Abstract: A wireless power transfer system may include a power transmitting device for transferring wireless power to a power receiving device. The power transmitting device may include control circuitry configured to negotiate a power level with the power receiving device and to detect whether the power level crosses a threshold, is equal to one of a plurality of power levels, or is within one of a plurality of ranges of power levels. Based on the results of such determination, the power transmitting device may selectively adjust a power adapter that is coupled to the power transmitting device.

Abstract: The rolling resistance of a tire has been improved without degrading industrial performance. The sidewall (30) consists of two sub-layers. A first sub-layer (FE1) of thickness E1 and volume V1 provides the expected protection functions of a sidewall as the outer wall of the tire, and a second sub-layer of the sidewall (FE2) of thickness E2 and volume V2 is optimized at low hysteresis to improve rolling resistance. The ratio V1/(V1+V2) of the volumes of the two sub-layers (FE1, FE2) is less than or equal to 0.3. The elongation at break of the compound of FE1 is greater than or equal to 200% measured at a temperature of 100° C., and the viscoelastic loss of the compound of FE2, Tan(?)max, is less than or equal to 0.10.

Abstract: A differential drive device for a transmission system for a motor vehicle, having an axis of rotation (X) includes a planet carrier supporting engagement toothing, notably axial engagement toothing. An output ring gear is rotatable about the axis of rotation and supporting engagement toothing, notably radial engagement toothing. An axially movable blocking sliding gear is provided with engagement toothing, notably radial engagement toothing, and an axially movable connection sliding gear is provided with engagement toothing, notably axial engagement toothing. The connection sliding gear and the blocking sliding gear are movable in order to assume three axial positions: a disconnected position, a connected position, and a blocked position.

Abstract: Systems, non-transitory computer readable medium, and methods for determining one or more parameters used by an e-beam for an overlay measurement are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method comprises determining an acquisition time for the overlay measurement of a wafer stack based on a plurality of characteristics of the wafer stack and a plurality of backscattered electron (BSE) yields detected at a plurality of features on the wafer stack. The method also comprises determining the one or more parameters including a landing energy of the e-beam based on optimization of the acquisition time for the overlay measurement.

Abstract: A teleoperations system may be used to modify elements in the mapping data used by an autonomous vehicle to cause the autonomous vehicle to control its trajectory based on the modified elements. In addition, in some instances, a teleoperations system may be used to generate virtual paths of travel for an autonomous vehicle based upon teleoperations system virtual path suggestion inputs.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for receiving a plurality of input images, a plurality of depth images, and a plurality of view parameters for generating a virtual view of a target subject. The systems and methods may generate a plurality of warped images based on the plurality of input images, the plurality of view parameters, and at least one of the plurality of depth images. In response to providing the plurality of depth images, the plurality of view parameters, and the plurality of warped images to a neural network, the systems and methods may receive, from the neural network, blending weights for assigning color to pixels of the virtual view of the target subject and may generate, based on the blending weights and the virtual view, a synthesized image according to the view parameters.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to the use of compositions that include antibodies, e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, affinity-matured, humanized antibodies, antibody fragments, etc., that specifically bind one or more epitopes within a Sortilin protein, e.g., human Sortilin or mammalian Sortilin, and have improved and/or enhanced functional characteristics, in treating and/or delaying progression of a disease or injury in an individual in need thereof.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of a method for scanning material using a dental ultrasonic imaging probe comprising an ultrasonic device configured for emitting ultrasound signals within at least two emitting cones and for receiving corresponding echoed ultrasound signals, the at least two emitting cones extending in different directions, the method comprising: receiving an item of information relating to a direction for emitting an ultrasound signal; selecting one of the received corresponding echoed ultrasound signals or the ultrasound signals to be emitted as a function of the received item of information.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an improved process for making certain aminoquinoline compounds that have utility as sweeteners and sweetness-enhancing agents. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides a method of making certain such aminoquinoline compounds by a process that includes reacting an aminobenzonitrile compound with an alkyl acetoacetate compound to form an enaminonitrile compound that is subsequently converted to an aminoquinoline compound.

Abstract: A device, system and method managing inventory of provider objects are provided.

Abstract: A triple-flow turbine engine for an aircraft, this turbine engine having a longitudinal axis and including upstream suspension elements which are located in a first plane perpendicular to the axis and are connected or fixed to the gas generator of the turbine engine; downstream suspension elements which are located in a second plane perpendicular to the axis and are connected or fixed to the gas generator; and thrust-absorbing rods which include first ends which are connected or fixed to the gas generator and opposing second ends which are located in a third plane perpendicular to the axis, wherein the first, second and third planes are located at a cold compartment of the gas generator.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for training a machine-learning model to generate image of biological samples, and systems and methods for generating enhanced images of biological samples. The method for training a machine-learning model to generate images of biological samples may include obtaining a plurality of training images comprising a training image of a first type, and a training image of a second type. The method may also include generating, based on the training image of the first type, a plurality of wavelet coefficients using the machine-learning model; generating, based on the plurality of wavelet coefficients, a synthetic image of the second type; comparing the synthetic image of the second type with the training image of the second type; and updating the machine-learning model based on the comparison.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a logic part configured to be supplied by a main supply voltage, comprising an always-on first power supply domain, and at least two power supply domains that are deactivated in a retention state. The logic part includes auxiliary power supply lines configured to supply each deactivated power supply domain placed in the retention state of the always-on first power supply domain.

Abstract: A method for determining a state of a cell, the cell being placed in a sample in contact with a culture medium, includes illuminating the sample with a light source and acquiring an image of the sample with an image sensor, the image sensor lying in a detection plane. From the acquired image, a position of the cell in a plane parallel to the detection plane is located and a refractive index or a relative refractive index of the cell is estimated, the relative refractive index corresponding to a refractive index of the cell relative to the refractive index of the culture medium. From the estimation, an index of interest of the cell is determined. From the index, a state of the cell among predetermined states is classified, the predetermined states including at least one apoptosis state and one living state.

Abstract: A method for controlling congestion of a private train network, which comprises a plurality of road side units and each connected to an application server, wherein each of said plurality of road side units is adapted to establish sidelink communications, comprising: aggregating congestion control information from a subset of said a plurality of road side units and railway application information by the application server; predicting congestion status of each of the subset of said a plurality of road side units by the application server based on the aggregated congestion control information and the railway application information; calculating and providing assistance information to the subset of said a plurality of road side units by the application server based on the predicted congestion status; and performing Decentralized Congestion Control by the subset of said a plurality of road side units based on the assistance information.

Abstract: There is described herein a system for determining the interaction between a test atmosphere and a simulated respiratory tract, said system comprising: (a) a first pump comprising: (i) a chamber configured for containing a first volume of gas comprising a test atmosphere; (ii) a first port adapted for receiving and outputting gas and comprising a valve for regulating the flow of gas through the first port, said valve being moveable between open and closed positions, wherein in the open position said valve is openable towards a test atmosphere or surrounding air; (iii) a second port adapted for outputting and receiving gas and comprising a valve for regulating the flow of gas through the second port, said valve being moveable between open and closed positions; (iv) a piston plate in the chamber, said piston plate comprising one or more apertures for the uptake or inflow of gas into the chamber wherein one or more, or each, of the apertures include a valve that is movable between open and closed positions and i

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for training a machine-learning model to generate image of biological samples, and systems and methods for generating enhanced images of biological samples. The method for training a machine-learning model to generate images of biological samples may include obtaining a plurality of training images comprising a training image of a first type, and a training image of a second type. The method may also include generating, based on the training image of the first type, a plurality of wavelet coefficients using the machine-learning model; generating, based on the plurality of wavelet coefficients, a synthetic image of the second type; comparing the synthetic image of the second type with the training image of the second type; and updating the machine-learning model based on the comparison.

Abstract: A track assembly, comprising a track including teeth; and a support assembly slidably connected to the track. The support assembly includes a rotatable shaft disposed at least partially in the track, a first worm coupled with the rotatable shaft and engaged with the teeth; and a second worm coupled with the rotatable shaft and movable relative to the first worm, the second worm engaged with the teeth.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an intervertebral implant comprise a body extending longitudinally along a primary axis, a baseplate, a plurality of elongated arms having a vertebral supp01i surface, the arms being articulated such that the implant has a folded-back position in which the arms are close to each other, and a deployed position in which the arms are moved away from each other, and expansion means between the folded-back and deployed positions, comprising at least two branches pivotably mounted relative to each other and attached to the elongated arms by guide means such that translation of the expansion means parallel to the primary axis causes pivoting of the branches and moves the arms away from each other.

Abstract: Head and torso first aid manikins are disclosed, along with variable flow valves for use in a head first aid manikin and first aid training systems and methods. A head manikin comprises an inlet, an outlet distinct from the inlet, and a channel allowing fluid communication between the inlet to the outlet. A variable flow valve is positionable in line with the channel. A torso manikin comprises an inflatable pouch and a fluid pressure sensor configured to detect compressions being applied to the pouch. A first aid training system comprises at least one first aid manikin comprising sensors and a computing device. A first aid training method comprises generating data from a user manipulating a first aid manikin and, in a computing device, receiving the data, comparing the data with first aid reference parameters, and displaying feedback to the user.