Abstract: There is includes a method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a hardware processor or processors to perform intra prediction among a plurality of reference lines, to set a plurality of intra prediction modes for a zero reference line nearest to a current block of the intra prediction among non-zero reference lines, and to set one or more most probable modes for one of the non-zero reference lines.

Abstract: Predictive advertising systems and methods suitable for use in a mobile environment are disclosed. The predictive advertising systems and methods include safety and privacy features. The predictive outcomes may include, for example, predicting behavior of the transportation devices, including whether the surrounding vehicles are fully stopped, or soon will be fully stopped, and if so, the predicted length of time that they will remain fully stopped. This information can be used to control an advertising output from the system.

Abstract: Separator membranes for ion batteries and methods of producing such separator membranes are disclosed herein. The separator membranes have vertically-aligned pores that have as small as submicron diameters at one or both membrane surfaces. The separator membranes may be fabricated via a novel and innovative bidirectional freeze-casting process that produces a temperature gradient in two directions. The separator membranes disclosed herein and fabricated by this method can be used in ion batteries, such as sodium ion batteries.

Abstract: A sensor may be configured to determine how many people that have entered or exited a space. The sensor may comprise a pyroelectric infrared (PIR) detection circuit capable of generating different output signal patterns in response to a person entering or exiting the space. The sensor may determine whether the person has entered or exited the space based on the output signal pattern. The sensor may include a thermopile array, a radar detection circuit, or a visible light sensing circuit. The thermopile array, radar detection circuit, or visible light sensing circuit may be capable of detecting a person's location and/or movements within an area monitored by the sensor and determining, based on the detected movements, whether the person has entered or left the space. An occupant count of the space may then be determined accordingly by the sensor or by a system controller.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a semiconductor device module includes a ceramic substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A patterned metal layer is disposed on the first surface of the ceramic substrate, and a semiconductor die is disposed on the patterned metal layer. A cooling structure is disposed on the second surface of the ceramic substrate, where the cooling structure includes a plurality of fluidic-cooling channels. The module also includes a molding compound that encapsulates the ceramic substrate, the patterned metal layer and the semiconductor die, and partially encapsulates the cooling structure, such that a fluidic interface surface of the cooling structure is exposed through the molding compound.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to select a scanning rate for a first sensor of a vehicle based on at least one of data related to a current time or data related to a location of the vehicle; instruct the first sensor to run at the selected scanning rate; in response to receiving data from the first sensor indicating a newly present object, turn on a second sensor; and then record data from the second sensor. The second sensor has a higher power draw than the first sensor.

Abstract: Compositions containing fumed silica are disclosed herein, including emulsions and/or suspensions containing fumed silica and/or asphalt. In some embodiments, stable fumed silica suspensions can be prepared by adding a density modifier to the fumed silica and water.

Abstract: A laboratory slide heater includes a housing having an interior region defining a plurality of stations and an open end; a plurality of movable covers at least partially concealing the open end of the interior region; and a heater positioned to deliver heat into the interior region for heating one or more of the plurality of stations. Each movable cover is positioned to provide access to one station of the plurality of stations. The stations may be arranged in a circular fashion on a rotatable platform for drying purposes.

Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a connection interface that is coupled with a compartment of the vehicle and is in fluid communication with a climate control system of the vehicle. A container is movably disposed in the compartment and is in fluid communication with the climate control system via the connection interface. At least one alignment feature is coupled with the compartment and engages at least one sidewall of the container to align the container with the connection interface while the container moves in the compartment.

Abstract: Novel forms of 2-amino-9-[(2R,5R,7R,8S,10R,12aR,14R,15S,15aR,16R)-14-(6-amino-9H-purin-9)-yl)-15,16-difluoro-2,10-dihydroxy-2,10-disulfidooctahydro-12H-5.8-methanofuro[3,2-1][1,3,6,9,11,2,10]pentaoxa-diphosphacyclotetradecin-7-yl]-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one, which include crystalline salts and hydrates of 2-amino-9)-[(2R,5R,7R,8,S,10R,12aR,14R,15S,15aR,16R)-14-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-15,16-difluoro-2,10-dihydroxy-2,10-disulfido-octahydro-12H-5,8-methanofuro[3,2-1][1,3,6,9,11,2,10]pentaoxa-diphosphacyclotetradecin-7-yl]-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one, may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents.

Abstract: An improved mobile apparatus for sterilizing surgical trays serves as a self-contained autoclave, allowing sterilization of the interior of the apparatus and its contents. A method of sterilization using the apparatus is presented as well. By means of a dedicated transfer and storage system, the apparatus, integrable with respect to a transfer cart and a lift device, may be moved easily between a location of sterilization, a storage area, and an operating room, and more than one such apparatus may be stacked vertically for storage to enhance storage efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of antibodies against T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT), optionally further containing an anti-human programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1) antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof. Also provided are methods of treating various cancers and chronic infections with the formulations of the invention.

Abstract: A pickup assembly (10) for an agricultural vehicle (1) includes: a frame (200); a pickup drum (210) carried by the frame (200) and carrying a plurality of tines (211); and a windguard assembly (220) carried by the frame (200) and comprising a first roller (221) and a second roller (222) carried in front of the pickup drum (210), the first roller (221) and the second roller (222) each being pivotable relative to the frame (200) to adjust a respective relative position to the pickup drum (210). The first roller (221) is pivotable about a first pivot (223) defining a first pivot axis (FPA) that is coaxial with an axis of rotation (SAR) of the second roller (222) when the second roller (222) is at a position closest to the pickup drum (210) such that the relative position of the first roller (221) is adjustable without adjusting the relative position of the second roller (222) when the second roller (222) is at the position closest to the pickup drum (210).

Abstract: A recorded event presentation system, including a camera that is adapted to capture and provide a video stream at a resolution. An originating client is adapted to receive the video stream from the camera at the resolution and provide the entire video stream at the resolution across a network at a variable bandwidth. When the bandwidth is relatively larger, then the video stream is provided at the resolution at a relatively faster speed. When the bandwidth is relatively smaller, then the video stream is provided at the resolution at a relatively slower speed. A server is adapted to receive the video stream from the originating client, and provide the video stream to a viewing client.

Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which creates structural strength in the packaging material when expanded.

Abstract: A wireless device may receive, from a base station, one or more radio resource control (RRC) messages. The one or more RRC messages may indicate a plurality of demodulation reference signal (DMRS) patterns and a length of a DMRS for each of the plurality of DMRS patterns. The wireless device may determine a DMRS pattern of a physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH) based on the plurality of DMRS patterns and the length of the DMRS in the DMRS pattern. The wireless device may transmit, to a second wireless device, sidelink control information (SCI) indicating the DMRS pattern of the PSSCH and a number of one or more antenna ports for the DMRS in the DMRS pattern.

Abstract: An exercise system and a method of using a motorized fitness wheel to perform an exercise on a generally vertical wall is provided. The exercise system includes an elongate wall protection device mounted to a generally vertical wall and the motorized fitness wheel. The fitness wheel includes a wheel configured to rotate about an axle with two handles that extend outward from respective sides of the wheel. In use, the user grasps the handles and presses the exercise wheel against a generally vertical surface, rolls the exercise wheel in a first direction, and then rolls the exercise wheel in a second direction to complete an exercise cycle. During movement of the exercise wheel, a motor coupled to the wheel generates, under control of a processor, torque in the forward or backward rotational directions based on the measured movement of the wheel to enhance the exercise for the user.

Abstract: Wastewater is remanufactured with ozone in a series of mixing vessels. The ozone is dispersed to both a top and a bottom portion of each mixing vessel, but in different amounts. This creates an electrical potential difference across the height of each mixing vessel which significantly improves the oxidation of organic carbon-based impurities and eliminates H2S and bacteria. Sludge and solids floating to the top of each mixing vessels are removed, as well as sludge and solids settling to the bottom of the mixing vessels. When oil and gas well wastewater is treated in this manner, the resulting treated water is purified and has a high salt content suitable for oil or gas well injection.

Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided that include or utilize one or more automotive equipped cameras and a processor. The one or more automotive equipped cameras are configured to be onboard a vehicle and to obtain camera images during operation of the vehicle, the camera images including a view of one or more wheels of the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the one or more cameras, and is configured to at least facilitate: processing the camera images; and determining one or more states of the one or more wheels, including an alignment thereof, a health thereof, or both, based on the processing of the camera images.

Abstract: A method of providing a personalized audio briefing to a user is performed at an electronic device. The device receives identification of information sources associated with the user. Each of the information sources is associated with a content type. The device receives an authorization to access the identified information sources and a preferred order of content types for presentation within the audio briefing. It transmits to a remote system the identification, the authorization, and the preferred order. Following the transmitting, the device receives a verbal input from the user requesting the audio briefing. In response to the verbal input, the device receives a response generated by the remote system, including content from the information sources and information inserted by the remote system based on the authorization to access received from the user. The device outputs an audible response according to the preferred order.