Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating a tumor with a nucleotide vaccine (e.g., DNA vaccine encoding a tumor antigen) in combination with an IL-7. In some aspects, the IL-7 is administered after the administration of the nucleotide vaccine (e.g., after the peak expansion phase of the tumor-specific T cell immune response) or concurrently with the nucleotide vaccine.

Abstract: A head-mounted display may include a display system and an optical system in a housing. The display system may have displays that produce images. Positioners may be used to move the displays relative to the eye positions of a user's eyes. An adjustable optical system may include tunable lenses such as tunable cylindrical liquid crystal lenses. The displays may be viewed through the lenses when the user's eyes are at the eye positions. A sensor may be incorporated into the head-mounted display to measure refractive errors in the user's eyes. The sensor may include waveguides and volume holograms, and a camera for gathering light that has reflected from the retinas of the user's eyes. Viewing comfort may be enhanced by adjusting display positions relative to the eye positions and/or by adjusting lens settings based on the content being presented on the display and/or measured refractive errors.

Abstract: An inspection system for inspecting a machine includes an inspection vehicle constructed for wireless operation while submersed in a dielectric liquid medium. The inspection vehicle is self-propelled. A controller is operative to direct the activities of the inspection vehicle. A plurality of status interrogation systems is disposed on the inspection vehicle. The status interrogation systems are operative to capture inspection data regarding a plurality of inspection procedures performed on the machine.

Abstract: A controller of a building automation system comprising a communication component and a processor, and a method thereof. The communication component communicates with one or more other controllers of multiple automation level devices. The automation level devices are associated with an automation level network of the building automation system. The automation level devices include the controller and the other controller(s). The processor performs name resolution in which names of objects for devices associated with a building automation system are synchronized by device object references.

Abstract: A controller of a building automation system comprising a communication component and a processor, and a method thereof. The communication component communicates with one or more other controllers of multiple automation level devices. The automation level devices are associated with an automation level network of the building automation system. The automation level devices include the controller and the other controller(s). The processor performs name resolution in which names of objects for devices associated with a building automation system are synchronized by device object references.

Abstract: A controller of a building automation system, and a method thereof, comprising a communication component and a processor. The communication component communicates with one or more other controllers of multiple automation level devices. The automation level devices are associated with an automation level network of the building automation system. The automation level devices include the controller and the other controller(s). The processor designates a particular controller of the automation level devices as a global data server. The global data server provides synchronized images of a predefined set of objects across all controllers of the automation level network.

Abstract: A product includes a ternary alloy consisting essentially of Sn4Li(4+x)Zn(8?x), where x=0 to <8. A method includes forming a ternary alloy using a mechanical alloying process. The ternary alloy consists essentially of Sn4Li(4+x)Zn(8?x), where x=0 to <8.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a context-based user interface include obtaining one or more contextual factors associated with an electronic device; predicting context information in accordance with the one or more contextual factors; and formatting a user interface on the electronic device in accordance with the predicted context information. In some implementations, formatting the user interface on the electronic device in accordance with the predicted context information includes: selecting, in accordance with the predicted context information, a first set of applications; and formatting for display to the user the first set of applications as part of a user interface of the electronic device; and formatting the user interface includes: selecting, in accordance with the predicted context information, a second set of applications; and forgoing display to the user the second set of applications as part of the user interface of the electronic device.

Abstract: A building automation system and method is provided for isolating device communications in a BACnet/IP building automation network. The system may comprise at least one processor in a BACnet device configured via executable instructions included in at least one memory to communicate UDP messages for field devices onto an Ethernet network for receipt by at least one other BACnet device on the Ethernet network. The at least one processor may be configured to receive and store in a memory a configurable local subnet, a BACnet/IP UDP port, and a local UDP port. The at least one processor may also be configured to determine a UDP message that is to be broadcast only on the local subnet. In addition, the at least one processor may be responsive to the determination, to broadcast the UDP message to BACnet devices on the same local subnet using the local UDP port stored in the memory.

Abstract: A building automation system and method is provided for isolating device communications in a BACnet/IP building automation network. The system may comprise at least one processor in a BACnet device configured via executable instructions included in at least one memory to communicate UDP messages for field devices onto an Ethernet network for receipt by at least one other BACnet device on the Ethernet network. The at least one processor may be configured to receive and store in a memory a configurable local subnet, a BACnet/IP UDP port, and a local UDP port. The at least one processor may also be configured to determine a UDP message that is to be broadcast only on the local subnet. In addition, the at least one processor may be responsive to the determination, to broadcast the UDP message to BACnet devices on the same local subnet using the local UDP port stored in the memory.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for stabilizing a BACnet MSTP network when failures occur. The system may include at least one processor in an MSTP device configured via executable instructions included in at least one memory to communicate data expecting reply (DER) messages for field devices (e.g., HVAC, lighting, shading) onto an MSTP network for receipt by at least one IP device on an Ethernet network connected to the MSTP network via a BACnet IP/MSTP router. The processor may be configured to determine when the at least one IP device sent a DER message has become a non-communicative device. Also the processor may be configured to send a Poll for Master (PFM) message to the determined non-communicative device. In addition, the processor may be configured to drop further DER messages to the determined non-communicative device responsive to an absence of receipt of a response to the PFM message.

Abstract: A building automation system and method is provided for isolating device communications in a BACnet/IP building automation network. The system may comprise at least one processor in a BACnet device configured via executable instructions included in at least one memory to communicate UDP messages for field devices onto an Ethernet network for receipt by at least one other BACnet device on the Ethernet network. The at least one processor may be configured to receive and store in a memory a configurable local subnet, a BACnet/IP UDP port, and a local UDP port. The at least one processor may also be configured to determine a UDP message that is to be broadcast only on the local subnet. In addition, the at least one processor may be responsive to the determination, to broadcast the UDP message to BACnet devices on the same local subnet using the local UDP port stored in the memory.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for stabilizing a BACnet MSTP network when failures occur. The system may include at least one processor in an MSTP device configured via executable instructions included in at least one memory to communicate data expecting reply (DER) messages for field devices (e.g., HVAC, lighting, shading) onto an MSTP network for receipt by at least one IP device on an Ethernet network connected to the MSTP network via a BACnet IP/MSTP router. The processor may be configured to determine when the at least one IP device sent a DER message has become a non-communicative device. Also the processor may be configured to send a Poll for Master (PFM) message to the determined non-communicative device. In addition, the processor may be configured to drop further DER messages to the determined non-communicative device responsive to an absence of receipt of a response to the PFM message.

Abstract: A building automation system and method is provided for isolating device communications in a BACnet/IP building automation network. The system may comprise at least one processor in a BACnet device configured via executable instructions included in at least one memory to communicate UDP messages for field devices onto an Ethernet network for receipt by at least one other BACnet device on the Ethernet network. The at least one processor may be configured to receive and store in a memory a configurable local subnet, a BACnet/IP UDP port, and a local UDP port. The at least one processor may also be configured to determine a UDP message that is to be broadcast only on the local subnet. In addition, the at least one processor may be responsive to the determination, to broadcast the UDP message to BACnet devices on the same local subnet using the local UDP port stored in the memory.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating common data associated with building automation objects between building automation devices across a network. The common data corresponds to a group of one or more building automation objects representing points associated with a plurality of field devices controlled or monitored in a building by the building automation devices. The system comprises a first building automation device having a group master object that includes a group identifier. A second building automation device includes a group member object having the same group identifier as the group master object. The group master object exchanges the common data to each of the building automation devices having a group member object that has the same group identifier as the group master object.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing context-based user interface are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes, obtaining one or more contextual factors associated with an electronic device; predicting context information in accordance with the one or more contextual factors; and formatting a user interface on the electronic device in accordance with the predicted context information. In some implementations, formatting the user interface on the electronic device in accordance with the predicted context information includes: selecting, in accordance with the predicted context information, a first set of applications; and formatting for display to the user the first set of applications as part of a user interface of the electronic device; and formatting the user interface includes: selecting, in accordance with the predicted context information, a second set of applications; and forgoing display to the user the second set of applications as part of the user interface of the electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a garment hanger comprising a hook attached to a central region of a support arm structure wherein the support arm is a section of bamboo having a first end and a second end and further comprising a bend where in the bend has a predetermined radius.

Abstract: A garment hanger preventing wrinkles and creases from forming when shirts are hung therefrom, including a continuous wire frame having a hook, a neck portion connected to the hook, a pair of symmetrical garment support arms extending from the neck portion, and a base section perpendicular to the neck portion and connected to the pair of symmetrical garment support arms, the pair of symmetrical garment support arms having five bends forming 5 edges, the fourth edge being substantially perpendicular to the base section.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating common data associated with building automation objects between building automation devices across a network. The common data corresponds to a group of one or more building automation objects representing points associated with a plurality of field devices controlled or monitored in a building by the building automation devices. The system comprises a first building automation device having a group master object that includes a group identifier. A second building automation device includes a group member object having the same group identifier as the group master object. The group master object exchanges the common data to each of the building automation devices having a group member object that has the same group identifier as the group master object.