Abstract: A method of detecting vibration anomalies in an electronic device, for controlling an electric motor by indicating when mechanical vibrations thresholds are exceeded, includes: providing a vibration sensor operably associable with an electronic control unit equipped with a memory; actuating the device and the motor in a learning mode with the motor operating with time-varying currents and speeds; measuring vibrations for each value of current and speed, measuring instantaneous vibration values and to determine a first set of reference vibration values; storing the first set of values in the memory; actuating the device and motor with the motor operating with time-varying currents and speeds; measuring vibrations for each value of current and speed, to measure the vibration values and to determine a second set of vibration values; and triggering a pre-alarm and alarm signal when a value of the second set exceeds the respective value of the first set.

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate includes a base portion, an auxiliary layer and a surface layer. The auxiliary layer is formed on the base portion. The surface layer is formed on the auxiliary layer. The surface layer is in contact with a first main surface of the semiconductor substrate. The auxiliary layer has a different electrochemical dissolution efficiency than the base portion and the surface layer. At least a portion of the auxiliary layer and at least a portion of the surface layer are converted into a porous structure. Subsequently, an epitaxial layer is formed on the first main surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein are optimized for cutting sealing elements on packages using optical radiation. Packages can pass through a cutting device that applies the optical radiation to damage, vaporize, or cut the sealing element (e.g., tape) on the package. The systems and methods control several aspects of the cutting process to adjust throughput, improve efficiency, and reduce line stoppages. Systems can include an in-feed conveyor that orients packages and rejects packages that are out of specification, which can lead to issues such as jamming or damage to the equipment. Systems can include a variable-speed cut conveyor controlled by a computing system to dynamically adjust the speed of packages based upon historical cut quality, environmental measurement data, and height data related to a vertical dimension of the package.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a monolayer graphene-based multiplex malaria diagnostic sensor. Specifically, a monolayer graphene-based sensor that is able to simultaneously detect the presence of different Plasmodium species, presence of drug-resistant Plasmodium species, and also the presence of a relevant polymorphism in a subject. The present disclosure also relates to a monolayer graphene-based sensor, method and kit for a rapid diagnosis of malaria using a non-invasive biological sample obtained from a subject, preferably in saliva or urine samples.

Abstract: The present disclosure is enclosed in the area of multi-way bladder catheters, which are suitable for draining urine and/or blood and/or instillation liquid from the bladder of a patient. It refers to a bladder catheter (1) with a drainage outlet (5), a drainage channel (11) and drainage inlets (4), the drainage channel (11) connecting the drainage outlet (5) and the drainage inlets (4), and an instillation inlet (2), a branched channel (12) and more than one instillation outlets (3), the branched channel (12) having a portion with a single way connecting to the instillation inlet (2) and several portions each connecting to the instillation outlets (3), wherein the portion with a single way is furcated to each of the several portions connecting to an instillation outlet (3), such that instillation liquid injected in the instillation inlet (2) is furcated and ejected from each of the instillation outlets (3). It guarantees that no change of procedure is required for a practitioner, in a simplified manner.

Abstract: The present invention corresponds to a weigh-in-motion system for motor vehicles based on flexible, fiber-optic sensors. The field of application of the patent object is the measurement of dynamic physical events that are caused directly or indirectly by the passage of a motor vehicle over the sensors. This system consists of 5 blocks: an information processing and display equipment (5) is connected to an optical emission and detection equipment (2), one or more presence sensors (3), a temperature sensor (4), and one or more weight sensors (1). It has advantages over other technologies, such as: simplified manufacture and compact size, sensors immune to electromagnetic interference, long service life, and the possibility of being installed on different types of pavement.

Abstract: Tri-component multi-functional boronated complexes (B-complexes), featuring reversible covalent bonds, are described, which incorporate a drug; a water-soluble moiety (e.g. polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains, cyclodextrins); and a targeting unit. A B-complex core was assembled in one step, and proved to be stable in different biocompatible conditions, such as human plasma, though reversible for example in the presence of glutathione (GSH). This platform enabled the modular construction of the multifunctional conjugates exhibiting high selectivity towards, for example, folate-receptor-positive MDA-MB-231 cancer cells, having an IC50 in the low nanomolar range.

Abstract: A urinal aid in form of a funnel-shaped assembly with handles allows males to accurately aim the urine where the assembly can be placed by a user between the legs and directed into the height pre-adjusted to urinate freely into the proposed assembly and allows to keep the clothes and toilet rim clean after use. This eliminates wetting oneself and messing the floor around the toilet. Furthermore, the assembly can be washed and reused conveniently.

Abstract: A lyophilized stabilized formulation containing a live attenuated vaccine strain against tularemia.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a microelectromechanical switching element. The element may include: a substrate with a carrier layer, an electrically insulating layer, and a semiconductor layer; a deflectable bending element formed by a freed subregion of the semiconductor layer; and a cover substrate connected to the carrier substrate. The carrier layer defines a first cutout in the region of the bending element. The cover substrate comprises a second cutout and/or an encircling spacer layer in the region of the bending element. The first cutout and the second cutout define a superordinate hollow space in which the bending element is arranged so as to be deflectable. The superordinate hollow space is delimited by the carrier layer and by the cover substrate to provide a hermetically encapsulation from the external environment.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to a media capture lock affordance for a graphical user interface displayed by a media capture device. The media capture lock affordance allows a user to lock and unlock a capture state of the media capture device using a simple and intuitive touch gesture that can be applied by the user's finger (e.g., the user's thumb) while holding the media capture device in one hand.

Abstract: Processes herein may be used to thermally crack various hydrocarbon feeds, and may eliminate the refinery altogether while making the crude to chemicals process very flexible in terms of crude. In embodiments herein, crude is progressively separated into at least light and heavy fractions. Depending on the quality of the light and heavy fractions, these are routed to one of three upgrading operations, including a fixed bed hydroconversion unit, a fluidized catalytic conversion unit, or a residue hydrocracking unit that may utilize an ebullated bed reactor. Products from the upgrading operations may be used as feed to a steam cracker.

Abstract: A rolling system including a measuring station. The measuring station includes a hopper for receiving a smokable product, a vibratory bowl for receiving the smokable product from the hopper, a weigh bowl for receiving the smokable product from the vibratory bowl, a weigh module attached to the weigh bowl for measuring the smokable product in the weigh bowl, and a puck defining a plurality of cavities for receiving the smokable product therein. Each cavity of the plurality of cavities is configured to receive a predetermined amount of smokable product within a predetermined tolerance of the predetermined amount.

Abstract: This invention relates to molecular systems for detecting a target polynucleotide sequence in a given nucleic acid analyte and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: An electric drive valve control and safety system for application in gas injection gas lift valve in oil production column, which guarantees the gas lift (GL) operation and provides fail-safe-close, with greater reliability in the safety conditions of the joint sets of safety barriers (JSB), further enabling the integration of sensors for monitoring the conditions of the gas lift valve (GLV), the gas lift (GL) operation and the safety of the joint set of safety barriers (JSB).

Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic geochemistry wherein a method for accessing high molecular mass aromatic hydrocarbons and diamondoids was developed from comprehensive characterization carried out by high resolution spectrometry coupled with the atmospheric pressure photoionization source (APPI FT-ICR MS). Based on the compositional profile of diamondoids and aromatic hydrocarbons, it is possible to quickly and robustly classify oils in relation to their origin and thermal evolution. It is verified that the compositional detail provided by the APPI(+)-FT-ICR MS analysis allowed the development of new molecular indicators, accessed without the need for any preliminary separation technique, in order to become a powerful tool for prospecting the use of oils exploited for specific purposes.

Abstract: A computer system displays a first user interface that includes respective selectable representations of a plurality of categories for media items associated with the computer system, including at least a first selectable representation of a first category and a second representation of a second category. While displaying the first user interface for configuring the system user interface, the computer system detects a first input selecting a set of one or more of the plurality of categories. After the set of one or more of the plurality of categories were selected by the first input, the computer system displays the system user interface, wherein displaying the system user interface includes, over time displaying the system user interface with a plurality of versions of the first background that respectively include media items selected from media items in respective categories in the set of one or more of the plurality of categories.