Abstract: Processes for conversion of propylene polyol feed into useful petrochemical products, including olefin monomers, are described. Such processes comprise: adding a feed stream comprising one or more propylene polyols to a dehydration cleavage reaction zone in the presence of a dehydration cleavage catalyst and reacting at a pressure and temperature sufficient to form a product stream comprising propionaldehyde, a dioxolane component, and a dioxane component; and adding the product stream and hydrogen to a dehydration reaction zone in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form and reacting at a pressure and temperature sufficient to form a second product stream comprising a propanol component. The second product can be added to a dehydration reaction zone in the presence of a dehydration catalyst and reacted at a pressure and temperature sufficient to form a third product stream comprising propylene.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for making allele calls, and for determining the ploidy state, in one or a small set of cells, or where a limited quantity of genetic data is available. Poorly or incorrectly measured base pairs, missing alleles and missing regions are reconstructed and the haplotypes are determined using expected similarities between the target genome and the knowledge of the genomes of genetically related individuals. In one embodiment, incomplete genetic data from an embryonic cell are reconstructed at a plurality of loci using the genetic data from both parents, and possibly one or more sperm and/or sibling embryos. In another embodiment, the chromosome copy number can be determined using the same input data. In another embodiment, these determinations are made for embryo selection during IVF, for non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, or for making phenotypic predictions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds (I) wherein the integers are as defined in the description, and where the compounds may be useful as medicaments, for instance for use in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method implemented by a vehicle UWB system including at least two UWB sensors, with a view to determining a zone in which a UWB device is located among a predetermined set of zones, by applying a function dependent on a set of physical quantities. The function comprises one or more generalized linear models. The method comprises, by each respective UWB sensor, a measurement with a view to obtaining a measured value of the respective physical quantity. The method comprises, for each generalized linear model comprising at least one physical quantity for which the measurement failed, and for each physical quantity for which the measurement failed, determination of a replacement value of the physical quantity for application of the generalized linear model. The method improves localization of the UWB device.

Abstract: The present disclosure features, inter alia, compositions and systems for delivery of adhesive compositions to a site in a subject utilizing image guided delivery, as well as related methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carbon-sequestering desalination brine waste processing system comprising a carbon sequestration system and a plurality of brine removal system for a desalinization plant. The carbon sequestration system is configured to receive brine from a brine source and inject at least one of CO2 or CO into the brine to provide carbon sequestrated brine. The plurality of brine removal systems are connected in series or parallel and sequentially extract brine and water vapor from the carbon sequestrated brine. Each brine removal system includes at least one atomizing unit for spray atomization and vacuum flashing the carbon sequestrated brine into atomized water vapor and concentrated brine. Further, each subsequent brine removal system includes at least one mineral extraction unit allowing sequential removal of minerals from the concentrated brine received from a previous brine removal system, and provide minerals and stable carbon products, till substantially zero brine discharge is achieved.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-specific molecules which are capable of simultaneously binding at least two different target antigens or epitopes. The molecules comprise at least one binding domain molecule (BDM) which binds to a first target antigen or epitope, the BDM being modified for selective binding to a heterologous target, coupled to a pharmacologically active protein or peptide which is an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof or a non-antibody protein or peptide which binds to a second target antigen or epitope, the BDMs being coupled to a C-terminus of a polypeptide present within the pharmacologically active protein or peptide.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving, from a user, a request to access a target document; determining that the request is unauthorized based on a characteristic of at least one of the user, the request, or the target document; in response to the determination, dynamically generating a decoy document and replacing the target document with the decoy document; and presenting the decoy document to the user, wherein the decoy document comprises an identical format to the target document.

Abstract: A roof ventilation system and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The roof ventilation system may include a base including a base flashing, a throat extending from the base flashing, and a baffle extending at an acute angle relative to the throat. The roof ventilation system may further include a hood coupled to the base to create a passageway for air between the hood and the base.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed by an audio system including a processor and a plurality of loudspeakers, comprises receiving an audio signal to be output to a listener, obtaining a first Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF) corresponding to a first predefined listening pose of the listener, obtaining a second HRTF corresponding to a second predefined listening pose of the listener, determining, for each of the plurality of loudspeakers a respective loudspeaker signal using the audio signal, the first HRTF, and the second HRTF, and simultaneously outputting, via the plurality of loudspeakers using the loudspeaker signals, a first sound signal for the first predefined listening pose corresponding to the first HRTF and limited to a first predefined spatial zone, and a second sound signal for the second predefined listening pose corresponding to the second HRTF and limited to a second predefined spatial zone different from the first predefined spatial zone.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking the position of one or more head-mounted display (HMD) system components of an HMD system. The HMD components may carry a plurality of angle sensitive detectors or other types of detectors. The HMD system may be operative to detect corrupted position tracking samples, allowing such samples to be ignored, thereby improving the position tracking process. Control circuitry causes light sources to emit light according a specified pattern, and receives sensor data from the plurality of detectors. Control circuitry may process the sensor data, for example using machine learning or other techniques, to track a position of one or more HMD components.

Abstract: An induction heater module is disclosed comprising a (510) threaded connector couplable to a power source, an induction circuit electrically connected to the (510) threaded connector, and an induction coil electrically connected to the induction circuit. An incremental ingression insert adjustment device is also disclosed comprising, a receptacle having an inner recess for receipt of an administration device, and an exterior surface comprising a thread having a pitch aligned with the pitch of an induction coil of an induction heater, wherein the receptacle is rotatably or insatiably engaged with the induction coil. A base for an induction heater module and a housing for an induction heater module are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating a hyperproliferative disorder in a mammal in need thereof comprising, administering to the mammal a combination of (a) an anti-cancer antibody and (b) a T cell activating agent for the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of the hyperproliferative disorder. The invention further provides methods for maintaining long-term natural killer (NK) cell antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) in the treatment of a hyperproliferative disorder in a mammal in need thereof comprising, administering to the mammal a combination of (a) an anti-cancer antibody, and (b) a T cell activating agent for the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of the hyperproliferative disorder.

Abstract: A sensor for ambient light and/or color sensing includes a pixel and circuitry. The pixel includes a plurality of pinned photodiodes selectively coupled to a floating diffusion region. The circuitry is configurable to select an integration time and to couple one or more of the plurality of pinned photodiodes to the floating diffusion region in response to a sensed intensity of radiation incident on the pixel.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system include a processor(s) that obtains extracts, from a data source, atomic actions. The processor(s) traverses the atomic actions to identify one or more recommended actions. The processor(s) maps the recommended actions to the atomic actions by associating at least one atomic action with an expected improvement level from the data source. The processor(s) generates at least one directed graph based on the mapping. The processor(s) utilizes the matrix to filter the recommended actions, into a best plan nomination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a system, method, and apparatus for tracking a tool via a digital surgical microscope. Cameras on the digital surgical microscope may capture a scene view of a medical procedure in real time, and present the scene view to the surgeon in a digitized video stream with minimal interference from the surgeon. The digital surgical microscope may process image data from each scene view in real time and use computer vision and machine learning models (e.g., neural networks) to detect and track one or more tools used over the course of the medical procedure in real-time. As the digital surgical microscope detects and tracks the tools, and responds accordingly, the surgeon can thus indirectly control, using the tools already in the surgeon's hands, various parameters of the digital surgical microscope, including the position and orientation of the robotic-arm-mounted digital surgical microscope.

Abstract: A data object from a data source is received by a distributed process in a data stream. The distributed process has a sequence of categories, each category containing one or more tasks that operate on the data object. The data object includes files that can be processed by the tasks. If the task is able to operate on the data object, then the data object is passed to the task. If the task is unable to operate on the data object, then the files in the data object are passed to a file staging area of the distributed process and stored in memory. The files in the file staging area are passed, in sequence, from the file staging area to the task that was unable to operate on the data object. The data object is outputted to a next category or data sink after being operated on by the task.

Abstract: The invention provides a device (1200) comprising (i) a light generating device (100), (ii) an air ionizer device (500), and (iii) an airflow device (600), wherein: (A) the device (1200) comprises one or more first openings (710) and a front part (750) comprising one or more second openings (720); (B) the air ionizer device (500) is configured to generate in an operational mode positively charged particles at a first electrode (510) and negatively charged particles at a second electrode (520); (C) the airflow device (600) is configured to generate in the operational mode a first airflow (610) entraining the positively charged particles and a second airflow (620) entraining the negatively charged particles; wherein the one or more first openings (710) are configured upstream of the airflow device (600) and the electrodes (510,520); wherein a first part (721) of the one or more second openings (720) is configured downstream of the airflow device (600) and the first electrode (510), and a second part (722) of th

Abstract: Provided herein are ballistic armor articles including a first layer of ballistic material modified to permit a projectile to pass therethrough, a second layer of ballistic material for inhibiting the projectile from passing therethrough, and a connecting portion of ballistic material for preventing the projectile from passing therethrough, the connecting portion extending between the first and second layers, wherein, the connecting portion is positioned to inhibit the projectile from exiting the ballistic armor article due to ricocheting or spinning caused by impact between the projectile and the second layer.

Abstract: A liquid delivery system cap device is provided. In some embodiments, an example cap device includes a body defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a liquid delivery device, a first sensor configured to output a first sensor signal indicative of a plunger of the liquid delivery device, and a processor configured to detect a plunger of the liquid delivery device based on a variation in the sensor signal of the first sensor.