Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods and systems for detecting mucus in the lungs of a subject. Aspects provide methods and systems for the diagnosis, prognosis, characterization, detection, and treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type 2 inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a fat-based flavour concentrate, comprising the following steps: (i) providing a fat/oil base ranging from 40 to 75% w/w and further providing a flavour precursor composition comprising at least one added polyol, at least one added amino compound, at least a dairy ingredient, and at least a particulate processing aid, wherein the ratio of the dairy ingredient to the particulate processing aid is from 1:1 to 4:1 (measured as w/w); (ii) continuous thermal processing of the flavour precursor composition with particulate processing aid suspended in the fat/oil base to generate a fat-based flavour concentrate, wherein heating step is performed in a continuous oil phase at a low moisture content ranging from 0 to 5% added water; and (iii) cooling the fat-based flavour concentrate.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, devices, and systems are disclosed herein for upscaling an input image to a higher resolution while simultaneously converting the image data from a multi-drop state to a binary state. These systems and methods use a probabilistic combination of randomized and biased positioning of inkjet firings in order to yield perceptibly lower graininess in low-coverage areas of output prints without introducing new artefacts.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, devices, and systems are disclosed herein for upscaling an input image to a higher resolution while simultaneously converting the image data from a multi-drop state to a binary state. These systems and methods use a probabilistic combination of randomized and biased positioning of inkjet firings in order to yield perceptibly lower graininess in low-coverage areas of output prints without introducing new artefacts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a fat-based flavour concentrate, comprising the following steps: (i) providing a fat/oil base ranging from 40 to 75% w/w and further providing a flavour precursor composition comprising at least one added polyol, at least one added amino compound, at least a dairy ingredient, and at least a particulate processing aid, wherein the ratio of the dairy ingredient to the particulate processing aid is from 1:1 to 4:1 (measured as w/w); (ii) continuous thermal processing of the flavour precursor composition with particulate processing aid suspended in the fat/oil base to generate a fat-based flavour concentrate, wherein heating step is performed in a continuous oil phase at a low moisture content ranging from 0 to 5% added water; and (iii) cooling the fat-based flavour concentrate.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods and systems for detecting mucus in the lungs of a subject. Aspects provide methods and systems for the diagnosis, prognosis, characterization, detection, and treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type 2 inflammation.

Abstract: Systems and methods to track and manage individualized redox homeostasis are described. Tracking individualized redox homeostasis detects an increased risk of injury and/or illness thereby allowing appropriate interventions to reduce this risk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a fat-based flavour concentrate obtained by a thermal reaction wherein the process comprises the step of providing a flavour precursor composition comprising at least one polyol and at least one amino compound comprising amino acids, amino acid derivatives and peptides with a dairy ingredient;followed by heating the flavour precursor composition with the dairy ingredient to generate a fat-based flavour concentrate; and cooling the fat-based flavour concentrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method control fix levels in a printing apparatus. The apparatus can include a media transport configured to transport a media sheet having marking material on at least a first side of the media sheet. The apparatus can include a media sheet rub module configured to rub a rub material against the first side of the media sheet. The apparatus can include a sensor configured to sense marking material on the rub material, the marking material rubbed from the first side of the media sheet onto the rub material. The apparatus can include a controller configured to determine a fix level of marking material on the media sheet based on the sensed marking material on the rub material, the fix level indicating how well the marking material is affixed to the media sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method control fix levels in a printing apparatus. The apparatus can include a media transport configured to transport a media sheet having marking material on at least a first side of the media sheet. The apparatus can include a media sheet rub module configured to rub a rub material against the first side of the media sheet. The apparatus can include a sensor configured to sense marking material on the rub material, the marking material rubbed from the first side of the media sheet onto the rub material. The apparatus can include a controller configured to determine a fix level of marking material on the media sheet based on the sensed marking material on the rub material, the fix level indicating how well the marking material is affixed to the media sheet.

Abstract: An intravenous supply alarm assembly comprises a bladder adapted to contain an intravenous fluid, a support extending from the bladder and an alarm intimately associated with both the bladder and the support, said alarm operating to provide a signal when the volume of the intravenous fluid in the bladder is less than a pre-defined minimum.