Abstract: A nano-scale device and method of manufacturing and use. The nano-scale device may be used in-vivo and may comprise a fluid path with an inlet microchannel, an outlet microchannel, and a nanochannel. The fluid path comprises a bio-robust material. In certain embodiments, the bio-robust material may be coated over a material that is not bio-robust.

Abstract: A RF-digital hybrid mode power amplifier system for achieving high efficiency and high linearity in wideband communication systems is disclosed. The present invention is based on the method of adaptive digital predistortion to linearize a power amplifier in the RF domain. The present disclosure enables a power amplifier system to be field reconfigurable and support multi-modulation schemes (modulation agnostic), multi-carriers and multi-channels. As a result, the digital hybrid mode power amplifier system is particularly suitable for wireless transmission systems, such as base-stations, repeaters, and indoor signal coverage systems, where baseband I-Q signal information is not readily available.

Abstract: There is provided a manufacturing method of a hollow composite magnetic member having weakened magnetism in a portion of a ferromagnetic hollow member, the method includes: a step of forming a weak-magnetic area having weakened magnetism by melting and mixing a Ni-containing material and the hollow member by continuously supplying the Ni-containing material to a portion of the hollow member and heating the irradiation area having a line segment shape with the laser beam. Accordingly, since it is possible to prevent drop of a local portion of a hollow ferromagnetic pipe from being easily generated by a weak-magnetization treatment, to greatly reduce deformation generated by laser irradiation, and it becomes unnecessary to adjust the shielding gas pressure inside the pipe, the weak-magnetization treatment can be performed with higher efficiency and higher quality.

Abstract: Provided is a wiring module with which there is no risk that a connector will interfere with other components in a state in which the connector is not connected to an external device. A wiring module to be attached to a power storage element group in which a plurality of power storage elements are lined up includes a bus bar for electrically connecting the plurality of power storage elements together, an insulating protector that accommodates the bus bar and is to be mounted onto the power storage element group, a wire that extends from the bus bar to the outside of the insulating protector, a connector that is provided at an extending end portion of the wire, the extending end portion extending from the insulating protector, and a connector holder that is provided in the insulating protector and detachably holds the connector.

Abstract: An atomic clock system includes a magneto-optical trap (MOT) system that traps alkali metal atoms in a cell during a trapping stage of each of sequential coherent population trapping (CPT) cycles. The system also includes an interrogation system that generates an optical difference beam comprising a first optical beam having a first frequency and a second optical beam having a second frequency different from the first frequency. The interrogation system includes a direction controller that periodically alternates a direction of the optical difference beam through the cell during a CPT interrogation stage of each of the sequential clock measurement cycles to drive CPT interrogation of the trapped alkali metal atoms. The system also includes an oscillator system that adjusts a frequency of a local oscillator based on an optical response of the CPT interrogated alkali metal atoms during a state readout stage in each of the sequential clock measurement cycles.

Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to the engineering of an improved protein with methionine-?-lyase enzyme activity are described. For example, in certain aspects there may be disclosed a modified cystathionine-?-lyase (CGL) comprising one or more amino acid substitutions and capable of degrading methionine. Furthermore, certain aspects of the invention provide compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer with methionine depletion using the disclosed proteins or nucleic acids.

Abstract: A trolling motor mounting system comprising a housing to at least partially enclose a drive unit of a trolling motor, and a shaft to couple the trolling motor to a boat wherein the shaft includes a first passage or channel extending at least a major portion thereof and the housing includes a second passage or channel extending from the first passage or channel to the drive unit to cooperatively form a passageway to receive a conductor therethrough to supply power and data from the boat to the drive unit to seal and isolate the conductor from the surrounding environment.

Abstract: The disclosed technology generally relates to detecting and identifying objects in digital images, and more particularly to detecting, identifying and/or tracking moving objects in video images using an artificial intelligence neural network configured for deep learning. In one aspect, a method comprises capturing a video input from a scene comprising one or more candidate moving objects using a video image-capturing device, where the video input comprises at least two temporally spaced image frames captured from the scene. The method additionally includes transforming the video input into one or more image pattern layers, where each of the image pattern layers comprises a pattern representing one of the candidate moving objects. The method additionally includes determining a probability of match between each of the image pattern layers and a stored image in a big data library.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a three-dimensional (3D) model of a telecommunications site and performing an augmented reality add-in of equipment or structures therein include obtaining data capture of the telecommunications site utilizing a plurality of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a satellite, a multiple camera apparatus, and a telescoping apparatus; creating the 3D model utilizing the data capture; inserting currently non-existing equipment or structures in the 3D model; and performing engineering and planning for the telecommunications site utilizing the 3D model with the inserted currently non-existing equipment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying a paddle neurostimulation lead configured to provide DRG stimulation within a patient. A DRG therapy system includes a delivery tool includes a delivery tube including a first linear segment, a second linear segment, and an arcuate segment coupled between the first and second linear segments, the first and second linear segments having an angle therebetween and the second linear segment defining an elongated opening. The delivery tool further includes a stylet positioned within an interior of the delivery tube, and a handle coupled to the delivery tube and including a stylet actuation mechanism configured to selectively advance and retract the stylet between a deployed position and a retracted position, wherein the stylet extends across the elongated opening in the deployed position to engage an engagement member of the paddle neurostimulation lead.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bulk magnetic nanocomposites and methods of making bulk magnetic nanocomposites.

Abstract: A distribution head of a gravimetric loading system for spreadable bulk materials with a rotatably driven spreader plate, which is composed of a bottom side base plate, which is connected in the central region with the one end of a drive shaft and on which a number of blades evenly distributed on the circumference and with their blade edges approximately in a radially outward direction is arranged. The blade edges of blades are interrupted in the direction of the central axial drive shaft and thus a ring channel extending in the axial direction and free from structures is formed, which channel forms an additional filling and receiving space for the bulk material to be distributed.

Abstract: An air inflatable mattress and mattress coverlet are provided for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers (i.e., pressure sores or bedsores). The mattress incorporates a user selectable static or alternating air powered support surface for more uniformly redistributing pressure exerted on a patient's skin. The mattress coverlet encompasses a low air loss feature independent of the mattress's user selectable air powered support surface. Such low air loss feature provides a patient contact surface exhibiting a high moisture vapor transfer ratio in conjunction with a forced air flow to aid in reducing the moisture and heat near the patient's body. Both the mattress and mattress coverlet are driven by an external control system which houses the user controls, as well as the necessary pumps, regulators, and valving.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with: a turbo compressor that compresses a refrigerant; a condenser that condenses the refrigerant compressed by the turbo compressor; an expansion valve that expands a liquid refrigerant introduced from the condenser; an evaporator that evaporates the refrigerant expanded by the expansion valve; an oil tank that stores a lubricating oil supplied to the turbo compressor; a pressure equalizing pipe that connects the oil tank and the evaporator; and a control unit that controls start-up. The control unit calculates the amount of a refrigerant eluded into the lubricating oil in the oil tank at the time of start-up, and reduces a pressure reduction speed in the oil tank by limiting the opening operation of an IGV when the refrigerant elution amount per prescribed time exceeds a prescribed value.

Abstract: A device, system, and method perform lossy compression for images and signals by identifying regions with a low density of features. The method performed at a sensor communicatively connected to a receiver includes capturing sensor data. The method includes selecting a position in the sensor data. The method includes determining a local entropy of the position based on an entropy operation that indicates a probability distribution of a plurality of available values. When the local entropy is below a predetermined threshold, the method includes applying a first pre-processing operation to the position that averages features included in the position. The method includes transmitting the pre-processed sensor data corresponding to the position to the receiver.

Abstract: In general, intelligent fuel dispensers are provided. In at least some implementations, an intelligent fuel dispenser can determine customer identities and/or other characteristics and provide customized fueling sessions based on the determined customer identities and/or other characteristics. In at least some implementations, the fuel dispenser includes a touchless interface allowing customers to complete fueling sessions with minimal physical contact with the fuel dispenser.

Abstract: An inspection device for contactless three-dimensional inspection of a circular, mechanical component with toothing having a main axis of rotation. The device is configured to scan the teeth by at least one first pair of laser measurement modules and rotationally drive the component about the main axis relative to the laser measurement modules. The device then rebuilds a virtual three-dimensional representation of the component using data coming from said scanning and performs a dimensional inspection using the three-dimensional representation. Each pair of modules includes a first module oriented towards a first face of a tooth and a second module oriented towards a second face of a tooth. The modules are oriented relative to the component so that during a rotation of the component, the laser measurement modules scan the first and second faces of each tooth throughout their thickness and depth.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit that is disposed at a first face side of a semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate having a first face and a second face, the second face opposing the first face, the semiconductor substrate having a through hole from the first face to the second face; an external connection terminal that is disposed at the first face side; a conductive portion that is disposed in the through hole, the conductive portion being electrically connected to the external connection terminal; and an electronic element that is disposed at a second face side.

Abstract: A waveguide structure including a mid-infrared-transparent waveguide on a mid-infrared-transparent undercladding may serve as a photonic chemical sensor for measuring characteristic absorptions of analytes brought in physical contact with the waveguide. In some embodiments, a sensor including an amorphous-silicon waveguide on a barium-titanate undercladding can operate at wavelengths ranging from 2.5 ?m to about 7 ?m; this sensor may be manufactured by epitaxial growth of the undercladding on a substrate, followed by CMOS-compatible creation of the waveguide. Additional embodiments are disclosed.