Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for random access using random beam-switching in a wireless network environment. The random access method using random beam-switching in a wireless network environment includes selecting a given preamble when receiving a synchronization signal block from a base station, transmitting, to the base station, a first message including the selected preamble by using a sequential beam-sweeping method, transmitting a third message for a connection request for uplink data transmission when receiving, from the base station, a second message responding to the transmitted first message, and completing a random access channel operation when receiving a fourth message responding to the transmitted third message.

Abstract: A programming access device such as, for example, a cable or satellite set top box (STB), a digital video recorder (DVR), a personal computer, and/or a digital media receiver automatically optimizes an order of content choices presented in a content listing, such as a program guide display, favorite channel display, and/or a recording listing display based on the past viewing and/or recording history of an identified user.

Abstract: A method of measuring electromagnetic interference (EMI) to noninvasively identify component degradation or failure in power electronics circuitry. The method involves characterizing the degradation or failure characteristics of the component and modeling those characteristics to enable a machine learning algorithm to identify EMI frequency distribution characteristics that correspond to the degradation or failure. The EMI frequency distribution is measured and the data provided to the machine learning algorithm whereupon the algorithm identifies degradation or failures indicated by the measured data.

Abstract: Processes and systems for adaptive pedestrian inertial navigation are provided. Configurations can adjust to various navigation scenarios, including different floor types and different gait paces. A combination of IMU data partition, principal component analysis (PCA), and artificial neural network may be used to perform the floor type detection. Floor type results may be used in the multiple-model extended Kalman filter. In each extended Kalman filter, an adaptive threshold is used for the stance phase detection to enable the detector to adjust to gait frequency without tuning design parameters during navigation. A floor type classification of high accuracy is demonstrated, and the position error in a velocity-changing navigation system using adaptive threshold is reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed are engineered multicellular organisms. The disclosed organisms comprise an aggregate of ciliated cells, and the organisms move when the ciliated cells are actuated. The engineered multicellular organisms also are capable of kinematic self-replication. The engineered multicellular organisms are capable of moving a plurality of dissociated ciliated cells into piles of ciliated cells which form a multicellular organism comprising an aggregate of ciliated cells which moves when the ciliated cells are actuated. Also disclosed are systems and methods for designing, preparing, and utilizing the engineered multicellular organisms.

Abstract: A sensor having improved shelf life is provided for determining concentration of a biomarker in a liquid sample. The sensor functions by electrochemical detection and requires use of a biomolecule, e.g., an enzyme that catalyzes an electron transfer reaction specific for the biomarker. The sensor requires use of a quaternary ammonium compound as a bio-linker. It further requires crosslinking of the biomolecule for improved stability.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising aptamers that specifically bind monocytes and/or macrophage and methods for their use. These aptamer compositions can be used in methods for isolating and/or enriching monocytes and/or macrophages or depleting cell populations of monocytes and/or macrophages. Further provided are methods of using the aptamers or cell populations generated using them in the methods disclosed herein for therapies and/or drug delivery.

Abstract: Disclosed are articles comprising substrate and graphene coating that are configured to support a sample for electron or optical microscopy. Also disclosed are methods of making the same and methods of using the same in imaging technology.

Abstract: A vascular sap measurement sensor includes an indicator electrode probe, a reference electrode probe, and a supporting portion. The indicator electrode probe is an ion-sensitive field effect transistor. The reference electrode probe includes a solid reference electrode, the solid reference electrode including a base layer, a silver chloride layer, and a chloride layer, the base layer being formed of an electrically conductive body, the silver chloride layer being formed on a surface of the base layer, the chloride layer being formed on a surface of the silver chloride layer. The supporting portion supports the indicator electrode probe and the reference electrode probe arranged in parallel.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for actively and continually fine-tuning convolutional neural networks to reduce annotation requirements, in which the trained networks are then utilized in the context of medical imaging. The success of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in computer vision is largely attributable to the availability of massive annotated datasets, such as ImageNet and Places. However, it is tedious, laborious, and time consuming to create large annotated datasets, and demands costly, specialty-oriented skills. A novel method to naturally integrate active learning and transfer learning (fine-tuning) into a single framework is presented to dramatically reduce annotation cost, starting with a pre-trained CNN to seek “worthy” samples for annotation and gradually enhances the (fine-tuned) CNN via continual fine-tuning.

Abstract: A gait management apparatus applies stimulation to a user suffering from a neurological disease (such as Parkinson's Disease) gait dysfunction. Motion sensors are arranged to be worn by a patient, and electrical stimulation electrodes are on the legs for stimulation. A controller receives motion sensing signals, and processes these signals to generate stimulation signals for operation of the electrodes to stimulate limb movement upon detection of a gait abnormality. There may be a user actuator for user actuation of electrical stimulation, and the inputs may be a series of taps. The controller may provide signals to prevent occurrence of freezing of gait when it senses that a patient is walking or has an intention to walk. Also, it may apply stimulation at an intensity level which is insufficient for functional muscle stimulation but sufficiently high to trigger activation of efferent nerves.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the detection of analytes in high volumetric flow applications. Particular embodiments relate to the use of fluorescence polarization/anisotropy based for detection of analytes in a flow cell. In one testing format, an analyte of interest is probed with reagents containing fluorescent labeled recognition elements. When present in a sample or portion of a sample, the labeled analyte produces a shift in fluorescence polarization/anisotropy/intensity/lifetime as the output signal following the binding of the recognition elements to the analytes.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-peptide compounds that mimic the streptococcal SspB Adherence Region (BAR) and function as inhibitors of P. gingivalis adherence to streptococci. The invention also provides methods of making and using the inhibitors.

Abstract: This document describes a process of producing gel microparticles, which are consistent in size and morphology. Through the process of coacervation, large volumes of gel microparticle slurry can be produced by scaling up reactor vessel size. Particles can be repeatedly dehydrated and rehydrated in accordance to their environment, allowing for the storage of particles in a non-solvent such as ethanol. Gel slurries exhibit a Bingham plastic behavior in which the slurry behaves as a solid at shear stresses that are below a critical value. Upon reaching the critical shear stress, the slurry undergoes a rapid decrease in viscosity and behaves as a liquid. The rheological behavior of these slurries can be adjusted by changing the compaction processes such as centrifugation force to alter the yield-stress. The narrower distribution and reduced size of these particles allows for an increase in FRESH printing fidelity.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to cyclopeptides and methods of using the disclosed cyclopeptides to treat bacterial infections due to, for example, Gram-negative pathogens. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to cation-stabilized expanded hydrated vanadates, electrodes made therefrom, and batteries incorporating cathodes made from the cation-stabilized expanded hydrated vanadate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus of resource adjustment for a service cluster, an electronic device and a storage medium. The method includes: determining resource adjustment information for the service cluster according to a task quantity of streaming data processing tasks to be processed; determining a core quantity to be adjusted corresponding to central processor units and the second quantity of computing nodes to be adjusted, according to the parallelism degree to be adjusted, the first quantity of the computing nodes that have been created in the service cluster, and a resource utilization rate of central processor units in each computing node that has been created; and executing the resource adjustment operation according to the core quantity to be adjusted and the second quantity, and obtaining a service cluster subject to resource adjusting.

Abstract: Disclosed are a high-throughput preparation device for metal fiber based on multi powder and a method for preparing a metal fiber using the device. The high-throughput preparation device includes a metal powder conveying system, a metal powder mixing system, a metal powder melting system and a metal fiber forming system which are connected in sequence, where the metal powder melting system includes an induction powder melting device and a laser powder melting device which are independently disposed. The method for preparing a metal fiber using the high-throughput preparation device includes four steps: powder conveying, powder mixing, melting and forming.

Abstract: Described are methods for generating a reporter molecule in response to a target analyte in a cell-free system. A synthetic biological circuit is used to modify the level of the reporter molecule in response to the presence of the target analyte. The reporter molecule may be glucose or another molecule readily detected using a device such as glucose monitor or other portable sensor. Also provided are kits comprising a cell-free system with a synthetic biological circuit that generates or consumes a reporter molecule in response to a target analyte.

Abstract: ‘UC Surfline’ is a highly productive disease-resistant short-day cultivar that provides high yields in both the early season and late season.