Abstract: Delivery systems for aerial vehicles include a plurality of securement straps configured to secure a package during flight of an aerial vehicle, at least one retaining strap, and a release mechanism. A proximal end region of each securement strap and a first end region of the at least one retaining strap are coupled to the aerial vehicle. A distal end region of each securement strap is coupled to the release mechanism such that when the release mechanism is actuated the release mechanism releases the distal end region of at least one securement strap of the plurality of securement straps, thereby delivering the package. The release mechanism remains coupled to a second end region of the at least one retaining strap when the release mechanism is actuated such that the securement straps, release mechanism, and retaining strap all may be pulled up and away from the package after delivery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for predicting risk of late age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The method may include receiving one or more color fundus photograph (CFP) images from both eyes of a patient, classifying each CFP image, and predicting the risk of late AMD by estimating a time to late AMD. Classifying each CFP image may include extract one or more deep features for macular drusen and pigmentary abnormalities in each CFP image, grading the drusen and pigmentary abnormalities and/or detecting the presence of RPD in each CFP image. Predicting the risk of late AMD may include estimating a time to late AMD using a Cox proportional hazard model using the presence of RPD, the one or more deep features, and/or the graded drusen and pigmentary abnormalities.

Abstract: A radio-frequency signal preconditioning method includes: receiving, at a radio-frequency signal preconditioning apparatus from an antenna, a radio-frequency signal; selectively providing, at the radio-frequency signal preconditioning apparatus, any of a plurality of gains to the radio-frequency signal to produce an output signal, the plurality of gains spanning a first range; and providing, from the radio-frequency signal preconditioning apparatus, the output signal to a conversion circuit configured to convert the output signal from an analog signal at a radio frequency to a digital signal at a baseband frequency, the conversion circuit having a dynamic range spanning a second range that is smaller than the first range.

Abstract: A method of operating a communications device in a wireless communications network, the method comprising: selecting first uplink communication resources for transmitting uplink data, selecting second downlink communication resources for receiving downlink data, detecting a collision whereby, in accordance with the capabilities of the communications device, the communications device cannot both transmit signals using the first uplink communication resources and receive and decode signals transmitted using the second downlink communication resources, in response to detecting the collision, determining whether the second downlink communication resources are associated with a priority which is higher than a priority associated with the first uplink communication resources, and if the second downlink communication resources are associated with a priority which is higher than the priority associated with the first uplink communication resources, receiving the downlink data using the second downlink communication r

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable ergoline analogues and salts thereof. In particular, though not exclusively, the invention relates to formulations and uses of the same as a medicament.

Abstract: Described herein is N-[4-[4-(4-morpholinyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]phenyl]-4-[[3(R)-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-1-piperidinyl]methyl]-2-pyridinecarboxamide, including crystalline forms, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compound, as well as methods of using the compound, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides nanoemulsion for preparing plant-based meat, the nanoemulsion has a particle size ranging from 300 nm to 320 nm. The plant-based meat prepared by using the nanoemulsion of the present invention can retain flavors after various cooking methods. The plant-based meat of the present invention can withstand different pH values and temperatures, and remains stable at different concentrations of salt, sugar, lipids, protein, carbohydrates and a variety of organic compounds, and will not lower consumer’s flavor expectations and perceptions. The plant-based meat of the present invention retains more flavors, so less flavoring is needed, and the cost will be reduced.

Abstract: Fixed dose HER2 antibody formulations for subcutaneous administration are provided along with their use in the treatment of cancer. The formulations include fixed dose subcutaneous formulations of pertuzumab and subcutaneous co-formulations of pertuzumab and trastuzumab, and their use in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A body of knowledge (BOK) in graphical structure is generated with a set of knowlets. The graphical BOK enables the platform to write up test questions with a RNN NLP writing system in runtime to support the adaptive recruitment process. In one embodiment, the system identifies a BOK with a graphical structure with a set of knowlets. Each knowlet represents a subset of knowledge within the BOK. The system identifies a set of intensional knowlets for the BOK, collects a set of extensional knowlets for the BOK, wherein an extensional knowlet represents the instantiation of an intensional knowlet, generates a BOK graph for the BOK with based on the set of intensional knowlets and the set of the extensional knowlets with each knowlet being a node of the BOK graph, wherein ontologies among knowlet nodes are generated, and generates a list of test questions based on the BOK graph.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for synchronizing video streams are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: identifying a target video stream and a reference video stream, wherein the target video stream and the reference video stream are two different broadcasts of a program; generating, for the target video stream, a sequence of fingerprints; determining a time shift at which the sequence of fingerprints appears within the reference video stream; determining whether the target video stream is synchronized with the reference video stream by determining whether the time shift exceeds a predetermined threshold; and, in response to determining that the target video stream is not synchronized with the reference video stream, causing an electronic programming guide that includes an indication of the target video stream to be modified based on the time shift.

Abstract: Use of an IL-1? binding antibody or a functional fragment thereof, especially canakinumab or a functional fragment thereof, or gevokizumab or a functional fragment thereof, and biomarkers for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer with at least partial inflammatory basis, e.g., MDS.

Abstract: A method of operating a communications device in a wireless communications network, the method comprising: receiving at a first time an uplink grant indication, the uplink grant indication indicating first uplink communication resources allocated for the transmission of first data by the communications device, receiving at a second time an uplink cancellation indication (UL-CI), the UL-CI indicating second uplink communication resources, the second uplink communication resources including at least a portion of the first uplink communication resources, and in response to receiving the uplink grant information and the uplink cancellation indication, determining based on the first time and the second time whether to transmit the first data using the first uplink communication resources.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing data in a distributed system are disclosed. The distributed system may include devices used by users (e.g., clients) and devices in which data is stored for future accessibility (e.g., storage providers). A data storage system may manage the data for the clients. To manage the data efficiently, the data storage system may perform an integrated process of both verifying that segments of files believed to be stored are actually stored and segments of files that no longer need to be stored are removed. The process may not be performed in real-time as files that no longer need to be stored are identified (e.g., as deletion requests are received). Rather, the integrated process may employ a garbage collection process where deletion conditions for segments are checked intermittently over time, and files are verified.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for enhancing immunity (or immune response). The compositions and methods are particularly useful for potentiating immune response of a lymphoid cell. The compositions and methods are applicable for treating cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data by an infrastructure equipment in a wireless communications network to a communications device, the method comprising transmitting by the infrastructure equipment a paging message; receiving by the infrastructure equipment a random access request, the random access request transmitted by the communications device in response to the paging message; in response to receiving the random access request, transmitting by the infrastructure equipment an indication of communications resources allocated for a transmission by the infrastructure equipment and transmitting by the infrastructure equipment an indication that the transmission by the infrastructure equipment comprises data to be transmitted while no radio connection is established between the communications device and the infrastructure equipment; and transmitting by the infrastructure equipment the data using the allocated communications resources.

Abstract: Methods for aligning a processing chamber using a centering ring and processing chambers having the centering ring are describes. The method includes determining an average central position for the centering ring based on the concentricity of the centering with the support surfaces and adjusting average position of centering ring to a final position based on the average central position.

Abstract: A method for switching channels of communication between a host or media device and a peripheral device includes steps for detecting a trigger condition for performing a channel switch operation of a currently selected channel. The currently selected channel may be one of a plurality of channels that can be used by the media device to communicate with the peripheral device. For example, the host device may select a predefined channel (e.g., for a hard-coded channel selection) or a candidate channel (e.g., for a dynamic channel selection) from the plurality of channels. The host device may determine whether it is configured for performing a dynamic channel switch based on channel scores associated with channels in the plurality of channels.

Abstract: A booster engine enhances the quality of a frame sequence. The booster engine receives, from a first stage circuit, the frame sequence with quality degradation in at least a frame. The the quality degradation includes at least one of uneven resolution and uneven frame per second (FPS). The booster engine queries an information repository for reference information on the frame, using a query input based on at least a region of the frame to obtain a query output. The booster engine then applies a neural network to the query input and the query output to generate an optimized frame, and sends an enhanced frame sequence including the optimized frame to a second stage circuit.

Abstract: A system for reflowing a semiconductor workpiece including a stage, a first vacuum module and a second vacuum module, and an energy source is provided. The stage includes a base and a protrusion connected to the base, the stage is movable along a height direction of the stage relative to the semiconductor workpiece, the protrusion operably holds and heats the semiconductor workpiece, and the protrusion includes a first portion and a second portion surrounded by and spatially separated from the first portion. The first vacuum module and the second vacuum module respectively coupled to the first portion and the second portion of the protrusion, and the first vacuum module and the second vacuum module are operable to respectively apply a pressure to the first portion and the second portion. The energy source is disposed over the stage to heat the semiconductor workpiece held by the protrusion of the stage.

Abstract: Machine-learning techniques are used to train a classifier to predict auditory and language skills improvement in a patient who is a candidate for cochlear implantation (CI). One or more images of portions of the patient's brain are obtained, and quantitative data is extracted that represents the composition of one or more brain areas related to auditory and/or cognitive processing. For training of the classifier, data is obtained for previous CI patients whose improvement in language skills has been measured. Once trained, the classifier can be used to predict a likely degree of improvement in a prospective CI patient's auditory and language skills.