Abstract: There is described an apparatus for transmitting a request, the apparatus comprising: a processor arranged to: determine a score for a user in dependence on the behaviour of the user; identify a request from the user, and determine a modifier associated with the request in dependence on one or more of: a feature of the request; and a party (e.g. a merchant) associated with the request; and a communication interface arranged to transmit a transaction to a separate apparatus in dependence on the request, the score, and the modifier.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated unmanned aerial vehicle recognition. A multiplicity of receivers captures RF data and transmits the RF data to at least one node device. The at least one node device comprises a signal processing engine, a detection engine, a classification engine, and a direction finding engine. The at least one node device is configured with an artificial intelligence algorithm. The detection engine and classification engine are trained to detect and classify signals from unmanned vehicles and their controllers based on processed data from the signal processing engine. The direction finding engine is operable to provide lines of bearing for detected unmanned vehicles.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring occurring rotor imbalances. A dynamic characteristic sensor determines the value of a dynamic characteristic of a wind turbine, e.g., of a nacelle thereof, such that the dynamic characteristic includes a component aligned with a rotor plane of the rotor. The dynamic characteristic is sampled when the rotor of the wind turbine is at each of a plurality of azimuth angles (?n) to produce a sequence of dynamic values (a(?)). An azimuth-domain transform is applied to the sequence of dynamic values (a(?)) to generate at least one inverse-angle component (A(?k)). Rotor imbalances are then detected based on the inverse-angle component (A(?k)), such as by comparing a value of the inverse-angle component (A(?k)) to a threshold, and the rotation of the rotor is stopped.

Abstract: A clot retrieval device comprising an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a clot retrieval element at the distal end of the elongate shaft. A proximal end of the elongate shaft configured to retract a first catheter over the elongate shaft. The shaft extension member comprising one or more raised profiles configured to interfere with one or more indentations along the elongate shaft such that the shaft extension member is configured to extend between a first length and an intermediate length. A second catheter is advanced to or adjacent to the distal end of the clot retrieval device shaft to enable enhanced aspiration adjacent to the clot retrieval element.

Abstract: A method of determining the time delay between echoes of an ultrasound pulse emitted by an ultrasound inspection device into an object, the method including: with the ultrasound inspection device in engagement with a front-wall feature of an object at a point to be measured, taking an ultrasound measurement, which includes the ultrasound inspection device emitting an ultrasound pulse and recording an ultrasound measurement signal including a front-wall echo and at least one interface echo reflected by an internal or back-wall feature of the object; and determining the time delay between the front-wall echo and the at least one interface echo via autocorrelation of at least a segment of the ultrasound measurement signal which comprises the front-wall echo and the at least one interface echo.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for contact foot wet pullback with liner wet punch are described. A first etching operation may be performed on a stack of materials and a first insulative material to form a plurality of segments including contacts, the contacts formed from a first conductive material of the stack of materials and extending at least partially through the first insulative material. A first liner material may be deposited over the segments and the first insulative material, and a directional gas bias operation may be performed to transform a portion of the first liner material in contact with an extension of the contacts into a second liner material. A second etching operation may be performed to remove the second liner material and expose a surface of the extension, and a third etching operation may be performed remove at least a portion of the extension.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula (Ib): The compound of Formula (Ib) is useful for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) in mammals. Also disclosed are methods of using the compound as a labeling and diagnostic imaging agent of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK), and methods of preparing Compound (Ib).

Abstract: A compact utility loader is operated by a standing operator at the rear of a frame. A loader arm assembly comprises a scissors linkage on either side of the frame nesting around the prime mover. Each scissors linkage has an upper loader arm that is pivoted at its rear end to rears ends of a pair of lower loader arms such that the pivot connections to the upper loader arm move upwardly and forwardly relative to the frame during elevation of the loader arm assembly to provide a high lift capability. The frame is self-propelled by a differential drive and steering system that is operated by dual levers. A hand grip extends between and unifies the operation of the levers to permit the operator to more easily move the levers in the ways that are needed to provide either straight motion of the frame or turns of the frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a full inductor core configured for use with a power converter of an energy management system. For example, the full inductor core comprises a first planar inductor comprising a first inner core and a first outer core and a second planar inductor disposed on top of the first planar inductor and comprising a second inner core and a second outer core. The first inner core and first outer core and the second inner core and second outer core each have a sawtooth configuration that allows the full inductor core to be tuned during assembly of the full inductor core.

Abstract: A bias circuit includes a first transistor and a second transistor configured as a first current mirror. A first current source is arranged between a supply node and the first transistor first terminal. A bias circuit output is coupled to the second transistor second terminal. A second current mirror is coupled to the first current mirror and the bias circuit output. A second current source is arranged between the supply node and the second current mirror. A third transistor in a diode-connected configuration is coupled between the first transistor second terminal and a ground. Alternatively or in addition, the bias circuit includes a first variable capacitor coupled between the second transistor first terminal and the second transistor second terminal. A fourth transistor has a control terminal coupled to the supply node, a first terminal coupled to the supply node and a second terminal coupled to the second transistor first terminal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to immune cells comprising polynucleotides encoding genetically engineered receptors (e.g., chimeric antigen receptors, T-cell receptors) and having anti-CD20 antibodies (or fragments thereof) attached to their surface. Certain aspects are directed to preactivated and/or expanded natural killer cells having anti-CD20 antibodies (or fragments thereof) attached to their surface. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such cells, and methods for using such compositions to treat an individual having CD20-positive cancer. Further aspects encompass methods for cell preparation comprising culturing natural killer cells with cytokines (e.g., IL-12, IL-15, and/or IL-18) and incubating the cells with an anti-CD20 antibody.

Abstract: A medical instrument for shaving, collecting, and removing vertebral disc material from a vertebral disc space of a spine, has a shaft defining a proximal shaft end and a distal shaft end, and an auger at the distal shaft end. The auger has a plurality of helical cutting flutes configured to shave and collect vertebral disc material from the vertebral disc through rotation of the auger. Each helical cutting flute has a cutting apex that together define a cutting tip, and a radially inward helical slot that collectively define an internal cavity for collection of cut vertebral disc material. The plurality of cutting apexes converge at the cutting tip, defining a point. The medical instrument includes a connector to allow attachment of a handle. A notch in the proximal shaft end that receives a flange of the handle prevents rotation of the handle relative to the auger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pre-charging switching device and a fuel cell device for automatically adjusting an output voltage of a fuel cell system and a battery voltage of a battery connected in parallel with respect to a load without a DC-to-DC converter connected therebetween. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle equipped therewith. The pre-charging switching device comprises an input connection for connecting the fuel cell system, an output connection for connecting to the battery and the load and an adjustment switching unit connected therebetween. The adjustment switching unit has a controllable limiting element and a regulating device coupled thereto and is configured for damped adjustment of the voltages by regulating a direct current carrying behavior of the limiting element depending on a fuel cell system current detected on the input side.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to selective data generation, transmission and processing in customized healthcare services. In some aspects, a method includes determining one or more conditions for collecting a user's health data to assess the user's health status; determining that the one or more conditions are satisfies based on a first set of data from a first set of devices; in response to determining that the one or more conditions are satisfied, activating a second set of devices configured to monitor and collect the user's health data; receiving a second set of data from the second set of devices; assessing the user's health status using a machine learning model based on the first set of data and the second set of data; and generating and outputting for display a report including assessment results of the user's health status.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated cutting of lumber are disclosed. The system includes a loading module that receives lumber from a loading area and places the lumber on a cutting table. The system includes an actuating module that receives the lumber from the loading module, inspects the lumber, records lumber information based on the inspection, and positions the lumber on the cutting table in preparation for cutting. The system includes a sensor module that detects the position of the lumber on the cutting table, and records the position to the lumber information. The system includes a computing module that analyzes the lumber information received from the actuating module and sensor module. The system includes a cutting module that cuts the lumber based the lumber information, the cutting resulting in cut lumber. The system includes an unloading module that places the cut lumber on an unloading area.

Abstract: A system and method for an artificial intelligence (AI) confidentiality proxy that can protect a network from the transferal of sensitive AI data sets to outside AI systems. A data contract is established between the proxy and outside AI systems could function as well as user personas for additional protection. This system can also integrate with the network and provide security policy content and inspection rules.

Abstract: A power converter includes a switched-capacitor circuit that forms different capacitor networks out of a set of capacitors. It does so in a way that avoids losses that can arise when capacitors are connected together.

Abstract: In some illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a novel expandable slit paper expansion device design is provided that, among other things, avoid complications of prior systems and eliminates the crushing effect of the rollers. Among other things, the preferred embodiments provide a unique structure that provides a novel “S” shape path of the expandable slit sheet paper, such that the expandable slit sheet paper is tortuously weaved between at least two expansion rollers without being compressed there-between, in a manner that the expandable slit sheet paper follows along surfaces of the expansion rollers without pinching or compression that occurs in the background art.

Abstract: A support system for AFP processing of irregular members including a base assembly, first and second rotational supports, a driver for rotating the first and second rotational supports, at least one movable support for contacting and supporting the irregular member as it rotates and a control for moving the support to maintain contact with the irregular member as it is rotated, permitting AFP processing.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition made from or containing: A) from 90.6 wt % to 97.0 wt % of a propylene homopolymer having a melt flow rate between 40.0 g/10 min and 100.0 g/10 min; and B) from 3.0 wt % to 9.4 wt % of a propylene ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content ranging from 22 wt % to 38 wt %; wherein the polypropylene composition having: i) a xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. ranging from 5 wt % to 13.0 wt %; ii) the ethylene derived units content on the fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C. ranging from 0.3 wt % to 1.6 wt %; iii) the ethylene derived units content on the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranging from 13.2 wt % to 27.0 wt %; and (iv) a melt flow rate, MFR between 35.0 g/10 min and 70.0 g/10 min.