Abstract: An operation method of a terminal in a communication system may include: receiving, from a base station, primary RA configuration information for a primary RA procedure; receiving, from the base station, secondary RA configuration information for a secondary RA procedure; transmitting a primary RA preamble to the base station by using a primary RA resource indicated by the primary RA configuration information; receiving, from the base station, secondary RA indication information in response to the primary RA preamble, the secondary RA indication information indicating to perform the secondary RA procedure instead of the primary RA procedure; and transmitting a secondary RA preamble to the base station by using a secondary RA resource indicated by the secondary RA configuration information.

Abstract: Systems and methods of model or prediction algorithm selection are provided. An autonomous control system may include a perception component that, based on environmental inputs regarding an object(s), a vehicle's operating characteristics, etc., outputs a current state of the vehicle's surrounding environment. This in turn, is used as input to a prediction component comprising a plurality of prediction algorithms. The prediction component outputs a set of predictions regarding the trajectory of the object(s). Accordingly, for each object, a set of trajectories at specific timesteps may be generated by the different prediction algorithms which are input to a planner component. These trajectories may then be analyzed, compared, or otherwise processed to determine which trajectory regarding the object is most accurate. The prediction algorithm or model that produced the most accurate predicted trajectory may then be used for subsequent predictions/timesteps.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a recombinant modified extracellular chitinase having an amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO. 4 or SEQ ID NO. 5 prepared by substituting two tyrosine (Y) residues with histidine (H) in the native chitinase of Brevibacillus laterosporus LAK 1210. The modified chitinase represents an advancement as it has improved thermal stability, wider optimum pH range, high efficacy, improved solubility and low toxicity. The present invention also provides compositions and improved methods for producing and purifying the recombinant modified chitinase by chitin affinity chromatography and chitin adsorption affinity chromatography using shrimp shell and crab shell, for large scale production at low cost. The modified chitinase has wide range of applications including prevention, treatment or modulation of phytopathogenic infection in a plant or a plant part.

Abstract: A method includes measuring a first set of photon-event data collected from a first crosstalk-monitoring zone of an optical receiver during a first period of time of flight ranging, measuring a second set of photon-event data collected from a second crosstalk-monitoring zone of the optical receiver during the first period of time of flight ranging, and generating a first dynamic crosstalk compensation value for a first histogram region of the optical receiver using the first set of photon-event data, the second set of photon-event data, and a native crosstalk compensation value for the first histogram region of the optical receiver.

Abstract: An apparatus, systems, and methods of providing enrichment to poultry during raising or maintaining of the poultry. One or more light sources project beams to generate laser spots at and around the poultry. A control regimen moves the light spots relative the poultry in generally random fashion during timed sessions for each given time period (e.g. each day). The spot movement is designed to promote benefits to poultry and producer in correlation to experimental data related to animal welfare, health, and commercial value.

Abstract: A system a method for controlling an operation of HVAC system is provided. The system comprises at least one processor; and memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to receive data indicative of the operation of the HVAC system and optimize a cost function to reduce a difference between a full thermal state of the conditioned environment simulated from the received data based on a physical model of airflow including a partial differential equation (PDE) and a thermal state of the conditioned environment reconstructed by an observer using a reduced order model (ROM) of airflow including an ordinary differential equation (ODE) from values of the full thermal state at a set of locations, wherein optimization of the cost function is a multivariable optimization of a structure of the observer and a structure of the ODE.

Abstract: The present invention discloses monodisperse protein-dendron conjugates that self-assemble to generation-dependent supramolecular protein assemblies of different size and surface charges. The invention further provides a process for synthesis of protein-dendron conjugates containing hydrophobic dendron of different generations.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure include a method of utilizing an oro-motor device to activate an audio device, the method includes providing an oro-motor device having a sensor and a nipple; producing a signal when the nipple portion present in an infants mouth when the nipple portion yields a first measured pressure over an age appropriate predetermined threshold applied to the nipple portion by the infant; responsive to the signal, playing an age appropriate audio recording for a predetermined duration on an audio device; and raising the age appropriate predetermined threshold to a raised threshold proportionally to a difference between the first measured pressure application to the nipple portion and the age appropriate predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods controlling an operation of a vehicle in real time to rendezvous the vehicle with a target over a finite time horizon having multiple specified time periods. Select a set of unsafe regions from stored unsafe regions, the set of unsafe regions represents regions of space around the target in which any operation of the PSNO thrusters does not avoid collision with the target, guaranteeing collision trajectories with the target. Formulating the set of unsafe regions as safety constraints, and updating a controller having a model of dynamics of the vehicle with the accepted data. Generating control commands by subjecting the updated controller to the safety constraints to produce a rendezvous trajectory that avoids the set of unsafe regions, guaranteeing an operation of at least the PSNO thrusters, in the event of partial vehicle thruster failure results in a trajectory that does not collide with the target.

Abstract: A heat treatment method for a titanium-aluminum (TiAl) intermetallic includes the following steps: providing a TiAl intermetallic casting material; performing a first-stage heat treatment on the TiAl intermetallic casting material, where the TiAl intermetallic casting material is heated until a metallographic structure thereof is transformed into the ?+? phase, and is then cooled to room temperature to form a transitional casting material; and performing a second-stage heat treatment on the transitional casting material, where the transitional casting material is heated until a metallographic structure thereof is transformed into the ? single phase, and is then cooled to room temperature to form a TiAl intermetallic.

Abstract: A piezoelectric element comprising a compound represented by Formula 1, a piezoelectric device including the piezoelectric element, a vibration module including the piezoelectric device, and a display apparatus including the piezoelectric device are provided, where (1?x)(LizNa0.5-zK0.5)(Nb1-ySby)O3·xCaZrO3??[Formula 1] where x, y, and z have a range of 0.001?x?0.2, a range of 0?y?0.5, and a range of 0?z?0.2, respectively.

Abstract: Feedback methods for repetitive uplink transmissions in a communication system are disclosed. An operation method of a terminal may comprise receiving DL data #1 from a base station through a DL data channel #1; receiving DL data #2 from the base station through a DL data channel #2; and when each of a UL control channel #1 on which an HARQ response #1 for the DL data #1 is to be transmitted and a UL control channel #2 on which an HARQ response #2 for the DL data #2 is to be transmitted overlaps with a UL data channel assigned by the base station, transmitting the HARQ response #1 and the HARQ response #2 to the base station through the UL data channel. Therefore, the performance of the communication system can be improved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are microfluidic systems with recirculation of fluid and computer-implemented methods of calculating conditions within the microfluidic systems. The microfluidic systems include a computing device and a microfluidic device having first and second reservoirs, at least one chamber, and a fluid path connecting the first reservoir, the chamber, and the second reservoir. The methods for calculating conditions include receiving a first reservoir fluid volume, a second reservoir fluid volume, a first concentration, and a second concentration. The methods further include receiving a time-dependent imposed pressure difference between the first reservoir and the second reservoir, then determining a hydraulic pressure difference and an effective pressure difference. The effective pressure difference is used to account for reactions occurring within the microfluidic device and to determine the value of the condition within the microfluidic device.

Abstract: An electrolyte is provided, which includes organic solvent; and (1) a compound and an ammonium salt thereof, (2) a diacid and an ammonium salt thereof, or (3) a combination thereof. The compound has a chemical structure of wherein R1 is C1-8 alkyl group, C1-8 alkenyl group, C1-8 alkynyl group, or aromatic group; and R2 is —(CnH2n)—OH, and n is an integer from 2 to 8. The diacid has a chemical structure of wherein R3 is C1-8 alkyl group, C1-8 alkenyl group, C1-8 alkynyl group, or aromatic group.

Abstract: An air electrode including a multi-layer structure with an extended three-phase boundary for a lithium-air secondary battery composed of a lithium anode, a separator, and the air electrode includes an electrode current collector having a shape of a metal foam, and conductor layers disposed on top of and beneath the electrode current collector to form a multi-layer structure together with the electrode current collector.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for telecommunications cables is provided including a mounting frame configured to be affixed to a wall and a protective skirt configured to be selectively engaged with the mounting frame to define an internal volume configured for routing of the telecommunications cables. The mounting frame or the protective skirt including a U-channel dispose at an edge and the other of the protective skirt and the mounting frame including a flange configured to be received in the U-channel. The protective skirt is engaged with the mounting frame when the flange is inserted into the U-channel and the protective skirt is disengaged from the mounting frame by flexion of the protective skirt causing the flange to withdraw from the U-channel.

Abstract: Isolated heparin or heparan sulphate oligosaccharide fragments having a chain length of at least 10 saccharides and no more than 50 saccharides, which are capable of binding BMP2, are disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of the same heparin or heparan sulphate oligosaccharide fragments in kits and pharmaceutical compositions, and the use of the same heparan sulphate oligosaccharide fragments in the repair and/or regeneration of connective tissue and bones, and the treatment of wounds.

Abstract: An anti-roll wheel suspension system for vehicles includes a first suspension spring and a first damper arranged to be connected to a first wheel, and a second suspension spring and a second damper arranged to be connected to a second wheel. The system further includes a centre part operatively connected to the first suspension spring and the first damper, and operatively connected to the second suspension spring and the second damper. The centre part is arranged between the first suspension spring and the second suspension spring, and between the first damper and the second damper. The centre part is movably arranged in a transverse direction. The centre part, when moving in the transverse direction upon activation from the first wheel and/or the second wheel, is configured for impacting the stiffness of the first suspension spring and/or the second suspension spring.

Abstract: A bucket lip for earth moving machines includes a front blade (1) provided with a plurality of projections (2) for placing a plurality of teeth; a plurality of front cavities (3) placed between said projections (2) for placing a plurality of front guards; and a plurality of tension elements (4) for distributing the stress produced while using the bucket; wherein said tension elements (4) are arranged between said projections (2), after said front cavities (3).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to protecting splices of multiple optical fibers with a low-profile multi-fiber splice protector and a compact splice on furcation housing. The present disclosure also relates to optimal fiber wiring patterns within an optical fiber cable assembly.