Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing training data for training of a data-driven depth completion model as a machine-learning model, wherein the depth completion model is to be trained to generate dense depth maps from sensor acquired raw depth maps. The method includes: providing multiple synthetic dense depth map data items from CAD data of various synthetic scenes; providing multiple real raw depth map data items obtained from real-world depth sensor measurements of real-world scenes; training a generative model for obtaining a trained generator model for generating generated raw depth map data items from the synthetic dense depth map data items; applying the trained generator model to generate training data from provided synthetic dense depth map data.

Abstract: A plenoptic camera is described that is based on a waveguiding structure containing an array of diffractive regions. The waveguide-based plenoptic camera has reduced size and weight as compared to traditional camera approaches, as well as an expanded entrance aperture. Compared to traditional plenoptic cameras, which have microlens arrays placed in proximity to the sensor to serve as sub-apertures for the fractional fields, the waveguide-based plenoptic camera has its sub-apertures placed remote from the sensor area, within the in-coupling region of the waveguide.

Abstract: A sensing device that includes (a) an image sensor matrix that comprises a first pixel and a second pixel; wherein the first pixel is configured to generate a first detection signal indicative of a presence of a first analyte; wherein the second pixel is configured to generate a second detection signal that is indifferent to the presence of the first analyte; and (b) a processing circuit that is configured to determine the presence of the first analyte based on at least a relationship between the first detection signal and the second detection signal.

Abstract: A super-mode selective optical unit that may include (i) a multicore fiber (MCF) that comprises one or more claddings, and multiple doped fiber cores located within one of the one or more claddings; and (ii) a multimode fiber (MMF) that comprises a first MMF end and a second MMF end; wherein the first MMF end is configured to receive optical signals from the MCF; wherein the MMF is configured to attenuate in-phase super-mode components of the optical signals of the MCF and to amplify out-of-phase components of the optical signals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing composites from solid elastomer(s) and wet filler(s), as well as products, including composites, vulcanizates, and articles therefrom. The wet filler can have a liquid content of at least 15%. A resulting composite comprises the filler dispersed in the elastomer at a loading of at least 20 phr with a filler yield loss of no more than 10%, wherein the composite has a liquid content of no more than 10% by weight based on total weight of said composite.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing composites from solid elastomer(s) and wet filler(s), as well as products, including composites, vulcanizates, and articles therefrom. The wet filler can have a liquid content of at least 15%. A resulting composite comprises the filler dispersed in the elastomer at a loading of at least 20 phr with a filler yield loss of no more than 10%, wherein the composite has a liquid content of no more than 10% by weight based on total weight of said composite.

Abstract: Lidar produces three-dimensional point clouds. From the point clouds, objects need to be detected and tracked. For example, from the point clouds, embodiments detect what kind of objects is detected, what shape the object is, and the objects current location and trajectory. Each lidar sensor on a vehicle produces a point cloud periodically. The point cloud is input into a deep learning neural network that outputs road geometry, such as road edges and lane dividers. In some embodiments, the other network can also output information about other objects in the environment, such as other vehicles and pedestrians.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a storage element write unit including a storage element configured to be electrically written only once and store two values, a write controller connected to the storage element through a first node signal and configured to perform a write to the storage element based on a write control signal instructing a write to the storage element, and a write state detection circuit configured to detect that the storage element is in a write state based on a measurement signal obtained by measuring the first node signal. In a case where the write controller receives a detection signal indicating that the storage element is in the write state from the write state detection circuit after start of a write to the storage element, the write controller stops write operation after a lapse of a predetermined time from detection of the write state of the storage element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for inhibiting the activity of PI3K? enzymes with the compounds and compositions of the disclosure. The present disclosure further relates to, but is not limited to, methods for treating disorders associated with PI3K? signaling with the compounds and compositions of the disclosure.

Abstract: Cultures of Delftia bacteria are disclosed. Antimicrobial agents derived therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing composites from solid elastomer(s) and wet filler(s), as well as products, including composites, vulcanizates, and articles therefrom. The wet filler can have a liquid content of at least 15%. A resulting composite comprises the filler dispersed in the elastomer at a loading of at least 20 phr with a filler yield loss of no more than 10%, wherein the composite has a liquid content of no more than 10% by weight based on total weight of said composite.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing composites from solid elastomer(s) and wet filler(s), as well as products, including composites, vulcanizates, and articles therefrom. The wet filler can have a liquid content of at least 15%. A resulting composite comprises the filler dispersed in the elastomer at a loading of at least 20 phr with a filler yield loss of no more than 10%, wherein the composite has a liquid content of no more than 10% by weight based on total weight of said composite.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing composites from solid elastomer(s) and wet filler(s), as well as products, including composites, vulcanizates, and articles therefrom. The wet filler can have a liquid content of at least 15%. A resulting composite comprises the filler dispersed in the elastomer at a loading of at least 20 phr with a filler yield loss of no more than 10%, wherein the composite has a liquid content of no more than 10% by weight based on total weight of said composite.

Abstract: Proteins having luciferse activity are disclosed, having the secondary structure arrangement H1-L1-H2-L2-E1-L3-E2-L4-H3-L5-E3-L6-E4-L7-E5-L8-E6, wherein “H” is a helical domain, “L” is a loop domain, and “E” is a beta strand domain; wherein: (a) the H1 domain is at least 18 or 19 amino acids in length; residue 14 of the H1 domain is Y, D, or E, and residue 18 of the H1 domain is D or E: (b) the E3 domain is at least 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 amino acids in length and residue 2 of the E3 domain is R; and (c) the E5 domain is at least 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 amino acids in length and residue 9 of the E5 domain is H or M.

Abstract: A method including sensing local accelerations or changes in sensor position, including orientation and displacement, with a local acceleration sensor mounted on a chest or abdomen of a patient, and calculating energy of polyphasic motions, based on sensed information of the local acceleration sensor and classifying severity of cardiac decompensation by calculating an excessive energy index (EEi) that compares excessive energy that appears in the polyphasic motions to energy required for inspiration at a basic respiratory rate.

Abstract: A vertical bundle air-cooled heat exchanger, a finned tube assembly for an air cooled condenser and method for forming the same, and a system for removing thermal energy generated by radioactive materials. In one aspect, an air cooled condenser sized for industrial and commercial application includes an inlet steam distribution header for conveying steam, a condensate outlet header for conveying condensate, an array of tube bundles each having a plurality of finned tube assemblies having a bare steel tube with an exposed outer surface and a set of aluminum fins brazed directly onto the tube by a brazing filler metal. The steel tubes may be spaced apart by the aluminum fins and have an inlet end fluidly coupled to the inlet steam distribution header and an outlet end fluidly coupled to the outlet header. A forced draft fan may be arranged to blow air through the tube bundles.

Abstract: A tool holder includes a tool shank and a tool head connected to the tool shank. The tool head has a rear surface. An insert seat or a blade pocket is partially formed on both the tool head and the tool shank, and extends rearwardly of the tool head's rear surface. Adjacent to at least a portion of a shank side surface there is a reinforcement portion connecting the shank side surface and the tool head.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing a biological sample for each of two or more target pathogens employ fluorescence detection from a single fluorescence reading chamber. A method of testing a biological sample for each of two or more target pathogens includes forming a detection cycle liquid by combining detection cycle compounds with a biological sample liquid formed from a biological sample. The detection cycle compounds include respective CRISPR enzymes for each of the two or more target pathogens. The respective CRISPR enzymes are tagged with respective spectrally unique fluorescent probes. The detection cycle liquid is exposed to a multi-wavelength fluorescence excitation light. A multi-wavelength fluorescence light emission detection signal indicative of intensity of fluorescence light emitted by the detection cycle liquid over multiple wavelengths is processed to generate detection data indicative of presence or absence of each of the two or more target pathogens in the biological sample.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a multichannel device configured to provide transcranial electrostimulation with direct and interference currents using a migrating anode. Such transcranial electrostimulation helps to prevent acquired tolerance and/or tachyphylaxis in a user.