Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle. The systems and methods receive image data from at least one camera of the vehicle, detect a 2D measurement location of a static object in an image plane of the camera using the image data, receive an input vector of measurements from a sensor system of the vehicle, predict a predicted 3D location of the static object using a Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF) that incorporates a motion model for the vehicle and further using the 2D measurement location of the static object, and the input vector, and control at least one vehicle feature based on the predicted 3D location of the static object.

Abstract: In some embodiments, user extraction of in-video text may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a video associated with a video communication session may be processed to detect moving text to which a first user is referring in the video. Based on the detection of the moving text, location information associated with the moving text may be determined. For example, the location information may indicate spatial locations of the moving text. Based on the text location information, a graphical text location indicator may be overlayed on the video (e.g., on a first portion of a user interface of a user device) where the graphical text location indicator is presented proximate the moving text. Selectable text corresponding to the moving text and an auxiliary indicator corresponding to the graphical text location indicator may be presented on a second portion of the user interface.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for transcribing an utterance includes receiving, at a computing system, speech data that characterizes an utterance of a user. A first set of candidate transcriptions of the utterance can be generated using a static class-based language model that includes a plurality of classes that are each populated with class-based terms selected independently of the utterance or the user. The computing system can then determine whether the first set of candidate transcriptions includes class-based terms. Based on whether the first set of candidate transcriptions includes class-based terms, the computing system can determine whether to generate a dynamic class-based language model that includes at least one class that is populated with class-based terms selected based on a context associated with at least one of the utterance and the user.

Abstract: An area of a graphical user interface that potentially comprises an actionable graphical object is identified. An actional graphical object is an object that generates an event when clicked on. For example, an actional graphical object may be a button, a menu, a menu item, a check box, a text field, a text area, a tab, and/or the like. A cursor movement is generated in the area of the graphical user interface (e.g., using a grid). The cursor movement uses a scanning process to a detect a change in a cursor type (e.g., from an arrow cursor to a link cursor). In response to detecting the change in the cursor type, the actionable graphical object is identified in the area of the graphical interface. The actionable graphical object may then be integrated into a testing process to validate the graphical user interface.

Abstract: This document describes systems and techniques directed at compensating for voltage losses in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. In aspects, a computing device having an OLED display and a luminance manager is configured to receive an indication of a luminance that is, or is intended to be, displayed by pixels of the OLED display. Responsive to and based on the received indication of luminance and a voltage loss, the luminance manager determines a luminance modification for the pixels of the OLED display. Based on the determined luminance modification, the luminance manager modifies the luminance that is displayed or modifies the luminance that is intended to be displayed by the pixels of the OLED display effective to compensate for the voltage loss.

Abstract: A method for determining authenticity of an object in real-time is disclosed. The method being performed by a processor includes receiving image data of the object. The image data includes both the captured image showing a visual representation of the object as well as depth data describing the relative distance between different objects in the image and the camera. This depth information is analyzed in order to determine a liveness of the object. The analysis may include verifying a sufficient change in depth between the subject and a background as well as comparing an edge of a foreground object to an expected edge or an edge determined from the image. Based on this analysis, a determination can be made as to whether the image is of a live (e.g., real) subject.

Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a semiconductor die having a first side and a second side and an active area on the second side of the die. The semiconductor packages may also include two or more bumps coupled to two or more die pads on a second side of the die. The semiconductor packages may include an optically transmissive lid coupled to the semiconductor die through an adhesive, two or more bumps, and a first redistribution layer (RDL). The semiconductor package may include a second redistribution layer (RDL) coupled with the first RDL on the second side of the semiconductor die. The second RDL may extend to the first side of the semiconductor die. The first RDL may extend to an edge of the semiconductor die.

Abstract: The various embodiments of a rotationally-locking magnetic alignment system and components thereof are described herein, which enable position locking and self-alignment along stepwise rotational increments. In aspects, a rotationally-locking magnetic alignment system can include magnetic alignment components, where each magnetic alignment component can include an array of magnetic field-inducing components that possess a particular magnetic polarity such that a first magnetic alignment component can attract, magnetically couple, and positionally lock a complementary second magnetic alignment component. In implementations, the array of magnetic field-inducing components can be arranged in one or more patterns, within the first magnetic alignment component and/or the second magnetic alignment component, allowing for the first magnetic alignment component to be positionally locked at any number of stepwise rotational increments.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning debris from a wellbore comprises a rotational portion and a stationary portion. The rotational portion is configured to be coupled to a workstring disposed in the wellbore such that rotation of the workstring rotates the rotational portion. The stationary portion at least partially surrounds the rotational portion. The stational portion is configured to remain stationary when the rotational portion and the workstring are rotated. The rotational portion and the stationary portion are shaped and configured such that when the workstring is at least partially disposed in well fluid present in the wellbore, rotation of the rotational portion causes the movement of well fluid such that well fluid flows in the workstring, thereby carrying debris from the wellbore in to the workstring.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for controlling intra prediction for encoding of a video sequence are provided. The method includes determining a ratio of a width to a height of a coding unit, and based on the determined ratio being different than one, adding, to a table including intra prediction modes corresponding to intra prediction angles, first wide angles toward a bottom-left edge of the coding unit, second wide angles toward a top-right edge of the coding unit, and additional intra prediction modes respectively corresponding to the first wide angles and the second wide angles. The method further includes signaling, for encoding the video sequence, one of the intra prediction modes and the additional intra prediction modes added to the table.

Abstract: A video encoder is configured to generate a bitstream for decoding by a compatible decoder which includes circuitry configured to receive a bitstream, extract a residual of a control point motion vector for a current frame and from the bitstream, and combine the residual of the control point motion vector with a prediction of the control point motion vector for the current frame.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system is provided. The robotic surgical system includes a navigation system and a robotic arm. The robotic arm includes a joint including a proximal joint subassembly supporting a distal joint subassembly for rotation about an axis. The joint also includes a distal joint module attached to the distal joint subassembly and including a distal interface. The robotic arm also includes a proximal joint module attached to the proximal joint subassembly and including a proximal interface. The robotic arm also includes a harness assembly coupled to the proximal interface and to the distal interface, and a spiral region being supported for movement between an expanded state and a contracted state to permit rotation of the distal joint subassembly between a first radial position and a second radial position while maintaining communication between the proximal interface and the distal interface.

Abstract: Methods of attenuating an antigenic response in a mammal to one or more Type 1 diabetes related-antigens are provided. The method may result in delaying the onset of decreased pancreatic beta cell function in the mammal and/or at least delaying a reduction in serum C-peptide levels in the mammal The method comprises sublingually administering an effective amount of an insulin-related peptide to the mammal and commonly makes use of a sublingual formulation of an insulin-related peptide that includes an aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, e.g., an aqueous carrier which comprises at least about 30 vol. % glycerin.

Abstract: A self-resetting game provided by an interactive physical environment includes a plurality of game components, a room sensor, a control system and an indicator. The plurality of game components are repositionable within a game room provided by the interactive physical environment. The room sensor detects a first positon of at least some of the plurality of game components. The control system receives, from the room sensors, the detected position and selects, responsive to the received position information, one of a plurality of game solutions requiring the plurality of game components to be rearranged into a second position different from the first positon. The indicator detects the selected one of the game solutions.

Abstract: Grade control systems and methods for an earthmoving machine and control architecture to generate a continuous differential surface associated with a rear curved surface of an earthmoving implement, project the continuous differential surface onto a two-dimensional (2D) plane associated with the earthmoving implement, determine a piecewise-derivative continuous curve based on the continuous differential surface projected on to the 2D plane, determine a derivative of the piecewise-derivative continuous curve, project a design plane normal n* of a ground surface for smoothing onto the 2D plane associated with the earthmoving implement, determine a point of perpendicular intersection between the derivative of the piecewise-derivative continuous curve and the design plane normal n* of the ground surface projected onto the 2D plane, and operate the earthmoving machine using one or more linkage assembly actuators and the point of perpendicular intersection to smooth the ground surface.

Abstract: A rainwater collector, comprising a housing configured to penetrate from top to bottom, an opening at upper end of the housing is a water inlet, an opening at lower end of the housing is a water outlet, water collecting ports are arranged on both sides of the housing, the height of the water collecting port is lower than upper end face of the water-passing pipe, the water collecting port is configured to connect the valve. Inside the housing are arranged: a filter and a diverter, the filter comprises a water-passing pipe, grid plates are evenly arranged on outer side of upper end of the water-passing pipe, the grid plates are used to filter rainwater; the diverter is arranged above the filter. In the present application, a diverter and a filter are arranged in the housing to intercept and filter the rainwater, and the debris are filtered and collected.

Abstract: A fastening assembly for a track comprises a stud having a stud base and a rod extending from the stud base, a keeper having a keeper base with an opening corresponding to the rod in a center of the keeper base, at least two members extending from the keeper base, and a nut receiving and engaging the rod to secure the stud to the keeper.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for allowing completion of cardless transactions at a kiosk using an encoded identifier for that kiosk. A user of a mobile app may begin a transaction on their mobile device and, upon reaching a stage of the transaction where kiosk access is needed, receive instructions to visit a kiosk and scan the encoded identifier displayed by the kiosk. The scanned encoded identifier may be associated with the transaction, and the mobile app may transmit a request to complete the transaction at the kiosk.

Abstract: An erase process for a group of non-volatile memory cells comprises applying doses of erasing to the group and performing erase verify between pairs of successive doses of erasing. The time needed to complete the erase process can be reduced by optimizing the order of performing erase verify. For example, erase verify can be performed by separately performing erase verify for multiple portions of the group in order from previously determined slowest erasing portion of the group to previously determined fastest erasing portion of the group, and aborting the performing of erase verify prior to completion of erase verify for all of the portions of the group in response to a number erase errors exceeding a limit.

Abstract: It may be desirable to limit the switching frequency of a pulse frequency modulated (PFM) resonant converter, however certain load conditions and/or startup condition require high switching frequencies to regulate an output voltage. The disclosed resonant converter can limit a maximum switching frequency while regulating an output voltage by shifting from PFM to phase-difference modulation based on a load condition. The appropriate modulation can be applied based on a comparison between a charge-control signal and a load-control signal.