Abstract: A technique for improving wireless communication characteristics involving matching transmitter antenna patterns to receiver antenna patterns. In a specific implementation, the transmitter antenna pattern adapts to changing parameters, such as when a smartphone is initially held in a first orientation and is later held in a second orientation. Because the transmitter antenna pattern matches receiver antenna patterns, signal quality between stations improves. In some implementations, antennas are organized and mounted to maximize spatial diversity to cause peak gains in different directions.

Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for automatic cluster scaling. A processor can receive a metric of a first metric type for a cluster of computing devices and an identification of a version of an application and. The processor can aggregate a metric of the first metric type for the version of the application and the metric for the cluster of computing devices to establish an third metric. The processor can determine the third metric exceeds a threshold for the first metric type for the cluster of computing devices, the threshold proportional to a capacity of the cluster of computing devices for the first metric type. The processor can increase a size of the cluster of computing devices.

Abstract: The invention provides novel Fc-fusion proteins of interferon tau and compositions thereof, methods of their preparation and therapeutic use thereof in treating coronavirus (e.g., COVID-19 virus/SARS-CoV-2 and hCoV229E) viral infections, and related diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to novel therapeutic uses of interferon tau as an antiviral agent. More particularly, the invention provides novel compositions of interferon tau and methods of therapeutic use thereof in treating viral infections and related diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides novel PEGylated interferon tau and therapeutic uses thereof. More particularly, the invention provides novel PEGylated interferon tau compositions, methods of their preparation, and methods of therapeutic use thereof in treating viral infections (e.g., coronavirus or flavivirus infections) and various other diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present application is directed to an electrical system including a housing configured to hold electrical components within an internal volume. In one aspect the electrical system is a power transformer. A sensor is mounted to the housing and is configured to sense a parameter associated with one or more electrical components during operation of the electrical system. A control system including a communication unit and a data processing unit is operable for analyzing the sensed parameter and comparing the sensed parameter to a predetermined minimum or maximum threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (X) or a tautomer, stereoisomer, prodrug, crystal form, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound and a use.

Abstract: The invention relates to (S)-6-((1 R,2E,4E,8E,10S)-11-(4-fluorophenoxy)-1,10-dihydroxyundeca-2,4,8-trien-6-yn-1-yl)-1,4-dioxan-2-one (compound (1)), which is a lactone-containing analog of lipoxin A4 (LXA4). In particular, the invention features pharmaceutical compositions including compound (1) and the use of compound (1) for the treatment of a disorder (e.g., a fibrotic disorder or an inflammatory disorder, such as an autoimmune disorder) in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to cannabinoid compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including one or more cannabinoid compounds, and the use of pharmaceutical compositions including one or more cannabinoid compounds for the treatment of a disease or condition (e.g., a fibrotic disease or an inflammatory disease) in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Self-powered switches include a switch housing having an externally accessible user input member, a coil assembly, and a magnet arranged therein such that at least one of the coil assembly and the magnet move relative to each other responsive to movement of the user input member between first and second switch positions, and a control circuit held in the switch housing and coupled to first and second terminals of the coil assembly. The control circuit is configured to detect respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly responsive to the movement of the user input member, and selectively transmit first and second wireless control signals to a remote receiver based on the respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly, respectively. Related circuits and methods of operation are also discussed.

Abstract: An electronic device that is configured to be coupled to an alternating current (AC) power unit that includes an AC input power signal is described. The electronic device includes a reference signal generator circuit that is configured to generate a reference signal based on a direct current (DC) power source, a voltage divider circuit that is configured to scale the reference signal for application to the AC input power signal to generate a divided AC input power signal, an amplifier circuit that is configured to output a fault indication signal responsive to the divided AC input power signal, and an amplifier control circuit that is coupled to the amplifier circuit and is configured to control a fault indication signal level of the fault indication signal that is output by the amplifier circuit. Related methods and computer program products are also described.

Abstract: Self-powered switches include a switch housing having an externally accessible user input member, a coil assembly, and a magnet arranged therein such that at least one of the coil assembly and the magnet move relative to each other responsive to movement of the user input member between first and second switch positions, and a control circuit held in the switch housing and coupled to first and second terminals of the coil assembly. The control circuit is configured to detect respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly responsive to the movement of the user input member, and selectively transmit first and second wireless control signals to a remote receiver based on the respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly, respectively. Related circuits and methods of operation are also discussed.