Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, systems and methods of optical sensing for pixel multiplexing and polarized beam steering. Described, among other things, is a system that includes a light source configured to generate a light and one or more optical devices, integrated on a photonic integrated circuit, configured to impart modulation to the generated light and deliver the modulated light to an interface coupling device. The interface coupling device can include a plurality of interface couplers (ICs), each IC configured to scatter the modulated light in a direction that makes at least 5 degrees with an optical axis of lens configured to transmit the light scattered by each IC along a respective direction of a plurality of directions.

Abstract: An exhaust passage (14) of an internal combustion engine (1) is provided with a three-way catalyst (15), and the air-fuel ratio is feedback controlled so as to maintain the oxygen storage amount in the three-way catalyst (15) at a target oxygen storage amount. An estimated oxygen storage amount (b1) is obtained from an intake air amount and an exhaust air-fuel ratio detected by an air-fuel ratio sensor (19), and a target air-fuel ratio is set in accordance with the difference between the target oxygen storage amount (b2) and the estimated oxygen storage amount (b1). The target oxygen storage amount (b2) is set with the characteristic of becoming lower as the intake air amount becomes higher, on the basis of the intake air amount corresponding to the flow rate of gas flowing into the three-way catalyst (15). The foregoing cancels out an increase in the NOx slip ratio when the gas flow rate is high.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide an inverter apparatus and an inverter system. In the inverter apparatus, a direct current output end of an alternating and direct current distribution cabinet is connected to a first direct current input end of an inverter. A first alternating current output end of the inverter is connected to an alternating current input end of the alternating and direct current distribution cabinet, and the alternating and direct current distribution cabinet outputs a converged alternating current. In this way, on-site wiring is simplified, and on-site maintenance is reduced to some extent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to efficient delivery of antibiotic activity, immunomodulatory factors, or growth-promoting biomolecules directly to the digestive tract of an animal via a live delivery platform. The live delivery platform can be a genetically modified microorganism. Delivery can be accomplished with a Lactobacillus sp which colonizes the gastrointestinal tract. The anti-infective activity can be a bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic peptide, an antibody or fragment thereof which specifically recognizes a pathogen, or a phage, or a lytic peptide from a phage which specifically targets a certain pathogen.

Abstract: Multilayer films are disclosed. The multilayer film may include a core layer and a heat seal layer where the heat seal lay comprises a polypropylene copolymer and a polyethylene copolymer. The polypropylene copolymer of the heat seal layer has specific properties such as ethylene content and iCCD elution profile to contribute to the desirable properties of the film. The multilayer film can form effective heat seals, even when in contact with heated contents. The multilayer film can be formed into a bag where the bag is suitable for carrying hot or heated contents.

Abstract: An interconnect isolation system includes a shared memory, at least one processing circuit, and an interconnect. The at least one processing circuit is arranged to execute a plurality of virtual machines (VMs). The interconnect is shared by the plurality of VMS, and includes at least one interconnect node. The at least one interconnect node includes at least one transmission circuit, wherein each of the at least one transmission circuit comprises a plurality of virtual links, the plurality of VMs are mapped to the plurality of virtual links, and each of the plurality of VMs transmits a transaction to the shared memory through a mapped virtual link.

Abstract: Compositions containing long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA's) or fragments or variants thereof are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions containing vectors that include or encode the lncRNA's or fragments/variants thereof. Further disclosed are methods of producing and using these compositions containing or encoding the lncRNA's.

Abstract: The method for tracing a sediment source, including: sampling at sampling points and multiple additional testing points around each sampling point; measuring sediment grain size distribution and corresponding mass percentages to plot sediment grain size distribution curves of each sampling point and its additional testing points; plotting a sediment fingerprint matrix of each sampling point; comparing patterns of the sediment fingerprint matrix of the first sampling point with patterns of the sediment fingerprint matrix of the second sampling point, and determining whether sediment at the first sampling point and that at the second sampling point have the same source. The sediment fingerprint matrix that illustrates the variation of sediment characteristics in different grain size intervals. In addition, by comparing the sediment characteristics in the corresponding grain size intervals, the tracing and classification of sediment from different locations can be achieved.

Abstract: Multilayer films are disclosed. The multilayer film may include a core layer and a heat seal layer where the heat seal lay comprises a polypropylene copolymer and a polyethylene copolymer. The polypropylene copolymer of the heat seal layer has specific properties such as ethylene content and iCCD elution profile to contribute to the desirable properties of the film. The multilayer film can form effective heat seals, even when in contact with heated contents. The multilayer film can be formed into a bag where the bag is suitable for carrying hot or heated contents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to efficient delivery of anti-infective activity, immunomodulatory factors, or growth-promoting biomolecules directly to the digestive tract of an animal via a live delivery platform. The live delivery platform can be a genetically modified microorganism. Delivery can be accomplished with a Lactobacillus sp which colonizes the gastrointestinal tract. The anti-infective activity can be a bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic peptide, an antibody or fragment thereof which specifically recognizes a pathogen, or a phage, or a lytic peptide from a phage which specifically targets a certain pathogen.

Abstract: A charger, a data cable, and a charging device. The charger includes a first Type-A port, a PD charging processing unit, a non-PD charging processing unit, a data cable matching unit, and a first switching unit; where the first Type-A port includes a first communication pin and a second communication pin, and in a case that the charger is connected to a first data cable, the first switching unit connects the first communication pin to the PD charging processing unit and the second communication pin to the data cable matching unit to transmit a PD charging signal through the first communication pin, where the data cable matching unit determines, based on a communication signal transmitted through the second communication pin, whether the data cable is a first data cable.

Abstract: Provided are amino acid sequences for modified, truncated forms of human GlcNA-1-Phosphotransferase (PTase) that retain phosphotransferase activity and the ability to phosphorylate proteins, lysosomal or non-lysosomal. Truncated forms of PTase lacking or with modified linkers and/or lacking the C-terminal transmembrane and cytosolic domain are demonstrated to retain phosphotransferase activity and the ability to phosphorylate target proteins.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of cellulose dissolution technology, particularly relates to a device for dissolving cellulose with high speed and solubility. The device comprises a baseplate and a dissolving canister arranged on surface of the baseplate, bottom surface of the dissolving canister is fixedly connected with a supporting column, and surface of the dissolving canister is installed with a liquid-discharge pipe. The device further comprises a stirring assembly arranged above the dissolving canister, and the stirring assembly comprises an L-shaped installing block arranged above the dissolving canister. Surface of the L-shaped installing block is fixedly connected with a connection block, and surface of the connection block is fixedly connected with a dispensing canister. Lower end of the dispensing canister is rotatably connected with a first synchronizing wheel, one side of the first synchronizing wheel away from the dispensing canister is fixedly connected with a rotation member.

Abstract: An interconnect isolation system includes a shared memory, at least one processing circuit, and an interconnect. The at least one processing circuit is arranged to execute a plurality of virtual machines (VMs). The interconnect is shared by the plurality of VMS, and includes at least one interconnect node. The at least one interconnect node includes at least one transmission circuit, wherein each of the at least one transmission circuit comprises a plurality of virtual links, the plurality of VMs are mapped to the plurality of virtual links, and each of the plurality of VMs transmits a transaction to the shared memory through a mapped virtual link.