Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes transmitting pulse power on two wire pairs, the pulse power comprising a plurality of high voltage pulses with the high voltage pulses on the wire pairs offset between the wire pairs to provide continuous power, performing low voltage fault detection on each of the wire pairs between the high voltage pulses, and transmitting data on at least one of the wire pairs during transmittal of the high voltage pulses. Data transmittal is suspended during the low voltage fault detection.

Abstract: A method of modifying one or more cellulose fibres and/or cellulosic fabric, wherein the method comprises: (a) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least one hydrocarbon acid and at least one acid catalyst and/or at least one emulsifier; (b) treating one or more cellulose fibres and/or cellulosic fabric with the aqueous solution provided in step (a) to couple the one or more cellulose fibers and/or cellulosic fabric with the at least one hydrocarbon acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel bispecific antibodies consisting of two fusion polypeptides comprising two antigen binding domains capable of specific binding to a first target and one antigen binding domain capable of specific binding to a second target, and to methods of producing these molecules and to methods of using the same.

Abstract: A micro-gravity three-dimensional printer is disclosed, featuring a framed structure supporting a movable printing arm for printing three-dimensional objects. The printer includes a stabilizing arm extending from the framed structure and one or more stabilizing devices to prevent movement of the framed structure in a micro-gravity environment. The stabilizing arm and devices ensure the stability of the printer during printing operations in a micro-gravity setting, allowing for precise and accurate printing of three-dimensional objects. The innovative design of the printer enables efficient and reliable operation in space or other micro-gravity environments, making it ideal for manufacturing and prototyping applications in such conditions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes transmitting pulse power on two wire pairs, the pulse power comprising a plurality of high voltage pulses with the high voltage pulses on the wire pairs offset between the wire pairs to provide continuous power, performing low voltage fault detection on each of the wire pairs between the high voltage pulses, and transmitting data on at least one of the wire pairs during transmittal of the high voltage pulses. Data transmittal is suspended during the low voltage fault detection.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for preventing an electrical arc upon disconnect of a network cable. A method can include monitoring a network cable connected to a device for faults at a remote location from a connector of the network cable by observing conditions on the network cable of power applied to the network cable, wherein the network cable is for sending data and power. The method can further include detecting a fault on the network cable, wherein the fault was introduced intentionally at the connector prior to disconnecting the connector from the device. The method can further include terminating power at the remote location that is sent over the network cable to prevent an electrical arc upon disconnecting the connector from the device.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for connectors, apparatuses, and system with connectors for data and power. A connector at an end of the network cable can be configured to mate with a port in a device. The connector can include a set of data pins for connecting data wires in the network cable to the port. The connector can include a set of power pins for connecting power wires in the network cable to the port. The set of power pins can carry a higher electrical power than that carried by the set of data pins. A first spacing between adjacent power pins in the set of power pins has at least a minimum distance to reduce voltage breakdown between the adjacent power pins in the set of power pin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal insulation board (IB) comprising at least two insulating layers (A) bonded together. At least one of the at least two insulating layers (A) comprises at least one aerogel composite material, wherein the aerogel composite material comprises at least one silica aerogel (a1), at least one polymer foam (a2) and at least one flame retardant (a3). The present invention also relates to a thermal insulation system (IS) comprising the thermal insulation board (IB). Further, it relates to a process for the production of the thermal insulation board (IB) and to the use of the thermal insulation board (IB) and of the thermal insulation system (IS) for the thermal insulation of buildings, parts and/or elements of buildings.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ambient light sensing system including an optical detector located beneath a display and a detector electronics. The detector electronics includes an integrator configured to integrate an output from the detector, at least one counter which is connected to the integrator, and a memory which is connected to the integrator. The at least one counter is synchronized to a synchronization signal of the display. The at least one counter causes values to be periodically written from the integrator into the memory.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle is provided. The electrical receptacle includes a housing including a cable port configured to engage a cable adapter. The cable adapter is configured to receive a cable. The housing further includes a transformer port configured to engage a transformer adapter. The housing further includes an access port configured to engage an accessory. The electrical receptacle further includes a central connector disposed within the housing. The central connector is configured to electrically couple to the cable when the cable adapter is engaged with the cable port, the transformer adapter when the transformer adapter is engaged with the transformer port, and the accessory when the accessory is engaged with the access port.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a display screen, and an optical proximity sensor module disposed behind the display screen. The optical proximity sensor module includes a light emitter operable to produce light having a wavelength for transmission through the display screen toward a target object, and a light sensor operable to sense light reflected by the target object and having the wavelength. The optical proximity sensor module can includes means for reducing a maximum energy density of a light beam produced by the light emitter. The means for reducing the maximum energy density of the light beam is disposed between the light emitter and the display screen so as to intersect the light beam produced by the light emitter. In some cases, there are multiple light emitters collectively operable to provide sufficient optical energy for proximity sensing without producing a visible spot on the display screen.

Abstract: A pixel for an ambient light and/or color sensor includes a plurality of pinned photodiodes. The pixel also includes a floating diffusion region. A ratio of an active area of the plurality of pinned photodiodes to an area of the floating diffusion region is greater than 150.

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: Disclosed are small molecule PTPRD inhibitors and uses thereof. Methods of using the PTPRD inhibitors include methods of treating, preventing, or delaying the progression of a disorder responsive to PTPRD inhibition, including for example nicotine dependence, addiction, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and substance-use disorders such as stimulant-use disorders and opioid-use disorders.

Abstract: A pixel for an ambient light and/or color sensor includes a plurality of pinned photodiodes. The pixel also includes a floating diffusion region. A ratio of an active area of the plurality of pinned photodiodes to an area of the floating diffusion region is greater than 150.

Abstract: A data packet communication system is described, which can be implemented as a physical push based data packet communication device, such as a router, a gateway, or a controller circuit coupled to a router or a gateway adapted for controlling data packet communications. The data packet communication system is adapted to evaluate network capacity of each of the multiple networks at the time of a monitored communication event and assigns data packets accordingly.

Abstract: A method and system for acceptance data inputs required for a complete resolution of analytical or documentation process, wherein at least one subprocess can be fully resolved by receipt, recognition and application of a subset of the plurality of data inputs. Some data input is applicable in more than one subprocess of the process. A resolution of the at least one subprocess may lead to an immediate resolution of the process in a negative and/or a positive finding. Resolutions of one or more subprocesses may be indicated and/or be rendered by means of a graphical user interface. A derived value result of the subprocess, a conditional result, a negative result of the subprocess, and/or a positive result of the subprocess is communicated via an electronic communications network. One or more variations of the process evaluates data required by or related to real estate transactions and/or real estate loan qualifications.

Abstract: An improved data packet communications approach is described that is adapted for communications across unreliable connections. In particular, the approach can be implemented as systems and methods for a networked router device configured to monitor communication characteristics and to group the connections into various tiers based on their communication reliability data. When a new packet is to be communicated, the grouped connections are utilized in aggregate to meet a target transmission reliability probability (e.g., target value or a band of values).

Abstract: Provided are compounds capable of enhancing the ability of receptor-type tyrosine-protein phosphatase delta (PTPRD) to dephosphorylate a kinase. Also disclosed is a method of treating a tauopathy or restless leg syndrome in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a disclosed compound. Also disclosed are kits comprising the compounds together with instructions for treating a condition and/or a compound known for treating the condition. Finally, disclosed herein is a screening method suitable for identifying positive allosteric modulators of the ability of a receptor-type tyrosine-protein phosphatase delta (PTPRD) to dephosphorylate a kinase.