Abstract: A method for regulating a pumping rate of an electrically powered hydraulic fracturing pump includes receiving a step rate limit for one or more pumps, the step rate limit corresponding to at least one of a minimum step rate or a maximum step rate. The method also includes determining a desired pumping rate for the one or more pumps. The method further includes determining a current rate of the one or more pumps. The method includes comparing the desired pumping rate to the current rate. The method also includes determining, based at least in part on the comparison, an adjustment to the current rate. The method further includes determining the adjustment does not exceed the step rate limit. The method includes applying the adjustment to the current rate of the one or more pumps.

Abstract: Techniques to improve detection and security of images, including formation and detection of matrix-based images. Some techniques include detecting a matrix-based image that is optimized for detection in a particular environment. The matrix-based image may be a matrix bar code. The matrix bar code may include a plurality of non-black and non-white colors, where each one of the plurality of non-black and non-white colors are at least one of an absent color in relation to the environment and a least prevalent color associated with the environment.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory uses phase change memory (PCM) cells in a three dimensional vertical cross-point structure, in which multiple layers of word lines run in a horizontal direction and bit lines run in a vertical direction. The memory cells are located in a recessed region of the word lines and are separated from the bit line by an ovonic threshold switch. A surfactant lining of the word line recess in which the phase change memory material is placed improves stability of the resistance state of the memory cells, allowing for improved multi-state operation.

Abstract: Described herein is a provenance chain exploration system and method. Particular journeys of entities are identified from stored provenance chain data using an algorithm. A group of similar journeys (representative journey) can be identified using a clustering algorithm and/or probabilistic algorithm. Information associated with the identified group of similar journeys (representative journey) can be graphically displayed to a user. The user can interactively modify setting(s) associated with identification of journeys and/or identification of group(s) of similar journeys. The graphically displayed information can be modified in accordance with the modified setting(s).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a guide system includes a first member configured to be fixed to a structure. A coupling element is fixed to the first member. A second member is moveable relative to the first member. The second member is configured to receive the coupling element to couple the first member to the second member. There is a channel between the first member and the second member when the first member is coupled to the second member. The channel is configured to receive a portion of a closure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous banking resources are disclosed. Embodiments include a mobile banking resource including an unmanned motorized vehicle, a controller configured to control the movement of the motorized vehicle, an authentication device configured to verify the identity of a user, a server configured to communicate with the controller and the authentication device, and a user interface module configured to interface with the user conducting a transaction. The user interface module may include a user input device configured to receive user input, and a communication interface module configured to communicate with a server and the user input device. The controller may be configured to operate the motorized vehicle to move the motorized vehicle to a location based on a predicted behavior of the user.

Abstract: A sensor device for conducting electronic transactions from a vehicle including a housing including an RFID circuit operably connected to an RFID antenna, a short range communication device, the RFID circuit and short range communication device operably connected to a processor, and a power supply. The sensor device is wirelessly connectable to a mobile communication device via the Bluetooth chip and the mobile communication device runs a software application. The RFID antenna is adapted to receive a wireless signal from a transmitter. Responsive to the wireless signal, the processor causes the short range communication device to wirelessly communicate with the mobile communication device to initiate a transaction.

Abstract: A method for operating in a borehole comprises disposing in a downhole environment a system comprising a tubular having a passage and a first restriction positioned inside the tubular; engaging a restrictor with the first restriction to block the passage; injecting a treatment fluid into the tubular, the treatment fluid comprising an invert emulsion, a carboxylic acid ester, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and degrading and removing the first restriction.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system obtains an assessment result containing a rating of a candidate with respect to a qualification for an opportunity. Next, the system determines, based on the assessment result, a position of the rating in a distribution of assessment results associated with the qualification and one or more attributes of the opportunity. The system then compares the position to a threshold to determine a recommendation related to the candidate and the opportunity. Finally, the system outputs the recommendation in association with the candidate.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to using a multiplexed transmission to register a telemetry device with a telemetry system and report telemetry data to the telemetry system on behalf of a telemetry device. One disclosed example provides a method comprising receiving a multiplexed transmission from a telemetry device, the multiplexed transmission comprising a registration message and telemetry data, demultiplexing the multiplexed transmission to obtain the registration message and the telemetry data, registering the telemetry device with a telemetry system based upon the registration message, sending the telemetry data to the telemetry system, and sending a registration response to the telemetry device, the registration response confirming registration of the telemetry device with the telemetry system.

Abstract: A method of point cloud attribute coding includes calculating a motion-estimating uncertainty value based on geometry data associated with a point cloud; identifying one or more inter-frame nearest neighbor point cloud samples corresponding to the point cloud in response to a determination that the motion-estimating uncertainty value is less than a threshold value; ranking one or more temporal candidate points associated with the one or more identified inter-frame nearest neighbor point cloud samples based on the motion-estimation uncertainty value; and extracting one or more sample attribute values from the one or more temporal candidate points, whereby the one or more sample attribute values correspond to the geometry data.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for video coding. In some examples, an apparatus includes processing circuitry that determines a plurality of first sub-block motion vectors for a plurality of sub-blocks of a current block, and determines a plurality of second sub-block motion vectors according to the plurality of first sub-block motion vectors and a first target range. The processing circuitry also determines a set of gradient values associated with a current sample location in a current sub-block, determines an adjustment vector associated with the current sample location, and determines a set of adjustment values associated with the current sample location according to the set of gradient values and the adjustment vector. The processing circuitry generates a predicted sample associated with the current sample location according to a combination of a corresponding sample in a reference sub-block and the set of adjustment values.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multimedia swarm processes in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for creating a multimedia project at a swarm interface device. The method includes steps for providing a first set of multimedia content to a swarm includes several swarm members, where the several swarm members includes several swarm sources. The method further includes steps for receiving a second set of multimedia content from the several swarm sources and editing multimedia content to create a multimedia project includes at least one piece of multimedia content from the first set of multimedia content and at least one piece of multimedia content from the second set of multimedia content.

Abstract: A method of predicting point cloud attribute coding includes receiving point cloud data comprising one or more candidate points and extracting one or more candidate attribute values for the one or more candidate points from the received point cloud data. The method further includes calculating a weighted median from the one or more extracted candidate attribute values and a weight factor, whereby the weight factor corresponds to a relative importance factor of a candidate vector associated with the extracted candidate attribute values. The method further includes assign one or more prediction indices corresponding to attribute data for video encoding to the candidate points in response to the calculation of the weighted median, wherein the prediction indices and processing the media content to encode the attribute data associated with the candidate points having the lowest prediction indices.

Abstract: A data processing system is provided that includes a processor having associated memory, the processor being configured to execute instructions using portions of the memory to cause the processor to, at classification time, receive an input image frame from an image source. The input image frame includes an articulated object and a target object. The processor is further caused to process the input image frame using a trained neural network configured to, for each input cell of a plurality of input cells in the input image frame predict a three-dimensional articulated object pose of the articulated object and a three-dimensional target object pose of the target object relative to the input cell. The processor is further caused to output the three-dimensional articulated object pose and the three-dimensional target object pose from the neural network.

Abstract: A product and process of manufacturing an edible soft-chewable dosage form for the delivery of pharmaceutically active ingredients or nutritional agents orally to an animal or human subject, by forming a granulated soft-chew mass by appropriate mixing and sifting steps, and forming tablets with a compression press. Such soft-chew dosage forms have hardness of less than about two kilopond (2 kp) and friability of less than about one percent (1%) at three-hundred (300) rotations when measured according to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) test. The process for manufacturing such compressed soft-chew tablets employs compression (tablet) pressing equipment to produce soft-chew tablets of consistent weight and texture.

Abstract: A system for bridging wireless communications is disclosed. The system for bridging wireless communications includes a first mobile device that is outside a coverage area of a first radio access technology (RAT), a second mobile device that is within the coverage area of the first RAT, a third device that is within the coverage area of the first RAT, a first bridging device paired with and communicating with the first mobile communication device using a second RAT, and a second bridging device paired with and communicating with the first bridging device using a third RAT and paired with and communicating with the second mobile communication device using a fourth RAT, whereby the first mobile device communicates with the third device, even when the first mobile device cannot communicate directly with the third communication device.

Abstract: A seal section of a submersible well pump assembly has an expandable and contractible bag surrounded by a pressure equalizing chamber. A motor lubricant communication path communicates motor lubricant the bag interior. A well fluid port admits well fluid into the pressure equalizing chamber. A gas vent passage leads from the pressure equalizing chamber to the exterior of the enclosure. At least one membrane in the gas vent passage allows gas contained in the well fluid in the pressure equalizing chamber to vent. The membrane blocks liquid from flowing through the gas vent passage into and out of the pressure equalizing chamber.

Abstract: A system for ring suppression facilitates notification and handling of unwanted calls as desired by a recipient, and in particular without disturbing the recipient. A new social dimension of call presentation logic is now available to callers. A telephony device is configured to receive an incoming call. The incoming call includes a calling line identity (CLI). On the telephony device, individual contacts in an address book are searched for a match to the CLI. If a match is found, a first phone action is activated (such as ringing the phone). If a match is not found in the address book for the incoming CLI, a second phone action is activated (such as not ringing the phone, and displaying the CLI). In other words, a call that is not in the address book of the recipient (B party) is silenced.

Abstract: Orally administrable compositions comprising calcium, methods of administration, and methods of making the same.