Abstract: An automated video game testing framework and method includes communicatively coupling an application programming interface (API) to an agent in a video game, where the video game includes a plurality of in-game objects that are native to the video game. The agent is managed as an in-game object of the video game. A test script is executed to control the agent, via the API, to induce gameplay and interrogate a behavior of a test object. The test object is identified from the plurality of in-game objects based on a query that specifies an object attribute of the test object.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower comprising, a pair of rear drive wheels, a pair of front wheels, a deck positioned between the pair of front wheels and the pair of rear drive wheels, a rotatable cutting blade, and multiple battery packs removably coupled to the riding lawn mower and structured to provide power to the riding lawn mower, each battery pack graspable and removable by a user, wherein the multiple battery packs sequentially provide power to the riding lawn mower.

Abstract: Methods and systems implement a variety of sensors, including in embodiments various combinations of EEG sensors, biochemical sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, microphones, and accelerometers, to detect, predict, and/or classify various physiological events and/or conditions related to epilepsy, sleep apnea, and/or vestibular disorders. The events can include neuroelectrical events, cardiac events, and/or pulmonary events, among others. In some cases, the method and systems implement trained artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect, classify, and/or predict. The methods and systems are also capable of optimizing a treatment window, suggesting treatments that may improve the overall well-being of the patient (including improving pre- or post-event symptoms and effects), and/or interacting with various care providers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cognitive training using voice command are described. One aspect includes a device to repeatedly present visual stimuli to a user that require performance of a task. A microphone may be positioned to provide audio input from the user to the device, with the audio input from the user providing input required to measure task performance. A processing system may perform real-time analysis of measured task performance.

Abstract: Circuits, devices, and methods related to setting a drive power of a power amplifier to a first power level, switching an input of the power amplifier to an isolation state, switching an antenna selection state of an antenna network, and switching the input of the power amplifier to an active state.

Abstract: An evaporator for an aerosol generating device is described. The evaporator comprises a heating body (101) comprising a plurality of channels (102) arranged through the heating body between an inlet surface (103) and an outlet surface (104). The channels are configured to transport liquid from the inlet surface through the heating body by capillary action. The heating body comprises electrically conductive material (120) and the evaporator further comprises circuitry (116) for providing a current through the electrically conductive material to provide resistive heating of the heating body to evaporate a liquid passing through the channels. The heating body and circuitry are configured to provide a positive temperature gradient across the heating body from the inlet surface to the outlet surface.

Abstract: Each cell of a cell assembly for a converter may include: first and second terminals, switching elements, and a capacitor. The cells are connected in series such that, for each pair of neighbouring cells, the first terminal of a first cell is connected to the second terminal of a second cell. Each cell includes a bypass connected to the first and second terminals that bypasses switching elements in a short circuit configuration and does not bypass the switching elements in an open circuit configuration. Each cell has a cell controller providing control signals to the sw itching elements to connect the capacitor to the first and second terminals or to bypass the capacitor. The cell controller provides a control signal to the bypass unit of neighbouring cells to change its configuration between the short circuit and open circuit configurations.

Abstract: A rope pulling apparatus including a drum for having rope wound therearound and a drive apparatus for providing power to the rope pulling apparatus and driving the drum’s rotations. The rope pulling apparatus also includes a speed control apparatus monitoring the rope being pulled and wound on the drum and a controller for determining the speed of the rope and adjusting the drive apparatus to speed up or slow down the rotation of the drum responsive to the speed of the rope. A method of winding rope on a drum at a constant rope speed. The method includes winding a rope at a desired constant rope speed onto a drum with a rope pulling apparatus and determining a speed of the rope. The method also includes adjusting power of the rope pulling apparatus to achieve the desired constant speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation that can be utilised to facilitate expression of natural behaviour in pigs, and in particular sows and weaners and a method which utilises the formulation for the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are amphoterically-modified ethoxylated oligoamines, their manufacture, and methods of using them.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods targeting human interleukin-19, including therapeutic antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic applications useful in the field of immune-mediated diseases including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, psoriatic arthritis, bronchial asthma and diabetic nephropathy.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article for use with an aerosol generating device including a magnetic field generator includes first and second compartments configured to contain respectively a first aerosol generating substance and a second aerosol generating substance, and an inductively heatable susceptor configured to be inductively heated by the magnetic field generator. The inductively heatable susceptor has a first part positioned in the first compartment and a second part positioned in the second compartment. Each of the first and second aerosol generating substances includes a solid matrix and the first and second parts of the inductively heatable susceptor are secured in the solid matrix.

Abstract: Techniques for personalizing an AI automated conversational system are provided. In one aspect, a method for personalizing an automated conversational system includes: making predictions of a familiarity of a user with concepts needed to understand a standard output utterance based on the familiarity of an aggregate of users and a background knowledge model of the concepts and related concepts, wherein the standard output utterance assumes that the concepts are known; and giving, by the automated conversational system, an output utterance that is tailored to the user given the predictions. For instance, the automated conversational system can give the standard output utterance to the user when it is predicted that the user is familiar with the concepts, or a nonstandard output utterance when it is it is predicted that the user is unfamiliar with at least one of the concepts.

Abstract: A cartridge (10, 72) for a vapour generating device comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (54) and a porous liquid transfer element (56) configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the inductively heatable susceptor (54). The porous liquid transfer element (56) has a longitudinal axis (57) and defines an airflow channel (62) extending substantially in a longitudinal direction defined by the longitudinal axis (57). The porous liquid transfer element (56) also includes a recess (60), and at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is accommodated in the recess (60) and at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54) is accommodated in the airflow channel (62).

Abstract: The oligonucleotide nanostructures enable pattern-recognized targeting of diseases, particularly useful as high-specificity detectors and inhibitors of viruses and toxins, such as for Dengue virus particles. The nanostructures include an oligonucleotide scaffold with a plurality of binders arranged in a pattern conforming to a plurality of surface epitopes of a target disease. Binding of the scaffolds to these surface epitopes has been shown to have inhibitory effects against the target disease. The scaffolds can also include functional domains that activate upon target binding. Assembly of the scaffolds can be achieved via annealing of separate oligonucleotide segments of predetermined length and sequence, which also advantageously define locations of binding domains in the resulting structure. This approach provides precise control over the spacing and orientation of epitope binding sites in the scaffold.

Abstract: A cartridge (10, 72) for a vapour generating device (100) comprises an inductively heatable susceptor (54) and a porous liquid transfer element (56) configured to convey vapour generating liquid to the inductively heatable susceptor (54). The porous liquid transfer element (56) has a longitudinal axis (57) and includes a recess (60) accommodating at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54). The recess (60) includes a support surface (80) which is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis (57) to support at least part of the inductively heatable susceptor (54).

Abstract: The application relates to an architecture that allows for less precision of demarcation read voltages by combining two physical memory cells into a single logical bit. Reciprocal binary values may be written into the two memory cells that make up a memory pair. When activated using bias circuitry and address decoders the memory cell pair creates current paths having currents that may be compared to detect a differential signal. The application is also directed to writing and reading memory cell pairs.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system for generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-forming precursor includes an electrically operated heating system to heat the precursor to generate the aerosol; a flow path for transmission of flow, including the aerosol, to a user; the heating system arranged in fluid communication with the flow path; electrical circuitry to measure a change in a property associated with the heating system due to a cooling effect on the heating system from a user inhalation through the flow path, to determine a characteristic of the inhalation based on the measured property associated with the heating system, and to identify the user based on the determined characteristic.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for intercepting a rogue drone, the system comprising: a broad-angle electromagnetic radiation emitter for illuminating a cone of sky with coded electromagnetic radiation; and an air vehicle. The air vehicle comprises: an electromagnetic radiation detector for receiving coded electromagnetic radiation reflected from a rogue drone operating in the cone of sky, the detector comprising a notch filter for selecting the coded electromagnetic radiation and for disregarding light from other sources; and a controller for determining the position of the rogue drone based on the received coded electromagnetic radiation. The present invention also provides an air vehicle for intercepting a rogue drone and a method of intercepting a rogue drone.