Abstract: A apparatus includes a reference signal generator, a droop detection circuit, a digital frequency-locked loop (DFLL), and a DFLL control circuit. The reference signal generator that receives a digital value and produces a pulse-density modulated signal based on the digital value. The droop detection circuit converts the pulse-density modulated signal to an analog signal, compares the analog signal to a monitored supply voltage, and responsive to detecting a droop of the monitored supply voltage below a designated value relative to the analog signal, produces a droop detection signal. The DFLL provides a clock signal for synchronizing circuitry within a domain of the monitored supply voltage. The DFLL control circuit, responsive to receiving the droop detection signal, causes the DFLL to slow the clock signal.

Abstract: Disclosed are recombinant insect ferritin nanoparticles that can be used to display two different trimeric antigens at an equal ratio. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the recombinant insect ferritin nanoparticles and methods of producing the recombinant insect ferritin nanoparticles. Methods for eliciting an immune response in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorescent dyes of formula (I), including salts thereof, and extracellular vesicles and cells labelled with the fluorescent dyes. The present invention also relates to methods, uses and kits thereof.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control engine speed of a power system are disclosed. An example power system includes: an engine; an air compressor configured to generate and store air pressure in an air storage tank based on mechanical power provided by the engine; and control circuitry configured to: monitor the air pressure in the air storage tank; determine a rate of air pressure change based on the monitoring of the air pressure; in response to the rate of air pressure change satisfying a threshold rate, incrementally increasing a speed of the engine; detecting a load on an AC auxiliary output; and in response to detecting the load on the AC auxiliary output, overriding an engine speed based on the air compressor, and controlling the speed of the engine to be the predetermined speed to output the predetermined frequency.

Abstract: Techniques for discovering semantic meaning of data in fields included in one or more data sets, the method including: a first field having a previously-assigned label that indicates a semantic meaning of the first field; identifying a set of one or more candidate labels, for potential assignment to the first field instead of the previously-assigned label; evaluating, using a previously-determined label score and a first candidate label score, whether to assign a first candidate label to the first field, the evaluating comprising: when the first candidate label score is at least a first threshold amount greater than a previously-determined label score, presenting the first candidate label to a user by generating an interface through which the user can provide input indicating whether to assign the first candidate label to the first field instead of the previously-determined label.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a material is described. The method includes preparing a powder mixture including yttrium aluminum garnet doped with a fissionable isotope, grinding the powder mixture to form a first milled powder, drying the first milled powder, calcinating the first milled powder to form a calcinated powder, grinding the calcinated powder to form a second milled powder, drying the second milled powder, shaping the second milled powder to form a plurality of shaped material portions, and sintering the plurality of shaped material portions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for automated following behind a lead vehicle. The lead vehicle navigates a path from a starting point to a destination. The lead vehicle and the following vehicle are connected via V2V communication, allowing one or more following vehicles to detect the path taken by the lead vehicle. A computerized control system on the following vehicle (a Follow-the-Leader, or FTL, system) allows the following vehicle to mimic the behavior of the lead vehicle, with the FTL system controlling steering to guide the following vehicle along the path previously navigated by the lead vehicle. In some embodiments, the lead vehicle and following vehicle may both use Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) position coordinates. In some embodiments, the following vehicle may also have a system of sensors to maintain a gap between the following and lead vehicles.

Abstract: A pellet including C-grade iron fines and a binder; a method of producing said pellet, including mixing the C-grade iron fines and the binder to form a mixture and agglomerating the mixture to form a pellet; and a method of producing steel, including heating a pellet including C-grade iron fines and a binder in an electric arc furnace are all provided.

Abstract: A system includes an autonomous vehicle (AV) comprising a sensor, a control subsystem, and an operation server. The control subsystem receives sensor data comprising location coordinates of the AV from the sensor. The operation server detects an unexpected event from the sensor data, comprising at least one of an accident, an inspection, and a report request. The operation server receives a message from a user comprising a request to access particular information regarding the AV and location data. The operation server associates the AV with the user if the location coordinates of the AV match location data of the user. The operation server establishes a communication path between the user and a remote operator for further communications.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for integration among content publication, advertisement services and rewards collection is provided. The method and system comprises publishing a first content generated by a first user for public viewing, determining whether a predetermined condition of the published first content reaches a first predetermined threshold, providing a first user-controlled slot if the first predetermined threshold is reached, and allowing the first user to set a first price for the first user-controlled slot to sell for rewards collection. When the published content reaches a second predetermined threshold, a second user-controlled slot is then provided for the user to set a second price for rewards collection and so on.

Abstract: An output clock frequency of an adaptive oscillator circuit changes in response to noise on an integrated circuit power supply line. The circuit features two identical delay lines which are separately connected to a regulated supply and a droopy supply. In response to noise on the droopy supply, the delay lines cause a change in the output clock frequency. The adaptive oscillator circuit slows down the output clock frequency when the droopy supply droops or falls below the regulated supply. The adaptive oscillator circuit clamps the output clock frequency at a level determined by the regulated supply when the droopy supply overshoots or swings above the regulated supply.

Abstract: A series of pharmaceutical metal complexes (pMCs) were produced and characterized using the mast cell stabilizer, cromolyn, and bioactive metal ions (Zn+2, Mg+2, and Ca+2). Three novel pMCs, Cromolyn-Zn, Cromolyn-Mg, and Cromolyn-Ca were formed through reactions under controlled temperature and pH conditions. TGA demonstrated that these metal complexes showed an enhanced thermal stability due to the strong coordination with the ligand, cromolyn. PXRD data indicates a high degree of crystallinity as well as a unique packing arrangement for each pMCs. SEM analysis showed materials with well-defined morphologies while EDS presented elemental evidence for the unique composition of each pMCs. The crystal structure for these materials was elucidated through SCXRD, and a variety of binding modes and packing motifs were found within each respective metal complex. Only 2D structures were achieved under the conditions studied.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wearable material made from interweaving a primary yarn of recycled sheets of plasticized material and a water-proof companion yarn. The companion yarn may be fleece, micro-fleece made from polyester, acrylic or nylon, or alpaca wool. The wearable material may be rendered into articles of fashionable clothing that can provide protection from dirt and stains, as well as protective garments for medical and industrial settings.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the asymmetric synthesis of isopiperitenol and successor compounds.

Abstract: Antibodies and compositions of matter useful for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection in mammals, and methods of using those compositions of matter for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of EBV infection are described. Also described are proteins, referred to as anti-gp350 antibody probes, and anti-gp350 B-cell probes, that maintain the epitope structure of the CR2-binding region of gp350, but do not bind CR2.

Abstract: One or more methods for preparing a personal care product using HPP may be provided. The methods may include preparing one or more raw materials, including for example botanical or plant matter. The one or more raw materials may be infused into a substance using HPP, which may result in an infused substance. To make the final personal care product the infused substance may then be mixed with one or more additional ingredients and the personal care product may then be packaged. Finally, before shipping and distribution, the packaged personal care product may be processed using HPP, which may extend the shelf-life of the packaged product.

Abstract: A thermal management system for an aircraft includes a first thermal bus including one or more first heat sources, a heat sink, a vapour compression system, and one or more second heat sources. The vapour compression system includes a compressor, a condenser, a receiver, a first side of a recuperator, an expansion valve, an evaporator, a second side of the recuperator, and the compressor. A first heat flow (Q1) of waste heat energy generated by the first heat sources is transferred via the first heat transfer fluid to the heat sink. A second heat flow (Q2) of waste heat energy generated by the second heat source(s) being transferred via the evaporator to a refrigerant. A third heat flow (Q3) of heat energy in the refrigerant is transferred via the condenser to the first heat transfer fluid. The controller is configured to ensure that: 1.1*Q2<Q3<3.0*Q2.

Abstract: A thermal management system for an aircraft comprises a first gas turbine engine, a first thermal bus, a first heat exchanger, and a chiller. The first thermal bus comprises a first heat transfer fluid, with the first heat transfer fluid being in fluid communication, in a closed loop flow sequence, between the first gas turbine engine, the first heat exchanger, and the chiller. Waste heat energy generated by the first gas turbine engine, is transferred to the first heat transfer fluid. The chiller is configured to lower a temperature of the first heat transfer fluid prior to the first heat transfer fluid being circulated through the gas turbine engine. The first heat is exchanger is configured to transfer the waste heat energy from the first heat transfer fluid to a dissipation medium.

Abstract: A thermal management system for an aircraft includes a thermal bus including one or more first heat sources; a heat sink; a vapour compression system including a compressor, a condenser, a receiver, a first side of a recuperator, an expansion valve, an evaporator, a second side of the recuperator, and the compressor; and one or more second heat sources. A heat transfer fluid transfers waste heat energy generated by the first heat sources to the heat sink. A second flow of waste heat energy from the second heat source(s) is transferred to a refrigerant. A third flow of heat energy in the refrigerant is transferred to the heat transfer fluid. The compressor includes a supplementary refrigerant reservoir, and the volume of refrigerant in the vapour compression system is increased during operation when a temperature of the heat transfer fluid is at or below a temperature of the second heat source(s).