Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method, a system and an apparatus for information processing. The storage medium stores application programs that are downloaded via the network interface. In response to executing the application program, in the client computing device, start a program logic process and a first presentation process corresponding to a first view interface or page of the application program. The program logic process generates the initial first interface or page data, and the initial first interface or page data is transferred from the program logic process to the first presentation process. The first view interface or page is rendered in the first presentation process. In an embodiment the program logic process and the first presentation process respectively interface with the running environment.

Abstract: A spatial monitoring system employs a partial dimension iterative closest point analysis to provide improved accuracy for point cloud registration. The partial dimension iterative closest point analysis improves registration accuracy by performing optimization in accordance with an error magnitude of each dimension, wherein dimensions having large initial errors are significantly improved, and dimensions having high initial accuracy are further improved. The registration separately optimizes each dimension using surfaces with contributing information for the optimized dimension.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a pressure vessel configured to contain a compressed gas; a barrel having an open end; a valve configured to release the compressed gas from the pressure vessel into the barrel to launch a projectile from the open end of the barrel; and a shoulder support configured to allow a user of the apparatus to actuate the valve while the apparatus is mounted on a shoulder of the user.

Abstract: A micro puree machine has a mixing shaft attachable to a blade that is subject to both linear and rotational movement. A drive motor is contained within a lower portion of the machine housing and operatively couples to a first gear that engages a second gear on the mixing shaft for rotation of the mixing blade. A position motor within the upper housing operates to move the mixing blade linearly to engage the ingredients in the bowl. During both axial and rotational movement of the mixing shaft, the drive motor and the position motor remain stationary within their respective positions in the housing.

Abstract: One example provides an integrated computing device, comprising one or more computing clusters, and one or more network controllers, each network controller comprising a local data notification queue to queue send message notifications originating from the computing clusters on the integrated computing device, a remote data notification queue to queue receive message notifications originating from network controllers on remote integrated computing devices, a local no-data notification queue to queue receive message notifications originating from computing clusters on the integrated computing device, and a connection scheduler configured to schedule sending of data from memory on the integrated computing device when a send message notification in the local data notification queue is matched with a receive message notification in the remote data notification queue, and to schedule sending of receive message notifications from the local no-data notification queue.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a memory-based motivational mode in virtual reality is disclosed. A plurality of virtual reality datasets is stored, each virtual reality dataset including data regarding a different set of stimuli and corresponding biometric data of a player. Launching a virtual reality session includes presenting a current set of stimuli to the player in a virtual reality environment of an interactive content title. A plurality of virtual reality datasets is stored. Each virtual reality dataset includes data regarding a different set of stimuli and corresponding biometric data of a player. Real-time biometric data is tracked and associated with the current set of stimuli presented to the player. The current set of stimuli of the virtual reality environment is updated based on a set of stimuli from an identified virtual reality dataset that include the biometric data corresponding to an identified change.

Abstract: A stabilizing medical belt or harness method and apparatus for averting injury in individuals that are prone to falls is configured to be worn by the user as a belt or harness and operated autonomously. Power is preferably provided by a battery pack located on the belt or harness. The invention includes a plurality of gyroscopic drives that produce a strong stabilizing effect when activated by a central computer that detects when the user is about to slip or fall. The medical stabilizer belt or harness will also aid patients in physical therapy by assisting in balance during recovery.

Abstract: A connector for coupling an arrow shaft and an arrowhead to each other includes an insert configured for coupling with the arrow shaft and an outsert configured for coupling with an arrowhead.

Abstract: A multiband antenna comprises a dielectric substrate with a first surface defining an annular ledge and a central recess with a plurality of pockets. A MIMO radiator body is disposed in the central recess having a first surface defining a plurality of lobes which are disposed in respective ones of the plurality of pockets and having a second surface defining an outer rim and a central shelf A radiator ring is disposed at the annular ledge so that the radiator ring and the outer rim converge along an annular gap therebetween. A plurality of MIMO feed lines provide external connection to respective lobes. The MIMO radiator body and the radiator ring provide a substantially horizontally-directed radiation pattern (e.g., for terrestrial signals). At least one low-profile radiator on the central shelf provides a substantially circularly polarized or vertically-directed radiation pattern for receiving signals radiated from a satellite.

Abstract: A feature is updated on a computing device. One or more composite image files are accessed that correspond to updates to be implemented in the computing device. The composite image files are signed containers. A runtime in-memory merge of the composite image files is performed. The merged composite image files are exposed as a read-only volume. The features are made available to the computing device. A system boot using the read-only volume can be initiated.

Abstract: Decentralized computer systems and methods are disclosed for efficient transaction dispute management using blockchain. One method includes: receiving transaction information of a transaction, wherein the transaction information includes (1) an identifier of an issuer of a payment source account, (2) an identifier of an acquirer of a payment account of a merchant, and (3) the amount of resources to be applied in the transaction; generating a blockchain entry that stores the received transaction information in a shared ledger to participants of the blockchain; receiving in the shared ledger, from a participant, (1) an indication of a dispute of the transaction information, and (2) a proposed change to the transaction information; prompting the participants of the blockchain to respond to the indication of the dispute; if one of the participants denies the proposed change, executing a dispute settlement process to determine a revised transaction information.

Abstract: A method for classifying a weight of a vehicle includes determining a system enablement state of the vehicle load detection and classification system, monitoring a vehicle weight, determining a change in the vehicle weight, comparing the change in the vehicle weight to a first predefined weight change threshold, and categorizing the change in the vehicle weight in response to determining that the change in the vehicle weight exceeds the first predefined weight change threshold. The method also includes determining if a weight has been left in the vehicle after key-off and determining if a weight has been placed in a cargo compartment of the vehicle which exceeds the weight rating of the cargo compartment. The method also includes optimizing a route to a destination based at least on the change in the vehicle weight and displaying the optimized route to the destination using a human machine interface of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to jCode programs which perform programmatic creation of strings comprising hyperlinked data and references thereto, and to the programmatic creation of documents, including XML documents and other format documents, referencing internal and external data sources. JSON can be used to express jCode programs, as can other custom designed languages, or XML or YAML.

Abstract: Apparatuses and techniques are described for controlling a bit line pre-charge voltage in a program operation based on a number of bits per cell, with a goal to reduce peak current consumption. In one aspect, the ramp up of a bit line voltage to an inhibit level is optimized according to the number of bits per cell. The ramp up can involve increasing the bit line voltage from an initial level to a target voltage at a regulated rate, then increasing the bit line voltage from the target voltage to a final voltage at an unregulated rate. In one approach, the regulated ramp rate is less for single-level cell programming compared to multi-level cell programming. The target voltage can also be optimized based on the number of bis per cell.

Abstract: A rear mount power take-off for a transmission includes a housing assembly configured to be mounted in an opening in the transmission. A power take-off shaft includes an externally splined end extending into an opening in the housing assembly and is configured to be driven by a component of the transmission. A guide sleeve is received in the housing assembly and includes an exterior shoulder opposing an interior retaining shoulder of the housing assembly, the guide sleeve further including an interior shoulder. A spring biases the guide sleeve against the interior retaining shoulder of the housing assembly. A coupler sleeve is secured to an interior of the guide sleeve and includes a first internal spline for selective engagement with the externally splined end of the power take-off input shaft and a second internal spline configured to engage a power take-off device.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for use in oil and gas operations.

Abstract: A method for forming a battery assembly including: a) stacking a plurality of battery plates to form a plurality of electrochemical cells, and b) welding about an exterior periphery of the plurality of battery plates to form one or more integrated edge seals such that one or more individual battery plates are bonded to one or more adjacent battery plates. The one or more individual battery plates may include one or more projections extending from the exterior periphery of the individual battery plate toward the adjacent one or more battery plates; and wherein upon stacking, the one or more projections of the one or more individual battery plates overlap about an exterior of the one or more adjacent battery plates. The integrated edge seal may be formed by one or more projections bonding to the one or more adjacent battery plates.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for automatic audio equalization. In one aspect, a method is performed at an electronic device that includes speakers, microphones, processors and memory. The electronic device outputs audio user content from the speakers and automatically equalizes subsequent audio output of the device without user input. The automatic equalization includes: (1) obtaining audio content signals, including receiving outputted audio content at each microphone; (2) determining from the audio content signals phase differences between microphones; (3) obtaining a feature vector based on the phase differences; (4) obtaining a frequency correction from a correction database based on the obtained feature vector; and (5) applying the obtained frequency correction to the subsequent audio output.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, a device, and a computer program product for processing data. The method includes: loading, at a switch and in response to receipt of a model loading request from a terminal device, a data processing model specified in the model loading request. The method further includes: acquiring model parameters of the data processing model from the terminal device. The method further includes: processing, in response to receipt of to-be-processed data from the terminal device, the data using the data processing model based on the model parameters. Through the method, data may be processed at a switch, which improves the efficiency of data processing and the utilization rate of computing resources, and reduces the delay of data processing.