Abstract: An elongated polymeric impermeable geomembrane sheet having opposing first and second surfaces with a plurality of spaced-apart first projections extending from the first surface, said first projections each tapering to a pointed apex at a distal extent, which first projections for mechanically engaging a synthetic drainage geomesh sheet overlaid by a tufted geotextile sheet and in contact with adjacent fill materials within the aggregation, whereby the aggregation has increased resistance to shear failure of the aggregation of fill materials and reducing stabilization failures of materials aggregation applications. A ground covering closure system is disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for generating an authenticity score for a creative work using digital image data of one or more creative works. A system receives, via a network, first digital image data of a first creative work. The system determines from the first digital image data, a first set of feature variables, each corresponding to a characteristic of the first creative work. The system determines, via an artificial intelligence model and with input including the first set of feature variables and a comparison dataset, an authenticity score for the first creative work. The artificial intelligence model generates, based on the portion of first feature variables of the first creative work that match corresponding portions of the comparison dataset, an output indicative of an authenticity score. The system communicates, via the network, an authenticity score of the first creative work to a client device.

Abstract: An expandable touch screen display device made up of a flexible display that can be reconfigured from a compact state to a plurality of expanded states. The form factor of the compact state is roughly the size of a typical handheld phone or smaller. The form factor of each of the expanded states is roughly the size of a tablet computer. An internal mechanism is provided for synching the motion of the device's expansion with the motion of the flexible display's end plate which provides a force to guide the display around the roller located at the edge of the device. The device may further include an integrated speaker and microphone, and sensors to indicate the expanded position of the display. In one embodiment, a module attached to, situated within, or otherwise associated with the device may contain all or substantially all processing and memory, along with a communications system.

Abstract: Processes to make intermediates to produce mesoionic pesticides are disclosed. Processes to produce N-(pyrimidin-5-ylmethyl)pyridin-2-amine, an important intermediate, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for video decoding is provided. For a current block, whether an angular intra prediction mode for the current block is a wide angle mode that is in a direction outside of a range of directions that spans a bottom left diagonal direction and a top right diagonal direction of the current block is determined. Based on the angular intra prediction mode being determined as the wide angle mode, an intra smooth filter is enabled, the enabled intra smooth filter is applied to blocks neighboring the current block to generate filtered blocks, and intra prediction is performed based on the filtered blocks to decode the current block.

Abstract: An impedance-tuned microphone tunnel for an electronic device is disclosed. The impedance-tuned microphone tunnel includes a ring-like structure having a central opening positioned within a microphone tunnel of an electronic device. The central opening of the ring-like structure has a diameter that is smaller than diameters of other central openings within the microphone tunnel. The ring-like structure may be used to tune an impedance of the microphone tunnel by varying the diameter of the central opening. In this way, the impedance of the microphone tunnel may be tuned to a frequency response target to reduce a resonant peak of the microphone tunnel. The ring-like structure may be coated with a non-stick material, such as with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), biaxially orientated polyethylene terephthalate (BoPET), polyimide (PI), and the like.

Abstract: A wireless device receives, from a base station, one or more radio resource control messages comprising configuration parameters, for a cell. The configuration parameters comprise a first downlink control information (DCI) format and second DCI format associated with a first search space and the second DCI format associated with a second search space. The wireless device monitors for a first DCI on the first search space based on a first DCI size of the first DCI format associated with the first search space. The format of the first DCI is the first DCI format or the second DCI format. The wireless device monitors for a second DCI on the second search space based on a second DCI size of the second DCI format associated with the second search space. The format of the second DCI is the second DCI format.

Abstract: A well plug, comprising a cylindrical body, a plurality of cylindrical fins encircling the cylindrical body, a concrete core disposed within the cylindrical body and a locking feature disposed in the concrete core and configured to lock with an adjacent well plug.

Abstract: The e-vaping cartridge includes a housing, a first reservoir and a second reservoir defined within the housing, the first reservoir and the second reservoir being in fluid communication with each other, a first tube at least partially defining a central passage, the first tube defining at least one first hole that provides fluid communication between the central passage and the first reservoir, and a wick and a heater in communication with the central passage, distal ends of the wick extending through the at least one first hole and into the first reservoir.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to performing event-driven diagnostics for a communications network. A device may identify a service identifier of a service provided by the communications network to a customer; identify, based on the service identifier, a persisted path for the service, the persisted path generated prior to any user request to perform a diagnostic on the service, and the persisted path including devices and interfaces used to provide the service; receive performance metrics of the devices and interfaces of the persisted path; detect, without receiving any user request to perform a diagnostic on the service, based on comparisons of the performance metrics to event criteria, an occurrence of an event in the persisted path; and present, based on the occurrence of the event, a notification of the event to the customer.

Abstract: The invention relates to analog forms of ambroxol and related compounds, compositions comprising same, and methods of preventing and/or treating various diseases and medical conditions involving the administration of analogs of ambroxol and related compounds.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a computer system includes a low-latency communication link between a classical computer and a quantum computing resource. In some cases, a quantum machine image operates on a classical computer system. The quantum machine image includes a virtualized execution environment for quantum programs. The quantum machine image is engaged with a quantum processing unit of a quantum computing system. A quantum program is communicated over a low-latency communication pathway from the classical computer system to the quantum computer system. The quantum program is executed at the quantum computer system.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a limb assembly comprises a limb cup, a first limb member, a second limb member and a damping material. The first limb member supports a rotatable member. The first limb member is supported by the limb cup at a first location and supports a rotatable member at a second location. The damping material extends from the first location to the second location.

Abstract: The present invention improves and enhances the delivery of one of an aerosolized micellized formula by use of an aerosol pressurized inhalation delivery device. The device may include one or more replaceable or reusable components, including but not limited to a canister and an actuator. Methods for using the device to deliver a continuous dosage via the delivery device are also described herein.

Abstract: A body tissue collection instrument having: a rigid shaft; an articulating shaft extending from the rigid shaft; a core drill attached to the end of the articulating shaft; a central passage defined within the rigid shaft, the articulating shaft and the core drill, the central passage extending continuously from the proximal rigid shaft end to a distal opening located on a longitudinal axis of the core drill at the distal end of the core drill; and a flexible cannula located within the central passage along the articulating shaft. The articulating shaft has interlocking segments with a gap between each adjacent pair of segments. The flexible cannula has a sidewall configured to engage an inner wall surface of the central passage defined by the plurality of interlocking segments to seal the gaps between adjacent pairs of the interlocking elements.

Abstract: A method for celebrity-based advertising includes storing, in a server, a likeness of subject and a corresponding booking that includes parameters outlining availability of the subject for digital advertising. The method further includes receiving or creating, by the server, a pitch that falls within the parameters of the booking, the pitch corresponding to the subject. The method further includes receiving, by the server and from a first user device, a first image of the likeness of the subject or another likeness of the subject. The method further includes determining, by the server, that the image matches the likeness of the subject. The method further includes transmitting, by the server, the pitch to the first user device to be output by the first user device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automated relay registration in a customer premises is described herein. A method for automatically registering a relay using a Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum includes receiving, at a spectrum access system (SAS) registration processing tool from a user interface input unit, relay information for a relay to extend wireless coverage in a customer premises, the wireless coverage extending from a donor base station, extracting, by the SAS registration processing tool, commonly-used object information from a donor base station object associated with the donor base station, generating, by the SAS registration processing tool, a relay registration object from the relay information and the extracted commonly-used object information, and automatically registering, by the SAS registration processing tool, the relay with a spectrum access system using the relay registration object when the relay is turned on at the customer premises.

Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating cancer (e.g., ovarian, mesothelioma, triple-negative breast cancer), which comprise administering to a human patient in need thereof: (a) a PD-1 antagonist; (b) an ILT4 antagonist; and (c) one or more chemotherapeutic agents. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and kits containing such agents for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scalable process for the purification of human cytomegalovirus particles from cell culture medium. In particular, the process involves a two step chromatography process starting with an anion exchange chromatography step followed by a polishing chromatography step selected from mixed mode chromatography or cation exchange chromatography.