Abstract: The present disclosure relates to system that includes a database including data associated with one or more building features of a building. The system includes a processor of a computing device. The processor is configured to determine an absolute position of the computing device within the building. The processor is configured to identify at least one of the building features located within a threshold distance of the absolute position of the computing device based on a query of the database. Additionally, the processor is configured to generate an alert configured to cause the computing device to display information associated with the at least one of the building features or output an audible signal associated with the at least one of the building features.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for generating sensor data for controlling an autonomous vehicle in an environment is provided, such as driverless transport vehicles in a factory for example. Sensor positions of static sensors and the sensors of autonomous vehicles are defined in a global coordinate system on the basis of an environment model, such as a BIM model for example. Sensor data is centrally generated in this global coordinate system for all sensors as a function of these sensor positions. The sensor data is then transformed into a local coordinate system of an autonomous vehicle and transferred for controlling the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for searching a graph representing content of digital objects. A set of operations for traversing the graph may be determined according to a search request. The set of operations may be executed, resulting in intermediate result vectors of nodes and a result vector of nodes, wherein the result vector of nodes is associated with a result set of one or more object units of the digital objects. Intermediate result vectors may be selected from of the intermediate result vectors. A set of result entities may be identified. The set of result entities are entities which are part of the object units and part of entities represented by nodes of said selected intermediate result vectors. The set of result entities and the result set of object units may be provided as a result of the search request.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for matching a customer with a service representative. A request for service can be received from a customer. A first service interaction can be initiated between the customer and a first service representative. A customer sentiment metric can be determined during the first service interaction. The customer sentiment metric can indicate a level of customer satisfaction during the first service interaction. A second service representative suitable for fulfilling the customer's request for service can be identified, based at least in part on the customer sentiment metric. A second service interaction can be initiated between the customer and the second service representative, responsive to the identification of the second service representative.

Abstract: An attachment device for attachment to a pathway comprising a body having: a top surface for receiving foot traffic thereon; at least one point of flexure; and at least one arm extending from the point of flexure with the arm moveable about the point of flexure, the at least one arm configured to engage the pathway or a structural member of the pathway, wherein when engaged, the at least one arm secures the device to the pathway, wherein engagement of the at least one arm results in the device being compressively secured to the pathway in between two component members of the pathway.

Abstract: The present invention refers to soluble Neuregulin-1 isoforms representing Posttranslational Neuregulin-1 modifications as medication in cognition-related neurological disorders, in particular schizophrenia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Abstract: Data from data sources may be processed at an edge device. The edge device may generate a local processing result, filter the data, and/or prioritize the data. Accordingly, data is transmitted from the edge device to the data platform, where it may be processed further. For example, a local processing result may be processed at the data platform, such that processing is performed without all of the data source data. In examples, at least a part of such data may remain at an edge device. The edge device may maintain a manifest of data stored by the edge device. The data platform may generate an aggregated manifest using manifests from associated edge devices, such that it may be determined where data is stored. As a result, the data platform may redirect requests to an associated edge device when it is determined that requested data is remote from the data platform.

Abstract: A sensor for potential and/or impedance measurements on a body including at least one sensor connected to a master; the master including a power supply supplying a power signal transmitted to the at least one sensor; said at least one sensor including a first sensor fork sub-circuit configured to supply a positive current to a first circuit branch and a negative current to a second circuit branch; the at least one sensor further including a control circuit configured for controlling the positive and/or negative current in order to transmit an information signal to the master, and/or to control a first controlled signal to a first desired signal; and a second electrical connection connecting the at least one sensor to the master; the control circuit being further configured for harvesting energy from the alternating voltage supplied by the master to power the at least one sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a power module housing. The power module housing includes a conductive substrate and a circuit board positioned overlying the conductive substrate. A gate driver is mounted to the circuit board. A power device is mounted to the conductive substrate and is controlled by the gate driver. The power module housing includes an insulation material electrically insulating the conductive substrate from the circuit board. A monitoring component is mounted to at least the conductive substrate and is operatively coupled to the gate driver and the power device.

Abstract: Chemical reaction devices involving acid and/or base, and related systems and methods, are generally described.

Abstract: Described is an active layer having a first surface region and a bulk region, the active layer comprising a small molecule component and a polymer component, wherein the relative concentration of the small molecule component is lower in the first surface than in the bulk region. Also described is a method of producing a surface-modified active layer comprising the steps of providing a pristine active layer comprising a small molecule component and a polymer component; applying an adhesive to the exposed surface of the pristine active layer to produce an adhesive-bound active layer; and removing the adhesive from the adhesive-bound active layer, and a method of producing electrical energy from sunlight, such as sunlight deposited over bodies of water.

Abstract: The invention provides a low-moisture extruded texturized vegetable protein, defined as a fibrous and firm protein material obtained by extrusion at a moisture content of 20-30 wt. %, said texturized vegetable protein having a protein content of at least 70 wt. % relative to dry matter, which texturized vegetable protein is prepared by extrusion of a feed composition comprising a) a source of plant protein from seed, cereal, algae, fruit, leaf or legume comprising at least 65 wt. % plant protein, relative to dry matter; and b) a source of tuber protein, comprising at least 75 wt. % tuber protein, relative to dry matter. The invention furthermore provides food products comprising the TVP of the invention, as well as methods for obtaining these products, and use thereof for substituting animal-derived meat in food products.

Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure relates to compositions and methods comprising ActRII polypeptides to treat, prevent, or reduce the progression rate and/or severity of pulmonary arterial hypertension, particularly treating, preventing or reducing the progression rate and/or severity of one or more pulmonary arterial hypertension associated complications.

Abstract: For dynamic installation of extensible network operating system (ENOS) extensions, a network device downloads a full software image (SWI) having a signature and a directory containing software packages from an install source. During downloading, the network device modifies the full SWI on the fly, including reading and removing the software packages (SWIX files) from the directory, as each one is read, determining whether to keep it, for each “keep” SWIX file, extracting an ENOS extension and a corresponding signature, and storing them on a nonvolatile memory, resulting in a modified SWI with a signature but without the SWIX files. After download is complete, the signed ENOS extensions stored on the nonvolatile memory are verified to determine valid ENOS extensions for inclusion in an overlay filesystem which becomes a root filesystem for the network device. The signed modified SWI is also verified before booting the network device into the modified SWI.

Abstract: Novel methods for identifying and implementing currency pair replacements utilizing filtering techniques and statistical analyses to improve economic efficiencies.

Abstract: A quick release support system for a case for a portable device is provided. In one embodiment, for example, the quick release system comprises a case and a bracket. The case comprises a ramp, a ramp engagement surface disposed at a proximal edge of the ramp, at least one tab guide displaced from the ramp engagement surface, and a latch lock port. The at least one tab guide and the latch lock port is defined by the case. The bracket comprises a ramp tab extending from the bracket in a first direction the ramp tab adapted to engage the ramp engagement surface of the case. The bracket also comprises at least one tab and a latch lock. The at least one tab extends from the bracket in the first direction, and the at least one tab is adapted to extend into the at least one tab guide. A latch lock of the bracket comprises a latch lock engagement surface and a latch surface. The latch lock engagement surface is biased in a second direction.

Abstract: Described herein are novel systems for targeting, editing or manipulating DNA in a cell or cell free environment, using novel type V B-GEn.7 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and variants thereof, as well as methods and kits for manipulating DNA.

Abstract: A catheter assembly having a catheter hub and a needle hub having an interior, an adaptor having a tip is disposed in the interior of the needle hub, and a guidewire dispenser having a connection tip located in a bore of the adaptor. A guidewire can extend through the dispenser and into the adaptor for use to guide a catheter tube. The adaptor can have a valve to restrict or limit blood flow in the proximal direction. Gas channels can be provided on an exterior of the adaptor to facilitate air venting and blood flashback.