Abstract: A laminate article includes a dielectric substrate including a perfluorocopolymer matrix comprising a fluorinated perfluorocopolymer and a non fluorinated perfluorocopolymer; a quartz fabric embedded in the perfluorocopolymer matrix; and an additive material dispersed in the perfluorocopolymer matrix, in which the additive material is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light; and a conductive cladding disposed on a surface of the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: The system and method may assess the merchant risk level on a more continuous scale rather than a binary categorization. It may produce a continuous risk score proportional to the likelihood of a merchant being risky, effectively addressing the issue of shades of gray encountered by the traditional blacklisting approach. The continuous risk score feature provides greater flexibility as it allows the payment network to make dynamic pricing decisions (known as interchange optimization) based on the merchant risk level. Using collective intelligence from transactions across the payment network, the system and method may be able to assess the merchant risk level with high accuracy. The system and method may be particularly beneficial to small merchants with low transaction volume as even a few fraudulent transactions can easily put them in the high-risk merchant category. Further, the system and method may help payment processing networks make better decision on cross-border transactions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for automated determination of a patient tumor-immune phenotype from immunofluorescence (IF) image analysis of pathology slides based on a tumor infiltrating lymphocytes score, a non-tumor infiltrating lymphocytes score, and a non-tumor infiltrating lymphocytes at tumor margin score.

Abstract: A micro-nozzle with an integrated filter structure for receiving fluids at pressures between 0.1 MPa to 50 MPa, comprising: at least one fluid inlet, a fluid outlet comprising at least one orifice, a primary filter structure positioned downstream from the at least one fluid inlet and arranged to provide statistical filtration of fluid passing therethrough.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I, methods of using the compounds for inhibiting KRAS activity and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds are useful in treating, preventing or ameliorating diseases or disorders associated with KRAS activity such as cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, and kits that enable the in situ growth of polymers on or within a subject. In some aspects, the monomer, dopamine, polymerizes in vivo to form a polymer on a tissue. In additional aspects, the compositions, methods, and kits are useful for treating or preventing a disease or disorder.

Abstract: A method of maintaining trailer asset data in a database of a yard is presented, the method including comparing an update time difference for one or more database entries to a predetermined data refresh threshold, wherein the update time difference for a database entry is a difference between a current time and a time the database entry was last updated; commanding an ego vehicle to move a first asset within the yard from a first location to a second location; then later causing the ego vehicle to move the first asset from the first location to the second location via a route that passes by the first associated location; and updating the first database entry with newer data obtained from at least one sensor located on the ego vehicle when the ego vehicle passes by the first associated location.

Abstract: A method of associating at least one asset with a bounded region in a yard is presented, the method including determining a virtual map of the yard including one or more bounded regions, bounded regions of the one or more bounded regions being regions in the yard where the at least one asset may be placed; determining a correspondence between points on the virtual map and coordinates in the yard; receiving an image from an image sensor positioned in the yard, the image including one or more assets; based on a pose of the image sensor, the correspondence, and positions of the one or more bounded regions, determining, the positions of the one or more bounded regions in the image; updating the virtual map to indicate that at least one asset is present within the first bounded region.

Abstract: A storage device syndrome-weight-based error correction system includes a syndrome-weight-based error correction subsystem coupled to a storage subsystem in a chassis. The syndrome-weight-based error correction subsystem performs a plurality of respective first error correction hard decoding operations on the storage subsystem that each utilize respective read voltage thresholds and that each generate a respective final codeword candidate having a respective syndrome weight.

Abstract: An automated method for performing an assay of the present disclosure can be performed in a microfluidic device that is a lateral flow device having numerous features to ensure correct operation of the device under gravity, such as vent pockets for enabling the flow of sample fluid from one chamber to the next when the vent pocket is unsealed. Each chamber can have a reagent recess proximal to an inlet end of the chamber. A reagent pellet formed in a reagent recess can be effectively mixed with a sample as the sample flows into the chamber. A flexible circuit with patterned metallic electrical components disposed on a heat stable material can be in direct contact with fluid in the chambers and has resistive heating elements aligned with, for example, a chamber for performing an amplification reaction.

Abstract: Various motorized mid-drive units are disclosed. The motorized mid-drive unit can be configured to drive a vehicle, such as a bicycle, having one or more cranks and a driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can include an electric motor, a reducer, a gearbox (which can include one or more gears), a first one-way bearing, and a second one-way bearing. The first one-way bearing can enable power from the electric motor to be delivered to the driven wheel. The second one-way bearing can enable power from the one or more cranks to be delivered to the driven wheel. The reducer can reduce a rotational speed output from the electric motor which may be delivered to the driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can propel the vehicle with the one or more cranks, with the electric motor, and/or simultaneously with the one or more cranks and the electric motor.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards associating a rescue tag with a victim in need of rescue, in which the rescue tag collects condition (biological state) data associated with the victim and provides a location of the rescue tag. The location data is maintained in association with the condition data. A responder makes a request to output the condition data, and in response, the responder's device is presented with an augmented reality display that shows the victim condition data relative to the location data. Multiple victims can be efficiently triaged, with more urgent victims highlighted via augmented reality for more urgent treatment. Filtering as requested by a responder can present augmented reality display for only a subset of the victims. Also described is the use of an aerial vehicle to assist the responders and/or a command center; the aerial vehicle can act as an edge node for efficient communication.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independently removing streak artifacts and noise from medical images, using trained deep neural networks. In one embodiment, streak artifacts and noise may be selectively and independently removed from a medical image by receiving the medical image comprising streak artifacts and noise, mapping the medical image to a streak residual and a noise residual using the trained deep neural network, subtracting the streak residual from the medical image to a first extent, and subtracting the noise residual from the medical image to a second extent, to produce a de-noised medical image, and displaying the de-noised medical image via a display device.

Abstract: A method includes receiving in-session user activity information comprising a user search query from a user and a ranked list of products to be displayed to the user based on the user search query, where a product within the ranked list of the products is in a boost category, and where the user search query is received via a graphical user interface that is in a first display state. The method also includes analyzing the product in the boost category to determine if the product is to be repositioned within the ranked list of the products.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controllable networks to vary inter-stage power transfer in a multi-stage power conversion system are disclosed herein. By using controllable networks (111-113) within the first power converter stage (102), intermediate power delivered to a subsequent or second power converter stage (104) can be varied so that the multi-stage power conversion system (100) may respond to a full load step while offering improved light load power conversion efficiency. A power estimation circuit (122) within the second power converter stage (104) can provide a control signal (C1-CN) to each of the controllable networks (111-113); the controllable networks (111-113), in turn, can provide network signals (SI, S2) to control the intermediate power delivered to the second power converter stage (104).

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: A circuit interrupter includes separable contacts, a drive shaft coupled to the separable contacts and structured to move to open and close the separable contacts, a tapered drive shaft section coupled to the drive shaft and having tapered sides, and a friction assembly. The friction assembly includes a friction device structured to interact with the tapered sides of the tapered drive shaft, an armature coupled to the friction device, and a biasing member structured to bias the friction device and armature toward the tapered drive shaft section.

Abstract: A polymerization process for the production of a polyester copolymer A comprising simultaneously reacting a polyester (i) with one or more diols (ii) and one or more (hetero) aromatic dicarboxylic acids or any esters thereof (iii), wherein the polyester (i) is polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene furanoate or polyethylene terephthalate-co-furanoate; and wherein no ethylene glycol is added as a diol (ii); and wherein at least one of the one or more diols (ii) is selected from (bi) cyclic secondary diols; and wherein the components (i) and (ii) are used in sufficient quantities to produce a polyester copolymer A comprising at least 40 mole % of ethylene glycol derived from the starting polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene furanoate or polyethylene terephthalate-co-furanoate, and at least 5 mole %, of monomers derived from said (bi) cyclic secondary diol(s), the percentages based on the total amount of diol-derived monomer units in polyester copolymer A.

Abstract: A method that includes selectively positioning an ablation catheter system at a treatment site; and ablating tissue at the treatment site with the ablation catheter system using a power setting of approximately 90W applied to tissue for approximately four (4) second increments with a break period of approximately 4 seconds between applications.

Abstract: A method for real-time invoice updating and account-to-account payment includes: receiving invoice data based on presentation of an invoice by a distributor to a recipient at a delivery location, modification of the invoice by the recipient, and acceptance of the invoice by the recipient; generating a request for payment (RFP) message based on the invoice data; transmitting the RFP message to a financial institution associated with the recipient via a financial institution of the distributor; receiving, from the financial institution associated with the distributor, a payment confirmation for the invoice based on a real-time payment from the financial institution associated with the recipient; generating reconciliation data based on the payment confirmation and the invoice data; and transmitting the reconciliation data to a computing device of the distributor and a computing device of the recipient.