Abstract: Apparatus comprises video data decoder circuitry configured to decode an input video data stream, the video data decoder being responsive to parameter data associated with the input video data stream, the parameter data indicating a profile selected from a plurality of profiles, each profile defining a decoding attribute comprising one or more of a bit depth and a chrominance subsampling format; detector circuitry configured to detect constraint data associated with the input video data stream, the constraint data defining a difference between a decoding attribute applicable to the input video data stream and the decoding attribute defined by the profile indicated by the parameter data, in which the constraint data is configured to indicate a zero difference of the decoding attribute by a zero value of the constraint data; and control circuitry configured to control the video data decoder to decode the input video data stream to generate a decoded video data stream having a decoding attribute defined by the e

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. For example, a first wireless node (e.g., an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node) may receive, from a parent base station, system information that is indicative of two random access procedure configurations. The first random access procedure configuration may be for a two-step random access procedure and the second random access procedure configuration may be different from the first random access procedure configuration (for example, an IAB-specific, a user equipment (UE)-specific, or a four-step random access procedure). The first wireless node may determine to use the first random access procedure configuration (e.g., for establishing a wireless backhaul connection with the parent base station) and may perform the two-step random access procedure with the parent base station accordingly.

Abstract: Organochlorosilanes are produced by reacting, in a fluidized bed reactor, a chloromethane-containing reactant gas with a particulate contact mass containing silicon and a catalyst, wherein the organochlorosilanes have the general formula (CH3)nHSiCl4-n-m where n=1 to 3 and m=0 or 1, wherein the process is characterized by three dimensions indices K1-K3, which are respectively associated with the reactor, the contact mass, and the reaction conditions, and which are maintained within specified bounds.

Abstract: A redraw assembly for a can bodymaker includes a frame and a hold down piston moveably coupled to the frame so as to be slidable with respect thereto. The hold down piston is structured to have a blank holder coupled thereto for engaging and securing a cup adjacent an opening of a die pack. The redraw assembly further includes a cam disk engaged with the hold down piston and moveably coupled to the frame so as to be readily rotatable about a rotation axis and a motor having an output shaft coupled to the cam disk. The motor is structured to selectively rotate the cam disk about the rotation axis. The hold down piston is movable among a first positioning and a second positioning dependent on the positioning of the cam disk.

Abstract: A multi-tenant system performs custom configuration of a tenant-specific chatbot to process and act upon natural language requests. The multi-tenant system configures the tenant-specific chatbots without requiring tenant-specific training. The multi-tenant system providing a user interface for configuring a tenant-specific set of permitted actions. The multi-tenant system determines a set of example phrases for each of the selected permitted actions. The multi-tenant system receives a natural language request from a user and identifies the action that the user wants to perform. The multi-tenant system uses a neural network to compare the natural language request with example phrases to identify an example phrase that matches the natural language request. The multi-tenant system performs the action corresponding to the matching example phrase.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sanitization of liquid solutions and food products are provided. In some embodiments, methods are provided for treating a food product or food product preparation or packaging surface to reduce microbial content, comprising contacting the food product or food product preparation or packaging surface with a chlorinated nanobubble solution comprising electrolyzed water. In some embodiments, methods are provided for reducing the growth of bacteria and reversing the growth of biofilm in a water system, comprising chlorinating source water and passing the chlorinated source water through a low zeta potential crystal generator. In some embodiments, methods are provided for purifying water, comprising chlorinating the water and passing the chlorinated water through a low zeta potential crystal generator.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of modulating and regulating NHD protein-protein interactions through nicotinamide mononucleotide, analogs and derivatives thereof, such as NAD+. Such modulation may be useful in methods of treating and preventing cancer, aging, cell death, radiation damage, radiation exposure, among others, may improve DNA repair, cell proliferation, cell survival, among others, and may increase the life span of a cell or protect it against certain stresses, among others.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for planning and delivering radiation treatments by modalities which involve moving a radiation source along a trajectory relative to a subject while delivering radiation to the subject. In some embodiments the radiation source is moved continuously along the trajectory while in some embodiments the radiation source is moved intermittently. Some embodiments involve the optimization of the radiation delivery plan to meet various optimization goals while meeting a number of constraints. For each of a number of control points along a trajectory, a radiation delivery plan may comprise: a set of motion axes parameters, a set of beam shape parameters and a beam intensity.

Abstract: A control module for a vehicle with at least one electric motor and a transmission is provided. The control module has a housing for accommodating a transmission control electronics, a converter electronics for controlling an electric motor, and a cooling body. The housing includes a housing upper part and a housing lower part. The cooling body is arranged between the housing upper part and the housing lower part in such a way that the cooling body forms a part of the housing, that the housing lower part and the cooling body form a media-tight first cavity for accommodating the converter electronics. The converter electronics is thermally conductively connected to the cooling body, and the housing upper part and the cooling body form a media-tight second cavity for accommodating the transmission control electronics. The transmission control electronics is thermally conductively connected to the cooling body.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node may receive, from a first IAB donor centralized unit (CU) via a first parent distributed unit (DU), a first indication to establish a first connection with a second parent DU associated with a second IAB donor CU. The IAB node may establish the first connection with the second parent DU. The IAB node may establish a second connection with the first IAB donor CU via the second parent DU, the first connection and the second connection forming a target path between the IAB node and the first IAB donor CU. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intravascular catheter assembly, including a catheter adapter having a distal end; a proximal end; a first lumen arranged between and in fluid communication with the distal end and the proximal end; a catheter arranged at the distal end of the catheter adapter and in fluid communication with the lumen; and a first side port in fluid communication with the lumen; a first fluid conduit having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the fluid conduit coupled to the side port; and a connector having a proximal end, a distal end connected to the fluid conduit, and a second lumen therethrough, the connector comprising a manually-actuable valve.

Abstract: A smoking article filter includes a recess to receive a filter insert unit. The filter insert unit is secured to the filter once inserted. The filter and the filter insert unit may include additives such as flavourants, colourants or sorbents.

Abstract: A nuclear fuel cladding element comprises a substrate made of a material containing zirconium and a protective coating covering the substrate on the outside. The protective coating is being made of a material containing chromium, and has a columnar microstructure composed of columnar grains and having on the outer surface thereof a microdroplet density of less than 100 per mm2.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a delivery system. The component comprises a sheet material that is arranged into a body of material and at least one additive capsule incorporated with the body such that, in use, the additive capsule is breakable upon the application of a force to the body by a user. The present disclosure also relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a component for a delivery system.

Abstract: A branched and fenestrated prosthesis may include a main tubular graft body including a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, a lumen, and a sidewall. A branch may extend from the sidewall and may include a first end opening, a second end opening, and a lumen. A fenestration may be disposed in the sidewall and positioned distal of the second end opening of the branch. The branched and fenestrated prosthesis may include a plurality of branches and a plurality of fenestrations.

Abstract: A system for dynamic allocation for vehicle parking that can include a server, geofence area representing a physical parking spot disposed in a physical parking area where the geofence is verifiably paired with the physical parking area. The server can be configured for receiving or capturing location and visual information from a remote computer device, associating the location information with the physical parking spot according to a comparison of the location information with the geofence area record, determining the vehicle identification according to the visual information, associating the vehicle identification with the user record, and actuating a debit of the financial account associated with the user.

Abstract: A digital stethoscope with additional sensors for measuring orientation, positional changes, infrared radiation, strain, and electrophysiology is disclosed. Enhancements to AI driven system(s) and methods as a result of the additional sensors are disclosed. Methods and device implementations enabled by this feature set include providing instruction to a user for improved use of the digital stethoscope in obtaining sound from the body of a patient, automatic exam segmentation, automatic subject orientation capture, and motion capture not possible with a traditional stethoscope transducer alone. A further disclosure of a method for managing heart failure is described.

Abstract: A sensor deployment system for a vascular access device includes: a primary lumen; a deployment connector configured to be connected to at least one of a luer connector; a needle-free connector; a catheter adapter, with the deployment connector attached to the primary lumen, an instrument with a sensor at least partially received within the primary lumen, with the instrument having a retracted position where a distal end of the instrument is positioned within the primary lumen or the deployment connector and an extended position where the distal end of the instrument extends beyond a distal end of the primary lumen and the deployment connector, and a communication device configured to transmit data from the sensor.