Abstract: Systems and methods for depth estimation are provided. One aspect of the systems and methods includes obtaining an image. Another aspect of the systems and methods includes generating a depth map of the image using a monocular depth estimation (MDE) network, where the MDE network is trained using training data including edge data generated by a depth edge estimation (DEE) network.

Abstract: Any point in time backups for distributed consistency is disclosed. IOs from a consistency group are received by multiple aggregators and stored in corresponding journals. In response to a bookmark, the multiple journals are synthesized to create a do stream or to add the multiple journals to the do stream. A full synchronization operation can be performed simultaneously with replication operations.

Abstract: Provided is a water carbonation unit including: at least one water feed and at least one pressurised carbon-dioxide feed; a merging duct extending between a first, closed end and a second end, the at least one water feed and at least one carbon-dioxide feed opening into said duct at said first end; said second end opening into a mixing chamber linked to a carbonated water outlet; the carbonated water outlet configured to restrict outflow of carbonated water from the chamber to thereby maintain pressure within the chamber while carbonated water flows out of the carbonated water outlet.

Abstract: Sampling data is disclosed. A region of a map to be rendered is determined. It is determined that a first subregion is included in the region. Data points associated with subregions in a neighborhood of the first subregion are analyzed to determine a regional density of points. Data points associated with the first subregion are sampled based on the regional density of points.

Abstract: Provided is a water carbonation unit including: at least one water feed and at least one pressurised carbon-dioxide feed; a merging duct extending between a first, closed end and a second end, the at least one water feed and at least one carbon-dioxide feed opening into said duct at said first end; said second end opening into a mixing chamber linked to a carbonated water outlet; the carbonated water outlet configured to restrict outflow of carbonated water from the chamber to thereby maintain pressure within the chamber while carbonated water flows out of the carbonated water outlet.

Abstract: Sampling data is disclosed. A region of a map to be rendered is determined. It is determined that a first subregion is included in the region. Data points associated with subregions in a neighborhood of the first subregion are analyzed to determine a regional density of points. Data points associated with the first subregion are sampled based on the regional density of points.

Abstract: Sampling map labels is disclosed. A region of a map to be rendered is determined. It is determined that a first subregion is included in the region. Map labels associated with subregions in a neighborhood of the first subregion are analyzed to determine a regional density of map labels. Map labels associated with the first subregion are sampled based on the regional density of map labels.

Abstract: This invention is directed to filtration system, filtration apparatus and methods of use thereof, wherein the filtration system comprises a solid support, perylene diimide based membrane layer and a polymer, specifically a Nafion polymer. The system and apparatus of this invention enables filtration of solutes such as: dyes, salts, heavy metal ions, pharmaceuticals and small organic molecules.

Abstract: This invention is directed to separation, optimization and purification of nano-materials using self-assembled perylene diimide membranes, wherein said perylene diimide membrane is recyclable.

Abstract: Sampling map labels is disclosed. A region of a map to be rendered is determined. It is determined that a first subregion is included in the region. Map labels associated with subregions in a neighborhood of the first subregion are analyzed to determine a regional density of map labels. Map labels associated with the first subregion are sampled based on the regional density of map labels.

Abstract: This invention is directed to separation, optimization and purification of nano-materials using self-assembled perylene diimide membranes, wherein said perylene diimide membrane is recyclable.