Abstract: A method is presented for secure communication, the method including generating a signature using a private key, a nonce, and at least one of an identifier and a key component; and transmitting the signature, the nonce, a security parameter, and the at least one of the identifier and the key component, wherein the security parameter associates a user identity with a public key, the public key being associated with the private key.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to anti-PVRIG antibodies and stable liquid pharmaceutical formulations thereof. The present invention is directed to monotherapy and combination treatments with anti-PVRIG antibodies and anti-PD-1 antibodies, in particular nivolumab, using stable liquid pharmaceutical formulations thereof.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for repetitive histogramming. The apparatus may provide a limited number of physical bins to perform multiple histograms on a total number of virtual bins. The apparatus may provide a single physical bin that is used to sweep over the total number of virtual bins.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for repetitive histogramming. The apparatus may provide a limited number of physical bins to perform multiple histograms on a total number of virtual bins. The apparatus may provide a single physical bin that is used to sweep over the total number of virtual bins.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for region of interest histogramming. The apparatus may use a state machine in conjunction with a memory to generate a first histogram having a fixed number of bins over a first range and generate a second histogram having the fixed number of bins over a region of interest selected based on the first peak of the first histogram.

Abstract: A personal bag includes a diaper changing base, a back wall, and at least two privacy walls. The diaper changing base includes a front edge, a rear edge, lateral edges and a padded surface. The back wall includes a bottom edge and lateral edges. The privacy walls are coupled to the diaper changing base and the back wall, and extend along a majority of the length of a lateral edge of the diaper changing base and a lateral edge of the back wall. The rear edge of the diaper changing base is hingedly coupled to the bottom edge of the back wall and hingedly movable relative to the back wall between a closed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for selective histogramming are configured to generate a plurality of histograms over a number of phases using a number of physical bins, wherein the range of a first histogram is greater than a range of a second, subsequent histogram, and wherein each physical bin of the first histogram is defined by a number N of codes and each physical bin of the second histogram is defined by a number M of codes, where M is less than N.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for repetitive histogramming. The apparatus may provide a limited number of physical bins to perform multiple histograms on a total number of virtual bins. The apparatus may provide a single physical bin that is used to sweep over the total number of virtual bins.

Abstract: An imaging system may include a silicon photomultiplier with single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). The imaging system may be a LIDAR imaging system with LIDAR processing circuitry. To reduce memory requirements in the LIDAR processing circuitry, a dynamic resolution storage scheme may be used. The LIDAR processing circuitry may include autonomous dynamic resolution circuitry that receives input from a time-to-digital converter (TDC). The autonomous dynamic resolution circuitry may include a plurality of memory banks having different resolutions. Based on the magnitude of the input from the TDC, an appropriate memory bank may be selected. In parallel, an address encoder may select a memory bin based on the input from the TDC.

Abstract: An airflow measurement device for use in measurement of dynamic pressure of an airflow comprises a channel having an inlet region for receiving the airflow, the inlet region being shaped to direct received airflow in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel. The airflow measurement device further comprises one or more pressure measurement orifices positioned for measurement of pressure of at least part of the airflow after the airflow has been directed, by the inlet region of the channel, in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel; and a plurality of further pressure measurement orifices located on an internal surface of the inlet region of the channel, wherein the plurality of further pressure measurement orifices are positioned for measurement of a direction of the received airflow.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for selective histogramming are configured to histogram a total number of virtual bins over a plurality of phases using a total number of counters, wherein the total number of counters is less than the total number of virtual bins.

Abstract: A respiratory connector is provided for connecting corresponding ends of a plurality of gas flow lines to a corresponding plurality of ports. The connector comprises first and second connector formations, and a bridge extending between the first and second connector formations. The bridge is actuable to allow a spacing between the first and second connector formations to be varied during use.

Abstract: An airflow measurement device for use in measurement of dynamic pressure of an airflow comprises a channel having an inlet region for receiving the airflow, the inlet region being shaped to direct received airflow in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel. The airflow measurement device further comprises one or more pressure measurement orifices positioned for measurement of pressure of at least part of the airflow after the airflow has been directed, by the inlet region of the channel, in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel; and a plurality of further pressure measurement orifices located on an internal surface of the inlet region of the channel, wherein the plurality of further pressure measurement orifices are positioned for measurement of a direction of the received airflow.

Abstract: A portable diaper changing station includes a base, a back wall, and at least two privacy walls. The base includes a front edge, a rear edge, lateral edges and a padded surface. The back wall includes a bottom edge and lateral edges. The privacy walls are coupled to the base and the back wall, and extend along a majority of the length of a lateral edge of the base and a lateral edge of the back wall. The rear edge of the base is hingedly coupled to the bottom edge of the back wall and hingedly movable relative to the back wall between a closed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A histogramming readout circuit is described. The readout circuit comprises a time to digital converter (TDC) configured to continually report time-stamps defining an arrival time of a laser clock and a signal output from a photosensor. Memory is provided for 10 storing TDC events. A programmable processor is configured to implement a state machine. The state machine being operable to save a time-stamp when a TDC event is detected; determine the time of flight of each of the photons detected by the photosensor; use each calculated time of flight to address a memory location; build up a histogram of the TDC data values using the memory locations as time-bins; and maintain a pointer to a maximum memory location where the highest number of TDC event resides. A calculator is operable to read the value of the maximum memory location and one or more adjacent time-bins either side for processing.

Abstract: A flow control apparatus includes a flow control signal generation device for generating a DC control signal based on an audio signal and at least one proportional valve. The flow control signal generation device includes an audio receiving module, a filter rectifier module, a microprocessor and a proportional valve control signal generation module. The filter rectifier module generates at least one DC audio signal by filtering the audio signal provided by the audio receiving module. The microprocessor generates a plurality of period attenuated values based on the DC audio signal. The proportional valve control signal generation module filters the audio signal, attenuates the signal based on the period attenuated values, and then performs filtering and rectification processing to generate the DC control signal, such that the proportional valve may control the opening ratio of the proportional valve based on the DC control signal.

Abstract: A portable diaper changing station includes a base, a back wall, and at least two privacy walls. The base includes a front edge, a rear edge, lateral edges and a padded surface. The back wall includes a bottom edge and lateral edges. The privacy walls are coupled to the base and the back wall, and extend along a majority of the length of a lateral edge of the base and a lateral edge of the back wall. The rear edge of the base is hingedly coupled to the bottom edge of the back wall and hingedly movable relative to the back wall between a closed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of in vivo imaging and in particular to a method for the evaluation of in vivo images of beta amyloid (A?) distribution in the brain of a subject suspected of having Alzheimer's disease (AD). The method of the present invention provides more detailed information to the clinician as compared with prior art methods, facilitating identification of those subjects who will benefit most from disease modifying therapies.