Abstract: A polygonal cluster includes a plurality of substantially parallel polymeric columns disposed inside an outermost polygonal perimeter of the polygonal cluster and extending along a thickness direction between opposing first and second major surfaces of the polygonal cluster; and a common first material substantially filling regions within the polygonal perimeter between the polymeric columns and across the thickness of the polygonal cluster, such that in a cross-section of the polygonal cluster in a plane substantially orthogonal to the thickness of the cluster, for at least each of a plurality of first polymeric columns in the plurality of polymeric columns disposed adjacent the perimeter of the cluster, the first polymeric column has a pear shape having a wider portion facing the perimeter and a narrower portion facing away from the perimeter.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for intelligently accessing one or more different hardware-based mechanisms for cropping out, blurring or blocking private content in a live preview image generated for the camera and in media recorded by the camera. The technique incudes receiving input regarding a plurality of objects to be concealed in media captured by an imaging device and identifying at least one of the plurality of objects in a field of view of the imaging device. Further, the technique includes modifying the at least one of the plurality of objects in a live preview image or media captured by the imaging device using one or more hardware-based actuators, where the modifying the at least one of the plurality of objects causes the one of the plurality of objects to be concealed.

Abstract: A semiconductive composite material comprising a non-polar organic polymer, a polar organic copolymer, and an electrical conducting effective amount of an ultra-low-wettability carbon black. Also a method of making the composite material; a crosslinked polyethylene product made by curing the composite material; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive composite material or product; and methods of using the inventive composite material, product, or articles.

Abstract: Implementations relate to generating multi-modal response(s) through utilization of large language model(s) (LLM(s)) and other generative model(s). Processor(s) of a system can: receive natural language (NL) based input, generate a multi-modal response that is responsive to the NL based output, and cause the multi-modal response to be rendered. In some implementations, and in generating the multi-modal response, the processor(s) can process, using a LLM, LLM input to generate LLM output, and determine, based on the LLM output, textual content and generative multimedia content for inclusion in the multi-modal response. In some implementations, the generative multimedia content can be generated by another generative model (e.g., an image generator, a video generator, an audio generator, etc.) based on generative multimedia content prompt(s) included in the LLM output and that is indicative of the generative multimedia content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting components from a gas. A chamber to collect water and another chamber to collect carbon dioxide from a gas are each configured with topologically optimized sorbents. A DAC method for extracting components from a gas includes water and carbon dioxide chambers configured with topologically optimized sorbents to respectively capture water and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Linker-drug compounds and antibody-drug conjugates that bind to human oncology targets are disclosed. The linker-drug compounds and antibody-drug conjugates comprise a splicing modulator drug moiety. The disclosure further relates to methods and compositions for use in the treatment of neoplastic disorders by administering the antibody-drug conjugates provided herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for product handling and dispensing. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a plurality of storage units for storing one or more trays comprising one or more items; one or more dispense conveyors for lifting and dispensing at least one of the one or more items into one or more receiving units; and a shuttle comprising one or more tray retrieval mechanisms, wherein the shuttle is (a) movable relative to the plurality of storage units and (b) configured to (i) pick at least one tray of the one or more trays using the one or more tray retrieval mechanisms and (ii) transport the at least one tray to the one or more dispense conveyors.

Abstract: In an example, a method for generating responses by a Machine Learning (ML) system includes processing, by a first language model, a natural language instruction to generate an instruction representation based on a meaning of the natural language instruction; translating, by a translation module comprising an interface between the first language model and a second language model, the instruction representation into data indicating an intent of the natural language instruction, wherein the second language model is trained with domain specific knowledge; providing, by the translation module, the natural language instruction and the data indicating the intent of the natural language instruction to the second language model; and generating, by the second language model, a response based on the natural language instruction and the data indicating the intent of the natural language instruction.

Abstract: A personal transport device convertible between a riding configuration and a stowed configuration is described. In one embodiment, a rear wheel and foot peg linking mechanism for the personal transport device includes foot pegs, including a first peg and a second peg, and a gear mechanism connected to the foot pegs. The gear mechanism is configured to rotate to move the foot pegs between an open position and a closed position. The rear wheel and foot peg linking mechanism also includes an arm connected to a rear wheel of the personal transport device and a post member extending outwards from the arm. The post member is configured to contact the gear mechanism to cause the gear mechanism to move the foot pegs from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: A compact personal transport device convertible between a riding configuration and a stowed configuration is described. In one embodiment, a steering assembly for the compact personal transport device includes a telescopic steering shaft, a neck disposed at a top of the telescopic steering shaft, and a rotatable collar connected via a rotation mechanism to the neck. A handlebar is secured to the rotatable collar and the steering assembly also includes a handlebar latching mechanism. In a locked configuration, the handlebar latching mechanism secures the rotatable collar from being rotated. In an unlocked configuration, the handlebar latching mechanism permits the rotatable collar to rotate relative to the neck.

Abstract: Implementations relate to managing multimedia content that is obtained by large language model(s) (LLM(s)) and/or generated by other generative model(s). Processor(s) of a system can: receive natural language (NL) based input that requests multimedia content, generate a response that is responsive to the NL based input, and cause the response to be rendered. In some implementations, and in generating the response, the processor(s) can process, using a LLM, LLM input to generate LLM output, and determine, based on the LLM output, at least multimedia content to be included in the response. Further, the processor(s) can evaluate the multimedia content to determine whether it should be included in the response. In response to determining that the multimedia content should not be included in the response, the processor(s) can cause the response, including alternative multimedia content or other textual content, to be rendered.

Abstract: An interconnect for an electrochemical stack includes at least one of alternating air channel ribs of different length, seal gutters recessed relative to a perimeter seal surface on a fuel side of the interconnect, or fuel inlet and outlet plenums which extend perpendicular to fuel channels.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to an improved processes for the preparation of a cyclic dinucleotide which is useful as a STING agonist of the following formula (I), involving the use of compounds A and B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection, comprising a compound which is or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a second anti-respiratory syncytial virus agent.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing complement activation by introducing one or more alterations into a complement component 3 (C3) polynucleotide in a cell. In particular embodiments, the disclosure features a base editor system (e.g., a fusion protein or complex comprising a programmable DNA binding protein, a nucleobase editor, and gRNA) for modifying a C3 polynucleotide, where the modification is associated with reduced expression, and/or reduced activity of the C3 polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide.

Abstract: For artificial reality (XR) applications that need a guardian, aspects of the present disclosure can automatically determine where boundaries should be set in the real-world environment. Using a machine learning model, the automatic boundary system can detect the floor plane, then generate a height map of the real-world environment with the floor at zero. The height map can include positive heights (e.g., objects on the floor) and negative heights (e.g., downward leading stairs). The automatic boundary system can then generate a boundary for the area based on the detected heights by: applying thresholds to disregard objects at certain heights, applying thresholds to disregard open areas at certain widths, excluding oddly shaped areas that would constantly trigger the boundary if the user were nearby, etc. The user can further manually adjust the generated boundary in both directions (e.g., bringing it closer or further from the user).

Abstract: A charging connector adapter is nested within a holster of an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). If the adapter is to be used, the EVSE automatically locks the charging connector to the charging connector adapter and unlocks the charging connector adapter from the holster of the EVSE thereby allowing the charging cable with the charging connector adapter to be removed from the holster and used for connecting the charging connector adapter to an inlet of an electric vehicle. When the charging connector adapter is inserted back into the holster, the EVSE locks the charging connector to the holster and unlocks the charging connector from the charging connector adapter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the methods for making 4-[4-cyano-2-({[(2?R,4S)-6-(isopropylcarbamoyl)-2,3-dihydrospiro[chromene-4,1?-cyclopropan]-2?-yl]carbonyl}amino)phenyl]butanoic acid. The present disclosure also generally relates to intermediates useful in the said methods.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are methods for expanding a population of human group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2), and methods of treating cancer in a subject including administering to the subject the population of expanded human ILC2. Further provided are genetically engineered human ILC2s including chimeric antigen receptors, and methods of treating cancer in a subject including administering to the subject the genetically engineered human ILC2.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides GLP-1R agonists, and compositions, methods, and kits thereof. Such compounds are generally useful for treating a GLP-1R mediated disease or condition in a human.