Abstract: A method including receiving a request for an anchor associated with a location, determining whether the location includes a structure, in response to determining the location includes a structure, retrieve data associated with the structure and determine if a quality associated with the data associated with the structure meets a criterion, and in response to determining the quality meets the criterion, return an anchor in response to the request.

Abstract: Techniques include providing a mesh geometry for an image of an object to an application. In this way, an application that provides the image of the object can then overlay the mesh geometry onto the image. For example, when the object is a building, an image of a building is provided by a camera used by an application. The application can be configured to determine the three-dimensional location of the building based on the image provided by the camera. The application can be configured to determine a mesh geometry for the building based on the determined location. The application can be configured to obtain the mesh geometry and overlay the image of the building (virtual building) with the mesh geometry.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for training a neural network to perform any one or more of a variety of machine learning tasks. For example, the neural network can be configured as a generative neural network, e.g., an autoregressive generative neural network.

Abstract: An SMA actuator assembly (2) comprising: a support structure (10); a movable part (20) that is movable relative to the support structure; and an SMA wire (30) connected at its ends to the movable part and/or the support structure and arranged to move the movable part relative to the support structure, wherein the SMA wire is arranged to be in contact between its ends with one or more contact portions of the movable part and/or support structure, and wherein each contact portion comprises a plurality of contact sections (10a, 20a) that are in direct contact with the SMA wire, wherein the plurality of contact sections are separated by one or more gaps between the contact sections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of feeding polyphenols to animals, including associated feeds and preparation thereof, and methods of consuming animals fed the polyphenols.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for training a neural network to perform any one or more of a variety of machine learning tasks. For example, the neural network can be configured as a generative neural network, e.g., an autoregressive generative neural network.

Abstract: A fitting includes a hollow main body including a flange that extends radially outward with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the hollow main body and that extends circumferentially 360 degrees around the central longitudinal axis of the hollow main body, a gasket having a cross-sectional shape comprising a pentagon, the gasket positioned on an interior surface of the hollow main body, an end ring coupled to an exterior surface of the hollow main body, the end ring including a flange that extends longitudinally with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the hollow main body, wherein the exterior surface extends at an oblique angle with respect to the interior surface, and a plurality of hooks cach coupled to the gasket and to the end ring such that rotation of the end ring with respect to the hollow main body about the central longitudinal axis of the hollow main body draws the gasket axially with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the hollow main body and radially inward with respect t

Abstract: Embodiments of the present techniques provide apparatus and methods for calibrating the actuation mechanism (506) of an imaging system (500) for generating a three-dimensional (3D) representation of a scene (508). In particular, the present techniques provide for setting the gain of for the actuation mechanism (506) to a plurality of different gain values, determining a fill-factor for the field of view associated with each of the different gain values and determining a calibrated gain value based on the results. An apparatus (500) comprises a light source (502), e.g. a VCSEL array. The light emitted by the light source (502) passes through one or more optical elements (504), e.g. lenses, mirrors, diffraction gratings, etc., before being emitted from the apparatus (500) and projecting onto the scene/object field (508). The apparatus (500) comprises a receiver lens and filter system (510), and a multipixel sensor/detector (512) for sensing reflected light.

Abstract: Use of diverse biomass feedstock in a process for the recovery of target C5 and C6 alditols and target glycols via staged hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis processes is disclosed. Particular alditols of interest include, but are not limited to, xylitol and sorbitol. Various embodiments of the present invention synergistically improve overall recovery of target alditols and/or glycols from a mixed C5/C6 sugar stream without needlessly driving total recovery of the individual target alditols and/or glycols. The result is a highly efficient, low complexity process having enhanced production flexibility, reduced waste and greater overall yield than conventional processes directed to alditol or glycol production.

Abstract: A hybrid electric propulsion system includes a gas turbine engine having at least one compressor section and at least one turbine section operably coupled to a shaft. The hybrid electric propulsion system includes an electric motor configured to augment rotational power of the shaft of the gas turbine engine. A controller is operable to determine hybrid electric propulsion system parameters based on a composite system model and sensor data, determine a prediction based on the hybrid electric propulsion system parameters and the composite system model, determine a model predictive control optimization for a plurality of hybrid electric system control effectors based on the prediction using a plurality of reduced-order partitions of the composite system model, and actuate the hybrid electric system control effectors based on the model predictive control optimization.

Abstract: A radio frequency front end includes a first receiver system including a first receive path connected to a first antenna and configured to output a first receive signal in a first band, a second receive path connected to a second antenna and configured to split a first filtered receive signal to output a second receive signal in the first band and to output a third receive signal in a second band, the second band adjacent to the first band, and a third receive path connected to a third antenna and configured to output a fourth receive signal in the second band. The system can includes a second similar receiver system connected to three additional antennas, and be configured for 4×4 downlink MIMO operation.

Abstract: An enclosure for an aircraft powerplant includes an air inlet, an air outlet, and at least one sidewall forming the enclosure and fluidly connecting the air inlet and the air outlet. The enclosure further includes a cavity configured to house at least one component of the aircraft powerplant. The cavity is within the enclosure and formed by the at least one sidewall. The enclosure further includes a noise reduction chamber comprising a plurality of channels configured to permit air to pass through the noise reduction chamber.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent delivery system (10) includes a housing (16) and a drive wheel (38) rotatably carried by the housing. A plunger rod (50) may be rotatable with the drive wheel relative to the housing from a first rotational configuration to a second rotational configuration. The plunger rod may be translatable relative to the housing from a first translational configuration to a second translational configuration. A plunger restraint (58) may maintain the plunger rod in the first translational configuration when the plunger rod is disposed in the first rotational configuration. The plunger restraint may permit the plunger rod to translate to the second translational configuration when the plunger rod is disposed in the second rotational configuration. A needle may move from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration by the plunger rod when the plunger rod moves from the first translational configuration to the second translational configuration.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating subjects having or suspected of having an autoimmune disease (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus and/or lupus nephritis) with natural killer (NK) cells, and related compositions, uses, and articles of manufacture. In some aspects, the NK cells express a recombinant receptor, such as a CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR).

Abstract: A computer implemented system, method, or computer readable medium for providing a interactive digital tool that permits users to investigate and evaluate financial, trade, and business-related risks. The system, method, or computer readable medium can be configured to include a software engine that identifies risk subgraphs or other subgraph features in accordance with automated traversal based on a set of rules.

Abstract: The invention provides a delayed release dosage form and a bolus configured for administration to an animal, wherein the dosage form and the bolus is configured to release a hydrophobic substance to the animal over a period of time. Preferably the hydrophobic substance is a haloform. Also provided is the use of the delayed release dosage form or bolus of the invention to reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Also provided is the method of manufacturing a bolus of the invention.

Abstract: Ultrahigh band (UHB) architectures for radio frequency (RF) front-ends are disclosed. In certain embodiments, an RF front-end for a mobile device includes a first ultrahigh band transmit/receive module connected to a first antenna, a second ultrahigh band transmit/receive module connected to the first antenna, and a first ultrahigh band receive module connected to a second antenna. The first ultrahigh band transmit/receive module is further connected to the second antenna by way of an auxiliary input of the first ultrahigh band receive module.

Abstract: The compound (S)-1-(5-((2,3-dihydro-[1,4]dioxino[2,3-b]pyridin-7-yl)sulfonyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)-3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropan-1-one, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is useful to increase the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. Methods and compositions for the treatment of a hemoglobinopathies are provided herein, including certain pharmaceutical compositions for activating PKR.

Abstract: Techniques for data analysis and user guidance are provided. One or more current measurements of one or more current analyte levels for the user are received from a sensor. A pattern is generated based on the one or more current measurements and the one or more past measurements. A first alignment with a first user target is then determined based on the pattern, where the first user target relates to one or more of a mental state or physical state of the user. A first result is output to the user, based on the determined first alignment.

Abstract: An image-based approach for statistical shape and appearance modeling includes re-orienting (rotating/translating) training masks to align the training masks with a reference mask to provide corresponding re-orientation parameters, where the training masks represent 3-dimensional shapes of a population of objects and the reference mask represents a 3-dimensional shape of a reference object, deforming the re-oriented training masks based on the reference mask to provide displacement fields indicative of differences between a 3-dimensional shape of the reference mask and 3-dimensional shapes of the re-oriented training masks, re-orienting training backgrounds based on the re-orientation parameters, where the training backgrounds represent volumetric intensity data of the 3-dimensional images of the objects, deforming the re-oriented training backgrounds based on the displacement fields, combining the deformed training backgrounds and the displacement fields, and reducing a dimensionality of the combined deforme