Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for compensating a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signal, including obtaining, by a correlation module, sample data which corresponds to a GNSS signal obtained based on an oscillator frequency of a crystal oscillator; obtaining, by the correlation module, aiding information which is determined based on information about the crystal oscillator; performing, by the correlation module, compensation processing on numerically-controlled oscillator (NCO) state data based on the aiding information, to obtain compensated NCO state data; performing, by the correlation module, correlation processing on the sample data based on the compensated NCO data; storing the compensated NCO state data in an NCO memory; and determining location information about a location of an electronic device corresponding to the correlation module based on the compensated sample data.

Abstract: Provided herein are rapid, high quality film sintering processes that include high-throughput continuous sintering of lithium-lanthanum zirconium oxide (lithium-stuffed garnet). The instant disclosure sets forth equipment and processes for making high quality, rapidly-processed ceramic electrolyte films. These processes include high-throughput continuous sintering of lithium-lanthanum zirconium oxide for use as electrolyte films. In certain processes, the film is not in contact with any surface as it sinters (i.e., during the sintering phase).

Abstract: Disclosed are monoclonal antibodies, antigen binding fragments, and bi-specific antibodies that specifically bind a coronavirus spike protein, such as SARS-CoV-2. Also disclosed is the use of these antibodies for inhibiting a coronavirus infection, such as a SARS-CoV-2 infection. In addition, disclosed are methods for detecting a coronavirus, such as SARS-CoV-2, in a biological sample, using the disclosed antibodies.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for processing an optical fiber includes: drawing an optical fiber through a draw furnace, conveying the optical fiber through a flame reheating device downstream from the draw furnace, wherein the flame reheating device comprises one or more burners each comprising: a body having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, an opening within the body extending from the top surface through the body to the bottom surface, wherein the optical fiber passes through the opening, and one or more gas outlets within the body; and igniting a flammable gas provided by the one or more gas outlets to form a flame encircling the optical fiber passing through the opening, wherein the flame heats the optical fiber by at least 100 degrees Celsius at a heating rate exceeding 10,000 degrees Celsius/second.

Abstract: Disclosed are antigen binding polypeptides and antigen binding polypeptide complexes (e.g., antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof) having certain structural and/or functional features. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and vectors encoding such polypeptides and polypeptide complexes; host cells, pharmaceutical compositions and kits containing such polypeptides and polypeptide complexes; and methods of using such polypeptides and polypeptide complexes.

Abstract: Embodiments of a recombinant human Parainfluenza Virus (hPIV) F ectodomain trimer stabilized in a prefusion conformation are provided. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the hPIV F ectodomain trimer and methods of producing the hPIV F ectodomain trimer. Methods for inducing an immune response in a subject are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method can be a method for treating or inhibiting a hPIV infection in a subject by administering a effective amount of the recombinant hPIV F ectodomain trimer to the subject.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a casino patron engagement system that facilitates engagement among casino employees and casino patrons to engender patron loyalty.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods including polarization sorting metasurface microlens array devices. In certain embodiments, a polarization imaging device is provided. The polarization imaging device includes: a source of image light; a metasurface lenslet array comprising a plurality of repeating metasurface lenslets, where the plurality of repeating metasurface lenslets comprise a plurality of first metasurface lenslets configured to diffract the image light into a first polarization light in a first direction and a second polarization light in a second direction; an image sensor positioned in the optical path of the first polarization light and the second polarization light, and where the image sensor includes a plurality of image sensing units including a first image sensing unit positioned to sense the first polarization light and a second image sensing unit positioned to sense the second polarization light.

Abstract: An eye-imaging apparatus including red, green, and blue light sources, one or more optical lenses, a light guide cable to transmit light from the light source, a one-chip color image sensor including a shutter, the color image sensor being operable to measure red, green, and blue light in the imaging path and transmit measured colored light in respective red, green, and blue channels. The red, green, and blue light sources are sequentially flashed in synchronization with the operation of the image sensor and the color image sensor captures red, green, and blue images in synchronization with the flashed color. The color image sensor transmits the colored images on respective color channels one at a time.

Abstract: Method and system for controlling a compressor and a supply fan in a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system are disclosed. The system includes a compressor having a startup state and a running state, a supply fan, and a controller configured to control the compressor and the supply fan in the HVAC system. The compressor and the supply fan are controlled based on a dehumidification map and/or an efficiency map. The system also includes a cooling coil configured to receive a fluid in heat exchange relationship with refrigerant from an evaporator to cool air. The supply fan is configured to deliver the cooled air from the cooling coil to a conditioned space as supply air.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system and a method for controlling the HVAC system. The HVAC system includes a compressor and a variable speed discharge fan. The method includes determining, with a controller, a low fan capacity setting based on an operation of the compressor. The method also includes maintaining a discharge fan capacity at the low fan capacity setting, and varying a coil discharge air temperature between a low discharge air temperature limit and a high discharge air temperature limit. The method further includes when the coil discharge air temperature reaches the low discharge air temperature limit, varying the discharge fan capacity between the low fan capacity setting and a high fan capacity setting so as to maintain a space temperature at a space temperature setpoint, while maintaining the coil discharge air temperature at the low discharge air temperature limit.

Abstract: Methods to regulate a discharge fan and a coil of a HVAC system are described. The method may include regulating a discharge air temperature of the cooling/heating coil of the HVAC system while maintain the discharge fan at a low capacity setting. The method may also include maintaining the coil at a low discharge air temperature (or a high discharge air temperature) setting, while varying a fan capacity of the discharge fan. The method may include a discharge capacity boost that includes decreasing (or elevating) the discharge air temperature limit of the coil beyond the low discharge air temperature (or the high discharge air temperature) limit. The methods as described herein may be applicable to a HVAC system that has variable airflow capability.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a fan with a variable fan capacity; a coil with a variable discharge air temperature; and a controller configured to control the variable fan capacity of the fan and the variable discharge air temperature of the coil. The controller is configured to vary the variable capacity of the fan to maintain a space temperature at a space temperature setpoint while maintaining the variable discharge air temperature of the coil at a low discharge air temperature limit. The controller is configured to vary the variable discharge air temperature between a high discharge air temperature limit and the low discharge air temperature limit to maintain the space temperature at the space temperature setpoint while maintaining the variable capacity of the fan at a low fan capacity setting.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a system that includes a variable speed compressor are described. The method can provide improved accuracy in the control of a system, for example, a heating, ventilating, and air condition (HVAC) system that includes a variable speed compressor, and can reduce a compressor cycling frequency of the compressor when a required capacity is below a minimum capacity of the compressor.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a system that includes a variable speed compressor are described. The method can provide improved accuracy in the control of a system, for example, a heating, ventilating, and air condition (HVAC) system that includes a variable speed compressor, and can reduce a compressor cycling frequency of the compressor when a required capacity is below a minimum capacity of the compressor.

Abstract: Methods to regulate a discharge fan and a coil of a HVAC system are described. The method may include regulating a discharge air temperature of the cooling/heating coil of the HVAC system while maintain the discharge fan at a low capacity setting. The method may also include maintaining the coil at a low discharge air temperature (or a high discharge air temperature) setting, while varying a fan capacity of the discharge fan. The method may include a discharge capacity boost that includes decreasing (or elevating) the discharge air temperature limit of the coil beyond the low discharge air temperature (or the high discharge air temperature) limit. The methods as described herein may be applicable to a HVAC system that has variable airflow capability.

Abstract: A method for regulating a discharge fan and a coil of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system includes maintaining a discharge fan capacity at a low fan capacity setting and varying a coil discharge air temperature between a low discharge air temperature limit and a high discharge air temperature limit. The method also includes, when the coil discharge air temperature reaches the low discharge air temperature limit, varying a fan speed of the variable speed discharge fan between a low fan speed setting and a high fan speed setting so as to maintain a space temperature at a space temperature setpoint set for a space, while maintaining the coil discharge air temperature at the low discharge air temperature limit.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for updating an auction monitor display with highlighting or emphasis in the form of graphic data change indicators. The method commences by capturing a first set of auction variables, the auction variables pertaining to an ecommerce auction involving a plurality of auction participants in the ecommerce auction. Then, for ongoing real-time display, the method introduces a delay of a variable duration of time, the variable duration of time based on the length of time before the end of the auction. At various points within each delay period, the method captures a second set of auction variables which are compared to the first set of auction variables to identify a candidate set of changed auction variables for emphasis. The determination of the manner of emphasis is based on the changed auction variable and characteristics of the type of change of the changed auction variable.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a system that includes a variable speed compressor are described. The method can provide improved accuracy in the control of a system, for example, a heating, ventilating, and air condition (HVAC) system that includes a variable speed compressor, and can reduce a compressor cycling frequency of the compressor when a required capacity is below a minimum capacity of the compressor.

Abstract: Methods to regulate a discharge fan and a coil of a HVAC system are described. The method may include regulating a discharge air temperature of the cooling/heating coil of the HVAC system while maintain the discharge fan at a low capacity setting. The method may also include maintaining the coil at a low discharge air temperature (or a high discharge air temperature) setting, while varying a fan capacity of the discharge fan. The method may include a discharge capacity boost that includes decreasing (or elevating) the discharge air temperature limit of the coil beyond the low discharge air temperature (or the high discharge air temperature) limit. The methods as described herein may be applicable to a HVAC system that has variable airflow capability.