Abstract: Provided are methods or processes for producing ferulic acid from a plant material, for example, a rice bran or its derivatives. Provided are methods comprising an ion swapping and solvent extraction process followed by a chromatographic separation operations that are coupled into a process which functions to recover a fraction rich in gamma-oryzanol, thus enabling the subsequent production of a high purity ferulic acid. Provided are methods comprising an ion swapping and solvent extraction process followed by a process which functions to recover a fraction rich in gamma-oryzanol, or a mixture of ferulic acid esters of phytosterols and triterpenoids, optionally comprising cycloartenyl ferulate, 24-methylenecycloartanyl ferulate, and/or campesteryl ferulate, to enable the production of a high purity ferulic acid. Provided are methods comprising a saponification and solvent extraction process followed by recovering a fraction rich in gamma-oryzanol to enable the production of a high purity ferulic acid.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for generating and using a unified fine-tuning dataset to fine-tune a language model. In embodiments described herein, a first labeled dataset having a first format of human feedback associated with performance of a pre-trained language model is accessed. Additionally, a second labeled dataset having a second format of human feedback associated with performance of the pre-trained language model is accessed. Thereafter, a unified fine-tuning dataset is generated by converting the second labeled dataset to a refined labeled dataset having the first format of human feedback and aggregating the first labeled dataset having the first format of human feedback with the refined labeled dataset having the first format of human feedback. The pre-trained language model is fine-tuned using the unified fine-tuning dataset and output for subsequent utilization.

Abstract: Provided are industrial processes for producing an organic acid alky ester from a feedstock containing organic acids and/or saponifiables, comprising: countercurrently contacting a feedstock with an organic alkylating reagent over two or more vessels or stages at temperature between 100° C. and 400° C. and pressure between 0.1 barg and 355 barg while simultaneously removing water and/or glycerin with unreacted alkylating reagent from the final vessel or stage to result in a first reaction method product containing organic acid alkyl esters, followed by a choice of using the alkyl esters as-is, purifying the organic acid alkyl esters from the first reaction product mixture or subjecting the first reaction product mixture to an additional transesterification reaction to convert saponifiables into additional organic acid alkyl esters, then purifying the organic acid alkyl esters from this second reaction method product.

Abstract: A woodworking circle-drawing tool is an apparatus that enables the user to draw precise circles for an axe throwing target. The apparatus includes a support bar, a releasable anchor, a marker holder, a holder clamp, and a small-target stencil. The support bar serves to support the operation of the releasable anchor, the marker holder, and the small-target stencil. The support bar also serves to keep the marker holder at different distances from the releasable anchor to draw the different sized circles. The releasable anchor serves to secure the apparatus to the target board using an appropriate fastener. The holder clamp enables the secure attachment of the marker holder to the support bar. The marker holder enables the attachment of a marker that can be used to draw the target circles using the apparatus. The small-target stencil enables the drawing of smaller circles often found in axe throwing targets.

Abstract: A method for hazard detection and fire prevention during mobile refueling operation includes: accessing a geospatial position of a mobile refueling platform; detecting the geospatial position within a geospatial region as a first condition in a set of conditions, the geospatial region permitted for refueling operation; accessing a distance between the mobile refueling platform and a surface of an object proximal the mobile refueling platform; detecting the distance exceeding a distance threshold as a second condition in the set of conditions; accessing a concentration of a gas proximal the mobile refueling platform; detecting the concentration falling below a concentration threshold as a third condition in the first set of conditions; and in response to the set of conditions corresponding to a set of target conditions for mobile refueling operation, transmitting a control signal to open a fuel valve of the mobile refueling platform.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating and utilizing an interactive directed graph representing a messaging queue (MQ) environment. A plurality of text files, each corresponding to a different queue manager of the MQ environment may be analyzed. Based on the analysis, (1) each queue manager and the objects managed by the queue manager may be identified and (2) the relationships between the objects of the MQ environment may be identified. An interactive directed graph, representing the MQ environment, can be generated to include a different node for each identified object and an edge for each identified relationship. The interactive directed graph can provide a pictorial representation for the flow of data through the entire MQ environment. The interactive directed graph can be analyzed and searched to (1) identify a portion that includes one or more objects of interest and/or (2) identify a problem in the MQ environment and remediate the problem.

Abstract: Quat-free surface treatment powders comprising a peroxide source, an acyl group donor and an alkalinity source are used to disinfect and/or sanitize hard surfaces. The surface treatment powders can be applied to a hard surface and left there for a period of time. The surface treatment powders are ambient moisture activated, which means that they can generate peracetic acid when a portion or all of the powder that is on the hard surface adsorbs water from the atmosphere. In addition or alternatively, the surface treatment powders are activated, i.e., generate peracetic acid through the incidental or purposeful addition of liquid thereto.

Abstract: A method including determining an eye-gaze characteristic of a user of a wearable device, determining a head movement of the user, determining a gesture based on the eye-gaze characteristic, the head movement, and a correlation between the eye-gaze characteristic and the head movement, selecting a user interface (UI) element of a head-locked UI operating on the wearable device based on the gesture, and triggering a UI operation based on the selected UI element.

Abstract: A vehicle including a transceiver, a telematics control unit and a processor is disclosed. The transceiver may be configured to receive tour information associated with a tour, and the telematics control unit may be determine a real-time vehicle geolocation. The processor may be configured to obtain a trigger signal, and obtain the tour information and the real-time vehicle geolocation responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. The processor may be further configured to determine that a predefined condition may be met based on the tour information and the real-time vehicle geolocation. The processor may modify a first vehicle component setting associated with a vehicle component to a second vehicle component setting, responsive to determining that the predefined condition may be met.

Abstract: An electronic circuit includes an oscillator circuit, a first divider circuit, a synchronization control circuit, and a peripheral circuit. The oscillator circuit is configured to generate a base frequency clock. The first divider circuit is configured to divide the base frequency clock by a first selectable divisor to generate a divided clock. The synchronization control circuit is configured to generate a synchronization pulse that controls a change of the first selectable divisor in the first divider circuit from a first value to a second value. A pulse width of the synchronization pulse is based on the first value of the first selectable divisor. The peripheral circuit is coupled to the first divider circuit and the synchronization control circuit. The peripheral circuit includes a second divider circuit. The second divider circuit divides the divided clock by a second selectable divisor, and change the second selectable divisor responsive to the synchronization pulse.

Abstract: A method for hazard detection and fire prevention during mobile refueling operation includes: accessing a geospatial position of a mobile refueling platform; detecting the geospatial position within a geospatial region as a first condition in a set of conditions, the geospatial region permitted for refueling operation; accessing a distance between the mobile refueling platform and a surface of an object proximal the mobile refueling platform; detecting the distance exceeding a distance threshold as a second condition in the set of conditions; accessing a concentration of a gas proximal the mobile refueling platform; detecting the concentration falling below a concentration threshold as a third condition in the first set of conditions; and in response to the set of conditions corresponding to a set of target conditions for mobile refueling operation, transmitting a control signal to open a fuel valve of the mobile refueling platform.

Abstract: A system includes a battery rack including a frame configured to support a battery tray, the frame including: an inlet fluidly coupled a fluid supply; and a set of columns fluidly coupled to the inlet, each column including perforations arranged on the column and facing an interior of the battery rack, and each column defining a channel configured to circulate fluid from the inlet to the perforations. The system also includes: a valve interposed between the fluid supply and the inlet; a sensor configured to generate a signal representing ambient condition proximal the battery rack; and a controller configured to trigger the valve to transition from a closed state to an open state in response to detecting a precursor condition to a fire event based on the signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a charge pump current in response to a control voltage provided to a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) are disclosed. An example system includes a phase-locked loop including a charge pump and a VCO coupled to the charge pump. Current adjusting circuitry receives the control voltage and controls the charge pump current. The current adjusting circuitry is configurable to cause the charge pump current to increase by a first amount responsive to the control voltage being in a first range, and cause the charge pump current to decrease by a second amount responsive to the control voltage being in a second range. A chirp signal output by the phase-locked loop has a bandwidth defined by a first bandwidth segment that corresponds to the control voltage being in the first range and a second bandwidth segment that corresponds to the control voltage being in the second range.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for modulating cell surface proteins and receptor complexes using a novel class of glycan conjugates that can be used to engage the signaling pathways within desired c cell types. Such defined cell-targeting bioactive glyco-ligands are directed for cell engagement and activation in therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Briefly, example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture may be implemented, in whole or in part, using one or more computing devices to obtain, from a communications device, an identifier of the communications device transmitted via a communications network. The communications network may transmit a request for one or more parameters unique to a subscriber of the communications network. The method may also include processing signals indicative of the requested one or more parameters in response to the subscriber entering the one or more parameters into a graphical user interface of the communications device. The method may further include transmitting, to the communications device, one or more signals to provide a complement of subscriber parameters.

Abstract: An electronic circuit includes an oscillator circuit, a first divider circuit, a synchronization control circuit, and a peripheral circuit. The oscillator circuit is configured to generate a base frequency clock. The first divider circuit is configured to divide the base frequency clock by a first selectable divisor to generate a divided clock. The synchronization control circuit is configured to generate a synchronization pulse that controls a change of the first selectable divisor in the first divider circuit from a first value to a second value. A pulse width of the synchronization pulse is based on the first value of the first selectable divisor. The peripheral circuit is coupled to the first divider circuit and the synchronization control circuit. The peripheral circuit includes a second divider circuit. The second divider circuit divides the divided clock by a second selectable divisor, and change the second selectable divisor responsive to the synchronization pulse.

Abstract: A system includes a battery rack including a frame configured to support a battery tray, the frame including: an inlet fluidly coupled a fluid supply; and a set of columns fluidly coupled to the inlet, each column including perforations arranged on the column and facing an interior of the battery rack, and each column defining a channel configured to circulate fluid from the inlet to the perforations. The system also includes: a valve interposed between the fluid supply and the inlet; a sensor configured to generate a signal representing ambient condition proximal the battery rack; and a controller configured to trigger the valve to transition from a closed state to an open state in response to detecting a precursor condition to a fire event based on the signal.

Abstract: In an example, a system includes a phase-locked loop including a charge pump coupled to a phase frequency detector, a low-pass filter coupled to the charge pump, and a VCO coupled to the low-pass filter, where the charge pump is configured to provide a charge pump current to the low-pass filter. The system also includes a current source configured to provide a bias current to the charge pump. The system includes a first bias compensation circuit configured to increase the bias current responsive to a control voltage provided to the VCO being within a first range. The system also includes a second bias compensation circuit configured to decrease the bias current responsive to the control voltage provided to the VCO being within a second range.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to posture assistance devices that may include a motor coupled to a frame, where the frame attaches to a wheelchair. In some cases, the devices include a shaft coupled to the motor, where the motor is configured to rotate the shaft. The devices can also include an extension arm attached to the frame, where the extension arm includes a redirection surface. The extension arm can be selectively adjustable to change the distance between the redirection surface and the shaft. The devices can also include a connection line coupled to the shaft and configured to engage with the redirection surface, such that rotation of the shaft changes a length a fed-out portion of the connection line. The connection line can also include an attachment mechanism that couples the connection line to a user.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to orchestrating calls with an “active call bar” for an artificial reality (XR) environment displayed on an XR device, with a control bar for voice calls that persists across XR experiences. From the active call bar, a user can create a voice call with other users on XR devices, end the call, manage participants of the call, adjust the volume of the call, etc. The user can further see which XR experiences the other users within the party are accessing, and can invite them to join their XR experience. As the user moves between experiences and applications, the active call bar can persist on the user interface. Further, the user can continue the voice call across different experiences regardless of where other users are, i.e., users do not have to be co-located in the same experience to participate in the voice call.