Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are configured to apply k-anonymity to an answer to a query sent to a relational database. A query to the relational database is obtained, the relational database containing a plurality of records. A frequency of occurrence of the attributes in the relational database is determined, an anonymization rule set is created based on the frequency of occurrence of the attributes, the anonymization rule set defining which attributes are to be suppressed in the answer to the query, the anonymization rule set is used to generate the answer to the query, wherein the answer to the query has k-anonymity, and a display or other device is controlled based on the answer to the query.

Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of Formula (I), stereoisomers, side compounds thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of manufacturing such compounds, using silylation reagents and producing compositions and products made using such methods. More particularly, this disclosure describes manufacture of trofinetide and side products, compositions and products containing such compounds, for pharmaceutical uses to treat neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorders.

Abstract: Techniques to provide transaction redundancy in an IC include receiving an original memory access request directed to a first memory aperture, constructing a redundant memory access directed to a second memory aperture, and selectively returning a response of the first or second memory aperture to an originator based on contents of the responses. For a write operation, if acknowledgement indicators of the responses indicate success, a response is returned to the originator. For a read operation, if acknowledgement indicators of the responses indicate success and data returned in the response match one another, a response is returned to the originator. If the acknowledgement indicators indicate success, but the data does not match, a retry of the original and redundant read requests is initiated. If any of the acknowledgement indicators do not indicate success, an error is declared. In a mixed-criticality embodiment, the redundant memory access request may be constructed selectively.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe memories in a processor system in an integrated circuit (IC) that can be assigned to either a cache coherent domain or an I/O domain, rather than being statically assigned by a designer of the IC. That is, the user or customer can assign the memories to domain that best suits their desires. Further, the memories can be reassigned to a different domain if the user later changes her mind.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.

Abstract: An autonomous surface cleaning apparatus includes a body including a chassis and an outer shell mounted to the chassis, a drive system carried by the body, a cleaning assembly projecting forward beyond a front surface of the outer shell, the cleaning assembly having a generally planar front surface, and a forward bumper mounted to the front surface of the cleaning assembly. The apparatus further includes a plurality of forwardmost contact sensors disposed behind the forward bumper and arranged to detect displacement of the forward bumper relative to the cleaning assembly, a first plurality of shell contact sensors each being arranged to detect longitudinal displacement of the outer shell relative, and a second plurality of shell contact sensors each being arranged to detect lateral displacement of the outer shell relative to both the chassis and the cleaning assembly.

Abstract: A medical device such as a stent or medical balloon is functionalised prior to coating with a bioactive material, specifically by carboxylic acidification of the contact surface or surfaces of the medical device. The preferred process involves washing a stent or other medical device in a washing solution which may be sodium hydroxide, soaking in a carboxylic acid solution, rinsing in water to remove excess carboxylic acid, allowing to dry before applying a bioactive agent layer. It has been found that washing after functionalisation removes excess carboxylic acid and enhances the retention of bioactive agent on the contact surface or surfaces of the medical device leading to a more uniform and consistent layer of bioactive agent.

Abstract: A joist assembly system that is structured for dynamic retrieval of components, dynamic and precise positioning and location of retrieved components, assembly of the components to form a joist, and delivery of the assembled joist. The joist assembly system has a plurality of material handling systems, a plurality of welding systems, and a rigging table system. The material handling systems are structured to load and position the components such as chords and webs onto the rigging table. The rigging table in turn supports the chords or webs. Subsequently, the plurality of welding systems weld the webs to the chords to form the joist.

Abstract: There is provided a mobile robot including a chassis, a drive system, and a collision detection system. The collision detection system includes first and second parts of the mobile robot, the first and second body parts being disconnected and moveable relative to the chassis in response to a collision with an object, and first and second sensors configured to sense relative movement between the chassis and the first and second body parts respectively and, in a collision event, to send a control signal causing the drive system to take corrective action. The mass of the second body part is substantially lower than the mass of the first body part.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system including a wearable support configured to be supported on a head of a user, and an air delivery mask which is shaped to bound, at least partially, an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The wearable support includes a left side support and a right side support which support the air delivery mask therebetween; and a left side motor and a right side motor configured to drive a respective left or right side air flow towards or away from the air delivery region, each of the left and right side motors being mounted within a respective left or right side motor housing on a respective one of the left and right side supports so that, when the wearable support is supported on the head in use, the motors sit rearward of or above the user's ears.

Abstract: An electrical-discharge machining tool comprising a ground electrode, a moveable and activatable assistive electrode and a cutting electrode, a first conduit for supplying a dielectric and a second conduit for flushing dielectric material, wherein when used on a dielectric layer on a substrate the assistive electrode is activated and positioned substantially between the ground electrode and the cutting electrode.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system including a wearable support configured to be supported on or around a head region of a user, and an air delivery mask connected to the wearable support which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The air delivery mask includes an illumination source configured to illuminate the air delivery region, wherein the illumination source is directional and is oriented to target the air delivery region. The system or ‘air purifier’ is configured to direct light to the area occupied by the user's mouth when the air purifier is worn, as well as in some examples providing illumination to a mask or visor of the product itself. Examples herein are more visually appealing but the form of illumination means that the user's face is more visible to others which reduces facial features being obscured.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system including a wearable support for on or around a head region of a user; and an air delivery mask connected to the wearable support which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The air delivery mask includes an illumination source located along a longitudinal edge of the air delivery mask, and a control system that is configured to control the illumination source to convey information to a user in response to data received by the control system. The system is configured to direct light to the area occupied by the user's mouth when the air purifier is worn. The form of illumination means that the user's face is more visible to others which reduces facial features being obscured. The control system enables the product to be interactive for the user, delivering status information, and other data to enhance the user experience.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system including a wearable support configured to be supported on or around a head region of a user; and an air delivery mask connected to the wearable support which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The air delivery mask includes an illumination source including one or more light emitting elements located along a longitudinal edge of the air delivery mask. The system or ‘air purifier’ is configured to direct light to the area occupied by the user's mouth when the air purifier is worn, as well as in some examples providing illumination to a mask or visor of the product itself. Examples herein are more visually appealing but the form of illumination means that the user's face is more visible to others which therefore reduces facial features being obscured.

Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of Formula (I), stereoisomers, side compounds thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of manufacturing such compounds, using silylation reagents and producing compositions and products made using such methods. More particularly, this disclosure describes manufacture of trofinetide and side products, compositions and products containing such compounds, for pharmaceutical uses to treat neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorders.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system or air purifier including a wearable support configured to be supported on a head region of a user and having a first end connected to a first audio earpiece and a second end connected to a second audio earpiece; an air delivery mask in the form of an elongated bar that includes first and second ends connected to the wearable support and which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The wearable support and the air delivery mask include a respective flexible region which allows both the wearable support and the air delivery mask to fold into a compact configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for detecting, identifying and treating glaucoma diseases. More particularly, this invention discloses compositions and methods for affecting intraocular pressure and increasing ocular outflows in glaucoma. Compositions and methods provided include purified and synthesized extracellular vesicle complexes from glaucoma ocular humor for use in methods and devices for detecting, characterizing and treating glaucoma diseases along with active agents. The presence of extracellular vesicle complexes in glaucoma can also be used as a biomarker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for the production of polyol modified polyalkenylene terephthalates and the application of such polyol modified polyalkylene therephtalate on wire enamels.

Abstract: A delivery system comprises a catheter configured to be delivered through a blood flow pathway of a heart and an implant configured to maintain an opening in a tissue wall to allow blood flow through the opening and into the blood flow pathway and be delivered via the catheter. The implant is at least partially composed of a flexible material to allow the implant to bend with the catheter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for the production of polyol modified polyalkenylene terephthalates and the application of such polyol modified polyalkylene therephtalate on wire enamels.