Abstract: An illustrative geologic modeling method may comprise: obtaining a geologic model representing a subsurface region in physical space, the subsurface region being divided into multiple zones; sequentially generating a physical space simulation mesh for each of said multiple zones by: (a) mapping a current zone of the physical space geologic model to a current zone of a design space model representing a current zone of an unfaulted subsurface region; (b) gridding the design space model to obtain a design space mesh; (c) partitioning cells in the current zone of the design space mesh with faults mapped from the current zone of the physical space geologic model, thereby obtaining a partitioned design space mesh for the current zone; and (d) reverse mapping the partitioned design space mesh for the current zone to the physical space for the current zone.

Abstract: A deinterleaving method and a deinterleaving system performing the same are disclosed. According to an example embodiment, a data processing method includes dividing data into first data blocks of a first number of bits, performing deinterleaving on the first data blocks, and dividing deinterleaved data into second data blocks of a second number of bits and outputting the second data blocks, wherein the first number of bits is determined based on a minimum switching unit of a deinterleaving operation and the second number of bits.

Abstract: A bidirectional optical transceiver module includes an optical Tx block including a light source configured to output an optical Tx signal; an optical Rx block provided in parallel to the optical Tx block and including a PD configured to receive an optical Rx signal; a wavelength distributor configured to change a travel path of the optical Tx signal; an optical filter provided on a predetermined area of a first surface of the wavelength distributor adjacent to the optical Tx or Rx block and configured to transmit the optical Rx signal and reflect the optical Tx signal; a first lens provided between the optical Tx block and the wavelength distributor; a second lens provided between the optical Rx block and the wavelength distributor; and a third lens configured to output the optical Tx signal to outside and output the optical Rx signal from the outside to the wavelength distributor.

Abstract: A method for repetitive transmission of a transport block, performed by a first communication node, may comprise generating a first modulation symbol by performing a modulation operation on a first bit sequence of the transport block; generating a second bit sequence by changing an arrangement order of bits included in the first bit sequence according to a preconfigured rule; generating a second modulation symbol by performing the modulation operation on the second bit sequence; and transmitting, to a second communication node, the first modulation symbol and the second modulation symbol on different data channels.

Abstract: A method of labelling features for image recognition and an apparatus thereof are provided. The method includes inputting an image to be recognized to an image recognition model to obtain a classification result; obtaining a plurality of recognized features and positions of the recognized features from the image to be recognized based on activation maps respectively corresponding to a plurality of preset features in the classification result; and labelling the recognized features and the positions of the recognized features activating the classification result. Accordingly, the features determined by the image recognition model can be showed clearly by the method of labelling features for image recognition and the apparatus thereof.

Abstract: A burner-based exhaust replication system that includes mechanisms for rapidly exchanging exhaust aftertreatment devices for testing. The exhaust replication system has a test leg for delivering exhaust to an exhaust aftertreatment device and a bypass leg for bypassing exhaust around the test leg. The test leg is equipped with a rotating drum that holds a number of exhaust aftertreatment devices. The drum is rotatable to selectively align the aftertreatment devices with the test leg and is moveable laterally in a direction parallel to the test leg to aid in sealing the test leg to the aftertreatment device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and/or sorting T cells by activation state are disclosed. The system includes a cell classifying pathway, a single-cell autofluorescence image sensor, a processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable memory. The memory is accessible to the processor and has stored thereon a trained convolutional neural network and instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: a) receive the autofluorescence intensity image; b) optionally pre-process the autofluorescence intensity image to produce an adjusted autofluorescence intensity image; c) input the autofluorescence intensity image or the adjusted autofluorescence intensity image into the trained convolutional neural network to produce an activation prediction for the T cell.

Abstract: Metallic and dielectric domains in phase change materials (PCM) provide spatially localized changes in the local dielectric environment, enabling launching, reflection, and transmission of hyperbolic polaritons (HPs) at the PCM domain boundaries, and tuning the wavelength of HPs propagating in hyperbolic materials over these domains, providing a methodology for realizing planar, sub-diffractive refractive optics. This approach offers reconfigurable control of in-plane HP propagation to provide design optical functionality because the phase change material can be manipulated by changing the local structure, for example, to manipulate polaritons in the adjacent hyperbolic material, thus tuning the wave propagation properties of the polaritons in the hyperbolic material.

Abstract: Methods of reducing oxidative damage to an eye of a subject are provided. Aspects of the method include intravitreal injection an antioxidant composition consisting essentially of a non-reducing sugar or a hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, the non-reducing sugar is trehalose. The methods can further include surgical removal of at least a portion of the subject's vitreous humor during a vitrectomy. Also provided are ophthalmic compositions, kits and pre-loaded injection devices for use in vitrectomy surgery which find use in the subject methods.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving a representation of objects in a surrounding environment. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to receiving sensor data depicting the surrounding environment including a corridor that defines a left boundary and a right boundary, identifying at least one object from the sensor data. The method includes transforming segmented data from the sensor data that represents the object into a bounding box by defining the bounding box according to six points relative to the corridor. The method includes providing the six points of the bounding box as a reduced representation of the object.

Abstract: Method for constructing a continuous design space for generating a physical property model in a faulted subsurface medium. The matching relationship of the fault traces on the two sides of each fault is used in a systematic way to determine the location of the fault traces in the design space. The location of any other point in the design space may then be determined by interpolation of the locations of fault traces. The fault traces are thus used as control points for the mapping. The method involves: (a) identifying the control points and determining their location in both physical and design space and (b) using selected control points, mapping any point from physical space to design space, preferably using the moving least squares method.

Abstract: Compositions and methods to reduce the risk of graft versus host disease (GVHD) in a subject receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Also disclosed are methods for identifying patients receiving HSCT who are at risk for developing GVHD, methods for prognosing the severity of GVHD in a subject receiving HSCT, and methods for monitoring efficacy of a therapeutic for treatment of GVHD in a subject HSCT.

Abstract: The use of mass defect signatures to impart milliDalton mass differences between isotopically labeled peptides at the MS1-level allows multiplex quantification without the increased mass spectral complexity that occurs with mass difference approaches. Provided herein is a mass defect-based chemical tag, dimethyl pyrimidinyl ornithine (DiPyrO), that is compact and easy to synthesize at high purity in few steps using commercially available starting materials. The multiplex DiPyrO tags are amine-reactive and can impart a mass difference onto labeled peptides and through calculated substitution of heavy isotopes. DiPyrO offers up to 10-plex quantification on current Orbitrap or FT-ICR platforms without increasing mass spectral complexity. The synthesis of the DiPyrO tag is provided along with viability of the DiPyrO tag for labeling complex proteomics samples using yeast extract digests and its effect on labeled peptides during LC-MS2 analysis.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides an improved system and method for motion estimation and motion compensation in cone beam computer tomography (CBCT). The present invention utilizes a method for alternating minimization between volume and motion sub-iterations and results in an improved system and method for motion estimation and compensation in CBCT.

Abstract: The present application provides flexible radio frequency (RF) assemblies, components thereof and related methods. The present application includes at least one flexible substrate comprising first and second sides, a flexible framework portion comprising a first material composition and a plurality of discrete spaced interior portions comprising second material compositions that differ from that of the flexible framework portion. The framework portion extends fully about a portion of each interior portion. The framework portion comprises a flexibility that is greater than that of the interior portions. Each interior portion and the framework portion comprise a dielectric constant, a loss tangent, a volume resistivity, a surface resistivity and a magnetic relative permeability. At least one of the dielectric constant, the loss tangent, the volume resistivity, the surface resistivity and the magnetic relative permeability of at least one of the interior portions differs from that of the framework portion.

Abstract: A capacitive vapor sensor, sensor system, and method for determining a vapor concentration is provided. The capacitive sensor includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first and second electrodes are configured to provide a bias voltage. The sensor further includes a cantilevered sensor electrode interdigitated between the first and second electrodes and having an adsorptive polymer attached to a surface of the cantilevered sensor electrode. The adsorptive polymer is configured to expand in response to adsorbing a vapor and cause a deflection of the cantilevered sensor electrode, the deflection causing a change in a differential capacitance of the first and second electrodes. A sensor indicates current at the cantilevered sensor electrode, and an electronic processor determines the change in the differential capacitance to determine a characteristic or concentration of the vapor.

Abstract: A firearm usage monitoring system configured to store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and includes a hard-wired data and power connection, configured to receive data and power from a wired source. A UART to USB controller is communicatively coupled to the data and power connection and configured to send data to and receive data from the data and power connection. A microprocessor sends data to and receives data from the UART to USB controller. A motion monitor is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor module further comprising a gyroscope, an accelerometer and a compass configured to communicate data about movement, orientation, and direction of the firearm. Memory is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor and the motion monitor. Data about the location and position of the firearm in 3D space is transmitted from the motion monitor and GPS and then stored in the memory.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of generating multiplexed genetically modified animals, for example, porcine endogenous retrovirus (PERV)-inactivated pigs. The disclosure also provides methods of improving the birth rate of multiplexed genetically modified animals. In some embodiments, the present closure is concerned with the generation and utilization of porcine cells in which porcine endogenous retroviral (PERV) elements have been inactivated. In sonic embodiments, the PERV-free or PERV-reduced porcine cells are cloned to produce porcine embryos. In some embodiments, the PERV-free or PERV-reduced embryos may be grown into adult swine from which organs and/or tissues may be extracted and used for such purposes as xenotransplantation into non-porcine animals such as humans.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for adjusting the high flex point of a deformable sensor are disclosed herein. A deformable sensor may include an enclosure comprising a housing and a deformable membrane coupled to an upper portion of the housing, where the enclosure is configured to be filled with a medium, a contact mechanism coupled to the housing and selectively adjustable such that adjusting a position of the contact mechanism causes a change in a location of a high flex point of the deformable membrane, and an internal sensor, disposed within the enclosure, having a field of view configured to be directed through the medium and toward a bottom surface of the deformable membrane, where the internal sensor is configured to output a deformation region within the deformable membrane when placed in contact an object.