Abstract: Systems and methods are provided autonomous driving policy generation. The system can include a set of autonomous driver agents, and a driving policy generation module that includes a set of driving policy learner modules for generating and improving policies based on the collective experiences collected by the driver agents. The driver agents can collect driving experiences to create a knowledge base. The driving policy learner modules can process the collective driving experiences to extract driving policies. The driver agents can be trained via the driving policy learner modules in a parallel and distributed manner to find novel and efficient driving policies and behaviors faster and more efficiently. Parallel and distributed learning can enable accelerated training of multiple autonomous intelligent driver agents.

Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion that includes a first display and a second portion that includes a second display. This example can also include a determinative hinge assembly that rotatably secures the first and second portions around first and second hinge axes. The determinative hinge assembly can have a first unflexed configuration when the first and second portions are parallel or perpendicular to one another and a second flexed configuration when the first and second portions contact one another when oriented at an oblique angle.

Abstract: LED devices and methods of operating LED devices are described. An LED device includes a light-emitting element, a wavelength converting layer and a dichroic mirror. The light-emitting element is configured to emit ultra violet, visible, or ultra violet and visible light. The wavelength converting layer is configured to absorb at least a portion of the light emitted by the light-emitting element and in response emit infrared light. The dichroic mirror transmits the infrared light emitted by the wavelength converting layer, reflects the light emitted by the light emitting element, and is arranged to reflect back into the wavelength converting layer light emitted by the light emitting element, transmitted unabsorbed through the wavelength converting layer, and incident on the dichroic mirror.

Abstract: A method of video decoding for a video decoder that includes acquiring a current picture from a coded video bitstream. The method further includes selecting, from a history buffer that stores motion vector predictors of N previously decoded blocks. The method further includes selecting, from the history buffer, a second motion vector predictor of a second neighboring block of the current block. The method further includes selecting a first temporal block included in a previously decoded reference picture associated with the current picture, the first temporal block including a third motion vector predictor, the first temporal block being one of (i) neighboring to a collocated block of the current block and (ii) within the collocated block. The method further including determining a motion vector predictor of the current block using a weighted average of the first motion vector predictor, the second motion vector predictor, and the third motion vector predictor.

Abstract: Provided herein is an electric axle including a differential assembly drivingly connected to a first axle half shaft and a second axle half shaft, wherein the first and second axle half shafts each have a wheel coupled to the ends thereof; an electric motor/generator drivingly connected to a first rotatable shaft; a first gear set having a first gear connected to the first rotatable shaft and a second gear connected to a second rotatable shaft; a second gear set having a first gear connected to the second rotatable shaft and a second gear selectively connected to a third rotatable shaft; a third gear set having a first gear connected to the third rotatable shaft and a second gear drivingly connected to the differential assembly; and a selector device configured to selectively connect the third rotatable shaft to the second gear of the second gear set or the first rotatable shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved sorbent and corresponding device(s) and uses thereof for the capture and stabilization of volatile organic compounds (VOC) or semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) from a gaseous atmosphere. The sorbent is capable of rapid and high uptake of one or more compounds and provides quantitative release (recovery) of the compound(s) when exposed to elevated temperature and/or organic solvent. Uses of particular improved grades of mesoporous silica are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric ammunition cartridge having a generally cylindrical neck having a projectile aperture at a first end, an outer shoulder surface that extends from the generally cylindrical neck, an outer shoulder angle defined by the outer shoulder surface, an inner shoulder surface on the inside of the polymer nose opposite the outer shoulder surface, an inner shoulder angle defined by the outer shoulder surface, a skirt surface extending from the inner shoulder surface, a skirt angle defined by the skirt surface, and a nose junction that extends from the outer shoulder surface to the skirt surface, wherein the nose junction is adapted to mate to a polymer cartridge.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing printed circuit boards (PCBs) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a tester for printed circuit boards (PCBs) includes a test fixture having a plurality of electrical contacts for contacting the PCBs that are units under test (UUTs). The test fixture carries a remote test peripheral master (RTPM) module, and a remote test peripheral slave (RTPS) module. The RTPM module and the RTPS module are connected through a remote test peripheral (RTP) bus.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes an actuator and an arm rotatable by the actuator. The actuator includes a housing and a rotatable barrier in the housing defining a first chamber and a second chamber. The rotatable barrier is rotatable by relative pressures of the chambers. The arm includes a first nozzle fluidly connected to the first chamber and a second nozzle fluidly connected to the second chamber.

Abstract: An LED package comprising an LED pump die, a phosphor and a dielectric mirror is described. The LED pump die emits light within a first wavelength range. The phosphor encapsulates the LED pump die and has characteristics that convert light within the first wavelength range to light within a second wavelength range, the second wavelength range being higher than the first wavelength range. The dielectric mirror is configured to reflect light within the first wavelength range and transmit light within the second wavelength range. As such, the unconverted light within the first wavelength that is emitted from the LED package is recycled back into the LED package.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system for recommending related services. During operation, the system determines, using a set of data sources, matching pairs of related services offered through an online system, wherein the set of data sources includes historical interactions with recommended services and historical requests for proposal (RFPs). Next, the system ranks the matching pairs based on the set of data sources and popularities of the matching pairs. The system then identifies, based on the ranking, a set of related services for a service offered through the online system. Finally, the system outputs the set of related services as recommended services to a user of the online system.

Abstract: An elongated panel for producing a wall covering, a kit for producing a wall covering, and a method of installing a wall covering are described. The elongated panel includes generally rectangular front surface and back surfaces, a first longitudinal edge, and a second longitudinal edge opposite the first longitudinal edge. A lateral cross-section of the first longitudinal edge can include a generally horizontal support portion proximate the back surface and a first beveled portion proximate the front surface, and a lateral cross-section of the second longitudinal edge can include a generally horizontal resting portion proximate the back surface and a second beveled portion proximate the front surface.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising: executing a first set of files, and collecting a first set of performance data; updating the first set of files to produce a second set of files; executing the second set of files and collecting a second set of performance data; identifying a first subset of the first set of performance data; identifying a second subset of the first set of performance data; calculating a score based on the first subset and the second subset, the score indicating a difference in resource consumption between one or more first thread instances that are instantiated using the first set of files and one or more second thread instances that are instantiated using the second set of files; and generating and outputting a debugging message based on the score, wherein the first thread instances and the second thread instances have the same entry function and the same opcode.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with an auxiliary power system design are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an auxiliary power system may be mounted within a vehicle or integrated into a starter battery of the vehicle. The auxiliary power system may include an auxiliary battery and circuitry coupled to the auxiliary battery and a vehicle electrical system of the vehicle. The vehicle electrical system may be used to start an engine of the vehicle. The circuitry may detect a trigger and couple the auxiliary battery to the vehicle electrical system in response to detection of the trigger. The auxiliary battery may provide power to the vehicle electrical system to start the engine of the vehicle when the auxiliary battery is coupled to the vehicle electrical system. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: The use of etchings into one or more places of a knife in such a way to maximize leverage allows for more precision and safety to be obtained by the holder, when the holder attempts to complete finer tasks with the knife. A knife can be comprised of three portions to the blade: one portion for chopping, one portion for fine tasks, and one portion for chiseling purposes.

Abstract: A collapsible packer for use in a well includes a deployment assembly, a retraction assembly and a sealing assembly extending between the deployment assembly and the retraction assembly. The deployment assembly may include a spring and a degradable stop configured to offset the force applied by the spring. The degradable stop can be manufactured from a material that dissolves when contacted by fluid in the well. The retraction assembly may by hydraulically or spring energized.

Abstract: A method includes receiving transform coefficients corresponding to a scaled video input signal, the scaled video input signal including a plurality of spatial layers that include a base layer. The method also includes determining a spatial rate factor based on a sample of frames from the scaled video input signal. The spatial rate factor defines a factor for bit rate allocation at each spatial layer of an encoded bit stream formed from the scaled video input signal. The spatial rate factor is represented by a difference between a rate of bits per transform coefficient of the base layer and an average rate of bits per transform coefficient. The method also includes reducing a distortion for the plurality of spatial layers by allocating a bit rate to each spatial layer based on the spatial rate factor and the sample of frames.

Abstract: The present invention is an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product.

Abstract: An avalanche control device includes a detonation initiator unit and a bio-degradable linear bag. The initiator unit is elongated and includes an ignition end, an inflation end, and a stepped transition zone in between that gets progressively greater in diameter as it extends from the ignition end towards the inflation end. The inflatable bag is adapted for connection to the inflation end of the initiator unit. The design of initiator unit is fixed and reusable, while the bag dimensions can be tailored to the desired blast strength for the end user, in terms of length, diameter, and mixture ratio.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying a user interface. The method comprises receiving user interface data at a client from a first server, receiving modification computer program code at said client, and executing said modification computer program code at said client to modify said user interface data to generate modified user interface data. The modification computer program code can be received from said first server or from a further server.