Abstract: A method of sorbing a PFAS compound from a contaminated environment can include admixing a modified clay sorbent with the environment. The modified clay can include a clay intercalated with a blend of mono-quaternary amine compound and di-quaternary amine compound.

Abstract: Clinical information, molecular information and/or computer-generated morphometric information is used in a predictive model for predicting the occurrence of a medical condition. In an embodiment, a model predicts risk of prostate cancer progression in a patient, where the model is based on features including one or more (e.g., all) of preoperative PSA, dominant Gleason Grade, Gleason Score, at least one of a measurement of expression of AR in epithelial and stromal nuclei and a measurement of expression of Ki67-positive epithelial nuclei, a morphometric measurement of average edge length in the minimum spanning tree (MST) of epithelial nuclei, and a morphometric measurement of area of non-lumen associated epithelial cells relative to total tumor area. In some embodiments, the morphometric information is based on image analysis of tissue subject to multiplex immunofluorescence and may include characteristic(s) of a minimum spanning tree (MST) and/or a fractal dimension observed in the images.

Abstract: A method of sorbing a PFAS compound from a contaminated sample can include admixing a modified clay sorbent with the sample. The modified clay can include a clay intercalated with a blend of mono-quatemary amine compound and multifunctional-quatemary amine compound having a functionality of 3 or more.

Abstract: A safe and reliable multi-component projectile enables cost effective manufacturing and assembly of the projectile. Major components of the projectile are joined by a plurality of shear pins interfacing with scalloped geometry of the components. The components are then held together by forcibly joining them using a hybrid annular-cantilevered snap fit joint. The tooth and groove arrangement exists where the teeth are at the end of a spring-leaf like feature of one of the mating parts and the groove is located on the opposite mating part.

Abstract: A method of sorbing a PFAS compound from a contaminated environment can include admixing a modified clay sorbent with the environment. The modified clay can include a clay intercalated with a blend of mono-quaternary amine compound and di-quaternary amine compound.

Abstract: A method of sorbing a PFAS compound from a contaminated environment can include admixing a modified clay sorbent with the environment. The modified clay can include a clay intercalated with a blend of mono-quaternary amine compound and di-quaternary amine compound.

Abstract: The non-linear content scheduling and encoding (recording) system provides a highly automated file-based video-on-demand (VOD) publishing workflow. The system includes content-provider scheduling and broadcast programming for encoding, editing, and distribution of video assets (e.g., episodes). The invention effectively scales VOD production and allows broadcasters to use the same schedule and sources as their traditional playout operation to quickly and efficiently produce VOD deliverables with all the correct metadata. The systems of the invention process content at significantly faster rates than traditional, real-time VOD generation. The systems provide program management and incorporate traffic system ad components within fully integrated VOD publishing. The systems enable automatic retrieval of sources for VOD generation from generic storage, video servers, non-linear editing systems, archiving systems, content delivery systems, data or video tapes, as well as from live video sources.

Abstract: Automatic diagnostics of a building is provided. Computer-implemented methods, systems, platforms and devices are provided to optimize building management including energy usage. Aspects and features in embodiments include note topic clustering, machine learning and optimization algorithm development, automatic issue detection and categorization, customizable issue detection and categorization, and automatic note generation. Scalable self-learning systems and methods for building operation and management are also provided. A system creates a generic anomaly detection and classification machine learning model based on a general training dataset, deploys the model in a cloud server, and creates a copy of the model for each individual building/equipment/device of a user. The system further detects and classifies anomalies from real-time sensor data based off of the model. In a further feature, the system continuously updates the model based on a user's feedback about the detection and classification.

Abstract: A method of sorbing a PFAS compound from a contaminated environment can include admixing a modified clay sorbent with the environment. The modified clay can include a clay intercalated with a blend of mono-quaternary amine compound and di-quaternary amine compound.

Abstract: The non-linear content scheduling and encoding (recording) system provides a highly automated file-based video-on-demand (VOD) publishing workflow. The system includes content-provider scheduling and broadcast programming for encoding, editing, and distribution of video assets (e.g., episodes). The invention effectively scales VOD production and allows broadcasters to use the same schedule and sources as their traditional playout operation to quickly and efficiently produce VOD deliverables with all the correct metadata. The systems of the invention process content at significantly faster rates than traditional, real-time VOD generation. The systems provide program management and incorporate traffic system ad components within fully integrated VOD publishing. The systems enable automatic retrieval of sources for VOD generation from generic storage, video servers, non-linear editing systems, archiving systems, content delivery systems, data or video tapes, as well as from live video sources.

Abstract: The non-linear content scheduling and encoding (recording) system provides a highly automated file-based video-on-demand (VOD) publishing workflow. The system includes content-provider scheduling and broadcast programming for encoding, editing, and distribution of video assets (e.g., episodes). The invention effectively scales VOD production and allows broadcasters to use the same schedule and sources as their traditional playout operation to quickly and efficiently produce VOD deliverables with all the correct metadata. The systems of the invention process content at significantly faster rates than traditional, real-time VOD generation. The systems provide program management and incorporate traffic system ad components within fully integrated VOD publishing. The systems enable automatic retrieval of sources for VOD generation from generic storage, video servers, non-linear editing systems, archiving systems, content delivery systems, data or video tapes, as well as from live video sources.

Abstract: A scalable installation of facility data monitoring in a facility having one or more meters. In embodiments, a method and a system provide scalable installation through an application and a user-interface on a mobile device. The mobile device is coupled over a network to a remote online data monitoring service. The method includes installing a hub, installing one or more bridges including coupling the bridge(s) to one or more meters, connecting the installed bridge to the installed hub over one or more wireless communication links, and connecting the installed hub with the mobile device over a wireless communication link. In other embodiments, methods and systems provide scalable installation of facility data monitoring that includes enabling a user through a user-interface at the mobile device to enter information in response to the application on the mobile device communicating with the remote online data monitoring service.

Abstract: This present invention systems and methods of accessing/monitoring the responsiveness of a breast cancer to a therapeutic compound.

Abstract: A system may receive a transaction request for a transaction using a transaction authorization protocol. The transaction request may include a transaction amount and may also be associated with a transaction account. The system may transmit a request to authenticate a user associated with the transaction account. The request to authenticate uses the transaction authorization protocol. The system may also receive an authentication message using the transaction authorization protocol. The authentication message may comprise authentication metadata that indicates an authentication type and/or an authentication outcome. The authentication type may include biometric authentication techniques.

Abstract: Geocomposite articles that can provide a barrier against high conductivity water e.g., ocean water, are described and their method of manufacture, for waterproofing surfaces that contact high conductivity water. The geocomposite article mat includes a woven or non-woven geotextile sheet or mat containing a powdered or granular partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer across its entire major surface(s). The powdered or granular copolymer has an unexpectedly high free-swell when hydrated with High Conductivity water, such as ocean water. A liquid-impermeable cover sheet is adhered to the upper major surfaces of the filled copolymer-carrying geotextile to provide a primary high conductivity water barrier layer that, if ruptured, is sealed by the swell of an underlying layer of water-insoluble, partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: Geocomposite articles that can provide a barrier against high conductivity water e.g., ocean water, are described and their method of manufacture, for waterproofing surfaces that contact high conductivity water. The geocomposite article mat includes a woven or non-woven geotextile sheet or mat containing a powdered or granular partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer across its entire major surface(s). The powdered or granular copolymer has an unexpectedly high free-swell when hydrated with High Conductivity water, such as ocean water. A liquid-impermeable cover sheet is adhered to the upper major surfaces of the filled copolymer-carrying geotextile to provide a primary high conductivity water barrier layer that, if ruptured, is sealed by the swell of an underlying layer of water-insoluble, partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for segmentation, processing (e.g., preprocessing and/or postprocessing), and/or feature extraction from tissue images such as, for example, images of nuclei and/or cytoplasm. Tissue images processed by various embodiments described herein may be generated by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, immunofluorescence (IF) detection, immunohistochemistry (IHC), similar and/or related staining processes, and/or other processes. Predictive features described herein may be provided for use in, for example, one or more predictive models for treating, diagnosing, and/or predicting the occurrence (e.g., recurrence) of one or more medical conditions such as, for example, cancer or other types of disease.

Abstract: Clinical information, molecular information and/or computer-generated morphometric information is used in a predictive model for predicting the occurrence of a medical condition. In an embodiment, a model predicts risk of prostate cancer progression in a patient, where the model is based on features including one or more (e.g., all) of preoperative PSA, dominant Gleason Grade, Gleason Score, at least one of a measurement of expression of AR in epithelial and stromal nuclei and a measurement of expression of Ki67-positive epithelial nuclei, a morphometric measurement of average edge length in the minimum spanning tree (MST) of epithelial nuclei, and a morphometric measurement of area of non-lumen associated epithelial cells relative to total tumor area. In some embodiments, the morphometric information is based on image analysis of tissue subject to multiplex immunofluorescence and may include characteristic(s) of a minimum spanning tree (MST) and/or a fractal dimension observed in the images.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for segmentation, processing (e.g., preprocessing and/or postprocessing), and/or feature extraction from tissue images such as, for example, images of nuclei and/or cytoplasm. Tissue images processed by various embodiments described herein may be generated by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, immunofluorescence (IF) detection, immunohistochemistry (IHC), similar and/or related staining processes, and/or other processes. Predictive features described herein may be provided for use in, for example, one or more predictive models for treating, diagnosing, and/or predicting the occurrence (e.g., recurrence) of one or more medical conditions such as, for example, cancer or other types of disease.

Abstract: Clinical information, molecular information and/or computer-generated morphometric information is used in a predictive model for predicting the occurrence of a medical condition. In an embodiment, a model predicts risk of prostate cancer progression in a patient, where the model is based on features including one or more (e.g., all) of preoperative PSA, dominant Gleason Grade, Gleason Score, at least one of a measurement of expression of AR in epithelial and stromal nuclei and a measurement of expression of Ki67-positive epithelial nuclei, a morphometric measurement of average edge length in the minimum spanning tree (MST) of epithelial nuclei, and a morphometric measurement of area of non-lumen associated epithelial cells relative to total tumor area. In some embodiments, the morphometric information is based on image analysis of tissue subject to multiplex immunofluorescence and may include characteristic(s) of a minimum spanning tree (MST) and/or a fractal dimension observed in the images.