Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of microporous carbon materials to perform selective separations of nitrogen in gas mixtures such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, methane and C2, C3 and C4+ hydrocarbons, with high efficiency, shaped of microspheres or cylinders from copolymers of poly (vinylidene chloride-co-methyl acrylate) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm·sup·3 or poly (vinylidene chloride-co-vinyl chloride) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm.sup.3, using two stages. The first stage consists of a surface passivation of the material by chemical attack in a highly alkaline alcohol solution, with the aim of effecting a precarbonization on the surface of the copolymer that during the pyrolysis process is not deformed and gradually develops microporosity. The material of the first stage presents, in the layer, percentages between 55% to 85% carbon, between 5% to 20% oxygen, and between 10% to 40% chlorine.

Abstract: The present invention is a modularized private mesh networked streetlight pole, comprising: a base; a main body attached to the base; a lamp mounted on the main body and having an electrical connection; a first set of sensors affixed to an exterior of the main body and having electrical connections; and a second set of sensors affixed to an interior of the main body having electrical connections.

Abstract: A method performed by one or more computers for obtaining an optimized algorithm that (i) is functionally equivalent to a target algorithm and (ii) optimizes one or more target properties when executed on a target set of one or more hardware devices. The method includes: initializing a target tensor representing the target algorithm; generating, using a neural network having a plurality of network parameters, a tensor decomposition of the target tensor that parametrizes a candidate algorithm; generating target property values for each of the target properties when executing the candidate algorithm on the target set of hardware devices; determining a benchmarking score for the tensor decomposition based on the target property values of the candidate algorithm; generating a training example from the tensor decomposition and the benchmarking score; and storing, in a training data store, the training example for use in updating the network parameters of the neural network.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a sample tube, for collecting magnetic beads from the sample tube and subsequently releasing said beads, the lid assembly comprising: a closure part including means for removably attaching the closure part to the opening of the sample tube, to close the sample tube, and a bead-collecting platform arranged to locate within or above the opening of the sample tube when the closure part is attached to the sample tube, wherein the bead-collecting platform has a bead-collecting surface on one side, for coming into contact with liquid in the sample tube during use, and a magnet-receiving cavity on the other side, behind the bead-collecting surface; and a magnet-bearing part comprising a magnet, wherein the magnet is removably insertable into the magnet-receiving cavity, towards the bead-collecting surface, such that, when the magnet is present within the magnet-receiving cavity, the magnet is capable of holding magnetic beads against the bead-collecting surface, and when the magnet is not present

Abstract: The present invention is a system for providing power and controlling a plurality of ethernet devices as described. A driver, wherein the driver provides for the control of the system; a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors collect sensor specific data and are in communication with the driver; a Power over Ethernet (POE) switch, wherein the POE switch is in communication with the plurality of sensors; a plurality of fixtures in communication with the driver and the POE switch, wherein the plurality of fixtures are light sources; and a local power source, wherein the local power source is in communication with the POE switch.

Abstract: Cross-tabulation operation is performed within a columnar database management system. The columnar database management system receives a request to perform a cross-tabulation operation on a set of database tables. The columnar database management system determines values of cross-tabulation operation for each row of the result. The columnar database management system determines a domain for each value of the row dimension corresponding to a row combination. The columnar database management system determines an intersection set of the domains corresponding to values of the row dimensions for the row combination. The columnar database management system determines a value for the result column for the row combination as an aggregate value based on the records of the intersection set.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a subscription service.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for providing power and controlling a plurality of components, comprising: a driver, wherein the driver provides for the control of the system and a gateway; a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors collect sensor specific data and are in communication with the driver; a Power over Ethernet (POE) switch, wherein the POE switch is in communication with the plurality of sensors; and a plurality of devices in communication with the driver and the POE switch; wherein the plurality of devices and the plurality of sensors are routers for wireless connection between the plurality of sensors and the plurality of devices to the driver.

Abstract: The present invention is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) control module, comprising; an input connector adapted to receive a connection from a first cable, wherein the first cable provides a power signal and a command signal; an output connector adapted to receive a connection from a second cable, wherein the second cable sends a power signal to a set of light fixtures; a bridge circuitry connected to the input and output connectors, wherein the bridge circuitry separates the command signal from the power signal; and a microcontroller connected to the bridge circuity, wherein the microcontroller processes the command signal and sends the command signal to the set of light fixtures wirelessly.

Abstract: The present application relates to processor-implemented methods for determining a diagnostic outcome comprising receiving signals generated by an array of electro-chemical sensors in solution with a biological sample from a subject, each sensor of the array of electro-chemical sensors configured to generate a signal in response to one or more amplification reactions occurring in the solution, the one or more amplification reactions being indicative of the presence of an RNA host-response; processing the signals received from the array of electro-chemical sensors; based on the processing, assigning at least one value to the sample, the at least one value being indicative of a likelihood of the diagnostic outcome; based on the at least one assigned value, determining the diagnostic outcome.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a computer-implemented method of identifying the presence of any of a plurality of prospective target nucleic acids in a solution containing a biological sample. The method comprises receiving amplification curve data indicative of an amplification reaction associated with at least one unknown nucleic acid present in the solution; processing the received data, wherein the processing comprises inputting input data into a machine learning model trained to identify any of the plurality of prospective target nucleic acids, wherein the input data is based on the amplification curve data and is indicative of the degree of amplification of the at least one unknown nucleic acid over time during the amplification reaction; and based on the processing, determining that the at least one unknown nucleic acid is one of the plurality of prospective nucleic acids, and thereby identifying the presence of at least one of the plurality of target nucleic acids in the solution.

Abstract: A method for enriching a map representation of a traffic infrastructure. The method includes: receiving map data of a map representation of a traffic infrastructure, the map representation including pieces of information of a multitude of roadways negotiable by vehicles, the map representation encompassing pieces of information regarding at least one roadway including a transition area; receiving trajectory data of a multitude of first driving trajectories and a multitude of second driving trajectories of a multitude of vehicles; ascertaining a first number of the first driving trajectories and a second number of the second driving trajectories, and comparing the first number to the second number; and marking the first route as a preferred route in the map representation if the first number is greater than the second number.

Abstract: A system for providing power and controlling a plurality of ethernet devices, a driver, wherein the driver provides for the control of the system; a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors collect sensor specific data and are in communication with the driver; a Power over Ethernet (POE) switch, wherein the POE switch is in communication with the plurality of sensors; a plurality of fixtures in communication with the driver and the POE switch, wherein the plurality of fixtures are light sources; and a local power source, wherein the local power source is in communication with the POE switch.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for providing power and controlling a plurality of ethernet devices, comprising: a driver, wherein the driver provides for the control of the system; a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors collect sensor specific data and are in communication with the driver; a Power over Ethernet (POE) switch, wherein the POE switch is in communication with the plurality of sensors; a plurality of fixtures in communication with the driver and the POE switch, wherein the plurality of fixtures are light sources; and a local power source, wherein the local power source is in communication with the POE switch.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for computer aided design of physical structures using generative design processes, where the three dimensional (3D) models of the physical structures are produced in accordance with a design criterion that limits a minimum thickness of the generatively designed 3D models, include: obtaining a design space for an object to be manufactured and one or more design criteria including a thickness constraint; iteratively modifying a generatively designed 3D shape of the modeled object in the design space in accordance with the one or more design criteria, including measuring a current thickness for the 3D shape using an overall relationship of a volume of the 3D shape with respect to a surface area of the 3D shape; and providing the generatively designed model for use in manufacturing the physical structure using one or more computer-controlled manufacturing systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assays, including amplification assays, conducted in the presence of modulators. These assays can be used to detect the presence of particular nucleic acid sequences. In particular, these assays can allow for genotyping or other genetic analysis.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining following distances as a function of position by a control device. Measurement data of at least one trajectory along at least one route, having a multiplicity of measurement points including position data and distance data from vehicles that are ahead, are received, A group of test points along the route is distributed at pre-defined distances from one another. At each test point, an intersection line that is oriented transversely in relation to a course of the route is generated, Pairs of points corresponding to the intersection lines are ascertained from the multiplicity of measurement points. Based on the distance data, at least one following distance is allocated to the pairs of points corresponding to at least one intersection line. A control device, a computer program, and a machine-readable storage medium are also described.

Abstract: A vehicle powertrain proactive damping system includes a plurality of proactive damping structures mounted on a powertrain structure with each proactive damping structure includes a magneto rheological elastomer (MRE). An electromagnet is associated with each proactive damping structure. A control unit includes a processor circuit. A sensor obtains vibration data regarding the powertrain structure. A LIDAR sensor is mounted on the vehicle and is electrically connected with the control unit. The LIDAR sensor provides data to the control unit indicative of upcoming road surface conditions to be experienced by the vehicle. Based on data from at the sensor and the LIDAR sensor, the processor circuit is constructed and arranged to control voltage to the electromagnets to selectively adjust a rigidity of the associated proactive damping structure so as to control vibrational effects on the powertrain structure.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for computer aided design with feature thickness control, include: a three-dimensional modeling program configured to provide voxelized thinning based distance to medial surface processing that measures thicknesses in a three-dimensional model, and/or ramped scaling based thickness constraint application during shape and/or topology generation. The three-dimensional modeling program can be an architecture, engineering and/or construction program (e.g., building information management program), a product design and/or manufacturing program (e.g., a CAM program), and/or a media and/or entertainment production program (e.g., an animation production program).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for computer aided design of physical structures using techniques that facilitate manufacturing, include: modifying a three dimensional shape, for which a corresponding physical structure is to be created using a manufacturing process, to produce a modified three dimensional shape; and providing the modified shape of the modeled object for use in manufacturing the physical structure using one or more computer-controlled manufacturing systems that employ the manufacturing process.