Abstract: A luminophore having the general empirical formula X?1?xA?y(Al1+zA?3?z)O4:E? that crystallizes in a tetragonal crystal system. X? may be Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and combinations thereof; A? may be Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and combinations thereof; E? may be Eu, Ce, Yb, Mn, and combinations thereof; 0<x<0.25; y?x; and z=0.5(2x?y).

Abstract: Systems and methods for proximity device to device user interface management are disclosed. The systems and methods include a primary user device displaying variable data to a user assigned one or more tasks to be performed. In response to determining that the primary user device is within a predetermined range of an assistive device, the systems and methods pair the two devices, identify task data and/or other data, and modify a user interface displayed on the assistive device, where the modification occurs from device to device communication of displayed variable data and results in variable data from the primary user device being displayed on the assistive device.

Abstract: The present invention provides hepcidin analogues with improved in vivo half lives, and related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: In A method of energy storage comprises receiving input energy (1) and using the input energy to compress (2) air or other process gas to produce a compressed process gas. The compressed process gas is stored (8). The compressed process gas is expanded (16) to generate output energy (17). Heat is transferred (5) from the process gas, before the process gas is stored (8) as a compressed process gas, to a hydrogen production process (10). The transferred heat is used in the hydrogen production process (10). The hydrogen may be stored (13) and subsequently used to heat to provide heat prior to, during, or after expanding (16) the compressed gas.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for depleting a subject's hematopoietic stem cells comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a radiolabeled anti-CD45 antibody, such as 131I-BC8 or 225Ac-BC8. This invention also provides a method for treating a subject afflicted with a non-cancerous disorder treatable via genetically edited cell therapy comprising (i) administering to the subject an amount of a radiolabeled anti-CD45 antibody effective to deplete the subject's hematopoietic stem cells, and (ii) after a suitable time period, performing the therapy on the subject to treat the subject's disorder. Finally, this invention provides articles of manufacture for performing the subject methods.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a system (10) comprising a sweat stimulation device (100) for stimulating sweat generation from sweat glands of a subject, the device comprising: a stimulation element (102) configured to provide modulated stimulation between two non-zero states to the sweat glands through the skin of the subject; and a sensor (104) for measuring data indicative of a characteristic of sweat generated by the sweat glands in response to the stimulation; and a processor (110) configured to receive the measured data from the sensor; compare the measured data with a threshold value; and responsive to determining that the measured data meets or exceeds the threshold value, generate an alert signal.

Abstract: In order to improve workflow efficiency and/or patient experience during a scan procedure, a system is proposed to provide—prior to arrival at the hospital—an indication of the suitability of a patient to be assigned to a specific level of autonomy in a medical scanning procedure. The system comprises a scan simulation module, a patient monitoring module, and a patient profile generation module. The scan simulation module comprises one or more sensory stimulation devices configured to apply at least one sensory stimulus over a patient to simulate a scan environment that may be experienced by a patient during a scan procedure. The patient monitoring module comprises one or more sensors configured to acquire data of the patient in the simulated scan environment. The patient profile generation module is configured to determine a state of anxiety of the patient based on the acquired data and to create a patient profile comprising the determined state of anxiety of the patient in the simulated scan environment.

Abstract: Chromatographic method for separation of AAV capsid proteins using hydrophilic-interaction chromatography (HILIC). The method provides the ability to quantify capsid protein ratio and to separate capsid proteins to the extent that low level post-translational modifications (PTMs) can be detected by mass spectrometry.

Abstract: A test apparatus for simulating road conditions for a motor vehicle. The test apparatus includes a platform, a pair of roller assemblies, and a driveshaft. The pair of roller assemblies are coupled to the platform. Each pair of roller assemblies being configured to receive a pair of wheels of the motor vehicle. The driveshaft is secured between the pair of roller assemblies and is configured to transmit rotary power from one of the pair of roller assemblies to the other of the pair of roller assemblies. An orientation of the platform is adjustable.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging device may include a field generator for generating at least one magnetic gradient field. The field generator may include a first magnet and a second magnet confining an imaging volume of the magnetic resonance imaging device in two spatial directions. The first magnet and the second magnet may be arranged asymmetrically with respect to the imaging volume. The magnetic resonance imaging device may be used to perform a method for acquiring an image of a diagnostically relevant body region of a patient.

Abstract: Method for generating haptic feedback responses starts with processor causing communication interface for communication session to be displayed on first user interface and on a second user interface. Processor detects first touch input on first user interface and second touch input on second user interface. Processor monitors location of the first touch input on the first user interface and location of the second touch input on the second user interface. Processor determines distance between location of first touch input on first user interface and location on first user interface corresponding to location of second touch input on second user interface. Processor causes the first user interface and the second user interface to generate a haptic feedback response based on the distance. The haptic feedback response increases in intensity or speed as the distance decreases and decreases in intensity or speed as the distance increases. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a gradient modeling application automatically generates designs of three-dimensional (3D) objects. The gradient modeling application generates a set of points based on a resolution and a perimeter. The gradient modeling application computes a set of displacement values based on the set of points, a first two-dimensional (2D) border, and a first displacement parameter that is associated with the first 2D border. Based on the set of displacement values, the gradient modeling application generates a 3D object design.

Abstract: A personal care device (12) comprising an RF signal generator (32) for generating RF-frequency electromagnetic emissions for a cleaning or treatment function. The RF emissions may be output from a set of two or more RF electrodes (22) (e.g. electrodes) upon stimulation with an RF drive signal in a frequency range from 3 kHz to 30 GHz from an RF signal generator. The device further includes a controller (34) for detect a degraded functional state of the RF electrodes (22) via monitoring changes or variations in one or more electrical characteristics of the RF signal generator (32), e.g. drift in one or more electrical characteristics from reference factory levels, or sudden changes in the characteristics, indicating a short-circuit.

Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for a mobile storefront having direct customer access to inventory and pricing from a mobile storefront. In particular, systems and methods provide an application usable by customers to purchase goods or services from a mobile storefront through an electronic communication device. This includes reserving and purchasing products in inventory of the mobile storefront or pooled inventory from multiple mobile storefronts in an area, reserving and purchasing services and/or support, and for communicating directly with an electronic communication device of the mobile storefront.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to various embodiments, includes receiving images such as photographs and videos from one or more portable computing devices associated with one or more individuals (e.g., construction workers or landscapers) while the portable computing devices are in a particular position within a particular location at a particular time. The method further includes determining a virtual position within a representation of the particular location that generally corresponds to the particular position and combining the images with the representation to generate an enhanced representation of the particular location. This may allow, for example, owners of a particular property to track and quickly understand construction and landscaping work that has been done on their property and to easily contact those individuals regarding that work.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided switch circuitry (1) for controlling power supplied to a fluid monitoring unit (4). The switch circuitry (1) comprises: a sensor (2) configured to detect fluid derived from the skin of a user and to generate a detection signal in response to detection of fluid; and a controller (3) configured to receive the detection signal, to generate a wake-up signal in accordance with the detection signal, and to supply the wake-up signal to a switch (6) controlling the power supply to the fluid monitoring unit (4) so as to activate the switch (6) and wake the fluid monitoring unit (4), wherein, optionally, the fluid is sweat. According to another aspect, there is provided method of controlling power to a fluid monitoring unit.

Abstract: This disclosure provides modulators of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) having core structure (I), pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one such modulator, methods of treatment of CFTR mediated diseases, including cystic fibrosis, using such modulators and pharmaceutical compositions, combination pharmaceutical compositions and combination therapies, and processes and intermediates for making such modulators.

Abstract: A self-rocking baby crib that is highly mobile throughout a hospital that produces a motion that is smooth and relatively quiet. The self-rocking baby crib includes a wire coupling allow for smooth electrical current flow, insulation and protection of wires, and wire organization. The self-rocking baby crib includes a base include a pair of raised bars, a pair of handles, and a plurality of apertures. The pair of raised bars disposed on each side of the base. The pair of handles are disposed between the side edge of the base and the pair of raised bars and are a pair of cutout handles. The self-rocking baby crib also includes power source include a power knob and a voltage digital display to display the volage to the self-rocking baby crib.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a motor coupled to an electrical appliance are disclosed herein. The electrical appliance can include a motor assembly comprising at least one electric motor and a filter network including an electrical resistance component and an electrical capacitance component. The electrical appliance can also include a controller electrically coupled to the motor assembly and the filter network, the controller comprising one or more processors and a memory comprising instructions for performing a process. The process can include providing an input signal to the filter network and receiving an output signal from the filter network, the output signal being filtered by the filter network. The process can also include identifying a filter characteristic of the filter network based on the output signal and identifying a type of the electric motor based on the identified filter characteristic.