Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for methods and systems for making structures using an electrospray system while under vacuum. In particular, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for methods and systems for ultra-fast growth of high aspect ratio nano/meso/micro-structures with three dimensional topological complexity and control of phase and composition of the structure formed.

Abstract: A system-on-a-chip (SOC) within a package includes a reference generator, a matching circuit, a programmable current generator, a PWM controller, an overvoltage/undervoltage detector receiving a high voltage from a third output pad, a multiplexer passing an input signal to a second output pad, and a SPAD receiving the high voltage. Switching circuitry includes a first switch between the reference generator and an input of the programmable current generator, a second switch between the input of the current generator and the output of the matching circuit, a third switch between the reference generator and an input of the matching circuit, a fourth switch between an output of the current generator and a tap of a ladder within the overvoltage/undervoltage detector, a fifth switch between an output of the current generator and the first output pad, and a sixth switch between the output of the PWM controller and the first output pad.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting release of a virus from a cell, comprising contacting the cell with a compound that binds an ubiquitin E2 variant (UEV) domain of a cellular polypeptide, or fragment thereof, with an affinity sufficient to inhibit or disrupt the binding of the cellular polypeptide, or fragment thereof, to ubiquitin.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for reducing roughness of an EUV resist and improving etched features. The methods involve descumming an EUV resist, filling divots of the EUV resist, and protecting EUV resists with a cap. The resulting EUV resist has smoother features and increased selectivity to an underlying layer, which improves the quality of etched features. Following etching of the underlying layer, the cap may be removed.

Abstract: Techniques regarding a chemical composition that can be utilized within one or more combination therapies to treat a microbial infection are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a chemical composition that includes a first triblock polymer comprising a quaternary ammonium functionalized polycarbonate block and exhibiting anticancer activity via a lytic mechanism. The chemical composition can also include a second triblock polymer comprising a guanidinium functionalized polycarbonate block and exhibiting anticancer activity via a translocation mechanism.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a micro light-emitting diode mass transfer apparatus and method. The micro light-emitting diode mass transfer apparatus includes a solution container, display backplanes, a solution drive assembly and a liquid level control assembly. The solution container contains a transfer solution, and micro light-emitting diodes to be transferred float on the liquid surface of the transfer solution. The display backplanes are submerged in the transfer solution and each provided with a plurality of chip mounting cells; mounting cell opening directions of the plurality of chip mounting cells face toward the micro light-emitting diodes; and at least one of the chip mounting cells is exposed on the liquid surface. The solution drive assembly is disposed in the solution container. The liquid level control assembly is configured to control a liquid level of the transfer solution in the solution container.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing age related macular degeneration and other conditions involving macular degeneration, ocular neovascularization, or inflammation, including ocular inflammation. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering an expression vector that delivers a secretable and cell penetrating Nrf2 to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A secure processor, comprising a logic execution unit configured to process data based on instructions; a communication interface unit, configured to transfer of the instructions and the data, and metadata tags accompanying respective instructions and data; a metadata processing unit, configured to enforce specific restrictions with respect to at least execution of instructions, access to resources, and manipulation of data, selectively dependent on the received metadata tags; and a control transfer processing unit, configured to validate a branch instruction execution and an entry point instruction of each control transfer, selectively dependent on the respective metadata tags.

Abstract: A method of expanding and maintaining human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) in an undifferentiated state by culturing the ESCs in a suspension culture under culturing conditions devoid of substrate adherence is provided. Also provided are a method of deriving ESC lines in the suspension culture and methods of generating lineage-specific cells from ESCs which were expanded in the suspension culture of the present invention.

Abstract: A block consensus method of a computing device is provided. The computing device receives a delegate request message including transaction hashes from each of a plurality of nodes, generates a prepared block including transaction hashes based on the delegate request message, and transmits a prepare message including the prepared block to the nodes. The computing device receives a commit message including a proof of consensus on a validity of the prepared block from the nodes, and transmits a reply message including a final block decided based on the commit message.

Abstract: An adsorption apparatus and associated method for capturing a target gaseous adsorbate from an atmospheric air based gaseous feed stream. The adsorption apparatus includes a housing enclosing at least one adsorption element for adsorbing the target gaseous adsorbate, at least one substrate coated with an adsorptive composite coating that comprises at least 50 wt % metal organic framework and at least one binder, the housing having an inlet through which the gaseous feed stream can flow to the adsorption element and an outlet through which gas can flow out from the housing; and a desorption arrangement in contact with and/or surrounding the at least one adsorption element.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure are directed to isohexide-dioxalates compounds of formula (I), and polymerization processes that utilize diols, oxalic acid, and compounds according to formula (I): Embodiments of this disclosure also include polyoxalates compounds of formula (II), polymerization processes for the production of polymers having a general structure according to formula (II):

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and analyzing activities of a person operating a machine, particularly driving a vehicle, is provided. A first magnet is attached to a hand of the person and a second magnet is attached to the head of the person. A smart watch having a magnetometer is attached to the other hand of the person. The magnetometer is in magnetic communication with both the first magnet and the second magnet to generate a first magnetic signal and a second magnetic signal. Both signals can be received by a processor and applied to mathematical models by the processor to generate indicators representative of positions and motions of the hands and the head. An alarm can be generated based on the indicators.

Abstract: An image correcting method of the present invention includes: a step of performing a preprocessing process on an original image to generate a mask image including only an erased area of the original image; a step of predicting, by using generative adversarial networks, an image which is to be synthesized with the erased area in the mask image; and a step of synthesizing the predicted image with the erased area of the original image to generate a new image.

Abstract: An emergency medical treatment system is provided that can be used in connection with providing prehospital medical treatment to a patient. The system includes a patient data display device programmed to receive and display data associated with the patient; an environmental assessment device configured to capture visual, aural, or other ambient environmental data associated with an emergency treatment site associated with the patient; a patient monitoring device configured to be positioned on the patient and having multiple sensors programmed to collect physiological data or vitals data associated with the patient; and a patient data processing device configured with a speech-to-text module. Rules-based or machine learning based algorithm modules can be provided for generating alerts or making treatment option recommendations in connection with the patient data collected and displayed on the patient display device.

Abstract: By a genome-wide gene analysis of expression profiles of over 50,000 known or putative gene sequences in peripheral blood, the present inventors have identified a consensus set of gene expression-based molecular biomarkers associated with subclinical acute rejection (subAR). These genes sets are useful for diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring of subAR.

Abstract: A method for conditioning a plasma processing chamber including a chuck is provided. The method comprises a plurality of cycles, wherein each cycle comprises cleaning an interior of the plasma processing chamber and the chuck and forming a silicon oxide based coating on the interior of the plasma processing chamber and the chuck. The silicon oxide based coating has a first layer and a second layer.

Abstract: A system for generating a G-code for controlling an operation of a laser-cutting machine to cut parts from a sheet of material, upon receiving cutting data specifying a cutting order of parts and a cutting order of edges of each part, tests the parts for potential distortions and generates a G-code to avoid the potential distortion. For testing a current part, the system detects a potential distortion when the final edge of the current part is adjacent to an edge of a previously cut part scheduled for cutting before the current part according to the cutting order of parts. The system modifies the cutting order to select the modified cutting order for which the final edge is not adjacent to any edge of any previously cut part.