Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for reducing the concentration of extendable free and buried primers relative to amplification product in a sample. The disclosed methods and compositions can be used to reduce or eliminate index hopping in a next generation sequencing (NGS) platform.

Abstract: Elastomeric polyolefin-based ionomers and methods for making same. The ionomers can include a copolymer comprising: C2-C60 ?-olefin monomer units; optional C2-C60 ?-olefin comonomer units different than the monomer units; optional diene units; and about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % metal alkenyl units, based on the weight of the copolymer, wherein the metal alkenyl units have the formula —R(A?)—, wherein R is an alkyl group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and A? is an anionic group. The copolymer can further include one or more metal cations derived from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, group 3-12 metals, group 13-16 metals, and combination(s) thereof. The ionomer has a glass transition temperature of ?60° C. to 5° C., and a weight average (Mw) of 50 to 5,000 kg/mol.

Abstract: A system for route guidance, the system comprising a driving controller, wherein the driving controller is configured to receive sensor output from at least one sensor, wherein, based on the received sensor output, the driving controller determines, for a common time interval, a first set of route actions and a second set of route actions; and a vehicle motion controller configured to receive, from the driving controller, the first set of route actions and the second set of route actions, and wherein, during the common time interval, the first set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a first state and the second set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a different second state.

Abstract: A system for route guidance, the system comprising a driving controller, wherein the driving controller is configured to receive sensor output from at least one sensor, wherein, based on the received sensor output, the driving controller determines, for a common time interval, a first set of route actions and a second set of route actions; and a vehicle motion controller configured to receive, from the driving controller, the first set of route actions and the second set of route actions, and wherein, during the common time interval, the first set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a first state and the second set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a different second state.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling movement of a window in a vehicle door assembly h includes a window actuator operable to move a window relative to a window opening in the door between a first position and at least one second position. The controller is configured monitor the position of the window relative to the window frame and transmit at least one control signal to the window actuator to move the window relative to the window opening in response to activation of the one or more devices. The controller transmits a first control signal to the window actuator to move the window at a first speed in response to detection of a first activation state and a second control signal to the window actuator to move the window at a second speed that is reduced relative to the first speed in response to detection of a second activation state.

Abstract: Methods and systems are providhed for controlling a sunshade associated with a sunroof system of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: determining, by a processor, a mode of the sunshade to be at least one of a linked mode and an unlinked mode; and selectively controlling, by a processor, a position of the sunshade based on one of a requested position of the sunshade and a requested position of a sunroof window, wherein the selectively is based on the mode.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a sunshade associated with a sunroof system of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: determining, by a processor, a mode of the sunshade to be at least one of a linked mode and an unlinked mode; and selectively controlling, by a processor, a position of the sunshade based on one of a requested position of the sunshade and a requested position of a sunroof window, wherein the selectively is based on the mode.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling movement of a window in a vehicle door assembly h includes a window actuator operable to move a window relative to a window opening in the door between a first position and at least one second position. The controller is configured monitor the position of the window relative to the window frame and transmit at least one control signal to the window actuator to move the window relative to the window opening in response to activation of the one or more devices. The controller transmits a first control signal to the window actuator to move the window at a first speed in response to detection of a first activation state and a second control signal to the window actuator to move the window at a second speed that is reduced relative to the first speed in response to detection of a second activation state.

Abstract: A running board for a vehicle includes a base member mountable to a vehicle. The base member has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween defining a longitudinal axis. A selectively deployable step member is mounted to the base member. The selectively deployable step member is selectively slidable relative to the base member along the longitudinal axis.