Abstract: The processing of an incoming query targeted to a data store in a way that early detection of code injections can be achieved. Initial code injections, even if unsuccessful, can be used to adjust the code injections to more successfully perform harmful actions against the data store. Accordingly, early detection can be used to block attackers from experimenting against the data store. The early detection is accomplished by detecting when all or a portion of the query is structured in accordance with a query language, but does not follow the syntax recognized by the underlying data store. This is a good indication that the issuer of the query is performing a blind code injection, not knowing the type of the underlying data store.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting silica and silicate scale formation via treating an aqueous system containing silica with an effective amount of a chelating agent blended with a polymeric dispersant in a weight ratio range from greater than 1.0:0.5 to less than 1.0:3.0, agent to dispersant, including blends in a weight ratio of 1:1. Specifically, the chelating agent is either EDTA or DTPA, while the polymer dispersant is an acid and alkylene oxide derived dispersant.

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods and systems for coding video. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining encoded video data comprising a plurality of blocks and obtaining a motion vector predictor (MVP) candidate block from a MVP list based on a MVP index. The method further includes in accordance with a determination that a block of the plurality of blocks is designated for a warp extend mode, determining whether the MVP candidate block is suitable for the warp extend mode. The method also includes, in accordance with a determination that the MVP candidate block is not suitable for the warp extend mode, identifying a backup MVP candidate block that is suitable for the warp extend mode. The method further includes obtaining a warp model from the backup MVP candidate block; and performing a warp extend operation on the block using the warp model.

Abstract: Mechanisms of cloning containers to spawn offspring, orchestrate new containers on different execution environments, and enabling intra-container communication while maintaining parent-child relationships are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides modified, transgenic, or genome edited/mutated corn plants that are semi-dwarf and have one or more improved ear traits relative to a control plant, such as increase in ear area, increased single kernel weight, increased ear fresh weight, increased number of florets, and mitigated flowering delay. The modified, transgenic, or genome edited/mutated corn plants comprise a transgene encoding one or more CONSTANS (CO) or CONSTANS-like (COL) polypeptide and have a reduced expression of one or more GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Also provided are methods for producing the modified, transgenic, or genome edited/mutated corn plants.

Abstract: System and methods are described for evaluating the integrity of threaded connections, as installed, under a set of current operating conditions. The integrity safety factor for a threaded connection (ISFCON) is a function of effective pressure (Pe) and von Mises stress (?VM) and includes three constants: a leak path factor (?), a thread modulus (?), and a makeup leak resistance (?). The method includes determining a value for each of the three constants using a set of laboratory test conditions. The method includes changing the set of current operating conditions of the well to maintain integrity if and when the calculated integrity safety factor (ISFCON) is less than a threshold value. The method also includes a load management computer for building a computer model, detecting an anomalous integrity safety factor, generating a plurality of proposed adjustments, and selecting one or more optimal adjustments for improving the anomalous integrity safety factor.

Abstract: A ride system includes at least one ride vehicle. The at least one ride vehicle is configured to receive a ride passenger. The ride system includes electronic goggles configured to be worn by the ride passenger. The electronic goggles include a camera and a display. The ride system includes a computer graphics generation system communicatively coupled to the electronic goggles, and configured to generate streaming media of a real world environment based on image data captured via the camera of the electronic goggles, generate one or more virtual augmentations superimposed on the streaming media of the real world environment, and to transmit the streaming media of the real world environment along with the one or more superimposed virtual augmentations to be displayed on the display of the electronic goggles.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a high frequency connector system with reduced stub lengths that provide improved performance at high frequencies. A first connector includes a plurality of mating contacts designed to electrically connect to a second plurality of mating contacts associated with a second connector. The first connector includes one or more elastic members such that when the second connector is mated to the first connector, the one or more elastic members are compressed between the first and second connectors. The first and second plurality of contacts overlap by a first distance when initially mated, but when the connectors are released, the first elastic member biases the second connector away from the first connector such that the first and second plurality of contacts overlap by a second distance smaller than the first distance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating communication between users of a collaboration service on a private network are presented. A first server is configured to host the collaboration service. A first client device corresponds to a registered user of the collaboration service. The first client device is in direct communication with the first server to use the collaboration service. An application portal instance is configured and deployed by a second server. The application portal instance is configured to directly connect to the first server. The application portal instance provides an indirect connection to the first server. The indirect connection is hidden from users of the system. A second client device corresponds to a non-registered user of the collaboration service. The second client device connects directly to the application portal instance. The first client device and the second client device communicate over the private network using the collaboration service.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to using remote assistance to maneuver an autonomous vehicle to a location. A computing device used by a remote operator may receive a request for assistance from a vehicle that indicates the vehicle is stopped at a first location with one or more navigation options for enabling the vehicle to navigate from the first location to a second location. At least one navigation option includes a maneuver technique that requires operator approval prior to execution. The computing device may then display a graphical user interface (GUI) that conveys the one or more navigation options. Based on detecting a selection of a particular navigation option, the computing device may transmit instructions to the vehicle to perform the particular navigation option. The vehicle may configured to navigate from the first location to the second location by performing the particular navigation option while monitoring for changes in the environment.

Abstract: An electric aircraft having fixed pitch lift includes a plurality of flight components, wherein the plurality of flight components further comprises at least a lift propulsor component, wherein the lift propulsor component comprises a plurality of blades configured at an angle of attack, and a flight controller, wherein the flight controller is configured to calculate a flight element using an intermediate representation, and transmit the flight element to the plurality of flight components.

Abstract: One example operation may include receiving, via a collaboration server, objects from respective client devices, providing the objects to a common virtual workspace, receiving one or more modifications to the objects from one or more of the client devices, forwarding the one or more modifications to each of the plurality of client devices, and updating a master version of the common virtual workspace to include the one or more modifications.

Abstract: A method of processing speech includes: providing a first set of audio data having audio features in a first bandwidth; down-sampling the first set of audio data to a second bandwidth lower than the first bandwidth; producing, by a high frequency reconstruction network (HFRN), an estimate of audio features in the first bandwidth for the first set of audio data, based on at least the down-sampled audio data; inputting, into the HFRN, a second set of audio data having audio features in the second bandwidth; producing, by the HFRN, based on a second set of audio data having audio features in the second bandwidth, an estimate of audio features in the first bandwidth for the second set of audio data; and training a speech processing system (SPS) using the estimates of audio features in the first bandwidth for the first and second sets of audio data.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for modifying queries in a discourse context. In one aspect, a method includes determining whether a query received from a user device subsequent to information provided to a user device and that defines a discourse context belongs to the discourse context. If the query belongs to the discourse context, the query is modified to take into account attributes of the discourse context.

Abstract: An example method of operation may include initializing a microphone array in a defined space to receive one or more sound instances based on a preliminary beamform tracking configuration, detecting the one or more sound instances within the defined space via the microphone array, modifying the preliminary beamform tracking configuration, based on a location of the one or more sound instances, to create a modified beamform tracking configuration, and saving the modified beamform tracking configuration in a memory of a microphone array controller.

Abstract: Real-time micro-profile generating using a dynamic tree structure is provided. A system receives a first voice query. The system generates, from historical searches related to the first voice query, a first pivot point in a tree structure for the first voice query having child nodes. The system outputs an audio prompt to request selection of one of the child nodes. The system receives, responsive to the audio prompt, a voice input with a selection of a first child node. The system generates, from historical searches related to the first child node, a second pivot point in the tree structure including grandchild nodes. The system determines, based on a resource reduction policy, to generate a checkpoint to reduce additional child node generation. The system builds, based on a response to the checkpoint, a micro-profile for the electronic account identifier with the tree structure.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes obtaining, at a processor, a tomographic image of a phantom, wherein the phantom includes heterogeneous regions having a plurality of materials with varying attenuation coefficients. The method also includes automatically segmenting, via the processor, the heterogeneous regions from the tomographic image to generate a segmented image. The method further includes automatically identifying, via the processor, a plurality of regions of interest having varying attenuation coefficients within the tomographic image based on the segmented image. The method still further includes automatically labeling, via the processor, each region of interest of the plurality of regions of interest as representing a particular material of the plurality of materials. The method even further includes outputting, via the processor, a labeled image of the tomographic image. The method may be utilized in quality assurance testing and calibration.

Abstract: A system for detection and reporting of data signal interference includes a plurality of vehicles. Each vehicle includes a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver receiving a GNSS signal, a cellular modem configured for sending and receiving data over a wireless communication network, and a computerized detection and reporting controller. The controller includes programming to monitor the GNSS signal, analyze the GNSS signal to identify a presence of radio frequency (RF) interference, and generate a report of an RF interference event to a remote server device based upon the presence of the interference. The system further includes the server device including programming to monitor the report of the interference event from each of the vehicles, identify a threshold RF interference event based upon the report of the RF interference event from each of the plurality of vehicles, and command a remedial action based upon the threshold RF interference event.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cooperative or coached gameplay in virtual environments are disclosed. Memory may store a content control profile regarding a set of control input associated with an action in a virtual environment of a digital content title. A request may be received from a set of one or more users associated with different source devices regarding cooperative gameplay of the digital content title. At least one virtual avatar may be generated for an interactive session of the digital content title in response to the request. A plurality of control inputs may be received from the plurality of different source devices and combined into a combination set of control inputs. Generating the combination set of control input may be based on the content control profile. Virtual actions associated with the virtual avatar may be controlled within the virtual environment in accordance with the combination set of control inputs.