Abstract: The present disclosure refers to the use of very high resolution mass spectrometry analysis methodology in combination with the use of multivariate calibration models to predict Total Acidity Number (TAN). The models are built from data of total abundance value with the application of machine learning methods for regression.

Abstract: A settlement card system includes a settlement card that is locked for authorized use with a single card specific merchant. A first computing system is operated by the card issuer and determines a transaction monetary limit and customer payment terms that differ for each subsequent, single transaction by the customer with the card specific merchant. A second computing system forwards the authorization request to the first computing system, which determines if the transaction is within the monetary limit determined for the customer, and if no, reject the transaction, if yes, accept the transaction and determine customer payment terms for that transaction. A third computing system makes payment to the authorized merchant for the transaction after receiving a payment authorization from the first computing system. The first computing system transfers a payment to the third computing system in the amount of the transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for enabling a compute node to utilize all the resources of the cluster it is part of when accessing block storage resources. A deployment manager may receive configuration information for each of a set of compute nodes in a cluster, wherein the configuration information of each compute node in the cluster indicates a usage by the compute node of each of a set of block storage volumes (also referred to herein as storage volumes). The deployment manager determines that a first compute node cannot utilize a full amount of the storage volume bandwidth provided by one or more storage volumes assigned to it. A first storage volume of the one or more storage volumes may be reassigned to a second compute node in the cluster and deploys the cluster with the first storage volume mounted on the second compute node.

Abstract: A solar cell can include a conductive foil having a first portion with a first yield strength coupled to a semiconductor region of the solar cell. The solar cell can be interconnected with another solar cell via an interconnect structure that includes a second portion of the conductive foil, with the interconnect structure having a second yield strength greater than the first yield strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic monitoring device for autonomously tracking, detecting and reporting the installation/re-installation and detachment/uninstallation of a wear element (GET) and a GET clamping element on an earthmoving machine. The device is installed in a cylindrical cavity in the GET. The electronic monitoring device and GET have an identifier code for maintaining continuous wireless communication despite the highly metallic surrounding environment, even reporting during transit.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed that use super-resolution (SR) processes to use information from a plurality of low resolution (LR) images captured by an array camera to produce a synthesized higher resolution image. One embodiment includes obtaining input images using the plurality of imagers, using a microprocessor to determine an initial estimate of at least a portion of a high resolution image using a plurality of pixels from the input images, and using a microprocessor to determine a high resolution image that when mapped through the forward imaging transformation matches the input images to within at least one predetermined criterion using the initial estimate of at least a portion of the high resolution image.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to 3?3? cyclic dinucleotides containing isonucleotidic units, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutical composition and combinations of substances and other medicaments or pharmaceuticals. The disclosure also relates to the compounds for the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions modifiable by STING protein modulation, such as cancer or viral, allergic and inflammatory diseases. In addition, these substances can be used as adjuvants in vaccines.

Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system for managing the contents of a garment-on-hanger (GOH) storage area includes an autonomous “transporter” that is configured to transport GOH items between the processing area and the storage area and an automated “forager” that can hold and manipulate a GOH item to place it in, or retrieve it from, a storage location. The transporter and forager work together to automatically store and retrieve GOH items, riding on a system of rails and moving between vertical levels on an elevator. Standardized “mother hooks” are used from which the GOH items hang, which may be held by a picker arm of the forager, and inserted into slots in storage areas and on the transporter. Blades on the forager may be inserted to either side of a GOH item to allow adjacent GOH items to be displaced during manipulation.

Abstract: Anti-TM4SF1 antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof, are described and antibody drug conjugates containing the same, and combinations of such antibodies and ADCs with an immunotherapy, such as an immunomodulatory agent.

Abstract: The disclosure provides processes for synthesizing compounds for use as CFTR modulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to biomimetic adhesive compositions emulating mussel adhesive proteins, wherein multiple chains of a copolymer are interlinked via specific hydrogen bonds and/or ligand-metal-ligand bonds, which serve as sacrificial breakable bonds upon mechanical stress and thereby effectively dissipate the mechanical energy. Accordingly, toughened adhesive compositions with improved ductility and strength may be obtained.

Abstract: A method for maximizing a battery life and a temperature monitoring device are provided. The method includes detecting whether a low temperature mode is set in the temperature monitoring device; when the low temperature mode is detected, implementing a plurality of measures to enhance the battery life of the temperature monitoring device. The temperature monitoring device includes a memory, a button coupled with a light emitting diode unit, a battery and a processor. The temperature monitoring device is able to implement the method for maximizing life of the battery.

Abstract: The use of nanometric liposome-like (chitosomes) in pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition and a preparation thereof with the chitosomes including chitosan molecules, phospholipid molecules, a cross-linking agent and at least one active pharmaceutical or cosmetic ingredient.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for correcting the detected positions of alignment marks disposed on a substrate and aligning the substrate using the corrected data to ensure accurate exposure of one or more patterns on the substrate. An example method can include receiving measurement data indicative of an interference between light diffracted from a plurality of alignment marks disposed on a substrate or reflected from the substrate. The example method can further include determining substrate deformation data based on the measurement data. The example method can further include determining alignment mark deformation data based on the measurement data. The alignment mark deformation data can include alignment mark deformation spectral pattern data, alignment mark deformation amplitude data, and alignment mark deformation offset data.

Abstract: A reaming tool for use in a wellbore has an elongated tubular body with an outer surface. There are at least first and second reamer sections formed on the tubular body, with the first and second reamer sections (i) being positioned circumferentially opposite one another, and (ii) each having at least two blades. The first reamer section includes at least one rounded dome insert and a majority of cutting tooth inserts, while the second reamer section includes a majority of rounded dome inserts.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for implicitly annotating textual data in conversational messaging are disclosed. One method includes receiving, by a server, a first input text message from a user (customer), displaying, by the server, the first input text message to an agent (merchant), displaying, by the server, a configurable menu of responses to the first input text message to the agent (merchant), receiving, by the server, a selection of one of the configurable menu of responses from the agent (merchant), facilitating, by the server, sending of the selected of one of the configurable menu of responses to the user (customer); and associating and recording the selected one of the configurable menu of responses with the first input text message.

Abstract: A system for monitoring health and safety of workers in a manufacturing facility is presented. The system a user interface, a set of sensors, a database, management software and/or a health monitoring system, among other components. The system is configured to monitor health of workers using biometric data gathered by the set of sensors. In one or more arrangements, the system also tracks the position and motion of the worker. In one or more arrangements, the data gathered is aggregated in a database for datamining purposes so as to facilitate health monitoring and mitigation of identified illness. The system may be configured to screen and identify workers who are not in normal health. The system may be configured to screen workers health when clocking into or out of the time keeping system. The system may be configured to perform contact tracing.

Abstract: An approach is provided for rendering items in a user interface. The approach may, for instance, include processing a current orientation mode of a device, a detected attitude change of the device, and an attitude change threshold to determine a new orientation mode for the device. In an instance when the attitude change threshold is satisfied, then switching to the new orientation mode and in an instance when the new orientation mode is a landscape orientation mode, then causing to present navigation information in an augmented reality display.

Abstract: This disclosure provides peptides which can therefore be used for various therapeutic purposes, such as inhibiting the progression of a hyperproliferative disorder, including cancer; treating infectious diseases; enhancing a response to vaccination; treating sepsis; and promoting hair re-pigmentation or lightening of pigmented skin lesions.