Abstract: A fixture for removably securing a plurality of components includes a hollow body including a plurality of channels and a plurality of sets of holes. The fixture further includes a plurality of hollow wedges and a plurality of sets of balls. Upon an axial movement of an elongate member in a first direction, the elongate member axially moves a first hollow wedge, thereby causing one or more elastic members to be sequentially compressed and move the subsequent hollow wedges. Upon the axial movement, a frustoconical surface portion of each hollow wedge moves the corresponding set of balls radially outwards within the corresponding set of holes, such that each ball extends partially into the corresponding channel, thereby moving the corresponding component into locking engagement with the corresponding channel.

Abstract: Technology for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed herein that allows a drone to be flown along a computed spline, while also accommodating in-flight modifications. In various implementations, a UAV includes a flight control subsystem and an electromechanical subsystem. The flight control subsystem records keyframes during flight and computes a spline based on the keyframes. The flight control subsystem then saves the computed spline for playback, at which time the UAV automatically flies in accordance with the computed spline.

Abstract: A plumbing system is provided with a digital mixer valve providing a principal stream having a controlled temperature and flow rate. A fluid delivery device is also provided downstream of the digital mixer valve, the fluid delivery device having two or more sets of outlets, each of the two or more sets of outlets comprising at least two outlets, and having an outlet operating valve being disposed upstream of each set of outlets and being operable to control fluid flow to the set of outlets downstream thereof. A communication link is also provided between the digital mixer valve and the outlet operating valves. The digital mixer valve is configured, in use, to adjust the temperature and flow rate of the principal stream in dependence upon which set of outlets or combination of sets of outlets is in operation at a given time.

Abstract: Engineered antibody compounds and conjugates thereof, are provided, said antibody compounds and conjugates thereof are useful as agents for cancer immunotherapy. Engineered antibody compounds may include one or more amino acid residue substitutions within the constant regions of the antibody engineered into a parental antibody. Amino acid residue substitutions may include substitution of cysteine or alanine.

Abstract: A system is disclosed herein, including a cushion including a plurality of tactors and a plurality of air bladders disposed adjacent the plurality of tactors, a pump assembly operably connected to the plurality of bladders, a processor, and a memory operatively coupled to the processor. The memory includes instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine an inflation sequence for the plurality of air bladders, determine a deflation sequence for the plurality of air bladders, output commands to the pump assembly corresponding to the inflation sequence and the deflation sequence, and output vibrate commands to the plurality of tactors.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a prosthetic foot configured to attach to a residual limb, comprising an upper member, a lower member and compression torsion joint. The upper member comprises an upper flange, a mating post, and mounting portion configured to attach to the residual limb. The lower member comprises a mating portion, a lower flange, and a mounting portion configured to attach to the prosthetic foot. The compression torsion joint couples the upper member to the lower member and is configured to limit the vertical movement and torsional movement of the upper member with respect to the lower member.

Abstract: In some examples, an array sensor temperature control system is provided. The system may include an array sensor for generating a two-dimensional image, the two-dimensional image including a plurality of pixels or cells indicative of a temperature of a monitored component; a controller for controlling a heating or cooling device to adjust the temperature of the monitored component; and an array sensor controller activated by a power source and being in communication with the array sensor and controller.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a substrate, a semiconductor device disposed over the substrate, the semiconductor device having a surface electrode structure, and a saccharide coating formed over the surface electrode structure. The saccharide coating can be removed prior to use. The semiconductor device can further include a well and optionally a bead disposed in the well.

Abstract: A system for integrated monitoring of a subsurface gas storage site including a power supply; the sensor platform including a plurality of sensors configured to collect monitoring data, where at least one sensor in the plurality of sensors includes a first sensor configured to collect first monitoring data on a first physical characteristic of the subsurface gas storage site; at least one sensor in the plurality of sensors includes a second sensor configured to collect second monitoring data on a second physical characteristic of the subsurface gas storage site; the first physical characteristic is a different physical characteristic than the second physical characteristic; and the sensor platform is configured to transmit the monitoring data to a processing computer; the processing computer configured to process the monitoring data, and transmit the monitoring data to a cloud computing platform; and the cloud computing platform.

Abstract: Generating a compound predictor block includes generating a first predictor block and generating a second predictor block. The first predictor block includes a first pixel and the second predictor block includes a second pixel. The first and the second pixels are located at a same location within the first predictor block and the second predictor block, respectively. A first weight is determined for the first pixel based on a difference between a first value of the first pixel and a second value of the second pixel. A second weight is determined for the second pixel based on the first weight. The compound predictor block is generated by combining the first predictor block and the second predictor block. The compound predictor block includes a weighted pixel that is determined based on a weighted sum of the first pixel and the second pixel based on the first weight and the second weight.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a substrate, a semiconductor device disposed over the substrate, the semiconductor device having a surface electrode structure, and a saccharide coating formed over the surface electrode structure. The saccharide coating can be removed prior to use. The semiconductor device can further include a well and optionally a bead disposed in the well.

Abstract: A fastening tool for driving a fastener into a workpiece is described herein. The fastening tool includes a contact trip, a magnet, and a magnetometer. The contact trip is disposed at a first end of the fastening tool and is configured to move toward a second end of the fastening tool opposite of the first end when the contact trip engages the workpiece. The magnet is configured to generate a magnetic field. The magnet is coupled to the contact trip such that movement of the contact trip causes the magnet to move. The magnetometer is configured to detect a change in the magnetic field generated by the magnet when the magnet moves relative to the magnetometer and, based on the detected change in the magnetic field, to generate a signal indicating when the contact trip engages the workpiece.

Abstract: A storytelling interface comprising a map panel and a genealogy panel, and methods for using the same, are described. The storytelling interface facilitates dynamic and automatic scaling and relocation of the map panel based on a user's location within the genealogy panel, which facilitates a continuous scrolling operation to navigate between different sections of the genealogy panel. The storytelling interface facilitates a user receiving, viewing, and interacting with DNA and ethnic communities results determined from DNA testing, and allows a user to navigate through pertinent communities in both time and/or space.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.

Abstract: Technology for generating and displaying a graphical user interface for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed herein that generates and updates a representation of a spline flight path. In various implementations, a graphical user interface detects user interactions with a remote control device directing the flight control subsystem of the UAV to record keyframes and to compute a spline based on the keyframes during flight. The graphical user interface displays a real-time perspective of the UAV with a representation of the spline and the keyframes overlaying the view. The graphical user interface continually updates the representation as the UAV flies and when the spline is updated as the keyframes are updated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific binding molecules, such as T cell receptors (TCRs), that bind the HLA-A*02 restricted peptide KVLEYVIKV (SEQ ID NO: 1) derived from the germline cancer antigen MAGEA1. The specific binding molecules may comprise non-natural mutations within the alpha and/or beta variable domains relative to a native MAGEA1 TCR. The specific binding molecules of the invention are particularly suitable for use as novel immunotherapeutic reagents for the treatment of malignant disease.

Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and apparatuses to test production tools and related electrical components therefor including individual printed-circuit boards (PCBs). In one example, a test-plug hardware-platform includes at least one input/output (I/O) connector, and a configurable control system to provide command and operational signals through the I/O connector and collect data through the I/O connector from at least one PCB under test. A wireless-mesh network within the test-plug hardware-platform can interface wirelessly with at least the PCB under test. The at least one PCB operating within a production tool or other piece of equipment. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes embedding natural language processing (NLP) and/or user action capture into a browser to monitor a user's intent when navigating web page(s) within the browser. An indication of a navigation to a first web page via the browser is received and it is determined whether a first action attempted to be taken on the first web page matches the user's intent. In response to a determination that the first action attempted to be taken on the first web page does not match the user's intent, an intent-based blocking action is issued to prevent the first action on the first web page. A computer program product according to another embodiment includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method.

Abstract: A vehicle component balancing robot apparatus, system and method for on vehicle balancing of one or more of a tire, a wheel, bearings, brake components, and vehicle components that impart vibrations to the vehicle. The apparatus includes a frame arranged so as to connect with the vehicle. A robot of the apparatus moves relative to the frame, and is configured so that the move, relative to the frame, resolves a predetermined location of a tire-wheel assembly relative to a reference frame of the robot. The robot has at least one end effector arranged to interface the tire-wheel assembly and the robot moves the at least one end effector to other predetermined locations on a wheel rim of the tire-wheel assembly, determined based on resolution of the predetermined location of the tire-wheel assembly relative to the reference frame.