Abstract: Described is a task for an automobile interior having at least one subject that creates a video input, an audio input, and a context descriptor input. The video input relates to the at least one subject and is processed by a face detection module and a facial point registration module to produce a first output. The first output is further processed by at least one of: a facial point tracking module, a head orientation tracking module, a body tracking module, a social gaze tracking module, and an action unit intensity tracking module. The audio input relating to the at least one subject is processed by a valence and arousal affect states tracking module to produce a second output and to produce a valence and arousal scores output. A temporal behavior primitives buffer produce a temporal behavior output. Based on the foregoing, a mental state prediction module predicts the mental state of at least one subject in the automobile interior.

Abstract: With the rapidly increasing frequencies of operation of integrated circuit devices, connection of test signals becomes commensurately difficult. It is beneficial if the delivery of signals can be done in tightly controlled ways such as using transmission lines of constant characteristic impedance over a very broad frequency range. Using a coaxial system to deliver signals as close as possible to a device under test and transitioning to microstrip or stripline at the latest possible time, exceptional performance is possible. The ability to create coaxial vias that perform the transition to microstrip or stripline inside a monolithic multi-layer circuit board that is used as an interposer to make connection to the device under test minimizes interference and mitigates unwanted parasitic reactances at the points of transition.

Abstract: Described is a system to evaluate the efficacy of a set of candidate interactive tasks in eliciting fatigue markers in facial and vocal expressions. Input video and audio streams are processed, followed by face detection, followed by detecting the facial landmarks. Based on these, higher level features are derived, such as gaze vectors, head pose, action units and audio features based on the audio input. Higher level features are fused together over a time window and used to estimate the fatigue level as well as a confidence level for the estimate. The video and audio streams may either be collected organically (e.g., in a car/plane) or collected with the help of an app that presents the user with a stimulus task.

Abstract: High frequency operation of an integrated circuit test system is greatly extended by incorporation of dielectric bushings in a contactor assembly to maintain the coaxial transmission line characteristics over a larger frequency range. The provision of a balanced line structure allows for higher impedance characteristics over a broader frequency range and mitigates grounding problems. Elevated grounding annuli are incorporated to improve signal isolation and reduce the effect of undesired waveguide modes.

Abstract: Described is a task for an automobile interior having at least one subject that creates a video input, an audio input, and a context descriptor input. The video input relates to the at least one subject and is processed by a face detection module and a facial point registration module to produce a first output. The first output is further processed by at least one of: a facial point tracking module, a head orientation tracking module, a body tracking module, a social gaze tracking module, and an action unit intensity tracking module. The audio input relating to the at least one subject is processed by a valence and arousal affect states tracking module to produce a second output and to produce a valence and arousal scores output. A temporal behavior primitives buffer produce a temporal behavior output. Based on the foregoing, a mental state prediction module predicts the mental state of at least one subject in the automobile interior.

Abstract: Provided are transgenic plants expressing KP6 antifungal protein and/or KP6 ? and ? polypeptides, exhibiting high levels of fungal resistance. Such transgenic plants contain a recombinant DNA construct comprising a heterologous signal peptide sequence operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding these molecules. Also provided are methods of producing such plants, methods of protecting plants against fungal infection and damage, as well as compositions that can be applied to the locus of plants, comprising microorganisms expressing these molecules, or these molecules themselves, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these molecules. Human and veterinary therapeutic use of KP6 antifungal protein and/or KP6 ? and ? polypeptides are also encompassed by the invention.

Abstract: Transgenic plants expressing the KP4 antifungal protein are provided which exhibit high levels of antifungal resistance. Such transgenic plants contain a recombinant DNA construct comprising a heterologous signal peptide sequence that is oper ably linked to a non-native nucleic acid sequence encoding a mature KP4 antifungal protein.