Abstract: The present disclosure provides a die assembly for producing a microcapillary film. The die assembly includes a first die plate, a second die plate, a plurality of multi-jackbolt tensioners connecting the first die plate to the second die plate, a manifold, and a plurality of nozzles. The manifold is located between the pair of die plates and defines a plurality of film channels therebetween. The plurality of film channels converge into an elongate outlet, wherein a thermoplastic material is extrudable through the plurality of film channels and the elongate outlet to form a microcapillary film. The plurality of nozzles are located between the plurality of film channels. The plurality of nozzles are operatively connected to a source of channel fluid for emitting the channel fluid between layers of the microcapillary film, whereby a plurality of microcapillary channels are formed in the microcapillary film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.

Abstract: A lever shifter includes an output driver and a high-side gate driver. The high-side gate driver is configured to drive the high-side output transistor, and is coupled to an on pulse signal line that conducts an on pulse, and is coupled to an off pulse signal line that conducts an off pulse. The high-side gate driver includes a blocking circuit configured to enable generation of a drive signal to the high-side output transistor based on a voltage of a first of the on or off pulse signal line being greater than a first predetermined amount and a voltage of a second of the on or off signal line being less than a second predetermined amount.

Abstract: A lever shifter includes an output driver and a high-side gate driver. The high-side gate driver is configured to drive the high-side output transistor, and is coupled to an on pulse signal line that conducts an on pulse, and is coupled to an off pulse signal line that conducts an off pulse. The high-side gate driver includes a blocking circuit configured to enable generation of a drive signal to the high-side output transistor based on a voltage of a first of the on or off pulse signal line being greater than a first predetermined amount and a voltage of a second of the on or off signal line being less than a second predetermined amount.

Abstract: A lever shifter includes an output driver and a high-side gate driver. The high-side gate driver is configured to drive the high-side output transistor, and is coupled to an on pulse signal line that conducts an on pulse, and is coupled to an off pulse signal line that conducts an off pulse. The high-side gate driver includes a blocking circuit configured to enable generation of a drive signal to the high-side output transistor based on a voltage of a first of the on or off pulse signal line being greater than a first predetermined amount and a voltage of a second of the on or off signal line being less than a second predetermined amount.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a color gamut mapper includes a gamut map selection generator configured to analyze color space signals and generate a gamut map selection signal in response thereto. A color gamut transformer is configured to process the color space signals via a selected one of a plurality of gamut maps to generate gamut mapped color space signals, wherein the selected one of the plurality of gamut maps is selected in response to the gamut map selection signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A support line for hanging a basket, comprising: the support line; a line of a plurality of decorative lights disposed along the support line; a basket mating interface proximate its bottom extremity; and an electrical conductor providing electrical power to the decorative lights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to reduce internal stresses in insulation molded onto complex pipes, preferably complex subsea pipe, to reduce cracking in the molded insulation. Insulation materials applies to complex pipes comprising branches, i.e., valves, and the like, may be susceptible to cracking at, or near where the branch connects to the pipe as the coating of insulation material cures or hardens. The process of the present invention aims to reduce post molded cracking by reducing molded in stress at the branch/pipe junction. This is accomplished by providing a preform at or near a branch/pipe junction prior to applying the coating of insulation material.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a color gamut mapper includes a gamut map selection generator configured to analyze color space signals and generate a gamut map selection signal in response thereto. A color gamut transformer is configured to process the color space signals via a selected one of a plurality of gamut maps to generate gamut mapped color space signals, wherein the selected one of the plurality of gamut maps is selected in response to the gamut map selection signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The subject technology provides embodiments for performing fast corner detection in a given image for augmented reality applications. Embodiments disclose a high-speed test that examines intensities of pairs of pixels around a candidate center pixel. In one example, the examined pairs are comprised of pixels that are diametrically opposite ends of a circle formed with the candidate center pixel. Further, a pyramid of images including four rings of surrounding pixels is generated. An orientation of the pixels from the four rings are determined and a vector of discrete values of the pixels are provided. Next, a forest of trees are generated for the vector of discrete values corresponding to a descriptor for a first image. For a second image including a set of descriptors, approximate nearest neighbors are determined from the forest of tree representing closest matching descriptors from the first image.

Abstract: Some embodiments dynamically test capacity of a streaming server under test (SUT). The dynamic testing involves a test server generating different test scenarios. Each test scenario specifies a mix of different streaming protocols, content streams, and content stream upload to download ratio. The test server tests the SUT with a gradually increasing traffic load from each test scenario while monitoring SUT performance under each load. The test server records each load from each test scenario under which the SUT becomes saturated. The test server produces a grid mapping the observed SUT saturation points to the test loads that caused them. The grid is used when the SUT is deployed to a production environment to determine if SUT saturation is imminent based on current traffic patterns being serviced by the SUT in the production environment. If so, a remedial action is dynamically performed to prevent the saturation from occurring.

Abstract: A solar module (2) comprising: (a) a plurality of interconnected photovoltaic cells (4); (b) a forward protective layer (22); (c) a rearward protective layer (24); and (d) an reinforcement (10); wherein the reinforcement is integrally located within the solar module and extends from a location substantially proximate to the forward protective layer to a location substantially proximate to the rearward protective layer.

Abstract: User input-based object selection using multiple visual cues is described. User selection input is received for selecting a portion of an image. Once the user selection input is received, one of a plurality of visual cues that convey different information about content depicted in the image is selected for each pixel. The one visual cue is selected as a basis for identifying the pixel as part of the selected portion of the image or part of an unselected remainder of the image. The visual cues are selected by determining confidences, based in part on the user selection input, that the plurality of visual cues can be used to discriminate whether the pixel is part of the selected portion or part of the remainder. The information conveyed by the selected visual cues is used to identify the pixels as part of the selected portion or part of the remainder.

Abstract: Photovoltaic Devices with Sealant Layer and Laminate Assembly for Improved Wet Insulation Resistance A photovoltaic device comprising: a polymeric frame; one or more photovoltaic cells that include one or more electric circus assemblies; one or more connector assemblies comprising: (I) one or more terminals (24), (ii) a connector body disposed about the one or more terminals, and (iii) a sealant layer (28) that is disposed about the connector body (26); wherein the one or more connector assemblies are in electrical communication with the one or more electric circuit assemblies and the one or more electronic circuit assemblies are at least partially encased in the polymeric frame; and wherein the sealant layer has sufficient heat resistance that the sealant layer will not reflow during lamination and/or injection molding.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a number of conductive contacts (5) retained in the insulative housing, a metal shell (4) embedded in the insulative housing and a metal cover (3) assembled to the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes a base (10) and a slot (6) formed above the base, and the conductive contacts embedded into the base and defining contact portions (51) protruding into the slot and soldering portions (52) opposite to the contact portions. The metal shell includes a main portion (41) embedded into the base, and a longitudinal side portion (40) bending from at least one side of the main portion and extending in the front-to-back direction. The side portion locates at one side of the slot and electrically connects with the metal cover. Above all, the manufacturing process of the electrical connector is simplified, and the shielding effect is enhanced.

Abstract: The subject technology provides embodiments for performing fast corner detection in a given image for augmented reality applications. Embodiments disclose a high-speed test that examines intensities of pairs of pixels around a candidate center pixel. In one example, the examined pairs are comprised of pixels that are diametrically opposite ends of a circle formed with the candidate center pixel. Further, a pyramid of images including four rings of surrounding pixels is generated. An orientation of the pixels from the four rings are determined and a vector of discrete values of the pixels are provided. Next, a forest of trees are generated for the vector of discrete values corresponding to a descriptor for a first image. For a second image including a set of descriptors, approximate nearest neighbors are determined from the forest of tree representing closest matching descriptors from the first image.

Abstract: An audio processing device includes an initial processing module to generate a stream of frequency coefficients based on input audio data, a watermarking module to embed a digital watermark into the stream of frequency coefficients to generate a modified stream of frequency coefficients, and a final processing module to process the modified stream of frequency coefficients to generate output audio data. In some implementations, the input audio data comprises unencoded audio data, the initial processing module comprises a frequency domain transform module to perform a time-to-frequency domain transform to generate the unencoded audio data, and the output audio data is encoded audio data. In other instances, the input audio data comprises encoded audio data, the initial processing module comprises an initial decoding module to partially decode the encoded audio data to generate the stream of frequency coefficients, and the output audio data is decoded audio data.

Abstract: A data integration method and apparatus, where the method includes sampling a first data source (A) at least twice to obtain a first sample data source (a) and a second sample data source (a?), separately calculating an index of each attribute field of the A, a second data source (B), the a, and the a?, determining a decision value of an attribute field Xi of the A according to a difference degree between an index of an attribute field Xi of the a and an index of each attribute field Xi of the a?, and mapping, to the attribute field Xi of the first data source, an attribute field that is of the B and whose index and the attribute field Xi of the A have a difference degree less than the decision value.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods, compositions, and kits for assessing the viability of bacteria from a selected genus, assessing the antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria from the selected genus, and identifying compounds with anti-persister activity for bacteria from the selected genus. The bacteria include, but are not limited to, Borrelia burgdorferi, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumanii, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Compositions include compounds with high activity against Borrelia persisters and their combinations with current Lyme antibiotics for more effect treatment of Lyme disease. Methods for inhibiting the growth and/or survival of bacteria from the Borrelia genus and for treating Lyme disease using appropriate drug combinations in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a dynamic range converter includes a plurality of circuits, including at least one configurable circuit that operates based on configuration data. The plurality of circuits include a first color space converter to convert a source color space of a source video having a source dynamic range to nonlinear color space signals. A linearizer configured converts the nonlinear color space signals to linearized color space signals having a mastering dynamic range via a piecewise linear interpolation of a transfer function. A color volume transformer applies dynamic color transform metadata associated with the source video to generate master adjusted color space signals from the linearized color space signals. A delinearizer converts the master adjusted color space signals to nonlinearized color space signals via a piecewise linear interpolation of an inverse transfer function in accordance with a display dynamic range.