Abstract: A power system that is attachable to a helmet is disclosed. The power system provides power and data connections for helmet-mounted accessory devices and provides power to the accessory devices. The power system includes a base unit that is attachable to the helmet. The base unit includes a processor, an internal power source, and one or more cable interfaces. One or more accessory interfaces can each be attached to the helmet, connected to a cable interface, and connected to an accessory device. The base unit further include an interface for attaching a power module to the base unit. The power module includes one or more removable power sources. The base unit selectively provides, to an accessory device connected to an accessory interface, power from either the internal power source or from a removable power source.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to pediatric dosing regimens for RSV vaccines.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to chimeric viral fusion proteins comprising the ectodomain and optionally the transmembrane domain of a first viral fusion protein (e.g., a spike protein of a coronavirus) and the cytoplasmic domain of a second viral fusion protein (e.g. RSV), immunogenic compositions comprising such chimeric proteins, and methods of use of same.

Abstract: A helmet system comprising a distributed processing system includes a central helmet CPU and multiple subsytem processors. The helmet CPU provides configuration settings to the subsystem processors and receives, from each of the multiple subsystem processors, data derived by the subsystem processor based on one or more sensors located in situ with the subsystem processor. The helmet CPU consolidates the derived data for determining one or more operating conditions of the helmet system and characteristics of an environment surrounding the helmet system.

Abstract: A power system that is attachable to a helmet is disclosed. The power system provides power and data connections for helmet-mounted accessory devices and provides power to the accessory devices. The power system includes a base unit that is attachable to the helmet. The base unit includes a processor, an internal power source, and one or more cable interfaces. One or more accessory interfaces can each be attached to the helmet, connected to a cable interface, and connected to an accessory device. The base unit further include an interface for attaching a power module to the base unit. The power module includes one or more removable power sources. The base unit selectively provides, to an accessory device connected to an accessory interface, power from either the internal power source or from a removable power source.

Abstract: A vessel monitoring service obtains transponder data of a vessel operating within a navigable area. In response to obtaining the transponder data of the vessel, the vessel monitoring service evaluates the transponder data and a plurality of travel segments recorded for a plurality of vessels to identify a travel segment to which the transponder data corresponds. The vessel monitoring service updates the travel segment using the transponder data and determine whether the vessel is engaged in an unauthorized activity. If so, the vessel monitoring service provides an indication that the vessel is engaged in the unauthorized activity.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for circadian lighting are disclosed. In particular, improved lighting is described in relation to a novel definition of an optimum relative circadian spectral sensitivity distribution (“Circadian Potency SSD”) with a peak sensitivity at approximately 470 nm-480 nm (preferable embodiments at 472 nm or 478 nm) with a full width at half maximum (“FWHM”) of approximately 50 nm which is skewed asymmetrically between approximately 440 nm and approximately 490 nm. Methods and approaches to determine the Circadian Potency of light sources from their spectral power distributions (SPD) and use the CircadianPotency SSD to optimize healthy circadian function under normal indoor and outdoor illumination conditions are described herein, and incorporated into various light sources, including white light sources, dimmable light sources, and daytime/nighttime light sources.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (200) reduces energy consumption in a building (202) by turning on and off all compressors (212, 214, 216). The HVAC system (200) includes a plurality of in-flow air temperature sensors (232, 234, 236) and out-flow air temperature sensors (242, 244, 246) that respectively measure return air temperatures at inlets and supply air temperatures at outlets of fan coil units (222, 224, 226) located in rooms (203, 205, 207) of the building (202). The HVAC system (200) turns on and off all the compressor (212, 214, 216) based on the return air temperatures and the supply air temperatures.

Abstract: A vessel monitoring service obtains transponder data of a vessel operating within a navigable area. In response to obtaining the transponder data of the vessel, the vessel monitoring service evaluates the transponder data and a plurality of travel segments recorded for a plurality of vessels to identify a travel segment to which the transponder data corresponds. The vessel monitoring service updates the travel segment using the transponder data and determine whether the vessel is engaged in an unauthorized activity. If so, the vessel monitoring service provides an indication that the vessel is engaged in the unauthorized activity.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (200) reduces energy consumption in a building (202) by turning on and off all compressors (212, 214, 216). The HVAC system (200) includes a plurality of in-flow air temperature sensors (232, 234, 236) and out-flow air temperature sensors (242, 244, 246) that respectively measure return air temperatures at inlets and supply air temperatures at outlets of fan coil units (222, 224, 226) located in rooms (203, 205, 207) of the building (202). The HVAC system (200) turns on and off all the compressor (212, 214, 216) based on the return air temperatures and the supply air temperatures.

Abstract: A vessel rendezvous system obtains position data from each vessel of a plurality of vessels operating within a navigable area. Using the position data from each vessel, the vessel rendezvous system determines that a first vessel was engaged in an action with a second vessel within the navigable area. In response to this determination, the vessel rendezvous system provides an indication that the first vessel and the second vessel were engaged in the action within the navigable area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling environmental illumination relative to circadian function of individuals are provided. A method is provided for controlling the operation of light sources by assigning a circadian state to the individual based on received electronic information, extrapolating future circadian states based on the assigned circadian state, the assigned circadian state or the extrapolated future circadian states including at least a biological night state, and encoding machine-level control commands that control the operation of the light source for transmission to the light sources adapted for the biological night state by having circadian-significant attenuation along the circadian active wavelength range.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling environmental illumination relative to circadian function of individuals are provided. A method is provided for controlling the operation of light sources by assigning a circadian state to the individual based on received electronic information, extrapolating future circadian states based on the assigned circadian state, the assigned circadian state or the extrapolated future circadian states including at least a biological night state, and encoding machine-level control commands that control the operation of the light source for transmission to the light sources adapted for the biological night state by having circadian-significant attenuation along the circadian active wavelength range.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to immunogenic compositions and methods of enhancing an immune response to an antigen. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to virus-like carries comprising a TLR5 agonist on the exterior without an antigen.

Abstract: The present invention is designed to reduce running costs in refrigerant based air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems by using a combination of thermodynamic and hydraulic control to manage the on and off states of the compressor, which is the main energy consuming component. Thermodynamic or temperature control is used to manage comfort levels within the room or space being cooled. Hydraulic control is used to determine when the compressor has completed its useful work in delivering a supply of high-pressure liquid refrigerant. Once temperature and hydraulic conditions are satisfied the compressor can be turned off; thereby delivering a significant reduction in running costs.

Abstract: The present invention is designed to reduce running costs in refrigerant based air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems by using a combination of thermodynamic and hydraulic control to manage the on and off states of the compressor, which is the main energy consuming component. Thermodynamic or temperature control is used to manage comfort levels within the room or space being cooled. Hydraulic control is used to determine when the compressor has completed its useful work in delivering a supply of high-pressure liquid refrigerant. Once temperature and hydraulic conditions are satisfied the compressor can be turned off; thereby delivering a significant reduction in running costs.

Abstract: In a system and method for assessing and modifying fatigue, an input device receives current work-rest pattern and/or sleep data from an individual. A data aggregation and processing platform combines the current work-rest pattern and/or sleep data with previous data related to the individual to generate a fatigue assessment result, a diagnostic assessment result, and a corrective intervention result. At least one output display outputs the fatigue assessment result, diagnostic assessment result and corrective intervention result in a user-readable format to a user. The user uses this information to revise the work-rest pattern to reduce or control future fatigue risk.

Abstract: In a system and method for assessing and modifying fatigue, an input device receives current work-rest pattern and/or sleep data from an individual. A data aggregation and processing platform combines the current work-rest pattern and/or sleep data with previous data related to the individual to generate a fatigue assessment result, a diagnostic assessment result, and a corrective intervention result. At least one output display outputs the fatigue assessment result, diagnostic assessment result and corrective intervention result in a user-readable format to a user. The user uses this information to revise the work-rest pattern to reduce or control future fatigue risk.

Abstract: In a system and method for assessing and modifying fatigue, an input device receives current work-rest pattern and/or sleep data from an individual. A data aggregation and processing platform combines the current work-rest pattern and/or sleep data with previous data related to the individual to generate a fatigue assessment result, a diagnostic assessment result, and a corrective intervention result. At least one output display outputs the fatigue assessment result, diagnostic assessment result and corrective intervention result in a user-readable format to a user. The user uses this information to revise the work-rest pattern to reduce or control future fatigue risk.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for providing access to electronic works over a network. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention offers a user access to electronic copies of works, such as songs, albums, movies, or music videos, over a network. The user responds to the offer by requesting to access to a particular work. Before such a request is granted, the present invention may verify that the user is authorized to access to the work. In one embodiment, the user verifies that they are authorized to access an electronic copy of the work by demonstrating that they possess a physical copy of the work. In another embodiment, the user verifies that they are authorized to access an electronic copy of the work by demonstrating that they ordered or purchased a copy of the work. If a user's authorization is verified, the user may then be provided with access to an electronic copy of the work by such techniques as downloading or streaming.