Abstract: Techniques are provided for implementing storage block balancing using volume part migration. One method comprises obtaining a capacity utilization of storage blocks each storing a portion of one or more storage volumes; and when the capacity utilization of a given storage block is above an upper target threshold, migrating a volume part of the given storage block to a different storage block having a capacity utilization below a lower target threshold, wherein the different storage block is within a same storage pool as the given storage block, and wherein the volume part comprises a subset of a storage volume.

Abstract: A system for determining feed intake of a cow, the system including: at least one sensor configured to be positioned on a collar and/or ear-tag of a cow, wherein the sensor is configured to collect data associated with head movements of the cow, a processor in communication with a memory module, the memory module having stored thereon program code, the program code executable by the processor to: receive signals from the at least one sensor, preprocess the received signals by classifying different time blocks of the received signal into classes of behaviors of the cow, extract a plurality of features based, at least in part, on the classified time blocks, and calculate the feed intake of the cow based on the one or more extracted features.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for executing intent classification based on user feedback in a digital assistant environment. Using a natural language processor, an audio input received from user is processed. At least one implicit feedback parameter is extracted from the processed audio input. The feedback parameter classifies an intent derived from the audio input received from the user. The extracted feedback parameter is stored in a replay memory. The replay memory stores labeled data associated with the audio input received from the user. Based on the processed audio input and the labeled data, an initial response to the received audio input is determined. Modeling of the extracted implicit feedback parameter and the stored labeled data is executed. An updated response to the received audio input is generated.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for allowing controlled access of a tool to all sides of an elevated tissue in body of a patient, the system including: a rail configured to surround the elevated tissue; and at least one vehicle configured to move along the rail and carry at least one tool configured to manipulate the elevated tissue. Also provided is a method for cutting an elevated tissue in a body of a patient, the method including: inserting a rail to a vicinity of the elevated tissue; surrounding the elevated tissue with the rail; placing a vehicle on the rail; connecting a cutting device to the vehicle; and moving the vehicle along the rail while cutting the elevated tissue with the cutting device. Additional embodiments of the system and method are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for executing intent classification based on user feedback in a digital assistant environment. Using a natural language processor, an audio input received from user is processed. At least one implicit feedback parameter is extracted from the processed audio input. The feedback parameter classifies an intent derived from the audio input received from the user. The extracted feedback parameter is stored in a replay memory. The replay memory stores labeled data associated with the audio input received from the user. Based on the processed audio input and the labeled data, an initial response to the received audio input is determined. Modeling of the extracted implicit feedback parameter and the stored labeled data is executed. An updated response to the received audio input is generated.

Abstract: A needle and pre-filled syringe system that provides ultra-low dosage waste and automatic needlestick protection. A syringe assembly is pre-filled with an injection material. A needle head assembly attaches to the syringe assembly. A spacer is disposed between the needle head assembly and the syringe assembly. The spacer has a central opening. The needle head assembly supports a needle with a needle base. When assembled, the needle base passed into the central opening of the spacer. The needle head assembly also contains a safety slide that can selectively cover the needle. During an injection, pressure and/or contact with the plunger head causes the spacer to contact and move the safety slide. The safety slide moves to cover the needle during the injection procedure, therein rendering the needle safe before the injection process is even complete.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for probabilistic word embeddings for text classification. A text classification system receives a message including a keyword and determines an embedding probability distribution representing the keyword. The text classification system then determines an embedding value for the keyword based on the embedding probability distribution. The text classification system uses the embedding value as input into a set of mathematical functions, yielding a first set of coefficient values for the keyword. Each respective mathematical function from the set corresponds to a respective classification label from a set of classification labels and defines a continuous surface.

Abstract: A needle and syringe system that provides ultra-low dosage waste and automatic needlestick protection. A syringe assembly is provided that contains a barrel and a plunger. A tubular spacer is disposed in the barrel. A needle head assembly is provided that includes a collar and a needle. A safety slide is positioned between the needle and the collar. The safety slide has a sheathing tube that surrounds part of the needle. The safety slide can move relative the needle. In a first position, the sheathing tube does not extend beyond the sharpened end of the needle. In a second position, the sheathing tube extends beyond the sharpened end of the needle. When advanced, the plunger head moves the tubular spacer. The tubular spacer passes over the base of the needle and presses against the safety slide. The safety slide is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for probabilistic word embeddings for text classification. A text classification system receives a message including a keyword and determines an embedding probability distribution representing the keyword. The text classification system then determines an embedding value for the keyword based on the embedding probability distribution. The text classification system uses the embedding value as input into a set of mathematical functions, yielding a first set of coefficient values for the keyword. Each respective mathematical function from the set corresponds to a respective classification label from a set of classification labels and defines a continuous surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for efficient use of word embeddings for text classification. A text classification system receives a message including a keyword and determines an embedding value for the keyword. The text classification system uses the embedding value as input into each mathematical function in a set mathematical functions, yielding a first set of coefficient values for the keyword. Each respective mathematical function corresponds to a respective intent and defines a continuous surface determined from a subset of coefficient values and embedding values for a set of known keywords. For each intent, the text classification system calculates a probability score based on the respective coefficient value from the set of coefficient values that corresponds to the respective intent, yielding a set of probability scores for the message, and the assigns an intent to the message based on the set of probability scores for the message.

Abstract: A needle and pre-filled syringe system that provides ultra-low dosage waste and automatic needlestick protection. A syringe assembly is pre-filled with an injection material. A needle head assembly attaches to the syringe assembly. A spacer is disposed between the needle head assembly and the syringe assembly. The spacer has a central opening. The needle head assembly supports a needle with a needle base. When assembled, the needle base passed into the central opening of the spacer. The needle head assembly also contains a safety slide that can selectively cover the needle. During an injection, pressure and/or contact with the plunger head causes the spacer to contact and move the safety slide. The safety slide moves to cover the needle during the injection procedure, therein rendering the needle safe before the injection process is even complete.

Abstract: A needle and syringe system that provides ultra-low dosage waste and automatic needlestick protection. A syringe assembly is provided that contains a barrel and a plunger. A tubular spacer is disposed in the barrel. A needle head assembly is provided that includes a collar and a needle. A safety slide is positioned between the needle and the collar. The safety slide has a sheathing tube that surrounds part of the needle. The safety slide can move relative the needle. In a first position, the sheathing tube does not extend beyond the sharpened end of the needle. In a second position, the sheathing tube extends beyond the sharpened end of the needle. When advanced, the plunger head moves the tubular spacer. The tubular spacer passes over the base of the needle and presses against the safety slide. The safety slide is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A spectrometric sensor for measuring a spectra value of a flowing fluid. The spectrometric sensor comprises a light source for emitting a first light flux toward a sample of the flowing fluid, a light detector for measuring a first intensity of a reflection of the first light flux from the flowing fluid and a second intensity of a second light flux received via the flowing fluid, and a control unit configured for generating at least one spectra value according to at least one of the first and second intensities.

Abstract: Systems, method, and computer program products for provisioning video and data services using a deep modulation Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP) architecture in a traditional Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) network are described. The deep-modulation CCAP architecture includes a remote conversion unit (e.g., that includes one or more modulators and demodulators to perform signal modulation and demodulation) connected to a CCAP core through a digital optical medium (e.g., an optical fiber) to achieve higher network capacity as well as cost and power consumption reduction.

Abstract: A method for determining a concentration of at least one component of milk includes measuring impedance values between two electrodes associated with a cell containing a milk sample at each of at least three frequencies, and estimating a concentration of the at least one component from a polynomial expression in which the impedance values at the at least three frequencies are variables.

Abstract: A method for on-line channeling of milk based on predicted coagulation properties where the method comprises sampling raw milk from a milk line between a milking station and a collection point, performing spectral analysis of one or more of optical transmission, optical reflectance, scatter and fluorescence on the raw milk sample, predicting at least one coagulation parameter on-line based on the spectral analysis, and channeling milk from the milking station on-line to one of a plurality of destinations based on the at least one coagulation parameter.

Abstract: A monolithic and non-supported catalyst composition for use in a variety of chemical transformations is provided. Further provided is a process for the catalytic transformation of an organic compound, as well as a process for the catalytic decomposition of a hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A spectrometric sensor for measuring a spectra value of a flowing fluid. The spectrometric sensor comprises a light source for emitting a first light flux toward a sample of the flowing fluid, a light detector for measuring a first intensity of a reflection of the first light flux from the flowing fluid and a second intensity of a second light flux received via the flowing fluid, and a control unit configured for generating at least one spectra value according to at least one of the first and second intensities.

Abstract: A method for on-line channeling of milk based on predicted coagulation properties where the method comprises sampling raw milk from a milk line between a milking station and a collection point, performing spectral analysis of one or more of optical transmission, optical reflectance, scatter and fluorescence on the raw milk sample, predicting at least one coagulation parameter on-line based on the spectral analysis, and channeling milk from the milking station on-line to one of a plurality of destinations based on the at least one coagulation parameter.