Abstract: A computing device is provided, including a processor configured to execute an application-under-test including a plurality of tasks. Each task may be executed in one or more task instances. The processor may determine respective performance data for the one or more task instances of each task. The processor may output, for display on a display, a graphical user interface (GUI) including a statistical representation of the performance data. The processor may receive, at the GUI, a selection of a task executed in a plurality of selected task instances in the application-under-test. The selected task instances may be executed in selected task execution time intervals that are at least partially non-contiguous in time. The processor may generate an aggregated view of the corresponding performance data for the selected task instances aggregated over the selected task execution time intervals. The processor may output the aggregated view for display at the GUI.

Abstract: A kit for cleaning an object such as the soles of shoes having debris accumulated during use. The kit includes a carrying case that accommodates a cleaning tool. A hand-held means for generating rotational movement is adapted to spin a shaft about a driving axis. At a distal end of the shaft there is an assembly of bristles that are adapted to rotate with the shaft. The bristles engage the sole of a shoe. The bristles preferably include Nylon® or a polyester. They are flexible and tend to sweep away debris from between for example golf shoe cleats, rather than scratch or abrade the soles of the golf shoes.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems and methods for utilizing verified autonomous system (AS) network interconnections received via a cryptographically certified Recognized Operating Agency (ROA) object to generate an interconnect network model which may be used as a reference model to mitigate hijacking of network communications in downstream route announcements. In particular, AS networks may announce or share a cryptographically certified ROA object that includes a list of other AS networks to which the announcing network is connected. A router, server, or other networking device may receive ROA objects from multiple AS networks and generate a model or graph of the interconnectedness of the AS networks. Further, because each ROA object may be cryptographically certified or signed, the networking device may trust the information provided in the received ROA objects. The networking device may further verify announced routing information against the generated network model.

Abstract: A garment rack for a vehicle. The rack includes a horizontal rod for clothes hangers. The front end of the horizontal rod is pivotally supported on the upper end of a vertical rod positioned behind the front seat of the vehicle. The upper end of the vertical rod is secured behind the headrest of the front seat, and the rear end of the horizontal rod is removably attached to the top of the headrest of the rear seat. The horizontal rod is adjustable telescopically so that, as the front or rear seat is moved forward or backward, the rod extends and retracts automatically. The height of the vertical rod also is adjustable.

Abstract: Data-driven systems and methods are described in regard to managing an encampment of at-risk individuals. In some variants a client/mobile device is configured according to one or more special-purpose protocols by which a task pertaining to the encampment is associated with a first resource, wherein the first task includes obtaining a first informational component. Recommendation data pertaining to the encampment is provided that is correlated with one or more features of the encampment and includes a task or referral pertaining to a second resource.

Abstract: An exhaust energy recovery system (EERS) and associated methods for an engine are disclosed. An embodiment of an EERS, for example, includes an inlet duct that is configured to divert exhaust gas from an exhaust duct of the engine into the recovery system and an outlet duct configured to return the exhaust gas to the exhaust duct downstream of the inlet duct. The recovery system is configured to heat components or fluids associated with engine to operating temperatures. The recovery system may be part of a mobile power system that is mounted to a single trailer and includes an engine and a power unit such as a high pressure pump or generator mounted to the trailer. Methods of operating and purging recovery systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining the frequency of a cardiovascular pulse based on a first physiological signal that is continuously available and a second physiological signal that is less available and that is more accurate or otherwise improved relative to the first signal with respect to pulse rate estimation. When the second signal is available it controls the determination of the pulse rate. When the second signal is unavailable, the first signal is used to determine the pulse rate. This can include using the first signal to estimate the pulse rate until the second signal is available, at which point the pulse rate is estimated based on the second physiological signal. Alternatively, the first signal could be used to determine a number of candidate pulse rates, and the second signal could be used to select a pulse rate from the set of candidate pulse rates.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for designing an eye tracker on a wearable device includes selecting a first three-dimensional (3D) model of at least a head of a person, selecting a second 3D model of a wearable device, positioning a synthetic eye within the first 3D model, positioning an eye tracker component at a first location on the second 3D model, the eye tracker component including at least one of an eye tracker sensor or a light source, moving at least one of the first 3D model or the second 3D model such that at least a portion of the first 3D model contacts at least a portion of the second 3D model, and generating performance data with the eye tracker component positioned at the first location on the second 3D model.

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to measure exposure to broadcast signals having embedded data are disclosed. Example meters disclosed herein are to decode a watermark from a first audio signal to obtain an identifier of a broadcast station, and query a data structure based on (i) the identifier of the broadcast station obtained from the watermark and (ii) a location, the query to obtain a transmission frequency of a broadcast signal corresponding to the audio signal. Disclosed example meters are also to tune a radio to the transmission frequency of the broadcast signal, and compare the first audio signal with a second audio signal from the radio to verify an identity of the broadcast station.

Abstract: A video format detector receives a video signal in a one of a plurality of possible video formats and produces a detected format. A cumulative distribution function generator generates a cumulative distribution function curve from a component of the video signal and a feature detector generates one or more feature vectors from the cumulative distribution function curve. A video classifier accepts the one or more feature vectors from the feature detector and generates a prediction of the video format in which the video signal was produced based, at least in part, on the received feature vectors.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating performance improvement recommendations for machine learning models. One method comprises evaluating performance metrics for multiple implementations of a machine learning model; computing a performance score that aggregates the performance metrics for a given machine learning model implementation; and recommending a modification to the given machine learning model implementation based on the performance score by evaluating one or more performance metrics for the given implementation relative to at least one additional performance metric for the given implementation, wherein the recommended modification is based on a performance with the recommended modification for another implementation. A given performance metric may be weighted based on an expected improvement from modifying a factor related to the given performance metric.

Abstract: A video stream management system includes a video controller that live renders video. Moreover, the video stream management system also includes a display that is communicatively coupled to the video controller and displays a primary video feed that includes the live rendered video. The video controller, the display, or a combination thereof, embeds a pixel pattern in the primary video feed. Additionally, the video feed management system monitors one or more displayed images on the display to identify an error in the primary video feed.

Abstract: Example localization systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives a camera image from a vehicle camera and cleans the camera image using a VAE-GAN (variational autoencoder combined with a generative adversarial network) algorithm. The method further receives a vector map related to an area proximate the vehicle and generates a synthetic image based on the vector map. The method then localizes the vehicle based on the cleaned camera image and the synthetic image.

Abstract: An anti-surge recycle valve system for a natural gas line using a pipeline rotary control valve for controlling gas flow through the gas line and a valve controller having a surge-programmable feature including a threshold setpoint deviation limit, which is used to control first and second control valve loops. The first solenoid valve loop drives a rotary high-pressure piston actuator when the linear position sensor determines a setpoint deviation in gas flow below the threshold deviation, and the second solenoid valve loop drives the rotary high-pressure piston actuator when the linear position sensor determines a setpoint deviation in gas flow above the threshold deviation. The system provides ultra-rapid stroking speed in tandem with highly accurate and stable positioning.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein are related to using a machine learning model to generate image data. One example provides a system, comprising one or more processors, and storage comprising instructions executable by the one or more processors to obtain image data comprising an image with unoccluded features, apply a mask to the unoccluded features in the image to form partial observation training data comprising a masked region that obscures at least a portion of the unoccluded features, and train a machine learning model comprising a generator and a discriminator at least in part by generating image data for the masked region and comparing the image data generated for the masked region to the image with unoccluded features.

Abstract: A first audio computing system to establish a connection with an audio source within a first network, establish a connection with a second audio computing system within a second network, receive, from the audio source via the connection within the first network, a first audio packet, the first audio packet including audio data, receive, from the second audio computing system, a receipt time, the receipt time indicating when the second audio computing system received, from the audio source within the first network, a second audio packet, the second audio packet including the audio data included in the first audio packet, calculate a rendering time based on a time of receiving the first audio packet and the receipt time, send the rendering time to the second audio computing system via the second network, and output audio based on the audio data.

Abstract: A novel dry mill process for producing pure starch, which can be used as a feed stock for bio tech processes. Corn feedstock is sent through a particle size reduction device, such as a hammer mill, to produce corn flour. The corn flour is screened into a small particle portion (which mainly contains “free” starch from the floury endosperm) and a larger particle portion (which mainly comprises the horny endosperm, germ pericarp and tip cap). The small particle potion is sent to a liquefication and a saccharification process to produce high Be corn syrup. A mud phase (mixture of oil, germ, and any light solid) is centrifuged. The light phase is sent to precoat drum filtration to produce clean corn syrup. Further, a novel wet mill process to produce starch and alcohol is disclosed. A three-section paddle screen can be used to separate starch from grit and fiber.

Abstract: A method of estimating a directional parameter of a downhole component includes deploying a borehole string in a borehole, the borehole string including the downhole component, the downhole component being rotatable, the downhole component including a gyroscope device and a magnetometer device. The method also includes collecting gyroscope measurement data from the gyroscope device and magnetic field measurement data from the magnetometer device during rotation of the downhole component, and estimating, by a processor, the directional parameter of the downhole component, where the estimating includes correcting the gyroscope measurement data based on the magnetic field measurement data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media for receiving a confirmation signal to unlock the security tag from being locked to a merchandise, transmitting a RFID signal to the RFID device associated with the security tag to enable a controller to receive a release signal used to unlock the security tag from the merchandise, and transmitting the release signal to the controller to unlock the security tag from the merchandise.

Abstract: A method and system for producing video-segments of a live-action event involving monitoring a live-action event for detection of event-segments, detecting one or more event-triggers with detectors, determining if an event-segment occurred based on the detected event-triggers, and editing one or more video feeds into a video-segment to encompass the event-segment.