Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating cancer by administering to a subject a composition comprising ultrasmall silica nanoparticles to enhance one or more of the following immunotherapies: chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, immune checkpoint blockade antibody therapy (ICB), immune inhibitor therapy (e.g., myeloid-targeting inhibitors). In some embodiments, the compositions are used in combination with external beam radiotherapy.

Abstract: Methods, controllers and electric machine systems are described that facilitate pulsed control of electric machines (e.g., electric motors and generators) to improve the machine's energy conversion efficiency. Under selected operating conditions, the electric machine is intermittently driven (pulsed). The pulsed operation causes the output of the electric machine to alternate between a first output level and an off state. The output levels are selected such that the electric machine has a higher energy conversion efficiency during the pulsed operation than the electric machine would have when operated at a third output level that would be required to drive the electric machine in a continuous manner to deliver the desired output. In some embodiments, the power converter it turned off during at least portions of the time that the electric machine is pulsed off.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for power arbitration for systems of electronic components are described. A system may include a power source, a signaling conductor coupled with a voltage source, and a set of electronic components. One or more of the electronic components may include respective circuitry coupled with the power source and a respective switching component (e.g., a transistor) coupled with the signaling conductor. In some implementations, an electronic component of the set may be configured to determine an operation of its respective circuitry that is associated with a power consumption from the power source. Based on such a determination, the electronic component may switch its respective switching component in accordance with an identifier associated with the electronic component, and determine whether to perform the operation based on monitoring a signal level of the signaling conductor during the switching.

Abstract: A method of increasing anisotropy of magnetic materials formed by a hydrogenation-disproportionation-desorption-recombination (HDDR) process is provided. The method includes subjecting a starting magnetic material to a hydrogenation-disproportionation (HD) step in the presence of a magnetic field to obtain intermediate materials. The strength of the applied magnetic field is between 0.25 T and 9 T, optionally less than or equal to 2 T. The HD step may be performed for a period of time between 10 and 60 minutes at a temperature of at least 600° C., optionally in the range of 600° C. to 900° C. Subsequently, the intermediate materials are subjected to a desorption-recombination (DR) step to obtain a magnetic powder. Application of the magnetic field during the hydrogenation-disproportionation step increases the magnetic anisotropy of the obtained magnetic powder. Magnetic powders obtained by the method and bonded magnets formed with the magnetic powders are also provided.

Abstract: Exemplary methods of forming a silicon-and-carbon-containing material may include flowing a silicon-oxygen-and-carbon-containing precursor into a processing region of a semiconductor processing chamber. A substrate may be housed within the processing region of the semiconductor processing chamber. The methods may include forming a plasma within the processing region of the silicon-and-carbon-containing precursor. The plasma may be formed at a frequency less than 15 MHz (e.g., 13.56 MHz). The methods may include depositing a silicon-and-carbon-containing material on the substrate. The silicon-and-carbon-containing material as-deposited may be characterized by a dielectric constant below or about 3.5 and a hardness greater than about 3 Gpa.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for synchronizing video streams are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: identifying a target video stream and a reference video stream, wherein the target video stream and the reference video stream are two different broadcasts of a program; generating, for the target video stream, a sequence of fingerprints; determining a time shift at which the sequence of fingerprints appears within the reference video stream; determining whether the target video stream is synchronized with the reference video stream by determining whether the time shift exceeds a predetermined threshold; and, in response to determining that the target video stream is not synchronized with the reference video stream, causing an electronic programming guide that includes an indication of the target video stream to be modified based on the time shift.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bottlebrush polymers and methods thereof. Methods can include methods of stabilizing an interface, stabilizing a cell, or treating a disease, disorder, or condition using an effective amount of the bottlebrush polymer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing workloads across devices based on network conditions are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment an Information Handling System (IHS) of a workspace orchestration service obtains, from host IHSs, specifications of the respective host IHSs, where a first host IHSs hosts a plurality of workloads. The workspace orchestration service also obtains, from one or more of the host IHSs including a second host IHS, a respective one or more network connectivity parameters of the one or more host IHSs, including at least one network connectivity parameter from the second host IHS. The workspace orchestration service transitions one or more of the plurality of workloads from the first host IHS to the second host IHS based, at least in part, on the specifications of the first and second host IHSs, and the network connectivity parameters of the second host IHSs.

Abstract: The solar energy conversion assembly, system and method of the present invention combines a primary traditional solar photovoltaic (PV) cell with a secondary thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell located behind or near the primary cell in a tandem design where incoming solar light is concentrated on to the PV cell and the PV cell emits infrared radiation to the TPV cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for displaying graphical effects in a video application. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying graphical effects during a real-time communication session are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for sharing content during a real-time communication session are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying graphical effects in multiple video applications are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for framing a subject in a representation of the field of view of one or more camera sensors is described.

Abstract: A golf shoe with a sole assembly having a sidewall reinforcement structure is provided. The reinforcement structure may be formed from a carbon composite or other reinforcing material. The reinforcement structure is molded into the sole assembly for reinforcing softer midsole sidewalls, and for providing increased stability and maintaining forefoot flexibility. The structure is generally U-shaped with a medial and lateral side wing and a bridge connecting the wings. The medial wing may be angled rearward to support the rearfoot, and the lateral wing may be angled forward to support the midfoot. Thus, the reinforcement structure may hold and support the medial and lateral sides of the golfer's foot as they shift their weight while making a golf shot. At the same time, the shoe has good flexibility so the golfer is able to walk and play the course and engage in other golf activities comfortably.

Abstract: A hydrogen storage system includes a hydrogen storage alloy containment vessel comprising an external pressure containment vessel and a thermally conductive compartmentalization network disposed within the pressure containment vessel. The compartmentalization network creates compartments within the pressure vessel within which a hydrogen storage alloy is disposed. One or both of the compartmentalization network and the pressure vessel may be formed by a 3D printing process, such as by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and/or Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). The hydrogen storage alloy is a non-pyrophoric AB2 Laves phase hydrogen storage alloy having: an A-site to B-site elemental ratio of not more than 0.5; and an alloy composition including (in at %): Zr: 2.0-5.5, Ti: 27-31.3, V: 8.3-9.9, Cr: 20.6-30.5, Mn: 25.4-33.0, Fe: 1.0-5.9, Al: 0.1-0.4, and/or Ni: 0.0-4.0.

Abstract: A wellbore tubular including a pre-installed data transmission cable is disclosed. The tubular includes a hollow cylinder, a stationary ring disposed at the lower end of the cylindrical wall and having a lower end hollow pin protruding downward from the stationary ring, a rotating ring disposed at the upper end of the cylindrical wall and having an upper end hollow pin protruding upward from the rotating ring, a rigid conduit disposed inside the hollow cylinder and extending from the lower end hollow pin to beneath the rotating ring, a elastic conduit disposed inside the hollow cylinder to extend the rigid conduit from beneath the rotating ring to the upper end hollow pin, and a data transmission cable routed from the lower end hollow pin to the upper end hollow pin through the rigid conduit and the elastic conduit.

Abstract: A method of testing a battery of a portable electronic device, the method implemented by the portable electronic device or battery-testing apparatus thereof, the method comprising: applying a measurement signal to at least one terminal of the battery, wherein the measurement signal is a fluctuating or alternating electrical signal; and obtaining a measurement of a mechanical response of the battery to the measurement signal from a sensor.

Abstract: A device source wafer includes a wafer substrate, devices formed on or in the wafer substrate at a location on the wafer substrate, and test structures disposed on the wafer substrate connected to some but not all of the devices. The devices include a first device disposed at a first location and a second device disposed at a second different location on the wafer substrate. The test structures include at least a first test structure connected to the first device and a second test structure connected to the second device. The first test structure is adapted to measuring a characteristic of the first device and the second test structure is adapted to measuring the characteristic of the second device. An estimated characteristic of unmeasured devices is derived from the first and second device locations and measured characteristics and the device is selected based on the estimated characteristic.

Abstract: A first tubular medical device having a lumen through which a guidewire is insertable and over which the first tubular medical device may be guided to a target site within a patient. The proximal end of the guidewire may be extended into a lumen defined through a second medical device so the second medical device may be guided over the guidewire alongside the first tubular medical device to the target site. The guidewire may be extended into a distal opening in the first tubular medical device and out a side opening of the first tubular medical device to be available for guiding the second medical device alongside the first tubular medical device.

Abstract: A catheter insertion device includes a hollow needle connected to a needle base. A spring mechanically engages between the needle base and a plunger. A catheter slides over the hollow needle. An expandable chamber is in fluidic and/or pneumatic communication with a channel of the hollow needle. A first button is movably attached to a housing. A catheter carrier assembly slides over the hollow needle having a spring clip carrier and a multifunction spring clip. A middle of the multifunction spring clip is attached to the spring clip carrier. A spring clip distal end is opposite a spring clip proximal end and are configured to resiliently flex. The spring clip proximal end has a second button and a catch. The catch is configured to removably secure to a protrusion in the stored state. The second button is configured to release the catch from the protrusion.

Abstract: A method for remote intervention for a subject includes acquiring an image of a region of interest of the subject using an interventional device positioned on the subject and an image acquisition system. The region of interest includes a target structure and the subject is located at a first site. The method further includes analyzing the acquired image using an image analysis module to identify and label the target structure in the region of interest and transmitting the labelled image from the first site to a second site for expert review. The second site is remote from the first site. The method further includes receiving a command signal at the first site from the second site where the command signal is generated based on the expert review of the labelled image and configured to control an action of the interventional device. In some embodiments, the method may further include analyzing the acquired image to determine a pathway to the vessel that avoids critical structures.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for social behavior of a telepresence robot are disclosed herein. A telepresence robot includes a drive system configured to move the telepresence robot; a control system configured to control the drive system to drive the telepresence robot around a work area; an object detection system configured to determine that a first object encountered by the telepresence robot is a human; and a social path component configured to: determine a first lockout zone having a first radius around the human and a first comfort zone having a second radius around the human, the second radius being larger than the first radius; and instruct the control system to cause the telepresence robot to: avoid traveling through the first lockout zone; move at a first maximum speed within the first comfort zone; and move at a second maximum speed outside of the first comfort zone, wherein the second maximum speed is greater than the first maximum speed.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device, a vehicle body, an electric power take-off system, and a hydraulic component. The energy storage device is supported by the chassis and is configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover. Activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle. The vehicle body is supported by the chassis, and includes an on-board receptacle for storing refuse therein. The electric power take-off system is positioned on the vehicle body, and includes an electric motor configured to drive a hydraulic pump to convert electrical power received from the energy storage device into hydraulic power. An amount of electrical power at least one of received by and provided to the electric motor is limited by a controller to control an output characteristic of the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic component is in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump and configured to operate using hydraulic power from the electric power take-off system.