Abstract: Methods of testing grain samples for the presence of mycotoxin-producing fungi using portable devices are disclosed. The design and fabrication of such devices to practice the disclosed methods allow for rapid and portable in-field detection of mycotoxin-producing fungi prior to harvest and potential contamination of the food supply with infected grain.

Abstract: A filtration system includes a shell and a filter element. The shell includes an inlet port and an outlet port. The filter element is disposed within the shell. The filter element includes a first endplate at least partially defining a first chamber, a second endplate at least partially defining a second chamber, a center tube coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate, an outer tube disposed outside the center tube and coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate, and at least one resin bed disposed between the outer tube and the center tube. The center tube is in fluid receiving communication with the first chamber and fluid providing communication with the second chamber. The outer tube includes one or more openings. The at least one resin bed in fluid receiving communication with one or both of the first chamber and the second chamber.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing fixed charge in a dielectric layer during deposition are described. A dielectric layer is deposited on a substrate chucked to a support surface of an electrostatic chuck and the current passing through the center tap of the electrostatic chuck is measured. A variable resistor of the center tap is adjusted to control the current flowing through the substrate.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for implementing inline structured query language (SQL) queries, in a spreadsheet application. A method includes: receiving, via a user interface of a spreadsheet application, first input including an SQL statement, the first input being provided in association with a first cell in a first column and a first row in a spreadsheet in the spreadsheet application, and the SQL statement including a reference to a second column in the spreadsheet; storing the SQL statement in association with the first cell in the spreadsheet; executing the SQL statement to obtain a result, wherein executing the SQL statement includes obtaining at least one value from the second column in the spreadsheet; and displaying the result in association with the first cell in the spreadsheet.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer readable media related to determining that no resources responsive to a query of a user at a first time satisfy one or more criteria (e.g., one or more quality criteria) and, in response to such a determination: providing for presentation to the user at a later time, content that is based on a given resource that is responsive to the query at the later time and that satisfies the criteria. The given resource that is responsive to the query at the later time may be a resource that is in addition to any resources responsive to the query at the first time or may be a refined version of a resource that was responsive to the query at the first time.

Abstract: A polymer-stabilized liquid crystal (PSLC) composition includes a liquid crystal component having high dielectric constant, a chiral dopant, a stabilizing polymer, and a photo-initiator. Through the application of an applied voltage, the polymer-stabilized liquid crystal composition may be implemented to induce pixelated dimming in an AR display.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for implementing inline structured query language (SQL) queries, in a spreadsheet application. A method includes: receiving, via a user interface of a spreadsheet application, first input including an SQL statement, the first input being provided in association with a first cell in a first column and a first row in a spreadsheet in the spreadsheet application, and the SQL statement including a reference to a second column in the spreadsheet; storing the SQL statement in association with the first cell in the spreadsheet; executing the SQL statement to obtain a result, wherein executing the SQL statement includes obtaining at least one value from the second column in the spreadsheet; and displaying the result in association with the first cell in the spreadsheet.

Abstract: An optical device includes a first electrode and a medium that includes ferroelectric liquid crystals and chiral dopants. The medium is located adjacent to the first electrode. The optical device may also include a second electrode distinct and separate from the first electrode. The optical device may be used as an optical dimming device, controlling an amount light passing through the optical device based on a voltage gradient provided to the optical device.

Abstract: A optical element includes a primary electrode array having a plurality of primary electrodes extending in a first direction, a secondary electrode array having a plurality of secondary electrodes extending in a second direction, where at least one secondary electrode overlaps a portion of at least one primary electrode, and a switchable active layer disposed between the primary electrode array and the secondary electrode array, the switchable active layer being configured to modulate light transmission through the optical element in response to an applied voltage.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer readable media related to determining that no resources responsive to a query of a user at a first time satisfy one or more criteria (e.g., one or more quality criteria) and, in response to such a determination: providing for presentation to the user at a later time, content that is based on a given resource that is responsive to the query at the later time and that satisfies the criteria. The given resource that is responsive to the query at the later time may be a resource that is in addition to any resources responsive to the query at the first time or may be a refined version of a resource that was responsive to the query at the first time.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure integrate pixelated multi-state panels (e.g., liquid crystal dimming panels) into artificial reality (XR) displays (e.g., augmented reality (AR) glasses) or conventional glasses. Conventional visual displays for XR displays can be expensive, have a low field-of-view, and consume high power. On the other hand, pixelated multi-state panels consume lower power, have a wide field-of-view, and are light, inexpensive, and computationally simple. The multi-state panels can have 4 configurations: 1) included on the periphery of an XR display, 2) as a standalone display, 3) as a display that's overlaid onto an XR display, and/or 4) as a secondary externally facing display. The multi-state panels can be selectively activated based on a trigger, such as identification of an object in the real-world environment, based on an event occurring in an XR application executing on the XR display, based on detected audio, etc.

Abstract: An optical device includes a first set of one or more electrodes, a second set of one or more electrodes distinct and separate from the first set of one or more electrodes, and a medium that includes liquid crystal physical gel. The medium is located between the first set of one or more electrodes and the second set of one or more electrodes. The optical device may operate as an optical dimming device, which may be used in head-mounted display devices or as dimmable windows or shutters.

Abstract: A optical element includes a first dimming panel having a first active layer disposed between first upper and lower transparent electrodes, and a second dimming panel overlying the first dimming panel and having a second active layer disposed between second upper and lower transparent electrodes, where the first active layer is configured to scatter, absorb, or reflect light incident on the first dimming panel, and the second active layer is configured to absorb or reflect light incident on the second dimming panel.

Abstract: A polymer-stabilized liquid crystal (PSLC) composition includes a liquid crystal component having high dielectric constant, a chiral dopant, a stabilizing polymer, and a photo-initiator. Through the application of an applied voltage, the polymer-stabilized liquid crystal composition may be implemented to induce pixelated dimming in an AR display.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to human cMET and multispecific antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, comprising a first antigen binding domain that specifically binds a first epitope of human cMET; a second antigen binding domain that specifically binds to a second epitope of human cMET; and a third antigen binding domain that specifically binds to human EGFR; wherein the first epitope is distinct from the second epitope, or wherein the first antigen binding domain does not compete with the second antigen binding domain. The present disclosure also provides for the use of the antibodies or multispecific antibodies for treating a disease, such as cancer.