Abstract: A first portion of a midsole formed of a first material has a recess in a top surface thereof, and a first aperture positioned within the recess and extending therethrough. The first portion is placed in a recess in a bottom plate of a second mold assembly. A middle plate with a second aperture extending therethrough is placed in contact with the bottom plate. A second material is inserted through the second aperture such that it fills the recess and the first aperture in the first portion to form a second portion of the midsole. A top plate of the second mold assembly is positioned in contact with the middle plate so as to close the second mold assembly. The second mold assembly is subjected to heat and pressure such that the second portion cures and bonds to the first portion of the midsole.

Abstract: Techniques for conversion of non-back-off language models for use in speech decoders. For example, an apparatus for conversion of non-back-off language models for use in speech decoders. For example, an apparatus is configured convert a non-back-off language model to a back-off language model. The converted back-off language model is pruned. The converted back-off language model is usable for decoding speech.

Abstract: Techniques for conversion of non-back-off language models for use in speech decoders. For example, a method comprises the following step. A non-back-off language model is converted to a back-off language model. The converted back-off language model is pruned. The converted back-off language model is usable for decoding speech.

Abstract: In an online marketplace, merchants are rewarded when they contribute successful goods or services, or otherwise contribute to the overall value of the marketplace to purchasers and to the marketplace provider. In particular, a dynamic rating rule is provided that allows revenue sharing to vary dynamically depending on factors such as item price, item volume and transaction type. The dynamic rating rule applied to a transaction can include a primary rule and one or more secondary rules. For example, a primary rule can define a percentage share based on price of an item, and a secondary rule can define an additional percentage share based on total sales of that item for the merchant. Thus different rating rules can apply to different items at different price points and at different sales volumes. As a result, a merchant can receive a higher percentage share of revenue with items with higher prices or higher volumes.

Abstract: A method of presenting information to a party through a messaging application is described. Responsive to receipt of a communication from a party (e.g., the first user), a reply is sent. The communication and the reply is presented in an interface to the sender. The messaging system determines matching content that is relevant to one or both of the communication and the reply and determines a quality of the match. Determining the quality of the match may include determining a score for an advertisement based on the advertisement's responsiveness to content identified in the reply message that was sent. Based on a determination that the quality is above a threshold, the matching content is presented along with the communication and the reply.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing an estimation on content to be presented includes parsing content that is to be presented in a graphical user interface. The method includes estimating, based on the parsing, a size aspect that the content will have when presented in the graphical user interface. The method includes recording the estimated size aspect. A system includes a parser parsing content that is to be presented in a graphical user interface. The system includes an estimation module estimating, based on the parsing, a size aspect that the content will have when presented in the graphical user interface. The system records the estimated size aspect.

Abstract: A phrase-based translation system and method includes a statistically integrated phrase lattice (SIPL) (H) which represents an entire translational model. An input (I) is translated by determining a best path through an entire lattice (S) by performing an efficient composition operation between the input and the SIPL. The efficient composition operation is performed by a multiple level search where each operand in the efficient composition operation represents a different search level.

Abstract: A determination is made as to a first series of location rankings for one or more content item locations based on content item location data. Another determination is made as to a first series of content item rankings for one or more content items based on content item data. One of the content items having a first content item ranking is associated with one of the content item locations having a first location ranking.

Abstract: In a computing system having a processor package, an operating system, and a physical I/O device, a partial virtual machine is provided to instantiate a virtual I/O device corresponding to the physical I/O device, the virtual I/O device having a virtual I/O controller. The partial virtual machine includes an I/O port trap to capture an I/O request to the virtual I/O device by the operating system; an I/O controller emulator coupled to the I/O port trap to handle an I/O control request to the virtual I/O controller, when the I/O request comprises an I/O control request; an I/O device emulator coupled to the I/O port trap component to handle an I/O access request to communicate with the virtual I/O device, when the I/O request comprises an I/O access request; and a device driver coupled to the I/O controller emulator and the I/O device emulator to communicate with the physical I/O device based at least in part on the I/O control request and the I/O access request.

Abstract: In a computing system having a processor package, an operating system, and a physical I/O device, a partial virtual machine is provided to instantiate a virtual I/O device corresponding to the physical I/O device, the virtual I/O device having a virtual I/O controller. The partial virtual machine includes an I/O port trap to capture an I/O request to the virtual I/O device by the operating system; an I/O controller emulator coupled to the I/O port trap to handle an I/O control request to the virtual I/O controller, when the I/O request comprises an I/O control request; an I/O device emulator coupled to the I/O port trap component to handle an I/O access request to communicate with the virtual I/O device, when the I/O request comprises an I/O access request; and a device driver coupled to the I/O controller emulator and the I/O device emulator to communicate with the physical I/O device based at least in part on the I/O control request and the I/O access request.

Abstract: A system for transporting water from a water reservoir in lower position to planters for watering plants therein includes a conduit having one end immersed in the water reservoir and the other end closed or connected to a pressured water source, the conduit running through undersides of the planters; and a plurality of capillary tubes each having one end in communication with water flowing in the conduit, and the other end in communication with medium within each planter.

Abstract: A phrase-based translation system and method includes a statistically integrated phrase lattice (SIPL) (H) which represents an entire translational model. An input (I) is translated by determining a best path through an entire lattice (S) by performing an efficient composition operation between the input and the SIPL. The efficient composition operation is performed by a multiple level search where each operand in the efficient composition operation represents a different search level.

Abstract: A phrase-based translation system and method includes a statistically integrated phrase lattice (SIPL) (H) which represents an entire translational model. An input (I) is translated by determining a best path through an entire lattice (S) by performing an efficient composition operation between the input and the SIPL. The efficient composition operation is performed by a multiple level search where each operand in the efficient composition operation represents a different search level.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems related to providing gadgets that generate content based on entities extracted according to patterns defined by extractors are provided. A plurality of distinct extractors that define patterns for identifying entities in text are received from a plurality of users. The extractors are stored in a repository. The pattern defined by each of the extractors is processed into a pattern matching engine. The extractors are made available for subscription from a first user subscribing to a first extractor. A modification indication is received from a composition program regarding a first document of a first user, and in response to receiving the modification indication, the pattern matching engine corresponding to the first extractor is applied to the first document and identifies a first entity. The first entity is provided to a first software gadget that presents information relating to the first entity to the user.

Abstract: A disk drive holder for removably receiving a disk drive to removably mount the drive on a drive mounting cage, comprising a first structure configured to engage a first corner edge of the disk drive housing that is located at a juncture of the front end and the first side of the drive housing. The holder may also include a second structure configured to engage a second corner edge of the disk drive housing that is located at a juncture of the rear end and the second side such that opposite corner edges of the drive housing are engaged when the drive housing is positioned in the holder. The holder further includes a connecting structure connecting the first structure and the second structure together. A mounting cage may receive the holder, and may have an aperture engaged by an engaging tab on the holder to resist removal from the cage.

Abstract: A disk drive holder for removably receiving a disk drive to removably mount the drive on a drive mounting cage, comprising a first structure configured to engage a first corner edge of the disk drive housing that is located at a juncture of the front end and the first side of the drive housing. The holder may also include a second structure configured to engage a second corner edge of the disk drive housing that is located at a juncture of the rear end and the second side such that opposite corner edges of the drive housing are engaged when the drive housing is positioned in the holder. The holder further includes a connecting structure connecting the first structure and the second structure together. A mounting cage may receive the holder, and may have an aperture engaged by an engaging tab on the holder to resist removal from the cage.

Abstract: An inductor including a coil and an integrated magnetic body is provided. The integrated magnetic body includes a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body. The coil is disposed within the integrated magnetic body. The first magnetic body has a first magnetic property. The second magnetic body has a second magnetic property. The first magnetic property is different from the second magnetic property.

Abstract: A phrase-based translation system and method includes a statistically integrated phrase lattice (SIPL) (H) which represents an entire translational model. An input (I) is translated by determining a best path through an entire lattice (S) by performing an efficient composition operation between the input and the SIPL. The efficient composition operation is performed by a multiple level search where each operand in the efficient composition operation represents a different search level.

Abstract: A phrase-based translation system and method includes a statistically integrated phrase lattice (SIPL) (H) which represents an entire translational model. An input (I) is translated by determining a best path through an entire lattice (S) by performing an efficient composition operation between the input and the SIPL. The efficient composition operation is performed by a multiple level search where each operand in the efficient composition operation represents a different search level.

Abstract: In a speech recognition system, the combination of a log-linear model with a multitude of speech features is provided to recognize unknown speech utterances. The speech recognition system models the posterior probability of linguistic units relevant to speech recognition using a log-linear model. The posterior model captures the probability of the linguistic unit given the observed speech features and the parameters of the posterior model. The posterior model may be determined using the probability of the word sequence hypotheses given a multitude of speech features. Log-linear models are used with features derived from sparse or incomplete data. The speech features that are utilized may include asynchronous, overlapping, and statistically non-independent speech features. Not all features used in training need to appear in testing/recognition.