Abstract: Described herein is a database of probe sequences and a set of probes that enable the detection, identification and differentiation of bacteria, and one or more of 16S ribosomal RNA pathogenicity elements, and/or antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. These sequences or probes have many uses including but not limited to use in a sequence capture platform and other diagnostic assays. The sequences or probes described herein increase the sensitivity of high-throughput sequencing for detection, identification, and differentiation of bacteria, and one or more of 16S ribosomal RNA, pathogenicity elements, and AMR genes.

Abstract: Manufacture and quality control of a cooling plate is simplified by providing peripheral walls on each side of a fluid cavity within a metallic base. The peripheral walls protrude over external surfaces of a fluid cavity and encircle open recesses. The external surface of the fluid cavity on one side of the base may be a metallic lid surrounded by a ledge inside the peripheral walls on the respective side and over the fluid cavity, joined to the base by friction stir welding. Plastic honeycomb cell receptacle structures within the open recesses on each side of the base may be snap fit to counterpart features on the peripheral walls. Defects arising from machining, e-coating, or powder coating metallic cell pockets on the cooling plate are avoided, as are defects related to gravity casting of the base for some embodiments.

Abstract: The simulation system (100) and method for simulating virtual human-body dissection, as compared to prior-arts, provides an accurate representation of human anatomical structures, allowing users to perform virtual dissections and gain tactile insights into the texture and feel of various organs, tissues and structures. Simulation system (100) includes a computing bed (10) with an interactive-display screen (20), a haptic device (30), a graphic rendering device (40), a control unit (50) and processing unit (51). The interactive-display screen (20) enables selection of a region-selection module (20a), a tool-selection module (20b), an anatomical planes and positions module (20c) and a training module (20d) which are operated and viewed by the haptic device (30), a graphic rendering device (40) to perform virtual dissections and gain tactile insights into the texture and feel.

Abstract: The system (100) and method for simulation and understanding embryology, as compared to prior-arts, is capable to help understand embryology by simulation. System (100) and method includes a processing system (10) that has an interactive module (20) which receives selection of a user from a general embryology module (20a), a systemic embryology module (20b), a genetics module (20c), and a stem cells module (20d). The system (100) and method also includes a text module (30) to display text, an audio-video module (40) to play a three-dimensional simulation module (50) to allow simulation, a fetal surgery and intervention simulation module (60) and a comparative module (70) to allow comparison of fetal anatomical structures and physiology at different developmental stages of age to adults.

Abstract: The simulation system (100) and method for simulating virtual human-body dissection, as compared to prior-arts, provides an accurate representation of human anatomical structures, allowing users to perform virtual dissections and gain tactile insights into the texture and feel of various organs, tissues and structures. Simulation system (100) includes a computing bed (10) with an interactive-display screen (20), a haptic device (30), a graphic rendering device (40), a control unit (50) and processing unit (51). The interactive-display screen (20) enables selection of a region-selection module (20a), a tool-selection module (20b), an anatomical planes and positions module (20c) and a training module (20d) which are operated and viewed by the haptic device (30), a graphic rendering device (40) to perform virtual dissections and gain tactile insights into the texture and feel.

Abstract: The system (100) and method for simulation and understanding embryology, as compared to prior-arts, is capable to help understand embryology by simulation. System (100) and method includes a processing system (10) that has an interactive module (20) which receives selection of a user from a general embryology module (20a), a systemic embryology module (20b), a genetics module (20c), and a stem cells module (20d). The system (100) and method also includes a text module (30) to display text, an audio-video module (40) to play a three-dimensional simulation module (50) to allow simulation, a fetal surgery and intervention simulation module (60) and a comparative module (70) to allow comparison of fetal anatomical structures and physiology at different developmental stages of age to adults.

Abstract: In using silicone to control thermal runaway in a battery module for an electric vehicle, a mold is provided to hold a plurality of energy storage elements with spaces in between adjacent ones thereof. Substantially uncured silicone polymer mixture is injected into the mold to fill the spaces. During fill of the mold with the injected silicone polymer mixture, variation is introduced of one or more of: a ratio of constituents of the silicone polymer mixture being injected; at least one of a presence or absence of additive(s) in the injected silicone polymer mixture, type(s) of the additive(s) in the injected silicone polymer mixture, or concentrations of the additive(s) in the injected silicone polymer mixture; or mold temperature. Upon completion of the fill of the mold with the injected silicone polymer mixture, curing of the injected silicone polymer mixture is completed. Precise, fast cure of the silicone is achieved.

Abstract: There is provided a cutting accessory for a power tool comprising a body bearing a cutting surface, wherein the body comprises a plurality of spaced apart regions of reduced thickness within the cutting surface to create at least one interrupted cutting surface overlying a second cutting surface. Abrasive cutting material is affixed to the cutting surface. The regions of reduced thickness are equispaced along the cutting surface. The body can be substantially tubular or a linear edge blade.

Abstract: There is provided a drill bit for cutting tiles comprising a hollow body portion bearing an annular cutting surface at one end and a wax plug located within the hollow body portion, wherein an internal wall of the hollow body portion has at least one region of reduced thickness so as to provide one or more channels along which melted wax can flow to reach cutting surface. The channels can be provided by an offset central passage within body portion, or as elongate grooves around the internal wall of the hollow body portion. The channels can be helical grooves.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preventing an unauthorized publication of a media object. On receipt of a user request to prevent an unauthorized publication of a media object, a video link is established with the user. An image of the user is received from the video link and a determination is made whether the image of the user correspond with an image in the media object. Based on said determination an action is performed with regard to the unauthorized publication of the media object.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preventing an unauthorized publication of a media object. On receipt of a user request to prevent an unauthorized publication of a media object, a video link is established with the user. An image of the user is received from the video link and a determination is made whether the image of the user correspond with an image in the media object. Based on said determination an action is performed with regard to the unauthorized publication of the media object.

Abstract: Presented is a method and system for speech recognition. The method includes determining a noise level in an environment, comparing the determined noise level with a predetermined noise level threshold value, using a first set of grammar for speech recognition, if the determined noise level is below the predetermined noise level threshold value, and using a second set of grammar for speech recognition, if the determined noise level is above the predetermined noise level threshold value.

Abstract: Presented is a method and system for speech recognition. The method includes determining noise level in an environment, comparing the determined noise level with a predetermined noise level threshold value, using a first set of grammar for speech recognition, if the determined noise level is below the predetermined noise level threshold value, and using a second set of grammar for speech recognition, if the determined noise level is above the predetermined noise level threshold value.