Abstract: Genome edited plants, plant cells, seeds and plant parts of maize are provided where expression levels and/or activities of MADS-box transcription factors are modulated to improve one or more agronomic characteristics such as grain yield. Also provided are compositions comprising polynucleotides encoding polypeptides and guide RNAs targeted to endogenous maize MADS-box proteins including for example, targeted site-directed mutagenesis using CRISPR-associated nucleases. Additionally, various methods of employing the polynucleotides and genetic modifications in plants, such as methods for modulating expression level in a maize plant and methods for increasing yield of a maize plant are also provided herein.

Abstract: The field is molecular biology, and more specifically, methods for editing the genome of a plant cell to identify causal alleles of a desired trait or to fine map a desired trait to small region of the genome for gene identification.

Abstract: The present invention provides freebase and salt forms useful for treating various CDK4-mediated and a CDK6-mediated disorders, such as cancer, by the administration of small molecule therapeutics that act as inhibitors of CDK4 and CDK6. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the freebase and salt forms, as well as methods of their use and preparation, are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for alleviating traffic congestion within an enforcement zone. In some embodiments, a system for alleviating traffic congestion within an enforcement zone comprises a server and a plurality of edge devices coupled to carrier vehicles deployed within the enforcement zone. The edge devices can be configured to capture videos of vehicles that may be subject to the traffic congestion pricing policy and to determine their locations, license plate numbers, and certain vehicle attributes using certain sensors on the edge devices and deep learning models running on the edge devices. The edge devices can also be configured to transmit evidence packages to the server concerning such vehicles. The server can be configured to evaluate the evidence packages received from the edge devices and prepare final evidence packages concerning the vehicles for further review and processing.

Abstract: A method for determining the reliability of a weighing result, a computer-readable medium, and a related system are disclosed. The method for determining the reliability of a weighing result includes: using an AI classification algorithm trained by data including event data related to a weight system and weighing data obtained by a sensor thereof, and making an inference about a weighing result, including providing latest data obtained by the same weighting system or a weigh system of a same kind to the AI classification algorithm, including latest event data and latest weighing data representing the weighing result. The method, the computer-readable medium, and the system disclosed herewith determine whether a weighing system is operating normally and whether displayed data is reliable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus for automated license plate recognition and methods for training a machine learning model to undertake automated license plate recognition. For example, a method can comprise dividing an image or video frame comprising a license plate into a plurality of image patches, determining a positional vector for each of the image patches, adding the positional vector to each of the image patches and inputting the image patches and their associated positional vectors to a text-adapted vision transformer. The text-adapted vision transformer can be configured to output a prediction concerning the license plate number of the license plate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for managing traffic rules. In one embodiment, a method of managing traffic rules can comprise generating or updating a semantic map layer based in part on positioning data obtained from one or more edge devices and videos captured by the one or more edge devices. The method can also comprise generating or updating a traffic enforcement layer on top of the semantic map layer. A plurality of traffic rules can be saved as part of the traffic enforcement layer. The method can further comprise generating or updating a traffic insight layer based in part on traffic violations or traffic conditions determined by the one or more edge devices or the server. The traffic insight layer can adjust or provide a suggestion to adjust at least one of the traffic rules based on an impact analysis conducted by the traffic insight layer concerning the traffic rule.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing a gallium nitride (GaN) single-crystal substrate with an edge metal mask technology. The method includes: preparing a metal mask ring on a composite epitaxial substrate, epitaxially growing a GaN single-crystal sacrificial layer in a confined manner, performing separation with interlayer decoupling of single-crystal graphene through an in-situ temperature gradient method to obtain a self-supporting GaN single-crystal sacrificial layer, epitaxially growing a GaN single-crystal thick film in a diameter expanded manner, and performing chemico-mechanical trimming on the GaN single-crystal thick film to obtain a stress-free self-supporting GaN single-crystal substrate. The metal mask ring is compatible with the GaN single-crystal preparation process (hydride vapor phase epitaxy (HVPE)), and efficiently catalyzes decomposition reaction of the nitrogen source.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for editing an endogenous NAC genes in plants are provided, for the improvement of traits of agronomic or commercial importance. Modifications of expression and activity of NAC genes are described, including editing endogenous NAC gene functional motifs and knocking out NAC gene function.

Abstract: An apparatus for black oxide finishing a bearing component, such as a bearing ring, includes a holder configured to hold the bearing component, an induction heater having at least one inductor, and a sprayer. The at least one inductor is configured to heat the bearing component while the bearing component is held by the holder, and the spraying device is configured to spray black oxide fluid onto the heated bearing component while the heated bearing component is held by the holder in order to form a black oxide finish on the bearing component.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus for automated license plate recognition and methods for training a machine learning model to undertake automated license plate recognition. For example, a method can comprise dividing an image or video frame comprising a license plate into a plurality of image patches, determining a positional vector for each of the image patches, adding the positional vector to each of the image patches and inputting the image patches and their associated positional vectors to a text-adapted vision transformer. The text-adapted vision transformer can be configured to output a prediction concerning the license plate number of the license plate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for managing traffic rules. In one embodiment, a method of managing traffic rules can comprise generating or updating a semantic map layer based in part on positioning data obtained from one or more edge devices and videos captured by the one or more edge devices. The method can also comprise generating or updating a traffic enforcement layer on top of the semantic map layer. A plurality of traffic rules can be saved as part of the traffic enforcement layer. The method can further comprise generating or updating a traffic insight layer based in part on traffic violations or traffic conditions determined by the one or more edge devices or the server. The traffic insight layer can adjust or provide a suggestion to adjust at least one of the traffic rules based on an impact analysis conducted by the traffic insight layer concerning the traffic rule.

Abstract: The compositions and methods disclosed relate to DNA compositions, plant cells, seeds, plant parts that relate to maize plants with increased grain yield trait. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-202216-6 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an outer ring having an outer surface configured to be fitted into a first component, an inner ring having an inner surface configured to be fitted onto a second component, at least one rolling element arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and an antimony-free composite coating on the outer surface of the outer ring and/or the inner surface of the inner ring. The antimony-free composite comprises a binder and polytetrafluorethylene as a solid lubricant.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an outer ring having an outer surface configured to be fitted into a first component, an inner ring having an inner surface configured to be fitted onto a second component, at least one rolling element arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and an antimony-free composite coating comprising a binder and a solid lubricant on the outer surface of the outer ring and/or the inner surface of the inner ring.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an outer ring having an outer surface configured to be fitted into a first component, an inner ring having an inner surface configured to be fitted onto a second component, at least one rolling element arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a polymer composite sheet bonded on the outer surface of the outer ring and/or the inner surface of the inner ring by a bonding agent, where the polymer composite sheet includes at least one perfluoroalkyl and/or polyfluoroalkyl component.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an outer ring having an outer surface configured to be fitted into a first component, an inner ring having an inner surface configured to be fitted onto a second component, at least one rolling element arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a polymer composite sheet bonded to the outer surface of the outer ring and/or to the inner surface of the inner ring by a bonding agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for monolithic integration preparation of a full-color nitride semiconductor micro light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for monolithic integration preparation of a full-color nitride semiconductor micro light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising polynucleotides encoding polypeptides. Also provided are recombinant DNA constructs, plants, plant cells, seed, grain comprising the polynucleotides, and plants, plant cells, seed, grain comprising a genetic modification at a genomic locus encoding a polypeptide. Additionally, various methods of employing the polynucleotides and genetic modifications in plants, such as methods for modulating expression level in a plant and methods for increasing yield of a plant are also provided herein.