Abstract: The present invention relates to variants of cellobiohydrolase, preferably Cbh1, which have greater cellobiohydrolase activity. The invention also relates to a genetic construct, a host cell and to an enzyme composition comprising said variants. The invention further relates to a procedure for producing fermentable sugar and a procedure for producing a bioproduct, such as bioethanol, from cellulose material with the cellobiohydrolase variants, the host cell or the enzyme composition comprising said variants.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include determining that a display monitor is operatively connected to a display port included in an operating system (OS) dongle, identifying at least one peripheral device operatively connected to the OS dongle, receiving, by the OS dongle, an indication of requested content from the at least one peripheral device, and responsive to receiving the indication of the requested content, obtaining the requested content from a computer system remote from the OS dongle. The obtaining can include operatively connecting the OS dongle to a network. The network can be operatively interfaced to the computer system that includes the requested remote content. The method can include providing, by the OS dongle, the requested content to the display monitor using the display port.

Abstract: A method includes initiating play of a media file, reading a first key associated with a device, reading a second key associated with an application, and determining, based on the first key and the second key, whether a characteristic associated with playing the media file is higher for the playing of the media file by the web browser as compared to playing of the media file by the application. Upon determining the characteristic associated with playing the media file is higher for the playing of the media file by the web browser, initiating execution of the web browser on the device, and playing the media file with the web browser. Upon determining the characteristic associated with playing the media file is higher for the playing of the media file by the application, initiating execution of the application on the device, and playing the media file with the application.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to novel and improved nucleic acid sequences encoding a polypeptide or protein having the enzymatic activity of a phytase and methods for effectively expressing such enzymes in a host cell. In a first aspect, the present invention relates an isolated nucleic acid molecule i) comprising the nucleotide sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1 encoding a protein with phytase activity or ii) having a sequence identity of at least 83% to a nucleotide sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1 encoding a protein with phytase activity. The present invention also relates to an expression construct or a vector comprising the above mentioned isolated nucleic acid molecule.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle comprising a liquefied light hydrocarbon or hydrogen (LLH) fuel system is disclosed. The fuel system comprises an insulated fuel tank having a buffer space containing vaporized fuel, an orifice plate and a fuel coil conveying a first fuel vapor to a buffer tank through a first solenoid valve; a fuel line conveying a second fuel vapor through a second solenoid valve to the buffer tank and a pressure regulator, wherein an outlet to the buffer tank connects to the pressure regulator and wherein an outlet of the pressure regulator is adapted to connect to a fuel inlet to an energy conversion device selected from the group of fuel cells, Stirling engines and internal combustion engines. Methods of using the hybrid vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a main printed circuit board (PCB) card can include a System on a Chip (SoC) configured to run an operating system stored on the main PCB card, at least one dynamic random access memory (DRAM) device and at least one non-volatile memory device each configured for use by the SoC, and at least one connector. The main PCB card can be configured to be interchangeably interfaced with multiple types of shell computing devices by way of a slot included in a shell computing device. The slot can be configured to accommodate the main PCB card. Each type of shell computing device can be of a different form factor. Each form factor can be representative of a different type of computing device. The at least one connector can be configured to be plugged into a mating connector included in a shell computing device.

Abstract: A liquefied light hydrocarbon (LLH) fuel system for a hybrid electric vehicle is disclosed. The fuel system uses a stable supply of vaporized (LLH) fuel to meet the highly variable power demand from the vehicle's power train by 1) adjusting the evaporation rate inside an insulated fuel tank through a heat delivery system, 2) managing the amount of compressed fuel vapor stored inside a buffer tank and 3) using an electric energy storage means to provide for rapid fluctuations in demand. In an embodiment the apparatus comprises an insulated fuel tank, a buffer tank, a heat delivery system, an energy conversion means to convert the vaporized fuel into electricity and an electric energy storage means that can provide for rapid variations of power demand from the vehicle. Methods of using the fuel system under various operational scenarios are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one general aspect, an apparatus includes a cast terminal including a keyboard component and a display component physically coupled to the keyboard component. The keyboard component includes a first communication module configured to transmit keystroke data over a first wireless network to a primary processing device using a first wireless communication protocol. The display component includes a second communication module configured to receive multimedia data over a second wireless network from the primary processing device using a second wireless communication protocol.

Abstract: A liquefied light hydrocarbon (LLH) fuel system for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The fuel system comprises an insulated fuel tank having a buffer space, a fuel control valve, wherein an outlet to the fuel tank connects to a first end of the fuel line, wherein an inlet of the fuel control valve connects to a second end of the fuel line and wherein an outlet of the fuel control valve is adapted to connect to a fuel inlet to an internal combustion engine; and a tank heating system comprising: a heating element, wherein the heating element is disposed adjacent to or within the fuel tank; a heating power control system, wherein the heating power control system controls the amount of heat produced by the heating element to vaporize the LLH fuel. Methods of using the fuel system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Myceliophthora thermophila cell, which expresses a nucleotide sequence that codifies a recombinant beta-xylosidase enzyme comprising an amino-acid sequence having at least 70% identity with SEQ ID NO: 1, an enzymatic composition comprising said cell and/or the recombinant enzyme with beta-xylosidase activity expressed by said cell, the use of this host cell, the recombinant enzyme with beta-xylosidase activity expressed by said cell or the composition for the degradation of biomass, and a method of producing biological products, preferably bioethanol, comprising the use of said host cell, the recombinant enzyme with the beta-xylosidase activity expressed by said cell or said composition.

Abstract: The invention refers to methods and compositions for stabilizing and increasing the activity of enzymatic mixtures comprising GH61 (PMO or polysaccharide monooxigenase) polypeptides used for the degradation of cellulosic material during the saccharification step of biofuel production processes. This improvement is achieved by the addition of a nickel cation to said enzymatic mixtures before and/or during the saccharification step. Thus, the invention provides compositions comprising PMOs, cellulolytic enzymes and a nickel cation, as well as methods for preparing said compositions and methods for producing fermentable sugars and bioproducts, preferably bioethanol, from cellulosic biomass in which said compositions are used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variants of cellobiohydrolase, preferably Cbh1, which have greater cellobiohydrolase activity. The invention also relates to a genetic construct, a host cell and to an enzyme composition comprising said variants. The invention further relates to a procedure for producing fermentable sugar and a procedure for producing a bioproduct, such as bioethanol, from cellulose material with the cellobiohydrolase variants, the host cell or the enzyme composition comprising said variants.

Abstract: A liquefied light hydrocarbon (LLH) fuel system for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The fuel system comprises an insulated fuel tank having a buffer space, a fuel control valve, wherein an outlet to the fuel tank connects to a first end of the fuel line, wherein an inlet of the fuel control valve connects to a second end of the fuel line and wherein an outlet of the fuel control valve is adapted to connect to a fuel inlet to an internal combustion engine; and a tank heating system comprising: a heating element, wherein the heating element is disposed adjacent to or within the fuel tank; a heating power control system, wherein the heating power control system controls the amount of heat produced by the heating element to vaporize the LLH fuel. Methods of using the fuel system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes initiating play of a media file, reading a first key associated with a device, reading a second key associated with an application, and determining, based on the first key and the second key, whether a characteristic associated with playing the media file is higher for the playing of the media file by the web browser as compared to playing of the media file by the application. Upon determining the characteristic associated with playing the media file is higher for the playing of the media file by the web browser, initiating execution of the web browser on the device, and playing the media file with the web browser. Upon determining the characteristic associated with playing the media file is higher for the playing of the media file by the application, initiating execution of the application on the device, and playing the media file with the application.

Abstract: A convertible computer includes a transparent optical element in the keyboard base that provides light pass-through for the camera but does not interfere with the user's experience. The transparent optical element may include a transparent glass or plastic element that maintains the imaging specifications of the rear-facing camera. In some implementations, the transparent optical element can maintain the f-number of the optical system that includes the camera and the transparent optical element and may not affect image quality of images captured by the camera. In some arrangements, the transparent optical element can include an optical system that can increase the light-gathering ability of the camera (e.g., decreases f-number), effectively converting the camera lens into a macro lens. In other arrangements, the transparent optical element can include an optical system that can improve the imaging of distant objects (e.g., increases f-number), effectively converting the camera lens into a telephoto lens.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a main printed circuit board (PCB) card can include a System on a Chip (SoC) configured to run an operating system stored on the main PCB card, at least one dynamic random access memory (DRAM) device and at least one non-volatile memory device each configured for use by the SoC, and at least one connector. The main PCB card can be configured to be interchangeably interfaced with multiple types of shell computing devices by way of a slot included in a shell computing device. The slot can be configured to accommodate the main PCB card. Each type of shell computing device can be of a different form factor. Each form factor can be representative of a different type of computing device. The at least one connector can be configured to be plugged into a mating connector included in a shell computing device.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a computer-implemented method can include receiving, by a device including a plurality of functional elements, an indication of a service to be implemented by the device. The method can also include determining one or more functional elements of the device that are needed to implement the service. The one or more functional elements needed to implement the service can be a subset of the plurality of functional elements of the device. The method can further include initializing the device by activating the one or more functional elements needed to implement the service.

Abstract: A computing device includes a housing, a processor, memory, a human interface device (i.e., a keyboard or a trackpad), and a biometric sensor integrated into the housing. The biometric sensor is configured for capturing biometric data (i.e., heartbeat data or a vein scan) from one or more of hands of a user of the device while the user's fingers are interacting with the human interface device. The memory stores executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the computing device to: compare the captured biometric data to one or more records of biometric data associated with the user; determine, based on the comparison, whether the captured biometric data satisfies a matching condition with the one or more records of biometric data; and authenticate the user, when the captured biometric data satisfies the matching condition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of primary immunodeficiencies (PID), more specifically to means and method for the diagnosis of PID of the lymphoid system. Provided are unique reagent compositions for the flow cytometric immunophenotyping of leukocytes comprising fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies directed against various specific combinations of markers. Also provided are kits comprising the reagent compositions, and methods using the same.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a main printed circuit board (PCB) card can include a System on a Chip (SoC) configured to run an operating system stored on the main PCB card, at least one dynamic random access memory (DRAM) device and at least one non-volatile memory device each configured for use by the SoC, and at least one connector. The main PCB card can be configured to be interchangeably interfaced with multiple types of shell computing devices by way of a slot included in a shell computing device. The slot can be configured to accommodate the main PCB card. Each type of shell computing device can be of a different form factor. Each form factor can be representative of a different type of computing device. The at least one connector can be configured to be plugged into a mating connector included in a shell computing device.