Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for cross input modality learning in a mobile device are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes activating a first modality user input mode in which user inputs by way of a first modality are recognized using a first modality recognizer; and receiving a user input by way of the first modality. The method includes, obtaining, as a result of the first modality recognizer recognizing the user input, a transcription that includes a particular term; and generating an input context data structure that references at least the particular term. The method further includes, transmitting, by the first modality recognizer, the input context data structure to a second modality recognizer for use in updating a second modality recognition model associated with the second modality recognizer.

Abstract: An authentication and payment system for paying a supplier via a network may include a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having program logic stored thereon having a code for an authentication and payment application executable by a processor of a computing device. The code may be programmed to perform a step of receiving a first set of specific data elements from a payer regarding an authorized purchase by the payer from the supplier. The code may be further programmed to receive a second set of specific data elements from the supplier. If the first set of specific data elements matches at least a portion of second set of specific data elements, the code may be programmed to generate and send a single-use number to the supplier. The single-use number may be usable as a credit card number for only one purchase.

Abstract: This disclosure provides formulations of enzalutamide and their use for treating hyperproliferative disorders.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) metal object manufacturing apparatus is equipped with an orifice cleaning system that removes metal drops that have adhered to a plate, an orifice in the plate, and a nozzle ejecting melted metal drops through the orifice during object forming operations. The orifice cleaning system includes an orifice cleaning tool that consists essentially of a soft carbon material, such as graphite. The orifice cleaning tool is configured with a handle that is gripped by an articulated arm to move the orifice cleaning tool against the plate, the orifice, and a portion of the nozzle at the orifice.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that enable the generation of candidate endorsements for recommended items of content using an ensemble of nominators. Various implementations include each nominator in the ensemble providing a candidate endorsement for each recommended item of content. Additionally or alternatively, an endorsement is selected to present to the user based on a score determined for each candidate endorsement.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for a create-to-print document solution. A main processor generates individualized bespoke print material by receiving transmitted customizable third-party data and user input data, comprising, at least in part, project metadata. The third party data and user input data are integrated at the processor to create a plurality of customizable user templates and content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for compression of data that exhibits mixed compressibility, such as floating-point data, are provided. As one example, aspects of the present disclosure can be used to compress floating-point data that represents the values of parameters of a machine-learned model. Therefore, aspects of the present disclosure can be used to compress machine-learned models (e.g., for reducing storage requirements associated with the model, reducing the bandwidth expended to transmit the model, etc.).

Abstract: Methods and systems for welding contacts of a plurality of battery cells are provided. A method includes using a detector to perform a scan of the cell electrode contact area for each of the plurality of battery cells. Based upon the scan of each cell electrode contact area, a determination is made of whether one or more possible weld sites for each electrode contact area are viable for welding. In response to determining that one or more weld sites are viable, one or more of the viable weld sites are selected and a welder is used to weld at least one of the selected weld sites.

Abstract: A method for routing electronic payment transactions includes receiving transaction-related information from a merchant, extracting transaction routing criteria from the received transaction-related information, dynamically identifying one or more eligible payment networks based on extracted transaction routing criteria, predicting a likelihood of authorization acceptance for each identified network based on the transaction-related information, dynamically identifying one or more breakeven transaction amounts for each identified eligible payment network, each breakeven transaction amount defining a point at which two or more eligible payment networks have the same expenses for a given transaction amount, the expenses including costs associated with a low predicted likelihood of authorization acceptance, and routing signature debit transactions from the merchant to a least cost PIN-less debit network selected from the eligible payment networks based on identification of a desired breakeven transaction amount f

Abstract: A method of processing an emergency incident reported to a PSAP by a plurality of callers can include checking, at the PSAP, if video calls have been received from the same specified location within a predetermined time period, and if it is determined that there are such further video calls, feeding at least a part of the video call and the further video calls to a ML classifier unit. The ML Classifier unit can identify if there are similarities between the video call and the further video calls. If there exists similarity between the video call and at least one further video call, a determination about which one of the video calls t uses less resources (e.g. less bandwidth). That video call can then be utilized and other similar calls can be adjusted to reduce the bandwidth further (e.g. converted to audio calls, etc.).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber encapsulation mechanism for energy dissipation in a fiber amplifying system. One example embodiment includes an optical fiber amplifier. The optical fiber amplifier includes an optical fiber that includes a gain medium, as well as a polymer layer that at least partially surrounds the optical fiber. The polymer layer is optically transparent. In addition, the optical fiber amplifier includes a pump source. Optical pumping by the pump source amplifies optical signals in the optical fiber and generates excess heat and excess photons. The optical fiber amplifier additionally includes a heatsink layer disposed adjacent to the polymer layer. The heatsink layer conducts the excess heat away from the optical fiber. Further, the optical fiber amplifier includes an optically transparent layer disposed adjacent to the polymer layer. The optically transparent layer transmits the excess photons away from the optical fiber.

Abstract: An exemplary bolt assembly includes a housing, a bolt, and a magnetic sensor. The housing includes a tubular sleeve configured for mounting in a latch bore of a door. The bolt is movably mounted to the housing for movement between an extended position and a retracted position. The magnetic sensor includes wires that extend through the tubular sleeve, and is operable to transmit information relating to an open/closed position of the door.

Abstract: A power cord locking assembly includes a button projecting from an upper surface of an electrical outlet housing having an outlet core therein. The button is selectively positionable relative to the housing in a direction obliquely oriented to a plug insertion axis between a locked position, in which the button engages and secures a plug connector housing mated to the outlet core, and an unlocked position, in which the button is disengaged from the plug connector housing for removal of the mated plug connector housing from the outlet core.

Abstract: In some embodiments, devices, systems, and methods herein may be used to operate an environmental control system in order to improve environmental satisfaction and/or cognitive function for one or more occupants or groups of occupants of an indoor environment. By some approaches, the devices, systems, and methods described herein may be employed by occupants, managers or owners of indoor environments to improve satisfaction with lighting and/or improve the performance of various executive functions for one or more occupants of an indoor environment. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods described herein may be used to adjust various lighting parameters in an indoor environment, for example, lighting parameters that are indicative of access to natural light in the indoor environment.

Abstract: A replicated block storage service provides durable and high performance network-attached storage replicated in two or more zones of a single region, and remains available despite a single zone failure. A probe file is generated to determine a health state of a replicated disk. When a disk is degraded, a lease is created indicating which replica is trusted and providing visibility to backend jobs to facilitate reconciliation of data between the first replica and the second replica. Moreover, degraded file markers are generated for use by the backend jobs in quickly identifying the data to be copied.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluid control device includes extruding a polymer melt into a chamber defined by an outer surface of a support structure and a disintegrable metallic tubular member disposed at the support structure, the polymer melt comprising a high heat polymer and a foaming agent, the high heat polymer having a heat deflection temperature of about 100° C. to about 300° C. measured at 1.82 MPa in accordance with ASTM D648-18; sealing the chamber; and foaming the high heat polymer to produce a porous filtration medium in a compacted shape.

Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating a piezoelectric transducer includes a base and a piezoelectric powder depositor to traverse the base and deposit a plurality of layers of piezoelectric powder on the base. The apparatus also includes an electrode disposed at an end of a boom of which is moveable to a selected location with respect to the base and a voltage source to apply a voltage to the electrode to establish an electric field between the electrode and base with sufficient strength to sinter and pole each layer of piezoelectric material and a controller having instructions to deposit the plurality of layers of the piezoelectric powder on the base and to control a position of the electrode and actuate the voltage source to the electrode to sinter and pole the layer of piezoelectric material at defined locations after each layer is deposited to form the piezoelectric transducer in a selected shape.

Abstract: A robotic cleaner may include a chassis, a single drive wheel rotatably coupled to the chassis, the single drive wheel being configured to rotate about a steering axis and a drive axis, an agitator chamber having an agitator rotatable therein, and a cleaning motor assembly configured to cause the agitator to rotate and further configured to cause air to flow into the agitator chamber.

Abstract: A screen drive for a mobile material processing screen which can be at a travel width without having to fold or disable the screen drive. The screen drive system includes a drive motor, which is tucked at least partially under the vibrating screen; a sheave, having a double row ball bearing being supported by a shaft; a belt, coupling sheave and drive motor; a drive shaft coupled to a first universal joint, and a second universal joint, which is coupled to an opposing end of the drive shaft and to sheave.

Abstract: Resin dissolved or suspended in liquid is applied to a greige fabric formed with finer denier yarns forming surface loops before the fabric is bulked and after the liquid has been removed by low-temperature drying. The dried fabric is then bulked at a higher temperature setting the resin, resulting in superior loop tip resilience, and superior surface durability. Bulking and simultaneous resin setting optionally includes shrinking in area by 10-20%. Print appearance retention is also superior when printing follows bulking and setting of the resin.