Abstract: A polymer/hydrophobic ester oil blend is provided comprising (a) a cosmetically acceptable hydrophobic ester oil; and (b) a thickening polymer powder, thickening polymer, wherein the thickening polymer is a silylated cellulose polymer, comprising a cellulose polymer functionalized with —Si(R1)3 groups; wherein each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a C1-8 alkyl group, a C1-8 haloalkyl group, an aryl group, a C1-8 alkylaryl group and a C1-8 haloalkylaryl group; and wherein the cellulose polymer has a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 1,500,000 Daltons. Also provided are suncare formulations containing same and methods of using same.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding modified norovirus VP1 proteins, and virus-like particles (VLPs) containing one or more of the modified norovirus VP1 proteins, and compositions containing the nucleic acids, VP1 proteins, or the VLPs are provided. Methods for producing modified norovirus VP1 protein, and norovirus VLP, production in plants, portions of the plant or a plant cell, are also provided.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding modified norovirus VP1 proteins, and VLPs comprising one or more of the modified norovirus VP1 proteins are provided. Methods for modified norovirus VP1 protein, and norovirus VLP, production in plants, portions of the plant or a plant cell, are also described.

Abstract: A delivery device for intravenous delivery of microparticles to a patient. The delivery device is fluidly connectable to (i) a first source of an injection medium and (ii) a second source of an injection medium. The delivery device includes: a first fluid inlet fluidly connectable to the first source of the injection medium, a fluid outlet, a fluid mixer fluidly connecting the first fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, a second fluid inlet fluidly connectable to the second source of the injection medium, and a source of microparticles fluidly connecting the second fluid inlet to the fluid mixer. When fluid flows from the second source of the injection medium into the delivery device: the second injection medium fluidly drives microparticles from the source of microparticles into the fluid mixer, and the fluid outlet dispenses to the patient an injection medium that includes the microparticles.

Abstract: A method of tracking 3D position and orientation of an entity in a moving platform is described. The method comprises receiving data sensed by an inertial measurement unit mounted on the entity. Visual tracking data is also received, computed from images depicting the moving platform or the entity in the moving platform. The method computes the 3D position and orientation of the entity by estimating a plurality of states using the visual tracking data and the data sensed by the inertial measurement unit, where the states comprise both states of the moving platform and states of the entity.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel conjugates and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: An example network provisioning system displays a user interface comprising a first plurality of icons, each icon of the first plurality of icons representing a cloud provider or a data center associated with a network slice. The network provisioning system receives, via the user interface, a selection of a first icon of the first plurality of icons. Responsive to the selection of the first icon, the network provisioning system displays a second plurality of icons via the user interface. Each icon of the second plurality of icons represents a resource group hosted by a cloud provider or data center represented by the first icon. In some examples, the network slice is a 5G communication slice.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for defining a network slice template (NST) for provisioning a network slice based on one or more network slice subnet templates (NSSTs). For example, a network provisioning system obtains one or more NSSTs. The one or more NSSTs may include a domain-level NSST for a domain-specific network service or a root-level NSST for an end-to-end network service. The network provisioning system defines an NST based on the one or more NSSTs. The network provisioning system deploys a network slice in accordance with the NST. In some examples, the network slice is a 5G communications network slice.

Abstract: Methods and systems of operating a gas turbine engine in a low-power condition are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes supplying fuel to a combustor by supplying fuel to a first fuel manifold and a second fuel manifold of the gas turbine engine. The method also includes, while supplying fuel to the combustor by supplying fuel to the first fuel manifold: stopping supplying fuel to the second fuel manifold; and supplying pressurized air to the second fuel manifold to flush fuel in the second fuel manifold into the combustor and hinder coking in the second fuel manifold and associated fuel nozzles.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a first plurality of image frames that are provided by an image sensor at a first output rate. The method includes determining a GPU temporal processing value characterizing the GPU processing of the first plurality of image frames. The GPU temporal processing value is a function of an amount of information associated with the first plurality of image frames. The method includes determining an operation value associated with the image sensor based on a function of the GPU temporal processing value. The operation value modifies the operation of the image sensor. The method includes changing, using a controller, the operation of the image sensor as a function of the operation value so that the image sensor provides a second plurality of image frames at a second output rate.

Abstract: The invention provides a fused deposition modeling 3D printer (500), comprising (i) a printer head (501), (ii) a 3D printable material providing device (575), (iii) an actuator (610) for moving one or more of (a) the printer head (501) and (b) a receiver item (550), (iv) an optical sensor (620), and (v) n optical elements (630), wherein n?1; wherein: - in an operational mode of the fused deposition modeling 3D printer (500) the optical sensor (620) senses one or more of (i) reflection of radiation (11) at 3D printed material (202) on the receiver item (550), (ii) reflection of radiation (11) at at least one of the n optical elements (630), and (iii) transmission of radiation (11) through at least one of the n optical elements (630), thereby sensing at least part of a space between the receiver item (550) and the printer head (501); - during the operational mode at least one of the group of optical elements (630) and the optical sensor (610) are configured at equal heights or higher than a printer nozzle (502)

Abstract: An acoustic management module (300) for control of an audio device, in particular for allowing ambient passthrough when a user speaks, and for combining the voice pick up of an ambient microphone and an internal microphone when a user speaks to improve voice quality in noisy environment communications.

Abstract: A bedding system, method and kit for the automation and ventilation of an existing duvet are disclosed. The system has an inflatable lining configured to be inserted and affixed into a cover together with the duvet, the inflatable lining comprising a network of pneumatic chambers defining a plurality of openings extending through the lining allowing air to circulate through the lining; and an air blower operatively connected to the inflatable lining for blowing air into the network of pneumatic chambers, so as in use, the inflatable lining is inflated to allow for the duvet and its cover to be straightened back into position after every use of the bed. The system can also include a sub-network for providing warm or cold air to control the temperature of the bedding. In contrast to traditional systems, the proposed invention is light weight and easily adaptable to current commercially available beds.

Abstract: A protective assembly for a laser measurement system configured to measure geometry of a component includes a housing configured to be embedded in a support surface on which the component is supported. The housing, in turn, includes a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the bottom wall such that the housing defines a chamber therein. Furthermore, the protective assembly includes a target positioned within the chamber, with the target configured to receive a reflector that reflects a laser beam emitted by an emitter of the laser measurement system. Additionally, the protective assembly includes a cover configured to be removably coupled to the housing such that, when the cover is coupled to the housing, access to the chamber is occluded to protect the target from an environment outside of the chamber.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide novel methods for performing services on data messages passing through a network connecting one or more datacenters, such as software defined datacenters (SDDCs). The method of some embodiments uses service containers executing on host computers to perform different chains (e.g., ordered sequences) of services on different data message flows. For a data message of a particular data message flow that is received or generated at a host computer, the method in some embodiments uses a service classifier executing on the host computer to identify a service chain that specifies several services to perform on the data message. For each service in the identified service chain, the service classifier identifies a service container for performing the service. The service classifier then forwards the data message to a service forwarding element to forward the data message through the service containers identified for the identified service chain.

Abstract: An automated and dynamic method and system are provided for estimating lighting conditions of a scene captured from a plurality of digital images. The method comprises generating 3D-source-specific-lighting parameters of the scene using a lighting-estimation neural network configured for: extracting from the plurality of images a corresponding number of latent feature vectors; transforming the latent feature vectors into common-coordinates latent feature vectors; merging the plurality of common-coordinates latent feature vectors into a single latent feature vector; and extracting, from the single latent feature vector, 3D-source-specific-lighting parameters of the scene.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and systems for repelling one or more fish eating predators (4) from a fish-containing area (6) within a sea, fjord, river or lake, wherein a moving image of a predator (18) of the one or more fish eating predators (4) is provided at and/or near a boundary of the fish-containing area (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination system comprising at least one illumination device as well such illumination device, both the system as the device capable of implementing a lighting functionality as well as an air treatment (disinfecting or purifying) functionality. According to a first aspect of the invention an illumination system composed of at least one illumination device is proposed, with the at least one illumination device comprising a support structure; at least one light emitting source coupled with the support structure for emitting visible light radiation; an ion generating source coupled with the support structure for at least generating ionized molecules in air; and at least one UV light emitting source coupled with the support structure for emitting UV light radiation in a wavelength range for depleting ozone generated by the ion generating source.

Abstract: A method for determining the growth stage of a plant is disclosed. The method comprises illuminating the plant with illumination light. The illumination light causes response light from the plant. The method further comprises detecting the response light from the plant, and, based on the detected response light, determining the growth stage of the plant. In this method, (i) illuminating the plant comprises illuminating with at least partially polarized illumination light, and/or (ii) detecting the response light comprises polarization filtering the response light.

Abstract: A board holder for storing a marine board includes: a body extending in a length direction, the body having a board support for receiving and supporting a first lateral side of the marine board; a first strap fixed to the body at or near the board support; a first fastener adjustably fixed to the first strap; a second strap fixed to the body at: a first location spaced from the board support in the length direction; and a second location disposed between the first location and the board support; and a second fastener freely movable along the second strap, the second fastener being configured to be complementarily mated with the first fastener. When the fasteners are mated with one another, the second strap is positioned to at least partly wrap about the second lateral side of the marine board to secure the marine board in place on the board holder.