Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a system and method for managing computing resources in a cloud computing environment, wherein the system includes a data analysis module connected to a processor. The data analysis module predicts the demand for the computing resources, wherein the demand is predicted based on internet user activity. The internet user activity includes: the number of web pages that include at least one select term a predetermined amount of times, the number of times the web pages that include the at least one select term a predetermined amount of times are viewed, and the number of times the select term is entered into an internet search engine. The processor increases resource capacity in the cloud computing environment when the predicted demand is above a first threshold. The processor decreases resource capacity in the cloud computing environment when the predicted demand is below a second threshold.

Abstract: Provided is a method of oxidizing a substrate with excellent oxidizing power to yield a corresponding oxide. The method can employ a commercially available imide compound as intact as a catalyst and can produce the oxide in a high yield under mild conditions. A method for producing an oxide according to the present invention includes performing oxidation of a substrate in the presence of oxygen and ozone under catalysis of an imide compound to yield a corresponding oxide. The imide compound has a cyclic imide skeleton represented by Formula (I). In the formula, n is selected from 0 and 1; and X is selected from an oxygen atom and an —OR group, where R is selected from hydrogen and a hydroxy-protecting group.

Abstract: A contact hole that penetrates a protective insulating film, an interlayer insulating film, and a transparent cap film and has a surface of a low-reflection film uncovered as a bottom surface is formed in a lead-out wiring region. A lower-layer terminal portion is formed by the low-reflection film and a low-resistance conductive film below the bottom surface of the contact hole. A contact hole that penetrates the protective insulating film and a transparent cap film and has a surface of a low-reflection film uncovered as a bottom surface is formed in the lead-out wiring region. An upper-layer terminal portion is formed by the low-reflection film and a low-resistance conductive film below the bottom surface of the contact hole.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antistatic elastomeric articles and methods of making the same. The articles can be single layered or multilayered. The single layered articles possess desirable antistatic properties and desirable properties of comfort and feel. The multilayered articles have an outermost layer/surface that possesses desirable antistatic properties and an innermost layer/surface that exhibits desirable properties of comfort and feel. In preferred embodiments, the elastomeric articles are made form a nitrile/natural rubber blend. Articles of the present invention have antistatic properties measured as having a surface resistivity below about 1014 ?/sq and a static decay time of less than about 60 seconds.

Abstract: A virtual reality system is provided. The virtual reality system includes a host device, a transmission cable, and a head mounted display apparatus worn by a user and coupled to the host device via the transmission cable. The head mounted display apparatus includes a multimedia module, a multi-sensing module, and a peripheral hub. The multimedia module receives multimedia content from the host device via the transmission cable, and displays a video part of the multimedia content. The multi-sensing module obtains sensing information regarding the head mounted display apparatus, the user and an obstruction. The peripheral hub provides the sensing information to the host device via the transmission cable. At least one virtual object of the video part of the multimedia content is adjusted in response to the sensing information.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention enable feature based high resolution motion estimation from low resolution images captured using an array camera. One embodiment includes performing feature detection with respect to a sequence of low resolution images to identify initial locations for a plurality of detected features in the sequence of low resolution images, where the at least one sequence of low resolution images is part of a set of sequences of low resolution images captured from different perspectives. The method also includes synthesizing high resolution image portions, where the synthesized high resolution image portions contain the identified plurality of detected features from the sequence of low resolution images.

Abstract: An observation image determination device includes an observation image acquisition unit that captures an image of an observation region including a stem cell to be cultured to acquire an observation image and a determination unit that determines whether a living body of a different type from the stem cell is included in the observation region. The determination unit determines whether the different type of living body is included in the observation region, on the basis of at least one of form information of an observation target and information about a change in the observation target over time which are acquired from the observation image.

Abstract: An introduction device includes an operation main body, a bending section capable of bending in a first direction and a second direction, a first rotary body configured to be operated at a time of bending the bending section in the first direction, and a second rotary body configured to be operated at a time of bending the bending section in the second direction, the second rotary body being configured such that a part of an outer edge is located on an extension plane which is defined by extending the first surface, or the part of the outer edge is located more on the distal-end direction side of the first shaft portion than the extension plane.

Abstract: An observation image capturing and evaluation device includes an imaging unit that captures an image of a cell and acquires an observation image, an evaluation unit that evaluates the observation image, and a maturity information acquisition unit that acquires information related to the maturity of the cell. The imaging unit changes a method for capturing the observation image on the basis of the information related to the maturity.

Abstract: In a wireless communication system which can share the same frequency band with time division duplexing (TDD) and frequency division duplexing (FDD), a wireless terminal carries out an FDD downlink reception in a second frequency band overlapping a first frequency band allocated to TDD, thus carrying out reception at the TDD downlink reception timing. Alternatively, a wireless terminal carries out a TDD downlink reception in a second frequency band overlapping a first frequency band allocated to FDD, thus carrying out reception at the FDD downlink reception timing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tape including a substrate having an adhesive layer applied thereto and an edge coating. The substrate and the adhesive together provide at least one masking edge where the edge coating is applied. The edge coating includes a flocculating agent. The edge coating provides the tape with enhanced masking ability.

Abstract: A pressure sensor is integrated into an integrated circuit fabrication and packaging flow. In one example, a releasable layer is formed over a removable core. A first dielectric layer is formed. A metal layer is patterned to form conductive metal paths and to form a diaphragm with the metal. A second dielectric layer is formed over the metal layer and the diaphragm. A second metal layer is formed to connect with formed vias and to form a metal mesh layer over the diaphragm. The first dielectric layer is etched under the diaphragm to form a cavity and the cavity is covered to form a chamber adjoining the diaphragm.

Abstract: A number of features for enhancing the performance of a communication system, in which data is transmitted between a base station and a plurality of subscriber stations located different distances from the base station, are presented. The power transmission level, slot timing, and equalization of the subscriber stations are set by a ranging process. Data is transmitted by the subscriber stations in fragmented form. Various measures are taken to make transmission from the subscriber stations robust. The uplink data transmission is controlled to permit multiple access from the subscriber stations.

Abstract: A method for detecting fraudulent use of a payment media using a transit server includes receiving, at a transit server, an input from a payment media as part of a payment transaction at a first transit fare vending machine. The input includes an account identifier associated with a payment account of the payment media. Authentication information is received and an authentication request is communicated to an issuer of the payment account. The authentication request includes the account identifier. Information indicative of improper use of the payment media is received from one or more of a second transit fare vending machine or the issuer of the payment account. A determination is made, based on the information, that the payment media is being used improperly. An improper use alert is communicated to an enforcement authority. The improper use alert includes identification information related to the payment transaction.

Abstract: An apparatus can be provided which can include a laser arrangement which can be configured to provide a laser radiation, and can include an optical cavity. The optical cavity can include a dispersive optical first arrangement which can be configured to receive and disperse at least one first electro-magnetic radiation so as to provide at least one second electro-magnetic radiation. Such cavity can also include an active optical modulator second arrangement which can be configured to receive and modulate the at least one second radiation so as to provide at least one third electro-magnetic radiation. The optical cavity can further include a dispersive optical third arrangement which can be configured to receive and disperse at least one third electro-magnetic radiation so as to provide at least one fourth electro-magnetic radiation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for tracking moving objects from a set of measurements. An estimate of a posterior probability distribution for a plurality of track states is determined from an estimate of the posterior probability distribution for a plurality of possible assignments of the set of measurements to a set of tracks representing trajectories of the plurality of moving objects and the set of measurements. A new estimate of the posterior probability distribution for the assignments is determined from the measurements and the estimate of a posterior probability distribution for the track states. A variational lower bound is determined from the new estimate of the posterior probability distribution for the assignments, the estimate of the posterior probability distribution for the track states, and the set of measurements. These steps are iteratively repeated until the variational lower bound is less than a threshold value.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to the provision and use of multiple person biometric authentication systems. An apparatus including a processor element and logic executable by the processor component is disclosed. The logic is configured to cause the apparatus to receive information including an indication of a plurality of biometric measurements and generate a combined biometric indicator based in part on the plurality of biometric measurements. The combined biometric indicator can be generated using fuzzy hashing techniques.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a galvanized steel sheet having a composition containing, by mass %, C: 0.05% or more and 0.5% or less, Si: 0.01% or more and 2.5% or less, Mn: 0.5% or more and 3.5% or less, P: 0.003% or more and 0.100% or less, S: 0.02% or less, Al: 0.010% or more and 0.5% or less, B: 0.0002% or more and 0.005% or less, Ti: 0.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for selecting the use of inter-prediction or intra-prediction during enhanced encoding and decoding of Bayer images is presented. Intra-plane predictions rely on correlation between neighboring pixels of the same color, while inter-plane predictions rely on correlation between neighboring pixels in different color planes (i.e., different colors). A dynamic range decision is made to select whether to use the intra-plane or inter-plane prediction, towards eliminating large residuals which can arise in certain large edge situations.

Abstract: An image capturing lens assembly includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens and a sixth lens, all of which are arranged in an order from an object side to an image side thereof. The first lens is with refractive power. The second lens is with refractive power. The third lens is with positive refractive power and has a convex surface facing the image side of the image capturing lens assembly. The fourth lens is with refractive power. The fifth lens is with refractive power. The sixth lens is with refractive power.