Abstract: A global multi-vehicle decision making system is disclosed for providing real-time motion planning and coordination of one or multiple connected and automated and/or semi-automated vehicles (CAVs) in an interconnected traffic network that includes one or multiple non-controlled vehicles (NCVs), one or multiple conflict zones and one or multiple conflict-free road segments. The system includes a receiver configured to acquire infrastructure sensing signals, at least one memory configured to store map and programs, and at least one processor configured to perform steps of formulating a global mixed-integer programming (MIP) problem using the infrastructure sensing signals, computing a motion plan for each CAV and each NCV in the traffic network by solving the global MIP problem, computing an optimal sequence of entering/exiting times and a sequence of average velocities for each CAV and each NCV, and computing a velocity profile and/or one or multiple planned stops for each CAV.

Abstract: Provided herein are qPCR-based methods for quantitatively detecting and differentiating between live and dead pathogenic bacteria such as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Also provided herein are simple, fast, and reliable genomic DNA extraction methods with improved efficiency.

Abstract: An online behavior, survey, and social research system is provided. In some embodiments, the system comprises a hardware processor; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform a method comprising: collecting data from a user device of a user, the data representing actions performed by the user on one or more network sites; receiving an event match configuration specifying one or more patterns of interest; generating event matches based on the collected data and the event match configuration, wherein each of the event matches represents a portion of the collected data matching with one or more of the patterns of interest; receiving a project configuration specifying a time period of interest; generating a user journey report comprising the event matches occurring during the time period of interest; and providing the user journey report to a client device.

Abstract: Triboelectric nanogenerators are provided that are textile-based, combine embroidery, silanizing agents, highly networked conductive nanoparticles, and a conformable electronegative layer, and can produce a stable energy source with high power density. Electronic textiles are also provided that utilize such triboelectric nanogenerators to convert the biomechanical energy of a wearer into electrostatic energy that can power electronic devices coupled with the triboelectric nanogenerator. Methods of manufacturing the triboelectric nanogenerators and related electronic textiles are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an organic compound having the following structure, and an organic light emitting diode (OLED) and an organic light emitting device including the organic compound. The organic compound is a bipolar compound having a p-type moiety and an n-type moiety and has high energy level and proper energy bandgap for an emissive layer of the OLED. As the organic compound is applied into the emissive layer, the OLED can maximize its luminous properties as holes and electrons are recombined uniformly over the whole area in an EML.

Abstract: A leaf inspired biomimetic light trapping scheme for ultrathin flexible graphene silicon Schottky junction solar cell. An all-dielectric approach comprising of lossless silica and titania nanoparticles is used for mimicking the two essential light trapping mechanisms of a leaf: (1) focusing and waveguiding and (2) scattering. The light trapping scheme uses two optically tuned layers and does not require any nano-structuring of the active silicon substrate, thereby ensuring that the optical gain is not offset due to recombination losses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide comprising at least one at least one deletion selected from the group consisting of ?HNH (?775-909), ARuvCIII-b (?1002-1074), AREC1-a (?510-655), AREC1-b (?525-587), AREC1-c (?662-710), AREC2 (?180-308), AREC2-a (?212-244), AREC2-b (?244-276), AREC2-c (?276-308), AREC2-d (?199-283), AREC2-e (?198-257), AREC2-f (?235-286), AREC2-g (?217-266), AREC3 (?498-712) and combinations thereof, wherein the position numbering is in accordance with SEQ ID NO: 1 encoding for S. pyogenes Cas9, and wherein the polypeptide has CRISPR-Cas DNA-binding activity. The polypeptide may further comprises a missense mutations selected from G12R, T13K, T13R, N14K, N497K, T657K, T657R, N767K, T770K, T770R, Q920K, Q920R, S1109R, D1135K, D1135R, S1338R and combinations thereof. Also claimed are nucleic acid molecules encoding for said polypeptides, compositions and method of site-directed engineering of a target DNA thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for setting a reference picture index of a temporal merging candidate. An inter-picture prediction method using a temporal merging candidate can include the steps of: determining a reference picture index for a current block; and inducing a temporal merging candidate block of the current block and calculating a temporal merging candidate from the temporal merging candidate block, wherein the reference picture index of the temporal merging candidate can be calculated regardless of whether a block other than the current block is decoded. Accordingly, a video processing speed can be increased and video processing complexity can be reduced.

Abstract: A resistance access memory device includes a first electrode, a resistance change layer, formed on the first electrode, comprising a thin film containing BiX13 and and Bi2X2(3-x), and a second electrode formed on the resistance change layer, where X1 is a halogen element selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, I, and combinations thereof, X2 is a chalcogen element selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and combinations thereof, and x is a real number of 0 or more and less than 3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for enhancing mosquito feeding.

Abstract: A wearable device for comprehensive bio-monitoring of physiologic metrics to determine metabolic, pulmonary and cardiac function and oxygen saturation measurements from breathing mask apparatuses. The device non-invasively monitors the physiologic profile of the subject, and is capable of detecting physiologic changes, predicting onset of symptoms, and alerting the wearer or another person or system. In some embodiments, the device comprises both a wearable sensor suite and a portable gas composition and flow analysis system. In preferred embodiments, it comprises a miniaturized non-invasive sensor suite for detecting physiologic changes to detect dangerous breathing or other health conditions. The acquired physiologic profile is used to generate alarms or warnings based on detectable physiological changes, to adjust gas delivery to the subject, alter mission profiles, or to transfer control of the craft or other duties away from a debilitated subject.

Abstract: A “localizable” systemic gene therapy system is provided substantially increasing the transfection efficiency of the gene vectors into targeted tissue cells and substantially reducing the escape of the gene vectors from the targeted tissue volume, such as would waste the vectors, promote undesired immune reactions, and/or incur prohibitive costs for the required dose of gene-containing virus vectors. In this regard, the invention provides a means to simultaneously achieve local electroporation and gene-containing vector injection in a portion of a vascularized organ. It includes two double-balloon catheters that create contained volumes in parallel blood vessels for the introduction of vectors with reduced loss along with electrodes providing electroporation of the cells in the same location where the vectors are injected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for measuring a water level by using a UAV and virtual water control points and a method for generating 3D water surface spatial information, and a UAV used therefor. According to an embodiment, an UAV for a water surface survey includes: a position measurement unit configured to receive a GPS signal and to obtain position information of the UAV; a distance measurement unit including a plurality of laser measurement devices configured to project lasers toward the water surface; and a controller configured to calculate a moving distance of the UAV, based on measurement values of the position measurement unit and the distance measurement unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for setting a reference picture index of a temporal merging candidate. An inter-picture prediction method using a temporal merging candidate can include the steps of: determining a reference picture index for a current block; and inducing a temporal merging candidate block of the current block and calculating a temporal merging candidate from the temporal merging candidate block, wherein the reference picture index of the temporal merging candidate can be calculated regardless of whether a block other than the current block is decoded. Accordingly, a video processing speed can be increased and video processing complexity can be reduced.

Abstract: An in-plane magnetized spin-orbit magnetic device is provided. The in-plane magnetized spin-orbit magnetic device includes a heavy metal layer, an upper electrode and a magnetic tunnel junction. The magnetic tunnel junction is disposed between the heavy metal layer and the upper electrode. The magnetic tunnel junction includes a free layer and a pinned layer. The free layer is disposed on the heavy metal layer, and the free layer has a first film plane area. The pinned layer is disposed on the free layer, and the pinned layer has a second film plane area. There is a preset angle between a long axis direction of a film plane shape of the free layer and a long axis direction of a film plane shape of the pinned layer, and the first film plane area is larger than the second film plane area.

Abstract: A tomato plant exhibiting a facultative parthenocarpy is provided. The plant comprises a loss-of-function mutation in a SlAGL6 gene and alternatively or additionally characterized by an average fruit weight/plant at least about the same as that of a non-parthenocarpic tomato of the same genetic background under fertilization permissive conditions of the non-parthenocarpic tomato. Also provided are methods of producing such plants and processed products produced from same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated strains of Epichloë endophytes that form symbiotic associations with host plants, wherein the symbiotic associations are combinations of endophytes and host plants that are not found in nature. The invention also relates to combinations of host plants and Epichloë endophytes that are not found in nature, methods of making such combinations and methods of conferring at least some level of pest resistance on a host plant using such endophytes.

Abstract: The invention provides a power converter apparatus for converting an alternating current (AC) power input to a direct current (DC) power output. The apparatus comprises a plurality of n single-phase power converting circuits arranged in parallel, where n is equal to or greater than 2, wherein one of said n single-phase power converting circuits comprises a single-stage AC/DC converter module having an operating AC/DC converter; and each of a remaining n?1 of said single-phase power converting circuits comprises a two-stage converter module having an AC/DC converter as an input stage and a DC/DC transformer as an output stage.

Abstract: A multilayer optical element comprises a plurality of layers arranged along an optical axis, each layer having a plurality of nanostructures, wherein a size of—, and a spacing between—, the nanostructures is selected to provide a resonant response to an optical field at different wavelengths for different layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides AAV capsid proteins comprising a modification in the amino acid sequence and virus vectors comprising the modified AAV capsid protein. The invention also provides methods of administering the virus vectors and virus capsids of the invention to a cell or to a subject in vivo.