Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with multi-distance tri-point arbitration are described. In one embodiment, a method includes using a K different distance functions, calculating K per-distance tri-point arbitration similarities between a pair of data points with respect to an arbiter point. A multi-distance tri-point arbitration similarity S between the data points is calculated by determining that the data points are similar when a dominating number of the K per-distance tri-point arbitration similarities indicate that the data points are similar; and determining that the data points are dissimilar when a dominating number of the K per-distance tri-point arbitration similarities indicate that the data points are dissimilar. The multi-distance tri-point arbitration similarity is associated with the data points for use in future processing.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with multi-distance clustering are described. In one embodiment, a method includes reading a multi-distance similarity matrix S that records pair-wise multi-distance similarities between respective pairs of data points in a data set. Each pair-wise similarity is based on distances between a pair of data points calculated using K different distance functions, where K is greater than one. The method includes clustering the data points in the data set into n clusters based on the similarity matrix S. The number of clusters n is not determined prior to the clustering.

Abstract: A method for limiting fitting distortion when welding a fitting to an in-service pipeline—where the fitting includes a thick, longitudinally extending, seam located between fitting halves—involves welding, on each side of the fitting, a middle third section of the seam in a pyramid-like fashion using an inward progression starting from an end of the middle third section along a profile of a seam bevel, and welding outer third sections of the seam using an outward progression from an end adjacent to the middle third section along a profile of the seam bevel. The welding of each of the three sections per side includes a temper bead welding technique of at least two layers to provide stress relief in lieu of traditional post weld heat treatment.

Abstract: Embodiments allow different viewers of a shared display to see different images. Images may have different combinations of polarization and time slices that correspond to filters in glasses worn by the viewers. The images viewed by each of the glasses may be based on the tracked position and orientation of the glasses, so that the images correspond to the user's viewpoint. Different images may be presented to left and right eyes for 3D stereoscopic viewing. The lenses of the glasses may have a filter that selects light of a specific polarization combined with a shutter that passes images during a specific time slice. The polarization filter may select circularly polarized images of a desired orientation and emit linearly polarized images. The shutter may use liquid crystals to twist the linearly polarized images during the desired time slice so that a final linear polarizer passes the image to the viewer.

Abstract: A stereoscopic display method or system includes an image display panel, object tracking sensors, and a means to create first or left, and second or right stereoscopic images based upon viewpoint location. This allows the user to perceive the viewed 3D stereoscopic image as approximately fixed in space. A first embodiment employs differently filtered colored, stereoscopic images. The first and second differently filtered colored images may be perceived as a 3D stereoscopic image by applying anaglyph glasses. In a second embodiment the method of passively polarized glasses may be applied with the result being a stereoscopic image whose location is approximately fixed in space. A third embodiment employs passively polarized anaglyph glasses. This provides the advantage of allowing two different viewers to see different virtual 3D stereoscopic images whose location remains approximately fixed in space.

Abstract: A scalable continuous integration (CI) system and/or method may be provided to manage and implement a plurality of code changes submitted in a code base. In particular, the scalable CI system may use a divide-and-conquer approach in which a set or a queue of code changes may be divided into smaller sets/queues of code changes. The division may continue recursively until the rate of defect introduction per change set, the rate of change set delivery per time, and the pipeline latency in the divided sets/queues satisfy a particular threshold. Change sets in the divided sets/queues that fail particular quality constraints may be removed from the divided sets/queues. After the failed change sets have been removed, the divided sets/queues may be recombined back into one set/queue.

Abstract: A scalable continuous integration (CI) system and/or method may be provided to manage and implement a plurality of code changes submitted in a code base. The scalable CI system and/or method may implement an automated failure analysis. In particular, a defect search technique, a machine learning technique, or both, may be implemented to identify failing change sets in a queue of change sets. The machine learning algorithm may first be applied to see if failing change sets may be identified, then the system may fall back to the defect search algorithm when the machine learning technique is not adequate. In the machine learning technique, the system may use an artificial neural network (ANN) to determine failure risks of change sets. The identified failing change sets may be removed from the queue.

Abstract: Photobioreactors having a vertically-oriented enclosure with a thin panel shape, systems, and methods for using the same to culture productive organisms to accumulate biomass and/or make biofuels or other chemical products.

Abstract: A stereoscopic display method or system includes an image display panel, object tracking sensors, and a means to create first or left, and second or right stereoscopic images based upon viewpoint location. This allows the user to perceive the viewed 3D stereoscopic image as approximately fixed in space. A first embodiment employs differently filtered colored, stereoscopic images. The first and second differently filtered colored images may be perceived as a 3D stereoscopic image by applying anaglyph glasses. In a second embodiment the method of passively polarized glasses may be applied with the result being a stereoscopic image whose location is approximately fixed in space. A third embodiment employs passively polarized anaglyph glasses. This provides the advantage of allowing two different viewers to see different virtual 3D stereoscopic images whose location remains approximately fixed in space.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having enhanced potency in the modulation of NMDA receptor activity. Such compounds are contemplated for use in the treatment of diseases and disorder such as learning, cognitive activities, and analgesia, particularly in alleviating and/or reducing neuropathic pain. Orally available formulations and other pharmaceutically acceptable delivery forms of the compounds, including intravenous formulations, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions of matter for the production of ethanol from carbon dioxide and water. Particularly, the invention provides photoautotrophic organisms having a first and second genetic modification, wherein the first genetic modification improves the ethanol production from organisms having the second genetic modification.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the time resilient system and methods disclosed herein can be configured to detect and defend against invalid time signals. According to various embodiments of the disclosed technology, the time resilient system include a receiver for collecting time signals sourced from an external clock. By way of example only, the external clock may be a high precision clock housed within a Global Positioning System. Other embodiments may include an internal clock calibrated to a time reflected on the external clock so that the internal clock and the external clock are synchronized. Additionally, a controller may monitor changes in time signals of the external over a period of time against the internal clock, where the system is alerted of a timing attack when the time signals collected from the receiver deviate a pre-determined time range with the time of the internal clock.

Abstract: A scalable continuous integration (CI) system and/or method may be provided to manage and implement a plurality of code changes submitted in a code base. The scalable CI system and/or method may implement an automated failure analysis. In particular, a defect search technique, a machine learning technique, or both, may be implemented to identify failing change sets in a queue of change sets. The machine learning algorithm may first be applied to see if failing change sets may be identified, then the system may fall back to the defect search algorithm when the machine learning technique is not adequate. In the machine learning technique, the system may use an artificial neural network (ANN) to determine failure risks of change sets. The identified failing change sets may be removed from the queue.

Abstract: A scalable continuous integration (CI) system and/or method may be provided to manage and implement a plurality of code changes submitted in a code base. In particular, the scalable CI system may use a divide-and-conquer approach in which a set or a queue of code changes may be divided into smaller sets/queues of code changes. The division may continue recursively until the rate of defect introduction per change set, the rate of change set delivery per time, and the pipeline latency in the divided sets/queues satisfy a particular threshold. Change sets in the divided sets/queues that fail particular quality constraints may be removed from the divided sets/queues. After the failed change sets have been removed, the divided sets/queues may be recombined back into one set/queue.

Abstract: A computerized system and method for enhancing benefits for members of a health benefits plan. The system and method target behavioral change by integrating personal engagement participation and rewarding individuals that commit to healthy lifestyle choices. The computerized system and method comprises an enrollment process that serves a starting point for determining a consumer's wellness, identifying tools and resources to increase the consumer's wellness, and applying incentives to encourage participation in wellness activities. Consumer enrollment data is stored in a shared repository that also tracks the consumer's participation in wellness activities and to determine eligibility for enhanced plan benefits. Enhanced plan benefits may include increased and/or expanded coverage for primary care and specialty care office visits, and/or reduced co-pays for office visits and emergency room or urgent care visits.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with clustering using tri-point arbitration are described. In one embodiment, a method includes selecting a data point pair and a set of arbiter points. A tri-point arbitration similarity is calculated for data point pairs based, at least in part, on a distance between the first and second data points and the arbiter points. In one embodiment, similar data points are clustered.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having enhanced potency in the modulation of NMDA receptor activity. Such compounds are contemplated for use in the treatment of diseases and disorder such as learning, cognitive activities, and analgesia, particularly in alleviating and/or reducing neuropathic pain. Orally available formulations and other pharmaceutically acceptable delivery forms of the compounds, including intravenous formulations, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A refractory device, such as a replacement purge plug containing a refractory material, is configured to be inserted in the bottom of a ladle for introducing purging gas through a heat of molten metal in a ladle. One or more geometrical features on the lateral surface of the purge plug facilitate the installation of the purge plug into a housing block that has been subjected to erosion.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with multi-distance tri-point arbitration are described. In one embodiment, a method includes using a K different distance functions, calculating K per-distance tri-point arbitration similarities between a pair of data points with respect to an arbiter point. A multi-distance tri-point arbitration similarity S between the data points is calculated by determining that the data points are similar when a dominating number of the K per-distance tri-point arbitration similarities indicate that the data points are similar; and determining that the data points are dissimilar when a dominating number of the K per-distance tri-point arbitration similarities indicate that the data points are dissimilar. The multi-distance tri-point arbitration similarity is associated with the data points for use in future processing.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with multi-distance clustering are described. In one embodiment, a method includes reading a multi-distance similarity matrix S that records pair-wise multi-distance similarities between respective pairs of data points in a data set. Each pair-wise similarity is based on distances between a pair of data points calculated using K different distance functions, where K is greater than one. The method includes clustering the data points in the data set into n clusters based on the similarity matrix S. The number of clusters n is not determined prior to the clustering.