Abstract: The present invention relates to novel somatostatin 4 (SST4) selective agonists as non-opioid analgesics. In particular, the present invention relates to peptides having strong SST4-selectivity for use in treatment of pain or inflammation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide computer-implemented methods, computer program product, and computer systems. One or more processors, collect information associated with a target edge platform. The one or more processors, generate a set of rules for a target edge platform for different situations that can occur on the target edge platform. The one or more processors in response to receiving additional information, dynamically adjust the generated set of rules for the target platform.

Abstract: A method for tag-based search includes capturing an image, extracting a tag from the image, identifying a location associated with the captured image, and querying stored content for information that matches the location and the tag. Local storage is checked for the information first, and remote storage may be checked subsequently. Any located information may be used to augment the image. Information located in the remote storage may be saved in the local storage until it reaches a certain age, until it fails to be accessed for a threshold period of time, or until the location moves outside a threshold radius associated with a location of the information located in the remote storage.

Abstract: An electric motor having a housing with a partition wall between an electronics compartment and a motor compartment for accommodating a stator with a stator winding and a rotor which is shaft-mounted on a motor shaft. The partition wall has a central shaft or bearing opening for the motor shaft and a number of apertures for phase connections for electrical contacting of the stator winding with an electronic system. A cover element spanning the partition wall is arranged in the electronics compartment, which cover element has passage openings for the phase connections corresponding to the apertures in the partition wall.

Abstract: A colored glass article includes greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol % Al2O3, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % B2O3, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol % Li2O, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % Na2O, and greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % Cr2O3. R2O+RO?Al2O3 is greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %. Al2O3+MgO+ZnO is greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %.

Abstract: A compound according to formula (?)-(Id*) wherein the compound shows negative specific rotation values, and it's use as fragrance.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards detection of personal threats to a user based on information known to a user's device and other information. A device with a personal threat application program and server communicate information, including data describing the user's current physical situation, e.g., including current location. The server and/or application program obtain data describing environmental conditions around the user's location, e.g., corresponding to a defined personal zone. The personal zone size automatically can vary based on current factors. Based on the situation and environmental data reaching a threshold threat level, a potential threat to the user can be predicted and the prediction, used to take some action, such as to send an alert to the user and/or otherwise output a warning signal. Historical data such as statistics related to the user's current location can be accessed to assist with the prediction.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery pack housing that is sealed and flooded with a dielectric fluid. In addition, the battery pack includes a battery module that is disposed in the battery pack housing, and a vent block that is disposed on the lid and communicates with an interior space of the battery pack housing. The vent block is configured to permit the battery pack to accommodate volume changes of the dielectric fluid within the battery pack housing.

Abstract: A colored glass article includes from 40 mol % to 70 mol % SiO2; from 8 mol % to 20 mol % Al2O3; from 1 mol % to 10 mol % B2O3; from 1 mol % to 20 mol % Li2O; from 1 mol % to 15 mol % Na2O; from 0 mol % to 8 mol % MgO; from 0 mol % to 5 mol % ZnO; and from 0.0005 mol % to 1 mol % Au. MgO+ZnO is from 0.1 mol % to 6 mol %.

Abstract: A switching contact assembly for an electrical switching element includes a contact bridge, a base, and a spring assembly. The contact bridge is attached to the base with the spring assembly between the contact bridge and the base. The contact bridge attached to the base is resilient in a direction opposite a switching direction.

Abstract: A system (1) has a vehicle (2) and a mobile device (3) to unlock the vehicle (2) and/or enable a function of the vehicle (2). The vehicle (2) has at least one first transceiver (A) that is designed to transmit and receive data wirelessly. The mobile device (3) has at least one second transceiver (B) that is designed to transmit and receive data wirelessly. The first transceiver (A) and the second transceiver (B) are designed to establish a wireless connection with one another as connection partners that enables data exchange. The first transceiver (A) is designed to check an environment of the vehicle (2) for available connection partners. The second transceiver (B) is designed to signal its availability as a connection partner.

Abstract: A method includes: capturing, via an image sensor of a computing device, a first image in a sequence of images, using a first focus position of the image sensor; detecting a region of interest in the first image, the region of interest containing a barcode; determining, using a phase detection module of the image sensor, a phase difference corresponding to the region of interest; and setting a second focus position at the image sensor based on the phase difference, the second focus position configured for capturing a second image in the sequence via the image sensor, the second image having the barcode in focus.

Abstract: A light emitting photonic crystal having an organic light emitting diode and methods of making the same are disclosed. An organic light emitting diode disposed within a photonic structure having a band-gap, or stop-band, allows the photonic structure to emit light at wavelengths occurring at the edges of the band-gap. Photonic crystal structures that provide this function may include materials having a refractive index that varies.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards providing guidance, e.g., point-to-point audio guidance, along an evacuation route. The presence of occupant(s) within a structure/area is monitored. If an evacuation event occurs, an evacuation route is determined for each occupant based on their current monitored starting location. Guidance is output, e.g., by various output devices along the evacuation route, which can be the safety monitors that monitor occupant presence, to guide each occupant from point-to-point along the evacuation route. For example, one monitor can be configured to hand off guidance responsibility to a next monitor along the evacuation route. The guidance can be customized for each known occupant based on their recognized features, or can be directed generally to an unknown occupant. Status information of the occupants can be provided to other occupants and to a responding entity. A responding entity can also be given directional guidance.

Abstract: A supply system for cables for charging electric vehicles, wherein a cable store comprises a plurality of pulleys which are arranged in at least two pulley blocks such that a cable can be threaded in multiple windings. One pulley block is linearly guided relative to the other on a moveable pulley block carrier and can be adjusted against a restoring force. The pulley blocks are mounted on one side and in a cantilevered manner and/or can be adjusted against the force of a deflected flexible spring element and/or each have multiple pulleys distributed in an arc-shape over a circular arc.

Abstract: In an approach to coordinated emotion representation and expression in multi-agent digital assistants, one or more computer processors monitor a conversation of a first user. One or more computer processors determine an intervention opportunity is present in the conversation. One or more computer processors retrieve a profile associated with the first user. One or more computer processors determine a context of the conversation. Based on the profile associated with the first user and the context of the conversation, one or more computer processors generate one or more emotion-based responses. One or more computer processors determine a most appropriate response of the one or more emotion-based responses. One or more computer processors present the most appropriate response to the first user.

Abstract: A three-way valve assembly includes a housing assembly and a diaphragm drip check. The housing assembly defines an inlet, a return outlet, a dispensing outlet, a return flow path extending from the inlet to the return outlet, and a dispensing flow path extending from the inlet to the dispensing outlet. The diaphragm drip check includes a plunger and a diaphragm retained within a sensing chamber, at least one magnet coupled to the plunger and generating a magnetic field, and a sensing assembly. The plunger is operatively coupled to the diaphragm such that deflection of the diaphragm causes corresponding displacement of the plunger. The sensing assembly includes a printed circuit board and at least one sensor, the printed circuit board positioned on the housing assembly such that the at least one sensor is affected by the at least one magnet as the plunger is displaced within the sensing chamber.

Abstract: A piston having a chamber and a barrel disposed in and that may translocate within the chamber. The barrel includes a terminal end having a seal, and the seal has an annular ring having a first wall and a second wall, the second wall is orthogonal to and extends from the first wall such that a first portion of the first wall protrudes away from the second wall in a first direction and a second portion of the first wall protrudes away from the second wall in a second direction that is substantially opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A multi-beam charged particle system and a method of operating a multi-beam charged particle system can provide improved image contrast. The multi-beam charged particle system comprises a filter element or an active array element in a detection system, which can provide improved, anisotropic image contrast. The disclosure can be applied for applications of multi-beam charged particle system, where higher desired beam uniformity and throughput may be relevant.

Abstract: A liquid phase process for direct utilization of inorganic metal carbonate and related salts under hydrogenative conditions to produce value-added fuels and feedstocks such as methanol, methane, carbon monoxide, and higher hydrocarbons. Advantageously, the reaction can use heterogeneous catalysts. The hydrogenation proceeds with high selectivity and yield for the desired product at relatively low temperatures, along with co-production of metal hydroxide. The metal hydroxide can be used to capture CO2, forming metal carbonates and bicarbonates that can be reused to produce more methanol and methane, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, closing the loop. Such a hydrogenation process can thus also be used in a “carbon capture and recycling” manner to produce renewable methane, methanol, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and other carbon feedstocks from CO2 sourced from any natural and anthropogenic emissions as well as from ambient air.