Abstract: A delivery system generates a pick sheet containing a plurality of SKUs based upon an order. A loaded pallet is imaged to identify the SKUs on the loaded pallet, which are compared to the order prior to the loaded pallet leaving the distribution center. The loaded pallet may be imaged while being wrapped with stretch wrap. At the point of delivery, the loaded pallet may be imaged again and analyzed to compare with the pick sheet.

Abstract: Described are apparatus and methods for fractional synchronization using direct digital frequency synthesis (DDFS). A DDFS device includes a memory with N address spaces, a write port circuit configured to sequentially write a digital desired pattern into the N address spaces, a read port circuit configured to readout the digital desired pattern from the N address spaces using continuous sequential automatic addressing from 0 to N?1 at a memory operating frequency clock, where the memory operating frequency clock is based on a sampling frequency clock used for high-speed data processing, and an analog signal processing circuit configured to process a readout digital desired pattern into an analog representation; and output a synthesized frequency clock from the analog representation to a digital core, where the synthesized frequency clock is fractionally synchronized with the sampling frequency clock.

Abstract: An optical system and an imaging method are disclosed, wherein the optical system comprises a multifilament conductor and an optical diffuser for imaging an intensity pattern onto the multifilament conductor, the intensity pattern representing phase information of light emitted from one or more three-dimensional objects; wherein the multifilament conductor is configured to transmit the intensity pattern in the form of a plurality of pixels to an evaluation system, and wherein the evaluation system is configured to generate an image based on the intensity pattern transmitted by the multifilament conductor, the image representing the one or more three-dimensional objects.

Abstract: A transfer case pump includes an oil pump, a cover assembly, and a torque transfer mechanism. The oil pump has a pump shaft, and is configured to pressurize a lubricant in response to a rotation of the pump shaft. The pump shaft rotates around a pump axis. The pump axis is parallel to a rear axis of a rear shaft. The pump axis is offset from the rear axis. The cover assembly has a channel configured to transfer the lubricant from the oil pump to the rear shaft. The cover assembly extends around the rear shaft and around the pump shaft. The torque transfer mechanism is configured to transfer a torque from the rear shaft to the pump shaft.

Abstract: A biostimulant concentrate includes purified water and a solubilizer, triacontanol, an array of brassinosteroids selected from the group consisting of brassinolide, brassinone, dilholide, homobrassinolide, and combinations thereof. The ratio of tricontanol to the array of brassinosteroids is between 3.33:1 on a w:w basis to 50:1 on a w:w basis in one embodiment of the invention. Preferably, the array of brassinosteroids concentration is between 40-70 ppm in the biostimulant concentrate and the triacontanol concentration is approximately 3000 mg/l. The brassinosteroid includes brassinolide having the chemical formula C64H124O26. The dilholide has the chemical formula C28H46O6. The brassinone has the chemical formula C27H46O5. Preferably, the at least one brassinosteroid is selected from the group consisting essentially of brassinone, dilholide, and homobrassinolide.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosures made herein are directed to devices, apparatuses, systems and methods for facilitating cleaning of an imaging element of imaging devices used with robotic systems. Devices, apparatuses, systems and methods in accordance with the disclosures made herein provide a lens cleaning device configured to perform one or more cleaning events to remove contaminating matter from an imaging element (e.g., lens) of an imaging device (e.g., a laparoscope). In preferred embodiments, such devices, apparatuses, systems and methods are adapted specifically for facilitating in-vivo cleaning of an imaging element of imaging devices that are used with robotic surgical systems. Advantageously, embodiments of such robotic surgical system implementations enable a surgeon to readily resolve sub-optimal visualization of the surgical field during robotic (e.g., laparoscopic) surgical procedures.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing heat are provided. For example, a system comprises a support apparatus and a cooling apparatus, including a suction device for forcing air through a gas turbine engine, disposed on the support apparatus, which is moveable with respect to the engine to position the cooling apparatus in contact with an engine exhaust. A nozzle in operative communication with the suction device may force air through the engine. Further, the support apparatus may comprise a lift device, an angle adjustment mechanism, and a nozzle support element disposed on a longitudinal slide rail for adjusting a height, an angle, and a longitudinal position of the nozzle. A method of removing heat from a gas turbine engine after shutdown comprises positioning a cooling apparatus adjacent an exhaust; sealing the cooling apparatus to the exhaust; and operating a suction device of the cooling apparatus to move air through the engine.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods for fabricating waveguide structures utilizing substrates. The waveguide structures are formed having input coupling regions, waveguide regions, and output coupling regions formed from substrates. The regions are formed by imprinting stamps into resists disposed on hard masks formed on surfaces of the substrates to form positive waveguide patterns. Portions of the positive waveguide patterns and the hard masks formed under the portions are removed. The substrates are masked and etched to form gratings in the input coupling regions and the output coupling regions. Residual portions of the positive waveguide patterns and the hard masks disposed under the residual portions are removed to form waveguide structures having input coupling regions, waveguide regions, and output coupling regions formed from substrates.

Abstract: A display apparatus comprises at least one spatial light modulator and at least one curved view angle control element that comprises plural retarders arranged between the display polariser of each spatial light modulator, and an additional polariser. The curvature of the view angle control element provides increased luminance uniformity for a head-on user and increased visual security to an off-axis snooper.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for using load tap changing (LTC) transformers and voltage regulators (VRs) to more accurately reduce the voltage in a power transmission system. It further relates to a system for determining the operating mode for LTC transformers and VRs during reverse power flow. Corresponding methods are also disclosed. The various components of the present system, and the manner in which they interrelate, are more fully described hereinafter.

Abstract: A vending machine includes a secure housing; at least one dispensing element within the secure housing; and a character-based user interface associated with the secure housing, the character-based user interface including: an output system for presenting at least one stored video and/or audio sequence featuring a character; and an input system for receiving at least information provided by a person, the input system coordinated by the vending machine with the output system to receive at least some of the information in response to the presenting by the output system of a respective at least one video and/or audio sequence as a prompt for the person to provide the information.

Abstract: A high-expansion slip/wedge system may include at least one slip and actuatable wedge disposable about the mandrel. The actuatable wedge includes an actuator ramp configured to urge the slip radially outwardly in response to axial movement of the actuatable wedge in direct engagement with the slip ramp. A wedge extender, which may be part of a kit, is removably disposable along the mandrel intermediate the slip ramp and actuatable wedge to support increased expansion. The wedge extender may include an inwardly facing ramp engageable by the actuatable wedge and an outwardly facing ramp for engaging the slip ramp. The wedge extender provides additional engagement area for supporting and optionally increasing the amount of radial expansion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing myeloid malignancy comprising determining the presence of a mutant allele of the calreticulin gene. Also genomic sequences, cDNA sequences, mRNA sequences and protein sequences of the mutant calreticulin are subject of the present invention. Further, the invention relates to medical uses of inhibitors of mutant calreticulin.

Abstract: Systems, devices, media and methods are presented for presentation of modified objects within a video stream. The systems and methods select an object of interest depicted within a user interface based on an associated image modifier, determine a modifier context based at least in part on one or more characteristics of the selected object, identify a set of image modifiers based on the modifier context, rank a first portion of the identified set of image modifiers based on a primary ordering characteristic, rank a second portion of the identified set of image modifiers based on a secondary ordering characteristic and cause presentation of the modifier icons for the ranked set of image modifiers.

Abstract: A radar system, comprising: a receive antenna configured to receive a receive signal reflected from a bullet, the receive signal exhibiting a Doppler shift according to the motion of the bullet; and a detector implementing a set of matched filters each configured to determine a measure of correlation between the Doppler shift of the receive signal and one of a set of pre-stored Doppler shifts, wherein each of the pre-stored Doppler shifts respectively represents the Doppler shift of a bullet passing the antenna at a different speed or a distance of a point of closest approach.

Abstract: A radio network node in a multi-carrier radio communication system reconfigures mappings of Carrier Indicator Field values (CIF-values) to component carriers. Each CIF-value is mapped to a respective component carrier comprising a respective shared data channel and a downlink control channel that addresses the shared data channel. The reconfiguring comprises maintaining a first mapping between a first CIF-value and a first component carrier. The downlink control channel of the first component carrier carries the first CIF-value and a second CIF-value. The reconfiguring further comprises changing a second mapping of the second CIF-value to a second component carrier. The radio network node sends the changed second mapping to a user equipment (UE) comprised in the multi-carrier radio communication system. The UE receives the reconfigured mappings and reconfigures the UE to use the mappings for communication in the multi-carrier radio communication system.

Abstract: Provided herein are treatments of conditions ameliorated by counteracting tumor mediated immune suppression. More specifically, provided herein are anti-PD-1/LAG-3/TIGIT trispecific antibodies, anti-PD-1/LAG3 bispecific antibodies, anti-LAG3 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments. Also provided here are methods and uses of these antibodies and antigen-binding fragments in the treatment of cancer or infectious disease.

Abstract: A mobility assistance apparatus includes first and second frames positioned on left and right sides of a user; a hinge arm mechanism coupled to the first and second frames; and a securing unit or a walking seat coupled to the frames to transfer at least a portion of the user's body weight from the legs and to transfer weight through the user's hip or pelvis to the first and second frame enabling the user to stand or work for an extended period without requiring the user's arms to hold the frame.

Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed for direct procurement of drugs by patient consumers from pharmaceutical manufacturers without drug switching by an insurance company. The method is performed on a distributed networking system that includes multiple users on multiple user interfaces that enable the proper identification of symptoms and diseases, the provision of relevant medical solutions and medicine, and financial assistance to the patient consumer to obtain the relevant medicine. Both patient consumer and pharmaceutical manufacturer are advantaged by having a direct drug delivery exchange without the involvement of a non-physician third party.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for dynamically generating linked security tests. The present invention may be configured to perform security tests on an application, generate, based on the results of the security tests, security test sequences that include at least one security test that the application failed, perform the security test sequences on the application, and, iteratively and until the application passes each security test sequence in an iteration, generate additional security test sequences. The present invention may be further configured to provide results of the security tests and security test sequences to one or more machine learning models to generate supplementary security test sequences and determine probabilities of the application failing the supplementary security test sequences.