Abstract: The present invention deals with activation and start-up procedures of catalysts for the deep HDS of middle distillates for producing ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD), consisting of two in situ activation stages: at stage 1, TGA is applied, and at stage 2, DMDS is used; kerosene is the transport means at these stages, which are carried out under given temperature and pressure conditions, and feedstock and hydrogen flows at established times. After the activation of the catalyst in situ, the stabilization stage takes place under selected temperature and pressure conditions, feedstock and hydrogen flow at established times, with which the stabilization of the highly dispersed metallic sulfides is achieved and, in this way, the activity of the catalysts removing contaminants for the production of ULSD is increased.

Abstract: A method for determining whether crude oil has been produced from a hydrocarbon reservoir wellbore that has been drilled using an oil-based mud (OBM). The method includes proving the OBM which contains a tracer, filtering the OBM to obtain an OBM filtrate comprising the tracer, determining a baseline absorbance value for the OBM filtrate containing the tracer, determining a baseline absorbance value for the crude oil, introducing the OBM filtrate into a hydrocarbon reservoir wellbore, conducting a wellbore operation with the OBM, producing a sample from the well, measuring a measured absorbance value for the sample, and comparing the measured absorbance value with the baseline absorbance values for the OBM filtrate and the baseline absorbance value for the crude oil to determine whether crude oil is present in the sample.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a multi-model ensemble of global climate simulation data from a plurality of pre-existing global climate simulation model (GCM) datasets, are disclosed. The methods and systems perform steps of computing a GCM dataset validation measure based on at least one sample statistic for at least one climate variable from the pre-existing GCM dataset; selecting a validated subset of the plurality of pre-existing GCM datasets; selecting a subset of GCM datasets; generating candidate ensembles of GCM datasets; computing an ensemble forecast skill score for each candidate ensemble based on a model analog; generating the multi-model ensemble of GCM datasets by selecting a candidate ensemble with a best ensemble forecast skill score; and training the NN-based climate forecasting model using the multi-model ensemble of GCM datasets. Embodiments of the present invention enable accurate climate forecasting without the need to run new dynamical global climate simulations on supercomputers.

Abstract: Modeling cross-sections of yarn may include receiving yarn simulation input comprising a descriptive model of a general curvature followed by the yarn, providing a plurality of fibers distributed radially from the center of a ply, setting a base position based on parameters, applying a strain model to simulate the effect of stretch forces applied to the yarn, and outputting a yarn model indicating position and directionality of fibers in the yarn. The technology also relates to real-time modeling of a garment comprising a fabric. For instance, real-time modeling of a garment may include providing an input associated with one or more parameters of the fabric, receiving frames of a computer simulated garment, the computer simulated garment including a simulation of the fabric, the fabric simulation including yarns simulated based on a yarn model.

Abstract: Various face discrimination systems may benefit from techniques for providing increased accuracy. For example, certain discriminative face verification systems can benefit from L2-constrained softmax loss. A method can include applying an image of a face as an input to a deep convolutional neural network. The method can also include applying an output of a fully connected layer of the deep convolutional neural network to an L2-normalizing layer. The method can further include determining softmax loss based on an output of the L2-normalizing layer.

Abstract: The technology relates to modeling cross-sections of yarn. For instance, modeling cross-sections of yarn may include receiving yarn simulation input comprising a descriptive model of a general curvature followed by the yarn, providing a plurality of fibers distributed raidally from the center of a ply, setting a base position based on parameters, applying a strain model to simulate the effect of stretch forces applied to the yarn, and outputting a yarn model indicating position and directionality of fibers in the yarn. The technology also relates to real-time modeling of a garment comprising a fabric. For instance, real-time modeling of a garment may include providing an input associated with one or more parameters of the fabric, receiving frames of a computer simulated garment, the computer simulated garment including a simulation of the fabric, the fabric simulation including yarns simulated based on a yarn model.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes various methods of wrapping an item, such as harvested agricultural material, including steps such as unrolling a wrapping material portion from a roll of wrapping material portions, the unrolling starting at a leading end of the wrapping material portion and continuing along a length of the portion towards a trailing end of the portion, each wrapping material portion including a base film, a first adhesive substrate including a bottom adhesive surface attached to a first side of the base film of the wrapping material portion adjacent to the perforation, an outwardly facing first adhesive surface covered by a first release liner with a second adhesive surface facing outwardly and attached to a second side of the base film of the wrapping material portion when on the roll, and further unrolling the wrapping material portion from the roll of wrapping material portions such that the first release liner separates from the first adhesive surface, the first release liner remaining at

Abstract: Various facial recognition systems may benefit from appropriate use of computer systems. For example, certain face analysis systems may benefit from an all-in-one convolutional neural network that has been appropriately configured. A method can include obtaining an image of a face. The method can also include processing the image of the face using a first set of convolutional network layers configured to perform subject-independent tasks. The method can further include subsequently processing the image of the face using a second set of convolutional network layers configured to perform subject-dependent tasks. The second set of convolutional network layers can be integrated with the first set of convolutional network layers to form a single convolutional neural network. The method can additionally include outputting facial image detection results based on the processing and subsequent processing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure may be a wrapping material for formed bales of materials, including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web divided into portions by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations, the web including a first surface and an opposite second surface, each portion having a first adhesive substrate adhered to the first surface of each portion adjacent to each line of perforation, each first adhesive substrate including a first adhesive surface adhered to the first surface of each portion and a second adhesive surface facing outwardly opposite the first adhesive surface, each portion having a second adhesive substrate adhered to the first surface of each portion, each second adhesive substrate including a first adhesive surface adhered to the first surface of each portion and a second adhesive surface facing outwardly opposite the first adhesive surface, and a first release liner overlying the second adhesive surface of the first adhesive substrate and a seco

Abstract: Various face discrimination systems may benefit from techniques for providing increased accuracy. For example, certain discriminative face verification systems can benefit from L2-constrained softmax loss. A method can include applying an image of a face as an input to a deep convolutional neural network. The method can also include applying an output of a fully connected layer of the deep convolutional neural network to an L2-normalizing layer. The method can further include determining softmax loss based on an output of the L2-normalizing layer.

Abstract: Various facial recognition systems may benefit from appropriate use of computer systems. For example, certain face analysis systems may benefit from an all-in-one convolutional neural network that has been appropriately configured. A method can include obtaining an image of a face. The method can also include processing the image of the face using a first set of convolutional network layers configured to perform subject-independent tasks. The method can further include subsequently processing the image of the face using a second set of convolutional network layers configured to perform subject-dependent tasks. The second set of convolutional network layers can be integrated with the first set of convolutional network layers to form a single convolutional neural network. The method can additionally include outputting facial image detection results based on the processing and subsequent processing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure may be a wrapping material for formed bales of materials, including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web divided into portions by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations, the web including a first surface and an opposite second surface, each portion having a first adhesive substrate adhered to the first surface of each portion adjacent to each line of perforation, each first adhesive substrate including a first adhesive surface adhered to the first surface of each portion and a second adhesive surface facing outwardly opposite the first adhesive surface, each portion having a second adhesive substrate adhered to the first surface of each portion, each second adhesive substrate including a third adhesive surface adhered to the first surface of each portion and a fourth adhesive surface facing outwardly opposite the third adhesive surface, and a first release liner overlying the second adhesive surface and a second release liner overlying the f

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: A chest compressor includes a piston (14) that moves in downward and upward strokes within a cylinder (12), with the piston undergoing a smooth reversal at the bottom of the downward stroke. A compression spring, such as a wave spring (60), is positioned to engage the piston only near the end of its downward stroke, to smoothly reverse the piston motion, limit downward force on the patient at the end of the stroke, and avoid a downward pulse due to the momentum of the downwardly-moving piston. A stop (90, 92) is latchable in an inward position to allow reduction in the piston stroke by engaging an outward flange (52) on the piston before the piston has moved fully downward.

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: A chest compressor includes a piston (14) that moves in downward and upward strokes, with the piston undergoing a smooth reversal at the bottom of the downward stroke. A compression spring such as a wave spring (60), is positioned to engage the piston only near the end of its downward stroke, to smoothly reverse the piston motion, limit downward force on the patient at the end of the stroke, and avoid a downward pulse due to the momentum of the downwardly-moving piston. A stop (90, 92) is latchable in an inward position to allow reduction in the piston stroke by engaging an outward flange (56) on the piston before the piston has moved fully downward.

Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a collar stud assembly comprising a spherical magnet and an outer assembly. The outer assembly includes a frame which houses a magnet. The magnet of the frame and the spherical magnet are of opposite polarities and hold an inner collar and an outer collar of shirt between them when engaged. The outer assembly further includes an indent which holds the spherical magnet in a fixed position relative to the outer assembly.

Abstract: An automatic chest compressor (10) for repeatedly compressing the chest of a patient, is constructed to have a small thickness (H) and light weight so it can be readily carried by an emergency worker. The chest compressor includes a piston support (34) at the top, a pressing part (40) at the bottom that presses towards the chest of the patient, and piston side walls (36) that repeatedly elongate to depress the pressing part. The piston side wall are flexible material that is repeatedly curled and uncurled as the side walls move the pressing part respectively up and down.