Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for annealing poled ceramic over a heating period during which the temperature is raised incrementally to “lock-in” desirable high temperature characteristics.

Abstract: A novel copolymer for use in organic photovoltaics and other related electronic fields and related synthesis pathway. The novel copolymer displays the first example of an H2DPP co-monomer being directly incorporated into the main chain of a polymer repeat unit to form a co-polymer. An example co-polymer includes H2DPP-co-ProDOT. The related synthesis pathway displays significant simplicity and eliminates needs for reaction pathways, reagents, conditions, and the like associated with waste, toxicity, and other undesired properties.

Abstract: A system and method for autonomous driving mode transition control based on driver detection is disclosed. A method of an example embodiment comprises: obtaining a status from a driver detection sensor in an autonomous vehicle; obtaining a current operational status of the autonomous vehicle and a current operational status of an autonomous driving system (ADS) within the autonomous vehicle; causing disengagement of the ADS in the autonomous vehicle upon detection of the presence of a driver in the autonomous vehicle and detection of a vehicle fault or ADS fault; and preventing disengagement of the ADS in the autonomous vehicle upon detection of the absence of a driver in the autonomous vehicle and detection of a vehicle fault or ADS fault.

Abstract: Herein is described oncolytic viruses for use as immunologic adjuvants. There is provided a method of adjuvanting an immune response to an antigenic protein in a mammalian subject by administering the oncolytic virus and at least one antigenic peptide, with the latter not encoded by the former. Without the requirement for the virus to encode the antigenic protein, therapies may be readily personalized or formulated. The virus may be attenuated or inactivated. Prime:boost therapies for tumours are also provided, in which the prime comprises at least one antigenic protein, the boost comprises a virus and at least one antigenic protein, the at least one antigenic protein of the prime and the at least one antigenic protein of the boost are based on the same at least one tumour associated antigen, and the at least one antigenic protein of the boost is not encoded by the virus of the boost.

Abstract: Various aspects of upper arm prosthetic system for a human subject having a body and a partial arm are described. According to one aspect, the system may comprise any one or more of a force amplification apparatus, a terminal unit apparatus, and/or an adjustable elbow apparatus. Each apparatus may be body-powered and/or comprise 3D printable structures. Related upper arm prosthetic apparatus, kits, methods, and systems also are described.

Abstract: A security system and methods for managing same are disclosed. The security system include an on-site security system including one or more alarm condition sensors and at least one site control unit configured to communicate with the alarm condition sensors, and a security management service located remotely from the on-site security system and configured to communicate with the site control unit and at least one authorised user associated with the on-site security system. The service issues an alarm notification to at least one authorised user, the alarm notification identifying at least a sensor triggering issuance of the alarm notification, a location of the sensor, and a time of the sensor being triggered. The service monitors for acknowledgement of the alarm notification from the authorised user, and issues a response request to at least one security responder in the absence of an acknowledgement.

Abstract: A database may contain representations of: (i) software packages managed by a software management tool, including publishers, titles, and categories associated with each, and (ii) a plurality of software activities, including descriptions and amounts associated with each. A server device may be configured to obtain classifications of the software activities that predict the publishers, titles, and categories of the software activities from the descriptions. The server device may further compare the software packages to the classifications in order to identify: (i) unmanaged software packages, and (ii) amounts associated with the software packages.

Abstract: A database may contain representations of: (i) software packages managed by a software management tool, including publishers, titles, and categories associated with each, and (ii) a plurality of software activities, including descriptions and amounts associated with each. A server device may be configured to obtain classifications of the software activities that predict the publishers, titles, and categories of the software activities from the descriptions. The server device may further compare the software packages to the classifications in order to identify: (i) unmanaged software packages, and (ii) amounts associated with the software packages.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include compositions and methods related to non-VSV rhabdoviruses and their use as anti-cancer therapeutics. Such rhabdoviruses possess tumor cell killing properties in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for annealing a poled ceramic over a heating period during which the temperature is raised incrementally to “lock-in” desirable high temperature characteristics.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a first motor having a high gear ratio, a second motor having a low gear ratio, and a drive shaft, the first and second motors being connected to a load via the drift shaft. The motor system is arranged to at least one of electrically and mechanically disconnect the first motor when a speed of the first motor reaches a threshold speed such that the first motor does not act as a generator and consume mechanical power. In some embodiments, the first motor is a torque booster and the second motor is a high speed motor. The first motor may be electrically disconnected via one or more relays, couplers, and additional switching semiconductors. The first motor may be mechanically disconnected via a clutch.

Abstract: Various aspects of upper arm prosthetic system for a human subject having a body and a partial arm are described. According to one aspect, the system may comprise any one or more of a force amplification apparatus, a terminal unit apparatus, and/or an adjustable elbow apparatus. Each apparatus may be body-powered and/or comprise 3D printable structures. Related upper arm prosthetic apparatus, kits, methods, and systems also are described.

Abstract: Herein is described oncolytic viruses for use as immunologic adjuvants. There is provided a method of adjuvanting an immune response to an antigenic protein in a mammalian subject by administering the oncolytic virus and at least one antigenic peptide, with the latter not encoded by the former. Without the requirement for the virus to encode the antigenic protein, therapies may be readily personalized or formulated. The virus may be attenuated or inactivated. Prime:boost therapies for tumours are also provided, in which the prime comprises at least one antigenic protein, the boost comprises a virus and at least one antigenic protein, the at least one antigenic protein of the prime and the at least one antigenic protein of the boost are based on the same at least one tumour associated antigen, and the at least one antigenic protein of the boost is not encoded by the virus of the boost.

Abstract: A database may contain representations of: (i) software packages managed by a software management tool, including publishers, titles, and categories associated with each, and (ii) a plurality of software activities, including descriptions and amounts associated with each. A server device may be configured to obtain classifications of the software activities that predict the publishers, titles, and categories of the software activities from the descriptions. The server device may further compare the software packages to the classifications in order to identify: (i) unmanaged software packages, and (ii) amounts associated with the software packages.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to viral production processes for the large scale production of vaccinia virus.

Abstract: A passenger transport system comprising at least one electromechanical self-powering RF signal generator having a push & return mechanism, and at least one passenger seat having a seat region, wherein said push & return mechanism is installed, said generator, which is provided with an RF transmitter, is equipped to self-generate electric power based on a mechanical force applied on the push & return mechanism by a passenger sitting in the seat region, and whereby said generated electric power is used for the RF transmitter to transmit an RF signal on an adjustable frequency in case the passenger sitting in the seat region thereby presses a switch of the push & return mechanism, and which passenger transport system further comprises: a central RF receiver for receiving transmitted RF signals which have features to identify the individual passenger seats he RF signals are transmitted from, and means for based on the received RF signals deriving information indicating which of the passenger seats

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for use in inducing tumor-specific antibody mediated complement-dependent cytotoxic response in an animal having a tumor comprising administering to said animal a composition comprising a replication competent oncolytic virus wherein administration of the composition induces in the animal production of antibodies that mediate a CDC response specific to said tumor.