Abstract: A first vehicle configured to jump start a second vehicle is disclosed. The first vehicle may include a first energy storage system, a second energy storage system, and a converter. The first vehicle may further include a switch between the second energy storage system and the converter, and a control unit. The control unit may obtain a user request to activate a jump start mode of the first vehicle, deactivate a vehicle load in the first vehicle, and cause the switch to operate in the ON state. The control unit may further cause the second energy storage system to supply a first amount of current to pre-charge a battery of the second vehicle for a predefined time duration, and cause the second energy storage system to supply a second amount of current to the battery to start a second vehicle ignition system when the battery is pre-charged.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for spatially tracking muscle activity is disclosed. A muscle activation signal is received from a muscle activation sensor. The muscle activation signal indicates an amount of muscle activation of a muscle associated with a body part. A spatial signal is received from a spatial sensor. The spatial signal indicates a location of the body part in a physical space. Activation data is data that spatially correlates the amount of muscle activation of the body part to the location of the body part in the physical space.

Abstract: A computer-implemented labeling technique generates a task description that describes a labeling task to be given to a language model. The technique then sends a prompt to the language model, which includes the task description and a particular item to be labeled. The technique receives a response provided by the language model in response to the prompt, which specifies a class assigned by the language model to the item. In some implementations, the task description specifies a group of suggested classes to be used in classifying the particular item. The task description also invites the language model to specify another class upon a finding that none of the group of suggested classes applies to the item. The technique also allows a user to stop and restart a labeling run at any point in the labeling run. Other aspects of the technique include consensus processing and weight updating.

Abstract: Example embodiments include methods and apparatus for a structure having a capacitor, where the structure includes a plurality of inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layers above a substrate, a plurality of metal layers between respective IMD layers. In embodiments, BEOL metal regions and interconnects form plates of the capacitor. In example embodiments, lateral capacitors can be formed away from the substrate.

Abstract: One or more template predictions are generated for a template of a current block based on one or more prediction modes. The template includes neighboring samples of the current block. Each of the one or more template predictions is generated based on a respective one of the one or more prediction modes. One or more filters are derived for the current block. Each of the one or more filters is derived based on (i) filter index information or (ii) a respective one of the one or more template predictions and a template reconstruction of the template. One or more predictions of the current block are determined. Each of the one or more predictions is determined based on a respective one of the one or more prediction modes. A final prediction of the current block is determined by applying the one or more filters to the one or more predictions.

Abstract: A technique partitions a user's original query into plural smaller component queries, each of which has a common part and an instance-specific part. The technique distributes the component queries to plural processor instances of a processor. The plural processor instances transform the respective component queries into query-component responses by acting in parallel, independent of each other. The technique generates a final response based on the query-component responses, e.g., by assembling the component-query responses into the final response. The technique reduces latency because the processor instances work on parts of the user's original query at the same time, rather than as a single stream of consecutive tokens. The plural processor instances have access to a shared cache memory, and utilize relevant data that has been computed in response to previous queries.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for updating cybersecurity enforcement rules in real-time over disparate computer networks. A rule enforcement system may receive a real-time data stream. The real-time data stream may include real-time communications requiring cybersecurity verification. Real-time data communications are processed through a first rule repository. In response to determining that rule updates to rules within the first rule repository are available, a second rule repository is retrieved and brought online. Previously received real-time communication data is processed with the first rule repository and new real-time communication data is routed to the second rule repository. When previously received real-time communication data has been processed, the first rule repository is disabled.

Abstract: A feature value is determined based on at least one of (i) neighboring reconstructed chroma samples of a current chroma block and (ii) neighboring reconstructed luma samples of a luma block that is collocated with the current chroma block. Chroma samples of the current chroma block and luma samples of the luma block that is collocated with the current chroma block are grouped into a plurality of groups based on a threshold of the feature value. Each of the plurality of groups includes a respective chroma sample and a respective luma sample. A respective cross-component prediction mode is determined for each of the plurality of groups by comparing the respective chroma sample and the respective luma sample of each respective group to the determined feature value. The current chroma block is reconstructed based on the determined cross-component prediction modes of the plurality of groups.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system is provided for coding video data. Video data including one or more subpictures is received. A number of the subpictures and a delta value between the number of subpictures and a number of rectangular slices are signaled. The number of rectangular slices is derived based on the number of subpictures and the delta value.

Abstract: This disclosure presents innovative leashes and leash attachments for pet owners, featuring embedded sensors and interactive features. These leashes offer real-time environmental feedback, enhancing safety and convenience during outdoor activities. With a durable and versatile design, the smart leashes provide a revolutionary tool for a more informed and interactive pet care experience.

Abstract: A forest fire retardant composition contains a retardant compound that includes a phosphate salt. The phosphate salt may include diammonium phosphate, diammonium orthophosphate, monoammonium phosphate, monoammonium orthophosphate, monosodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, disodium phosphate hydrate, sodium ammonium phosphate, sodium ammonium phosphate hydrate, sodium tripolyphosphate, trisodium phosphate, or dipotassium phosphate, and combinations thereof. The forest fire retardant composition may include an ammonium source. The composition may be in the form of a dry concentrate, a liquid concentrate, or a final diluted product. The final diluted product is effective in suppressing, retarding, and controlling forest fires while exhibiting corrosion resistance and low toxicity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and effective solution for connecting, reinforcing, sensing, and/or actuating pre-manufactured parts (such as 3D-printed parts), and also, optionally add multi-functionalities to the system; the multi-functionalities include but are not limited to fluid transportation, mass transfer, heat transfer, energy harvest from and energy emission to the surrounding environment; signal communication and energy transportation.

Abstract: A method to isolate proteins from biofluids, such as plasma or uterine lavage, for biomarker discovery or for clinical detection. One or more biofluid samples can be provided wherein the one or more biofluids are selected from plasma or uterine lavage samples. Extracellular vesicles (EV) can be selectively and reversibly binded from the biofluid sample to capture and enrich the EVs of the biofluid sample using Extracellular Vesicles total recovery and purification (EVtrap) or other suitable method. At least one compound in the biofluid samples can be detected. The least one compound can consists of plasma or uterine lavage EV proteins and any combination thereof enriched from the plasma or uterine lavage resulting in a greater than 95% recovery yield, greater than 99% purity and with less than 5% coefficient of variation of the at least one EV compound.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for developing a virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) application using a graphical user interface (GUI) is disclosed. The method includes generating the virtual PLC application comprising at least two objects arranged in at least a horizontal section, wherein the horizontal section is configured to execute the two objects at the same time, wherein one or more of the two objects are communicatively coupled to a machine and are configured to transmit control instructions to the machine to cause the machine to perform an operation. The method also includes executing the virtual PLC application by enabling changes to be made to one or more of the two objects and transmitting modified control instructions based on the changes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating a user identity using a sound device, the sound device comprising a card including a plurality of texture protrusions, including establishing an audio connection between a user device and an authentication system, instructing a user of the user device to generate real-time sound data, receiving the real-time sound data at the authentication system, comparing the real-time sound data to a pre-determined sound configuration to determine a match value, and upon determining the match value, causing to output a notification of the determined match value.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and tracking entities inside and outside a building, wherein a space within and around the building is divided into a plurality of low-priority and high-priority spaces. The system comprises a user device, a first monitor, and a first network. The first monitor coupled to a first entity and configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The first network includes a plurality of first nodes configured to transmit and receive wireless signals, wherein the first node is wirelessly connected to at least another of the first nodes. The first nodes include a plurality of high-priority first nodes configured to monitor the high-priority spaces. The high-priority first nodes detects the first monitor entering the high-priority space and pushes a notification to the user device regarding the entry of the first monitor into the high-priority space and a location of the high-priority space.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a battery module in a vehicle includes selecting an upper cut-off voltage and a lower cut-off voltage for the battery module. The method includes charging the battery cell from an original state to a first benchmark voltage greater than an upper cut-off voltage, via a first charging process. The method includes discharging the battery cell from the first benchmark voltage to a second benchmark voltage less than a lower cut-off voltage, via a first discharging process. The battery module is then charged from the second benchmark voltage to the first benchmark voltage, via a second charging process. The method includes obtaining a ratio of a discharging capacity to a charging capacity of the battery module. Operation of the vehicle is controlled based in part on the ratio, including taking at least one remedial action if the ratio is less than a predefined threshold.

Abstract: A gas manifold includes a gas inlet surface having a first and second gas input port and a gas outlet surface. A first internal chamber is coupled to the first gas input port. A first plurality of gas conduits, each including an input coupled to the first internal chamber and an outlet at the gas outlet surface where a direction of at least one of the conduits in the first plurality of gas conduits relative to the gas outlet surface is different. A second internal chamber is coupled to the second gas input port and is isolated from the first internal chamber. A second plurality of gas conduits, each including an input coupled to the second internal chamber and an outlet at the gas outlet surface. A direction of at least one of the conduits in the second plurality of gas conduits relative to the gas outlet surface is different.

Abstract: A duct and method of forming the duct, can include a foam duct for moving fluids or gases within a system. A reinforcement structure can be applied to the duct, formed onto the duct, or formed with the duct in order to reduce, minimize, mitigate, or eliminate thermal expansion or contraction of the duct. The method can include dry or wet bonding, using a solvent solution with similar material from the duct in order to facilitate bonding of the reinforcement material to the duct.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an improved tail plug and assembly for a gas lift valve for use in oil and gas wells. The tail plug assists in preventing a pressurized component of the gas lift valve from depressurizing through leaks in the valve to the ambient. At least portion of the tail plug may be formed from brass and other portions of the gas lift valve may be formed from stainless steel. The tail plug may be maintained in the gas lift valve via an NPT treaded connection. The tail plug may further prevent leaks via an O-ring and/or a crush washer.