Abstract: Disclosed is a method for performing a musical score, the method comprising generating a plurality of score maps using at least one of an electronic representation of the musical score and event-based notations for at least one musical note in the musical score, wherein each score map corresponds to a single performance characteristic of the musical score and contains a plurality of events related to the single performance characteristic, and wherein each of the plurality of score maps is processed by a processing block to generate a plurality of playback characteristic maps.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for simulating a musical phrase, wherein the musical phrase includes a sequence of notes, the method comprising generating timbral fingerprints associated with a sample library that comprises recordings of a plurality of notes in a plurality of intensities, using a linear predictive coding technique, wherein the timbral fingerprints relate to the plurality of intensities of the plurality of notes; determining an origin intensity for the musical phrase, wherein the origin intensity is one intensity selected from amongst the plurality of intensities; and simulating each note in the sequence of notes, by morphing a recording of each note in the origin intensity according to timbral fingerprints of the note in the plurality of intensities, for simulating the musical phrase.

Abstract: A system for generation of a musical notation from an audio signal, the system comprising at least one processor configured to: obtain the audio signal from an audio source or a data repository; process the audio signal using first machine learning (ML) model(s) to generate a recognition result, wherein the recognition result is indicative of a pitch and a duration of a plurality of notes in the audio signal and their corresponding confidence scores; generate a preliminary musical notation using the recognition result; process the preliminary musical notation using second ML model(s) to determine whether the preliminary musical notation includes one or more errors; and when it is determined that the preliminary musical notation includes one or more errors, modify the preliminary musical notation to generate the musical notation that is error-free or has lesser errors as compared to the preliminary musical notation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coating composition for forming a coating that at least partially mobilizes in response to UV light, the composition comprising a monomer selected from acrylates, methacrylates and mixtures thereof, a cross-linking agent comprising two sub-units covalently bonded together, each sub-unit comprising an unsaturated group which is co-polymerisable with the monomer, wherein the two sub-units are adapted to dissociate in response to irradiation by UV light. The cross-linking agent may be present in the coating composition in an amount of less than 15 mol % of the total of the monomer and cross-linking agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coating composition for forming a coating that at least partially mobilizes in response to UV light, the composition comprising a monomer selected from acrylates, methacrylates and mixtures thereof, a cross-linking agent comprising two sub-units covalently bonded together, each sub-unit comprising an unsaturated group which is co-polymerisable with the monomer, wherein the two sub-units are adapted to dissociate in response to irradiation by UV light. The cross-linking agent may be present in the coating composition in an amount of less than 15 mol % of the total of the monomer and cross-linking agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isolating proteins from a solution containing the proteins. The invention also relates to a method for the chromatographic separation of proteins. The present invention also relates to crosslinked hydroxylic polymer particles functionalized with temperature-responsive copolymer, and to methods of preparing such particles.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein include optical sheets comprising one or more regions including one or more optical elements. Each of the one or more optical elements includes a plurality of microstructures. The one or more optical elements can be configured to tailor the radiation pattern output from a source of illumination. The one or more optical element can be further configured to impart a visual appearance to the optical sheet that is different from a standard lenticular or prismatic sheet. In various implementations, the one or more regions can be demarcated from each other or the surrounding by borders. The borders of the one or more regions can be configured to form one or more letters, one or more symbols or logos for identification and/or security purposes. Various implementations of the optical sheet can include nano-particles in addition to the optical elements to enhance the aesthetic quality of the optical film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sprayable nonwoven fiber weed barrier comprising an aqueous solution of nonwoven fibers and polymer binder. The aqueous solution can be directly sprayed onto the soil to suppress weed penetration through the soil. The sprayable nonwoven fiber weed barrier has a pore structure that allows water to penetrate into the soil, but curbs the growth of weeds.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein include optical sheets comprising one or more regions including one or more optical elements. Each of the one or more optical elements includes a plurality of microstructures. The one or more optical elements can be configured to tailor the radiation pattern output from a source of illumination. The one or more optical element can be further configured to impart a visual appearance to the optical sheet that is different from a standard lenticular or prismatic sheet. In various implementations, the one or more regions can be demarcated from each other or the surrounding by borders. The borders of the one or more regions can be configured to form one or more letters, one or more symbols or logos for identification and/or security purposes. Various implementations of the optical sheet can include nano-particles in addition to the optical elements to enhance the aesthetic quality of the optical film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isolating proteins from a solution containing the proteins. The invention also relates to a method for the chromatographic separation of proteins. The present invention also relates to crosslinked hydroxylic polymer particles functionalized with temperature-responsive copolymer, and to methods of preparing such particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isolating proteins from a solution containing the proteins. The invention also relates to a method for the chromatographic separation of proteins. The present invention also relates to crosslinked hydroxylic polymer particles functionalized with temperature-responsive copolymer, and to methods of preparing such particles.

Abstract: A diffuse light reflector is disclosed for use in lighting fixtures including luminaires, light boxes, displays, signage, daylighting applications, and the like. The reflector includes a light reflective nonwoven, a polymer layer that enhances reflectivity, and an opaque blackout layer. The reflector can be laminated to coil steel or aluminum and can be formed in metal coil or sheet forming operations. The polymer layer can be easily cleaned of machine oils from the metal forming operations.

Abstract: A diffuse light reflector is disclosed for use in lighting fixtures including luminaires, light boxes, displays, signage, daylighting applications, and the like. The reflector includes a light reflective nonwoven, a polymer layer that enhances reflectivity, and an opaque blackout layer. The reflector can be laminated to coil steel or aluminum and can be formed in metal coil or sheet forming operations. The polymer layer can be easily cleaned of machine oils from the metal forming operations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sprayable nonwoven fiber weed barrier comprising an aqueous solution of nonwoven fibers and polymer binder. The aqueous solution can be directly sprayed onto the soil to suppress weed penetration through the soil. The sprayable nonwoven fiber weed barrier has a pore structure that allows water to penetrate into the soil, but curbs the growth of weeds.

Abstract: A diffusive light reflector with a color-shifting layer for use with LED lighting systems is disclosed. The color-shifting layer shifts higher CCT LED light (e.g. 5000 Kelvin) to lower CCT LED light (e.g. 4000 Kelvin), thereby producing a “warmer” and “whiter” LED light. Also disclosed is a method of shifting low wavelength LED light to higher wavelengths using a diffusive light reflector with a color-shifting layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isolating proteins from a solution containing the proteins. The invention also relates to a method for the chromatographic separation of proteins. The present invention also relates to crosslinked hydroxylic polymer particles functionalized with temperature-responsive copolymer, and to methods of preparing such particles.

Abstract: A plunger lift system has a bumper and a landing positioned in tubing below a safety valve of a well. A plunger moving between the bumper and landing lifts columns of liquid above the plunger when pushed by downhole pressure. A valve on the plunger's housing is movable between open and closed positions to either permit or prevent flow through the plunger. When the plunger engages the landing, a striker rod on the landing opens the valve permitting fluid communication through the plunger to a sales line at the surface. The valve is biased to the closed position to prevent fluid communication through the plunger. When the plunger is disengaged from the striker rod, the valve closes so that application of downhole pressure can again move the plunger uphole. A controller cycles the plunger between the bumper and the landing by controlling fluid flow in the well.

Abstract: A diffuse light reflector is disclosed for use in lighting fixtures including luminaires, light boxes, displays, signage, daylighting applications, and the like. The reflector includes a light reflective nonwoven, a polymer layer that enhances reflectivity, and an opaque blackout layer. The reflector can be laminated to coil steel or aluminum and can be formed in metal coil or sheet forming operations. The polymer layer can be easily cleaned of machine oils from the metal forming operations.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for operating an artificial lift well. In one embodiment, the well is operated between an on cycle and an off cycle. Preferably, the off cycle is determined by detecting an increase in the pressure differential between the casing pressure and the tubing pressure. In another embodiment, the well is optimized by measuring the production of the well in one cycle of operation. The measured production is compared to the production of a previous cycle. A controller then optimizes the well based on the increase or decrease of the production from the previous cycle.

Abstract: A diffusively reflective paint composition is disclosed for use in reflectors in lighting fixtures. The paint is formed by blending macroporous polymeric particles with a paint carrier. The macroporous polymeric particles are formed by reducing a reflective macroporous sheet material. The paint can be applied to a variety of substrates to form diffusely reflective articles.