Abstract: A method is disclosed for foot sensors to be used to determine at least two characteristics of a subject's activity by using a combination of sensors for force and foot orientation/motion/position. A wearable footwear ecosystem is comprised of the subject's footwear, sensor-enabled insoles or insertable devices, in- or on-footwear electronics that is hard wired to the sensors and may contain additional sensors such as accelerometers, a master device and means to communicate (typically wirelessly) among the various sensor platforms, and the master device including clock synchronization. Correlating the time stamps for data among various sensors, and the master device communicating wirelessly is critical to accurate determination of the desired characteristics. Multiple force-sensitive resistors on a common substrate are individually optimized for dynamic range. Pulse sensors using arrays of such force-sensitive resistors are implemented.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to antibodies that bind to CD3, including multispecific antibodies e.g. for activating T cells. In addition, the present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding such antibodies, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotides. The invention further relates to methods for producing the antibodies, and to methods of using them in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: A monitoring module (13) identifies an operating scenario in a wastewater pumping station, with at least one pump (9a, 9b) arranged for pumping wastewater out of a wastewater pit (1) into a pipe (11). The monitoring module (13) is configured to process at least one load-dependent pump variable indicative of how the at least one pump (9a, 9b) operates and at least one model-based pipe parameter indicative of how the wastewater flows through the pipe (11) and/or the at least one pump (9a, 9b). The monitoring module is configured to identify an operating scenario in the wastewater pumping station by selecting an operating scenario from a group of predefined operating scenarios dependent on at least one first criterion that is based on the at least one load-dependent pump variable and at least one second criterion that is based on the at least one model-based pipe parameter.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely lubricating a rail switch plate, the system comprising at least one lubricant distribution nozzle mounted proximate a rail switch arm such that when the rail switch arm is in a first position, the at least one lubricant distribution nozzle is positioned above and over the rail switch plate and wherein a lubricant supply vessel and pump therefor are positioned at a location spaced apart from the rail switch arm and wherein the lubricant supply vessel is fluidically connected to the at least one distribution nozzle for directing lubricant through the nozzle to the switch plate.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for foot sensors to be used to determine at least two characteristics of a subject's activity by using a combination of sensors for force and foot orientation/motion/position. A wearable footwear ecosystem is comprised of the subject's footwear, sensor-enabled insoles or insertable devices, in- or on-footwear electronics that is hard wired to the sensors and may contain additional sensors such as accelerometers, a master device and means to communicate (typically wirelessly) among the various sensor platforms, and the master device including clock synchronization. Correlating the time stamps for data among various sensors, and the master device communicating wirelessly is critical to accurate determination of the desired characteristics. Multiple force-sensitive resistors on a common substrate are individually optimized for dynamic range. Pulse sensors using arrays of such force-sensitive resistors are implemented.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for multi-channel communication based real-time geolocation of an object entity. The system is structured for dynamic location of an object and real-time notification transmission to an object owner. The system receives a first communication message associated with a first identification code from a first user device, and determines an object entity associated with the first identification code and the object tag component, based on analyzing the first communication message. Subsequently, typically, the system constructs an object location interface associated with the determined object entity, wherein the object attribute interface comprises a location display component associated with the captured geolocation parameter associated with the first user device. The system initiates presentation of the object location interface at the owner device associated with the object entity.

Abstract: A semiconductor module arrangement includes a housing, a first semiconductor substrate arranged inside the housing, a second semiconductor substrate arranged inside the housing, a first plurality of controllable semiconductor elements, and a second plurality of controllable semiconductor elements. During operation of the semiconductor module arrangement, each controllable semiconductor element of the first plurality of controllable semiconductor elements generates switching losses and conduction losses, the switching losses being greater than the conduction losses. Further during operation of the semiconductor module arrangement, each controllable semiconductor element of the second plurality of controllable semiconductor elements generates switching losses and conduction losses, the conduction losses being greater than the switching losses.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely lubricating a rail switch plate, the system comprising at least one lubricant distribution nozzle mounted proximate a rail switch arm such that when the rail switch arm is in a first position, the at least one lubricant distribution nozzle is positioned above and over the rail switch plate and wherein a lubricant supply vessel and pump therefor are positioned at a location spaced apart from the rail switch arm and wherein the lubricant supply vessel is fluidically connected to the at least one distribution nozzle for directing lubricant through the nozzle to the switch plate.

Abstract: A method for transferring control over a session from a first virtual environment to a second virtual environment includes receiving, by a first virtual environment, a request for a transfer to a second virtual environment. The method includes transmitting, by the first virtual environment, to a first event handler, the request. The method includes retrieving, by the first event handler, an address for the second virtual environment and an identification of a location within the second virtual environment at which to instantiate at least one digital resource associated with the user. The method includes establishing, by the first event handler, a connection to a second computing device executing a second event handler. The method includes transmitting, by the first event handler, to the second event handler, via the connection, an identification of the user and an instruction to establish a session between the user and the second virtual environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for modulating immune responses, methods of treating or preventing diseases such as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders and cancer, as well as methods of enhancing immune responses to antigens and for the treatment of infectious diseases.

Abstract: An amphibious robot is provided. An aspect of the robot includes an elongated flexible body, actuators in the flexible body and spaced apart along a length of the flexible body. The actuators are configured to move the flexible body in a serpentine or concertina motion on land and in water. An additional aspect includes a camera coupled adjacent to an end of the flexible body, at least one sensor coupled to the flexible body, and a buoyancy controller located in the flexible body. Another aspect includes a power source coupled to the flexible body and configured to power the actuators, the camera, the sensors, and the buoyancy controller. Yet another aspect employs an electric controller to control the actuators and receive data from the sensors.

Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing a custom query of a media universe database. A plurality of content items are generated based at least in part on a media universe database. The media universe database is configured to store a plurality of elements of media universe content related to a media universe. The content items are sent to a client. From the client is received input indicating a combination of the content items. The combination comprises a selection of two or more of the content items. The media universe database is queried for additional content relevant to the two or more of the content items in the combination. The additional content is sent to the client.

Abstract: A semiconductor arrangement includes at least one switching device, electrically coupled between a first terminal and a second terminal, at least one diode, coupled in parallel to the at least one switching device between the first terminal and the second terminal, at least one bonding pad, and at least one electrically connecting element. Each of the at least one electrically connecting element is arranged to electrically couple one of the at least one switching device to one of the at least one diode. Each electrically connecting element includes a first end, a second end, and a middle section, and for at least one of the electrically connecting element, the first end is mechanically coupled to the respective switching device, the second end is mechanically coupled to the respective diode, and the middle section is mechanically coupled to at least one of the at least one bonding pad.

Abstract: A semiconductor die includes a semiconductor body having first and second active portions. The first active portion includes first source regions. The second active portion includes second source regions. A gate structure extends from a first surface into the semiconductor body and has a longitudinal gate extension along a lateral first direction. A first load pad and the first source regions are electrically connected. A second load pad and the second source regions are electrically connected. A gap laterally separates the first and second load pads. A lateral longitudinal extension of the gap is parallel to the first direction or deviates therefrom by not more than 60 degree. A connection structure electrically connects the first and second load pads. The connection structure is formed in a groove extending from the first surface into the semiconductor body and/or in a wiring layer formed on the first surface.

Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor device includes a plurality of transistor sections separated from each other and a plurality of diode sections separated from each other. Each transistor section includes an emitter electrode and a collector electrode. Each diode section includes an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. Each transistor section is electrically coupled to a common gate pad. A ratio between an active transistor part and an active diode part of the semiconductor device is adjustable by activating a first number of the transistor sections by selectively contacting the emitter electrodes and the collector electrodes of the first number of transistor sections, and by activating a second number of the diode sections by selectively contacting the anode electrodes and the cathode electrodes of the second number of diode sections.

Abstract: A monitoring module (13) identifies an operating scenario in a wastewater pumping station, with at least one pump (9a, 9b) arranged for pumping wastewater out of a wastewater pit (1) into a pipe (11). The monitoring module (13) is configured to process at least one load-dependent pump variable indicative of how the at least one pump (9a, 9b) operates and at least one model-based pipe parameter indicative of how the wastewater flows through the pipe (11) and/or the at least one pump (9a, 9b). The monitoring module is configured to identify an operating scenario in the wastewater pumping station by selecting an operating scenario from a group of predefined operating scenarios dependent on at least one first criterion that is based on the at least one load-dependent pump variable and at least one second criterion that is based on the at least one model-based pipe parameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analysis device for analyzing substances using ion-mobility spectrometry.

Abstract: A semiconductor die includes a semiconductor body having first and second active portions. The first active portion includes first source regions. The second active portion includes second source regions. A gate structure extends from a first surface into the semiconductor body and has a longitudinal gate extension along a lateral first direction. A first load pad and the first source regions are electrically connected. A second load pad and the second source regions are electrically connected. A gap laterally separates the first and second load pads. A lateral longitudinal extension of the gap is parallel to the first direction or deviates therefrom by not more than 60 degree. A connection structure electrically connects the first and second load pads. The connection structure is formed in a groove extending from the first surface into the semiconductor body and/or in a wiring layer formed on the first surface.

Abstract: A media universe database is configured to store a plurality of elements of media universe content related to a media universe. An analysis of a digital video is performed. Based at least in part on the analysis, a correspondence is determined between one or more objects in the digital video and respective elements of the media universe content. An interactive digital video is generated based on the digital video. The interactive digital video comprises a plurality of video frames including one or more interactive video frames. The one or more interactive video frames comprise one or more interactive objects corresponding to the elements of media universe content.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for facilitating a location-based community. A location of a client device is identified, as are point of interest in proximity to the location. Questions pertaining to a point of interest can be presented on the client device. A newly submitted question can be routed to other users who may be in the same or similar location or have an expertise in a particular subject matter area related to the question.