Abstract: An infrared heating apparatus includes a sheet of ceramic glass having a passband in the infrared spectrum, a metal resistive element having a first portion that is covered by a ceramic refractory material and a second portion that is exposed by the ceramic refractory material, and a controller that controls the metal resistive element to emit infrared radiation in a wavelength corresponding to the passband of the ceramic glass.

Abstract: Techniques for encoding image data are discussed. Image data containing multiple image frames can be received from an image sensor associated with a vehicle. A first image frame and a second image frame may be associated with a first data chunk. A first metadata associated with the first image frame can be identified. Additionally, a second metadata associated with the second image frame can be identified. The first data chunk can be created that includes the first image frame, the second image frame, the first metadata, and the second metadata. The first data chunk can be stored in a video container, where the video container can be indexed to access the first image frame with the first metadata or the second image frame with the second metadata.

Abstract: A 3-dimensional printed part can include a part body including a first matrix of fusing agent and thermoplastic polymer powder, a security feature including a second matrix of fusing agent, thermoplastic polymer powder, and photoluminescent agent, and a masking feature including a third matrix of fusing agent and thermoplastic polymer powder. The security feature can be positioned beneath and visible through the masking feature upon photoluminescent emission of the security feature.

Abstract: Head-mounted augmented reality (AR) devices can track pose of a wearer's head to provide a three-dimensional virtual representation of objects in the wearer's environment. An electromagnetic (EM) tracking system can track head or body pose. A handheld user input device can include an EM emitter that generates an EM field, and the head-mounted AR device can include an EM sensor that senses the EM field. EM information from the sensor can be analyzed to determine location and/or orientation of the sensor and thereby the wearer's pose. The EM emitter and sensor may utilize time division multiplexing (TDM) or dynamic frequency tuning to operate at multiple frequencies. Voltage gain control may be implemented in the transmitter, rather than the sensor, allowing smaller and lighter weight sensor designs. The EM sensor can implement noise cancellation to reduce the level of EM interference generated by nearby audio speakers.

Abstract: The invention allows an accurate and automated method and system for determining an intrinsic frequency of an EEG band of a person. Intrinsic frequency values (specifically the intrinsic alpha frequency (IAF)) are used to diagnose mental disorders and detect brain anomalies in a person. At present, these estimates are inaccurate for the population that has EEG with low energy in the EEG band. By combining the EEG recording with a stimulus (e.g., light, sound, touch, etc., or a combination), it is possible to determine the IAF, due to the resonant properties of the brain.

Abstract: The invention provides an optoelectronic device comprising a photoactive region, which photoactive region comprises: an n-type region comprising at least one n-type layer; a p-type region comprising at least one p-type layer; and, disposed between the n-type region and the p-type region: a layer of a perovskite semiconductor without open porosity. The perovskite semiconductor is generally light-absorbing. In some embodiments, disposed between the n-type region and the p-type region is: (i) a first layer which comprises a scaffold material, which is typically porous, and a perovskite semiconductor, which is typically disposed in pores of the scaffold material; and (ii) a capping layer disposed on said first layer, which capping layer is said layer of a perovskite semiconductor without open porosity, wherein the perovskite semiconductor in the capping layer is in contact with the perovskite semiconductor in the first layer.

Abstract: A personal, portable, handheld UV light sanitizer (20) having a tubular housing (22) with a UV light source (32) for uniformly radiating a user's hand through a light transmittable outer wall (24) of the housing having a girth and length that enables substantially the entire the exterior surface of the outer wall to be covered by a user's hand when fully grasping the outer wall. A rearward annular wall (41) reduces any rearward light leakage and provides a bearing surface against which the edge of the user's hand may rest to prevent slippage. An annular forward wall (40) reduce forward light leakage and mounts actuation switches (36, 56), remote sensors (58, 60), a status indicator light (61) and an alarm speaker (59).

Abstract: A window wiper assembly for cleaning a surface of a vehicle window, which includes a guide rail mountable to a frame member supporting the window, a wiper arm having an elongate body configured with an opening and integrally connecting to a head portion for mounting thereto wheel assemblies capable of traversing interiorly within the guide rail, a glide post having a wheeled portion for slidably interacting with an integrated rail associated with the opening, a wiper blade assembly mounted to a bottom side of the elongate body, and a pivot arm equipped with first and second mount fittings respectively connecting to a shaft of the glide post and an output shaft of a wiper drive motor, whereby rotation of the output shaft aptly acts on the pivot arm to advance lateral movement of the wiper arm along the guide rail with that of the wiper blade assembly to effect entire surface cleaning of the window.

Abstract: The invention provides an optoelectronic device comprising a photoactive region, which photoactive region comprises: an n-type region comprising at least one n-type layer; a p-type region comprising at least one p-type layer; and, disposed between the n-type region and the p-type region: a layer of a perovskite semiconductor without open porosity. The perovskite semiconductor is generally light-absorbing. In some embodiments, disposed between the n-type region and the p-type region is: (i) a first layer which comprises a scaffold material, which is typically porous, and a perovskite semiconductor, which is typically disposed in pores of the scaffold material; and (ii) a capping layer disposed on said first layer, which capping layer is said layer of a perovskite semiconductor without open porosity, wherein the perovskite semiconductor in the capping layer is in contact with the perovskite semiconductor in the first layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid matrix to a fiber tow includes a belt press arranged to receive the fiber tow and compress it between two moving belts and a matrix application roller arranged to receive liquid matrix and transfer it to the fiber. The apparatus also includes a second matrix application component arranged adjacent to the matrix application roller so as to form a first gap between the component and the matrix application roller. The matrix application roller is positioned adjacent to the belt press so as to form a second gap between the matrix application roller and a belt of the belt press; and wherein the second gap is larger than the first gap.

Abstract: An apparatus and method configured to control a brain stimulation device. The apparatus and method include a brain stimulation apparatus including, an input unit configured to receive at least one biological metric measurement value of a user, a neural network unit configured to determine a treatment pulse frequency equal to a weighted sum of the at least one biological metric measurement value of the user, wherein the weighted sum includes a plurality of weighting factors corresponding to each of the at least one biological metric measurement values, and wherein the plurality of weighting factors are determined based on optimized outcome results from previous administered treatments using treatment pulse frequencies determined by previous weighting factors, and a control unit configured to control a motor to operate at the treatment pulse frequency determined.

Abstract: A separator for separating constituents of well fluid produced by a well is provided. The separator includes a vessel for receiving well fluid such that a first fluid constituent overlies a second fluid constituent within the vessel, a collection pipe having an opening for collecting a first fluid constituent from the vessel, and a positioner connected to the collection pipe for rotating the collection pipe about an axis to adjust a height of the opening within well fluid in the vessel. A method and system are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to polypeptides that include at least a first cleavable moiety (CM1) that is a substrate for at least one matrix metalloprotease (MMP) and at least a second cleavable moiety (CM2) that is a substrate for at least one serine protease (SP), to activatable antibodies and other larger molecules that include these polypeptides that include at least a CM1 that is a substrate for at least one MMP protease and at least a CM2 that is a substrate for at least one SP protease, and to methods of making and using these polypeptides that include at least a CM1 that is a substrate for at least one MMP protease and at least a CM2 that is a substrate for at least one SP protease in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and prophylactic indications.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a database management system. In addition, the apparatus includes a first database maintained within the database management system. Furthermore, the apparatus includes an aggregator to identify a targeted data record in the first database based on a predetermined commissionable event. The targeted data record stores a metric associated with the predetermined commissionable event. The apparatus further includes a normalization engine to normalize the targeted data record to create a standardized data record. Also, the apparatus includes a second database maintained within the database management system to store the standardized data record. The second database is accessible to a sales agent based on granted permissions. In addition, the apparatus includes a communications interface to transmit the standardized data record and a command to an external service. The external service is to execute the command to process the standardized data record.

Abstract: A method may include: providing a fracturing fluid including, but not limited to, an aqueous base fluid, a friction reducer, and a friction reduction booster; and introducing the fracturing fluid into the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a chamber, and a breathing circuit. The heater base includes a heater plate positioned in a recessed region, and a heat conductive portion of the chamber is configured to contact the heater plate. The heater base includes a guard configured to control movement of the chamber into and out of the recessed region. The guard includes an anti-racking mechanism. The chamber includes an inlet port, an outlet port. A downward extension extends into the chamber from the inlet port, and a baffle is disposed at a lower end of the downward extension. A component of the breathing circuit can include a conduit hanging end cap for shipping and storage. The end cap can include a hanging component to allow the breathing circuit component to be hung from a medical stand. The system can detect when breathing circuits are connected in reverse.

Abstract: An isolator includes a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member; and a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between the first and the second fluid-carrying member. The component conveys fluid flowing from the first fluid-carrying member to the second fluid-carrying member. The isolator further has a reinforcing composite encircling the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the component. The reinforcing composite having first fibers extending at an angle of between ?30 degrees and +30 degrees to a longitudinal axis (A-A) of the resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component; second fibers interwoven with the first fibers and extending around the first fluid-carrying member, the second fluid-carrying member and the component at an angle of between +60 degrees and +90 degrees and/or between ?60 degrees and ?90 degrees to the longitudinal axis (A-A); and a resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the production of Cannabis meristem explants from dry seeds. Also described are methods of transforming and gene editing using the Cannabis meristem explants disclosed herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a compact wall model are provided. According to one aspect, embodiments herein provide a method that comprises receiving input data related to an enclosure, the input data including solar intensity data on an exterior of a wall of the enclosure, generating, by a processor, a thermal model of a wall of the enclosure based at least in part on the input data, the wall modeled as having a plurality of layers and the thermal model including a plurality of nodes such that each layer of the plurality of layers is associated with at least one node of the plurality of nodes and each node of the plurality of nodes is thermally coupled to an adjacent node by a thermal resistance, solving, by the processor, an energy balance equation for the at least one node to determine a predicted temperature for the at least one node, and output the predicted temperature to a display device.

Abstract: Insect inhibitory compositions comprising certain Chryseobacterium organisms, compositions and compounds derived from Chryseobacterium organisms, methods of using the compositions to inhibit insects that are injurious to humans, animals, and plants, and methods of making the compositions are disclosed.