Abstract: An embodiment of the invention describes a method for detecting tampering with copy restrictions on a media playback device that includes identifying locations within playback application executable files on a playback device that contain instructions for application programming interface (API) calls, modifying the API call locations to insert pieces of tamper detection code, where the pieces of tamper detection code when executed collects monitoring data about characteristics of the playback device and content being played, collecting monitoring data when API calls are performed by the API call locations, generating a confidence level of tampering from the collected monitoring data, and performing a remediation action in response to the confidence level exceeding a predetermined threshold, where the predetermined threshold is set based on types of monitoring data that was collected.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a chocolate product comprising the steps of: a) size reducing a chocolate ingredient mixture followed by conching the chocolate ingredient mixture; and b) ball milling the chocolate ingredient mixture formed in step a) to form a chocolate product comprising a particle size distribution which is reduced compared to the chocolate ingredient mixture formed in step a), wherein the chocolate ingredient mixture at the end of step a) comprises a particle size distribution with a D90 value of 20-100 ?m and the chocolate product at the end of step b) comprises a particle size distribution with a D90 value of 15-35 ?m and which is less than the particle size distribution formed in step a).

Abstract: A method according to an embodiment includes receiving UWB data by an access control device, performing predictive analysis on the UWB data to generate expected location data associated with a location of a mobile device, determining a velocity of the mobile device and a heading of the mobile device based on the UWB data, determining whether the mobile device is on course to a passageway associated with the access control device based on the velocity and the heading of the mobile device, performing state estimation to determine whether the mobile device is within a secure distance threshold from the passageway, wherein the secure distance threshold dynamically changes based on the velocity of the mobile device, and inferring ingress intent of a user of the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is within the secure distance threshold and on course to the passageway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising nitroxoline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of a MPNST.

Abstract: In the present disclosure, described is an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell comprising a solvent mixture comprising at least two carbonate solvents. Disclosed is also an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell comprising a solvent mixture comprising co-solvent DMC, co-solvent EC, and co-solvent PC, and additives SCN and FEC, wherein the mass % of each of additives SCN and FEC are less than 5%.

Abstract: An anode material for an electrochemical cell comprises a matrix material: distributed material composite, which comprises one or more alkali metals and/or alkali earth metals. The distributed material may comprise a metal other than that of the matrix material, such as a transition and/or post transition metal. The anode material may be all or part of an anode for an electrochemical cell, which may further comprises a current collector and/or an SEI layer. The electrolyte may comprises an alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal and/or a transition metal and/or post transition metal containing electrolyte salt. The matrix material and/or the distributed material may comprise one or more of the metals of the electrolyte salt. All or part of the anode may be used as a substrate for electro-deposition of one or more matrix materials during charging and/or all or part of the anode may be used as a source of matrix material during discharging. The electrolyte may further comprise one or more electrolyte additives.

Abstract: A capacitive button for an input device with a curved housing is provided. A button cap extends through an opening in the curved housing. A capacitive sensing electrode is mounted below the button. A conductive element extends from the capacitive sensing electrode into the button. The conductive element is shaped such that it is closer to a top surface of the button than a side surface of the curved housing.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media to display a virtual character within a virtual environment on a display device. In some implementations, a method can include obtaining an input pose of the virtual character, wherein the virtual character is based on a rig that comprises a plurality of joints, receiving an indication of one or more of a position and an orientation of a target end effector located on the rig, determining an output pose for the rig wherein the determining comprises calculating a respective orientation and position of one or more joints of the plurality of joints of the rig based on the position of the target end effector and rotation constraints of a plurality of joints of a reference rig, and displaying the virtual character in the output pose on the display device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, systems, devices, kits, and reagents for performing single cell sequencing (e.g., single cell RNA sequencing) from a low volume, capillary blood (or any low volume blood sample which is not obtained from a vein or by venipuncture).

Abstract: A paint packet-making apparatus may include a plurality of containers configured to contain one or more base paints and one or more tints, a sachet packaging apparatus, and a precision dispenser configured to work in concert with the sachet packaging apparatus and fluidly connected to the plurality of containers to selectively dispense the one or more base paints and the one or more tints into respective sachets to produce at least one custom paint sample with a volume of 125 mL or less.

Abstract: A method according to an embodiment includes discovering, by a mobile device, an access control device via Bluetooth communication, authenticating, by the access control device, a credential of the mobile device over a Bluetooth communication connection established between the mobile device and the access control device, receiving, with a UWB subsystem of the access control device during a UWB ranging session between the mobile device and the access control device, UWB data indicative of a location of the mobile device relative to the access control device, determining, by the access control device, whether a user of the mobile device intends to access a passageway secured by the access control device based on the UWB data and satisfying one or more intent criteria, and performing, by the access control device, a predefined function in response to determining that the user of the mobile device intends to access the passageway.

Abstract: An anode material for an electrochemical cell comprises a matrix material:distributed material composite, which comprises one or more alkali metals and/or alkali earth metals. The distributed material may comprise a metal other than that of the matrix material, such as a transition and/or post transition metal. The anode material may be all or part of an anode for an electrochemical cell, which may further comprises a current collector and/or an SEI layer. The electrolyte may comprises an alkali metal and/or alkali earth metal and/or a transition metal and/or post transition metal containing electrolyte salt. The matrix material and/or the distributed material may comprise one or more of the metals of the electrolyte salt. All or part of the anode may be used as a substrate for electro-deposition of one or more matrix materials during charging and/or all or part of the anode may be used as a source of matrix material during discharging. The electrolyte may further comprise one or more electrolyte additives.

Abstract: A method of operating a hydrostatically compensated compressed air energy storage system comprising to inhibit champagne effect conditions, can include charging the system; changing the system into a storage mode; and before a dissolved gas concentration in a layer of compensation liquid exceeds a champagne effect saturation threshold, operating the system in a dilution cycle mode that can include i) discharging at least a portion of the compressed air from the accumulator thereby drawing additional compensation liquid having a lower dissolved gas concentration than the liquid in the layer of compensation liquid into the accumulator, and ii) re-charging the system by conveying additional compressed air into the layer of compressed air in the accumulator thereby displacing a corresponding amount of compensation liquid from the layer of compensation liquid into a compensation liquid flow path and returning the system to the storage mode.

Abstract: A capacitive button for an input device with a curved housing is provided. A button cap extends through an opening in the curved housing. A capacitive sensing electrode is mounted below the button. A conductive element extends from the capacitive sensing electrode into the button. The conductive element is shaped such that it is closer to a top surface of the button than a side surface of the curved housing.

Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes an access control device comprising a lock mechanism configured to secure access to a passageway, and a UWB accessory device configured to receive a credential of the mobile device via Bluetooth communication, determine, using UWB ranging of the UWB accessory device, a location of a mobile device relative to the passageway secured by the lock mechanism of the access control device, determine whether a user of the mobile device intends to access the passageway based on the determined location of the user relative to the passageway, and communicate an indication that the user intends to access the passageway to the electronic lock via Bluetooth communication, and wherein the access control device is configured to unlock the lock mechanism in response to the indication that the user intends to access the passageway.

Abstract: Road hazard warning systems and methods that deliver real-time, point-of-need alerts to road users. One system includes a command station with at least one sensor responsive to hazardous roadway conditions, a two-way communications system, a control system, and a power supply. The command station transmits hazard signals when a threshold condition is detected or when hazard information is received from external sources. A tactical station includes a communications receiver, a control system, a power supply, and a warning system such as flashing lights, illuminated signage, or reflectors. In some embodiments, multiple combined command/tactical stations are deployed along a roadway, each configured to detect hazards, exchange signals, and activate warnings. Sensors may include water depth, flow velocity, or pressure devices. Power may be supplied by a battery and solar panel. Methods are disclosed for detecting hazards, transmitting signals, and activating warnings to mitigate roadway risks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods and related uses for preventing, inhibiting, ameliorating or delaying (slowing): (i) the thinning of the retinal outer nuclear layer (ONL), and/or (ii) reduction in total retinal thickness in a subject. The present disclosure further relates generally to compositions, methods and related uses for protecting: (i) the retinal outer nuclear layer (ONL) and/or the retina from light- or age-induced damage, and/or (ii) photoreceptors from light- or age-induced damage. In particular, the present technology relates to administering bevemipretide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, tautomer, hydrate, and/or solvate thereof to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: A paint packet-making apparatus may include a plurality of containers configured to contain one or more base paints and one or more tints, a sachet packaging apparatus, and a precision dispenser configured to work in concert with the sachet packaging apparatus and fluidly connected to the plurality of containers to selectively dispense the one or more base paints and the one or more tints into respective sachets to produce at least one custom paint sample with a volume of 125 mL or less.

Abstract: A memory device can operate in multiple powerdown modes. A first powerdown mode powers down a memory rank by powering down one or more command address (CA) input buffers completely (e.g., turn off). A second powerdown mode powers down a memory rank by powering down one or more command address (CA) input buffers incompletely (e.g., a reduced operational state). In a non-limiting nonexclusive embodiment, the second powerdown mode powers down the one or more CA input buffers by placing the one or more CA input buffers in a low bias current state.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for setting termination impedance based on encoding bits are disclosed. A memory receives an access command including one or more encoding bits, which may be received via one or more CA pins. Based on the one or more encoding bits and a setting in a mode register, the memory determines whether it is a target of the access command, and the memory applies a termination impedance based at least in part on the determination of whether it is the target of the access command. In various embodiments, the determination of whether the memory is the target can be performed in a single cycle.