Abstract: Various implementations relate generally to multi-sensor devices. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device including a ring of radially-oriented photosensors. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device that is orientation-independent with respect to a central axis of the ring. Some implementations of the multi-sensor devices described herein further include one or more additional sensors. For example, some implementations include an axially-directed photosensor. Some implementations also can include one or more temperature sensors configured to sense an exterior temperature, for example, an ambient temperature of an outdoors environment around the multi-sensor. Additionally or alternatively, some implementations include one or more of an infrared sensor or infrared sensors, a cellular communication circuit, and a GPS module.

Abstract: A product for adsorbing one or more heavy metals from a liquid is disclosed. The product may comprise attapulgite that has been surface functionalized with a surface coating agent that includes one or more mercury affinity functional groups that chemically bond to the attapulgite surface, wherein the weight percentage of components of the product includes: 91-99 wt. % attapulgite and 1-9 wt. % surface coating agent that includes the one or more mercury affinity functional groups. The product has a surface area in the range of 115-145 m2/g as measured using the BET method. The heavy metal includes mercury and/or lead. Also disclosed is a method of producing the product and a method of adsorbing at least one heavy metal in a liquid using the product.

Abstract: The disclosure describes embodiments of systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable storage media that utilize a variety of machine learning models and a base limit value model to generate user interface elements that transparently and efficiently present current and future base limit values for user accounts. For example, the disclosed systems can utilize a machine learning model to determine a base limit value, subsequent base limit value, and user activity conditions to achieve the subsequent base limit value for a user account. Then, the disclosed systems can display a base limit progress element that indicates progress towards fulfilling the user activity conditions to achieve the subsequent base limit value. For example, the disclosed systems can display, within a graphical user interface, multiple base limit progress elements that indicate progress towards fulfilling the user activity conditions in separate time-based segments (e.g.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating heat and/or drought tolerance in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding heat and/or drought-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased heat and/or drought tolerance and plant products produced from plants having increased heat and/or drought tolerance.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to devices for media handoff. An example device includes a first transceiver configured to transmit and receive signals to communicate with a second transceiver of a handoff device. The signals are indicative of an orientation and a position of the first transceiver relative to the second transceiver. The device also includes an inertial measurement unit configured to measure changes in angular orientation or position of the device. Additionally, the device includes a memory. The memory stores a first set of instructions. Further, the device includes a processor communicatively coupled to the first transceiver, the inertial measurement unit, and the memory. The processor is configured to execute the first of instructions to cause the handoff device to output a piece of media.

Abstract: Various implementations relate generally to multi-sensor devices. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device including a ring of radially-oriented photosensors. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device that is orientation-independent with respect to a central axis of the ring. Some implementations of the multi-sensor devices described herein further include one or more additional sensors. For example, some implementations include an axially-directed photosensor. Some implementations also can include one or more temperature sensors configured to sense an exterior temperature, for example, an ambient temperature of an outdoors environment around the multi-sensor. Additionally or alternatively, some implementations include one or more of an infrared sensor or infrared sensors, a cellular communication circuit, and a GPS module.

Abstract: A power converter is provided that includes a power inverter, a rectifier circuit and an isolation transformer circuit. The power inverter is to convert a direct current (DC) input to an alternating current (AC) output, the power inverter including N bridge circuits connected in parallel, where N>1. The rectifier circuit is to convert the AC output to a DC output, the rectifier circuit including N+1 series diode pairs connected in parallel. The isolation transformer circuit is coupled to and between the power inverter and the rectifier circuit to transfer the AC output from the power inverter to the rectifier circuit, the isolation transformer circuit including N transformers. Respective ones of the N transformers are coupled to one of the N bridge circuits and two of the N+1 series diode pairs.

Abstract: A coating composition includes (a) a melamine resin having imino and methylol functional groups that together comprise 30 mole % or greater of the total functionality of the melamine resin; and (b) at least one polymer reactive with (a) that is obtained from components including polytetrahydrofuran and a carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof. The polytetrahydrofuran includes greater than 20 weight % of the components that form the polymer (b) and the carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof includes greater than 5 weight % of the components that form the polymer (b). The polymer (b) has an acid value of at least 15 based on the total resin solids of the polymer (b).

Abstract: An improved particle beam inspection apparatus, and more particularly, a particle beam inspection apparatus including an improved load lock unit is disclosed. An improved load lock system may comprise a plurality of supporting structures configured to support a wafer and a conditioning plate including a heat transfer element configured to adjust a temperature of the wafer. The load lock system may further comprise a gas vent configured to provide a gas between the conditioning plate and the wafer and a controller configured to assist with the control of the heat transfer element.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: A method includes generating an authoring representation of a machine learning pipeline based on a received input, where the authoring representation is configured to manage one or more machine learning operations. The method also includes receiving an indication of an operation to be performed on the authoring representation. The method further includes translating the authoring representation to an intermediate representation based on the operation and optimizing the intermediate representation. In addition, the method includes translating the intermediate representation to an execution representation that is understood by one or more machine learning executors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of amplifying a nucleic acid sequence, wherein the method comprises subjecting a reaction mixture to at least one amplification cycle, wherein the reaction mixture comprises a double-stranded nucleic acid and at least two primers capable of annealing to complementary strands of the double-stranded nucleic acid and amplifying at least one short tandem repeat (STR) using a Family A DNA polymerase in a Fast PCR protocol having a two-step amplification cycle in 25 seconds or less. Also disclosed are real-time PCR methods using the two-step protocol and kits for STR profiling using the Fast PCR protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of amplifying a nucleic acid sequence, wherein the method comprises subjecting a reaction mixture to at least one amplification cycle, wherein the reaction mixture comprises a double-stranded nucleic acid and at least two primers capable of annealing to complementary strands of the double-stranded nucleic acid and amplifying at least one short tandem repeat (STR) using a Family A DNA polymerase in a Fast PCR protocol having a two-step amplification cycle in 25 seconds or less. Also disclosed are real-time PCR methods using the two-step protocol and kits for STR profiling using the Fast PCR protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: A memory inspecting method and a memory inspecting system are proposed. The memory inspecting system includes a testing machine and a computer system. The memory inspecting method includes: performing a first data retention time test on a plurality of memory chips to obtain a plurality of first qualified memory chips; performing a second data retention time test on the first qualified memory chips to obtain a plurality of second qualified memory chips; performing a third data retention time test on the second qualified memory chips to obtain a plurality of third qualified memory chips. Performing a statistical analysis step on the third qualified memory chips according to a first data retention time, a second data retention time and a third data retention time of each of the third qualified memory chips is for obtaining at least one final qualified memory chip.

Abstract: A memory inspecting method and a memory inspecting system are proposed. The memory inspecting system includes a testing machine and a computer system. The memory inspecting method includes: performing a first data retention time test on a plurality of memory chips to obtain a plurality of first qualified memory chips; performing a second data retention time test on the first qualified memory chips to obtain a plurality of second qualified memory chips; performing a third data retention time test on the second qualified memory chips to obtain a plurality of third qualified memory chips. Performing a statistical analysis step on the third qualified memory chips according to a first data retention time, a second data retention time and a third data retention time of each of the third qualified memory chips is for obtaining at least one final qualified memory chip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of amplifying a nucleic acid sequence, wherein the method comprises subjecting a reaction mixture to at least one amplification cycle, wherein the reaction mixture comprises a double-stranded nucleic acid and at least two primers capable of annealing to complementary strands of the double-stranded nucleic acid and amplifying at least one short tandem repeat (STR) using a Family A DNA polymerase in a Fast PCR protocol having a two-step amplification cycle in 25 seconds or less. Also disclosed are real-time PCR methods using the two-step protocol and kits for STR profiling using the Fast PCR protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of amplifying a nucleic acid sequence, wherein the method comprises subjecting a reaction mixture to at least one amplification cycle, wherein the reaction mixture comprises a double-stranded nucleic acid and at least two primers capable of annealing to complementary strands of the double-stranded nucleic acid and amplifying at least one short tandem repeat (STR) using a Family A DNA polymerase in a Fast PCR protocol having a two-step amplification cycle in 25 seconds or less. Also disclosed are real-time PCR methods using the two-step protocol and kits for STR profiling using the Fast PCR protocol.