a sensor window, a liquid nozzle fixed relative to the housing, and a tunnel. The panel includes a port. The sensor window is positioned in the port. The liquid nozzle is aimed at the sensor window. The liquid nozzle is positioned in a first horizontal direction from the port along the panel. The tunnel extends along the panel and is positioned in a second horizontal direction from the port, the second horizontal direction being opposite the first horizontal direction. The tunnel terminates at an opening positioned to receive fluid outputted by the nozzle.

Abstract: A utility trailer includes a deck frame, siderails extending along each side of the deck frame, a front rail extending along a front of the deck frame, and a rear gate/ramp across a rear of the deck frame. Each siderail rotates between an upright position extending away from the respective side the deck frame and a stowed position aligned with and over the deck frame. The front rail rotates between an upright position extending away from the deck frame and a stowed position aligned with the deck frame and over the folded siderails. The rear gate/ramp rotates between an upright position and a lowered position having one end resting on a surface below the utility trailer, and also rotates between the upright position and a stowed position aligned with the deck frame and over the folded siderails.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel aminobenzimidazole derivatives. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a histone deacetylase (HDAC)-associated disease or inhibiting the histone deacetylating activity of a HDAC isoform in a cell or with one or more of the aminobenzimidazole derivatives.

Abstract: A deduplicated storage system storing objects receives a search term. Storage includes metadata and segments into which the objects have been split and deduplicated. The metadata includes fingerprint sequences according to which the segments should be assembled. A partial match is found when a prefix of the term is found at an end of a segment or a suffix is found at a beginning of the segment. A fingerprint of the segment having the partial match is recorded. A first sequence of fingerprints associated with a first object is read to check whether any fingerprints in the first sequence have been recorded. When a fingerprint in the sequence has been recorded, a check of a next fingerprint in the sequence is made to see if it has been recorded as having the partial match. If the next fingerprint has been recorded, the first object is reported as having the term.

Abstract: Described herein are thermoplastic composites including a polymer matrix, having a at least one semi-crystalline polyphthalamide (“PPA”) polymer, and at least one continuous reinforcing fiber. It was surprisingly discovered that incorporation of semi-crystalline PPA polymers, having a selected melt profile, into the polymer matrix provided for crack-free thermoplastic composites. Based at least in part on the semi-crystalline structure of PPA polymers, the thermoplastic composite can have improved tensile strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability, relative to composites incorporating an amorphous PPA polymer. The composites can be formed using melt impregnation techniques, well known in the art. The composites can be desirably used in a wide range of application settings including, but not limited to automotive, aerospace, automotive and oil and gas and mobile electronic device applications.

Abstract: Some implementations herein described improvements to concrete products and processes for producing concrete products that may provide a positive environmental impact and that can be stronger relative to the percent of cement used. Particular examples include improvements to zero-slump to near-zero-slump concrete mixture design, material storage and handling, batching, mixing, sequencing and curing processes, as well as forming and curing techniques.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous post and partition assembly that is configured and adapted to promote modularity and withstand the harsh environment of central sterile processing processes. Modular post assembly may be removed and relocated on tray without additional fasteners or components. Tray and bracket assembly may further provide identification features to correctly associate cataloged reusable medical devices to identified trays.

Abstract: A closure device includes a first magnet and a housing with a second magnet positioned therein. The first magnet is configured to be position in a first object and the housing is configured to be positioned in a second object. The housing has a top end and at least one adjustment mechanism connected to the housing that moves the second magnet in at least one translational direction or at least one rotational direction relative to the top end of the housing. The movement of the second magnet relative to the top end of the housing adjusts the position or orientation of the second magnet relative to the first magnet to alter a magnetic force between the first magnet and the second magnet when the first magnet is positioned proximate the top end of the housing.

Abstract: A side opening vest includes a front panel and a back panel that are connected by shoulder straps and that are spaced apart from each other defining a left side gap and a right side gap. Straps extend from the back panel across the gaps for connection with the front panel. The front panel has engagement areas for receiving the straps to connect the front and back panels of the garment. The vest includes an adapter system enabling the use of any selected one of a plurality of different closure mechanisms to releasably connect the straps with the front panel.