Abstract: Improved techniques to utilize and manage a group of media items (or media assets) on a computing device are disclosed. The group of media items can be utilized and managed at a host computer for the host computer as well as a media device (e.g., media player) that can couple to the host computer. One popular example of a group of media items is known as a playlist, which can pertain to a group of audio tracks. One aspect pertains to providing a persistent media device playlist at a host computer. Another aspect pertains to imposing capacity limits to a playlist, such as a media device playlist. Still another aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that enables a user to trade-off storage capacity of a media device between media asset storage and data storage. Yet still another aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that assists a user with selecting media items to fill a group of media items.

Abstract: A system and method for inspecting a resource deployed in a cloud computing environment for a cybersecurity threat is presented. The method includes detecting a virtual instance deployed in a cloud computing environment, the virtual instance associated with an original disk; generating a cloned disk directly based on the original disk, wherein the original disk is provisioned storage from a cloud storage system; generating a cloned disk descriptor associated with the cloned disk, the cloned disk descriptor pointing to the provisioned storage; inspecting the cloned disk for a cybersecurity object, the cybersecurity object indicating a cybersecurity risk; and releasing the cloned disk in response to completing inspection of the cloned disk.

Abstract: Provided herein are allogenic tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) engineered to express a membrane-bound interleukin 15 (mbIL 15). The allogeneic mbIL 15 TILs can be expanded in vitro using a rapid expansion protocol without the use of exogenous interleukin 2 (IL2) and can be used in allogeneic adoptive cell therapy without concomitant use of an exogenous cytokine such as IL2. The allogeneic TIL can be further engineered such that the mbIL 15 is operably linked to one or more drug responsive domains (DRDs), polypeptides that can regulate the abundance and/or activity of the IL15 upon binding of the DRD with a ligand. Also provided methods of screening for efficacy of allogeneic TILs using an allogeneic patient derived xenograft.

Abstract: Provided herein are lighting devices, systems, and methods. In particular, provided herein are lighting systems configured for use in a variety of medical settings to improve patient and health care worker health, performance, and well-being.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) Z-axis accelerometer can comprise a substrate, a sensor configured to measure an acceleration along an axis that extends in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the substrate, and a spring axis configured to deform axially in response to the acceleration. The sensor can include a comb finger arrangement in which a comb finger overlap area is parallel with the spring axis. Fingers of the comb finger arrangement can extend in a non-sensing direction of lowest restoring force.

Abstract: Disclosed active reflector apparatus and methods that inhibit self-induced oscillation. One illustrative apparatus embodiment includes an amplifier and an adjustable phase shifter. The amplifier amplifies a receive signal to generate a transmit signal, the transmit signal causing interference with the receive signal. The adjustable phase shifter modifies the phase of the transmit signal relative to that of the receive signal to inhibit oscillation. A controller may periodically test a range of settings for the adjustable phase shifter to identify undesirable phase shifts prone to self-induced oscillation, and may maintain the phase shift setting at a value that inhibits oscillation.

Abstract: A system for testing a driving assistance system includes a sensor arrangement configured to detect an actuation of an operating element by a user and to generate corresponding first detection data. The sensor arrangement is also configured to detect an acoustic signal indicating the actuation of the operating element and to generate corresponding second detection data. The system includes at least one evaluation module configured to determine, based on the first detection data, a first point in time corresponding to the actuation and to determine, based on the second detection data, a second point in time corresponding to an output of the acoustic signal.

Abstract: A method of optimizing a wraps in real-time in a subterranean operation, that can include determining, via a statistical model, an equivalent confined compressive rock strength (ECCRS) profile along a future wellbore, receiving the ECCRS profile at an wrap optimizer; receiving physical parameters of a tubular string at the wrap optimizer, and simulating in real-time, via the wrap optimizer, a simulated wrap of the tubular string through a portion of a subterranean formation based on the ECCRS profile, the physical parameters of the tubular string, a friction profile of the future wellbore, and drilling parameters of a rig.

Abstract: Computing apparatus includes a host computer, including multiple non-uniform memory access (NUMA) nodes, including at least first and second NUMA nodes, which include first and second local memories and first and second host bus interfaces for connection to first and second peripheral component buses, respectively. A network interface controller (NIC) is to receive a definition of a memory region extending over respective first and second parts of the first and second local memories and to receive a memory mapping with respect to the memory region that is applicable to both the first and second local memories, and to apply the memory mapping in writing data to the memory region via first and second NIC bus interfaces in a sequence of direct memory access (DMA) transactions to the respective first and second parts of the first and second local memories in response to packets received through a network port.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting a permission escalation event in a computing environment is disclosed. The method includes: generating a cloned disk based on an original disk of a resource deployed in a computing environment; detecting an identifier of a first principal on the cloned disk; detecting a second principal in the computing environment, the first principal authorized to assume the first principal; storing a representation of the computing environment in a security database, including: a first principal node representing the first principal, and a second principal node representing the second principal, further associated with a permission; querying the representation to determine a permission of the first principal; determining that the second principal includes a permission which the first principal does not include based on a result of querying the representation; and generating a permission escalation event.

Abstract: Systems and processes are presented for real time health credentialing of individuals seeking entry to a facility requiring health credentialing for access. A system and process for real time detection of a febrile condition comprises providing a heat sensor operable to receive thermal radiation from a person. Optionally, the system provides a controller operable to selectively orient the thermal sensor incident to the facial region of a person within a zone of detection. Further, the system optionally processes the sensor temperature to conditionally determine a febrile condition.

Abstract: A modular implantable device for the macroencapsulation of cells, comprising: —at least one bracket configured for accommodating at least one cell module within the device, at least one oxygen module, and at least one immuno-isolating membrane, wherein the at least one oxygen module is contained within the device in a shell formed by the at least one bracket and the at least one immuno-isolating membrane, optionally together with the at least one cell module.

Abstract: A plate assembly that includes a hoop having a hoop profile shape and a hoop cross-section shape and a plate shell having a first surface the receives food to be eaten and a second surface defining a cavity on a bottom surface of the plate shell, the cavity having a plate shell profile shape and a plate shell cross-section shape. The cavity receives at least a portion of the hoop; and the hoop is removably engaged and disengaged with the cavity of the plate shell by hand and without the use of tools and provides structural integrity to the plate shell when engaged with the cavity. The plate shell is typically a disposable plastic plate shell having a thickness of about 0.008 of an inch or less.

Abstract: A spinal implant includes an intermediate portion and a first portion extending in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The first portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second portion is spaced from the first portion and extends in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The second portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. At least one of the first portion and the second portion includes an outer surface having a mating element engageable with a mating element of a surgical instrument. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A solar tracking system is provided and includes a solar array, a support structure configured to support the solar array, a base configured to rotatably support the support structure, and an articulation system configured to articulate the support structure relative to the base. The articulation system includes a gearbox that is coupled to the support structure and an actuator that is configured to extend and retract. The actuator includes a first end portion and a second, opposite end portion, wherein the first end portion is rotatably coupled to the base and the second end portion is coupled to the gearbox. Extension of the actuator causes the support structure to rotate about the base in a first direction and retraction of the actuator causes the support structure to rotate about the based in a second, opposite direction.

Abstract: Provided is a medical device formed entirely from or formed partially from a polymer, e.g., a polysaccharide such as chitosan. In some embodiments, the medical device may be formed as a tubular member formed from a sheet of a chitosan material. This chitosan tube may be used to wrap around tissue, such as a nerve or tendon to help with the regeneration or healing process of the nerve or tendon, as applicable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and process for detecting a febrile condition in screening of multiple or large groups of persons for the likelihood of infectious diseases. The system comprises a temperature measurement device having at least a processor, a display, temperature sensor, camera module, and facial recognition software. The display may include a positional overlay. The system further includes a database containing baseline temperatures for a number of persons, including baseline temperatures by age group and by gender. An input device optionally may identify the specific person or provide survey questions to a person to further determine a febrile condition. Based on the baseline temperatures, measured temperature and other characteristics of the person, a febrile condition may be determined. Additionally, the system may include a secondary screening component providing nasal swabbing or saliva testing.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of molecular biology and is directed to novel reverse transcriptase enzymes and compositions, and to methods and kits for producing, amplifying, or sequencing nucleic acid molecules using these novel reverse transcriptase enzymes or compositions. In particular the Invention relates to a polymerase selected from the group of. a polymerase (O15) as encoded by a nucleic acid according to SEQ ID NO. 9 or a nucleic acid that is at least 98% identical thereto, a polymerase (O15) with the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 10 or a polymerase that is at least 90% identical thereto, a polymerase (O57) as encoded by a nucleic acid according to SEQ ID NO. 11 or a nucleic acid that is at least 98% identical thereto, a polymerase (O57) with the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 12 or a polymerase that is at least 90% identical thereto. a polymerase (O58) as encoded by a nucleic acid according to SEQ ID NO.