Abstract: A computer-implemented method for analyzing a first neural network via a second neural network according to a differentiable function. The method includes adding a derivative node to the first neural network that receives derivatives associated with a node of the first neural network. The derivative node is connected to the second neural network such that the second neural network can receive the derivatives from the derivative node. The method further includes feeding forward activations in the first neural network for a data item, back propagating a selected differentiable function, providing the derivatives from the derivative node to the second neural network as data, feeding forward the derivatives from the derivative node through the second neural network, and then back propagating a secondary objective through both neural networks. In various aspects, the learned parameters of one or both of the neural networks can be updated according to the back propagation calculations.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism having first and second hinge flanges, a control device controlling the relative rotation of the first and second hinge flanges, a closure ring integrally secured to the second hinge flange and retaining the first flange against the second flange, and an external frame integrally secured to the second flange. The second hinge flange is integrally secured to both the external frame and the retaining ring by the same weld.

Abstract: Systems and a method for improved 3D visualization on a head display unit are presented herein. Exemplary features include filtering of the volume of interest and viewing the filtered volume of interest via a head display unit with a left eye display and a right eye display. Additional options include zooming and rotating. These features at least improve display of the 3D images to a user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for measurement of a flow speed of a gas comprises a probe, a voltage supply source and a pulse-counting detection circuit. The probe comprises an axial electrode whose exposed end has a small radius of curvature, and a peripheral electrode. The supply source applies an alternating voltage between both electrodes, and electrical discharges which are produced through the gas between the two electrodes are detected and counted by the detection circuit. Such a speed measurement device is particularly reliable, and suited for use on board an aircraft for measuring the speed thereof relative to the surrounding air.

Abstract: A three-phase load is powered by a PWM (e.g., SVPWM) driven DC-AC inverter having a single shunt-topology. A shunt voltage and a branch voltage of the inverter (across a transistor to be calibrated) are measured during a second period of each SVPWM sector, and the drain-to-source resistance of the calibrated transistor is calculated. During the fourth period of each SVPWM sector, the branch voltage is measured again, and another branch voltage across another transistor is measured. Using the drain-to-source resistance of the calibrated transistor and the voltage across the calibrated transistor measured during the fourth period, the phase current through the calibrated transistor is calculated. Using the other branch voltage measured during the fourth period and the drain-to-source resistance of its corresponding transistor (known from a prior SVPWM sector), the phase current through that transistor is calculated. From the two calculated phase currents, the other phase current can be calculated.

Abstract: Provided is an anti-EphA4 antibody that can bind to EphA4 and enhance the cleavage of EphA4, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the antibody as the active ingredient. A mouse anti-EphA4 antibody that has binding affinity towards EphA4 and can enhance the cleavage of EphA4 was obtained, and the sequence of the complementarity-determining region (CDR) of the mouse anti-EphA4 antibody was identified. Subsequently, the anti-EphA4 antibody of interest was obtained by producing a humanized antibody of the mouse anti-EphA4 antibody.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microcapsule comprising benefit agent and water-insolvable solid particle, wherein the microcapsule has an aspect ratio of from 3:1 to 12:1 and the weight ratio of the particle to the benefit agent is 1:5 to 50:1, where aspect ratio means the ratio of the length to width of the microcapsule as measured by optical microscopy, where length refers to the longest measurable distance of the microcapsule in the optical image and width refers to the longest measurable distance of the microcapsule along the direction perpendicular to the length of the microcapsule in the optical image, and where water-insolvable refers to a material that dissolves in water to give a solution with a concentration of less than 1 gram per litre, wherein, the water-insolvable solid particle comprises a plurality of pores throughout the particles and the benefit is encapsulated inside the pores

Abstract: Method for processing a sequence of digital signal samples comprising a first sub-sequence and a second sub-sequence, said method comprising: forming (106) a first block of samples comprising the first sub-sequence and a second block of samples comprising header samples followed by the second sub-sequence; demodulating (108) the first block of samples through a digital demodulator to produce a first block of symbols, and the second block of digital signal samples through a second digital demodulator to produce a second block of symbols, the second demodulator implementing a carrier synchronisation or symbol rate synchronisation starting with the header samples (E6-E9), which comprise samples in a number adapted in such a way that the synchronisation is effective before the second demodulator demodulates the second sub-sequence; and reconstructing (114) a sequence of symbols by concatenating the first symbol block with the second symbol block.

Abstract: We provide diastereomerically pure or substantially diastereomerically pure activated phosphoramidochloridate morpholino nucleosides, methods of their preparation, and methods of their use in stereospecific coupling for stereospecific synthesis of diastereomerically pure phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomers (PMOs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyhydroxylated benzophenone compounds useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative, neurological, psychiatric, and cognitive diseases, in particular those associated with a deficiency in HDAC1 deacetylase activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-spherical microcapsule comprising a core comprising fatty ester having a melting point of at least 30° C. and a benefit agent; a shell comprising nanoparticles having a diameter of 10 to 300 nm.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of training an ensemble machine learning system comprising a plurality of ensemble members. The method includes selecting a shared objective and an objective for each of the ensemble members. The method further includes training each of the ensemble members according to each objective on a training data set, connecting an output of each of the ensemble members to a joint optimization machine learning system to form a consolidated machine learning system, and training the consolidated machine learning system according to the shared objective and the objective for each of the ensemble members on the training data set. The ensemble members can be the same or different types of machine learning systems. Further, the joint optimization machine learning system can be the same or a different type of machine learning system than the ensemble members.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a micromechanical component intended to cooperate with another micromechanical component, the method comprising the steps of providing a substrate, forming a mould on said substrate, said mould defining sidewalls arranged to delimit said micromechanical component, providing particles on at least said sidewalls, depositing a metal in said mould so as to form said micromechanical component, and liberating said micromechanical component from said mould and removing said particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition. The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising at least one biphenol and monohydric non-phenolic alcohol in certain amounts. The antimicrobial composition provides synergistic antimicrobial benefit, particularly synergistic antiviral benefit.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for secondary game creation and management include a plurality of gaming machines, and a scheduler configured to initiate a secondary game in response to a request from one or more players or a schedule defined by an administrator, the secondary game including one or more games executed on the plurality of gaming machines. A controller is also provided that is configured to validate each player to participate in the secondary game on respective ones of the plurality of gaming machines and enable secondary gameplay by the validated players on the plurality of gaming machines. Further, a data analyzer is provided that is configured to receive primary game player data and secondary game player data from the plurality of gaming machines and process the primary game player data and secondary game player data to determine at least one of a progression, position, or score of a player of a secondary game.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-treatment composition for the cleaning of fabrics, especially a sprayable foamable liquid cleaning composition. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sprayable foamable liquid cleaning composition for the pretreatment of fabric which has superior soil removal properties for a wide variety of stains. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a foamable cleaning composition having a pH of less than 4 which provides good stain removal benefits without compromising on the stability of the isotropic solution or foam structure. We have found that a foamable liquid composition providing a stable foam which exhibits dilutability, homogeneity in solution, excellent cleaning performance on various stain types can be prepared when higher levels of solvents and low pH are combined with specific amounts of alkoxylated anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant and at specific ratios between the surfactant and solvents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a packaged frozen confection (1) comprising a flexible pouch (2), wherein the pouch (2) comprises a wall (4) delimiting a cavity containing the frozen confection and extending in a longitudinal direction from a base end (6) to a top end (5) of the pouch. The top end (5) comprises a product outlet (8) through which the frozen confection can be extruded from the cavity. The base end (6) comprises a gusset (7) extending in a transverse direction, the top end (5) comprises a top edge (3) extending in the transverse direction, and the product outlet (8) is disposed at or proximal to a corner of the top edge (3). The wall (4) is deformable at least at the base end (6) of the pouch (2) to urge the frozen confection in the cavity towards the outlet (8) and extrude at least a portion of frozen confection therefrom.

Abstract: A method of treating an eye of a patient may include positioning an expandable strut structure within at least one of an internal carotid artery, an ophthalmic artery, or an ostium at a junction between the internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery. Additionally, the method may include directing blood flow towards the ophthalmic artery via a diverter element associated with the expandable strut structure.

Abstract: A method for generating ultrashort pulses includes directing a master beam having ultrashort pulses and at least one slave beam through an optical gate material. The intensity of the slave beam upstream of the optical gate material is lower than that of the master beam upstream of the optical gate material. The optical gate material and the pulses of the master beam are chosen to induce a Kerr effect when the master beam passes through the optical gate material, the Kerr effect producing a modulation of the phase of the slave beam in association with pulses of the master beam when the slave beam passes through the optical gate material. The modulation of the phase of the slave beam is transformed into a modulation of the amplitude thereof using a complementary optical device to generate a slave beam downstream of the optical gate material having ultrashort pulses.

Abstract: A crossbow display may include a crossbow and a display board. The crossbow may be displayed in the un-cocked state with the display board supported to the crossbow. The display board may include one or more images that depict at least a portion of the crossbow in the cocked state. The crossbow display enables a prospective purchaser/user to simultaneously visualize at least part of both the un-cocked and cocked states of the crossbow.