Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating data for sensor system validation. A representative vehicle is equipped with a set of sensors positioned to provide a collective field of view defining a set of sensor locations as a set of master data and encompassing a field of view of a sensor positioned at any of the set of sensor locations. The set of sensor locations includes a sensor location at which no sensor of the set of sensors is placed. The representative vehicle is driven for a distance required for validation of a sensor system to provide master data representing the entire distance required for validation.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system may be programmed to: (a) receive appliance data relating to a first appliance; (b) compute, using an artificial intelligence model, a predicted remaining lifetime of the first appliance based upon the received appliance data of the first appliance, wherein the artificial intelligence model is trained based upon historical appliance data including data associated with historical lifetimes of similar appliances; (c) determine whether the predicted remaining lifetime exceeds a first threshold; (d) if the determination is that the predicted remaining lifetime exceeds the first threshold, determine one or more replacements for the first appliance; and/or (e) transmit content data to a user device that, when received by the user device, causes the user device to generate a user interface including at least the predicted remaining lifetime of the first appliance and the determined one or more replacements for the first appliance.

Abstract: Described herein is a corn protein concentrate comprising 55%-80% corn protein on a dry basis, an a* color value between about 0 and 4, and a b* color value between about 15 and 3, and less than about 2% oil on a dry basis; and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device reduces a force required for activation, and the medicament delivery device comprises: a needle at a distal end of the device; a needle cover and a body, wherein the needle cover is axially movable relative to the body between an initial position, in which the needle cover covers the needle, and an activated position for dispensing a medicament from the device; and a carrier configured to support a pre-filled syringe, wherein the carrier is disposed within the needle cover and comprises one or more resilient members, wherein the needle cover comprises one or more first slots and one or more second slots and the one or more resilient members are each configured to engage with a respective one of the one or more first slots when the needle cover is in the initial position, and to enter a respective one of the one or more second slots after a proximal movement of the needle cover from the initial position to an intermediate position.

Abstract: An apparatus can include an interface member that can couple with a first busbar of a first header of a battery pack. The interface member can couple with a second busbar of a second header of the battery pack.

Abstract: The present application is directed to compounds of Formula I: compounds comprising these compounds and their uses, for example as medicaments for the treatment of diseases, disorders or conditions mediated or treatable by inhibition of binding between WDR5 protein and its binding partners.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, cells, and compositions for producing a product of interest, e.g., a recombinant protein. In particular, the present disclosure provides improved mammalian cells expressing the product of interest, where the cells (e.g., Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells) have reduced or eliminated activity, e.g., expression, of certain host cell proteins, e.g., enzymes including, but not limited to, certain lipases, esterases, and/or hydrolases.

Abstract: A capacitive system includes a module circuit card assembly including a first modular keying and alignment mechanism and a second modular keying and alignment mechanism. The first and second modular keying and alignment mechanisms are configured for mechanical alignment and electrical connection with a backplane circuit card assembly (CCA). A capacitor is mounted to the module circuit card assembly and is electrically connected to each of the first and second modular keying and alignment mechanisms through a charge/discharge circuit. The circuit is configured to: charge the capacitor with the module circuit card assembly connected to the backplane CCA, discharge the capacitor with the module circuit card assembly connected to the backplane CCA for providing backup power, and discharge the capacitor through a bleed resistor of the circuit upon disconnection of the module circuit card assembly from the backplane CCA.

Abstract: A power coupler for transferring rotary power from a rotary power device to a load device includes a shear thickening fluid (STF) and a chamber that contains the STF. The power coupler further includes a drive shaft housed radially within a drive side section of the chamber and protruding outward from an end of the chamber for coupling to the rotary power device. The power coupler further includes a load shaft housed radially within a load side section of the chamber and protruding outward from another end of the chamber for coupling to the load device. The power coupler further includes a drive turbine housed radially within the drive side section and coupled to the drive shaft. The power coupler further includes a load turbine housed radially within the load side section at a fixed operational distance from the drive turbine and coupled to the load shaft.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes a secondary object sensor, shear thickening fluid (STF), and a chamber configured to contain a portion of the STF. The chamber further includes a front channel and a back channel. The head unit system further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber.

Abstract: A coupler for joining conduit can include a body defining an internal body passage that includes a first open end to receive a first conduit in a first axial insertion direction and a second open end to receive a second conduit in a second axial insertion direction. The body can include a tongue extending from a first axial end of the body in a tongue direction, opposite the first axial insertion direction, to provide a support surface that extends axially away from the first open end of the internal body passage in the tongue direction. The tongue can include a landing surface aligned with a bottom portion of the support surface and wings extending upwardly and laterally outwardly from the landing surface. The tongue can extend around less than a full perimeter of the first open end and the wings extend laterally wider than the first open end.

Abstract: A tissue cutting assembly used for cutting tissue samples from a tissue sample includes a substrate configured to receive the tissue sample thereon, a frame defining an opening through which the tissue sample is exposed, and a tissue cutting guide positioned and held stationary within the opening in at least two distinct positions onto the tissue sample. The tissue cutting guide defines one or more cutting slits through which a user can insert and guide a cutting device to cut the tissue sample along a length corresponding to the length of the one or more slits in each of the at least two distinct positions to form cut tissue samples of desired widths and lengths.

Abstract: A method for execution by a computing entity includes interpreting a fluid flow response from fluid flow sensors to produce a piston position of a piston associated with a head unit device. The head unit device includes a chamber filled with a shear thickening fluid (STF). The method further includes determining a door position based on the piston position. The method further includes determining parameters for wireless signals based on the door position. The method further includes facilitating utilization of the parameters for the wireless signals to promote successful communication of status and/or control of the door via the wireless signals.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods associated with a modular electrical power distribution system with module detection. A modular electrical power distribution system may include a plurality of controllers, a shared serial communication bus between the plurality of controllers, and a module detection signal line coupled through the plurality of controllers. The plurality of controllers may include a master controller, a power input controller, and one or more load controllers disposed between the master controller and the power input controller.

Abstract: Provided herein is an engagement and care support platform (“ECSP”) computer system including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device for facilitating senior user engagement. The processor is programmed to: (i) register a user through an application, (ii) register a caregiver associated with the user through the application, (iii) generate a senior profile based upon user personal and scheduling data, (iv) build a daily interactive user interface that reflects the senior profile, (v) display the daily interactive user interface at a first client device associated with the user, (vi) cause the first client device to initiate a daily interaction prompt to the user, (vii) determine whether any user interaction was received in response to the daily interaction prompt, and (viii) transmit a daily update message to a second client device associated with the caregiver, including an indication of whether any user interaction was received.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system may be programmed to: (a) receive appliance data relating to a first appliance; (b) compute, using an artificial intelligence model, a predicted remaining lifetime of the first appliance based upon the received appliance data, wherein the artificial intelligence model is trained based upon historical appliance data including historical lifetimes of appliances; and/or (c) transmit content data to a user device that, when received by the user device, causes the user device to generate a user interface including at least the predicted remaining lifetime.

Abstract: A method includes selecting a landing waypoint on a runway and selecting a starting waypoint based on a location/heading of an aircraft relative to the runway. The method includes selecting additional waypoints between the starting waypoint and the landing waypoint. The starting and additional waypoints include latitude, longitude, and altitude variables. A sequence of waypoints from the starting waypoint to the landing waypoint via the additional waypoints indicates a desired location for the aircraft to traverse. The method includes generating location constraints for the starting and additional waypoints and generating an objective function for optimizing at least one of the variables. Additionally, the method includes generating a solution for the objective function subject to the location constraints. The solution includes latitude, longitude, and altitude values for the variables.

Abstract: A device for administering a fluid into a human cavity or animal cavity through an orifice includes a container for housing a fluid. The container includes a bottom portion, a tip portion, and a directional flange disposed between the bottom portion and the tip portion. The bottom portion has a bottom, a squeezing section, and a narrowing section adjacent the directional flange. The tip portion has an end section with an end face and a body section defining an elongated structure extending from the directional flange to the end face. The directional flange comprises an upper surface and a lower surface connected to one another by an edge and the edge has a rigidity less than the tip portion such that the edge collapses in response to a force applied to the tip portion causing movement of the end face relative to the bottom portion.

Abstract: The subject disclosure provides for a system for protecting a tissue specimen. The system also includes a tray having a base with a surface portion for supporting the tissue specimen and a receiver portion, and a spacer with a body portion and a securing portion engaging the receiver portion of the base to position the body portion above the surface portion of the base. The system also includes a sterile container having a top and a bottom defining a cavity with the tray positionable within the cavity such that the body portion of the spacer engages the top of the sterile container to elevate the top of the sterile container away from the surface portion of the base for protecting the tissue specimen from contamination.