Abstract: The invention pertains to processes for separating water from air. The processes may employ using an LCST solution with or without subsequent reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, or ultrafiltration.

Abstract: Techniques for evaluating hydrocarbon reserves using tool response models are provided. An example method includes measuring a first fluid distribution of a first formation proximate to a first wellbore and measuring a second fluid distribution of a second formation proximate to a second wellbore. The method further includes generating a first tool response model for the first formation based at least in part on the first fluid distribution and generating a second tool response model for the second formation based at least in part on the second fluid distribution. The method further includes comparing results of the first tool response model to results of the second tool response model to determine a fluid distribution difference between the first formation and the second formation and implementing a drilling command to alter drilling of one of the first and second wellbores based at least in part on the fluid distribution difference.

Abstract: Techniques for processing I/O operations may include: detecting, at a host, a sequence of I/O operations to be sent from the host to a data storage system, wherein each of the I/O operations of the sequence specifies a target address included in a first logical address subrange of a first logical device; sending, from the host, the sequence of I/O operations to a same target port of the data storage system, wherein each of the I/O operations of the sequence includes an indicator denoting whether resources used by the same target port in connection with processing said each I/O operation are to be released subsequent to completing processing of said each I/O operation; receiving the sequence of I/O operations at the same target port of the data storage system; and processing the sequence of I/O operations.

Abstract: A leaf screen for an air intake of an HVAC system of a vehicle having a hood covering an engine compartment. The leaf screen includes a leaf screen body defining an air inlet opening covered by an integrally molded screen. A seal is integrally molded on a top surface of the leaf screen body in front of the air inlet opening. Bump-stops are integrally molded on the top surface that are engaged by an inner panel of the hood when closed. A method of making the leaf screen includes injecting a polymeric material into a mold to form a body portion. At least one elastomeric material is injected into the mold on one side of the body portion to form a seal and a plurality of bump-stops.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for determining a proximity status between electrodes may include detecting an amount of electrical charge an electrode among other electrodes that are communicatively coupled to an artificial reality device. The method may further include determining, based on the detected amount of electrical charge at the electrode, a mutual capacitance measurement that indicates an amount of mutual capacitance between the other electrodes. The method may also include determining, based on the mutual capacitance measurement, a relative proximity status between the electrodes, where the relative proximity status indicates a degree to which the electrodes are in proximity with each other. The method may further include providing the determined relative proximity status between the electrodes as an input to the artificial reality device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rack assembly includes, among other things, a cargo frame, a cantilever frame, and an actuation system that moves the cargo frame from a stowed position to an intermediate position by sliding the cargo and cantilever frames relative to an anchor frame. The actuation system moves the cargo frame from the intermediate position by sliding the cargo frame relative to the cantilever frame to permit pivoting of the cargo frame relative to the cantilever frame to a loading position. A rack accessing method includes, among other things, sliding a cargo frame and a cantilever frame relative to an anchor frame to move the cargo frame from a stowed position to an intermediate position. The method further includes sliding the cargo frame relative to the cantilever frame to permit pivoting the cargo frame relative to the cantilever frame to move the cargo frame from the intermediate position to a loading position.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to determine a navigation instruction execution location within a predefined distance from a vehicle location. The processor is also configured to communicate with a wireless transceiver to receive information identifying an intervening turn-option location, between the execution location and vehicle location. The processor is further configured to determine a distance between the vehicle location and turn-option location and display the determined distance on a navigation display, until the vehicle passes the turn-option location.

Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods are disclosed for a planning-driven framework for an driving vehicle (ADV) driving decision system. Driving decisions are classified into at least seven categories, including: conservative decision, aggressive decision, conservative parameters, aggressive parameters, early decision, late decision, and non-decision problem. Using the outputs of an ADV decision planning module, an ADV driving decision problem is identified, categorized, and diagnosed. A local driving decision improvement can be determined and executed in a short time frame on the ADV. For a long term solution, if needed, the driving decision problem can be uploaded to an analytics server. The driving decision problems from a large plurality of ADVs can be aggregated and analyzed for improving the ADV decisions system for all ADVs.

Abstract: A map application is provided that allows a user to view and query the location data associated with the contacts of the user. The location data of a contact may include locations of where the contact has been, along with a time when the contact was at each location. The user can use the map application to view the location data of selected users or groups of users. The user can further generate a query, and the map application can determine locations from the location data of the contacts that are related to the generated query. In this way, the user can search for locations such as businesses and landmarks that were visited by their contacts, and can view the locations on a map.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method receives an image of video content for a video offered by a video delivery service. The method analyzes pixels in the image to determine color attributes of the pixels, the color attributes including a lightness attribute and a hue attribute. Lightness counts for the image based on the lightness attribute and hue group counts based on the hue attribute are generated for the pixels. The method selects a lightness classification from lightness classifications based on the lightness counts and selects a hue group from hue groups based on the hue group counts. The lightness classification and the hue group classification are sent to a client device to allow the client device to generate a color using the lightness classification, the hue group classification, and a saturation value, the color being applied to an interface on the client device that is displaying the image.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of enabling distributed computers to communicate more effectively in an enterprise that provides flexible approval notifications in an organization, wherein at least one of the distributed computers stores a graph database in which attributes regarding individuals of the organization are stored. The computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a server computer in the distributed computers, a request for a task to be performed, wherein the task requires approval by at least a first person in the organization who has authority to approve the request. The computer-implemented method also includes traversing, by the server computer, the graph database, to determine an identity of the first person, wherein traversing is performed based on criteria determined at least partially by information automatically extracted from the request.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting a suspicious and/or a non-suspicious activity during an electronic transaction performed by a user device. One method comprises identifying, by a monitoring and detection component, a starting check point in the electronic transaction. The monitoring and detection component may then receive contextual data from one or more sensors of the user device. Based on the contextual data and a machine learning model, the monitoring and detection component may determine whether an expected behavior occurred. Entry of user credentials may be enabled in response to determining that the expected behavior occurred, whereas the electronic transaction may be terminated in response to determining that the expected behavior did not occur.

Abstract: A rack enclosure system includes a receiving frame and a carrier. The carrier is configured to capture a storage device and to be slidably received by the receiving frame in a mounting direction. The carrier includes a first rail and a second rail each extending between a front end and a back end. The carrier also includes a cap member. The cap member may be rotatably or non-rotatably connected to the first rail at the front end. The cap is releasably connected to the second rail adjacent to the front end. The carrier further includes a handle with a cam portion and a latch portion. The cam portion is rotatably connected to the cap member and optionally the first rail. The latch portion is releasably connected to the cap member or the second rail.

Abstract: Described herein is a system transmits and combines local models, that individually include a set of local parameters computed via stochastic gradient descent (SGD), into a global model that includes a set of global model parameters. The local models are computed in parallel at different geographic locations (e.g., different instances of computing infrastructure) along with symbolic representations. Network transmission of the local models and the symbolic representations, rather than transmission of the large training data subsets processed to compute the local models and symbolic representations, conserves resources and decreases latency. The global model can then be used as a model to determine a likelihood that at least a portion of current and/or recently received data traffic is illegitimate data traffic that is associated with a cyber attack. In some instances, the system can implement a remedial action to mitigate the effects of the cyber attack on computing infrastructure.

Abstract: A location-based notification application may generate a location based notification on a client device based on a location of the client device and data stored within the client device.

Abstract: The invention is generally directed to a visual attraction which provides a multi-dimensional audio/video experience in which the three dimensional screens provide for a three dimensional appearing display of two dimensional images in anticipation of and leading up to a reveal event in which the screens rise to expose a view behind the screens. The visual attraction also collects and separates the visitors to the visual attraction by collecting a predetermined grouping of the visitors and processing them through the attraction in a fashion which provides a manageable flow of visitors spaced apart by the length of the show which then passes the group of visitors in the attraction to the remainder of the attraction before collecting and passing through the next group.

Abstract: A favorable merging or grouping of simply connected regions into which the array of information samples is sub-divided, is coded with a reduced amount of data. To this end, a predetermined relative locational relationship is defined enabling an identifying, for a predetermined simply connected region, of simply connected regions within the plurality of simply connected regions which have the predetermined relative locational relationship to the predetermined simply connected region. Namely, if the number is zero, a merge indicator for the predetermined simply connected region may be absent within the data stream. In other embodiments, spatial sub-division is performed depending on a first subset of syntax elements, followed by combining spatially neighboring simply connected regions depending on a second subset of syntax elements, to obtain an intermediate sub-division.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a fan mounting assembly for use in refrigeration system includes a mounting body having a first side and a second side with a fan opening. The mounting body includes a collar extending from the second side of the mounting body around the fan opening, a flange extending outboard of the collar, and a plurality of retainers extending from the second side of the mounting body outward from the fan opening. Each retainer has a fastener opening extending therethrough. The fan mounting assembly further includes a motor mount and guard that includes a plurality of rings and a plurality of legs extending radially from a center portion. Each leg has a proximal end with a proximal eyelet formed thereon and a distal end with a distal eyelet formed thereon. The distal eyelet is configured to align with the fastener opening of a corresponding retainer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to compensate impression data for misattribution and non-coverage by a database proprietor are disclosed. An example method includes obtaining a count of media impressions occurring on a first type of computing device, a first portion of the media impressions corresponding to persons for whom demographic information is recognizable by a database proprietor and a second portion of the media impressions corresponding to persons for whom demographic information is unavailable to the database proprietor; and determining the demographic information for the second portion of the media impressions based on a first probability that media corresponding to the media impressions is accessed on the first type of computing device and based on a second probability that media is accessed on a second type of device.

Abstract: Techniques for creating a three dimensional model of an object and eliminate artifacts due to changes in orientation of the object between successive scans. Such techniques may be applied to line scans and slice scans of an object.