Abstract: An apparatus for measurement of an electrocardiogram signal using wireless communications includes a submodule measuring a first signal by a heartbeat signal provided via a first electrode when a flag signal is wirelessly received, and a main module wirelessly transmitting the flag signal according to a predetermined sampling period, and measuring a second signal by a heartbeat signal provided through a second electrode. The main module is configured to synchronize a measurement time of the second signal with a measurement time of the first signal by measuring the second signal in consideration of a wireless transmission time of the flag signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses methods and compositions for administering Cerenkov radiation-induced therapy (CRIT). In an aspect, the invention encompasses a composition comprising at least two radiation-sensitive molecules. In another aspect, the invention encompasses a composition comprising a radiation-sensitive molecule and a targeting agent. In still another aspect, the invention encompasses a method for administering Cerenkov radiation-induced therapy (CRIT) to a target tissue in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition B comprising at least one radiation-sensitive molecule and administering to the subject an amount of a Cerenkov radiation (CR)-emitting radionuclide effective to activate the radiation-sensitive molecule, thereby administering CRIT to the target tissue in the subject.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for methods, computer readable media, and systems for automatic gender recognition including a phase quantization feature extraction method for automatic gender recognition in smart environments are described.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to recombinant cellular expression of chimeric proteins with peptide sequences derived from lymphocyte receptors and uses for treating cancer. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a recombinant vector comprising a nucleic acid that encodes a chimeric protein with a segment with a targeting moiety based on a variable lymphocyte receptor (VLR) capable of binding a tumor associated antigen and a segment with a T cell signal transduction subunit. In certain embodiments, the recombinant vectors are used in immune based cancer treatments.

Abstract: A system and method for optimized diffusion-weighted imaging is provided. In one aspect, the method includes providing a plurality of constraints comprising an eddy current constraint for imaging a target at a selected diffusion weighting, and applying an optimization framework to generate an optimized diffusion encoding gradient waveform satisfying the plurality of constraints. The method also includes performing, using the MRI system, a pulse sequence comprising the optimized diffusion encoding gradient waveform to generate diffusion-weighted data, and generating at least one image of the target using the diffusion-weighted data.

Abstract: Due to design variations, process variations, manufacturing variations, and other factors, memory of a certain type manufactured by one manufacturer often exhibits a unique pattern of performance characteristics relative to the patterns of the same type of performance characteristics exhibited by memory from other manufacturers. A system for identifying counterfeit memory is trained to learn the different patterns of performance characteristics for different manufacturers of memory. Thereafter, the system may analyze the performance of a given memory device to determine whether the memory device has been manufactured by a particular manufacturer. Thus, the system is capable of determining whether the memory device is counterfeit (e.g., has been manufactured by an unexpected manufacturer).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and tools for enhancing cognition in an individual. The methods involve presenting to the individual multiple sets of stimuli. Each set of the multiple set contains two or more stimuli and at least one set of the multiple sets contains a target stimulus. The method then receives an input from the individual, and informs the individual as to whether the input is a correct response. The methods encompass iterations of stimuli presentation, receiving of the input, and lastly, generation of feedback to the individual until the individual learns and retains what the target stimulus is.

Abstract: A frame assembly includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member spaced apart from the first longitudinal member, and a plurality of distance maintaining members connected between the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member, and configured to maintain a distance between the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member.

Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein include a robotic wearable device testing system with a track drive system that includes one or more tracks having a plurality of attachment pads configured to attach to one or more wearable devices. Each track of the one or more tracks is configured to move along a path defined by the track. In addition, the robotic wearable device testing system includes a tap point drive system that includes one or more tap point sliders configured to slide laterally with respect to the track drive system. Each tap point slider of the one or more tap point sliders includes a tap point configured to wirelessly communicate with the one or more wearable devices when the one or more wearable devices are in close proximity with the tap point. Each tap point slider of the one or more tap point sliders also includes an electronic interference door configured to block wireless signals between the one or more wearable devices and the tap point.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing and/or treating diseases and conditions caused by certain apicomplexan infections are provided. The methods involve administering/providing to a subject one or more of tartrolon D and E, including isomers thereof. Exemplary apicomplexan infections that are prevented/treated by the compounds of the invention include those caused by Cryptosporidium, Babesia, Cyclospora, Isospora, Plasmodium, Sarcocystis, Besnoitia, Hammondia, Neospora, Theileria and Toxoplasma.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing targeted gene editing and methods of use thereof are disclosed. In the most preferred embodiments, gene editing is carried out utilizing a gene editing composition such as triplex-forming oligonucleotides, CRISPR, zinc finger nucleases, TALENS, or others, in combination with a gene modification potentiating agent such as stem cell factor (SCF), a CHK1 or ATR inhibitor, or a combination thereof. A particular preferred gene editing composition is triplex-forming peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) substituted at the ? position for increased DNA binding affinity. Nanoparticle compositions for intracellular delivery of the gene editing composition are also provided and particular advantageous for use with in vivo applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure provided methods for determining the severity of glaucoma using the expression levels of GDF15. Determining the severity of glaucoma aids in treatment decisions.

Abstract: A self-guided blossom picker uses a vision system to identify and locate blossoms or inflorescence growing on a plant. The device can be towed by a tractor or it can be self-propelled. Image data captured by the vision system is sent to an machine vision module, which interprets the data and identifies a location of blossom. A controller uses the location data to command a picker to the proper location. A cutter on the picker is actuated to remove the blossom.

Abstract: The invention is directed to polymers that self-crosslink at acidic pH or can be crosslinked by phenolic agents in brine. Such polymers have lower viscosity and can be pumped deep into reservoirs, where they will cross link in situ, thus increasing their viscosity and/or form a gel and blocking thief zones. Methods of making and using such polymers are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an equipment and a system that addresses the key concerns of eating/drinking in public while minimizing the chance of contamination of the eater and the public in general. The equipment can be a face mask, a face shield or a helmet that completely encloses at least the mouth and the nose of a person while providing intermittent access to the mouth without removal of the equipment. A mouth opening is provided on the equipment which is selectively blocked or unblocked by a covering element moved by a moving mechanism that moves the cover element to block or unblock the mouth opening. The mouth opening is selectively blocked or unblocked based on the distance between an activating element provided on a utensil or a wearable device and a receiving element provided on the equipment.

Abstract: An exercise state evaluation method having the following steps is provided. The steps includes: obtaining a plurality of sensing signals by a foot information sensing module; recording a receiving time of each of the sensing signals by a processing unit and generating a plurality of pressure values, a plurality of center of gravity values, and a center of gravity trajectory information corresponding a human body according to each of the sensing signals; determining a start time, an acting time and a finish time corresponding to an exercise according to the receiving time, the pressure values, the center of gravity values and the center of gravity trajectory information; obtaining an act time value according to the start time, the acting time and the finish time; and integrating the pressure values, the center of gravity values, the center of gravity trajectory information and the act time value to an user interface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for using ferrite cores to suppress harmonic radiation with microstrip patch antennas. In certain embodiments, the ferrites cores exemplified herein significantly suppressed second and third harmonic radiation generated by RF components coupled to the microstrip patch antenna.

Abstract: An acoustic goniometer device may include at least four microphones coupled to a collapsible structure. The device may further include a processor configured to receive at least four sound signals from the at least four microphones and to determine a direction of arrival of a sound event within three dimensions based on a time shift between the at least four sound signals. A method may include receiving at least four sound signals from at least four microphones coupled to a collapsible structure and determining a direction of arrival of a sound event within three dimensions based on a time shift between the at least four sound signals.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting an object of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a camera that acquires an image from front of a vehicle and a controller that generates feature pyramid images based on a plurality of feature images extracted from the image. The controller also generates feature aggregation images by filtering the feature pyramid images, detects a pedestrian area from the feature aggregation images, and detects face regions from the feature pyramid images. At least one of the face regions that overlaps the pedestrian area is then determined as a face of a pedestrian.

Abstract: This application describes methods and compositions for detecting and treating vimentin-associated neoplasia. Differential methylation of the vimentin nucleotide sequences has been observed in vimentin-associated neoplasia such as neoplasia of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and/or bladder.