Abstract

A communication frame for an OTFS transmission system includes at least one first-type and at least one second-type block. At least the first-type block includes data signals two-dimensionally arranged along the delay domain and the Doppler domain of which at least one has a superimposed pilot signal. The second-type block includes data signals two-dimensionally arranged along the delay domain and the Doppler domain which may or may not have superimposed pilot signals. At least one second-type block is preceded and followed, in the delay-domain, by first-type blocks, the first-type blocks preceding and following a second-type block having at least one identical data symbol and associated superimposed identical pilot symbol at an identical location in the two-dimensional arrangement. An OTFS transmitter generates and transmits the communication frame, and a receiver uses its properties for compensating oscillator frequency offset and channel estimation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04B 7/01 - Reducing phase shift

Abstract

A communication frame for an OTFS transmission system includes first-type and second-type blocks. The first-type block includes pilot signals, guard signals, and data signals, the second-type block exclusively includes data signals. The pilot symbols, guard signals, and data symbols of the first-type block, and the data symbols of the second-type block, are arranged along the points of a grid in the delay-Doppler domain. In the communication frame, a first-type block is followed by a second-type block, and a second-type block is followed by a first-type block. In the first-type block at least one pilot symbol is surrounded on at least three sides by one or more guard symbols. Points of the grid of the first-type blocks in the delay-Doppler domain that are not occupied by pilot symbols or guard symbols are used for data symbols. The communication frame permits determining oscillator frequency offset and channel coefficients in a receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04B 7/01 - Reducing phase shift
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details

Abstract

A vision transformer accelerator is provided, including: a plurality of kernel blocks, each kernel block configured to compute operations of a vision transformer model, including matrix multiplication operations and different types of non-linear functions; a weight buffer configured to store weight data associated with the vision transformer model; a kernel input bus configured to transfer input data of a current encoder layer of the vision transformer model to each of the plurality of kernel blocks; a kernel output bus configured to transfer first output data of each of the plurality of kernel blocks to a next encoder layer of the vision transformer model; and a weight bus configured to transfer weight data from the weight buffer to each of the plurality of kernel blocks. Furthermore, each of the plurality of kernel blocks includes: a plurality of matrix buffers, each matrix buffer configured to store one or more matrices; a matrix-multiplication unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of matrix buffers and the weight buffer, the matrix-multiplication unit being configured to compute a matrix multiplication operation based on at least one matrix stored in one or more of the plurality of matrix buffers; and a non-linear function block configured to compute each of the different types of non-linear functions. There is also provided a corresponding method of operating the vision transformer accelerator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/063 - Physical realisation, i.e. hardware implementation of neural networks, neurons or parts of neurons using electronic means
• G06F 17/16 - Matrix or vector computation

Abstract

A system and method of docking a wheelchair relative to an object such as a table. The method includes converting a user-selected 2D point in a 2D image of a scene into a 3D point in a 3D point cloud of the scene. A first group of edges is determined from the 3D point cloud based on the 3D point. The method includes defining an intermediate dock pose and an approximated reference edge. The method includes determining a second group of edges from the 3D point cloud and at least one potential reference edge. The method includes determining a dock pose based on one of the at least one potential reference edge and moving the wheelchair towards the dock pose.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 5/04 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs motor-driven
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06T 7/13 - Edge detection
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for phase-restoring translational shifting of a multidimensional image. The method comprises computing a first shifted, complex-valued image by converting a spectral signal (corresponding to the multidimensional image) to a shifted spectral signal and transforming the shifted spectral signal along a first axis. A spatial frequency component of the multidimensional image is then computed by transforming the first shifted, complex-valued image along at least one further axis perpendicular to the first axis. Thereafter, a phase-restored image is produced by converting the spatial frequency component of the multidimensional image to a shifted spatial frequency spectrum and applying an inverse transform in each second axis. Also disclosed is a system for performing the above method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation

Abstract

A method of making a carbon dioxide-based cementitious product includes: providing a calcium chloride solution and an ammonia source; and mixing the calcium chloride solution and the ammonia source with a bacteria solution (e.g., of Sporosarcina pasteurii) to obtain a cementitious product, wherein the cementitious product includes amorphous calcium carbonate. A cementitious product including an amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) and a bacteria distributed thereon may be provided in the form of a slurry or a powder. A use of the cementitious product to treat a soil may include: forming the cementitious product from a mixture of calcium chloride and a bacteria solution; and adding the cementitious product to the soil to form a treated soil, wherein the cementitious product includes ACC. The treated soil includes calcite and the aggregate particles bonded together. The cementitious product may also be used to make building components.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 3/00 - Preparation of elements or inorganic compounds except carbon dioxide
• C04B 14/18 - Perlite
• C04B 18/18 - Waste materialsRefuse organic
• E01C 21/00 - Apparatus or processes for surface stabilisation for road building or like purposes, e.g. mixing borrowed aggregate with binder

Abstract

The invention provides a mechanochemical depolymerisation process of condensation-type polymers, the process comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mixture comprising a condensation polymer and a cleaving agent suitable to cleave the condensation polymer; and (b) subjecting the mixture to heat and a mechanical shearing force for a period of time to provide a depolymerised product, wherein the mixture is substantially free of a solvent and the heat is sufficient to melt the condensation polymer in the mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups
• C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only
• B29B 17/04 - Disintegrating plastics
• C08G 18/08 - Processes
• C09D 175/04 - Polyurethanes

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method of treating cancer in a subject, the method comprising administering (a) a wild-type Staphylococcus aureus alpha hemolysin (Hla) polypeptide or a fragment thereof; or (b) a Staphylococcus aureus biofilm-conditioned medium (BCM) or a purified fraction thereof comprising a wild-type Staphylococcus aureus Hla polypeptide to the subject, wherein the cancer expresses a disintegrin and metalloprotease 10 (ADAM10). Also disclosed is a method of preparing Staphylococcus aureus BCM comprising culturing Staphylococcus aureus within a wool scaffold, such as aquaria filter wool, in a culture media.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/31 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Micrococcaceae (F) from Staphylococcus (G)
• A61K 35/74 - Bacteria
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor

Abstract

The present invention provides a rechargeable battery comprising a cathode comprising metal hexacyanometalate or hydrates thereof, or metal-doped metal hexacyanometalate or hydrates thereof, and glucose oxidase (GOx); and an anode comprising a self-reducing polymer. The present invention further provides a smart contact lens integrated with said rechargeable battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof
• H01M 10/26 - Selection of materials as electrolytes
• H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
• H01M 50/247 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers

Abstract

Various embodiments may relate to a method of forming a semiconductor fiber. The method may include determining, via a computer, a suitable combination of a fiber core material and a cladding material. The method may also include providing the fiber core material into an inner cavity of a tube, the tube including the cladding material, to form a composite structure. The method may further include subjecting the composite structure to a thermal drawing process at a draw temperature higher than a melting point of the fiber core material to form the semiconductor fiber including a core including the fiber core material, and a cladding around the core, the cladding including the cladding material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 37/02 - Manufacture of glass fibres or filaments by drawing or extruding
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• C03C 13/04 - Fibre optics, e.g. core and clad fibre compositions

Abstract

A method of building a neural network model is provided. The method includes: obtaining a neural network model including a first convolutional layer, the first convolutional layer including a filter including a plurality of weights; and encoding the filter of the first convolutional layer into a filter function block. Encoding the filter of the first convolutional layer includes: determining a truth table of the filter with respect to a subset of input variables amongst a set of input variables; and determining a filter function dependent on a plurality of input variables of the subset of input variables based on the truth table, the filter function block being configured to perform the filter function. Determining the truth table of the filter includes: providing an input mask configured to select a subset of pixels of an input image kernel at a plurality of predetermined pixel positions thereof, respectively, for the filter of the first convolutional layer to perform a convolutional operation with respect to the input image kernel, whereby the plurality of predetermined pixel positions of the input image kernel corresponds to the subset of input variables, respectively; and determining, for each possible input variables combination of a set of possible input variables combinations based on the subset of input variables, a filter output of the filter based on the possible input variables combination.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/0464 - Convolutional networks [CNN, ConvNet]
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features

Abstract

Method and System for Secure Training of Neural Network The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for secure training of a neural network, comprising receiving a label and an encrypted input from a client, performing homomorphic computations on the encrypted input using the neural network to obtain an encrypted intermediate ciphertext, providing the encrypted intermediate ciphertext to the client, receiving a non- sensitive decrypted input from the client, wherein the non-sensitive decrypted input corresponds to a decryption of the encrypted intermediate ciphertext, performing computations on the non-sensitive decrypted input using the neural network to obtain a decrypted output, and updating weights of the neural network based on the decrypted output.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules

Abstract

A system for controlling an electric infrastructure includes one or more interfaces coupled to one or more stations. The stations are operable to receive first electric energy via a bus. Each station is operable to receive the first electric energy from a power supply and to transmit second electric energy to one or more entities. Each station is operable to transmit third electric energy back towards the bus. A controller system includes the one or more interfaces and a controller. The controller system includes one or more hardware processors that detect an existence of a fault within the electric infrastructure, determine a faulty type, and based on the faulty type, adjust an operation of a particular station of the stations to compensate for the fault. The fault indicates an outage or performance loss.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05F 1/66 - Regulating electric power
• H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A system for controlling an electric infrastructure includes one or more interfaces coupled to one or more stations. The stations are operable to receive first electric energy via a bus. Each station is operable to receive the first electric energy from a power supply and to transmit second electric energy to one or more entities. Each station is operable to transmit third electric energy back towards the bus. A controller system includes the one or more interfaces and a controller. The controller system includes one or more hardware processors that detect an existence of a fault within the electric infrastructure, determine a faulty type, and based on the faulty type, adjust an operation of a particular station of the stations to compensate for the fault. The fault indicates an outage or performance loss.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/30 - Means for acting in the event of power-supply failure or interruption, e.g. power-supply fluctuations
• G06F 1/18 - Packaging or power distribution
• G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof

Abstract

Disclosed is a system and method for determining, a bioactivity parameter for a ligand, when the ligand is bound to a protein to form a ligand-protein complex, in a plurality of docking poses, comprising a processor configured to: obtain, ligand-protein complex structural data and reference bioactivity data; determine, a ligand-protein complex interaction parameter indicative of intermolecular interaction data of the ligand-protein complex in a docking pose; determine, an aggregated ligand-protein complex interaction parameter in the plurality of docking poses; and determine, the bioactivity parameter based on the aggregated ligand-protein complex interaction parameter, wherein determining the ligand-protein complex interaction parameter comprises, determining, a non-covalent parameter indicative of intermolecular interaction data of a ligand node and a protein node, based on, the ligand and protein attributes and a ligand-protein non-covalent parameter indicative of a binding stability of a type of dispersion force of the first non-covalent edge.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16B 15/30 - Drug targeting using structural dataDocking or binding prediction
• G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatisticsICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding
• G16C 20/50 - Molecular design, e.g. of drugs
• G16C 20/70 - Machine learning, data mining or chemometrics

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Abstract

A method of controlling a robot manipulator for operating in a shared workspace with human(s) is provided. The method includes: determining a safety control set with respect to a safety condition between selected part(s) of the robot manipulator and selected part(s) of the human(s) using a safety control function: determining a hard constraint control set with respect to hard constraint(s) in trajectory tracking in DOF(s) of a component of the robot manipulator for a task using a hard constraint function: determining a soft constraint control set with respect to soft constraint(s) in trajectory tracking in DOF(s) of the component for the task using a soft constraint function: and performing control input optimization based on the safety control set. the hard constraint control set and the soft constraint control set to determine a control input for controlling the robot manipulator. In particular, the safety control function is configured to determine the safety control set: based on a control model for the robot manipulator that is configured in a control affine form based on a control mode of the robot manipulator, and for each part pair of part pair(s) of a selected part of the selected part(s) of the robot manipulator and a selected part of the selected part(s) of the human(s): based on a safety distance function associated with the part pair which corresponds to a control barrier function, and based on a sliding manifold associated with the part pair configured based on the safety distance function and a relative degree of the safety distance function with respect to the control input to the robot manipulator.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

Systems and methods for monitoring an alternator are described. A system for monitoring an alternator comprises: a current sensor configured to measure a current signal from the alternator over time; and a controller configured to: extract parameters from the current signal; and analyze the parameters and thereby identify a potential fault in the alternator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/34 - Testing dynamo-electric machines
• G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
• G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
• G01R 19/02 - Measuring effective values, i.e. root-mean-square values
• G01R 19/04 - Measuring peak values of AC or of pulses
• G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere

Abstract

A mobile dynamic body weight support device includes a frame, a transverse bar, and an assembly corresponding to each of two support arms The two support arms are coupled to the transverse bar and extend parallel to each other. Each assembly includes a wheel, a hinge, a rope, and a pulley system. The hinge includes a first support plate coupled to the support arm to create a cantilevered hinge. The pulley system includes a first set of pulleys mounted on the transverse bar, and a second set of pulleys and a third set of pulleys coupled to the second support plate. The rope passes sequentially through the first set of pulleys, the second set of pulleys, and the third set of pulleys, with an end of the rope extending out through the third set of pulleys. The direction of the rope is altered by the second set of pulleys.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
• A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising

Abstract

This invention provides a method of cultivating purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB), the method including the steps of: (a) feeding a mixed bacterial population comprising PPB and a wastewater into a tubular reactor; (b) circulating the bacterial population and wastewater in the tubular reactor under near- infra red (NIR) irradiation for a period of time and harvesting a portion of a resulting biomass; and (c) repeating step (b). The invention also provides a biomass obtained from the method, which can be used for plant cultivation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12P 1/04 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using bacteria
• C02F 3/28 - Anaerobic digestion processes
• C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
• C05F 11/08 - Organic fertilisers containing added bacterial cultures, mycelia or the like
• C05F 11/10 - Fertilisers containing plant vitamins or hormones
• C05F 7/00 - Fertilisers from waste water, sewage sludge, sea slime, ooze or similar masses
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a composite material in the form of a bead, the beads are either formed from: a polyethyleneimine, graphene oxide, and zeolite nanoparticles, where the bead has a hollow core and a layered shell structure comprising a plurality of layers of graphene oxide and a plurality of layers of polyethyleneimine, where any two layers of graphene oxide are separated by a layer of polyethyleneimine and the zeolite nanoparticles are intercalated between the plurality of graphene oxide layers, and the polyethyleneimine is crosslinked by a negatively charged crosslinking agent; or a polyethyleneimine and graphene oxide, where the bead has a hollow core and a layered shell structure comprising a plurality of layers of graphene oxide and a plurality of layers of polyethyleneimine, where any two layers of graphene oxide are separated by a layer of polyethyleneimine, and covalent bonds are formed between the polyethyleneimine and the graphene oxide to crosslink the polyethyleneimine to the graphene oxide. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the composite material and its manufacture.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/18 - Synthetic zeolitic molecular sieves
• A01K 61/00 - Culture of aquatic animals
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating

Abstract

A communication frame for an OTFS transmission system includes at least one first-type and at least one second-type block. At least the first-type block includes data signals two-dimensionally arranged along the delay domain and the Doppler domain of which at least one has a superimposed pilot signal. The second-type block includes data signals two-dimensionally arranged along the delay domain and the Doppler domain which may or may not have superimposed pilot signals. At least one second-type block is preceded and followed, in the delay-domain, by first-type blocks, the first-type blocks preceding and following a second-type block having at least one identical data symbol and associated superimposed identical pilot symbol at an identical location in the two-dimensional arrangement. An OTFS transmitter generates and transmits the communication frame, and a receiver uses its properties for compensating oscillator frequency offset and channel estimation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for adjusting an outer dimension of an autonomous mobile robot (1) which has a reconfigurable chassis (22) that allows the outer dimension to be adjusted. According to the method, the outer dimension of the reconfigurable chassis (22) is adjusted using a multi-objective optimization process, the functional objectives of which are an anti-tipping safety function, directional stability, and dimension-adjusting efficiency. The invention also relates to a control device (14) which is designed and programmed to carry out the method and to an autonomous mobile robot (1) comprising the reconfigurable chassis (22) and the control device (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 21/14 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted of adjustable length or width
• B62D 63/02 - Motor vehicles

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a transurethral resection device. The device comprising: a housing defining a channel, the channel extending along an axial direction; a grasper assembly disposed in the channel, the grasper assembly being movable relative to the channel along the axial direction, the grasper assembly including: a grasper; a first elongated body; and a first continuum joint coupled between the first elongated body and the grasper; and a cutter assembly disposed in the channel, the cutter assembly being movable relative to the channel along the axial direction, the cutter assembly including: a cutter; a second elongated body; and a second continuum joint coupled between the second elongated body and the cutter, the second continuum joint being actuatable to displace the cutter in relative to the second elongated body, wherein the first continuum joint and the second continuum joint are actuatable independently of one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
• A61B 17/295 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery combined with cutting implements
• A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
• A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves

Abstract

A communication frame for an OTFS transmission system includes first-type and second-type blocks. The first-type block includes pilot signals, guard signals, and data signals, the second-type block exclusively includes data signals. The pilot symbols, guard signals, and data symbols of the first-type block, and the data symbols of the second-type block, are arranged along the points of a grid in the delay-Doppler domain. In the communication frame, a first-type block is followed by a second-type block, and a second-type block is followed by a first-type block. In the first-type block at least one pilot symbol is surrounded on at least three sides by one or more guard symbols. Points of the grid of the first-type blocks in the delay-Doppler domain that are not occupied by pilot symbols or guard symbols are used for data symbols. The communication frame permits determining oscillator frequency offset and channel coefficients in a receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

Abstract

Provided are compositions and methods for detecting an auxin, as well as methods of preparing the compositions The compositions of the present disclosure provide a polymer of a polyamic sodium salt adsorbed on a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT), wherein the polymer of the polyamic sodium salt adsorbed on the SWNT forms a combination of corona phases comprising a selective binding site for an auxin. The composition may be used in a method for detecting the presence of auxin, the levels of auxin or the distribution of auxin in one or more cells in vitro or in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• C08G 73/10 - PolyimidesPolyester-imidesPolyamide-imidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
• C08L 79/08 - PolyimidesPolyester-imidesPolyamide-imidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
• C01B 32/159 - Carbon nanotubes single-walled
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnology for interacting, sensing or actuating, e.g. quantum dots as markers in protein assays or molecular motors
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• A01G 7/00 - Botany in general

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a bipolar hydrogen production system and a method for producing hydrogen gas from the bipolar hydrogen production system. The system comprises a silver-based anodic catalyst deposited on an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and an alkaline electrolyte containing an organic compound with aldehyde functional group extracted from lignocellulosic biomass waste or an aldehyde-containing chemical compound extracted from chemical waste.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 11/075 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound
• C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen
• C25B 3/23 - Oxidation
• C07D 307/50 - Preparation from natural products
• C25B 3/05 - Heterocyclic compounds
• C25B 3/07 - Oxygen containing compounds

Abstract

The current invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, comprising a cationic polymer and at least one anionic surfactant.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/65 - Mixtures of anionic with cationic compounds
• C11D 7/32 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen
• C08G 73/06 - Polycondensates having nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings in the main chain of the macromoleculePolyhydrazidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
• C08L 79/04 - Polycondensates having nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings in the main chainPolyhydrazidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof

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Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; research services, research consultancy; research laboratories; clinical trials; providing information, including online, about industrial analysis and research services; providing information, including online, about scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; research and consultancy services relating to computer software; research and development services in the field of engineering; analysis for oil-field exploitation; bacteriological research; biological research; calibration [measuring]; biochemical research; chemical analysis; chemical research; chemistry services; computer programming; computer software design; installation and maintenance of computer software; updating of computer software; computer system design; computer systems analysis; consultancy in the field of computer hardware; consultation in environment protection; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; 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technological consultancy services for planning information systems; consultancy services relating to computer networks; consultancy services relating to computer programming; consultancy services relating to design; consultancy services relating to environmental planning; consultancy services relating to geographical planning; consultancy services relating to geology; consultancy services relating to geophysics; consultancy services relating to geotechnics; scientific consultancy relating to ergonomics and design consultancy services relating to health and safety; consultancy services relating to hydrogeology; consultancy services relating to information technology; consultancy services relating to nuclear engineering; consultancy services relating to research into the development of surgical products; consultancy services relating to technological research; consultancy services relating to the testing of materials; engineering consultancy relating to computer programming; engineering consultancy relating to data-processing; engineering consultancy relating to design; engineering consultancy relating to manufacture; engineering consultancy relating to materials; engineering design and consultancy; environmental consultancy services; expert consultancy services in connection with computing equipment; expert consultancy services in connection with computing networks; professional consultancy relating to computer security; professional consultancy relating to computer software; professional consultancy relating to computers; professional technological consultancy relating to data processing; professional consultancy relating to energy efficiency in buildings; professional consultancy relating to fluid dynamics; professional consultancy relating to food technology; professional consultancy relating to industrial design; professional consultancy relating to manufacturing energy efficiency; professional consultancy relating to marine technology; professional consultancy relating to social sciences; professional consultancy relating to technology; professional technological consultancy relating to technology exploitation; professional consultancy relating to the conservation of energy; professional consultancy relating to the science of ergonomics; provision of technical consultancy; provision of technical consultancy to the oil refining industry; provision of technical consultancy to the petrochemical industry; provision of technical consultancy to the shipping industry; quality assurance consultancy; scientific consultancy; ship design consultancy services; computer data (recovery of-); computer programs (duplication of-); creating and maintaining web sites for others; data conversion of computer programs and data [not physical conversion]; design of interior decor; designing (graphic arts-); drafting (construction-); hosting computer sites [web sites]; land surveying; software (rental of computer-); works of arts (authenticating-); engineering consultancy provided based on statistical analysis; preparation of statistic for scientific research; technological consultancy in engineering and scientific systems that use mathematical design and techniques; design of mathematical models; mathematical research services and technological information services relating to mathematical models; computer network services and computer programming services provided on-line via the global communications network; creating an on-line database with content and digitized graphics; interactive database services, namely computer programming services to enable users to see information in a database as well as to input data and see the response of the database; design of graphics and of livery for corporate identity. Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation; accommodation bureaux [hotels, boarding houses]; accommodation (rental of temporary-); accommodation reservations (temporary-); bar services; boarding houses; boarding house services; cafes; cafeterias; camp services (holiday-) [lodging]; canteens; catering (food and drink-); day-nurseries [creches]; motels; providing campground facilities; rental of meeting rooms; restaurants; restaurants (self-service-); snack-bars; hostel services; youth hostel services; providing facilities [accommodation] for conducting conferences, conventions, exhibitions and meetings; provision of conference, exhibition and meeting facilities; providing banquet and social function facilities for special occasions; rental of function rooms; rental of function rooms for wedding receptions; rental of function rooms for birthday parties; rental of rooms for social functions; services for arranging accommodations; catering services; charitable services, namely providing food and drink catering; information, advisory and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services. Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services; consultancy and advisory services in relation to medical services; consultancy relating to health care; consultancy services relating to orthopaedic implants; consultancy services relating to personal behaviour; consultancy services relating to prosthetic implants; consultancy services relating to surgery; consultancy and information services relating to medical products, pharmaceutical products and biopharmaceutical products; consultancy in the field of nutrition; advisory services relating to medical services; advisory services relating to medical problems; advisory services relating to medical apparatus and instruments; arranging of medical treatment; medical treatment services; blood bank services; chiropractics; clinic (medical); healthcare; homes (convalescent-); homes (nursing); hospices; hospitals; in vitro fertilization services; nursing [medical]; opticians' services; pharmacy advice; physical therapy; physiotherapy; plastic surgery; medical advisory services; medical analysis services; medical assistance; medical care; medical clinics; medical consultations; medical counselling services; health counselling; lifestyle counselling for medical purposes; lifestyle counselling for psychological purposes; psychologist (services of a-); psychological or psychiatric counselling; nutrition counselling; medical information services; provision of medical information; medical testing; rental of medical apparatus; rental of medical equipment; services for the preparation of medical reports; information, advisory and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services. Consultancy relating to regulatory compliance auditing; consultancy services in the field of the safety needs of commercial and industrial companies; regulatory compliance auditing; regulatory compliance consultancy in the field of banking; regulatory compliance consultancy in the field of finance; regulatory compliance consultancy in the field of biotechnology; regulatory compliance consultancy in the field of pharmaceuticals; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; social work services; online social introduction services; online social networking services; computer licensing; computer software licensing; licensing of technology; licensing of inventions; licensing of research and development; licensing of intellectual property; information, advisory and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; consultancy (intellectual property-); copyright management; professional consultancy relating to industrial property.

Abstract

An article including a composite. The composite includes a polymeric binder and particles in the polymeric binder, the particles being magnetically responsive and having a flake-like geometry. The particles include a thermally anisotropic material such that the particles are characterized by a higher in-plane thermal conductivity and a lower through-plane conductivity. The composite is characterized by at least one preferred thermal conduction path defined in sections of differently oriented alignments of the particles. At least two of the sections are differently oriented relative to one another by a gradient angular difference such that the at least two of the sections are non-parallel and non-perpendicular to one another. In specific embodiments, the particles are hexagonal boron nitride with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles adsorbed thereon, and the polymeric binder includes polyvinyl pyrrolidone.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate

Abstract

Systems and methods for monitoring a pneumatically actuated door are described. A monitoring system for a pneumatically operated door, comprises: a dew point sensor configured to monitor a moisture level of an interior of a cylinder of a pneumatic actuator of the pneumatically operated door; and a controller coupled to the dew point sensor and configured to compare the moisture level of the interior of the cylinder of the pneumatic actuator of the pneumatically operated door with a threshold and to generate an alert if the moisture level exceeds the threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 25/66 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating moisture content by investigating dew-point
• E05F 15/71 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to temperature changes, rain, wind or noise

Abstract

The invention proposes a computer-implemented method for determining an urgency score of a driver (12) of a ego vehicle (10) based on contextual information data (26), the method comprising: a) fetching vehicle dynamic data (24) that are indicative of at least one quantity related to the motion of the ego vehicle (10); b) fetching contextual information data (26) that are indicative of at least one property external to the ego vehicle (10); c) generating a feature vector from the vehicle dynamic data (24) and the contextual information data (26); d) classifying the feature vector into an urgency class or a non-urgency class and tracking the amount of occurrences of the urgency class with an anomaly counter; and e) determining an urgency score based on the value of the anomaly counter.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only

Abstract

The present invention provides a peptide probe according to formula (I) as defined herein The peptide probe of the present invention finds utility in the detection, screening, monitoring, classification, selecting treatment for, ascertaining whether treatment is working in, and/or prognostication of a urinary tract infection. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the peptide probe of the invention, methods of using the peptide probes in the detection and treatment of a urinary tract infection, and an in vitro diagnostic kit comprising the peptide probe of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 5/10 - Tetrapeptides
• C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
• G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a combination that includes a F1F0-ATP synthase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof that selectively binds to the F1 domain of the F1F0-ATP synthase in combination with one or more of the compounds selected from: (a) an NADH dehydrogenase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; (b) a cytochrome-bcc:aa3 inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and (c) a F1F0-ATP synthase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof that selectively binds to the F0 domain of the F1F0-ATP synthase.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
• A61K 31/4545 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pipamperone, anabasine
• A61K 31/4709 - Non-condensed quinolines containing further heterocyclic rings
• A61K 31/498 - Pyrazines or piperazines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinoxaline, phenazine
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• A61P 31/06 - Antibacterial agents for tuberculosis

Abstract

A computing system for a three-dimensional printing apparatus is provided. The computing system comprises a database that stores object data for a controlled object, the object data comprising confidentiality preserving descriptors associated to the controlled object and a specification of processes for identifying the controlled object, the specification comprising a hierarchical arrangement of processes into layers, wherein processes in a given layer have a higher accuracy for identifying the controlled object than processes in a preceding layer. The computing system comprises a processor to receive a request to print a three-dimensional object on the three-dimensional printing apparatus, access object data for the controlled object from the database, determine confidentiality preserving descriptors of the three-dimensional object and evaluate processes according to the object data for the controlled object based on the confidentiality preserving descriptors of the three-dimensional object and the controlled object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/4099 - Surface or curve machining, making 3D objects, e.g. desktop manufacturing
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of cell-based methods for assaying DDX3 helicase activity. In particular, various embodiments relate to an engineered reporter cell comprising a reporter expression construct capable of interrogating DDX3 helicase activity. Moreover, various embodiments also relate to methods, uses and systems applying the engineered reporter cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/34 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving hydrolase
• C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
• C12Q 1/26 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase
• G01N 21/76 - ChemiluminescenceBioluminescence
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing

Abstract

A touchpad system includes: a circuit, a substrate, a first layer, and a laser-induced graphene (LIG) layer The circuit includes a machine learning module configured to recognize a handwriting input provided by the touch. The first layer is a thin film polymer. The thin film polymer is any one of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The LIG layer is disposed between the first layer and the substrate. The LIG layer and the first layer form a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). The circuit is powered solely by a voltage response generated by the TENG.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• H02N 1/04 - Friction generators
• C01B 32/184 - Preparation

Abstract

A material handling system includes: a frame defining a first axis; a plurality of suction units coupled to the frame and distributed in rotational symmetry about the first axis; and at least one stopper. The plurality of suction units collectively defines a distal plane normal to the first axis, with each of the plurality of suction units being operable to provide a suction force in a suction direction parallel to the first axis. The at least one stopper is fixedly coupled to the frame and extends beyond the distal plane to provide one or more abutment ends disposed stationary relative to the frame. The one or more abutment ends define a transverse offset axis extending through all of the one or more abutment ends. The transverse offset axis is a straight line spaced apart from the first axis and parallel to the distal plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a computer-readable data carrier, an apparatus, a computer program, and a method for fuzz testing software. The method comprises obtaining information on an individual path coverage of a seed and obtaining information on an average path coverage of the seeds used for fuzz testing. Further, the method comprises determining a seed energy of the seed based on a ratio of the individual and the average path coverage. The seed energy indicates how often the seed is mutated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 11/3668 - Testing of software
• G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance

Abstract

Herein disclosed is a device operable to generate extreme ultraviolet light, the device comprising: a first cladding region; a second cladding region; and a central region configured between the first cladding region and the second cladding region, wherein the first cladding region, the second cladding region, and the central region define a waveguide in which extreme ultraviolet light generated within the device is propagated; and wherein the waveguide is configured to receive free electrons so as to generate extreme ultraviolet light in the presence of free-electron excitation. Also disclosed is a device operable to generate extreme ultraviolet light, the device comprising: a first cladding region; and a central region configured adjacent to the first cladding region, wherein the first cladding region and the central region define a waveguide in which extreme ultraviolet light generated within the device is propagated, and wherein the waveguide is configured to receive free electrons so as to generate extreme ultraviolet light in the presence of free-electron excitation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03F 7/20 - ExposureApparatus therefor
• H01S 3/09 - Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping
• G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a polymeric nanoparticle comprising a polymeric material that is susceptible to enzymatic degradation and a dye encapsulated within the polymeric material. Also disclosed herein are microfluidic devices and plates of a solid medium (e.g. agar) and methods making use of said nanoparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C08L 23/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of ethene
• C08L 25/06 - Polystyrene
• C08L 33/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters
• C08L 33/24 - Homopolymers or copolymers of amides or imides

Abstract

The invention relates to a cable tensioning device (1), comprising a first deflecting roller (2), on which a first cable (3) is wound, a second deflecting roller (4) which is arranged coaxially with respect to the first deflecting roller (2) and on which a second cable (5) is wound, and a ratchet mechanism (6), comprising a preloading element (7) for axially preloading the first deflecting roller (2) in the direction of the second deflecting roller (4), a first spur toothing system (8) which is arranged on the first deflecting roller (2), and a second spur toothing system (9) which is arranged on the second deflecting roller (3), wherein, in the non-actuated state of the cable tensioning device (1), the spur toothing systems (8, 9) are in engagement with one another as a result of an axial preloading force of the preloading element (7), in such a way that a relative rotation of the deflecting rollers (2, 4) in a first rotational direction (10) is prevented and a relative rotation of the deflecting rollers (2, 4) in a second rotational direction (11), opposed to the first rotational direction, is released, wherein, if at least one of the deflecting rollers (2, 4) is actuated with an actuating force, exceeding a limit value, in the second rotational direction (11), the spur toothing systems (8, 9) slide on one another and, as a result, the first deflecting roller (2) moves relative to the second deflecting roller (4) counter to the axial preloading force of the preloading element (7), in order to release an adjustment of a rotational position of the deflecting rollers relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 7/04 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with ropes
• F16H 9/22 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members without members having orbital motion using belts, V-belts, or ropes specially adapted for ropes

Abstract

This disclosure concerns the treatment of wounds. Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating wounds, in particular chronic wounds, using caspase-3 inhibitors. Also disclosed are methods of detecting wounds based on levels of cleaved caspase-3 and/or caspase-3 activity in a wound sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/07 - Tetrapeptides
• A61K 31/132 - Amines, e.g. amantadine having two or more amino groups, e.g. spermidine, putrescine
• A61P 17/02 - Drugs for dermatological disorders for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, scars, keloids, or the like
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• C12Q 1/37 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving hydrolase involving peptidase or proteinase
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a polymeric microparticle comprising a polymeric material that is susceptible to enzymatic degradation and a dye encapsulated within the polymeric material Also disclosed herein are microfluidic devices and methods making use of said microparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C08L 23/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of ethene
• C08L 25/06 - Polystyrene
• C08L 33/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters
• C08L 33/24 - Homopolymers or copolymers of amides or imides

Abstract

22, which may be further processed to MgO for use as an additive in green cement. As part of the process, the pH of seawater is adjusted to pH 9.0- 10.5 (e.g., pH 9.5-10.5) in order to precipitate dissolved inorganic carbon, after which the resulting low carbon seawater is subjected to a reverse osmosis process. The pH of the permeated brine is then adjusted to pH 10.0-13.25 (e.g., pH 11.5-13.25) in order to precipitate Mg2+222 and/or to produce NaOH, which can be advantageously used in the aforementioned precipitation steps.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
• C01F 5/14 - Magnesium hydroxide
• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosisHyperfiltration
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
• C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
• C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
• C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination

Abstract

A signal for wireless transmission is modulated by converting a serial sequence of symbols in the time domain into parallel symbol streams, transforming the parallel symbol streams into the frequency domain, mapping the resulting frequency domain signals onto subcarriers, converting the mapped signals into the time domain and converting the parallel time-domain signals into a serial signal. The serial signal is subjected to chirping and is transmitted to a receiver after adding a cyclic prefix (CP). The receiver removes the CP from the signal and, after de-chirping the prefix-less signal, converts the signal into parallel signals. The parallel signals are converted into the frequency domain for channel estimation, equalisation, and subcarrier mapping of detected symbols. The mapped symbols are transformed into the time domain before converting them into a serial stream of symbols.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method of detecting a DDX3Y in a sample using antibodies that bind to DDX3Y. Also disclosed herein is a method of detecting a disease in a subject indicated by the presence of DDX3Y. Further disclosed herein is a method of identifying subjects with poor disease prognosis as indicated by the presence of DDX3Y.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/40 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against enzymes
• G01N 33/574 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for cancer
• G01N 33/577 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor involving monoclonal antibodies

Abstract

Various aspects of the instant disclosure relate to a nanostructured agrichemical delivery vehicle. The vehicle has a core-shell structure. The core includes a first polymeric material. The shell at least partially encases the core. The shell includes a second polymeric material. The core, the shell, or both include an agrichemical component distributed about the first polymeric material, the second polymeric material, or both. The release of the agrichemical component from the core, the shell or both is triggered by exposure to at least one of a predetermined enzyme, a predetermined pH, a predetermined biotic secretion, a predetermined temperature, a predetermined moisture content, a predetermined light source.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
• A01N 25/10 - Macromolecular compounds
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides

Abstract

Methods and systems for decomposing a quantum circuit are described A method of decomposing a quantum circuit comprises: dividing the quantum circuit into a first sub- circuit and second sub-circuit; determining a pre-processing unitary operator and a post-processing unitary operator which approximate local evolutions on the first sub- circuit and second sub-circuit; determining gate decompositions of the pre-processing unitary operator and the post-processing unitary operator; and using the gate decompositions of the pre-processing unitary operator and the post-processing unitary operator to determine a gate decomposition of the quantum circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 10/60 - Quantum algorithms, e.g. based on quantum optimisation, or quantum Fourier or Hadamard transforms
• G06F 17/16 - Matrix or vector computation

Abstract

A device includes a holder. The holder has a body defining a longitudinal axis extending through a distal end and a proximal end. A rod has a stem with a distal tip and a proximal head. The stem is in slidable engagement with the holder. The rod is slidable relative to the holder toward the distal end to enable the distal tip to extend beyond the distal end of the holder. A pressure sensing unit is disposed at the proximal end of the holder. An intermediate component is elastically deformable between a first component end and a second component end. A pocket is defined between a membrane and the second component end. The pocket may include a pocket of air. The resistive sensor is disposed on the membrane and configured to output a signal responsive to a membrane deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material

Abstract

An integrated pixel cell for a display device and/or optical communication device, an LED array, and method of fabricating an integrated pixel cell for a display device and/or optical communication device. The integrated pixel cell for a display device and/or optical communication device comprises a light emitting element; a photo detecting element; CMOS circuitry for the light emitting element and the photo detecting element, wherein the CMOS circuitry, the light emitting element and the photo detecting element are provided on a same substrate of the integrated pixel cell; wherein the photo detecting element is configured to detect a part of radiated light from the light emitting element; and wherein output voltages or currents of the light emitting element and the light detecting element are detectable by a calibration circuit to calibrate the light emitting element's current or light intensity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10F 55/155 - Radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices covered by groups , or being structurally associated with electric light sources and electrically or optically coupled thereto wherein the radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices control the electric light source, e.g. image converters, image amplifiers or image storage devices wherein the radiation-sensitive devices and the electric light source are all semiconductor devices formed in, or on, a common substrate
• H10F 55/255 - Radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices covered by groups , or being structurally associated with electric light sources and electrically or optically coupled thereto wherein the electric light source controls the radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices, e.g. optocouplers wherein the radiation-sensitive devices and the electric light source are all semiconductor devices formed in, or on, a common substrate
• H10F 39/10 - Integrated devices
• H10F 39/18 - Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor [CMOS] image sensorsPhotodiode array image sensors

Abstract

The invention relates to process of preparing a block copolymer, comprising: a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer and composition Y are added into a reactor for polymerization; b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer is added into the reactor after the polymerization of step a) for polymerization to obtain an amphiphilic diblock copolymer; c) at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer is added into the reactor after the polymerization of step b) for polymerization; wherein the composition Y contains: A) at least one halogen molecule or halohydrocarbon which is optionally substituted by cyano, B) at least one iodide salt, and C) at least one radical polymerization initiator, wherein the equivalent ratio of the at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer in step b) to the polymer formed from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer in step a) is in the range from 5 to 60.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
• C08F 212/08 - Styrene
• C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
• C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids

Abstract

Aspects concern a method for asset health evaluation and management, comprising receiving, for each of a plurality of assets, operating condition data of the asset, separating the assets into a plurality of groups taking into account the operating condition data of the assets, determining, for each group, an expected failure probability based on the baseline statistical failure probability model, determining an operating condition monitoring data feature of an asset to be evaluated, determining, the probability distribution of the condition monitoring data feature, determining, for each group, a conditional probability that the asset to be evaluated belongs to the group given the observed condition data as prior event, determining, the expected failure probability of the asset to be evaluated by the summation of conditional probability of belonging to each group times the failure probability of each groups, wherein for each group, the respective failure probability is calculated by the baseline failure probability model that is fitted from statistical results, and determining the expected asset health index based on the expected failure probability for the asset to be evaluated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply

Abstract

This document describes a LiDAR inertial odometry module that employs a hybrid continuous time optimization technique to mitigate errors introduced by human motion when low-cost and compact wearable mapping systems are used to implement LiDAR inertial odometry methods for collecting LiDAR-based 3D maps of structures and complex environments.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/16 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigatedDead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a thermogalvanic cell material suitable for use in a wound dressing, comprising: a biocompatible hydrophobic polymeric material; and a biocompatible ionically- crosslinked hydrogel material, wherein: the biocompatible polymeric material is provided in the form of a non-woven three-dimensional network formed from nanofibers having a first surface, a second surface and a middle portion therebetween; the biocompatible ionically- crosslinked hydrogel material is located in the middle portion of the three-dimensional network, such that the ionically-crosslinked hydrogel material encapsulates at least part of the nanofibers in the middle portion of the non-woven three-dimensional network; and the ionically-crosslinked hydrogel material is crosslinked by at least two multivalent metal ions that form a redox couple. Also disclosed herein are a device suitable for use as a wound dressing, a wound dressing, and a method of making the thermogalvanic cell material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 10/17 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device
• H10N 10/851 - Thermoelectric active materials comprising inorganic compositions
• A61F 13/01 - Non-adhesive bandages or dressings
• A61L 15/22 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing macromolecular materials
• A61L 15/28 - Polysaccharides or their derivatives
• A61L 26/00 - Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, liquid bandages
• C08L 5/04 - Alginic acidDerivatives thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to an adenylate cyclase 1 inhibitor or a K+ATP channel opener for use in preventing or treating a ciliopathy comprising the step of administering to a subject in need of preventing or treating a ciliopathy, a therapeutically effective amount of an adenylate cyclase 1 inhibitor or a K+ ATP channel opener.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• A61P 13/12 - Drugs for disorders of the urinary system of the kidneys
• A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
• A61K 31/52 - Purines, e.g. adenine
• A61K 31/517 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinazoline, perimidine
• A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin
• A61K 31/4704 - 2-Quinolinones, e.g. carbostyril

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a computing module that is configured to detect vascular mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by generating an MCI assessment score. The score is determined by a trained machine learning model, which is configured to process inputs generated by the user as the user completes a plurality of games that are accessible through an interface module communicatively connected to the computing module. The machine learning model is trained based on correlations between clinical data of subjects and gameplay data acquired from the subjects when the subjects complete a series of predesigned games. In various embodiments, the plurality of games are developed to obtain behavioural and cognitive markers including executive function, processing speed, apathy and disinhibition.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A63F 13/44 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment involving timing of operations, e.g. performing an action within a time slot

Abstract

In an example method for generating a site-specific alloyed section of a three-dimensional (3D) object during three-dimensional printing, individual layers of a metal-based build material are patterned, based on a digital 3D object model of the 3D object, with a binder agent to form an intermediate structure. A first portion of at least one of the individual layers is patterned, based on the digital 3D object model, with an alloying agent to form a pattern of the site-specific alloyed section. A second portion of at least one of the individual layers is patterned, based on the digital 3D object model, with a diffusion barrier agent to form a perimeter pattern at an edge of at least a portion of the site-specific alloyed section. The intermediate structure is exposed to a heat treatment to form the 3D object.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 10/38 - Process control to achieve specific product aspects, e.g. surface smoothness, density, porosity or hollow structures
• B22F 10/14 - Formation of a green body by jetting of binder onto a bed of metal powder
• B22F 10/50 - Treatment of workpieces or articles during build-up, e.g. treatments applied to fused layers during build-up
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for training a multi-task neural network for predicting a plurality of T tasks, T≥2, simultaneously based on input data, the method comprising: a) providing a multi-task neural network, a training dataset for training the neural network on the plurality of T tasks, and a validation dataset ′ for validating the neural network on the plurality of T tasks; and b) training the multi-task neural network for the plurality of T tasks across a predefined number Nepoch of training epochs by using the training dataset and the validation dataset ′ such that a combined loss function is minimized within the predefined number Nepoch of training epochs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/0985 - Hyperparameter optimisationMeta-learningLearning-to-learn
• G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to a fluid control device (200) and systems and methods comprising the device (200). The device (200) comprises an outer body (210) for communicating a first liquid, and an inner body (220) for communicating a second liquid. The inner body (220) is disposed and fluidically sealed within the outer body (210) such that the first liquid and second liquid are fluidically isolated from each other. The inner body (220) is expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state against the first liquid in the outer body (210) to discharge the first liquid from the outer body (210). The inner body (220) is contractable to the contracted state to discharge the second liquid from the inner body (220). 2A

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/06 - Energy recovery
• F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosisHyperfiltration
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis

Abstract

A selected surface of the present disclosure is characterized by a two-tier nanostructure: first-tier nanostructures and second-tier nanostructures disposed on at least a cell wall of the first-tier nanostructures. The first-tier nanostructures define a network of cells, each with a cell wall and a recessed core. The core is predominantly formed of a first phase of an additively formed aluminum alloy, and the cell wall is predominantly formed of a second phase of the same additively formed aluminum alloy. A method of forming the two-tier nanostructure includes preferential etching of the core over the cell wall to form a network of open cells, and a self-limiting formation of the second-tier nanostructure to form a plurality of sub-cavities characterized by nanoscale dimensions smaller than the cell opening of a cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• B82B 1/00 - Nanostructures formed by manipulation of individual atoms or molecules, or limited collections of atoms or molecules as discrete units
• B22F 3/11 - Making porous workpieces or articles
• B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B82B 3/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures by manipulation of individual atoms or molecules, or limited collections of atoms or molecules as discrete units

Abstract

In some aspects, a method for scheduling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is provided. The HVAC system includes an air conditioning plant, at least one air handling unit (AHU) in connection with the air conditioning plant, and the at least one AHU is configured to serve a plurality of zones. The method includes: obtaining zone environmental information including a zone temperature, a zone air quality indicator and zone set-points for the plurality of zones that include zone temperature set-points and zone air quality set-points. The method also includes obtaining conditioned air temperature and conditioned air quality indicator and fresh air temperature of fresh air configured to mix with return air of the conditioned air to form pre-conditioned air and determining a minimum conditioned air conditioned air supply rate and a return air ratio based on a conditioned air function of parameters including the obtained information.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
• F24F 11/63 - Electronic processing
• F24F 11/74 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 110/70 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

A method of building a privacy-preserving neural network model is provided. The method includes: performing first neural network operations using a non-private neural network of the privacy-preserving neural network model based on first input data in plaintext to produce first output data in plaintext, whereby the non-private neural network is pre-trained and learnable parameters of the non-private neural network are fixed while performing the first neural network operations; encrypting the first output data from the non-private neural network using a homomorphic encryption method to produce first encrypted data; and performing second neural network operations homomorphically using a private neural network of the privacy-preserving neural network model based on the first encrypted data to produce second encrypted data, whereby learnable parameters of the private neural network are trained while performing the second neural network operations. There is also provided a corresponding system for building a privacy-preserving neural network model, as well as method and system for performing privacy-preserving prediction using the privacy-preserving neural network model built.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
• G06N 3/0464 - Convolutional networks [CNN, ConvNet]

Abstract

An extracellular vesicle (EV) exhibiting anti-bacterial and wound healing functions, wherein the EV is derived/obtained /isolated from a mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) which has been primed with one or more species of bacteria. Also provided are compositions thereof and uses of the EVs and compositions in the treatment of infections, wound, and aesthetic procedures.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 35/12 - Materials from mammalsCompositions comprising non-specified tissues or cellsCompositions comprising non-embryonic stem cellsGenetically modified cells
• A61K 35/28 - Bone marrowHaematopoietic stem cellsMesenchymal stem cells of any origin, e.g. adipose-derived stem cells
• C12N 5/0775 - Mesenchymal stem cellsAdipose-tissue derived stem cells
• A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics
• A61P 17/02 - Drugs for dermatological disorders for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, scars, keloids, or the like

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a polyimidazolium (PIM) compound for use in the treatment and/or prevention of mastistis in a mammal, and to methods of use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/787 - Polymers containing nitrogen containing heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom
• A61K 47/10 - AlcoholsPhenolsSalts thereof, e.g. glycerolPolyethylene glycols [PEG]PoloxamersPEG/POE alkyl ethers
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• C08G 73/06 - Polycondensates having nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings in the main chain of the macromoleculePolyhydrazidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors

Abstract

A novel in vitro bacteria-infected chronic wound model for robust screening of anti-microbials and wound healing agents. The wound model comprises a wound region surround by skin cells, wherein the wound region comprises a bacteria cellulose pellicle which has a biofilm comprising one or more species of bacteria. Also provided are a method of producing the wound model, a screening platform comprising one or more of the wound models, and a method of assessing the anti-microbial activity and/or wound healing activity of an agent using the wound model.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/18 - Testing for antimicrobial activity of a material
• G01N 33/15 - Medicinal preparations
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor

Abstract

The invention relates generally to cellular biology. In particular, the specification teaches a method of detecting and quantifying cellular biological age of a cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/483 - Physical analysis of biological material
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Abstract

A method for increasing dielectric bonding strength during wafer-level processing is incorporated into a hybrid bonding process. A method may include immersing a substrate into a chemical bath at atmospheric conditions where the chemical bath forms a self-assembled monolayer on metal surfaces of the substrate and selectively depositing a high-k dielectric material to form a dielectric cap on dielectric surfaces of the substrate absent of the self-assembled monolayer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
• H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof
• H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
• H01L 21/762 - Dielectric regions

Abstract

22222222 regeneration temperature of the carbon capture medium by the application of cooling, and during the regeneration stage, the source of heat is provided to the carbon capture medium at a first temperature and exits the carbon capture medium at a second temperature, where the second temperature is lower than the first temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/18 - Absorbing unitsLiquid distributors therefor
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/96 - Regeneration, reactivation or recycling of reactants

Abstract

Binary feature matching methods and systems are described A feature matching method of matching a query binary feature descriptor with a reference binary feature descriptor comprises: allocating reference binary feature descriptors to bins corresponding to leaf nodes of a balanced binary search tree based on bit values of selected bit positions of the reference binary feature descriptors; traversing the binary search tree using the query binary feature descriptor to reach a leaf node and identifying a reference binary feature descriptor allocated to a bin corresponding to the leaf node; and matching the query binary feature descriptor to the identified reference binary feature descriptor if a distance measure between the query binary feature descriptor and the identified reference binary feature descriptor is less than a threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces

Abstract

A method for increasing dielectric bonding strength during wafer-level processing is incorporated into a hybrid bonding process. A method may include immersing a substrate into a chemical bath at atmospheric conditions where the chemical bath forms a self-assembled monolayer on metal surfaces of the substrate and selectively depositing a high-k or high thermal conductivity dielectric material to form a dielectric cap on dielectric surfaces of the substrate absent of the self-assembled monolayer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a pharmaceutical flotation device suitable for extended release of a pharmaceutical product in a stomach of a subject, the flotation device comprising a polymeric matrix that comprises a first polymeric material, a second polymeric material, and a crosslinking agent, wherein the first polymeric material and the second polymeric material form a hydrogel network; and the crosslinking agent is configured to generate additional crosslinks in at least the first polymeric material upon exposure to an aqueous solution having a pH of from 1 to 5, and a method of forming the pharmaceutical flotation device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/06 - OintmentsBases therefor
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 47/02 - Inorganic compounds
• A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
• A61K 47/44 - Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin

Abstract

The technology subject of the application concerns to fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings of amino acid-bound nanoparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/16 - Anti-fouling paintsUnderwater paints
• C09D 7/62 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic modified by treatment with other compounds
• C09D 7/40 - Additives

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a particulate porous material that comprises a crosslinked polymeric matrix including a first set of constitutional units formed from ethylene glycol dimethacrylate monomers, wherein the particulate porous material comprises a plurality of pores having a pore diameter of from about 16 nm to about 50 nm, and the particulate porous material has a porosity of at least 3% (v/v) and a single point total pore volume of at least 0.15 cm3/g. Also disclosed herein are a sorbent cartridge suitable for use in purification of a bodily fluid (e.g. a kidney dialysis treatment, such as a haemodialysis treatment, a peritoneal dialysis treatment or a hemoperfusion treatment), wherein the sorbent cartridge comprises the aforementioned particulate porous material, and a method of performing dialysis (e.g. haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or hemoperfusion), comprising a step of passing a dialysate through the aforementioned sorbent cartridge. Also disclosed herein are use of the aforementioned particulate porous material to adsorb beta-2 microglobulin, a method of removing beta-2 microglobulin from a fluid comprising providing a fluid comprising beta-2 microglobulin, and exposing said fluid to the aforementioned particulate porous material, and a method of preparing the aforementioned particulate porous material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/06 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group
• B01J 20/02 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material
• B01J 41/00 - Anion exchangeUse of material as anion exchangersTreatment of material for improving the anion exchange properties
• C08J 9/16 - Making expandable particles
• C08F 22/10 - Esters
• A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes

Abstract

An example of a three-dimensionally printed object includes a bulk portion having a ferritic microstructure; and a site-specific alloyed section having a pearlite microstructure. The three-dimensionally printed object may be generated using different examples of a three-dimensional (3D) printing method. Each example of the 3D printing method utilizes a two-stage heat treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
• B22F 10/14 - Formation of a green body by jetting of binder onto a bed of metal powder
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

A non-volatile memory includes: a buffer region in direct contact with a first electrode; and a principal memory region between the second electrode and the buffer region. The principal memory region includes: a first active region disposed in direct contact with the buffer region; a second active region with a second oxygen concentration that is lower than a first oxygen concentration of the first active region; a first scavenger region formed with a third oxygen concentration that is lower than the second oxygen concentration; and a second scavenger region disposed in direct contact with the second electrode, the second scavenger region being formed with a fourth oxygen concentration. Each of the second active region and the second scavenger region is disposed in direct contact with the first scavenger region, the second active region and the second scavenger region being formed physically spaced apart from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 70/00 - Solid-state devices having no potential barriers, and specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating or switching
• H10B 63/00 - Resistance change memory devices, e.g. resistive RAM [ReRAM] devices

Abstract

Methods involving physics-informed deep learning to help solve inverse problems of solid materials/structures related to unknown geometry include (1) identifying and characterizing unknown materials/structures and defects with accuracy and predictive capability and limited non-destructive measurements, and/or (2) designing geometrical features and parameters of solid materials and structures to achieve optimized and/or improved performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G16C 60/00 - Computational materials science, i.e. ICT specially adapted for investigating the physical or chemical properties of materials or phenomena associated with their design, synthesis, processing, characterisation or utilisation

Abstract

There is provided a computer-implemented method for diagnosing machine learning model underperformance or failures, comprising: embedding validation data samples and text string phrase candidates in a joint embedding space to generate data embeddings and text embeddings; receiving a trained machine learning model; conducting inference with the validation dataset using the trained machine learning model to obtain numerical metrics per validation data sample; generating a spatio-temporal relationship representation for the validation data samples; determining a plurality of data slices; and generating a semantic description for each data slice based on the text embeddings. There is further provided a computing system for diagnosing machine learning model underperformance or failures, computer programs, machine-readable storage media, data carrier signals and use of the computer-implemented method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06N 5/022 - Knowledge engineeringKnowledge acquisition
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

Abstract

Various embodiments may relate to an optical detector including a first photosensitive element including a two-dimensional material. The optical detector may also include a second photosensitive element including the two-dimensional material, the second photosensitive element forming a first homojunction with the first photosensitive element. The optical detector may further include a third photosensitive element including the two-dimensional material, the third photosensitive element forming a second homojunction with the first photosensitive element. An armchair (AC) orientation of the first photosensitive element may be along a first direction, while an armchair orientation (AC) of the second photosensitive element may be along a second direction different from the first direction, and an armchair orientation of the third photosensitive element may be along a third direction different from the first direction and different from the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10F 30/10 - Individual radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices in which radiation controls the flow of current through the devices, e.g. photodetectors the devices being sensitive to infrared radiation, visible or ultraviolet radiation, and having no potential barriers, e.g. photoresistors
• H10F 30/21 - Individual radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices in which radiation controls the flow of current through the devices, e.g. photodetectors the devices having potential barriers, e.g. phototransistors the devices being sensitive to infrared, visible or ultraviolet radiation
• G01J 3/00 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours
• G01J 4/00 - Measuring polarisation of light

Abstract

A brine management system and method. The system includes one or more nanofiltration (NF) stages and one or more reverse osmosis (RO) stages. The one or more NF stages are configured to perform a diafiltration process. Each of the one or more NF stages is configured to process a NF feed and produce a NF permeate and a NF retentate. The one or more NF stages cooperatively produces a first brine output of the system. Each of the one or more RO stages is configured to process an RO feed and produce an RO permeate and an RO retentate. At least a part of the RO retentate forms a second brine output of the system. The RO feed to each of the one or more RO stages is exclusively formed from the one or more NF permeate from all of the one or more NF stages.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosisHyperfiltration
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
• C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a gripper and a gripper system. The gripper comprises: a housing; a finger body movable relative to the housing along a finger axis, the finger body comprising: actuating members, each defining: a pair of contact surfaces disposed opposing each other and a path formed passing through the pair of contact surfaces; connecting members, each movably coupled between a respective pair of the actuating members; and an elongated member passing through the respective path of selected ones of the plurality of actuating members to define a respective first axis, the elongated member being fixedly coupled to a distal one of the actuating member, wherein for each selected ones of the actuating members, at least one of the pair of contact surfaces forms a first tilt in relative to the respective first axis, the first tilt being characterized by: in relative to the first axis, forming a first oblique angle about a respective second axis and forming a second oblique angle about a respective third axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/12 - Gripping heads having finger members with flexible finger members
• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements

Abstract

26434222326342223643422233 to form black silicon; (iii) applying graphene on the black silicon.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10F 30/227 - Individual radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices in which radiation controls the flow of current through the devices, e.g. photodetectors the devices having potential barriers, e.g. phototransistors the devices being sensitive to infrared, visible or ultraviolet radiation the devices having only one potential barrier, e.g. photodiodes the potential barrier being a Schottky barrier
• H10F 71/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices covered by this subclass
• H10F 77/70 - Surface textures, e.g. pyramid structures
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites

Abstract

ggg. A 4D printed dental aligner comprising the printable shape memory polymer composition is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/08 - Mouthpiece-type retainers
• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
• C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
• C08L 33/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
• C08L 33/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material

Abstract

Herein disclosed is a microfluidic device comprising: semi-spiral-shaped channels in fluid communication with (i) at least two inlet ports and (ii) at least two outlet ports, wherein the at least two inlet ports comprise: a sample inlet port and a sheath inlet port, wherein the sample inlet port is in fluid communication with sample inlet channels, each of the sample inlet channels is connected to one semi-spiral-shaped channel, and wherein the sheath inlet port is in fluid communication with sheath inlet channels, each of the sheath inlet channels is connected to one semi-spiral-shaped channel; wherein the at least two outlet ports comprise a first outlet port and each of the semi-spiral-shaped channels has a first outlet channel connected to the first outlet port, and wherein each first outlet channel is longer than any other outlet channel connected to the same semi-spiral-shaped channel. A method of fractionating particles is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Abstract

A micromanipulator comprising: a first frame portion defining an axial direction extending from a first proximal end to a first distal end; a second frame portion; a tool holder coupled to the second frame portion; a first connecting portion coupling the second frame portion and the first frame portion at the first distal end in resilient pivotable coupling; and a second connecting portion coupling the second frame portion and the first frame portion at the first proximal end in resilient pivotable coupling. The first frame portion, the second frame portion, the first connecting portion, and a second connecting portion form a flexural frame. The flexural frame is resiliently biased to a first frame state in which the tool holder is in a retracted position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
• A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61B 90/20 - Surgical microscopes characterised by non-optical aspects

Abstract

In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, an electronic device is described. An example electronic device includes a processor and memory storing executable instructions that when executed cause the processor to receive an image of a polymer melt pool captured during crystallization of the polymer melt pool. The instructions also cause the processor to measure brightness of the polymer melt pool in the captured image. The instructions further cause the processor to determine crystallization information of the polymer melt pool based on the measured brightness of the polymer melt pool.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes

Abstract

Various embodiments relate generally to the field of nucleic acid amplification and detection, in particular loop-mediated isothermal nucleic acid amplification and the detection of amplicons using designed detection probes. Moreover, various embodiments also relate to methods and kits for determining the presence or quantity of point mutations in a target nucleic acid molecule in a sample using loop-mediated isothermal amplification, which may be used for identifying genetic variants. In one aspect, the detection probe is a single-stranded probe comprising a nucleotide sequence fully complementary to a nucleotide sequence of the probe binding site comprising the point mutation. In another aspect, the detection probe comprising a nucleotide complementary to the point mutation at the penultimate base relative to the 3′ end of the detection probe.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
• C12Q 1/70 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving virus or bacteriophage

Abstract

The present invention relates to isolated polynucleotides or polypeptides that lead to improved plant oil yields. Disclosed herein is an isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide that is distinguished from a wild-type Wrinkledt polypeptide by at least one amino acid substitution in the wild-type Wrinkledt amino acid sequence. In an embodiment, the at least one amino acid substitution comprises an amino acid substitution at a position corresponding to position 74 as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1. In another embodiment, the substitution at position 74 is an amino acid substitution to a positively charged residue, wherein the positively charged residue is arginine or lysine.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

A printhead for three-dimensional printing of concrete includes a main body and a regulator device. The main body includes a multi-stage, convergent-divergent cylinder, shearing blades, a pressure chamber, and a secondary inlet. The pressure chamber surrounds the cylinder for temporary storage and regulated processing of a secondary fluid. The secondary inlet transfers the secondary fluid from the pressure chamber to the multi-stage, convergent-divergent cylinder to form a mixture, which is discharged from the printhead. The printhead can, for example, be used for additive manufacturing of cement-based materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B28B 17/02 - Conditioning the material prior to shaping
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor

Abstract

A printhead (100) for three-dimensional printing of concrete includes a main body (120) and a regulator device (140). The main body (120) includes a multi-stage, convergent-divergent cylinder (125a), shearing blades (126), a pressure chamber (128), and a secondary inlet (130). The pressure chamber (128) surrounds the cylinder for temporary storage and regulated processing of a secondary fluid. The secondary inlet (130) transfers the secondary fluid from the pressure chamber (128) to the multi-stage, convergent-divergent cylinder (125a) to form a mixture, which is discharged from the printhead (100). The printhead can, for example, be used for additive manufacturing of cement-based materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B01F 23/232 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles
• B01F 23/237 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media
• B01F 25/314 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows wherein additional components are introduced at the circumference of the conduit
• B01F 25/433 - Mixing tubes wherein the shape of the tube influences the mixing, e.g. mixing tubes with varying cross-section or provided with inwardly extending profiles
• B28C 5/06 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions without using driven mechanical means effecting the mixing the mixing being effected by the action of a fluid
• B28C 5/46 - Arrangements for applying super- or sub-atmospheric pressure during mixingArrangements for cooling or heating during mixing
• C04B 40/02 - Selection of the hardening environment
• E04G 21/04 - Devices for both conveying and distributing

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a conductive composite material, comprising a pollen-based substrate layer, an elastomeric adhesive layer on top of the pollen-based substrate layer, a biocompatible polymer substrate layer on top of the elastomeric adhesive layer, and a metal layer on top of the biocompatible polymer substrate layer and a method of forming the same. Also disclosed herein is a stretchable biopolymer-based heating pad comprising a pollen-based substrate layer, a cured polymeric layer or a metal layer on top of the pollen-based substrate layer, where, when present, the cured polymeric layer comprises a cured polymeric material and a metal, an encapsulation coating comprising a polymeric material that encapsulates the cured polymeric layer or the metal layer, wherein the pollen-based substrate layer and the cured polymeric layer are patterned to provide a heating pad and the method of forming the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 7/08 - Warming pads, pans or matsHot-water bottles
• A61F 7/00 - Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
• A61F 7/02 - Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
• H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
• H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs

Abstract

A system comprises one or more sensors for determining sensor data, the sensor data including ambient parameters internal to the enclosure; a controller comprising one or more sensor interfaces configured to communicate with one or more sensors to receive the sensor data; one or more processors; and memory storing computer instructions configured to perform: determining, based on the sensor data, an existence or probability of condensation within the enclosure; and decreasing a dead time of the one or more soft switching mechanisms based on the existence or probability of condensation within the enclosure, the decreasing the dead time increasing heat in the converter circuitry to assist in addressing the existence or probability of condensation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/38 - Means for preventing simultaneous conduction of switches
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

Abstract

The present disclosure refers to a method of preparing a hydrogel, comprising: (i) preparing a mixture of water-soluble polymer, inorganic acid, and radiation-reflecting inorganic particles; (ii) adding a crosslinking agent to the mixture to form a hydrogel precursor; (iii) freezing and thawing the hydrogel precursor thereby forming a hydrogel, wherein the hydrogel precursor comprises: about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of water-soluble polymer; about 0.3 wt % to about 2.5 wt % of inorganic acid; about 0.05 wt % to about 0.5 wt % of crosslinking agent; and about 3 wt % to about 70 wt % of a radiation-reflecting inorganic particle, wherein the wt % is based on the total weight of the hydrogel precursor. The present disclosure also refers to a hydrogel precursor, and a hydrogel obtained by the method disclosed herein. The present disclosure also refers to a hydrogel comprising: about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of water-soluble polymer; about 0.1 wt % to about 1.5 wt % of crosslinking agent; and about 3 wt % to about 70 wt % of a radiation-reflecting inorganic particle, wherein the wt % is based on the total weight of the hydrogel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels
• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
• C08K 3/30 - Sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing compounds
• C08K 5/07 - AldehydesKetones

Abstract

A system comprises one or more sensors for determining sensor data, the sensor data including ambient parameters internal to the enclosure; a controller comprising one or more sensor interfaces configured to communicate with one or more sensors to receive the sensor data; one or more processors; and memory storing computer instructions configured to perform: determining, based on the sensor data, an existence or probability of condensation within the enclosure; and decreasing a dead time of the one or more soft switching mechanisms based on the existence or probability of condensation within the enclosure, the decreasing the dead time increasing heat in the converter circuitry to assist in addressing the existence or probability of condensation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/28 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• G05D 22/02 - Control of humidity characterised by the use of electric means
• H02M 1/38 - Means for preventing simultaneous conduction of switches
• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

Abstract

The current invention relates to a gripping member, the member comprising a base portion formed from a rubber-to-glass phase transitioning material; and one or more fibrils extending from the base portion made from a rubber-to-glass phase transitioning material, wherein the rubber-to-glass phase transitioning material can transition from a glass phase to a rubber phase upon application of a stimulus and return to the glass phase in an absence of the stimulus; has an elastic modulus of less than 1 MPa in the rubber phase; and the transition from a glass phase to a rubber phase occurs in the one or more fibrils having a radius of at least 0.1 mm in size.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B25J 15/12 - Gripping heads having finger members with flexible finger members
• C09J 7/30 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by the adhesive composition
• C09J 163/00 - Adhesives based on epoxy resinsAdhesives based on derivatives of epoxy resins

Abstract

122 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, where said compounds of formula (I) are 3,5-dialkoxypyridine (DARQ) analogues of bedaquiline (BDQ) and may be used in the treatment of a nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/4709 - Non-condensed quinolines containing further heterocyclic rings
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• C07D 403/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links

Abstract

A method of training a knowledge distillation based continual semantic segmentation model may include training the continual semantic segmentation model based on training data, predicting a probability for each class of an output of a current continual semantic segmentation model that has been generated by being trained and a probability for each class of an output of an old continual semantic segmentation model, expanding a class related to the old continual semantic segmentation model so that a spatial dimension of a class related to the old continual semantic segmentation model is the same as a spatial dimension of a class related to the current continual semantic segmentation model, calculating knowledge distillation loss based on the predicted probability for each class, and updating the current continual semantic segmentation model based on the knowledge distillation loss.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 5/022 - Knowledge engineeringKnowledge acquisition

Abstract

A method of bandgap tuning of co-evaporated perovskite by a solution process is provided. The method may include providing a co-evaporated perovskite, and treating a surface of the co-evaporated perovskite with a halide-based solution to diffuse the halide-based solution into the co-evaporated perovskite thereby doping it with a halide dopant to form a doped co-evaporated perovskite, wherein the doped co-evaporated perovskite has a characteristic bandgap that is shifted towards a smaller wavelength as compared to the characteristic bandgap of the co-evaporated perovskite before the doping. A doped co-evaporated perovskite having a tuned bandgap, and a solar cell including the doped co-evaporated perovskite is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10K 71/15 - Deposition of organic active material using liquid deposition, e.g. spin coating characterised by the solvent used
• H10K 30/10 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation comprising heterojunctions between organic semiconductors and inorganic semiconductors
• H10K 30/50 - Photovoltaic [PV] devices

Abstract

The current invention relates to a compound of formula (I): where X− represents a counterion and A represents an amino acid moiety that is cleavable by an enzyme associated with a leukocyte, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
• A61K 47/65 - Peptidic linkers, binders or spacers, e.g. peptidic enzyme-labile linkers
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to a system (100) and method (200) for forming microparticles (140) for culturing organoids. The system (100) comprises: a droplet generator (110) comprising a nozzle (112) for producing droplets (114); a supply apparatus (120) for communicating an aqueous solution to the droplet generator (110), the aqueous solution comprising a hydrogel, organoid cells, and a crosslinking agent; a collection apparatus (130) for collecting the droplets (114) produced from the nozzle (112), each droplet (114) comprising the aqueous solution. The collection apparatus (130) comprises a thin film of oil surfactant (132) that is immiscible with the droplets (114), such that the droplets (114) are separately collected on the thin film of oil surfactant (132) and thereby forming discrete microparticles (140). The hydrogel in the microparticles (140) is solidifiable by the crosslinking agent to form an extracellular matrix for culturing organoids from the organoid cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
• C12N 11/04 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier entrapped within the carrier, e.g. gel or hollow fibres
• B01J 13/14 - Polymerisation, crosslinking