Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure relate to sidelink positioning reference signal (PRS) processing. A configuring device transmits a request message requesting sidelink PRS processing capability of a responding device, and receive a response message indicating the sidelink PRS processing capability. The configuring device can configure a sidelink PRS configuration indicating a duration and priority associated with processing a sidelink PRS with respect to an additional sidelink signal received by the responding device, and transmit the sidelink PRS configuration to the responding device. The responding device can receive the request message to indicate the sidelink PRS processing capability of the device, and transmit the response message indicating the sidelink PRS processing capability.

Abstract: An Operational Technology (OT) device database is trained by interrogating physical OT devices over the data communication network, and from responses, generating a profile for each interrogated physical OT device, each profile comprising at least data used to set up decoy OT devices that are virtualized to mirror each interrogated physical OT device. A list of local physical OT devices running on a remote private network is received from a specific deception appliance on the remote private network. OT device profiles are selected from the OT device database based on the list of local physical OT devices. The selected OT device profiles are transmitted to the specific deception appliance, at the remote private network. The specific deception appliance maintains VM machines for running decoy OT devices, based on the selected OT device profiles, on the remote private network.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a frequency divider, comprising a plurality of delay devices arranged to receive input clocks and generate output clocks, wherein one or more of the delay devices comprises a first transconductance element configured to receive a first input and provide a first output, a second transconductance element configured to receive a second input and provide a second output, a first feedforward transconductance element that cross couples the first input and the second output, and a second feedforward transconductance element that cross couples the second input and the first output. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for fetching graphics data for rendering a scene presented on a display device. The method includes receiving gaze information for eyes of a user while the user is interacting with the scene. The method includes tracking gestures of the user while the user is interacting with the scene. The method includes identifying a content item in the scene as being a potential focus of interactivity by the user. The method includes processing the gaze information and the gestures of the user to generate a prediction of interaction with the content item by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body and an outer cannula extending distally from the body along a longitudinal axis and fixedly secured to the body. The outer cannula includes a proximal portion having a first cross-dimension and a distal portion having a second cross-dimension smaller than the first cross-dimension. The distal portion is configured to guide the cylindrical proximal portion into a trocar port. The apparatus also includes an inner cannula slidably disposed in the outer cannula for translating longitudinally relative to the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes an open proximal end, an open distal end configured to pierce a retina of the eye, and a lumen extending between the open proximal end and the open distal end. The lumen is configured to communicate a fluid from the open proximal end to the open distal end for delivering the fluid into a subretinal region of the eye.

Abstract: A liquid diffusing device comprising: at least two cartridge receiving portions, each configured for removably receiving a cartridge configured to contain a liquid to be diffused, and having a respective pressurized air inlet associated therewith and configured to be in fluid communication with a cartridge inlet when the cartridge is positioned in the cartridge receiving portion; a pumping mechanism configured to generate pressurized air; and a selection mechanism configured to selectively establish a fluid communication between the pumping mechanism and the pressurized air inlet of one of the cartridge receiving portions for the pumping mechanism to pump the pressurized air into the respective cartridge for diffusing the liquid contained therein and generating an aerosol flow.

Abstract: A convertible sawhorse and worktable including a sawhorse assembly having first and second outer-facing side surfaces and a worktable top assembly arranged for selectable positioning relative to the sawhorse assembly, the worktable top assembly including a worktable surface defining element and a worktable auxiliary support assembly, the worktable top assembly having at least two operative orientations including a storage operative orientation wherein the worktable surface defining element is located adjacent the first outer-facing side surface of the sawhorse assembly and the worktable auxiliary support assembly is located adjacent the second outer-facing side surface of the sawhorse assembly and a worktable usage operative orientation wherein the worktable surface defining element is located above the sawhorse assembly and the worktable auxiliary support assembly is located adjacent the second outer-facing side surface of the sawhorse assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for conducting in situ multiplex and multi-omics detection and identification using coded padlocks probes. The methods comprise simultaneous use of RNA-specific padlock probes and polypeptide-specific padlock probes to detect both RNA and polypeptides in a cellular sample. Both types of probes include a barcode that unique identifies the RNA or polypeptide that that padlock probe detects. Both types of probes also include a batch-specific sequencing primer binding site to enable sequencing a desired subset of concatemer template molecules. Use of the batch-specific sequencing primers reduces overcrowding signals and images, to produces optical images that are intense and resolvable. By conducting multiple rounds of sequencing on the same cellular sample using different batch-specific sequencing primers enables multiplex and multi-omics sequencing to reveal numerous target RNAs and their encoded polypeptides.

Abstract: A hand-held reflex hammer made up of an elastic head with a mass dense distal portion used in the assessment, diagnosis, or other functions with a person, animal, or other living thing. A method of balancing the weight of the reflex hammer and elasticity of the head with the utility of the device to elicit deep tendon reflex responses upon percussion, impulse, or force applied against a tendon or muscle. A dense material is positioned in or outside the shaft of the device, thereby freeing the head to consist of an elastic material while maintaining the normal functional characteristics of a reflex hammer such as modulating the mechanical advantage of the hammer while enabling modulation of the percussion, impulse, or force exerted onto the target area. The reflex hammer may be swung or otherwise accelerated before impacting the target, transferring the momentum of the device onto the target while minimizing risk of pain, injury, or harm towards the recipient or user of the device.

Abstract: Systems for enabling delivery of very high peak power laser pulses through optical fibers for use in ablation procedures preferably in contact mode. Such lasers advantageously emit at 355 nm wavelength. Other systems enable selective removal of undesired tissue within a blood vessel, while minimizing the risk of damaging the blood vessel itself, based on the use of the ablative properties of short laser pulses of 320 to 400 nm laser wavelength, with selected parameters of the mechanical walls of the tubes constituting the catheter, of the laser fluence and of the force that is applied by the catheter on the tissues. Additionally, a novel method of calibrating such catheters is disclosed, which also enables real time monitoring of the ablation process. Additionally, novel methods of protecting the fibers exit facets are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a server probe to monitor compliance of servers with predetermined baseline metrics including: injecting a server probe script into one or more servers, wherein the server probe script is configured to: scan the one or more servers for operational health data; collect operational health data of the one or more servers; and comparing the operational health data to baseline data associated with a predetermined compliance baseline state for the one or more servers; and identifying based on the comparison, one or more non-compliant servers.

Abstract: This application provides a current collector and a preparation method thereof, a secondary battery, a battery module, a battery pack, and an electric apparatus. The current collector includes a metal substrate and a surface treatment layer formed on at least one side of the metal substrate, where the surface treatment layer includes oxide and/or nitride of the metal substrate. The surface treatment layer can protect the metal from corrosion by anions in the electrolyte solution or optimize the metal nucleation behavior, improve the coulombic efficiency and cycle capacity retention rate of the battery, and improve the storage performance of the battery.

Abstract: A catheter for debulking of an undesired deposit from an inner surface of at least one of a blood vessel wall and a stent located in a blood vessel, the catheter having a tip section comprising: circumferentially-directed laser optics; and a circular-action cutter, wherein said circumferentially-directed laser optics is configured to transmit laser radiation for modifying an area of the undesired deposit thereby preparing said area for penetration of said cutter, wherein said cutter is configured to cut through said modified area and thereby debulk at least a part of the undesired deposit. In addition, a catheter for pacemakers and ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) lead extraction is disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for filtering materials from biologic fluids are discussed. Embodiments may be used to filter cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a human or animal subject. In an example, CSF is separated into a permeate and retentate using a tangential flow filter. The retentate is filtered again and then returned to the subject with the permeate. During operation of the system, various parameters may be modified, such as flow rate and waste rate.

Abstract: A network device is configured to transmit an outgoing packet to another network device. The outgoing packet is a Quick User Datagram Protocol Internet Connection (QUIC)-based packet, which comprises a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) header, a QUIC header, and a QUIC payload. The UDP header comprises an indication that the QUIC payload comprises one or more RDMA transactions. The QUIC payload comprises the one or more RDMA transactions.

Abstract: A banknote comprising a substrate and a plurality of print layers printed by the same print process type printed onto the substrate, wherein at least one of the print layers is an indicia layer and at least one of the print layers is a tactile layer. Also, a method of producing a plurality of banknotes including: providing a substrate, in the form of a web, to a print press including a plurality of print units of the same print process type, wherein the web will pass through each of the plurality of print units, and at least part of the web is printed in a print run; printing a print layer on to the substrate at each of the plurality of print units, wherein at least one of the print layers is an indicia layer and at least one of the print layers is a tactile layer.

Abstract: A plurality of computing devices are communicatively coupled to each other via a network, and each of the plurality of computing devices comprises one or more of a plurality of storage devices. A plurality of failure resilient address spaces are distributed across the plurality of storage devices such that each of the plurality of failure resilient address spaces spans a plurality of the storage devices. Each one of the plurality of failure resilient address spaces is organized into a plurality of stripes. Each one or more stripes of the plurality of stripes is part of a respective one of a plurality of forward error correction (FEC) protection domains. Each of the plurality of stripes may comprise a plurality of storage blocks. Each block of a particular one of the plurality of stripes may reside on a different one of the plurality of storage devices.

Abstract: Devices and techniques are generally described for security threat mitigation for generative machine learning models. In some examples, first prompt data including first data associated with a first natural language input and a first span may be determined. An LLM may determine first plan data using the first prompt data. The first plan data may include a call to the first API. A first classifier model may determine a first trust score for the first span. A first attention score may be determined for the first span and the first action plan. Second plan data may be generated based on at least one of the first trust score and the first attention score or the second trust score and the second attention score.

Abstract: Display apparatus includes reflective layer with reflective material with stacks of additional layers thereon. Each stack has an optically switchable layer. Switching elements are on a side of the reflective layer opposite to the stacks or form part of the reflective layer. Each switching element applies heating to a switchable portion of the optically switchable layer to change appearance of the switchable portion when viewed from the viewing side of the display apparatus. The optically switchable layer includes phase change material switchable between stable states each having a different refractive index. The phase change material switches by applying heat between the stable states. Switching the optically switchable layer causes the apparatus to provide one or both of the following effects for incident radiation within a predetermined frequency range: (i) a change in reflectivity of a factor of at least 50; or (ii) a change in phase within 5% of n?/2 radians, where n is an integer.

Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles and golf clubs. Grips preferably include a multi-layered gripping member and an inner sleeve or mounting body. The gripping member can include an outer layer with a fabric layer coated and preferably saturated by polyurethane. The outer layer can be bonded to an inner layer to form the gripping member which is then attached to the sleeve. The sleeve can be ground from a starting block of material or may be injection molded. Also disclosed are handles including a connector configured to couple to a portion of a fishing pole. Such handles may include a multiple layers and can be selectively removed from the article. Methods are also provided for selectively coupling exchangeable handles to articles including fishing poles.