Abstract: A method and apparatus for adaptive decoding of compressed video for video conferencing may be provided. The method may include receiving compressed video data comprising a plurality of video frames, and determining, a selection signal indicating whether at least one of a face restoration technique and a face reenactment technique is to be used. The method may include adaptively selecting and transmitting a single reference frame or a plurality of low resolution (LR) frames comprising essential facial features, generating, one or more recovered facial features and one or more respective decompressed low resolution (LR) extended face areas based on the selection signal and the compressed video data, and decoding a video frame from the plurality of video frames based on the one or more recovered facial features and the one or more respective decompressed low resolution (LR) extended face areas.

Abstract: In examples, a requestor device requests data from a data platform. A response from the data platform may include a version identifier indicating a version of data used to process the request and a device identifier indicating the server device that processed the request. Accordingly, the requestor device may include the version identifier and device identifier in a subsequent request, such that the request is routed to the server device accordingly. In examples, the server device may evaluate the version identifier to determine whether the request is associated with a different version of the data, as may occur when the data of the server device has since been updated. Similarly, the requestor device may evaluate a version identifier from the data platform as compared to that of a previously received response to determine whether the response is associated with a different version of data than that of a previous response.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for distributing a domain name service (DNS) response cache in a DNS resolving system on a network.

Abstract: A bone marrow access apparatus includes a bone penetrating member and a cap. The bone penetrating member includes a tubular insertion portion, and a head portion provided at a proximal end of the tubular insertion portion. A cross-sectional shape of the head portion is wider than a cross-sectional shape of the tubular insertion portion. A recess is provided in the head portion, and an internal channel is provided through the head portion and the tubular insertion portion. The cap accommodates the head portion of the bone penetrating member therein. The cap includes a lower wall which covers at least a part of a distal side of the head portion, and a projection which projects into the recess of the head portion.

Abstract: Vacuum dressings with a guide tube are provided for implantable medical devices that inhibit infection associated with in-dwelling devices while encouraging healing of the incision around the device. The vacuum dressings mitigate pooling of fluids that harbor bacteria from between the outer diameter of an inserted implantable medical device and the inner diameter of a guide tube and also in the cylindrical gap, between the outer diameter of an inserted implantable medical device and the inner wall of the subcutaneous tunnel, which remains in fluid communication with skin microflora. Implantable medical devices may also illustratively include a variety of catheters, such as venous access, peritoneal dialysis, and other indwelling venous access catheters that require skin penetration; cannulas; Steinman pins; Kirschner wires; and cardiac assist device lines.

Abstract: A cuff for monitoring physiological cycles has an exterior and interior surface and securing means. The cuff consists of a body having an upper curve, a lower curve and a height (CH) therebetween. A sensor adhered with a flexible protective overlay to the interior surface is in communication with a microprocessor storage means. The microprocessor storage means can be within the cuff or separate therefrom with communication between the sensor and the storage means being wireless or through a communication member. A locking tab, having a width less than the body, extends from one side of the body. A slot retaining area extends from the body on a side opposite the locking tab and contains a slot dimensioned to receive the locking tab. A pull tab is adjacent the slot retaining area opposite the body. The pull tab shares a base with the slot retaining area and has a top line and an end width less than the width of the body.

Abstract: An apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry configured to receive a splitting direction syntax element, a first merge triangle index syntax element, and a second merge triangle index syntax element that are associated with a coding block of a picture. The coding block is coded according to a triangular prediction mode and partitioned into a first prediction unit and a second prediction unit according to a split direction. A first merge index identifies first motion information in a merge candidate list of the coding block. A second merge index identifies second motion information in the merge candidate list of the coding block. The coding block is reconstructed according to first prediction samples of the first prediction unit and second prediction samples of the second prediction unit. A value of the second merge triangle index syntax element is based on the first merge index.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods to prevent aberrant cell proliferation in a subject using a single-domain antibody (sdAb) directed against an intracellular component, wherein the aberrant cell proliferation can be cancer. The sdAb is synergistic with one or more chemotherapeutic drugs and improves therapeutic efficacy of the one or more chemotherapeutic drug against cancer. The invention also includes a method of treating viral infections using a sdAb, wherein the sbAb inhibits the replication of viruses such as Ebola virus and Zika virus in infected cells.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new and improved industrial containment bags, wherein the improvement comprises integrating a non-perforated liner as a part of the bag, and wherein the integration is accomplished by a direct attachment means (e.g., by a sewing process). In certain embodiments of this invention, the improved containment bags have a top opening. In other embodiments of this invention, the improved containment bags have an end or sidewall opening.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device for performing compute in memory operations for a neural network uses a three dimensional NAND architecture. Multi-bit weight values are stored encoded as sets of threshold voltages for sets of memory cells. A weight value is stored in multiple memory cells on the same word line and connected between a bit line and a source line, each of the memory cells programmed to one of multiple threshold voltages. When multiplying an input value with the weight value, the word line is biased so that, for at least one of the threshold voltages, the memory cell will be in the linear operation region. Input values are encoded as a set of one or more voltage levels applied to a corresponding set of bit lines, each bit line connected memory cells also storing the weight value, connected to the word line, and connected to the source line.

Abstract: A motor control center circuit breaker replacement kit includes a standoff having a first plurality of mounting holes corresponding to existing holes on a bucket of the motor control center and a second plurality of holes corresponding to existing holes on a circuit breaker, a door interface panel having a third plurality of holes corresponding to existing holes on a door of the motor control center, the door interface panel having an opening formed therein having a size and shape corresponding to a handle operator associated with the circuit breaker, and a safety latch having a slot structured to receive a tab of the handle operator.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are related to systems and methods for implementing a customizable compact overlay window in a display. In one embodiment, a computing system includes one or more processors and a storage device that stores computer executable instructions that can be executed by the processors to cause the computing system to perform the following. The system receives from an application running on the computing system customization parameters that define how the application is to be configured in a compact overlay window. The system generates the compact overlay window so that the compact overlay window is customizable according to the customization parameters. The system positions the compact overlay window in a portion of a display of the computing system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for prosing a sensor IC package having first and second sets of magnetic field sensing elements and a third set of magnetic field sensing elements located between the first and second positions, wherein the first, second, and third sets of magnetic field sensing elements have a first axis of sensitivity and a second axis of sensitivity, wherein the first and second axes of sensitivity are orthogonal. The sensor IC package is positioned in relation to a target comprising a two-pole magnet and the first and second axes of sensitivity are perpendicular to an axis about which the target rotates. Differential signals are processed to determine an absolute position of the target. A first secondary angle position is generated from the first and third sets of magnetic field sensing elements.

Abstract: A system and method for a thermal management system for a plurality of battery cells.

Abstract: Learning latent variable models with deep top-down architectures typically requires inferring latent variables for each training example based on posterior distribution of these latent variables. The inference step relies on either time-consuming long-run Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling or a separate inference model for variational learning. Embodiments of a short-run MCMC, such as a short-run Langevin dynamics, are used herein as an approximate flow-based inference engine. Bias existing in the output distribution of non-convergent short-run Langevin dynamics may be corrected by optimal transport (OT), which aims at transforming the biased distribution produced by finite-step MCMC to the prior distribution with a minimum transport cost.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly that includes a brake caliper, a retainer strap, and a sensor assembly. The retainer strap is mounted to the brake caliper and extends across a brake pad assembly. The sensor assembly is mounted to the retainer strap and generates a signal indicative of a position of the brake pad assembly.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a customer with a number of payment scenarios is disclosed. The method receives at a payment provider computing system an inquiry about a payment scenario for a customer, the inquiry including identification information for the customer, utilizes the identification information to perform a credit prescreen, and generates, based on a result of the credit prescreen, a plurality of payment scenarios with associated terms. The plurality of payment scenarios with associated terms is then provided to the customer and the customer selects the desired payment scenario. An agreement with the associated terms of the payment scenario is generated and provided to the payment provider computing system. The mobile device provides the selected payment scenario to a retail computing system during a checkout process and the transaction is completed.

Abstract: An arm pad includes a sleeve extending between a first arm opening and a second arm opening. The sleeve includes a lower arm pocket, an upper arm pocket, and an elbow pocket. The lower am pocket is configured to removably retain a lower arm pad, and the upper arm pocket is configured to removably retain an upper arm pad. The elbow pocket is configured to retain an elbow pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for use in a rolling mill having: (a) a roll holder housing a plurality of rollers; (b) a smart module coupled to the roll holder, the smart module comprising: (1) a power source powering the smart module; (2) a microcontroller; (3) a motor, the motor, based on instructions from the microcontroller, controlling a position of the plurality of rollers by moving the roll holder; (4) one or more position sensors, the one or more position sensors detecting the position of the roll holder; and (5) a communication module, the communication module communicating with a central controlling computer to: (i) communicate the position of the roll holder and other sensor data to the central controlling computer, and (ii) receive instructions from the central controlling computer to control the position of the roll holder.

Abstract: A method of estimating a battery current limit for operation of a battery cell over the course of a specified prediction time. The method includes generating a plurality of current limit estimations by means of a plurality of current limit estimation sub-methods, wherein at least one current limit estimation sub-method generates its current limit estimation based on an RC equivalent circuit model of the battery cell, and determining the charge current limit by finding the lowest magnitude current limit estimation in the plurality of current limit estimations. At least one parameter of the RC equivalent circuit model is set based on the specified prediction time and at least one variable from the set of: a state of charge (SOC) of the battery cell, a temperature of the battery cell, a state of health (SOH) of the battery cell, a capacity of the battery cell, and a current of the battery cell.