Abstract: Methods and systems for securely rendering a security feature with image data to be printed, can involve providing within the image data, data relating to a group of spots, and within the image data, mixing spots of two or more spot sizes among the group of spots to embed information within a stochastic or frequency modulation halftone image. In an embodiment, operations may be implemented for rendering a part of the image with a first spot among the group of spots and a remaining portion of the image with a second spot among the group of spots, wherein the second spot is smaller in size than the first spot.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for a pest control device mounting system configured for mounting pest control devices in a building and using them to control pests. The pest control device mounting system including a mounting bracket, which may have a circumferential portion defining a portal. In some examples, the mounting bracket includes a flange portion suitable for attaching to the perimeter of a cavity in a building surface. The pest control device mounting system including a plug configured to be removably attached to the mounting bracket and to substantially close the portal when attached to the mounting bracket, wherein the plug is configured to accommodate a pest control device.

Abstract: A lighting system for illuminating an area. The lighting system includes at least one luminaire disposed in an area, wherein the luminaire includes a housing having a light exit aperture at a distal end, a first light source configured to emit visible light, and a second light source configured to emit ultraviolet light. The second light source is disposed in the housing between the first light source and the light exit aperture and allows at least some of the visible light emitted by the first light source to pass therethrough. The lighting system also includes a controller operatively coupled to the second light source of the at least one luminaire, and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the controller. In some embodiments, the controller receives one or more signals from the at least one sensor indicating detection of occupancy of the area, and in response illuminate the second light source.

Abstract: A prefilled cutaneous patch is provided for testing for allergic contact dermatitis and/or skin sensitivity. The patch comprises one or more wells containing ingredients that may be mixed with a suitable base (e.g., petrolatum, an aqueous solution, an anhydrous compound). The patch further comprises a backing that features an adhesive surface for adhering to a user's skin, and one or more landmarks that facilitate marking of the skin to visually demonstrate an orientation of the applied patch (e.g., which end is up, locations of wells). A landmark may comprise a dye or ink, which may be installed in one or more wells or elsewhere on the patch such that it is transferred to the user's skin when the patch is applied. Also, or alternatively, a landmark may comprise a stencil through which the user may mark the skin with a pattern that promotes interpretation of the results of the testing.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing with a light exit aperture, wherein the housing houses a first light source which emits visible light and a second light source which emits ultraviolet (UV) light. The second light source is disposed within the housing between the first light source and the light exit aperture and allows at least some of the visible light emitted by the first light source to pass therethrough.

Abstract: The disclosure provides CRISPR RNAs and methods of treating viral infections.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides proteins, nucleic acids, systems and methods for editing genomic material and method of treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and fragments that bind to a V-domain Ig Suppressor of T cell Activation (VISTA), and methods of eliciting certain biological responses using the antibodies. Methods of identifying anti-VISTA antibodies capable of eliciting certain biological responses are also included.

Abstract: A switch includes a first terminal, a second terminal, and a third terminal. The switch includes an output node coupled to the second terminal and the third terminal. The switch includes a contactor coupled to the first terminal and movable between at least a first position and a second position. The first terminal is coupled to the second terminal when the contactor is in the first position. The first terminal is coupled to the third terminal when the contactor is in the second position. When the contactor is in the first position, the switch is configured to provide direct current power at the output node. When the contactor is in the second position, the switch is configured to provide alternating current power at the output node.

Abstract: A physiologically stable fluorophore includes a terminal moiety including a terminal reactive site that reacts with a reactive group of a substrate; a stability linker covalently bonded to the terminal moiety; and a bridge moiety covalently bonded to the stability linker such that the stability linker is interposed through chemical bonds between the bridge moiety and the terminal moiety; and a fluorescent moiety covalently bonded to the bridge moiety of the redox moiety and including: an electron bandgap mediator that is covalently bonded to the bridge moiety; a coordinate center covalently bonded to the electron bandgap mediator and that forms a Zwitterionic member with an atom in the electron bandgap mediator; and a steric hinder bonded to the electron bandgap mediator to provide steric hindrance for protection of the coordinate center.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing, a first light source, and a second light source. The housing includes a light exit aperture defined therein. The first light source is disposed in the housing. The first light source emits visible light. The second light source is also disposed in the housing. The second light source is between the first light source and the light exit aperture. The second light source emits ultraviolet light. The second light source further allows at least some of the light emitted by the first light source to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A switch includes a first terminal, a second terminal, and a third terminal. The switch includes an output node coupled to the second terminal and the third terminal. The switch includes a contactor coupled to the first terminal and movable between at least a first position and a second position. The first terminal is coupled to the second terminal when the contactor is in the first position. The first terminal is coupled to the third terminal when the contactor is in the second position. When the contactor is in the first position, the switch is configured to provide direct current power at the output node. When the contactor is in the second position, the switch is configured to provide alternating current power at the output node.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a body and a control panel assembly coupled to the body. The control panel assembly may include a base plate coupled to the body, a display panel coupled to the base plate, and an input device coupled to the display panel. In some examples, the control panel assembly may move from a first position in which the display panel is at least partially retracted in the body to a second position in which the display panel and the input device are extended out from the body. The display panel may be positioned at a first predefined angle relative to the base plate and the input device may be positioned at a second predefined angle relative to the display panel.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a body and a control panel assembly coupled to the body. The control panel assembly may include a base plate coupled to the body, a display panel coupled to the base plate, and an input device coupled to the display panel. In some examples, the control panel assembly may move from a first position in which the display panel is at least partially retracted in the body to a second position in which the display panel and the input device are extended out from the body. The display panel may be positioned at a first predefined angle relative to the base plate and the input device may be positioned at a second predefined angle relative to the display panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides proteins, nucleic acids, systems and methods for modulating RNA. In some embodiments, the proteins, nucleic acids, systems and methods are used for targeted RNA cleavage. In other embodiments, the proteins, nucleic acids, systems and methods are used for trans-splicing of RNA molecules.

Abstract: Systems and methods for backup power sources and controls for Power over Ethernet light sources are provided. In one example embodiment, a lighting system includes one or more light sources configured to receive power over one or more Ethernet cables. The lighting system also includes a battery pack comprising an energy storage medium. The battery pack can be configured to provide power to the one or more light sources over one or more Ethernet cables. The lighting system can also include an output control circuit configured to manage delivery of power from the battery pack to the one or more light sources.

Abstract: We provide a system that detects skin contact reactions to a set of allergens. During operation, the system enables a user to acquire an image of a patch area through a camera in a portable device, wherein the patch area is located on the skin of a patient, and wherein a patch containing the set of allergens was applied to the patch area for a period of time and removed before the image was acquired. Next, the system preprocesses the image so that a resulting preprocessed image of the patch area has a prespecified size and orientation. The system then performs image-processing operations on the preprocessed image to identify regions of the patch area corresponding to positive skin contact reactions. The system labels each identified region with a specific allergen that was applied to the region to produce test results, which identify specific allergens that produced positive skin contact reactions.

Abstract: The disclosure provides tandem arrays of CRISPR RNAs and methods of use.

Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided. The lighting fixture includes a sensor, a first power circuit configured to produce a first driving current for the sensor, a second power circuit a first power circuit configured to produce a second driving current for the sensor, and a switching device connected to the power supply. The switching device is configured to move between a first position and a second position, and to connect the first power circuit to a power supply in the first position, and connect the second power circuit to the power supply in the second position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides proteins, nucleic acids, systems and methods for enhancing the synthesis of a protein.