Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel sulfonimidamide compounds and related compounds and their use in treating a disorder responsive to modulation of cytokines such as IL-1? and IL-18, modulation of NLRP3 or inhibition of the activation of NLRP3 or related components of the inflammatory process.

Abstract: A merchandise display hook and method for dispensing one or more items of merchandise from a merchandise display hook and/or for loading one or more items of merchandise onto the display hook are provided. The display hook may include at least one rod configured to be mounted to a display fixture and to receive one or more items of merchandise thereon. The display hook may also include a helix disposed about the rod and extending at least partially along a length of the rod. The helix is configured to rotate in a dispensing direction for dispensing the one or more items of merchandise from the rod and/or an opposite loading direction for loading the one or more items of merchandise onto the rod.

Abstract: Methods of screening for anti-pseudomonal compositions are disclosed that utilize a genetically engineered P. aeruginosa strain that is recA deficient and comprises a transcriptional reporter joined to at least a portion of a promoter for at least one gene of a pyocin gene cluster. The methods identify agents that stimulate pyocin expression in a RecA-independent manner. Also disclosed are agents identified by said methods, along with methods of producing and using same.

Abstract: Technology for generating and displaying a graphical user interface for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed herein that generates and updates a representation of a spline flight path. In various implementations, a graphical user interface detects user interactions with a remote control device directing the flight control subsystem of the UAV to record keyframes and to compute a spline based on the keyframes during flight. The graphical user interface displays a real-time perspective of the UAV with a representation of the spline and the keyframes overlaying the view. The graphical user interface continually updates the representation as the UAV flies and when the spline is updated as the keyframes are updated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for securely verifying an identity of a user of a client device based on a signal transmitted by the client device. For example, systems disclosed herein include registering a client device and facility device via a cloud computing system to enable the client device and facility device to securely communicate a signal via a wireless connection. The systems disclosed herein additionally include determining whether a trigger condition applies based on a position of the client device relative to the facility device. The systems disclosed herein further include maintaining and updating a subset of user verification information to include personal verification of a registered user of the client device. Using the subset of user verification information, a biometric scanning device may efficiently and accurately verify an identity of an individual associated with the client device.

Abstract: A light engine includes a housing, a lens barrel disposed at a first surface of the housing opposite a second surface of the housing, a dichroic combiner, and first, second, and third microLED panel assemblies, each having a microLED panel coupled to a connector interface via a flex cable. The first microLED panel assembly is disposed at a third surface of the housing and arranged such that the flex cable extends first toward the barrel assembly and then turns back toward the second surface. The second microLED panel assembly is disposed at a fourth surface of the housing and arranged such that the flex cable extends first toward the barrel assembly and then turns back toward the second surface. The third microLED panel assembly is disposed at the second surface of the housing and arranged such that the flex cable extends toward either the third surface or the fourth surface.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. A shroud may at least partially enclose a portable electronic device. A dock may releasably engage the shroud such that the shroud and portable electronic device are locked to the dock when engaged with the dock. A key may engage activate a lock mechanism to release the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock.

Abstract: A method includes flowing gas within a chamber for first process parameters at a predetermined point in a laser focal plane and simulating the step of flowing gas within the chamber based on the value of the flow characteristic of the gas at the predetermined point in the laser focal plane so that a value of a simulated-flow characteristic of the gas at a predetermined point away from the laser focal plane is identified. The method comprises comparing the value of the simulated-flow characteristic of gas at the predetermined point away from the laser focal plane to a desired value of the simulated-flow characteristic and flowing gas within the chamber for second differing process parameters, when the value of the simulated-flow characteristic of the gas at the predetermined point away from the laser focal plane differs from the desired value of the simulated-flow characteristic is outside a predetermined range.

Abstract: A blended expander formula for use in the preparation of lead acid battery electrodes is disclosed. The mixture comprises fine particle barium sulfate, a first oxylignin, a second oxylignin, and a carbonaceous material. A method, a negative paste, and a negative electrode including the blended expander mixture are also disclosed. A lead-acid absorbent glass mat battery is further disclosed.

Abstract: Performing radiometric terrain correction includes receiving an uncorrected image and acquisition geometry metadata. It further includes determining an acquisition classification based at least in part on the acquisition geometry metadata. It further includes based at least in part on the acquisition classification, determining whether a correction factor corresponding to the acquisition classification exists. It further includes in response to determining that the correction factor corresponding to the acquisition classification does not exist: determining a correction factor; and storing the correction factor. It further includes associating the uncorrected image with the correction factor.

Abstract: A building includes a building shell, a moveable interior wall, and a feature grid. The building shell includes a first divider guide and a second divider guide. The moveable interior wall is configured to couple to only one of the first divider guide or the second divider guide at a time. When the moveable interior wall is coupled to the first divider guide, a first building layout including a plurality of first building layout rooms is provided and when the moveable interior wall is coupled to the second divider guide, a second building layout including a plurality of second building layout rooms is provided. The feature grid provides a feature layout for features such that each room of the plurality of first building layout rooms and the plurality of second building layout rooms contain an appropriate subset of the features regardless of a location of the moveable interior wall.

Abstract: Technology for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is disclosed herein that allows a drone to be flown along a computed spline, while also accommodating in-flight modifications. In various implementations, a UAV includes a flight control subsystem and an electromechanical subsystem. The flight control subsystem records keyframes during flight and computes a spline based on the keyframes. The flight control subsystem then saves the computed spline for playback, at which time the UAV automatically flies in accordance with the computed spline.

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed toward using shared radio resources to provide wireless services by multiple mobile network operators. In an embodiment, a method can include receiving a first communication signal via a first wireless provider network and a second communication signal via a second wireless provider network. The method can further include communicating, via first radio spectra shared by the first wireless provider network and the second wireless provider network, the first communication signal and the second communication signal. Further, the method can include receiving a third communication signal via the first wireless provider network and a fourth communication signal via the second wireless provider network. The method can further include, based on an instruction, communicating, via second radio spectra not shared by the first wireless provider network and the second wireless provider network, the third communication signal and the fourth communication signal.

Abstract: A deck system for cargo compartment may including one or more of the following features: a first deck; a second deck, where at least one of the first deck and the second deck divide the cargo compartment into an upper sub-compartment and a lower sub-compartment; and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the second deck, where operation of the actuator causes at least a portion of the second deck to move vertically relative to the first deck within the cargo compartment.

Abstract: Provided are automated cell culture systems and related in vitro cell culture methods, including for a co-culture of different cell populations having different cell culture conditions. For example, the system may comprise a bioreactor having a plurality of cell culture compartments, the bioreactor having a fluid port fluidly connected to the plurality of cell culture compartments. A pump fluidly connected to the fluid port can provide a cell culture medium to the plurality of culture compartments. A sensor is operably connected to at least one of the plurality of cell culture compartments for measuring at least one cell culture parameter. In this manner, a controller electronically connected the pump and sensor, is configured to automatically adjust a pump flow rate and/or a cell culture gas content to provide a desired steady-state cell culture parameter for facilitating cells interactions and collection of products representative of said interactions.

Abstract: Ablation systems, components thereof, and related methods are disclosed. An example ablation system may include a first ablation component including a first ablation component end effector configured to be positioned on a first side of a target tissue and a second ablation component including a second ablation component end effector configured to be positioned on a second side of the target tissue. The first ablation component may include a first ablation component permanent magnet that is translationally repositionable between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration. The second ablation component may include a second ablation component permanent magnet that is freely rotatable and is configured to rotatably self-orient into a magnetically attractive orientation with the first ablation component permanent magnet.

Abstract: A medical tube comprises a tail to connect an embedded wire to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a flattened portion and an exposed portion to facilitate attachment of the medical tube to an electrical component. The tail may comprise a second flattened portion. One or more wires, such as a heater wire or a sensor wire, may be embedded in the medical tube. The medical tube may comprise a connector that comprises a printed circuit board to which the one or more wires is attached. The connector may comprise features to support the printed circuit board, aid in assembly of the one or more wires to the connector, and protect electrical components against liquid ingress.

Abstract: The disclosed technology generally relates to lithographically defined conductive lines for integrated circuit devices formed by plating, and more particularly to conductive lines shaped to reduce the magnitude of electric field in the electric field distributions around conductive lines of integrated and monolithic transformers and isolators.

Abstract: A head mounted display system can process images by assessing relative motion between the head mounted display and one or more features in a user's environment. The assessment of relative motion can include determining whether the head mounted display has moved, is moving and/or is expected to move with respect to one or more features in the environment. Additionally or alternatively, the assessment can include determining whether one or more features in the environment have moved, are moving and/or are expected to move relative to the head mounted display. The image processing can further include determining one or more virtual image content locations in the environment that correspond to a location where renderable virtual image content appears to a user when the location appears in the display and comparing the one or more virtual image content locations in the environment with a viewing zone.

Abstract: A hinge for a computing device includes at least one antenna extending from a body portion of the hinge into a body portion of the computing device. When incorporated into a head mounted wearable device, the hinge couples an arm portion to a front frame portion of the device, with the at least one antenna extending into an installation area defined by the front frame portion. The at least one antenna does not occupy installation space in the arm portions, providing additional space for other electrical components of the device, and provides for modularity in coupling a variety of arm portions housing different arrangements and/or combinations of electrical components to a variety of different front frames.