Abstract: Embodiments are described for detecting optical discrepancies associated with image capture analyzing pixels in multiple images corresponding to common points of reference in a physical environment. In an embodiment, photometric error values are averaged over time to compute the mean error at each pixel. Once the estimate of the mean error has a sufficient number of updates above a specified value, the estimate is thresholded to provide a mask of any optical discrepancies occurring in the stereo pair of images. Applications include detecting optical discrepancies in images captured for use by a visual navigation system in guiding an autonomous vehicle (e.g., an unmanned aerial vehicle).

Abstract: Methods for using anti-LIV1 antibodies, including drug conjugated anti-LIV1 antibodies, to inhibit proliferation of a LIV-1-expressing cell, as well as for the treatment of one or more diseases or disorders associated with LIV-1-expressing cells (e.g., a LIV-1-associated breast cancer), are provided.

Abstract: A system for use during surgical procedures. The system includes an implant and a tool. The implant combines a modular adjustable cage and a shim that locks the cage into position, after the cage has been adjusted to its final position and at its final height, in situ. The tool combines an expander and an inserter. A related method of using the system is also provided.

Abstract: A gate assembly for physical and aesthetic integration into any wall or fencing solution, and an associated method of assembling the same. The gate assembly includes a gate pivotably attached to a transom via a hinge. The gate includes side members and spacing tabs that create a channel system within the gate. The channel system is configured to receive a plurality of infill panels of various sizes and designs that aesthetically match the wall or fencing solution into which the gate assembly is being integrated. The gate further includes a cap attached to the top of the gate that traps the infill panels within the gate. When the gate is in a closed position, the cap is blocked by the transom, and no mechanical fasteners are accessible from either side of the gate assembly.

Abstract: A digital delta-sigma modulator (DDSM) is disclosed with an input signal x[n], an output signal y[n], a quantization error signal e[n] and a dither signal d[n], having an equation described in the z-domain by Y(z)=STF(z)X(z)+DTF(z)D(z)?NTF(z)E(z) wherein Y(z), X(z), D(z) and E(z) are z-transforms of the output signal, the input signal, the dither signal, and the quantization error signal, and wherein STF(z), DTF(z) and NTF(z) correspond to a transfer function of the input signal, a transfer function of the dither signal, and a transfer function of the quantization error signal, and wherein the transfer function of the quantization error signal is of the form: NTF ? ( z ) = Az - Q ( 1 + ? i = 1 K c i ? z - i ) where A, Q and K are constants, coefficients ci are real valued and cK?0 and wherein at least one of the zeroes zj of ( 1 + ? i = 1 K c i ? z - i ) satisfies zj?+1 for j=1, 2, . . .

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle mixture comprising particles of glass frit and particles of a crystalline oxide material, wherein the glass frit comprises silicon oxide (SiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO) and sulfur (S) and wherein the D90 particle size of the particle mixture is less than 5 microns. The particle mixture may be used to apply an enamel to a substrate. The present invention further relates to the use of the particle mixture to form an enamel on a substrate, to a glass sheet and to an automotive window pane.

Abstract: An apparatus for mitigating nonlinearity-induced spurs and noise in a fractional-N frequency synthesizer A digital delta-sigma modulator (DDSM) is disclosed with an input signal x[n], an output signal y[n], a quantization error signal e[n] and a dither signal d[n], having an equation described in the z-domain by Y(z)=STF(z)X(z)+DTF(z)D(z)?NTF(z)E(z) wherein Y(z), X(z), D(z) andE(z) are z-transforms of the output signal, the input signal, the dither signal, and the quantization error signal, and wherein STF (z), DTF(z) and NTF(z) correspond to a transfer function of the input signal, a transfer function of the dither signal, and a transfer function of the quantization error signal, and wherein the transfer function of the quantization error signal is of the form: NTF ? ( z ) = Az - Q ( 1 - z - 1 ) ? ( 1 + ? i = 1 K c i ? z - i ) where A , Q and K are constants, coefficients ci are real valued and cK?0 and wherein at least one of the zeroes zj of ( 1 + ? i =

Abstract: A virtual reality application adaptively generates a virtual reality experience intended to improve a user's mood. A plurality of digital assets is stored together with associated scores. A score for a digital asset represents a predicted amount of mood improvement occurring in a cohort of users having similar profiles to a target user in response to virtual reality experiences including the digital asset. A customized virtual reality experience is generated for the target user based at least in part of the user profile data on the scores. The user's change in mood is detected through survey and/or biometric data. Scores for the digital assets may then be updated in order to further learn their respective effects on the cohort of users.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fractional-N frequency synthesizer comprising a divider controller comprising a multistage noise Shaping (MASH) digital delta-sigma modulator comprising L error feedback modulator (EFM) stages, wherein the jth EFM stage is configured to receive as an input the sum of the error of the preceding EFM stage and a high amplitude dither signal derived from the error of the kth EFM stage, where 1?j?k?L.

Abstract: A virtual reality application adaptively generates a virtual reality experience intended to improve a user's mood. A plurality of digital assets is stored together with associated scores. A score for a digital asset represents a predicted amount of mood improvement occurring in a cohort of users having similar profiles to a target user in response to virtual reality experiences including the digital asset. A customized virtual reality experience is generated for the target user based at least in part of the user profile data on the scores. The user's change in mood is detected through survey and/or biometric data. Scores for the digital assets may then be updated in order to further learn their respective effects on the cohort of users.

Abstract: A particle mixture comprising particles of a first glass frit and particles of a second glass frit; wherein the first glass frit comprises ?10 to ?25 mol. % BaO; and ?0 to ?10 mol. % Bi2O3; and wherein the second glass frit comprises: ?35 to ?55 mol. % Bi2O3; ?2 to ?20 mol. % ZnO; and ?10 to ?40 mol. % B2O3.

Abstract: A composition for sealing inorganic substrates, the composition comprising a glass frit and a filler material, wherein said glass frit comprises: 60 to 85 wt % Bi2O3; 3 to 15 wt % ZnO; 2 to 10 wt % B2O3; 0.6 to 5 wt % SiO2; 0.6 to 5 wt % Al2O3; and 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of a compound selected from NaF and BaF2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a probability mass redistributor device comprising an input port and an output port. The device comprises a mapping block configured to perform a selected mapping function from a plurality of mapping functions on a random bitstream to generate an output signal having a desired probability mass function, at least one difference block, wherein the input to the at least one difference block comprises the output from the mapping block, and the output of the at least one difference block produces a modulation term, and wherein the output of each difference block is the difference between a previous value of the input signal to the block and a current value of the input signal to the block, and a summing block for summing a signal received by the input port and the modulation term to form an output signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fractional-N frequency synthesizer comprising a divider controller comprising a multistage noise Shaping (MASH) digital delta-sigma modulator comprising L stages, wherein the jth stage is configured to receive as an input the sum of the error of the preceding stage and a high amplitude dither signal derived from the error of the kth stage, where 1?j?k?L.

Abstract: A particle mixture for forming an enamel comprising particles of a first glass frit and particles of a second glass frit; wherein the first glass frit comprises greater than 5 wt % silicon oxide (SiO2) and less than 5 wt % boron oxide (B2O3); wherein the second glass frit comprises boron oxide (B2O3) and less than 5 wt % of silicon oxide (SiO2); and wherein both the particles of the first glass frit and the particles of the second glass frit have a D90 particle size of less than 5 microns. Also described is an ink comprising the particle mixture, methods of preparing the ink, an article formed using the ink, and a kit comprising particles of the first and second glass frit.

Abstract: A particle mixture comprising particles of a first glass frit and particles of a second glass frit; wherein the first glass frit comprises ?10 to ?25 mol. % BaO; and ?0 to ?10 mol. % Bi2O3; and wherein the second glass frit comprises: ?35 to ?55 mol. % Bi2O3; ?2 to ?20 mol. % ZnO; and ?10 to ?40 mol. % B2O3.

Abstract: A conductive paste for forming a conductive track or coating on a substrate, the paste comprising a solids portion dispersed in an organic vehicle, the solids portion comprising electrically conductive material and an inorganic particle mixture; wherein the inorganic particle mixture comprises particles of glass frit and substantially crystalline particles of one or more metal compounds; and wherein the glass frit comprises at least 90 mol % Te O2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive paste for forming a conductive track on a substrate, the paste comprising a solids portion dispersed in an organic medium, the solids portion comprising an electrically conductive material, particles of a glass fit and particles of a tellurium compound. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such a paste, to a method of manufacturing an electrode on a surface of a solar cell, and to a solar cell having an electrode formed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention provides a probability mass redistributor device comprising an input port and an output port. The device comprises a mapping block configured to perform a selected mapping function from a plurality of mapping functions on a random bitstream to generate an output signal having a desired probability mass function, at least one difference block, wherein the input to the at least one difference block comprises the output from the mapping block, and the output of the at least one difference block produces a modulation term, and wherein the output of each difference block is the difference between a previous value of the input signal to the block and a current value of the input signal to the block, and a summing block for summing a signal received by the input port and the modulation term to form an output signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle mixture comprising particles of glass frit and particles of a crystalline oxide material, wherein the glass frit comprises silicon oxide (SiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO) and sulfur (S) and wherein the D90 particle size of the particle mixture is less than 5 microns. The particle mixture may be used to apply an enamel to a substrate. The present invention further relates to the use of the particle mixture to form an enamel on a substrate, to a glass sheet and to an automotive window pane.