Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enabling a mesh network node to switch from a base station role to a user equipment role relative to a second mesh network node, and vice versa. By switching roles in this manner, the mesh network node may be able to benefit from increased uplink or downlink speed in the new role. This role reversal technique is particularly useful when using wireless protocols such as LTE that are asymmetric and allow differing throughput on uplink and downlink connections. Methods for determining whether to perform role reversal are disclosed, and methods for using role reversal in mesh networks comprising greater than two nodes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for recovering one or more blastocysts from a uterus of a human includes a step of placing a device transvaginally into a cervical canal of the patient; a step of delivering fluid through the device to the uterus and applying a vacuum to a uterus of the patient to aspirate fluid and entrained one or more blastocysts from the uterus; and a step of performing a biopsy procedure on the one or more recovered blastocysts to remove one or more of trophectoderm cells or inner cell mass from the recovered blastocysts. The process may further include a step of storing one or more of the biopsied trophectoderm cells or inner cell mass following the biopsy procedure and a step of performing at least one molecular diagnostic assay test on the one or more of the biopsied trophectoderm cells or inner cell mass.

Abstract: This disclosure includes various embodiments of couplers for coupling intraosseous (IO) devices and drivers, and various embodiments of drivers and kits.

Abstract: A system is presented for providing cellular backhaul for a home security system. In one embodiment the system includes a home security system including a microcontroller; and a 2G femto base station in communication with the home security system; wherein the home security system uses the 2G femto base station for communications external to the home security system.

Abstract: A multi-use block including a block body having at least a first leg. The blocks can be placed in different orientations with respect to each other to form multiple interlocking structures. The block can be a variety of materials, including concrete, and when concrete, used for making walls and columns. Methods of making and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: A nut plate assembly includes a base plate having base plate openings. The nut plate assembly includes channel fittings coupled to the bottom of the base plate each having a main body with a top facing the bottom of the base plate. Each channel fitting has a nut cap channel at the bottom of the main body aligned with the opening in the main body. The nut plate assembly includes nut caps received in the nut cap channels coupled to the channel fittings and positioned below the bottom of the main body. Each nut cap has a pocket holding a nut to receive a fastener used to secure the base plate to the mounting structure from an exterior surface of the mounting structure through the base plate and the main body of the channel fitting.

Abstract: An embodiment of a CBD Nano-Emulsion material and process comprises a formulation comprising at least a lecithin or mixed lecithin, one or more carrier oils, and a Vitamin E TPGS from a sunflower version and a soy version. Among either version, the versions may further comprise mixed tocopherols, and still further comprise at least one of; an LCT oil, an olive oil, and a coconut oil. Any one of the versions may further comprise at least one of; sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and sorbic acid; and even yet further comprise purified water. Some embodiments may comprise a Vitamin E acetate.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N946 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N946 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N946 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N946, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N946 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N946 and methods of using maize variety X85N946 are disclosed.

Abstract: An Open Radio Access Network (OpenRAN) system is presented. In one embodiment the OpenRAN includes a plurality of software defined radios (SDRs), a Data Unit (DU) in communication with at least one SDR, a Control Unit (CU) in communication with at least one SDR, and a Virtualized Baseband Radio Unit (VBBU) in communication with at least one SDR, wherein different option splits are provided based on morphology and infrastructure availability of the OpenRAN.

Abstract: Metallic fittings for coupling composite ribs to skin panels of aircraft wings are described. An example metallic fitting includes a through hole configured to receive a fastener. The fastener is configured to couple the metallic fitting to a composite rib of an aircraft wing. The example metallic fitting further includes a bore configured to receive a bolt. The example metallic fitting further includes a cavity intersecting the bore. The cavity has an access opening. The example metallic fitting further includes a barrel nut located within the cavity. The barrel nut is configured to threadably engage the bolt to couple the metallic fitting to a skin panel of the aircraft wing. The example metallic fitting further includes a seal located within the cavity. The seal is configured to close the access opening.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80N507 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80N507 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80N507 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80N507, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80N507 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80N507 and methods of using maize variety X80N507 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to providing video, and more particularly to streaming of video. There is described a method and a system for performing scrubbing in a video stream of a video item selected at a media device. The video item is streamed from a server system to the media device. The method comprises dividing the selected video item into a number of segments and selecting a first snippet for each segment, which snippet is pre-buffered. The video stream of a first segment of the selected video item is played at the media device simultaneously as scrubbing to a second segment of the selected video item. When the scrubbing is done the video stream of the first segment stops and the first snippet of the second segment starts playing seamlessly.

Abstract: Technology for isolating suspicious activity on a plurality of servers for the purpose of mitigating damage (for example, unauthorized access to server data) to a network of computers and eliciting information about any suspicious clients involved in the suspicious activity. A suspicious client is identified, isolated, and permitted to continue interacting with the computer network to elicit information about the activity (for example, the identify of a suspicious client). Suspicious activity is defined by network administrators and determined using conventional techniques. The suspicious activity is isolated to prevent the suspicious client(s) from unauthorized and/or harmful actions on the network. The suspicious client(s) are permitted to resume network requests, in isolation, to covertly elicit information about the suspicious activity.

Abstract: A method for X2 interface communication is disclosed, comprising: at an X2 gateway for communicating with, and coupled to, a first and a second radio access network (RAN), receiving messages from the first RAN according to a first X2 protocol and mapping the received messages to a second X2 protocol for transmission to the second RAN; maintaining state of one of the first RAN or the second RAN at the X2 gateway; executing executable code received at an interpreter at the X2 gateway as part of the received messages; altering the maintained state based on the executed executable code; and receiving and decoding an initial X2 message from the first RAN; identifying specific strings in the initial X2 message; matching the identified specific strings in a database of stored scripts; and performing a transformation on the initial X2 message, the transformation being retrieved from the database for stored scripts, the stored scripts being transformations.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for allocating resources for executing a simulation. These include receiving a simulation for execution, calculating an initial runtime of an initial time step of the simulation, determining a total runtime of the simulation based on the initial runtime, selecting a runtime model based on the initial time step, total runtime, or a parameter of the simulation, identifying, based on the selected runtime model, an allocation of a resource providing an increase in runtime speed, allocating the identified resource, and executing the simulation using the allocated resource.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel compounds of Formula (I) below. Compounds of the disclosure act as STING modulators/agonists. The present disclosure further relates to methods of synthesis of compounds of Formula (I) and methods of using of compounds of Formula (I) for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer and other STING-related diseases. The compounds have the structure represented by Formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the description, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N946 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N946 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N946 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N946, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N946 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N946 and methods of using maize variety X85N946 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85P995 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85P995 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85P995 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85P995, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85P995 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85P995 and methods of using maize variety X85P995 are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a paving machine is provided. The paving machine includes a screed assembly, a washdown system for washing the paving machine and the screed assembly and a ventilation system. The method includes receiving, by a controller, an operational data associated with the paving machine, and determining an operational state associated with the washdown system. The method further includes controlling, by the controller, an operation of the ventilation system based on the operational data associated with the paving machine and the operational state associated with the washdown system.

Abstract: A gateway server situated between a radio access network and a core network is disclosed that includes a radio access network packet interface, a load management module for monitoring load of a management server in the core network coupled to the radio access network packet interface, a packet forwarding module for forwarding requests to the management server coupled to the load management module, and a local packet core module coupled to the load management module and the packet forwarding module, the local packet core module being configured to respond to a mobile device, when an overload is detected at the management server, with a management server message requesting that the mobile device try again at a later time.