Abstract: Various systems and processes may achieve mobile imaging. In particular implementations, systems and processes for mobile imaging may include the ability to capture video data with a number of video cameras mounted on a vehicle, determine positioning information as the cameras capture video data, and place audio marks in the video data of each camera. Each camera may be positioned to obtain a different view relative to the vehicle and adapted to capture video data as the vehicle travels. The positioning information may, for example, be derived from a global positioning system transceiver. The audio marks may be generated a number of times as the vehicle travels, and the time for each activation logged. The captured video data from each camera may be synchronized based on the audio marks and then combined to generate a 360 degree video, as well as related images, which may be correlated with map locations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for identifying compounds that cause structural changes in a protein bound to an actin filament. The methods include the use of cells that include two actin-binding proteins, each labeled with a chromophore, and exposing the cells to a test compound. The method further includes detecting a change in fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between the chromophores.

Abstract: In accordance with disclosed embodiments, there are provided systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing in-app live support functionality.

Abstract: A memory cell design is disclosed. The memory cell structure includes phase change and selector layers stacked between top and bottom electrodes. An ohmic contact may be included between the phase change and selector layers. A multi-layer liner structure is provided on sidewalls of the phase change layer. In some such cases, the liner structure is above and not on sidewalls of the selector layer. The liner structure includes a first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer. The liner structure includes a third dielectric layer on the second dielectric layer and that is sacrificial in nature, and may not be present in the final structure. The second dielectric layer comprises a high-k dielectric material or a metal silicate material. The second dielectric layer protects the phase change layer from lateral erosion and physical vertical etch and provides etch selectivity during the fabrication process.

Abstract: Recombinant antibodies that specifically bind to IL-15 as well as a complex of IL-15 and the IL-15 Receptor-alpha are provided. The antibodies inhibit immune cell proliferation, and are capable of use in the treatment of any autoimmune or inflammatory disease or condition where IL-15 is dysregulated, including Celiac disease.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for implementing stereoscopic interleaved compression techniques are disclosed. A system includes a transmitter sending a video stream over a wireless link to a receiver. For each pair of frames, the transmitter encodes a left-half of a first frame of the pair with an amount of compression less than a first threshold and encodes a right-half of the first frame with an amount of compression greater than a second threshold. For a second frame of the pair, the transmitter encodes a right-half of the second frame with an amount of compression less than the first threshold and encodes a left-half of the second frame with an amount of compression greater than the second threshold. The transmitter conveys encoded half-frames and indications of an amount of compression used for each half-frame to a receiver. The receiver receives, decodes, and drives the encoded half-frames to a display.

Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body and a faucet spray head being movable from a retracted position adjacent the faucet body, and an extended position away from the faucet body. In the retracted position, the faucet spray head has at least one aligned position with the faucet body. The faucet includes an alignment coupling. The alignment coupling includes first and second alignment elements connected to the faucet body and the faucet spray head, respectively, to align the spray head with the faucet body. The faucet includes a retention coupling that is configured to retain the faucet body and the faucet spray head immediately adjacent one another. The retention coupling includes first and second retention elements connected to the faucet body and the faucet spray head, respectively. The retention coupling is separate from the alignment coupling, and at least one of the first or second retention elements is a magnet.

Abstract: An energy storage device, such as a capacitor or battery, is provided with a detector and detector support for signaling an expansion of the case caused by a buildup of internal pressure, wherein the detector support is provided with a base attached to a periphery of a side of the case, and the detector support has a superstructure for positioning the detector over an interior of the side of the case, whereby the interior expands a greater distance than the periphery of the side of the case in response to internal pressure.

Abstract: Polyester polyols made from thermoplastic polyesters are disclosed. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin PET, recycled PET, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate, which is then condensed with a dimer fatty acid to give the polyol. The invention includes a polyester polyol comprising recurring units of a glycol-digested thermoplastic polyester and a dimer fatty acid. The polyester polyol can also be made in a single step by reacting the thermoplastic polyester, glycol, and dimer acid under conditions effective to produce the polyol. High-recycle-content polyols having desirable properties and attributes for formulating polyurethane products, including aqueous polyurethane dispersions, can be made. The polyols provide a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols.

Abstract: An alignment coupling for a faucet includes a first alignment element positionable within a faucet body. The first alignment element has a first alignment feature. The first alignment feature includes one of a projection and a tapered groove. The alignment coupling includes a second alignment element that is movable with respect to the first alignment element. The second alignment element has a second alignment feature. The second alignment feature includes the other of the projection and tapered groove. The tapered groove includes walls that extend toward each other, and wherein the walls guide the projection to a narrowest portion of the tapered groove.

Abstract: A faucet may be used to deliver water in a temperature and volume controlled manner. The faucet may also deliver light through the use of an integrated light fixture. The light fixture may emit at least one of visible and ultraviolet light. The light fixture may be selectively activated to display a number of types of light, intensities of light, and/or light colors. The activation of the light may be done through a touch sensor, optical sensor, and/or audio sensor.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for accomplishing fluid drainage and localized cooling of the central nervous system broadly encompassing an intrathecal catheter assembly accomplishing drainage and cooling, and a console apparatus that may contain control, cooling, and drainage subsystems, and use thereof.

Abstract: A quick connect shelf system for a utility cart may include a shelf; a plurality of shelf mounting units attached to a bottom surface the shelf; a plurality of shelf mounting anchors attached to handles on the utility cart, and a bolt removably attaching the shelf mounting units to the shelf mounting anchors.

Abstract: Polyester polyols made from thermoplastic polyesters are disclosed. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin PET, recycled PET, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate, which is then condensed with a dimer fatty acid to give the polyol. The invention includes a polyester polyol comprising recurring units of a glycol-digested thermoplastic polyester and a dimer fatty acid. The polyester polyol can also be made in a single step by reacting the thermoplastic polyester, glycol, and dimer acid under conditions effective to produce the polyol. High-recycle-content polyols having desirable properties and attributes for formulating polyurethane products, including aqueous polyurethane dispersions, can be made. The polyols provide a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols.

Abstract: A system includes a memory and at least one processor to transmit information associated with a plurality of talents to a client computing device, receive a selection of at least one talent of the plurality of talents from the client computing device associated with a user profile, determine a list of shows featuring the at least one talent, each show in the list of shows having a rating greater than or equal to a particular threshold, transmit the list of shows featuring the at least one talent to the client computing device, receive feedback for each show of the list of shows from the client computing device, and transmit a list of recommended shows available from subscribed media providers to the client computing device based on the feedback.

Abstract: Polyester polyols made from thermoplastic polyesters are disclosed. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin PET, recycled PET, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate, which is then condensed with a dimer fatty acid to give the polyol. The invention includes a polyester polyol comprising recurring units of a glycol-digested thermoplastic polyester and a dimer fatty acid. The polyester polyol can also be made in a single step by reacting the thermoplastic polyester, glycol, and dimer acid under conditions effective to produce the polyol. High-recycle-content polyols having desirable properties and attributes for formulating polyurethane products, including aqueous polyurethane dispersions, can be made. The polyols provide a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for implementing real-time, low-latency packetization protocols for live compressed video data are disclosed. A wireless transmitter includes at least a codec and a media access control (MAC) layer unit. In order for the codec to communicate with the MAC layer unit, the codec encodes the compression ratio in a header embedded inside the encoded video stream. The MAC layer unit extracts the compression ratio from the header and determines a modulation coding scheme (MCS) for transferring the video stream based on the compression ratio. The MAC layer unit and the codec also implement a feedback loop such that the MAC layer unit can command the codec to adjust the compression ratio. Since the changes to the video might not be implemented immediately, the MAC layer unit relies on the header to determine when the video data is coming in with the requested compression ratio.

Abstract: Polyester polyols made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and processes for making them are disclosed. The rPET is heated with a C3-C10 glycol reactant to give a digested intermediate comprising glycols and a terephthalate component, which comprises 45 to 70 wt. % of bis(hydroxyalkyl)terephthalates, and preferably lesser amounts of terephthalate dimers and trimers. Treatment of the digested intermediate with activated carbon gives a polyester polyol having a color index less than 20. The polyols have desirable hydroxyl numbers, viscosities, appearance, and other attributes for formulating polyurethane products and are a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols.

Abstract: Recombinantly expressed variant antibodies that have enhanced affinity for TL1A and enhanced potency relative to the parent antibody from which they were derived are provided. The antibodies inhibit the interaction between TL1A and the death receptor 3 (DR3). The antibodies, or a composition thereof, may be used to treat one or more of asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, a gastrointestinal disease associated with cystic fibrosis, Crohn's disease, colitis, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, scleroderma, arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for utilizing different modulation coding schemes (MCSs) for different components of a video stream are disclosed. A system includes a transmitter sending a video stream over a wireless link to a receiver. The transmitter splits the video stream into low, medium, and high quality components, and then the transmitter modulates the different components using different MCS's. For example, the transmitter modulates the low quality component using a lower, robust MCS level to increase the likelihood that this component is received. Also, the medium quality component is modulated using a medium MCS level and the high frequency component is modulated using a higher MCS level. If only the low quality component is received by the receiver, then the receiver reconstructs and displays a low quality video frame from this component, which avoids a glitch in the display of the video stream.