Abstract: Methods and apparatus to determine media impressions using distributed demographic information are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for increasing temperature of a battery pack includes determining whether a temperature of a cell in the battery pack is above a lower threshold temperature. The method further includes charging, by a current directly from a charger, a balancing circuit including a resistor in proximity to the cell. The method also includes increasing the temperature of the cell in the battery pack.

Abstract: Disclosed are conjugates of monomethyl fumarate and a carrier group or aminocarrier group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In the conjugates, monomethyl fumarate acyl is covalently bonded to the carrier group or aminocarrier group through a carbon-oxygen bond that is cleavable in vivo. The carrier group may include a core, e.g., a monosaccharide, a sugar acid (e.g., acid monosaccharide), a sugar alcohol, or a catechin polyphenol. The aminocarrier group may include a core, e.g., an aminomonosaccharide. The carrier group or aminocarrier group may include, e.g., at least one short chain fatty acid acyl, at least one tryptophan analogue, at least one ketone body, or at least one pre-ketone body. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the conjugates and methods of their use.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for selective histogramming are configured to generate a plurality of histograms over a number of phases using a number of physical bins, wherein the range of a first histogram is greater than a range of a second, subsequent histogram, and wherein each physical bin of the first histogram is defined by a number N of codes and each physical bin of the second histogram is defined by a number M of codes, where M is less than N.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for a consumable good having an inner coating layer comprising an antioxidant other than resveratrol, and a process for preparing the container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are acylated active agents and methods of their use, e.g., for modulating an autoimmunity marker or for treating an autoimmune disorder.

Abstract: Computer-implemented managing of battery capacity within a battery system is provided. The managing includes obtaining, by one or more processors, data representative of a number (N) of battery packs in the battery system, and ascertaining, by the processor(s), a battery pack self-discharge time interval (TD) from full-charge to a partially discharged threshold for initiating top-off charging. The managing also includes determining, by the processor(s), a charge-staggering time interval (TS) using the number (N) of battery packs in the battery system and the ascertained battery pack self-discharge time interval (TD), and staggering, by the processor(s), top-off charging of the battery packs of the N battery packs in the battery system using, at least in part, the charge-staggering time interval (TS).

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for repetitive histogramming. The apparatus may provide a limited number of physical bins to perform multiple histograms on a total number of virtual bins. The apparatus may provide a single physical bin that is used to sweep over the total number of virtual bins.

Abstract: A dielectrophoretic (DEP) sensor includes a graphene electrode adjacent a channel for confining a target particle in a liquid, a surface probe attached to a surface of the graphene electrode, the surface probe having a selective reaction with the target particle, and a voltage source electrically connected to the graphene electrode and configured to apply a voltage to the graphene electrode to cause DEP trapping of the target particle at the graphene electrode.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, the semiconductor device comprising a substrate and a first semiconductor fin and a second semiconductor fin disposed over the substrate. The first and second semiconductor fins each having an upper portion and a width. Epitaxial structures are disposed over the upper portions of the first and second semiconductor fins. The upper portions of the first and second semiconductor fins and the epitaxial structures provide an active layer. A metal structure is positioned between the active layer and the substrate. The metal structure extends at least across the widths of the first and second semiconductor fins and a separation distance between the fins. A first isolation material separates the metal structure from the active layer. A second isolation material separates the metal structure from the substrate. A contact electrically connects the metal structure to the epitaxial structures.

Abstract: A multi-spectral optical imaging device includes a switchable element configured to be switched between first and second states, one of which alters a polarization of light, and a geometric phase element arranged to receive the light from the switchable element. The geometric phase element is configured to diffract a first wavelength band of the light to alter a direction of propagation thereof based on the polarization and without substantially altering a direction of propagation of a second wavelength band of the light, responsive to the first state of the switchable element. Related optical shutters and multi-spectral optical detectors are also discussed.

Abstract: A tonneau cover comprising: (a) one or more panels pivotally connected to one or more additional panels via hinge portions; and (b) hinges having a plurality of engaging features, the hinges being positioned within the hinge portions so that the plurality of engaging features are secured within channels of the panels to connect the panels, the hinges further including a fin that projects from the hinges and seals a gap between the connected panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-IL-23p19 binding compounds, in particular new humanized anti-IL-23p19 antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

Abstract: A breathing arrangement includes a patient interface, at least one inlet conduit, and a headgear assembly. The patient interface includes a mouth covering assembly including a cushion structured to sealingly engage around exterior of a patient's mouth in use, a nozzle assembly including a pair of nozzles structured to sealingly engage within nasal passages of a patient's nose in use, and a flexible element connecting the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly. The at least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into at least one of the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. The headgear assembly is removably connected to at least one of the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly so as to maintain the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly in a desired position on the patient's face.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers, for example fluoropolymers, are foamed by use of a solid formulation comprising thermoplastic polymer and manganese oxalate.

Abstract: A disclosed system, method and computer readable storage medium includes mechanism for controlling cascade price movements in an electronic trading system. Price limits control the prices at which traders can place orders. An upper price limit prevents traders from placing orders above the upper limit and a lower price limit prevents traders from placing orders below the lower limit. The gap between the upper limit and the indicative marked price as well as the gap between lower limit and the indicative market price is controlled so as to cause a breaking effect on very rapidly changing market price.

Abstract: A nested double eccentric anchor bolt bushing device is provided. The device includes a fully eccentric inner sleeve and a fully eccentric outer sleeve. The fully eccentric inner sleeve includes a first outer diameter and a first inner diameter. The first inner diameter of the fully eccentric inner sleeve is configured to receive an anchor bolt. The fully eccentric outer sleeve includes a second inner diameter and a second outer diameter. The second inner diameter is configured to receive the first outer diameter of the fully eccentric inner sleeve. The second outer diameter is configured to insert into an opening in a sill plate of a wall panel. A wall is also provided. The wall includes an anchor bolt, a fully eccentric inner sleeve, a fully eccentric outer sleeve, and a sill plate. A method of installing the wall is also provided.

Abstract: An imaging system may include a silicon photomultiplier with single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). The imaging system may be a LIDAR imaging system with LIDAR processing circuitry. To reduce memory requirements in the LIDAR processing circuitry, a dynamic resolution storage scheme may be used. The LIDAR processing circuitry may include autonomous dynamic resolution circuitry that receives input from a time-to-digital converter (TDC). The autonomous dynamic resolution circuitry may include a plurality of memory banks having different resolutions. Based on the magnitude of the input from the TDC, an appropriate memory bank may be selected. In parallel, an address encoder may select a memory bin based on the input from the TDC.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for applying a dielectrophoretic force on a particle include: a cell defining at least one channel for confining the particle; and a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from the first electrode, at least one of the first and second electrodes being formed from a two-dimensional (2D) material providing an atomically sharp edge. The first and second electrodes are arranged sufficiently close to one another and sufficiently close to the channel such that application of a sufficient voltage across the first and second electrodes generates an electric field in at least part of the channel, the electric field having an electric field gradient sufficient to apply the dielectrophoretic force on the particle in the channel.