Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include an automated RF testing management system that is configured to control a plurality of RF testing units, each having multiple test ports for performing RF testing of various electronic devices. Advantages of the disclosed embodiments include cost savings, increase productivity, and ease of configuration and maintenance.

Abstract: An electronic device includes first and second terminals with an electronic circuit coupled there between. The electronic circuit includes a protection circuit and a resistive-capacitive circuit. The resistive-capacitive circuit triggers the protection circuit to protect against electrostatic discharges in the presence of a current pulse between the first and second terminals. A control circuit is configured to slow down a discharge from the resistive-capacitive circuit when the protection circuit is triggered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a removable lingual-vestibular dental alignment device comprising an assembly of independent caps (12). The inner part of each cover (12) includes a fissure (14) for coupling to a fixing element (21, 24, and 27) adhered to the tooth (20) and outer elements (13) facilitating the passage of the dental arch (16) having a circular, square or rectangular section. The invention also relates to a method for the production of the caps (12) that includes scanning the mold of the denture and working on a virtual mold in order to include the corrective elements. The caps (12, 35) are produced after printing the result of the denture (9) with the different elements and subsequent stamping method or from the printing of a file corresponding to a virtual cap produced on the virtual denture (8) that includes the virtual cuboids (4) and virtual half-spheres (5).

Abstract: A device is described which has an instrument portion secured to a sleeve/cuff portion, where the sleeve/cuff portion is configured to receive a portion of user's finger therein and to radially compress onto the user's finger to hold the instrument portion thereon. The present invention is particularly well suited for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The present invention also teaches a method of forming a knot in suture material as well as other techniques for treating patients.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a thyristor having an anode, a cathode, a first bipolar transistor disposed on the anode side. A second bipolar transistor is disposed on the cathode side. These two bipolar transistors are nested and connected between the anode and the cathode. A MOS transistor is coupled between the collector region and the emitter region of the second bipolar transistor. The transistor has a gate region connected to the cathode via a resistive semiconductor region incorporating at least a part of the base region of the second bipolar transistor.

Abstract: A touch vehicle control system having a gesture interface device with one or more touchless sensors that detect a position of a driver's appendage within a range of movement detected by the sensors. The touchless sensors send a signal to the controller that is indicative of the position of the driver's appendage within the range of movement which is then interpreted to be a vehicle command signal for a vehicle's mechanical system. Command signals include, but are not limited to acceleration, braking, parking brake, turn signals, etc.

Abstract: Live events attendance smart transportation and planning. A social media profile and a social media friends list corresponding to the user is retrieved by the event service. The event service generates and transmits an event recommendation list to the user. The event service receives the ticket confirmation of the user obtaining a ticket to an event and receives a user transportation preference to attend the event. The event service retrieves a transportation preference for a friend from the social media friends list who obtained the admissions ticket to the event and generates a transportation recommendation to the event for the user and the friend from the social media friends list based on each of their transportation preferences for the event. The event service transmits the transportation recommendation to the user and the friend from the social media friends list.

Abstract: A retaining mat is suitably sized to stabilize a toilet while the toilet is being replaced or installed. The mat prevents damage to adjacent tile, carpet, wood, or other flooring during toilet replacement. The mat includes an encircling retaining lip so as to form a catch basin to receive any water which may escape from the toilet.

Abstract: A computer, programmed to: receive image data from a vehicle sensor; associate a plurality of geometric shapes with the image data of a target vehicle; monitor the plurality of geometric shapes for a condition indicative of the target vehicle moving to avoid a roadway obstacle; and in response to the condition, provide a steering instruction to avoid the obstacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein the variables are as devined herein. Moreover, The compounds of this invention have formula I-A: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: A purified acid composition including 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid is prepared in a process, including oxidizing a feedstock containing 5-alkoxymethylfurfural to an oxidation product including 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and 2-formyl-furan-5-carboxylic acid (FFCA), and esters of FDCA and, optionally, esters of FFCA; hydrolyzing the at least part of the oxidation product in the presence of water, thereby hydrolyzing at least esters of FDCA and, optionally, esters of FFCA to obtain an aqueous solution of an acid composition including FDCA, FFCA and ester of FDCA in an amount below the amount of ester of FDCA in the solution of the oxidation product; contacting at least part of the solution of the acid composition with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to hydrogenate FFCA to hydrogenation products, yielding a hydrogenated solution; and separating at least a portion of the FDCA from at least part of the hydrogenated solution by crystallization.

Abstract: Particular embodiments use the segmented bandwidth in downstream channels and upstream channels to manage a narrowcast service for subscribers. Particular embodiments include a channel manager that can process the signal from the headend to down-convert and filter narrowcast services that are sent in one or more of the downstream channels. Also, in the upstream direction, the channel manager can up-convert and stack narrowcast signals for sending to the headend. Further, in one embodiment, the narrowcast service may be provided using visible light communication (e.g., Li-Fi). Using visible light communication may overcome the last connection restrictions described in the background, such as end to end optical connections may be used. Further, using visible light communication may not interfere with other Wi-Fi links in the subscriber premises, such as existing MoCA connections, and may actually enhance the service at the subscriber premises.

Abstract: A system comprising an implement and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the implement. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a reservoir containing a fluid and an actuator for dispensing the fluid from the dispenser; and the dispenser is alterable between: (i) a storage state in which the dispenser is detachably coupled to the implement and a mechanical interference between a portion of the actuator and a portion of the implement prohibits actuation of the actuator; and (ii) an application state in which a user can actuate the actuator to dispense the fluid from the dispenser.

Abstract: An x-ray device utilizes a band of material to exchange charge through tribocharging within a chamber maintained at low fluid pressure. The charge is utilized to generate x-rays within the housing, which may pass through a window of the housing. Various contact rods may be used as part of the tribocharging process.

Abstract: The invention provides an amorphous metal-organic framework for use in methods of treatment. The amorphous metal-organic framework may hold a component for delivery. The amorphous metal-organic framework is obtained or is obtainable by amorphization of a crystalline amorphous metal-organic framework holding the component. The amorphous metal-organic framework may be a zirconium-containing or a bismuth-containing metal-organic framework, such as a framework having arylcarboxylate ligands, such as benzenedicarboxylate ligands.

Abstract: A dough proofing apparatus includes a proofing chamber for holding dough during proofing operations and having a door for accessing the proofing chamber. An air duct assembly includes at least one inlet opening and at least one fan for drawing in air from the proofing chamber. At least one heating element is located within the air duct assembly for heating the air and a flow path for delivering the heated air back to the proofing chamber. A vent chamber is divided into an exhaust side and an intake side, the exhaust side fluidly connected to the air duct assembly, the intake side fluidly connected to the proofing chamber.

Abstract: A bi-directional cannula for perfusing blood in two directions. The cannula has a distal opening in fluid communication with a cannula first lumen. The cannula has a secondary opening proximal of the distal opening, and may include a movable tubular extension selectively extendable from the cannula via the secondary opening. The tubular extension may be in fluid connection with the cannula first lumen and/or a cannula second lumen. The tubular extension may have distal and/or side openings, with the openings providing antegrade fluid perfusion. The cannula second lumen may be separate from the first lumen, so that perfusion can be selectively provided to just the cannula distal opening, just the secondary opening/tubular extension, or simultaneously to both the distal opening and secondary opening/tubular extension.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and methods of creating fibers, such as microfibers and nanofibers. The methods discussed herein employ centrifugal forces to transform material into fibers. Apparatuses that may be used to create fibers are also described. Systems and methods of heating the fiber producing device, before and during use, are also described herein.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program for completing a knowledge graph from a plurality of predicates and associated entities, the predicates each providing information on a relationship between a pair of entities, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an input comprising the plurality of predicates and associated entities; searching an axiom database and identifying predicates among the plurality of predicates that are equivalent to one another, or inverses of one another; identifying further predicates that are related to one another, using the axiom database and identified predicates; and embedding the identified predicates and associated entities into a vector space to complete the knowledge graph.

Abstract: A computer is programmed to detect an object based on vehicle camera image data. The computer determines a light source and determines, based in part on a light source position, that the detected object is a shadow. The computer then navigates the vehicle without avoiding the object upon determining that the detected object is a shadow.