Abstract: Food products are provided in which microbial protein sources, such as single cell protein or protein hydrolysis products, are incorporated, and from which endotoxins, and optionally nucleic acids, have been reduced or removed.

Abstract: A computer system and method for synchronizing actions associated with media between a media/network device and peripherals. In an example implementation, a system includes a one or more processors configured to receive, by a communication module from a media/network device based on peripheral addressing information, a peripheral payload including a first set of actions and timing information related to media. The one or more processors perform the first set of actions based on the peripheral payload, generate response data for the first set of actions, and transmit the response data to the media/network device via a wireless network.

Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes determining a set of identigens for each query word of a query to produce sets of identigens, where a set of identigens represents different meanings of a word of the query. The method further includes interpreting the sets of identigens to produce a query entigen group. The method further includes accessing a knowledge database utilizing the query entigen group to recover a preliminary response entigen group. The method further includes modifying an answer breadth level based on a response to the preliminary response entigen group to produce an updated answer breadth level. The method further includes accessing the knowledge database utilizing the query entigen group to recover a secondary response entigen group the updated answer breadth level.

Abstract: Bioreactors and methods for growing a chemoautotrophic culture of a microorganism, such as a hydrogen-oxidizing or carbon monoxide-oxidizing microorganism, are provided. The bioreactors and methods provide for enhanced growth and productivity of microorganisms that use gaseous sources of carbon and energy and provide an environment for carbon fixing to produce organic molecules of interest and/or biomass. The present bioreactors and methods achieve enhanced growth with respect to cell density, culture duration and/or growth rate, while maintaining safe operating conditions.

Abstract: A method performed by a computing device includes generating a comparative query entigen group set based on a comparative query in accordance with identigen rules, where the comparative query entigen group set represents a most likely interpretation of the comparative query. The method further includes obtaining a first response entigen group from a knowledge database based on a first comparative query entigen group of the comparative query entigen group set. The method further includes obtaining a second response entigen group from the knowledge database based on a second comparative query entigen group of the comparative query entigen group set. The method further includes generating a comparative response based on the first response entigen group and the second response entigen group.

Abstract: A process forms an implantable product including poly(glycerol sebacate) urethane (PGSU) loaded with an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The process includes homogeneously mixing a flowable poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS) resin with the API and a catalyst to form a resin blend. The process also includes homogeneously combining the resin blend with an isocyanate to form a reaction mixture and injecting the reaction mixture to form the PGSU loaded with the API. An implantable product includes a PGSU loaded with an API. In some embodiments, the implantable product includes at least 40% w/w of the API, and the implantable product releases the API by surface degradation of the PGSU at a predetermined release rate for at least three months under physiological conditions. In some embodiments, the PGSU is formed from a PGS reacted with an isocyanate at an isocyanate-to-hydroxyl stoichiometric (crosslinking) ratio in the range of 1:0.25 to 1:1.25.

Abstract: Provided is an improved multilayered ceramic capacitor and an electronic device comprising the multilayered ceramic capacitor. The multilayer ceramic capacitor comprises first conductive plates electrically connected to first external terminations and second conductive plates electrically connected to second external terminations. The first conductive plates and second conductive plates form a capacitive couple. A ceramic portion is between the first conductive plates and said second conductive plates wherein the ceramic portion comprises paraelectric ceramic dielectric. The multilayer ceramic capacitor has a rated DC voltage and a rated AC VPP wherein the rated AC VPP is higher than the rated DC voltage.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for a method for determining a recommended cycling event. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving ride data associated with a rider of a bicycle and collected by a plurality of sensors during a ride on a trail, determining a recommended cycling event for the rider by processing the ride data through an AI model trained with previously received ride data collected during a plurality of rides on a plurality of trails, and providing the recommended cycling event to a user device associated with the rider.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for determining a cycling simulation of a trail ride. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving ride data collected by a plurality of sensors during a ride on a trail. The ride data is segmented into a plurality of time segments. The plurality of sensors are mounted to a bicycle or a rider of the bicycle. The method further includes determining a resistance model for the rider and the ride by determining a resistance variable for each time segment based on the received ride data and determining a power variable necessary to overcome each of the resistance variable at each respective time segment based on a plurality of user specific variables. The method further includes determining a cycling simulation of the ride based on the resistance model and providing the cycling simulation of the ride to a smart trainer device.

Abstract: Optionally, a plurality of spacers 228 is arranged between the planar surface 120 of the interfacing arrangement 114 (or the top horizontal arm) and the seat arrangement 102, for permanently raising the seat arrangement 102 with respect to the interfacing arrangement 114. The spacers 228 can be implemented as rectangular or cylindrical solid blocks that can be fabricated from plastics materials, metals, metal alloys, polymers, ceramics, wood, composites and so forth. The spacers 228 can be fixed between the seat arrangement 102 and the top planar surface 120 of the top horizontal arm of the interfacing arrangement 114 such that height of the seat arrangement 102 relative to the footrest arrangement 116 is raised. For example, a plurality of metallic spacers is fixed between the seat arrangement 102 and the interface arrangement by a technician such as by welding the metallic spacers between the seat arrangement 102 and the interface arrangement.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for enhancing gene therapy in an individual by administering an IRAK modulator (e.g., an IRAK-4 degrader) with the gene therapy to suppress innate immunity to the gene therapy. In some embodiments, the gene therapy uses an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector, an adenovirus vector, a lentivirus vector, a Herpes simplex virus (HSV) vector or a lipid nanoparticle. Also provided herein are methods for selecting an individual for treatment with an IRAK modulator in combination with a gene therapy agent.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for enhancing gene therapy in an individual by administering an IRAK degrader with the gene therapy to suppress innate immunity to the gene therapy. In some embodiments, the gene therapy uses an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector, an adenovirus vector, a lentivirus vector, a Herpes simplex virus (HSV) vector or a lipid nanoparticle. Also provided herein are methods for selecting an individual for treatment with an IRAK degrader in combination with a gene therapy agent.

Abstract: An assembly includes a lower sub-assembly containing a first fan, a middle sub-assembly supported above the lower sub-assembly, a bottom air flow control plane supported in the middle sub-assembly and having openings sized to fit multiple computers having vertical cooling air paths, and a top air flow control plane supported in the middle sub-assembly above the bottom air flow control plane and having openings sized to fit the multiple computers such that air is forced through the vertical cooling air paths.

Abstract: An assembly includes a lower sub-assembly containing a first fan, a middle sub-assembly supported above the lower sub-assembly, a bottom air flow control plane supported in the middle sub-assembly and having openings sized to fit multiple computers having vertical cooling air paths, and a top air flow control plane supported in the middle sub-assembly above the bottom air flow control plane and having openings sized to fit the multiple computers such that air is forced through the vertical cooling air paths.

Abstract: Microorganisms and bioprocesses are provided that convert gaseous substrates, such as renewable H2 and waste CO2 producer gas, or syngas into high-protein biomass that may be used directly for human nutrition, or as a nutrient for plants, fungi, or other microorganisms, or as a source of soil carbon, nitrogen, and other mineral nutrients. Renewable H2 used in the processes described herein may be generated by electrolysis using solar or wind power. Producer gas used in the processes described herein may be derived from sources that include gasification of waste feedstock and/or biomass residue, waste gas from industrial processes, or natural gas, biogas, or landfill gas.

Abstract: Microorganisms and bioprocesses are provided that convert gaseous substrates, such as renewable H2 and waste CO2 producer gas, or syngas into high-protein biomass that may be used directly for human nutrition, or as a nutrient for plants, fungi, or other microorganisms, or as a source of soil carbon, nitrogen, and other mineral nutrients. Renewable H2 used in the processes described herein may be generated by electrolysis using solar or wind power. Producer gas used in the processes described herein may be derived from sources that include gasification of waste feedstock and/or biomass residue, waste gas from industrial processes, or natural gas, biogas, or landfill gas.

Abstract: Techniques for message deduplication are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a client front-end component operative to receive an incoming message at a messaging system from a messaging client on a client device; extract a deduplication token from the incoming message; store the incoming message in a message queue where examining the deduplication token determines that the incoming message does not duplicate any existing message of the messaging system; and discard the incoming message where examining the deduplication token determines that the incoming message does duplicate an existing message; and a message deduplication component operative to examine the deduplication token to determine whether the incoming message duplicates any existing message of the messaging system. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques for extensible message indexing are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a client front-end component of a messaging system operative to receive an incoming message from a client device; identify a sending client service for the incoming message at the client front-end component; determine a service identifier index value for the sending client service at the client front-end component; and store the incoming message in a message queue using the service identifier index value. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mobility aid device including a seat arrangement upon which a user sits when the mobility device aid is in operation, a main unit that supports the seat arrangement, and a wheel arrangement that supports the main unit on a floor surface. The mobility aid device is driven in operation from a motor arrangement included in at least one of the main unit and the wheel arrangement, wherein the mobility device aid is propelled forwards or backwards and turned by the motor arrangement. The wheel arrangement includes two wheels mounted at lateral sides of main unit, wherein the two wheels are mutually independently driven in operation by the motor arrangement. The mobility aid device is self-balancing using the two wheels by employing a control module that controls an electrical signal applied to the motor arrangement, and the wheels are contained within an area that is less than 120% of a seating area of the seat arrangement.

Abstract: A portable device and method of supplying power to the portable device may provide a sterile environment that may protect the health and safety of patients on whom the device is employed. The portable device may be charged inside of the sterile environment. The portable device may be charged using at least one chargeable battery that may be arranged internal and/or external to a portion of the portable device, or internal and/or external to the portable device. A power supply may be connected to the at least one chargeable battery and power the portable device for use. The portable device may be charged up to 100% and/or or fully charged prior to opening the sterile environment.