Abstract: A method for congestion control in a data communication protocol employing acknowledged communication may include measuring a flight size. A transmission rate may be measured. A trend of the flight size may be determined. A trend of the transmission rate may be determined, and the trend may be derived from a transmission rate gradient calculation, in which either the transmission rate measurements or the transmission rate gradient calculations or both may be filtered to reduce their temporal variability. Whether there is a congestion may be detected according to the determined trend of the transmission rate and the trend of the flight size. Upon detection of the congestion, a change may be made from a current congestion control state to a new congestion control state. Data may be transmitted while respecting a maximum amount of unacknowledged data which the transmitting node may transmit. An apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A high-voltage battery for a motor vehicle includes at least one battery module including a cell block with stacked battery cells, wherein the battery cells are embodied as solid-body cells, the internal resistance of which decreases as the temperature rises, a battery housing having a receiving space for receiving the at least one battery module, and a heat-insulating holding device for holding the at least one battery module in the receiving space. The heat-insulating holding device is designed to minimize heat exchange between the at least one battery module and the battery housing for preventing cooling of the battery cells. A motor vehicle with the high-voltage battery is also provided.

Abstract: A system for secure processor virtualization including a secure initialization memory and one or more processors coupled to the secure initialization memory is disclosed. The secure initialization memory includes initialization instructions for launching a security runtime environment before operating systems and cryptographic keying for security handoffs. The processors are configured to retrieve the initialization instructions from the secure initialization memory at startup, execute the initialization instructions to launch the security runtime environment and retrieve at least a portion of the cryptographic keying, and generate specific keying for chip-level resources the processors by combining instruction sets of the chip-level resources and the cryptographic keying.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides biomarkers and methods for identifying subjects at risk of developing cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurotoxicity, or both after adoptive immunotherapy to guide preemptive intervention, modified therapy, or the like. For example, adverse event biomarkers may be measured in a subject before pre-conditioning chemotherapy, before immunotherapy (e.g., adoptive immunotherapy infusion comprising a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) modified T cell), or shortly after pre-conditioning chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy. Exemplary biomarkers include temperature, cytokine levels and endothelial activation biomarkers, such as angiopoietin 2, von Willebrand factor (vWF), ratio of angiopoietin 2 to angiopoietin 1, and ratio of ADAMTS13 to vWF. Also provided are methods of treating subjects identified as at risk of developing cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurotoxicity, or both to minimize such potential adverse events.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,3-triazoles of formula: useful for improving or restoring the intracellular calcium homeostasis and RyR-calstabin binding function in human and animal cells. The present invention also relates to methods for synthesizing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to the use thereof for preventing or treating skeletal muscle, heart and nervous system disorders.

Abstract: A system for an at least partially electrically driven or hybrid vehicle includes an electronic devices that is configured to supply current to at least one of the further electrical loads on the vehicle, from a number of series-connected energy storage cells in the electrical energy storage which is smaller than the maximum number of series-connected energy storage cells in the energy storage, in the event that a maximum current for the at least one further electrical load exceeds the maximum current which can be delivered by the voltage converter. The vehicle has an electrical energy storage, which is provided for driving the vehicle and comprises energy storage cells connected in series, and a voltage converter coupled to the energy storage for the supply of at least one further electrical load on the vehicle.

Abstract: A securing device includes at least one rigid ring configured to encircle the pipe, and at least one securing system, rigid and distinct from the ring, including a body which has a first contact face configured to be pressed firmly against and secured to a surface of a structure, and at least one groove in which the ring is housed, the groove being configured to allow the securing system to slide with respect to the ring in a direction of sliding along the ring, while being immobile or near-immobile relative to the ring in a plane perpendicular to the direction of sliding.

Abstract: A system that allows a user to access a secured area by confirming location of the user near the secured area and receipt of an access word by the system. A user in possession of a mobile device may be detected at the entrance to a secured location. The system can select a question asking for a passcode corresponding to certain access to the secured location. The question can be spoken to a user through a loudspeaker at the secured location. The user's spoken response can be processed by the system, for example using keyword spotting, to determine if the proper access word is included. If it is, the system can grant access to the secured area.

Abstract: A method for congestion control in a data communication protocol employing acknowledged communication may include measuring a flight size. A transmission rate may be measured. A trend of the flight size may be determined. A trend of the transmission rate may be determined, and the trend may be derived from a transmission rate gradient calculation, in which either the transmission rate measurements or the transmission rate gradient calculations or both may be filtered to reduce their temporal variability. Whether there is a congestion may be detected according to the determined trend of the transmission rate and the trend of the flight size. Upon detection of the congestion, a change may be made from a current congestion control state to a new congestion control state. Data may be transmitted while respecting a maximum amount of unacknowledged data which the transmitting node may transmit. An apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A floating track used for holding competitions and other sporting events with aquatic vehicles, mainly water karts, comprising, a floating barrier that defines and delimits the layout of the track on the surface of the water, made up from the successive connection of a multitude of floating modular parts that are coupled together, having an elongated elliptic shape and have, on their respective short ends some perforations aligned so that by ensuring the overlapping of a first end of a part with a contiguous second end of another part, these perforations fit together, with the possibility of being assembled and dismantled with different layouts as required in each case.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to automatic personal identifiable information (PII) removal. A system may detect a sound signal received from a vicinity of a machine during the operation of the machine. The system may perform speech detection to detect a segment of the sound signal that comprises a speech signal. The system may modify the sound signal at the segment of the sound signal by performing a segment replacement mechanism. The system may generate a filtered sound signal to be used for monitoring the operation of the machine.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for a biased cathode assembly of an X-ray tube with improved thermal management and a method of manufacturing same. In one example, a cathode assembly of an X-ray tube comprises an emitter assembly including an emitter coupled to an emitter support structure, and an electrode assembly including an electrode stack and a plurality of bias electrodes. The emitter assembly including a plurality of independent components that are coupled together. The electrode assembly including a plurality of independent components that are coupled together, and the emitter assembly being coupled to the electrode assembly.

Abstract: A portable kit for generating a digital image of a faecal sample suitable for microscopic analysis, comprises a faecal sample preparation device configured to receive a faecal sample and a faecal flotation fluid, filter a suspension comprising the faecal sample and the faecal flotation fluid to provide a filtrate, a translucent faecal sample support, and a portable digital imaging module. The portable digital imaging module comprises a housing, a camera/microscopic lens assembly configured to generate a digital image of the faecal sample on the sample support, an illumination system, a seat for receiving the faecal sample support disposed between the camera/microscopic lens assembly and illumination system, a memory for storing the digital image, a communication system for communicating the digital image to an off-site image processing module via a communications network, and a battery operatively connected to the camera and microscopic lens assembly, memory and communication system.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gearbox assembly for a wind turbine. The gearbox assembly has a maximal installed width and a maximal transport width. The maximal installed width is greater than the maximal transport width. The gearbox assembly includes at least one torque arm coupled to opposing sides of the gearbox housing. Each of the torque arms includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends are removably coupled to the exterior surface of the gearbox such that the distance between the distal ends define the maximal installed width. The torque arms are coupled to at least one support element and to a bedplate of the wind turbine.

Abstract: A water wave breaker includes an attachment portion and a curved concave portion. The curved concave portion is connected with the attachment portion. When the attachment portion is attached to a substantially vertically extending surface a first end of the curved concave portion, which is disposed laterally farther away from the attachment portion than a second end of the curved concave portion, is disposed above the second end of the curved concave portion with the curved concave portion oriented in a downward direction away from the substantially vertically extending surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of cancer using a combination of (a) a NK inhibitor (b) a checkpoint inhibitor.

Abstract: A gear system includes a carrier having a first portion and a separate, second portion and a plurality of pin shafts extending from the first portion of the carrier. Each of the plurality of pin shafts includes a first end and a second end. As such, the first ends are integrally formed with the first portion of the carrier. The first and second portions are arranged on opposing sides of the plurality of pin shafts and are spaced apart such that the first and second portions do not contact each other. Further, the second portion of the carrier defines an end plate that is secured to the second ends of the plurality of pin shafts. The gear system also includes a plurality of gears mounted to the plurality of pin shafts, with each of the plurality of gears arranged so as to rotate around one of the plurality of pin shafts.

Abstract: A system that allows a user to access a secured area by confirming location of the user near the secured area and receipt of an access word by the system. A user in possession of a mobile device may be detected at the entrance to a secured location. The system can select a question asking for a passcode corresponding to certain access to the secured location. The question can be spoken to a user through a loudspeaker at the secured location. The user's spoken response can be processed by the system, for example using keyword spotting, to determine if the proper access word is included. If it is, the system can grant access to the secured area.

Abstract: Photonic devices, systems, and methods for detecting an analyte in a biological solution (e.g., whole blood) are provided. Representative photonic devices are optical ring resonators having nanoscale features and micron-sized diameters. Due to the compact size of these devices, many resonators can be disposed on a single substrate and tested simultaneously as a sample is passed over the devices. Typical analytes include blood cells, antibodies, and pathogens, as well as compounds indicative of the presence of blood cells or pathogens (e.g., serology). In certain embodiments, blood type can be determined through photonic sensing using a combination of direct detection of blood cells and serology. By combining the detection signals of multiple devices, the type of blood can be determined.