Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling data transaction between master and slave devices are described. A master port connected to a master device can include a voltage regulator, a bridging circuit connected to a network element, and a redriver circuit. In response to a data transaction corresponding to a first type of data transaction, the master port can activate the voltage regulator and deactivate the redriver circuit to support a first operation mode causing the master device to perform the data transaction with a slave device via the network element. In response to the data transaction corresponding to a second type of data transaction, the master port can deactivate the voltage regulator and activate the redriver circuit to support a second operation mode causing the master port to disconnect from a slave port connected to the slave device and the data transaction is fulfilled by a circuit connected to the slave device.

Abstract: When it comes to monitoring human health, today's consumers are limited to so called “health trackers,” which count steps and calculate calorie burns. Traditional health trackers are only capable of measuring heart rate and are limited to external measurements. These devices are not capable of obtaining the internal body data and do not have access to human fluids. The personal health shield personal cloud case cover (or “health PCCC”) can not only analyze human fluids but also fluids being consumed by the user (food and drinks). The data collected from the fluids is then compared to a cloud or local data base. The results are displayed on a phone, tablet, personal computers, television, or any other device either mounted in the PCCC or connected to the health PCCC.

Abstract: The invention provides devices for improving assay protocol compliance, reproducibility, and sensitivity. In particular, the devices of the present invention are tailored to certain single-cell sequencing assays, including single-cell RNA sequencing assays that utilize pre-templated instant partitions (PIPs) templates, wherein such devices provide improved means of holding tubes stationary while performing sample preparation, provide reproducible volume removal from tubes, allow for improved magnetic separation of analytes from buffers, and provide reproducible centrifugation of tubes.

Abstract: A single stage unequal power combiner is proposed. Instead of conventional combiner plus impedance transformer of 2-stage unequal combiner, the single stage combiner gets rid of the input impedance transformer. The single stage combiner supports adjustable transmission line impedance and reasonable mismatch loss, assuming the that power ratio of the input signals is within a certain range. The single stage combiner also has an adjustable isolation resistor for different power ratios. A structure of switchable branch characteristic impedance, switchable isolation resistor for the unequal combiner is proposed as the preferred embodiment. In one advantageous aspect, broader coverage angle in a single array module can be realized via an antenna diversity switch.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) front end device has a signal traveling from a first antenna to a second antenna in an uplink path and a signal traveling from a third antenna to a fourth antenna in a downlink path. The device is under the control of automatic on/off controller (AOOC) which upon receiving a signal indication from a receive signal detector and amplifier (RSDA) turns on the operations of power amplifier (PA) and simultaneously turns off a low noise amplifier (LNA). This LNA is turned off when the power amplifier is turned on to prevent uplink path and downlink path forming a feedback loop which would result in oscillation, noise and interference.

Abstract: A nanocrystalline magnetic conductive sheet for wireless charging and a preparation method therefor are provided. The nanocrystalline magnetic conductive sheet includes a composition of Fe(100-x-y-z-?-?-?)MxCuyM?zSi?B?X?, saturation magnetic induction is greater than or equal to 1.25 T. The preparation method includes preparing an alloy with a preset composition of into an alloy strip with an initial state of amorphousness by a single roll rapid quenching method, annealing an amorphous alloy strip according to a preset annealing process, to obtain a nanocrystalline strip, performing a magnetic fragmentation process on the nanocrystalline strip, to obtain the nanocrystalline magnetic conductive sheet for wireless charging.

Abstract: Systems and methods for routing communication among a plurality of devices are described. In an example, a controller can detect a communication initiated from a first device to a target device among a second device and a third device. The controller can identify the second device as the target device. The controller can, in response to identifying the second device as the target device, activate a direct communication path between the first device and the second device to allow the first device to communicate with the second device using direct communication mode. The controller can, in response to identifying the second device as the target device, activate redriver path between the first device and the third device to allow the first device to communicate with the third device using redriver mode.

Abstract: A method for treating a condition, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition that contains somatic stem cells that are 2 to less than 6 micrometers in size and Lgr5+, wherein the condition is selected from the group consisting of neurodegenerative disorder, muscle-degenerative disease, cancer, metabolic disorder, autoimmune disorder, inflammatory disorder, heart disorder, circulatory disorder, a condition associated with aging, and damaged tissue.

Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling data transaction between master and slave devices are described. A master port connected to a master device can include a voltage regulator, a bridging circuit connected to a network element, and a redriver circuit. In response to a data transaction corresponding to a first type of data transaction, the master port can activate the voltage regulator and deactivate the redriver circuit to support a first operation mode causing the master device to perform the data transaction with a slave device via the network element. In response to the data transaction corresponding to a second type of data transaction, the master port can deactivate the voltage regulator and activate the redriver circuit to support a second operation mode causing the master port to disconnect from a slave port connected to the slave device and the data transaction is fulfilled by a circuit connected to the slave device.

Abstract: Image processing apparatuses and systems implementing deep learning architectures that can learn high-quality representations of images (e.g., of real estate images of properties) are described. The described techniques may be implemented to generate high-quality image representations may be used for various downstream applications including improved image captioning applications, improved image labeling applications, improved image search applications, etc. For instance, image representations generated according to one or more aspects of the described techniques may be used for image (e.g., real estate/property) classification, automatic property listing generation based on one or more images, property or listing recommendations based on searched images, etc.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for detecting Trichomonas vaginalis are provided.

Abstract: A portable anomaly drug detection device is disclosed. The device includes at least one light source, a detector to scan or process the subject drug, and a control circuit having a controller. The at least one light source, the camera, and the control circuit are disposed within an enclosure. The controller is configured to process and analyze drug images captured by the camera when the light source emits light, and determines whether a drug is counterfeit upon detection of an anomaly within the captured images relative to a trained counterfeit detecting machine-learning model.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling data transaction between master and slave devices are described. A master device can be connected to multiple slave devices that can operate under one of a first, a second, and a third operation modes. The first operation mode can cause the master device to perform data transactions with the multiple slave devices via a network element and the multiple slave devices can be connected to one another via the network element. The second operation mode can disconnect the master device from the multiple slave devices, and multiple agents connected to the multiple slave devices can fulfill the data transactions. The third operation mode can cause the master device to perform data transactions with a first subset of the multiple slave devices via the network element, and can cause the master device to be disconnected from a second subset of the multiple slave devices.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for detecting Trichomonas vaginalis are provided.

Abstract: A composition for coating a medical device and a coated medical device are provided. The composition includes a polymeric matrix having non-toxic quantum dots or a fluorophore or both. The polymeric matrix contains the quantum dots or fluorophore and binds as a coating to the medical device. Coated medical devices can be readily identified within or outside of a body and in open or laparoscopically surgeries, greatly reducing or eliminating the risk of a retained foreign object.

Abstract: A method and system provide the ability to track object progress in a drawing sheet. An object type is created and activity types are assigned to the object type. The activity types represent a progression of an object of the object type. A portable document format (PDF) drawing sheet that has multiple symbol instances is obtained. A graphic region containing a symbol instance is selected in the drawing sheet. A markup is created on the drawing sheet based on the selected graphic region. Multiple symbol instances are autonomously detected based on the selected graphic region. Progress tracking markup instances of the markup are autonomously created for the detected symbol instances and are linked to the object type. The progress of the object instances is visually tracked using graphical user interface (GUI) visualizations that provide a visual representation of the progression via the markups.

Abstract: A communication device comprising: a first unit having a first antenna, a second antenna, and a first signal transmitting and receiving circuitry; a second unit having a third antenna, a fourth antenna, and a second signal transmitting and receiving circuitry, wherein the second unit is located in proximity to the first unit; and wherein the second unit is capable of receiving signals at a first signal frequency, down converting the signals to a second signal frequency, and relaying the signals through a barrier to the first unit. Wherein the first signal frequency is in the millimeter wave range and the second signal frequency is in the microwave range.

Abstract: Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier design with RFIC suffers gain variations from gain variations due to wafer process variations, temperature changes, and supply voltage changes. Three methods are proposed to achieve constant amplifier gain, either through on-chip wafer calibration, or self-calibration. Through automatic adjustment of amplifier bias current, the proposed methods maintain constant amplifier gain over process, temperature, supply voltage variations. Under the proposed Method 1, a constant transconductance Gm with enhanced gain accuracy is maintained via wafer calibration. Under the proposed Method 2, a constant transconductance Gm is maintained by time-domain averaging through different transistors. Under the proposed Method 3, a constant Gm*R or RF gain is maintained considering the impedance of a matching network of the RF amplifier.

Abstract: A low-cost implementation and a simplified digital signal control and synchronization for a multi-beam phased-array antenna is proposed. In a preferred embodiment, the multi-beam phased array antenna is implemented with a stack-up comprises 1) an antenna substrate aperture containing embedded antenna elements and a third layer of the signal combiner/divider and distribution network, 2) interposer substrate providing a second layer of the signal combiner/divider and distribution network and the carrier of BPU ICs, and 3) the BPU ICs containing the plurality of phased-array frontend processing unit and a first layer of the signal combiner/divider and distribution unit. In one advantageous aspect, the invention is to combine the third layer of the signal combiner/divider and distribution network with the antenna onto the same substrate, eliminating the use of expensive miniature high frequency connectors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to instantaneous communication network systems and methods and, in particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a first multi-mode and multi-frequency communication device capable of connecting directly with a proximate second first multi-mode and multi-frequency communication device. A display screen on the communication device is capable of displaying icons and avatars over a map to show other communication devices which are proximate.