Abstract: Patterns in lane data and traffic signal data around intersections are used to detect potential errors in map databases and automatically generate data for map databases. Groups of lanes inbound into intersections and/or outbound from intersections can be categorized, and these categories may be used to compare lanes around an intersection, or at multiple intersections along a roadway or in a region. Deviations from expected patterns of these intersection categories may be used to identify errors. Patterns of internal lanes based on external lanes and traffic signal data may be used to automatically generate internal lane data for intersections.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coding and decoding are provided. A method includes encoding a video stream including video data partitioned into a plurality of layers, wherein the encoding includes determining whether a first picture of the video stream is to be output based on a syntax element that indicates a mode of output layer set signaling.

Abstract: A system and method for denoising a grey scale image of a pattern on a substrate, including: scanning a gaussian beam consecutively across scanlines extending along an x direction, wherein the scan lines are disposed adjacent to each other in a y direction within a predetermined region of the pattern, obtaining waveforms from secondary electrons and backscattered electrons reflected from the scanned pattern; converting the waveforms into a grey scale image, and applying a gaussian weighted distribution for each of the scan lines of the grey scale image and the neighboring scan lines of the grey scale image to account for the impact of the neighboring scan lines to each scan line.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide blocking system is provided comprising a sheeting material treated with a waterproofing agent such that the carbon dioxide blocking system is fully, or nearly fully, impermeable to liquids and gases. The sheeting material may be a microfiber polyester woven sheeting material and the waterproofing agent may be thermoplastic polyurethane. The sheeting material is treated with the waterproofing agent. The treated material comprises a single layer of fabric. The sheeting material provides a soft upper surface, like a sheet, while the waterproofing agent imparts impermeability to the sheeting material such that the carbon dioxide blocking system may serve as a mattress protector to block liquids and also to block the permeability and retention of carbon dioxide to help prevent carbon dioxide rebreathing.

Abstract: A method includes voltage vector command values for an electric motor implemented on a vehicle and operating in a linear region. The method also includes receiving system state information of the vehicle and determining that an overmodulation threshold is satisfied based on the system state information of the vehicle. Based on determining that the overmodulation threshold is satisfied, the method includes determining a modulation factor from a modulation index, generating a three-phase output based on the voltage vector command values and the modulation factor, and determining a plurality of control signals based on the three-phase output. Each respective control signal of the plurality of control signals corresponds to a respective switch among a plurality of switches of an inverter. The method also includes instructing the plurality of switches of the inverter to control operation of the electric motor in the overmodulation region based on the plurality of control signals.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to a multi-tiered game involving multiple participants. Some embodiments relate to players from a plurality of gaming operators playing games with one another. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A digital display includes a plurality of pixel rows. For each pixel row, the digital display includes an EM gate driver configured to supply the pixel row with a luminance-controlling signal during each of a plurality of image frames. A luminance controller is configured to instruct the EM gate drivers to supply a pulse-width modulated signal to the plurality of pixel rows. Some pixel rows are supplied with a pulse-width modulated signal starting with an on pulse, and some pixel rows are supplied with a pulse-width modulated signal starting with an off pulse, on the same or different image frames.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automating track adjustments for live music performance. The method includes displaying a graphical user interface for music editing and playback. The graphical user interface includes a timeline waveform of a song and control elements configured to control tracks in the song. The method also includes receiving a timecode in the timeline waveform. The method further includes receiving a transition length indicating a number of beats. The method also includes receiving, from one of the control elements, a target value for one of the tracks. The method further includes determining a transition rate based on the transition length and a difference between the target value and a current value for the one of the tracks. Upon reaching the timecode during playback of the song, the method includes automatically adjusting the one of the tracks from the current value to the target value based on the transition rate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite product includes recovering a wet composite waste from at least one of the manufacturing process or an end-of-life product. The wet composite waste includes a first resin and a plurality of first fibers that are bound together with the first resin. The method also includes grinding the wet composite waste after recovering the wet composite waste. The method also includes mixing the wet composite waste with the second resin into a homogeneous mixture and placing the homogeneous mixture into a cavity. The method includes curing the second resin of the homogeneous mixture such that the homogenous mixture hardens to form a composite product that includes the first resin, the second resin, and the plurality of first fibers.

Abstract: Steering light includes: providing, from a plurality of optical source ports, a respective optical wave that is tuned over different respective wavelengths, within different respective time slots; emitting at least a portion of the light from at least one optical phased array comprising a plurality of optical phase shifters, and a plurality of optical grating antennas; distributing at least a portion of the light using at least one optical distribution network (ODN) comprising: one or more ODN input ports, and two or more ODN output ports each coupled to a different respective one of the optical phase shifters; and coupling at least a portion of the light using at least one optical coupler (OC) comprising: at least one OC input port coupled to one of the optical source ports, and at least one OC output port coupled to one of the one or more ODN input ports.

Abstract: A method for providing programmatic commercial insertion for a hybrid radio-TV channel of a system includes providing integrated or combined radio content from a radio system for broadcasting on the hybrid radio-TV channel, providing television content from a television system for display on the hybrid radio-TV channel during the content blocks; determining whether a video content is available from the radio system or from ad server during the ad insertion point; and determining whether a pre-loaded logo is available from the radio system during the ad insertion points. The method further includes inserting the video content from the radio system into the hybrid radio-TV channel for display if available, otherwise inserting the video content from the ad server, otherwise inserting the pre-loaded logo from the radio system, or otherwise displaying the video content from the television system and/or from the hybrid radio-TV channel. An associated system is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and computer-readable media for automatically classifying and moderating content. In an embodiment, a method may include receiving input data and one or more content policies, and generating a content taxonomy. The method may also include receiving multi-domain cold start data and generating training data. The method may also include accessing a language model based on the input data and the training data, and iteratively classifying the content of the input data using the language model and the content taxonomy, refining the training data based on the classified content of the input data, refining the language model based on the refined training data, probing the refined language model, and updating the threshold value based on the probing of the refined language model. The method may also include moderating the content of the input data based on the optimized language model and the content taxonomy.

Abstract: A process for respiratory rehabilitation treatment, the process comprises treating a patient with a laser, resurfacing the treatment location by applying pulses of laser light. The process comprises treating a patient with administering an injection, injecting a primary injection solution into an injection location and injecting a secondary injection solution comprises at least a concentrate solution into an injection location. This process treats patients with breathing difficulties with injection of PRP and/or PRF into the soft palate and surrounding tissue. The treatment may be combined with CO2 and/or Nd-YAG laser treatment.

Abstract: A double flexible optical circuit includes: a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of optical fibers; a first connector terminating the optical fibers at a first end of the double flexible optical circuit; and a second connector terminating the optical fibers at a second end of the double flexible optical circuit. Each of the optical fibers is positioned in one of a plurality of separate extensions formed by the flexible substrate as the optical fibers extend from the first connector to the second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to be tested when the first and second connectors are connected through the double flexible optical circuit. The double flexible optical circuit is configured to be divided in half once the testing is complete to form two separate flexible optical circuits.

Abstract: A vehicle engagement assembly is attached to a vehicle lift, wherein the vehicle lift is configured to actuate the engagement assembly between lowered and raised positions, and the vehicle engagement assembly includes: a first arm including a first notch, a second arm including a second notch, an adapter coupling arm including a coupling portion, and an adapter that couples with the coupling portion. The second arm can transition between a first extended configuration and a first retracted configuration relative to the first arm. The adapter fits within the first notch when both the second arm is in the first retracted configuration and the adapter coupling arm is in the second retracted configuration. The adapter coupling arm is configured to transition between a second extended configuration and a second retracted configuration relative to the second arm.

Abstract: A method of operating a drilling rig (that includes electrically powered equipment) and an energy supply system (that includes a battery storage, one or more generators, and an electrical bus that powers the drilling rig) includes: determining, by the energy supply system, a power demand of the drilling rig; comparing the power demand to a battery power threshold. When the power demand is less than or equal to the battery power threshold, the energy supply system enters a stealth mode by deactivating and disconnecting all generators from the electrical bus and powering the electrical bus and the drilling rig with only the battery storage. When the power demand is greater than the battery power threshold, the energy supply system powers the electrical bus with at least one of the one or more generators. The battery power threshold is based on a maximum power output rating of the battery storage.

Abstract: A high strength polymer-based blank cartridge having a first end; a shoulder disposed approximate the first end; a second end opposite the first end; and an insert engaged to the second end. A metal sleeve extends between the shoulder and insert, and a polymer sheath covers at least the metal sleeve. A propellant chamber is formed between the shoulder and the insert by at least the metal sleeve, and the propellant chamber has an unobstructed and a reduced volume, wherein the reduced volume is reduced in comparison to a propellant chamber of a standard cartridge.

Abstract: A system and method for denoising a grey scale image of a pattern on a substrate, including: scanning an electron beam along a pattern, detecting a scan line waveform from the scanned electron beam, obtaining a model scan line waveform from the detected scan line waveform, augmenting the model scan line waveform and adding noise to the augmented model scan line waveform, inputting the noisy augmented model scan line through a deep learning neural network (DNN) process, comparing the output of the DNN process to the augmented model scan line waveform before noise is added, and backpropagating the compared results into the DNN process to obtain a noise discrimination function.

Abstract: A coder determines, based on a reference line index and at least a width or a height of a block, a horizontal reference line offset and a vertical reference line offset, where the horizontal reference line offset and the vertical reference line offset are different. The coder determines a reference line based on the horizontal reference line offset and the vertical reference line offset. The block is predicted based on the reference line and an intra prediction mode.

Abstract: A wireless device may receive from a base station one or more messages indicating a first downlink transmission power of reference signals. The wireless device may also measure a first reference signal received power value of the received reference signals in a measurement window. The wireless device also receives a command indicating a time period during which transmission of the reference signals are stopped. The wireless device may further transmit to the base station, after the time period during which transmission of the reference signals are stopped, uplink signals. The uplink transmission power of the uplink signals being determined by the wireless device based on received power of the first reference signal, and the first downlink transmission power.