Abstract: The present invention provides novel apparatus and methods for fast quantitative measurement of perturbation of optical fields transmitted, reflected and/or scattered along a length of an optical fibre. The present invention can be used for point sensors as well as distributed sensors or the combination of both. In particular this technique can be applied to distributed sensors while extending dramatically the speed and sensitivity to allow the detection of acoustic perturbations anywhere along a length of an optical fibre while achieving fine spatial resolution. The present invention offers unique advantages in a broad range of acoustic sensing and imaging applications. Typical uses are for monitoring oil and gas wells such as for distributed flow metering and/or imaging, seismic imaging, monitoring long cables and pipelines, imaging within large vessel as well as for security applications.

Abstract: Multiple different versions of media content are contained in a single package of audio-video media content, using compression algorithms that reduce storage and bandwidth required for storing multiple full-resolution versions of the media. Portions of individual frames are replaced during playback so that only the pixels that differ between versions need to be stored.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to crystalline forms and mixtures thereof of R-fasoracetam. Such crystalline forms include Form II monohydrate R-fasoracetam and the anhydrate form of R-fasoracetam. The disclosure further includes mixtures of the anhydrate form of R-fasoracetam together with one or more of Form I monohydrate R-fasoracetam and Form II monohydrate R-fasoracetam.

Abstract: The present technology relates to bi- and multivalent albumin binders. In particular, the present technology relates to novel and improved human serum albumin binders, specifically to polypeptides that comprise (i) at least one immunoglobulin single variable domain (ISVD) which specifically binds to a serum albumin protein or at least one human serum albumin protein and (ii) at least one further moiety specifically binding to a serum albumin protein or at least one human serum albumin protein.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory structure includes a semiconductor substrate and first and second memory devices on the semiconductor substrate. Each of the first and second memory devices includes a floating gate, a tunnelling insulator under the floating gate, an isolation layer over the floating gate, and at least one of a select gate and a control gate over the isolation layer. The non-volatile memory structure further includes an erase gate shared by the first and second memory devices, a source region under the erase gate, and a shallow trench isolation structure between the erase gate and the source region. The shallow trench isolation structure increases the number of write/erase cycles that can be performed by the non-volatile memory structure.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for producing regulatory T cells (Tregs) with stable immunosuppressive phenotypes by modifying cells to promote expression of TGF?R1, Smad2, and/or Smad3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel, in particular a floor, wall, ceiling or building panel, comprising at least one core layer; at least one top layer, in particular at least one decorative top layer; and at least one buffer layer situated between at least one core layer and at least one top layer, wherein at least one buffer layer comprising at least one cellular structure, in particular at least one multicellular structure, and wherein at least one top layer has a modulus of elasticity of at least 1,800 MPa according to EN 310 and/or wherein at least one top layer is flexible around a mandrel having a diameter of 50 mm or larger when tested according to ASTM F137.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) as described and defined herein, methods for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and the use of said compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of diseases, in particular cancer or conditions with dysregulated immune functions, or other conditions associated with aberrant AhR signalling, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for sharing a maximum transmit power limit between a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT. In one aspect, a wireless communication apparatus may reduce the maximum transmit power limit of a first uplink signal associated with the first RAT to obtain a first transmit power. The wireless communication apparatus may allocate a second transmit power remaining from the maximum transmit power limit to a second uplink signal associated with the second RAT. The wireless communication apparatus may reduce the maximum transmit power limit when the wireless communication apparatus is located at a cell edge, and a higher priority of the first RAT in relation to the second RAT may otherwise result in the second transmit power of the second uplink signal not satisfying a threshold.

Abstract: An agricultural implement has (i) an elongated open channel member; and (ii) a connecting assembly comprising a first vertical connector plate positioned against a first vertical side of the open member and a second vertical connector plate positioned against a second vertical side of the open member. When the open member twists about a longitudinal axis, its upper and lower flanges will move within upper and lower channels about upper and lower raised surface areas. A clamping assembly includes: a first clamping member extending horizontally between the first vertical plate and the second vertical plate positioned over and proximate an upper surface of the upper flange; a second clamping member extending over and proximate a lower surface of the lower flange; and a third clamping member extending (i) over and proximate a lower surface of the lower flange or (ii) over and proximate an upper surface of the upper flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor, ceiling, building or wall panel, and a process and extrusion line for producing such decorative panel. The panel comprises at least one core layer and at least one decorative top layer, wherein at least one core layer comprises at least one structural core component and at least one balancing core component, wherein at least one structural core component comprises at least one mineral filler and at least one first polymeric composition and wherein at least one balancing core component comprises at least one second polymeric composition.

Abstract: A request to provide an application with direct memory access to data stored at an external memory address of an external memory is received. Responsive to determining that the external memory address is not registered in a cache, the data is copied from the external memory address to a first internal memory address within the internal memory. A first cache line, within the cache, associated with the external memory address is updated to include a reference to the first internal memory address. The data is provided from the internal memory to the application.

Abstract: Heating and/or cooling systems, related methods, particularly those utilized for the heating and/or cooling of large structures, areas, or environments are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, such a system includes a stratified thermal storage tank (STST) having a hot section, cold section, and thermocline section. The system includes conduits configured to be coupled to a heating load so that a first amount of the fluid can flow between the STST and load, and also includes a heat pump including an evaporator and a gas cooler. A second amount of the fluid can flow between the STST and gas cooler. The heat pump is configured to cycle a refrigerant, so that heat transported from the STST by a third amount of the fluid to the evaporator is communicated to the gas cooler and transported to the hot section, whereby the heat can be transported for receipt by the load.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a method for parametric capture of an event including capturing discrete elements. In some embodiments, the discrete elements may include at least one participant, a three dimensional object, and an environmental aspect of the event. Embodiments may also include filming a live event to create image data from a scene. In some embodiments, a frame of the image data from the scene may include a discrete element. In some embodiments, the discrete element includes at least one of the three dimensional object, at least one participant, or the environmental aspect of the event. Embodiments may also include receiving the image data of the scene. Embodiments may also include identifying at least one discrete element within the image data from the scene. In some embodiments, the discrete elements may be associated with one or more characteristics.

Abstract: Provided are a storage base and a vacuum cleaner assembly having the same. The storage base is configured to store a vacuum cleaner. The storage base includes a first component connecting portion configured to store a first component of the vacuum cleaner and a second component storage portion configured to store a second component of the vacuum cleaner. The first component connecting portion and the second component storing portion are staggered with each other in a circumferential direction of the storage base.

Abstract: Heights of components or parts thereof are measured within a printing machine by measuring their relative rather than absolute heights. A virtual surface may be constructed from the measured heights, with a tolerance level employed based on the virtual surface. The invention is particularly suited to measurement of tooling components within a printing machine, such as tooling pins.

Abstract: Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable media for generation of user interfaces from free text are provided. In some examples, a textual input in a natural language and/or a sketch may be received. The textual input and/or the sketch may be associated with a desire of an individual to create a new user interface. Further, the textual input and/or the sketch may be analyzed to obtain at least two user interface elements. Further, the textual and/or the sketch input may be analyzed to obtain a layout for the at least two user interface elements. Further, a particular draft of the new user interface that includes the at least two user interface elements based on the layout may be generated. Further, the particular draft of the new user interface may be presented to the individual in a form that enables the individual to modify the new user interface.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure includes a delivery tool configured to deliver a neurostimulator into a pterygopalatine fossa of a subject. The neurostimulator can include a body connected to an integral stimulation lead having one or more stimulating electrodes. The delivery tool can comprise a handle, an elongated shaft extending from the handle, a hub portion, and a double barrel sheath. The hub portion can be located between the shaft and a spine member that extends axially away from the hub portion. The hub portion can be sized and dimensioned to releasably mate with the neurostimulator. The double barrel sheath can be connected to the spine member. A central lumen can extend through at least a portion of the shaft and the hub portion. The central lumen can be adapted to receive a lead ejector for selective deployment of the stimulation lead from the double barrel sheath.

Abstract: An electric aircraft battery pack that includes an integrated battery management component, which determines if a power supply connection between the battery pack and the electric aircraft should be terminated due to a failure, defect, or malfunction of the battery pack, such as a failure of a battery module of the battery pack.

Abstract: Methods are provided to prepare a low sulfur fuel from hydrocarbon sources, such as light tight oil and high sulfur fuel oil, often less desired by conventional refiners, who split crude into a wide range of differing products and may prefer presence of wide ranges (C3 or C5 to C20 or higher) of hydrocarbons. These fuels can be produced by separating feeds into untreated and treated streams, and then recombining them. Such fuels can also be formulated by combinations of light, middle and heavy range constituents in a selected manner as claimed. Not only low in sulfur, the fuels of this invention are also low in nitrogen and essentially metals free. Fuel use applications include on-board large marine transport vessels but also on-shore for large land based combustion gas turbines, boilers, fired heaters and transport vehicles and trains.