Abstract: Described herein are techniques for learning neural reflectance shaders from images. A set of one or more machine learning models can be trained to optimize an illumination latent code and a set of reflectance latent codes for an object within a set of input images. A shader can then be generated based on a machine learning model of the one or more machine learning models. The shader is configured to sample the illumination latent code and the set of reflectance latent codes for the object. A 3D representation of the object can be rendered using the generated shader.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to estimate energy consumed by a component in a microcontroller during operation including identifying “event” activities, where the energy consumed by the component may be determined by the number of events executed by the component, and “duration” activities, where the energy consumed may be determined by the duration of time required to execute of the activity, and determining the energy consumed by the component based on the number of events/duration of time and an energy coefficient which corresponds to the amount of energy consumed by the component to execute the activity, under given operating conditions. In an embodiment, data transfers at a bus interface may represent event activities. Apparatus to estimate the energy consumed is disclosed including bus monitors to receive signals representing data transfers at a bus interface and provide signals indicating the number of data transfers executed.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for learning neural reflectance shaders from images. A set of one or more machine learning models can be trained to optimize an illumination latent code and a set of reflectance latent codes for an object within a set of input images. A shader can then be generated based on a machine learning model of the one or more machine learning models. The shader is configured to sample the illumination latent code and the set of reflectance latent codes for the object. A 3D representation of the object can be rendered using the generated shader.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for accounting for equity transactions for an incorporated legal entity in an interactive computer system is disclosed, comprising: identifying a stock option grant document stored as an electronic document on an interactive computer system, the electronic document stored in association with an electronic record of the incorporated legal entity; identifying a stock option grant in the stock option grant document, stored as core record metadata within the stock option grant document; determining a number of granted stock options using the stock option grant stored as core record metadata; subtracting the number of granted options from a stock option grant user account associated with both a user and the incorporated legal entity; and subtracting the number of granted options from an outstanding shares account associated with the incorporated legal entity, in conjunction with a stock option exercise document and as a number of granted shares.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for organizing, managing, and reporting data relating to a corporate entity, comprising: at least one database configured to store: a first entity record representing a first legal entity; a second entity record representing a second legal entity in a relationship with the first legal entity; a source team associated with the second legal entity and further comprising team members; and a reference to a team stakeholder associated with the first entity record, the team stakeholder further comprising a reference back to the team members of the source team and access rights for the team members within the context of the first entity, thereby enabling team members associated with the second legal entity to be represented in the context of the first legal entity. The represented stakeholder may further comprise a signature, byline, title, and name.

Abstract: A low profile brooder is provided, comprising a venturi, a burner base, a burner cap, and a baffle. The burner base and the burner cap reside adjacent to each other, with the burner cap disposed above the burner base and with a distribution chamber between them. A central axis is defined. A venturi resides below the burner base and is in fluid communication with the distribution chamber at the central axis. The venturi defines a fuel flow path between its upstream and downstream ends. The fuel flow path resides at least partially at one or more of an acute angle, a perpendicular angle, and an obtuse angle to the central axis. A baffle resides in the distribution chamber between the central axis and the periphery.

Abstract: A low profile brooder is provided, comprising a venturi, a burner base, a burner cap, and a baffle. The burner base and the burner cap reside adjacent to each other, with the burner cap disposed above the burner base and with a distribution chamber between them. A central axis is defined. A venturi resides below the burner base and is in fluid communication with the distribution chamber at the central axis. The venturi defines a fuel flow path between its upstream and downstream ends. The fuel flow path resides at least partially at one or more of an acute angle, a perpendicular angle, and an obtuse angle to the central axis. A baffle resides in the distribution chamber between the central axis and the periphery.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for organizing, managing, and reporting data relating to a corporate entity, comprising: at least one database configured to store: a first entity record representing a first legal entity; a second entity record representing a second legal entity in a relationship with the first legal entity; a source team associated with the second legal entity and further comprising team members; and a reference to a team stakeholder associated with the first entity record, the team stakeholder further comprising a reference back to the team members of the source team and access rights for the team members within the context of the first entity, thereby enabling team members associated with the second legal entity to be represented in the context of the first legal entity. The represented stakeholder may further comprise a signature, byline, title, and name.

Abstract: A system for organizing, managing, and reporting data relating to a corporate entity, comprising; at least one database configured to store a document record relating to a corporate action, the document record further comprising a core record reflecting human-readable information for incorporation into the generated document and stored with the document record, the document record further comprising a set of tags stored with the document record; a business logic module, coupled to the at least one database; and at least one document template stored in the at least one database and comprising instructions for generating, at the business logic module, a document based on the core record with an initial set of tags, wherein a first tag of the set of tags is in a text format and associates a human-readable document type with the document record, thereby providing namespaced tagging and retrieval of document records.

Abstract: A system for investment entity management is disclosed. In a first embodiment, at least one database is configured to store: an electronic representation of a portfolio operating company including detailed ownership records; an electronic representation of an investment fund entity for investing in one or more portfolio operating companies, including an ownership amount reflecting an ownership stake held by the investment fund entity in the portfolio operating company; and, an electronic representation of a portfolio investment entity, including operational and legal data about the portfolio investment entity for performing logical operations thereon, and an association with the electronic representation of the investment fund entity. The electronic representation of an investment fund entity may include detailed investment records corresponding to individual investments made by the investment fund entity in the portfolio operating company.

Abstract: A low profile brooder is provided, comprising a venturi, a burner base, a burner cap, and a baffle. The burner base and the burner cap reside adjacent to each other, with the burner cap disposed above the burner base and with a distribution chamber between them. A central axis is defined. A venturi resides below the burner base and is in fluid communication with the distribution chamber at the central axis. The venturi defines a fuel flow path between its upstream and downstream ends. The fuel flow path resides at least partially at one or more of an acute angle, a perpendicular angle, and an obtuse angle to the central axis. A baffle resides in the distribution chamber between the central axis and the periphery.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for enhancing graphics rendering photorealism. For example, one embodiment of a graphics processor comprises: a graphics processing pipeline comprising a plurality of graphics processing stages to render a graphics image; a local storage to store intermediate rendering data to generate the graphics image; and machine-learning hardware logic to perform a refinement operation on the graphics image using at least a portion of the intermediate rendering data to generate a translated image.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for coordinating an electronic signing process for an equity financing transaction for a corporate entity, comprising: retrieving pre-transaction corporate representative information, investment information, board member information, equity capitalization information, and corporate entity governing document information about a corporate entity from the computer system as core records associated with the corporate entity; obtaining term sheet information about a term sheet relating to the equity financing transaction obtaining approvals from corporate representatives using the corporate representative information; storing a post-transaction corporate charter as core records associated with the corporate entity; saving a closing date and transaction documents as core records in the computer system; designating a pre-transaction corporate charter associated with the corporate entity as superseded; verify receipt of investment funds; and generate post-transaction stock certificates reflectin

Abstract: The present invention is a system that utilizes high pressure gas (greater than ½ psig) to control flow rate and gas discharge velocity to enable interchangeability between a plurality of gases without having to change the gas/air mixing venturi size or air opening. A new approach is to use the available incoming higher gas pressure to the appliance then control the volumetric flow rate with the first orifice and then use a second orifice to change the velocity of discharge into the gas/air mixing venturi of the burner and therefore have adjustability of gas air mixing conditions without having to change the burner system or air flow control even when changing between very different fuel gases.

Abstract: The present invention is a system that utilizes high pressure gas (greater than ½ psig) to control flow rate and gas discharge velocity to enable interchangeability between a plurality of gases without having to change the gas/air mixing venturi size or air opening. A new approach is to use the available incoming higher gas pressure to the appliance then control the volumetric flow rate with the first orifice and then use a second orifice to change the velocity of discharge into the gas/air mixing venturi of the burner and therefore have adjustability of gas air mixing conditions without having to change the burner system or air flow control even when changing between very different fuel gases.

Abstract: The present invention is a system that utilizes high pressure gas (greater than ½ psig) to control flow rate and gas discharge velocity to enable interchangeability between a plurality of gases without having to change the gas/air mixing venturi size or air opening. A new approach is to use the available incoming higher gas pressure to the appliance then control the volumetric flow rate with the first orifice and then use a second orifice to change the velocity of discharge into the gas/air mixing venturi of the burner and therefore have adjustability of gas air mixing conditions without having to change the burner system or air flow control even when changing between very different fuel gases.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for accounting for equity transactions for an incorporated legal entity in an interactive computer system is disclosed, comprising: identifying a stock option grant document stored as an electronic document on an interactive computer system, the electronic document stored in association with an electronic record of the incorporated legal entity; identifying a stock option grant in the stock option grant document, stored as core record metadata within the stock option grant document; determining a number of granted stock options using the stock option grant stored as core record metadata; subtracting the number of granted options from a stock option grant user account associated with both a user and the incorporated legal entity; and subtracting the number of granted options from an outstanding shares account associated with the incorporated legal entity, in conjunction with a stock option exercise document and as a number of granted shares.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image conversion module for a microscope, the image conversion module being designed to convert images using an additional function. Said image conversion module initially comprises at least one functional element for implementing the additional function which is used for recording an extended depth of focus, for producing an optical zoom, for measuring spectral properties, the measuring color, for measuring polarization, for measuring wave fronts for measuring material properties and/or for aberration correction. Other components of the image conversion module are at least one image sensor, an optical interface which can be optically coupled to a lens of the microscope, a data interface for transmitting the data provided by the image sensor, and a mechanical interface for mechanically placing the image conversion module on the microscope. The invention also relates to a microscope comprising said type of image conversion module.

Abstract: A system for organizing, managing, and reporting data relating to a corporate entity, comprising; at least one database configured to store a document record relating to a corporate action, the document record further comprising a core record reflecting human-readable information for incorporation into the generated document and stored with the document record, the document record further comprising a set of tags stored with the document record; a business logic module, coupled to the at least one database; and at least one document template stored in the at least one database and comprising instructions for generating, at the business logic module, a document based on the core record with an initial set of tags, wherein a first tag of the set of tags is in a text format and associates a human-readable document type with the document record, thereby providing namespaced tagging and retrieval of document records.

Abstract: A system for organizing, managing, and reporting data relating to a corporate entity, comprising; at least one database configured to store a document record relating to a corporate action, the document record further comprising a core record reflecting human-readable information for incorporation into the generated document and stored with the document record, the document record further comprising a set of tags stored with the document record; a business logic module, coupled to the at least one database; and at least one document template stored in the at least one database and comprising instructions for generating, at the business logic module, a document based on the core record with an initial set of tags, wherein a first tag of the set of tags is in a text format and associates a human-readable document type with the document record, thereby providing namespaced tagging and retrieval of document records.