Abstract: Embodiments included herein generally relate to using non-audio data embedded in an audio signal. More particularly, embodiments relate to using non-audio data embedded into the audio signal to control an audio configuration of a plurality of speakers and/or to measure a delay of a playback device.

Abstract: This invention provides processes and compositions for enhancing the immunogenicity of tumor or infected cells by increasing expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I surface molecules. Tumor cells often circumvent immune recognition by reducing or eliminating MHC expression. The lack of MHC on their surface allows tumor cells to evade immune detection and enables uncontrolled growth. Similarly, certain viral or microbial infections result in MHC class I downregulation and the resulting immune evasion. With a unique reporter assay, we have determined that some cannabinoid compounds and structural analogs can increase MHC class I expression on tumor cells grown in cell culture. The increase of tumor and infected cell MHC class I expression will enable detection and destruction by cytotoxic T-lymphocyte cells. The process and compositions increase the immunogenicity of the target cells, e.g. tumor or infected cells, to enhance their destruction by cytotoxic lymphocytes.

Abstract: Embodiments included herein generally relate to measuring a latency of a playback device. For example, a method includes: determining a first latency of a playback device; determining a second latency of the playback device; comparing the second latency to the first latency to determine whether an event occurred at the playback device; and in response to detecting a latency change between the second latency and the first latency indicating the occurrence of the event, adjusting a timing of a data stream provided to the playback device based on the latency change.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a composition including a first polypeptide having the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 and a second polypeptide having the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2. In one embodiment, the composition includes about 120 ?g/ml of a first polypeptide including the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, 120 ?g/ml of a second polypeptide including the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2, about 2.8 molar ratio polysorbate-80 to the first polypeptide, about 2.8 molar ratio polysorbate-80 to the second polypeptide, about 0.5 mg/ml aluminum, about 10 mM histidine, and about 150 mM sodium chloride. In one embodiment, a dose of the composition is about 0.5 ml in total volume. In one embodiment, two-doses of the composition induce a bactericidal titer against diverse heterologous subfamily A and subfamily B strains in a human.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including receiving data relating to the determination of an optimal plan design, and storing the received data in memory on at least one computer; formulating, as optimization questions, a plurality of questions related to determination of an optimal plan design; storing the optimization questions in memory on at least one computer; delivering the optimization questions to a plurality of respondents; receiving, as optimization responses, responses to the optimization questions; creating, as optimization rules, a plurality of rules for using received data and optimization responses to determine an optimized plan design; storing the optimization rules in memory in at least one computer, and performing in a computer an optimization process that applies the optimization rules to the received data and optimization responses in order to determine an optimized plan design.

Abstract: An electric motor has a rotor assembly having a bearing, and a frame having a bearing seat. The bearing is received within the bearing seat. The bearing is secured to the bearing seat by a first adhesive located at a hidden interface defined between the bearing and the bearing seat. The bearing seat has a cut-out, and a portion of the bearing is exposed through the cut-out. The bearing is secured to the bearing seat by a second adhesive located at the cut-out.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a composition including a first polypeptide having the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 and a second polypeptide having the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2. In one embodiment, the composition includes about 120 ?g/ml of a first polypeptide including the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, 120 ?g/ml of a second polypeptide including the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2, about 2.8 molar ratio polysorbate-80 to the first polypeptide, about 2.8 molar ratio polysorbate-80 to the second polypeptide, about 0.5 mg/ml aluminum, about 10 mM histidine, and about 150 mM sodium chloride. In one embodiment, a dose of the composition is about 0.5 ml in total volume. In one embodiment, two-doses of the composition induce a bactericidal titer against diverse heterologous subfamily A and subfamily B strains in a human.

Abstract: A method of mounting a rotor assembly to a frame of an electric motor. The method includes providing a rotor assembly having a bearing and a frame having a bearing seat. The bearing seat has an aperture. The bearing and/or the internal surface of the bearing seat has an annular groove. The method includes locating the bearing within the bearing seat. The method includes injecting an adhesive through the aperture into the annular groove. The method includes affecting relative movement between the bearing and the bearing seat. The method includes curing the adhesive.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a composition including a factor H binding protein (fHBP) and a Neisseria meningitidis non-serogroup B capsular polysaccharide. The invention further relates to uses of a composition that includes fHBP, such as, for example, uses to elicit an immune response against N. meningitidis serogroup B strains and non-serogroup B strains. The compositions and methods described herein are directed to administration in humans, including adults, adolescents, toddlers, and infants.

Abstract: A coaxial cable testing assembly includes an electrically conductive fixture including first and second sections, and an electrically conductive radio frequency (RF) connector pin carried by an electrically insulative body carried by the second section. The pin extends away from the receiving area from a connection end of the pin proximate to the receiving area and through and beyond the body to a connector end of the pin. An inner contact is electrically connected to the pin at the connection end. An outer contact is electrically connected to the fixture. The inner and outer contacts electrically contact coaxial inner and outer conductors, respectively, of the end of the coaxial cable, the body electrically isolates the RF connector pin from the fixture, and the fixture frictionally engages the coaxial cable, when the end of the coaxial cable is inserted into the receiving area.

Abstract: A remote hydrocarbon processing system comprising a gas compressor skid, gas processing skid, electric power generation skid, liquid storage tank, blending skid, and crude oil source, are fluid flow interconnected and located proximate to a producing well. Produced gases are delivered from the well to the gas compressor skid. Compressed natural gas is delivered to the gas processing skid where it is thermally separated to generate a processed gas stream and a processed liquid stream. The processed gas stream is delivered to the electric power generation skid and burned to generate electricity that may be delivered to an electric power transmission line. The processed liquid stream is delivered to the liquid storage tank. Crude oil from the crude oil source and processed liquid stream from the liquid storage tank are delivered to the Blending skid and blended into a lower viscosity, higher API gravity transportable crude oil.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a composition including a factor H binding protein (fHBP) and a Neisseria meningitidis non-serogroup B capsular polysaccharide. The invention further relates to uses of a composition that includes fHBP, such as, for example, uses to elicit an immune response against N. meningitidis serogroup B strains and non-serogroup B strains. The compositions and methods described herein are directed to administration in humans, including adults, adolescents, toddlers, and infants.

Abstract: A pumpjack monitor includes a processor and memory, a communicator for communicating with other monitors and a server, a sensor module having at least one strain gauge, and accelerometers for determining vibration and position of the monitor. Other sensors may be internal, including sensors for polished-rod rotation, and linked to the monitoring device wirelessly. Some embodiments serve as network hubs or bridges for other monitors. The server is configured to generate surface cards. A method for monitoring of pumpjacks uses the monitor to sense changes in pumpjack parameters, and communicate the changes to a server when changes exceed configurable thresholds. Some embodiments include determining location with GPS and/or relaying signals from other monitoring devices, smart power management, gas sensing, and relaying of signals from external wireless-equipped sensors such as valve position sensors, oil level sensors, and pressure sensors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides and cytomegalovirus (CMV) antigens that include at least one introduced amino acid mutation relative to the amino acid sequence of the wild-type HCMV glycoprotein B (gB). In some embodiments, the polypeptide is stabilized in a conformation alternative to the gB postfusion conformation. Also disclosed are compositions including the polypeptides and uses thereof.

Abstract: A component includes an outer wall that includes an exterior surface, and at least one plenum defined interiorly to the outer wall and configured to receive a cooling fluid therein. The component also includes a coating system disposed on the exterior surface. The coating system has a thickness. The component further includes a plurality of adaptive cooling openings defined in the outer wall. Each of the adaptive cooling openings extends from a first end inflow communication with the at least one plenum, outward through the exterior surface and to a second end covered underneath at least a portion of the thickness of the coating system.

Abstract: In some cases, one or more tasks may be selected for inclusion within a content item or portions of a content item such as different story arcs. Each such task may be completed based, at least in part, on an associated set of one or more actions and an associated set of one or more parameters. Also, in some cases, one or more node layouts may be generated in association with a content item or portions of a content item. Each node within a node layout may, for example, have at least one associated task within a respective content item or content item portion.

Abstract: A media universe (MU) system may leverage network-based resources to store and maintain a database of content for a world encompassed by the media universe. One or more layers of content including a client layer may be overlaid on a base or canonical layer of content in the MU database to enable an immersive client experience within the media universe. Clients may participate within the media universe via the MU system, for example to create customized digital assets. Client-generated content or other content may be dynamically integrated into digital media based within the media universe, for example by leveraging the repository to store and access the client-generated content, and network-based computing resources to dynamically insert the content into digital media for streaming to the clients. Client-generated content may be promoted to intermediate layers and/or to canon within the MU database, for example by community voting, popularity, and so on.

Abstract: A rotational mold system includes at least two molds. A mold cavity is defined in each of the molds and designed to receive molding material that is injected into the mold cavity. Each of the molds is heated using one or more electric heaters that are directly attached to the mold or attached to a separate platen that is in contact with the mold. The heat transferred to the molds melts the molding material within the mold cavities, allowing the molding material to coat the inside walls of the molds as the molds are rotated.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing microfibrillated cellulose, a particulate grinding medium suitable for use in said method, a material which wears rough, and a method for making said particulate grinding medium.