Abstract: Techniques for predicting states may include: receiving data sets of counter values, wherein each counter values denotes a number of times a particular code flow point associated with the counter value is executed at runtime during a specified time period; receiving images generated from the data sets; labeling each of the images with state information, wherein first state information associated with a first image indicates that the first image is associated with a first error state of a system or an application; training a neural network using the images to recognize the first state; receiving a next image generated from another data set; and predicting, by the neural network and in accordance with the next image, whether the system or the application is expected to transition into the first state. In at least one embodiment, the foregoing processing may optionally use matrices generated from the data sets rather than images.

Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating sensor timestamps by oversampling are provided. One example method involves observing, at a sampling frequency, sensor data from a register of a sensor. The sensor updates the register with sensor data at as sensor update frequency. The sampling frequency is different from the sensor update frequency. The method also involves generating, based on the sensor update frequency and the sampling frequency, an observed sequence representing the sensor data. The observed sequence indicates whether the register is observed to be updated or not updated. The method also involves estimating, from the observed sequence, the sensor update frequency and a sensor update phase. The method also involves determining, based on the sensor update frequency as estimated and the sensor update phase as estimated, a timestamp corresponding to an update of the register.

Abstract: A wireless device may receive, via at least one control resource set (coreset) of coresets configured for repetitions of downlink control information (DCI), a repetition of the DCI scheduling a transport block. The wireless device may receive the transport block using a transmission configuration indicator (TCI) state of a coreset with a lowest coreset index among the coresets in response to: the DCI not comprising a TCI field, and a time offset between the DCI and the transport block being equal to, or greater than, a threshold.

Abstract: A method of exposing a buried utility under a roadway by cutting an access hole in the roadway, vacuuming away dirt surrounding the buried utility, and spraying at least one of pressurized water or compressed air into the dirt to loosen the dirt. A vacuum device having a vacuum nozzle, a compressed air nozzle, and a pressurized water nozzle.

Abstract: Laces and tying mechanisms can be used with boxing gloves and shoes to allow a user to secure the laces without a second person and/or without tying a knot. A tying mechanism can include a back-to-back hook and loop fastener element or can be a separate hook element and a loop element. Lace overhang sections of a lace can connect to the tying mechanism to enable a person to lace up his or her gloves, or shoes, while having two hands inside the gloves without the aid of another person.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coated gemstones, coatings for gemstones, methods of coating gemstones, and methods of using coatings on gemstones to avoid blemishes on gemstones. In some embodiments, diamonds are functionalized with anchor molecules that bind hydrophilic cyclodextrin molecules to confer hydrophilicity on the diamond. In some embodiments, the diamonds resist dirt and grime build-up.

Abstract: Pressure-based estimation of a mobile device altitude or calibration of a pressure sensor involves machines that determine if a reference-level pressure value based on one or more measurements of pressure from a network of weather stations should or should not be used to calibrate a pressure sensor of a mobile device or to estimate an altitude of the mobile device. If the reference-level pressure value should be used, the reference-level pressure value is used to calibrate a pressure sensor of a mobile device or to estimate an altitude of the mobile device. If the reference-level pressure value should not be used, a trend in pressure is determined, an estimated reference-level pressure value based on the trend is determined, and the estimated reference-level pressure value is used to calibrate a pressure sensor of a mobile device or to estimate an altitude of the mobile device.

Abstract: The invention relates to oligomerization of olefins, such as ethylene, to higher olefins, such as a mixture of 1-hexene and 1-octene, using a catalyst system that comprises a) a source of chromium b) one or more activators and c) a phosphacycle-containing ligating compound. Additionally, the invention relates to a phosphacycle-containing ligating compound and a process for making said compound.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed relating to providing haptic feedback in a stylus while the stylus crosses a gap between two displays. In one example, a method comprises detecting one or more haptic triggering criteria, and at least on condition of detecting the one or more haptic triggering criteria, actuating the haptic feedback component to produce haptic output. A width of the gap between the displays is determined, and a crossing time for a tip of the stylus to cross the gap is calculated using the width of the gap, a stylus velocity, and a stylus direction. At a first time after actuating the haptic feedback component, the method determines that the one or more haptic triggering criteria are not detected. At least on condition of determining that the one or more haptic triggering criteria are not detected, the method continues to actuate the haptic feedback component for the crossing time.

Abstract: A hot formed joined blank includes a first metal blank having an ultimate tensile strength of ?about 1300 MPa to ?about 2000 MPa and defining a first surface, a second metal blank having an ultimate tensile strength of ?about 400 MPa to ?about 1200 MPa and defining a second coated surface having a coating disposed thereon. The coating includes aluminum and silicon or in alternative variations, zinc. A third surface of the second metal blank is joined to the first surface of the first metal blank to form the hot formed joined blank. A weld nugget is disposed along a boundary between the first and second metal blanks that is configured to join the first and second metal blanks, where the weld nugget optionally includes less than or equal to about 1.5 weight percent aluminum or a microstructure comprising austenite and delta-ferrite.

Abstract: A seat arrangement for a motor vehicle, having a vehicle seat with a backrest and a seat part which is arranged in a seating position above a storage region and at least partially covers on the upper face an access opening to the storage region, which is configured in a seat substructure, and which is pivotable about a seat pivot axis into a folded-up position in order to uncover the access opening. In order to permit a flexible and efficient use of the storage space in the region of the vehicle seat, the seat arrangement has at least one storage container with a wall which is configured around the periphery to the side and on the lower face, said storage container being able to be inserted into the storage region through the access opening and being able to be received therein so as to prevent displacement in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A panel system for use with display material. The panel system comprised of a frame having multiple slats mounted thereto. The slats pivoting to allow access behind the panel, having multiple holes to route cables and wires, and having slots for brackets to which display material can be attached. The panels are mountable to a wall, or other surface, and modular.

Abstract: A system for providing a gaming platform for a shared ride hail trip includes a processor programmed to determine a user game objective for a user requesting the shared ride hail trip, determine a ride hail provider objective associated with the shared ride hail trip, generate a ride hail route option based on the user game objective and the ride hail provider objective, and award game points based on user actions such as selecting routes that use transportation modes that mitigate deviation from faster roads or longer routes, or reduce need for operation of a larger vehicle during peak demand times. The system also awards points for user route choices that supports other passengers’ needs and goals such as time constraints, physical limitations, or conservation of time or vehicle emissions. The system may encourage user behaviors that enrich user experience, and achieve user physical fitness and societal goals.

Abstract: In an aspect, a system for generating lifestyle change recommendations based on biological extractions includes a computing device designed and configured for receiving a biological extraction pertaining to a user generating, using a first machine-learning process, a plurality of lifestyle intervention combinations as a function of the biological extraction, assigning, to each lifestyle intervention combination of the plurality of lifestyle intervention combinations, a degree of projected user adherence to the lifestyle intervention combination, wherein assigning further comprises performing a second machine learning process, and selecting, from the plurality of lifestyle intervention combinations, a lifestyle intervention combination as a function of the degree of projected user adherence of the selected lifestyle intervention combination.

Abstract: Selecting data packages received by a host device is provided. The host device receives a number of N data packages. For each data package of the N data packages: a prioritized data package parameter is calculated. The data packages are sorted according to a predetermined sorting-scheme considering at least prioritized data package parameters. A number of M data packages are down-selected from the N data packages, wherein M < N. The one or more of the down-selected M data packages are processed. Accordingly, hardware and software requirements of the host device may be reduced due to a reduced computational complexity.

Abstract: There is included a method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to perform acquiring an input bitstream comprising metadata and video data, decoding the video data, determining whether the metadata comprises at least one flag signaling at least one component of a picture size of at least one picture of the video data, and signaling, in a case where it is determined that the metadata comprises the at least one flag, a display device to display the at least one picture from the video data according to the at least one flag.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in a symptomatic human subject, and for determining whether a human subject is predisposed to becoming afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. These methods involve the steps of (a) culturing lymphocytes from the subject under suitable conditions; (b) measuring the amount of PKC? in the cultured lymphocytes; and (c) comparing the measurement of step (b) with a suitable control.

Abstract: A method for sanitizing pre-measured units of a pre-sanitized flowable food product in a sanitizing device installed into an existing food production system without substantially increasing the head height requirement of the feed production system. A plurality of containers are moved about a path with increased retention time through a plurality of stations: a receiving station, one or more sanitizing stations, and a dispensing station, and a container cleaning station. A pre-measured unit measured for packaging is received at the receiving station into a container. The pre-measured unit is exposed to one or more sanitizing agents at one or more sanitizing stations. The pre-measured unit is immediately packaged after sanitization. The pre-measured unit is dispensed into a packaging device at the dispensing station. The containers are then cleaned at the container cleaning station to prepare each container to receive a subsequent pre-measured unit of the pre-sanitized flowable feed product.

Abstract: The disclosed lagoon biological treatment system helps existing wastewater treatment facilities meet stricter discharge permits mandated by the EPA utilizing a facility's existing wastewater treatment infrastructure. Influent is pumped into and processed in an aerated or non-aerated lagoon system, thus initially treating the wastewater to reduce BODS (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and TSS (Total Suspended Solids) to approximately 20-30 mg/L. Then the wastewater is transferred to and processed in a nitrification reactor, where sufficient nitrifying bacteria is present to reduce nitrogen levels to regulation-acceptable levels without needing to regulate temperature of the water in the nitrification reactor. Wastewater may also be further processed in a denitrifying reactor if necessary to meet local requirement. Post-nitrification polishing of the wastewater is foregone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for allowing completion of cardless ATM transactions at an ATM using a barcode that encodes an identifier for that ATM. A user of a mobile banking app may begin a transaction on their mobile device and, upon reaching a stage of the transaction where ATM access is needed (e.g., to withdraw physical cash), requests that the user visit an ATM to scan the barcode. When the mobile app scans the barcode, the ATM displaying the barcode is associated with the transaction, and completes the transaction (e.g., by dispensing cash). This barcode, while usable to identify the ATM for this purpose, also provides additional information that can be obtained by any barcode reader. This additional information may, for example, be a link to a website that provides an explanation about this service.