Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for wireless transmission of a broadcast message to a destination address that includes receiving, by one or more processors on a first device, a first broadcast message from a second device including a wireless-enabled device operating on a Low Energy (LE) advertising channel, the first broadcast message includes transmission power information associated with the second device, transmission data, and a destination address, determining, by the one or more processors, a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) of the first device, and based on the determined RSSI of the first device and the transmission power information associated with the second device, sending, by the one or more processors, the transmission data to the destination address.

Abstract: A millimeter-wave extended interaction device, including: a device body; resonant cavities; electron beam tunnels; an output waveguide; and a coupling hole. The device body includes a shell and a core, and an annular coupling channel is disposed between the shell and the core. The resonant cavities are a set of ring-shaped cavities with a radial height of 2/5?, to 3/5?, parallel and equally spaced around an axis of the core. The electron beam tunnels are arranged at equal radian intervals and parallel to the axis of the core. The output waveguide is disposed in the middle of the shell and communicates with the annular coupling channel through a coupling hole. The core and the inner surface of the shell are sealed and fixed, and the output waveguide and the shell are sealed and fixed.

Abstract: A method and system for determining an irradiation dose. The method for determining the irradiation dose includes determining a pixel having a biological feature in a region of interest in a radiotherapy simulated locating image by using a retrospective label; extracting a local radiomics feature based on the pixel having the biological feature, in which the local radiomics feature includes a grayscale histogram intensity, a tumor shape feature, a textural feature, a Laplacian of Gaussian filtering feature, and a wavelet feature; acquiring the local radiomics features to be measured; identifying a positive region having the local radiomics features to be measured based on the local radiomics features; performing three-dimensional reconstruction for the peripheral boundary of the positive region to determine a three-dimensional image.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by one or more processors on a first device, a first broadcast message from a second device including a wireless-enabled device operating on a Low Energy (LE) advertising channel, the first broadcast message includes transmission power information associated with the second device, transmission data, and a destination address, determining, by the one or more processors, a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) of the first device, and based on the determined RSSI of the first device and the transmission power information associated with the second device, sending, by the one or more processors, the transmission data to the destination address.

Abstract: Insecticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran and Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC3668, TIC3669, TIC3670, TIC4076, TIC4078, TIC4260, TIC4346, TIC4826, TIC4861, TIC4862, TIC4863, TIC11239, TIC11243, TIC11256, TIC4544, TIC4545, TIC6871, TIC7429, TIC7497, TIC7511, TIC7513, TIC7518, TIC7524, TIC7526, TIC7528, TIC7535 and TIC-3668-type proteins. DNA molecules and constructs are provided which contain a polynucleotide sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed TIC3668-type proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Coleopteran infestation are provided which contain polynucleotide sequences encoding the insecticidal proteins of the present invention.

Abstract: An optical device may include an optic disposed in an optical path. The optical device may include a mount to dispose the optic in the optical path. The optical device may include a plurality of spring clamps to attach the optic to the mount. The spring clamp, of the plurality of spring clamps, may include a body, a spring, and a screw. The screw may be to attach to the mount and to compress the spring. The spring may be to dispose a leading edge of the body against the optic. The spring clamp may be to maintain the optic in the optical path for a thermal cycle of at least between approximately ?50° C. and approximately 130° C.

Abstract: A pesticidal protein class exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran pest species is disclosed, and includes, but is not limited to, TIC5290. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the TIC5290 pesticidal protein. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran, Coleopteran and Hemipteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the TIC5290 pesticidal protein of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran species pests using the TIC5290 pesticidal protein are also provided.

Abstract: A millimeter-wave extended interaction device, including: a device body; resonant cavities; electron beam tunnels; an output waveguide; and a coupling hole. The device body includes a shell and a core, and an annular coupling channel is disposed between the shell and the core. The resonant cavities are a set of ring-shaped cavities with a radial height of 2 /5 ?, to 3/5 ?, parallel and equally spaced around an axis of the core. The electron beam tunnels are arranged at equal radian intervals and parallel to the axis of the core. The output waveguide is disposed in the middle of the shell and communicates with the annular coupling channel through a coupling hole. The core and the inner surface of the shell are sealed and fixed, and the output waveguide and the shell are sealed and fixed.

Abstract: A pesticidal protein class exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran pest species is disclosed, and includes, but is not limited to, TIC5290. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the TIC5290 pesticidal protein. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran, Coleopteran and Hemipteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the TIC5290 pesticidal protein of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran species pests using the TIC5290 pesticidal protein are also provided.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran and Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC2421 TIC3008, and TIC7055. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Coleopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC2421, TIC3008, and TIC7055 pesticidal proteins are also provided.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC6280, TIC6281, TIC6282, TIC6283, TIC8808, TIC9480, TIC9257, TIC7106, TIC7017, TIC7107, TIC7108, TIC7109, TIC7110, TIC7111, TIC7589, TIC9258, and TIC9259. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the pesticidal proteins provided. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Hemipteran and Thysanopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran species pests using the disclosed pesticidal proteins are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel insecticidal proteins active against a Coleopteran and/or Hemipteran species pest, which include, but are not limited to, TIC3131, TIC3400 and TIC3407 proteins. The present invention also provides a DNA construct comprising operably linked to a heterologous promoter a polynucleotide that encodes the novel insecticidal protein or an insecticidal fragment thereof. The present invention further provides transgenic plants/plant cells/plant parts expressing the insecticidal proteins, methods for detecting the presence of the polynucleotide or the protein in a biological sample, and methods of controlling a Coleopteran and/or Hemipteran species pest using the insecticidal proteins.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the field of insect inhibitory toxin proteins. A novel class of proteins exhibiting insect inhibitory activity against agriculturally relevant pests of crop plants and seeds are disclosed. Insecticidal activity is particularly effective against the Coleopteran order of insect pests. Plants, plant parts, and seed are provided containing a polynucleotide construct encoding one or more of the toxin proteins disclosed herein. The proteins are referred to herein variously as the TIC2463-related toxin protein class or family, the TIC2463-related toxin proteins, the TIC2463-related protein genus, toxin proteins related to the TIC2463 toxin protein, proteins related to TIC2463, TIC2463-related toxin polypeptides, TIC2463-related pesticidal proteins, and the like.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran and Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC2421 TIC3008, and TIC7055. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Coleopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC2421, TIC3008, and TIC7055 pesticidal proteins are also provided.

Abstract: A pesticidal protein class exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran pest species is disclosed, and includes, but is not limited to, TIC5290. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the TIC5290 pesticidal protein. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran, Coleopteran and Hemipteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the TIC5290 pesticidal protein of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran species pests using the TIC5290 pesticidal protein are also provided.

Abstract: Insecticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran and Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC3668, TIC3669, TIC3670, TIC4076, TIC4078, TIC4260, TIC4346, TIC4826, TIC4861, TIC4862, TIC4863, and TIC-3668-type proteins. DNA molecules and constructs are provided which contain a polynucleotide sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed TIC3668-type proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Coleopteran infestation are provided which contain polynucleotide sequences encoding the insecticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the polynucleotides or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC3668-type insecticidal proteins are also provided.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the field of insect inhibitory toxin proteins. A novel class of proteins exhibiting insect inhibitory activity against agriculturally relevant pests of crop plants and seeds are disclosed. Insecticidal activity is particularly effective against the Coleopteran order of insect pests. Plants, plant parts, and seed are provided containing a polynucleotide construct encoding one or more of the toxin proteins disclosed herein. The proteins are referred to herein variously as the TIC2463-related toxin protein class or family, the TIC2463-related toxin proteins, the TIC2463-related protein genus, toxin proteins related to the TIC2463 toxin protein, proteins related to TIC2463, TIC2463-related toxin polypeptides, TIC2463-related pesticidal proteins, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel insecticidal proteins active against a Coleopteran and/or Hemipteran species pest, which include, but are not limited to, TIC3131, TIC3400 and TIC3407 proteins. The present invention also provides a DNA construct comprising operably linked to a heterologous promoter a polynucleotide that encodes the novel insecticidal protein or an insecticidal fragment thereof. The present invention further provides transgenic plants/plant cells/plant parts expressing the insecticidal proteins, methods for detecting the presence of the polynucleotide or the protein in a biological sample, and methods of controlling a Coleopteran and/or Hemipteran species pest using the insecticidal proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cartridge of electric cigarette for preventing leakage. The cartridge may comprise a storing container 11 to store liquid therein; an extending tube 12 to have a guide tube 121 installed within the storing container 11 and extending in a hollow cylindrical shape, a lower fixing plate 122 coupled to the lower part of the guide tube 121 and secured to the lower part of the storing container 11 and a fixing gap 123 formed at the upper part of the guide tube 121; a guide lid 16 coupled to the upper part of the extending tube 12 and introducing evaporated component; an evaporating unit 17 fixed at the fixing gap 123; and a mouth piece 13 communicating with the guide lid 16 and coupled to the upper part of the storing container 11.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biologically active polypeptides linked to one or more accessory polypeptides. The present invention also provides recombinant polypeptides including vectors encoding the subject proteinaceous entities, as well as host cells comprising the vectors. The subject compositions have a variety of utilities including a range of pharmaceutical applications.