Abstract: System (1) for electrically feeding electrically powered vehicles (2a-b), comprising electric conductor(s) (3) extending along a road section (4) and a central electronic control unit, CECU (8). The vehicles comprise a current collector (5a-b), an onboard energy storage device (7a-b) and a thereto connected vehicle electronic control unit, VECU (6a-b). The VECU is configured to determine a current required power and a current energy storage status, and to send a signal to the CECU indicating the current required power and the energy storage status. The CECU is configured to determine a maximum power available via said electric conductor and a power to be received for each vehicle such that the maximum power is not exceeded and send at least one power control signal to each VECU indicating the power to be received. The VECU is configured to control received power in response to said at least one power control signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variant polypeptides, methods of preparing the variant polypeptides, processes for characterizing the variant polypeptides, compositions and cells comprising the variant polypeptides, and methods of using the variant polypeptides. The invention further relates to complexes comprising the variant polypeptides, methods of producing the complexes, processes for characterizing the complexes, cells comprising the complexes, and methods of using the complexes.

Abstract: The disclosure provides TNF-like ligand 1a (TL1a)-binding proteins comprising an antigen binding domain of an antibody which binds specifically to TL1a and inhibits interaction of TL1a and Death Receptor 3 (DR3) and which does not inhibit the interaction of TL1a and Decoy Receptor 3 (DcR3). The disclosure also provides uses of the TL1a-binding proteins.

Abstract: Automated cold storage unit and systems for storing, monitoring, and maintaining a supply of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical and/or other products in compliance with regulatory requirements are provided. Such units contain an array of independently addressable holding locations for containers with product in one or more controlled temperature zones fitted with temperature sensors. The units include a reader to track product information and status. Product movement within the unit is performed by a computer-controlled robot. A user interface device, preferably in communication with an application service provider to provide remotely managed inventory management and other services, provides users with secure access to the contents of the unit and associated product data and information.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for express voting. In some example embodiments, there is provided a method for express voting. The method may include authenticating a voter based on a token carried by a user equipment, the token mapped to at least one of an identity of the voter, a precinct of the voter, and a ballot for the voter; and providing, when the authenticating indicates the voter is authorized to vote, the ballot presented on the user equipment. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: An inflatable barrier allows separating air in a first space from air in a second space to provide containment. The inflatable barrier may include an inflatable bag with edge seals in the form of parallel tubes. The bag receives air from an air mover through a first opening. It has a carrier for a vent that releases air while the bag stays inflated. A tension rod prevents the bag from bulging out of shape. The bag may be hung from an expandable rod. An internal channel may route air through the whole bag. The inflatable barrier may comprise an outer sleeve and two or more inflatable inner chambers. The circumference of a main sleeve matches the circumference of a combination of the inner chambers. The inner chambers include an air inlet/outlet. The outer sleeve may have connector halves to couple the barrier with another barrier, or to couple the main sleeve with a top, a bottom, or an extension.

Abstract: A packaging substrate can include a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface including a first mounting region of a first electronic module region and the second opposing surface including a first electrical contacts region of the first electronic module region. The packaging substrate can include a saw street region with at least a portion that surrounds the first electronic module region, and a saw street feature formed on the second opposing surface within at least a portion of the saw street region, the saw street feature being a solder mask layer over a metal layer.

Abstract: A vacuum pump includes a liquid getter that is sprayed into a pump chamber. The sprayed liquid getter can chemically bind with gaseous substance in the pump chamber to create ultra-low pressure in the pump chamber and an attached vacuum chamber. The liquefied getter can be circulated and recycled in the vacuum pump.

Abstract: A storage device self-heating system includes a storage device having a processing system, a storage subsystem, and at least one heat transfer subsystem coupled between the processing system and the storage subsystem. The storage device determines that a temperature of the storage subsystem is below a temperature threshold and, in response, uses the processing system to perform a plurality of computations that are configured to generate an amount of heat that, when transferred via the heat transfer subsystem(s), raises the temperature of the storage subsystem. The heat transfer subsystem(s) transfer heat generated via the performance of the plurality of computations to the storage subsystem, and when the storage device determines that the temperature of the storage subsystem is above the temperature threshold, it performs at least one storage operation.

Abstract: A computer implemented method includes detecting user interaction with mixed reality displayed content in a mixed reality system. User focus is determined as a function of the user interaction based on the user interaction using a spatial intent model. A length of time for extending voice engagement with the mixed reality system is modified based on the determined user focus. Detecting user interaction with the displayed content may include tracking eye movements to determine objects in the displayed content at which the user is looking and determining a context of a user dialog during the voice engagement.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to medicament injection devices. An injection device includes: a movable dosage programming component comprising a rotary encoder system having a predefined angular periodicity, a sensor arrangement including a first optical sensor configured to detect movement of the movable dosage programming component relative to the sensor arrangement during dosing of a medicament, wherein the first optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a first frequency, a second optical sensor configured to detect movement of the rotary encoder system relative to the second optical sensor wherein the second optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency, and a processor arrangement configured to, based on the detected movement, determine a medicament dosage administered by the injection device.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure may include systems and methods for providing an improved bingo game based on player defined custom bingo cards and mapping the player defined custom bingo cards to simulate other games, such as, but not limited to, wheel based games such as roulette, dice games, and other suitable games. Implementations of the system and method may include receiving messages comprising one or more player wager selections from the plurality of electronic player interfaces, wherein the one or more player wager selections comprise one or more player selected game patterns. Implementations of the system and method may include creating one or more custom bingo cards based on the one or more player selected game patterns received in the one or more player wager selections.

Abstract: There is disclosed system for oxygenating a patient in relation to anaesthesia using high flow gas delivery. The system has a flow source, and a controller for determining oxygenation requirements of the patient before or during anaesthesia. A method of oxygenating a patient in relation to anaesthesia using high flow gas delivery is also disclosed. The method determines oxygenation requirements of the patient before or during anaesthesia.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a carriage lift assembly comprising: at least one frame element configured to secure the carriage lift assembly relative to a first mast and a second mast; and at least one spreader arm extending laterally and defining at least a portion of a lift width; wherein the spreader arm width of the spreader arm comprises a selectively adjustable configuration, wherein the lift width is configured to be selectively adjustable based at least in part on the adjustable configuration of the spreader arm width. In various embodiments, the at least one spreader arm comprises an at least partially resilient configuration such that, in response to a force acting on the spreader arm in one or more directions, the spreader arm may exhibit a movement in the one or more directions so as to absorb at least a portion of the force.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to authorization between integrated cloud products. An example includes receiving, by a computing device and from a first resource, a first request for permission to access a certificate to verify a requestor's identity. The computing device can transmit a second request to a second resource to authorize permitting access to the certificate. The computing device can receive a response from the second resource comprising an authorization to permit access to the certificate. The computing device can grant permission to the first resource to access the certificate, wherein the first resource is configured to verify the requestor's identity based on accessing the certificate. The computing device can receive a third request from the first resource to generate an association object between the first resource and the certificate. The computing device can generate the association object, wherein the association object associates the first resource and the certificate.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure may include systems and methods for providing an improved bingo game based on player defined custom bingo cards and mapping the player defined custom bingo cards to simulate other games, such as, but not limited to, wheel based games such as roulette, dice games, and other suitable games. Implementations of the system and method may include receiving messages comprising one or more player wager selections from the plurality of electronic player interfaces, wherein the one or more player wager selections comprise one or more player selected game patterns. Implementations of the system and method may include creating one or more custom bingo cards based on the one or more player selected game patterns received in the one or more player wager selections.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a server may associate a channel identifier a software development kit (SDK). The channel identifier represents an in-application messaging channel of a software application that imports the SDK as part of the software application. The server may associate the channel identifier with an end user identifier. The server may receive a two-way messaging series from the message publisher. The server may receive, from a message publisher, a command to launch the two-way messaging series. The server may determine that the end user to be an intended recipient of the two-way messaging series. The server may transmit a message to the SDK via the in-application messaging channel. The server may receive a response from the SDK. The server may perform an action based on the response.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variant polypeptides, methods of preparing the variant polypeptides, processes for characterizing the variant polypeptides, compositions and cells comprising the variant polypeptides, and methods of using the variant polypeptides. The invention further relates to complexes comprising the variant polypeptides, methods of producing the complexes, processes for characterizing the complexes, cells comprising the complexes, and methods of using the complexes.

Abstract: A unit of luggage configured to ascertain its own weight. The unit of luggage comprises a detection assembly with one sensor assembly disposed around each wheel. Each sensor assembly comprises a housing assembly and a shaft disposed therein. The sensor assembly comprises a sensor housing, a cylinder housing and a cylinder. A load cell sensor is generally disposed within the sensor housing and is operatively disposed adjacent to the shaft such that it may engage the sensor and cause an upward deflection that generates a stress indicative of the weight of the unit of luggage being transferred to the particular, corresponding wheel. The cylinder housing is disposed below the sensor housing and encloses the cylinder, which itself encloses the shaft. A frictional resistance between the shaft and the cylinder permits a controlled movement of the shaft therein and permits a processing unit to ascertain a corresponding weight reading.

Abstract: A magnetic field system is configured to generate intense, dynamically-varying magnetic fields to confine and control particles, objects, or plasmas. The magnetic fields may pulsate to impart and directly extract energy from a plasma.