Abstract: Provided is a direct radiating array (“DRA”) antenna, the antenna including a printed circuit board (“PCB”) having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a thermal interface plate arranged generally parallel to the PCB, a plurality of radiating elements mounted to the first side of the PCB, a plurality of radio frequency (“RF”) chains mounted to the second side of the PCB and to the thermal interface plate, each respective one of the plurality of RF chains coupled to and located proximate to a respective one of the plurality of patch radiating elements and thermally coupled to the thermal interface plate and a plurality of beamforming circuits mounted to the second side of the PCB, wherein each of the RF chains is connected to at least one of the plurality of beamforming circuits.

Abstract: Increasing demand for communications systems for facilitating communications such as communications satellites leads to continuously increasing frequency bands of the signal for communication and the quantity of beams carrying the signals may make it more and more difficult to have a significant number of mechanical and electrical components concentrated in a location in proximity to the array while maintaining antenna efficiency. Provided is a direct radiating array (“DRA”) antenna for transmitting or receiving an electromagnetic radio frequency (“RF”) signal of at least one predetermined signal frequency band and a method of assembly that overcomes at least some of the disadvantages of existing direct radiating array systems and methods. The DRA antenna comprising a plurality of radiating elements, a plurality of RF signal chain paths and a beamforming network board having a plurality of electrical ports for electrically connecting to the plurality of RF signal chain paths.

Abstract: Embodiments described include systems and methods for adding watermarks using an embedded browser. To provide protection to sensitive information from a network application rendered via an embedded browser of a client application, the client application can generate an overlay with a digital watermark, and apply the overlay over the embedded browser. The client application can selectively generate such overlays, and can customize the format of the digital watermark according to the information rendered on the embedded browser. The watermark can remain with any information that is imaged from the embedded browser, and provides a deterrent against misuse of the information via image capture from a computer screen for instance. By adjusting properties (e.g., contrast) of such an image, the watermark can be made visible and detectable, thus allowing such imaging activities and information to be tracked.

Abstract: Provided is a chamber configuration for a reverse flow centrifuge, and a reverse flow centrifuge system configured for low fluid volume and small radius rotation. The compact reverse flow centrifuge system has a reusable subsystem and a single use replaceable subsystem. The replaceable subsystem comprises a separation chamber, fluid delivery manifold and rotational mounting connecting the separation chamber to the fluid manifold. The single use replaceable subsystem provides a closed environment for execution of reverse flow centrifugation processes. The separation chamber has a substantially conical fluid enclosure portion connected to a neck portion, and a dip tube extends centrally through the conical fluid enclosure to provide a fluid path to the tip of the conical fluid enclosure.

Abstract: A method includes capturing a signal of a detection substrate exposed to a sample containing a target substance; determining that the detection substrate is in a testable state; and generating an assessment of the presence of the target substance in the sample.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus for effecting osteochondral restoration. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a tube having a distal end, a proximal end and a lumen extending therebetween. A drill shaft is rotatably disposed in the lumen of the tube, the drill shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end. At least one cutting blade is disposed at the distal end of the drill shaft. A coring housing extends from the distal end of the tube and disposed around the at least one cutting blade, the coring housing terminating in a distal cutting surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a fluid recovery system and method for use with concentrator systems for concentrating particles suspended in a fluid and where this suspension is recovered from a fluid stream drawn from the concentrator system. A controller is configured to control valve actuation to direct concentrate being drawn from the concentrator chamber through a recovery tube to a recovery reservoir based on fluid volume movement. The system can use a density sensor to detect density transitions in fluid in the fluid recovery tube to identify leading and trailing edges of a portion of concentrated particles in fluid suspension passing through the recovery tube and actuate recovery valves based on objectives for maximising particle recovery with minimal dilution.

Abstract: A method of identifying a vehicle total loss claim includes retrieving a plurality of historical vehicle records, labeling the records as repaired or total loss, calculating mean cost values, training a regression model, optimizing a probability threshold, analyzing a plurality of inputs to generate a prediction, and transmitting the prediction. A computing system includes a transceiver; a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing system to receive answers, transmit the answers, receive a prediction, when the prediction is repairable, generate a repair suggestion, and when the prediction is total loss, generate a settlement offer. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive answers, transmit the answers, receive a prediction, when the prediction is repairable, generate a repair suggestion, and when prediction is total loss, generate a settlement offer.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a liquid handling system arranged for preparation of small volume liquid formulations and dispensing these into output vessels. The system can be utilised for a variety of low volume liquid formulation preparation applications, with cell therapies being one example application.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus for effecting osteochondral restoration. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a tube having a distal end, a proximal end and a lumen extending therebetween. A drill shaft is rotatably disposed in the lumen of the tube, the drill shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end. At least one cutting blade is disposed at the distal end of the drill shaft. A coring housing extends from the distal end of the tube and disposed around the at least one cutting blade, the coring housing terminating in a distal cutting surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a chamber configuration for a reverse flow centrifuge, and a reverse flow centrifuge system configured for low fluid volume and small radius rotation. The compact reverse flow centrifuge system has a reusable subsystem and a single use replaceable subsystem. The replaceable subsystem comprises a separation chamber, fluid delivery manifold and rotational mounting connecting the separation chamber to the fluid manifold. The single use replaceable subsystem provides a closed environment for execution of reverse flow centrifugation processes. The separation chamber has a substantially conical fluid enclosure portion connected to a neck portion, and a dip tube extends centrally through the conical fluid enclosure to provide a fluid path to the tip of the conical fluid enclosure.

Abstract: A method of identifying a vehicle total loss claim includes retrieving a plurality of historical vehicle records, labeling the records as repaired or total loss, calculating mean cost values, training a regression model, optimizing a probability threshold, analyzing a plurality of inputs to generate a prediction, and transmitting the prediction. A computing system includes a transceiver; a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing system to receive answers, transmit the answers, receive a prediction, when the prediction is repairable, generate a repair suggestion, and when the prediction is total loss, generate a settlement offer. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive answers, transmit the answers, receive a prediction, when the prediction is repairable, generate a repair suggestion, and when prediction is total loss, generate a settlement offer.

Abstract: A bait composition comprising an insecticidally effective amount of isocyloseram and a bait material comprising an insect food attractant and/or an insect food flavorant. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for controlling an insect pest or an insect pest population comprising applying an insecticidally effective amount of said bait composition to a locus or environment of known or likely insect activity.

Abstract: Direct radiating array (“DRA”) antenna assemblies, methods of assembling a DRA antenna assembly, and systems for managing heat generated by a DRA antenna assembly are provided. A DRA antenna assembly includes: multiple radiating element modules, each radiating element module including a first dissipative component; multiple digital beamforming boards, each digital beamforming board having a radio frequency (“RF”) connection to and servicing a subset of the radiating element modules and including a second dissipative component; and a thermal plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, the radiating elements and the digital boards mounted to the top surface and the bottom surface, respectively, such that the first and second dissipative components are heat sunk to the thermal plate. The thermal plate includes a plurality of passive two-phase flow devices embedded therein for transporting heat received from the first and second dissipative components away from an interior of the DRA assembly.

Abstract: An aerated food product is provided which includes Volvariella volvacea extract. Also provided is the use of a Volvariella volvacea extract in a method of inhibiting bubble coarsening in aerated food products.

Abstract: A technique uses a managed computing device to extend management control by an organization to IoT (Internet of Things) devices in a local environment of the computing device. The computing device discovers any local IoT devices and participates in a communication with a server to bring one or more of the IoT devices under management control. In some examples, extending management control involves enrolling selected IoT devices into a management framework of the organization and directing communications between the server and the respective IoT devices through the managed device, which provides a point-of-presence for administering management of the selected IoT devices in the local environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing a crop by applying to plants, plant parts, plant propagation material or a plant growing locus, a compound of formula (I), which is a compound of formula (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id), (Ie) or (If): where each R1, R2 and R3 is independently selected from H, Cl, F, Br and CF3; each R4 is independently selected from CH3, Cl, Br and CF3; and each R5 is independently selected from where R6 and R7 are each selected from Cl, Br, CH3, CH2CH3, CF3 and OCF2H; R8 is selected from F and OCH3; R9 is selected from H, CH3 and CH2CH3; and R10 is phenyl optionally substituted by F or Cl; where R11 and R12 are each selected from Cl, Br, CH3, CH2CH3, CF3 and OCF2H; each R13 is independently selected from Cl and Br, each R14 is independently selected H, CH3 and CH2CH3; each R15 is independently selected from H and CN; and each X is independently selected from CH and N; or a composition comprising a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A method of identifying a vehicle total loss claim includes retrieving a plurality of historical vehicle records, labeling the records as repaired or total loss, calculating mean cost values, training a regression model, optimizing a probability threshold, analyzing a plurality of inputs to generate a prediction, and transmitting the prediction. A computing system includes a transceiver; a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing system to receive answers, transmit the answers, receive a prediction, when the prediction is repairable, generate a repair suggestion, and when the prediction is total loss, generate a settlement offer. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive answers, transmit the answers, receive a prediction, when the prediction is repairable, generate a repair suggestion, and when prediction is total loss, generate a settlement offer.