Abstract: The present disclosure provides autonomous vehicle systems and methods that include or otherwise leverage a machine-learned yield model. In particular, the machine-learned yield model can be trained or otherwise configured to receive and process feature data descriptive of objects perceived by the autonomous vehicle and/or the surrounding environment and, in response to receipt of the feature data, provide yield decisions for the autonomous vehicle relative to the objects. For example, a yield decision for a first object can describe a yield behavior for the autonomous vehicle relative to the first object (e.g., yield to the first object or do not yield to the first object). Example objects include traffic signals, additional vehicles, or other objects. The motion of the autonomous vehicle can be controlled in accordance with the yield decisions provided by the machine-learned yield model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: Provided are binding molecules, such as TCRs or antigen binding fragments thereof and antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, such as those that recognize or bind human papilloma virus (HPV) 16, including HPV 16 E6 and HPV 16 E7. Also provided are engineered cells containing such binding molecules, compositions containing the binding molecules or engineered cells, and methods of treatment, such as administration of the binding molecules, engineered cells, or compositions.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector assembly including a rear body, a coupler rotatably engaged with the rear body, where the coupler defines an inner channel extending through the coupler between a front portion of the coupler and a rear portion of the coupler, and a nominal portion defining a nominal inner span along the inner channel, and a retainer engaged with the coupler and the rear body, where the retainer couples the coupler to the rear body, where at least one of the retainer and the coupler defines an engagement passage having a non-uniform span, where at least a portion of the engagement passage extends inwardly from the nominal portion of the coupler and is structurally configured to contact an outer conductor of the coaxial cable forming an electrical pathway between the thread of the coupler and the outer conductor of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting a shortfall condition with respect to a subscription agreement between a publisher and a subscriber, particularly in a network environment. A method, according to one implementation, includes the steps of examining measurable aspects of real-world subscription events between a publisher and a subscriber in a distributed system. The method also includes the step of comparing the measurable aspects with a subscription agreement between the publisher and the subscriber to determine if there is a shortfall with respect to the subscription agreement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: A method of online event selection system incorporating a user terminal, server where the user is required to make an account distinguishing on the basis of location via location service function enabled and or user input. In the further embodiment of the invention, the system provides an interactive display allowing members to see the most populated social venues, events, and or location; in any given location with multiple novel features including but not limited to point system, allocation of points to users and locking of events for the user.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for enabling of access to a computer resource by a computer system comprising: providing to a user an interface configured to receive a request for access to a computer resource; determining if the user is permitted to access the computer resource based on a user profile; providing a user verification interface configured to receive user identity verification information; determining if the user identity verification information is valid in response to a reply to the request for user identify verification information; and in response to determining that the user is permitted access to the computer resource and that the user verification information is valid: updating a security policy to reflect that the user is permitted to access the computer resource, and providing access to the computer resource for a limited time duration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides – i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: Provided herein are binding molecules, such as those that recognize or bind a peptide epitope of a cancer antigen, such as expressed on a cancer cell, including cells infected with human papilloma virus (HPV) or that contain HPV DNA sequences and/or those that recognize or bind a peptide epitope of HPV 16 E6 or E7, in the context of a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule. Among the provided binding molecules are T cell receptors (TCRs) or antibodies, including antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind or recognize such peptide epitopes. The present disclosure further relates to engineered cells comprising such binding molecules, e.g., TCRs or antibodies (and chimeric antigen receptors containing the antibodies), and uses thereof in adoptive cell therapy.

Abstract: A method for coupling a coaxial cable to a coaxial cable connector assembly includes inserting a coaxial cable into a cable channel of a rear body of a coaxial cable connector assembly, where the coaxial cable connector assembly includes an adhesive reservoir positioned at least partially within the cable channel of the rear body, the adhesive reservoir comprising an adhesive and an adhesive reservoir seal material that at least partially encapsulates the adhesive, inserting at least a portion of the coaxial cable into the adhesive reservoir, and exposing the adhesive to electromagnetic energy thereby curing the adhesive, by at least one of directing electromagnetic energy from an energy source on the adhesive, and removing an outer jacket from an outer wall of the rear body.

Abstract: A catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of ethane with an empirical formula Mo—V—Te—Nb—Pd—O produced using a process comprising impregnation of the Pd component on the surface of the catalyst following a calcination step using a Pd compound free of halogens. The resulting catalyst can be used in both diluted and undiluted ODH processes and shows higher than expected activity without any loss of selectivity.

Abstract: Provided are cells, such as engineered cells, that express a prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) or a modified form thereof. In some embodiments, the cell further contains a genetically engineered recombinant receptor, such as a chimeric antigen receptor, that specifically binds to an antigen. The present disclosure also provides methods of detecting, identifying, selecting or targeting cells expressing PSMA, such as in connection with administration of such cells to subjects, including methods of adoptive cell therapy, or in connection with methods of manufacturing engineered cells.

Abstract: A device and system for simulating normal and disease state cardiovascular functioning, including an anatomically accurate cardiac simulator for training and medical device testing. The system and device uses pneumatically pressurized chambers to generate ventricle and atrium contractions. In conjunction with the interaction of synthetic valves, which simulate mitral and aortic valves, the system is designed to generate pumping action that produces accurate volume fractions and pressure gradients of pulsatile flow, duplicating that of a human heart. Through the use of a control unit and sensors, one or more parameters, such as flow rates, fluidic pressure, and heart rate, may be automatically controlled, using feedback loop mechanisms to adjust parameters of the hydraulic system to simulate a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions including normal heart function, severely diseased or injured heart conditions, and compressed vasculature, such as hardening of the arteries.

Abstract: Oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts comprising MoVNbTeO having improved consistency of composition and a 25% conversion of ethylene at less than 420° C. and a selectivity to ethylene above 95% are prepared by treating the catalyst precursor with H2O2 in an amount equivalent to 0.30-2.8 mL H2O2 of a 30% solution per gram of catalyst precursor prior to calcining and treating the resulting catalyst with the equivalent amount of peroxide after calcining.

Abstract: A coaxial connector includes an outer conductor portion including a polymer shell, the polymer shell defining an inner bore extending from a first open end to a second open end opposite the first open end, and a conductive layer positioned on the inner bore of the polymer shell, an outer surface of the polymer shell, or both, where the conductive layer is structurally configured to be electrically coupled to an outer conductor of a coaxial transmission medium, an electrically-insulating intermediate member positioned at least partially within the inner bore of the polymer shell, and an inner conductor portion engaged with the electrically-insulating intermediate member and positioned at least partially within the inner bore of the polymer shell, where the inner conductor portion is configured to be electrically coupled to an inner conductor of the coaxial transmission medium and electrically isolated from the conductive layer of the outer conductor portion.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector assembly includes a coupler defining an inner channel extending through the coupler and an outer conductor engagement feature extending inwardly from the inner channel, a rear body, positioned rearward of the coupler, defining a cable channel extending through the rear body, and structurally configured to receive the coaxial cable, and an adhesive reservoir positioned at least partially within the cable channel of the rear body, the adhesive reservoir including an adhesive and an adhesive reservoir breakable material that encapsulates the adhesive, where the adhesive reservoir breakable material is structurally configured to fracture upon the application of force exceeding a predetermined threshold, thereby releasing the adhesive from the adhesive reservoir to adhesively couple the coaxial cable to the rear body.