Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a display and transport case for three-dimensional (3D) figurine. In accordance with one aspect, the disclosure includes a base, wherein the base includes an outer screw seam and a clamp lip; a base rim to hold a figurine, wherein the base rim mates to the clamp lip; and a lid, wherein the lid includes an inner screw seam and wherein the inner screw seam mates to the outer screw seam.

Abstract: A cooking device may include a heat source switchable between an on state and an off state, a support element moveable between a first position and a second position, and a controller operably connected to the heat source and the support element. The support element may be in the first position when no cooking implement is placed on the heat source or the support element, and the support element may be in the second position when a cooking implement is placed on the heat source or the support element. The controller may be configured to transition the heat source to the off state in response to the heat source being in the on state and the support element being in the first position.

Abstract: A fluoropropene composition comprising Z-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and optionally 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane wherein the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being present in an amount of 0.00001 to 1.0%. A method of producing the fluoropropene, methods for using the fluoropropene and the composition formed are also disclosed.

Abstract: Implementations of the subject matter described herein provide a solution for rate control based on reinforcement learning. In this solution, an encoding state of a video encoder is determined, the encoding state being associated with encoding of a first video unit by the video encoder. An encoding parameter associated with rate control in the video encoder is determining by a reinforcement learning model and based on the encoding state of the video encoder. A second video unit different from the first video unit is encoded based on the encoding parameter. In this way, it is possible to achieve a better quality of experience (QOE) for real time communication with computation overhead being reduced.

Abstract: Provided is a deep learning method with improved search and dialogue properties connecting. The method includes using, via a model, search engines to look for external and factual knowledge across the internet, finding relevant content for any product's aspect, such as price, reviews, and features; and completing the process of fusing the retrieved knowledge with the dialogue history in order to provide the final response. The using, finding, and completing to connect the Alexa socialbot with the Amazon Store, opening novel functions like better recommendations, conversational shopping guidance, automatic seeking of new product types, and personalization.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to providing information about a vehicle dispatched to pick up the user. In one example, a request for the vehicle to stop at a particular location is sent. In response, information identifying a current location of the vehicle is received. A map is generated. The map includes a first marker identifying the received location of the vehicle, a second marker identifying the particular location, and a shape defining an area around the second marker at which the vehicle may stop. The shape has an edge at least a minimum distance greater than zero from the second area. A route is displayed on the map between the first marker and the shape such that the route ends at the shape and does not reach the second marker. Progress of the vehicle towards the area along the route is displayed based on received updated location information for the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include ascribing a predetermined data record to a physical surface in the form of an imperfect aesthetic pattern of marks. An image showing a portion of the surface, when processed with a decoder, yields the predetermined, verified data record.

Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) and visual-language models (VLMs) are able to provide robust results based on specified formatting and organization. Although LLMs and VLMs are designed to receive natural language input, users often lack the skill, knowledge, or patience to utilize LLMs and VLMs to their full potential. By leveraging screen understanding, AI prompts (or “pills”) may automatically be generated for artificial-intelligence (AI) assistance and query resolution in a VLM/LLM environment. Using an image encoder, a current screenshot is processed into an image embedding and compared to text embeddings representing screenshot activities. By identifying the text embedding having the closest similarity to the image embedding, a screen activity being performed by the user may be determined. Suggested AI prompts (or “pills”) may then be generated in real-time to assist the user in performing the screen activity.

Abstract: Methods and systems for parallel processing of batch requests using a plurality of event-specific processing streams. For example, the system may receive a plurality of requests for batch processing at a preset time. The system may process, with a scheduler service, a first event string of a first request of the plurality of requests. The system may direct the first request to a first processing service for processing within the preset time based on the first event identifier, wherein the first processing service processes the first request with a first processing service configuration file, wherein the first processing service configuration file is specific to the first processing service.

Abstract: Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and/or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and/or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.

Abstract: A closure system including a curtain configured to seal an opening, a wireless network having a plurality of channels, at least one transmitter coupled to the curtain and configured to communicate over the plurality of channels, and an operator operatively coupled to the curtain and configured to communicate over the plurality of channels, the operator and the at least one transmitter configured to communicate with each other over a selected one of the plurality of channels based upon communication interference detected on one or more channels.

Abstract: In one aspect, a tire is provided, the tire comprising: a tread portion comprising at least one of a tread rib or a tread block, a sipe included in the tread rib or the tread block, the sipe including: a key portion including: a key edge portion angled in a first circumferential direction at an angle KA, and a chamfer portion angled in the first circumferential direction at an angle CA, an upper parallel portion radially inward of and directly connected to the key portion, a central parallel portion radially inward of and directly connected to the upper parallel portion, and a base portion radially inward of and directly connected to the central parallel portion.

Abstract: A phytoregulator composition including L-proline, kaolin, and optionally brown algae in wettable powder form for use in plants in flowering and fruiting stages of life is provided.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for an intelligent injection device for administering medication. The device may include a barrel in fluid contact with a needle connected with a first end of the barrel, a piston including a plunger, the piston positioned within a second end of the barrel and the plunger having a fluid-tight interaction with an interior of the barrel, a microprocessor in electronic communication with a switch and a wireless module, a sensor configured to detect an amount of injectable medication delivered through the needle, where the microprocessor may be configured to: receive sensor datum regarding the amount of injectable medication delivered through the needle, verify the injectable medication delivered conforms to a stored target dosage, which is a prescribed dosage for a recipient, and transmit administration data regarding the injectable medication delivered through the needle from the wireless module.

Abstract: Systems, structures, packages, circuits, and methods provide IC packages with laminated substrates configured for use with or coupling to a transformer package or assembly. IC packages can include a substrate having an encapsulant presenting an encapsulating volume for encapsulation of one or more IC die. The encapsulating volume can be configured below, at, or above a main surface of the substrate, with the packages including receiving/mounting structures to accommodate coupling of a transformer assembly. The packages and modules may include various types of circuits; in some examples, chips, chip packages, or modules may include a gate driver or other high voltage circuit.

Abstract: Free-space optical (FSO) wireless transmission, including optical communications, remote-sensing, power beaming, etc., can be enhanced by replacing conventional laser sources that operate in the infrared portion of the optical spectrum with ultra-short pulsed laser (USPL) sources having peak pulse powers of one kWatt or greater and pulse lengths of less than one picosecond. Specifically, it has been observed that under these conditions the attenuation of an USPL beam having the same average optical power as a conventional laser in a lossy medium, such as the atmosphere, is substantially less than the attenuation of a conventional laser beam having a lower peak pulse power and/or a longer pulse width. The superior system performance when using an USPL can be translated into an increased distance between a laser source in a transmitter and a photodetector in receiver and/or a higher reliability of system operation in inclement weather conditions.

Abstract: A composition for oral care is provided having a medium chain triglyceride a hydrophobic anti-microbial agent, and a hydrophobic flavoring agent.

Abstract: A power management system for a display light emitting diode (LED) driver for an augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) device mitigates (e.g., attenuates) an input peak power delivered to the LED driver from a DC source and decreases a voltage ramp rate of the LED driver while maintaining the default current ramp rate or vice versa. A liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) digital process is used to provide a current reference with a slow ramp rate and/or to provide an offset. The offset (e.g., a delay) may be implemented between the voltage ramp and the current ramp to achieve a non-overlapping output voltage and output current.

Abstract: A user support includes a hood structure that is supported by a back frame structure of the user support. The hood structure may comprise a one-piece homogeneous polymer structure that is formed by an additive process. The hood structure may include solid structures and at least one porous lattice matrix that is integrally formed with the solid structures.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses, and methods to deploy and stow a deployable equipment to and from a hoist, to control a load on a suspension without transfer of torque to the suspension cable, for the deployable equipment to obtain data and or electrical services from a dock of a carrier, and or for the deployable equipment to control the hoist, such as a reel of a hoist, to control a z-axis of a terminal end of the suspension cable. Control of the z-axis may be, for example, to control an elevation of a load, such as relative to carrier, ground, or an objective or target, to control a tension on or of suspension cable. Control of the z-axis may be, for example, to control a rate of ascent or descent of a terminal end of suspension cable.