Abstract: Systems can include an acoustic sensor array configured to receive acoustic signals, an illuminator configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic imaging tool configured to receive electromagnetic radiation, a distance measuring tool, and a processor. The processor can illuminate the target scene via the illuminator, receive electromagnetic image data from the electromagnetic imaging tool representative of the illuminated scene, receive acoustic data from the acoustic sensor array, and receive distance information from the distance measuring tool. The processor can be further configured to generate acoustic image data of the scene based on the received acoustic data and received distance information and generate a display image comprising combined acoustic image data and electromagnetic image data.

Abstract: A method including forming a lead halide precursor ink comprising a group 1 metal halide, a lead halide, an ionic liquid, and a solvent; depositing the lead halide precursor ink onto a substrate; drying the lead halide precursor ink to form a lead halide film; and annealing the lead halide film.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides fluid barriers as well as systems and methods of forming fluid barriers. The method includes cleaning, via a blast media, a first side of a component and heating the component to a first temperature. Subsequently, the component is cleaned using a solvent. Subsequent to heating at least the component, a primer coating layer is formed on the first side of the component, and a topcoat layer is formed in contact with the primer coating layer. A primer coating material can be heated to a second temperature prior to formation of the primer coating layer. The first temperature can be different than the second temperature.

Abstract: Recyclable films having at least a first layer containing a high-density polyethylene and a nucleating agent, a second layer containing a high-density polyethylene and a third layer containing a high-density polyethylene and a nucleating agent may be used for thermoforming packaging components. The film structure is advantageous as it can be more easily thermoformed that traditional high-density polyethylene films and can maintain the shape taken during thermoforming, exhibiting minimal warping or shrinking.

Abstract: Biomarkers are provided that are predictive of a subject's responsiveness to a JAK inhibitor. The biomarkers, compositions, and methods described herein are useful in selecting appropriate treatment modalities for a subject having, suspected of having, or at risk of developing Graft-Versus-Host Disease.

Abstract: A method and system of diagnosing a vehicle with a vehicle diagnostic system that is configured to scan an electrical system of a vehicle for error codes. The vehicle diagnostic system is operatively connected with the electrical system of a vehicle via a diagnostic port of the vehicle, with the vehicle diagnostic system determining whether the vehicle is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Abstract: A coupled shaft assembly for a foundation support system includes conical-shaped inner and outer couplers with mating helical ribs and grooves, and an anti-reverse element extending through different shaped openings in the inner and outer couplers that accommodates a limited degree of relative rotation of the couplers and thereafter precludes further relative rotation and an undesirable disengagement of the inner and outer couplers when subjected to reverse rotation.

Abstract: A system for modifying video of a live sporting event to include details of a micro market wager. A wagering platform that offers wagers on micro markets inside of a sporting event can produce personalized content for each user around highlights of their wagering experience. The modified video can be shared with the user's contacts and the user can receive shared modified videos from their contacts.

Abstract: A ground tape applicator is configured to apply adhesive tape to ground surfacers. The ground tape applicator includes a plurality of rollers that guide the adhesive tape to the ground surface and apply the adhesive tape to the ground surface. The ground tape applicator includes a blade configured to engage with the adhesive tape to cut the adhesive tape to a desired length.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method of using telemetry data to determine wager odds by receiving time-stamped position information captured by sensors, such as telemetry data, of one or more participants of one or both is the first set of participant(s) and/or the at least second set of participant(s) in the competition, and then using the time-stamped position information to determine a first play situation of the competition, and determining the probability and wager odds of a first future event occurring at the competition based on at least the first play situation and playing data associated with at least a subset of one or both of the first set of one or more participants and the at least second set of one or more participants and historical playing data.

Abstract: A method for operating a DC-DC converter circuit includes, in response to detecting a startup condition, charging an output capacitance coupled to an output node of the DC-DC converter circuit at a first rate in a first phase of a multi-phase startup mode of operation of the DC-DC converter circuit. The method includes, in response to an indication of an output voltage on the output node approaching an input voltage on an input node of the DC-DC converter circuit, controlling a current through an inductor using an oscillating signal in a second phase of the multi-phase startup mode of operation, thereby adjusting the output voltage to equal a target voltage level. The first rate may be the rate of charging an RC circuit including the output capacitance coupled to the output node.

Abstract: A method of implanting a prosthetic heart valve includes advancing a distal end portion of a catheter shaft through a patient's vasculature. The distal end portion of the catheter shaft includes an expansion device. A prosthetic heart valve is mounted on the expansion device with the expansion device and the prosthetic heart valve in a compressed configuration. The method further includes positioning the distal end portion of the catheter shaft and the prosthetic heart valve to an implantation location and expanding the prosthetic heart valve and the expansion device to an expanded configuration. The expansion device includes a main body and a plurality of projections extending radially from the main body. The projections are spaced apart relative to each such that there are grooves extending between adjacent projections providing perfusion passageways between the expansion device and the prosthetic heart valve when the expansion device is in the expanded configuration.

Abstract: Various devices, systems and methods for detecting the presence of ?-lactam antibiotic hydrolyzing bacteria in a sample are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of detecting the presence of ?-lactam antibiotic hydrolyzing bacteria includes introducing the sample to a filter configured to capture bacteria in the sample; introducing a buffer solution to the bacteria captured on the filter surface, wherein the buffer solution comprises a ?-lactamase substrate, a ?-lactamase activator, and a lysing agent to lyse cells of the bacteria to release ?-lactam antibiotic hydrolyzing enzymes; exposing a sensor having an electrical characteristic to a reaction mixture comprising the buffer solution and the ?-lactam antibiotic hydrolyzing enzymes; and monitoring a change in the electrical characteristic of the sensor to detect the presence of the ?-lactam antibiotic hydrolyzing bacteria in the sample originally introduced.

Abstract: A junction box having a cavity to contain electrical wires that provide a connection to a building mains voltage from an electrical system of a building is coupled to a plurality of telescoping hanger bars to hold the junction box in a wall or ceiling in the building. Each telescoping hanger bar is extendible and/or retractable to vary a length of the hanger bar. A position of the junction box is adjustable along the length of each telescoping hanger bar. In one example, the apparatus does not include a can, separate from the junction box, to contain a lighting device of a recessed lighting assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for use in the transcatheter treatment of mitral valve regurgitation, specifically a coaptation assistance devices for implantation across the valve; a system including the coaptation enhancement element and anchors for implantation; a system including the coaptation enhancement element, and one or more of the following: transseptal sheath, anchor delivery catheter, implant delivery catheter, and clip delivery catheter; and methods for transcatheter implantation of a coaptation element across a heart valve.

Abstract: A portable electronic device may include a housing having a wall defining an opening in the housing and at least a portion of four side surfaces of the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device may further include a display at least partially within the housing, a front cover positioned in the opening in the housing and over the display, the front cover defining a front surface, a peripheral side surface extending from the front surface and at least partially surrounded by the wall of the housing, and a notch that, together with a portion of the wall of the housing, defines an acoustic port of the portable electronic device. The electronic device may further include an acoustic port cover positioned at least partially in the acoustic port and a speaker at least partially within the housing and configured to direct sound through the acoustic port cover.

Abstract: Systems and methods implement communications between test and measurement instruments in a test and measurement system may include a first test and measurement instrument and a second test and measurement instrument. A dual-band communication link is coupled between the first test and measurement instrument and the second test and measurement instrument. The dual-band communication link includes a high-bandwidth communication link having a first latency to transfer test data between the first test and measurement instrument and the second test and measurement instrument. The dual-band communication link further includes a low-latency communication link that is independent of the high-bandwidth communication link. The low-latency communication link has a second latency that is less than the first latency to transfer control commands between the first test and measurement instrument and the second test and measurement instrument.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-15.490.061’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-15.490.061’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, medium fruit size, conical fruit shape, with slight differences between primaries and secondaries; fair fruit flavor, with seeds typically held even the surface; medium to large plant size, with medium plant density; medium yellow green foliage color, with slightly concave to flat cross section; and fruiting trusses typically held even to below the plant, with little to no anthocyanins and weak pubescence.