Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable medium are described to capture, detect, and recognize faces using machine learning and a single-stage face detector. A method to determine live faces from spoof 2D and spoof 3D images using a liveness score as well as a method to classify faces using machine learning deep convolutional neural networks is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for identifying similar record elements to a query, the method including receiving a query, determining an index for the query, generating candidate records from a reference list to match the query based on the index and applying any one or any combination of a q-gram filter, a length filter, and a shared character count (SCC) filter, determining similarity scores of each of the candidate records identifying records from among the candidate records having a similarity score greater than or equal to a threshold, selecting data records similar to the query based on sorting the selected records according to respective similarity scores, and outputting one or more of the selected data records.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media to automatically generate source code for simple object application protocol (SOAP) web services are described. The method can include selecting a type of web service and a web service. The method can also include selecting one or more inputs or one or more outputs corresponding to the type of the selected web service. The method can further include defining one or more conditions for the one or more outputs. The method can also include automatically generating a source code file for the web service based on one or more of the type of web service, the one or more inputs, the one or more outputs, or the one or more conditions, and deploying the source code file to a server. The method can further include generating a document that lists one or more specifications of the web service.

Abstract: A grafting device including a rootstock holding unit and a scion holding unit both provided in a main body and relatively movable in a predetermined direction, at least one of the rootstock holding unit and the scion holding unit includes: a hand module including: a grip portion configured to be openable and closable for gripping a stem of a plant; reciprocating portions an operating rod and a slide plate provided between the grip portion and the main body and capable of reciprocating; a motion converting portion configured to convert reciprocation of the reciprocating portion into an opening/closing motion of the grip portion; and a biasing means configured to bias the reciprocating portion in any one direction of the reciprocating movement; and a drive means provided in the main body and configured to drive the reciprocating portion in a direction opposite to a biasing direction by the biasing means.

Abstract: A multi-dynamic data retrieval and data disbursement method that is carried out with circuitry such as a computer platform that includes a configurable platform with an eligibility engine having a rules-based processing engine for bulk and parallel processing of an extract-transform-load (ETL) data load flow, a workflow engine, and a prioritization engine, and is connected to internal and external data sources via the configurable platform. The method includes authenticating data according to authenticity parameters and generating an assessment of the data based on processing rules to identify task programs and measure ETL data load flow against a predetermined performance threshold. A plurality of granularity levels of data via ETL processing corresponding to the processing rules is generated in response to the rules-based processing engine then a data disbursement of results is output.

Abstract: A seedling growing system includes: a cargo transport container provided with heat insulating treatment; a movement robot for moving on a path in the cargo transport container; seedling growing tray racks including a multi-shelf germination rack for holding, until germination, a seedling growing tray on which seeds are sown, a multi-shelf seedling growing rack for holding a seedling growing tray on which seedlings have germinated, and a multi-shelf shipment rack for holding a seedling growing tray for shipping grown seedlings; and an arm or table provided to the movement robot and capable of transferring each seedling growing tray between the movement robot and each of the multi-shelf germination rack, multi-shelf seedling growing rack, and the multi-shelf shipment rack.

Abstract: A long base sheet is a thin paper like toilet paper, made of water-decomposable paper, and is supplied from a base sheet supply section. A water-soluble adhesive is applied to a surface of the sheet at a predetermined interval in an adhesive applying section. Multiple seeds are placed on the surface of the sheet, and then the sheet is put up to non-adhering remove seeds. Thereafter, in a base sheet transportation/seed pressing section, the sheet is pressed by a pair of rollers and softer than the seed, producing a seeded paper. In the seeded paper, concave portions are on the long base sheet, and have a plane shape approximately equal to a shape of the target seed and depth of one tenth to equal to a height of the target seed, and the target seed adheres to an inside area of each of the concave portions by the water-soluble adhesive.

Abstract: A description of a machine learning (ML) model is received, with the ML model including multiple features such as an unlikely combination feature, which corresponds to a first attribute to be located in an invoice and a second attribute to be located the invoice concurrently with the first attribute. Training data is received, including (i) invoice data with multiple invoices, each including the first attribute and the second attribute, and respective values of the first attribute and the second attribute, and (ii) validity data including indications of which of the invoices are valid and which of the invoices are invalid. The ML model is trained using the training data using the ML model. The training includes applying the values of the attributes to the unlikely combination feature. The ML model is applied to an invoice to be validated to determine a probability that the invoice is invalid.

Abstract: A multi-dynamic data retrieval and data disbursement method that is carried out with circuitry such as a computer platform that includes a configurable platform with an eligibility engine having a rules-based processing engine for bulk and parallel processing of an extract-transform-load (ETL) data load flow, a workflow engine, and a prioritization engine, and is connected to internal and external data sources via the configurable platform. The method includes authenticating data according to authenticity parameters and generating an assessment of the data based on processing rules to identify task programs and measure ETL data load flow against a predetermined performance threshold. A plurality of granularity levels of data via ETL processing corresponding to the processing rules is generated in response to the rules-based processing engine then a data disbursement of results is output.

Abstract: A device includes circuitry configured to provide a configurable platform including a rules-based processing engine, access and manipulate a plurality of configurable databases, retrieve first data from one of the configurable databases, register the first data for task programs, authenticate the first data according to authenticity parameters, process the first data against processing rules, identify and configure each task program when the assessment of the first data satisfies predetermined criteria, measure the ETL data load flow against a predetermined performance threshold, route the ETL data load flow to a database processing engine, and output a data disbursement of results when the first data is authenticated and the predetermined performance threshold has been satisfied by the rules-based processing engine. In one aspect, such implementation can increase data search and retrieval times as well as outputting a more thorough and accurate count of eligible end-user services.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for manipulating objects in a framework software application that embeds another software application that does not natively support object manipulation controls of the framework software application. To overcome this difficulty, a user interface of the embedded software application is provided in an embedded window disposed within a framework window. Moreover, the user interface of the framework software application is provided in the framework window. Next, a transparent interface element, configured to detect events generated by the object manipulation controls of the framework software application, is generated, and is positioned over the embedded window.

Abstract: A seedling growing system according includes: a cargo transport container provided with heat insulating treatment; a movement robot configured to move on a path in the cargo transport container; seedling growing tray racks including a multi-shelf germination racks configured to hold, until germination, a seedling growing tray wherein seeds are sown, a multi-shelf seedling growing racks configured to hold a seedling growing tray wherein seedlings have germinated and including an artificial light source and an automatic watering device, and a multi-shelf shipment rack configured to hold a seedling growing tray for shipping grown seedlings, the racks being disposed side by side on a side or sides of the path in the cargo transport container; and a transfer means provided to the movement robot and configured to transfer each seedling growing tray between movement robot and each of the multi-shelf germination racks, multi-shelf seedling growing racks, and the multi-shelf shipment rack.

Abstract: An injector for administering a first and a second liquid or pasty substance, in particular a drug, comprises an outer injector body in which an inner injector body is longitudinally displaceably guided in which a plunger is longitudinally displaceably guided. To improve such an injector, the inner injector body has a cuff which sealingly contacts the inner wall of the outer injector body and which can be flowed around by the second liquid or pasty substance when it is in the end position in the outer injector body.

Abstract: A description of a machine learning (ML) model is received, with the ML model including multiple features such as an unlikely combination feature, which corresponds to a first attribute to be located in an invoice and a second attribute to be located the invoice concurrently with the first attribute. Training data is received, including (i) invoice data with multiple invoices, each including the first attribute and the second attribute, and respective values of the first attribute and the second attribute, and (ii) validity data including indications of which of the invoices are valid and which of the invoices are invalid. The ML model is trained using the training data using the ML model. The training includes applying the values of the attributes to the unlikely combination feature. The ML model is applied to an invoice to be validated to determine a probability that the invoice is invalid.

Abstract: A glass cane is manufactured by filling a glass tube with a combination of glass structures forming a cross-sectional pattern within the glass tube, to form a preform. The preform is attached to a draw assembly, such as a draw tower. The draw assembly is operated o draw the preform to a reduced-diameter glass cane by passing the preform through a furnace of the draw assembly while pulling the preform or the reduced-diameter glass cane and rotating the preform or the reduced-diameter glass cane.

Abstract: A device includes circuitry configured to provide a configurable platform including a rules-based processing engine, access and manipulate a plurality of configurable databases, retrieve first data from one of the configurable databases, register the first data for task programs, authenticate the first data according to authenticity parameters, process the first data against processing rules, identify and configure each task program when the assessment of the first data satisfies predetermined criteria, measure the ETL data load flow against a predetermined performance threshold, route the ETL data load flow to a database processing engine, and output a data disbursement of results when the first data is authenticated and the predetermined performance threshold has been satisfied by the rules-based processing engine. In one aspect, such implementation can increase data search and retrieval times as well as outputting a more thorough and accurate count of eligible end-user services.

Abstract: Provided is an underwater lighting device and underwater electronic device which are comparatively inexpensive yet durable enough for long-term use. An underwater lighting unit 10, which has an internally provided light source 11 and a gas-tight case 12 with a window 13 for allowing the passage of light from the light source 11, is connected to a land-based unit 30 by a gas-sending tube 40. Air is sent from the land-based unit 30 to the underwater lighting unit 10 to maintain the pressure inside the underwater lighting unit 10 at a value slightly higher than the water pressure at the location. A power line for supplying power to the underwater lighting unit 10 and a signal line for controlling the emission of their light are installed in the gas-sending tube 40. Even if the gas-tight state of one underwater lighting unit 10 is broken, water cannot enter the underwater lighting unit 10.

Abstract: Provided is an underwater lighting device and underwater electronic device which are comparatively inexpensive yet durable enough for long-term use. An underwater lighting unit 10, which has an internally provided light source 11 and a gas-tight case 12 with a window 13 for allowing the passage of light from the light source 11, is connected to a land-based unit 30 by a gas-sending tube 40. Air is sent from the land-based unit 30 to the underwater lighting unit 10 to maintain the pressure inside the underwater lighting unit 10 at a value slightly higher than the water pressure at the location. A power line for supplying power to the underwater lighting unit 10 and a signal line for controlling the emission of their light are installed in the gas-sending tube 40. Even if the gas-tight state of one underwater lighting unit 10 is broken, water cannot enter the underwater lighting unit 10.