Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for communicating via a communications network with a load control system of a respective user environment, receiving information on the load control system via the communications network, displaying graphical user interfaces based on the received information, and controlling and configuring the load control system via graphical user interfaces by communicating via the communications network messages the load control system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that enable execution of a large AI model on a memory-constrained target device that is communicatively connected to a parameter server, which stores a master copy of the AI model. The AI model may be dissected into smaller portions (e.g., layers or sub-layers), and each portion may be executed as efficiently as possible on the target device. After execution of one portion of the AI model is finished, another portion of the AI model may be downloaded and executed at the target device. To improve efficiency, the input samples may be divided into microbatches, and a plurality of microbatches executing in sequential order may form a minibatch. The size of the group of microbatches or minibatch can be adjusted to reduce the communication overhead. Multi-level parallel parameters reduction may be performed at the parameter server and the target device.

Abstract: A tablet stand is disclosed which incorporates a near field antenna configuration which couples to a near field antenna in the back of a tablet and provides a near field antenna coupling region for near field communication at the front of the tablet. The stand may be completely passive and use conductive antenna elements and passive resonance matching circuit elements to provide efficient coupling. In another aspect a thin profile passive keyboard adapted for use with a near field enabled tablet is provided. In another aspect a mounting bracket or holder, embedded antenna, and passive keyboard combination is provided adapted for converting a tablet into a notebook type configuration.

Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards adjusting communication channels. According to an embodiment, a system can comprise a memory that can store computer executable components, and a processor that can execute the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise a network metric monitor to monitor a network metric of a communication channel between a first device and a second device, a change in performance of the communication channel based on the network metric. The computer executable components further comprise a channel rating component to adjust a rating of the network connection based on the change in performance of the network connection, resulting in an adjusted rating. The computer executable components further comprise a link controller to adjust the communication channel based on the rating, resulting in an adjusted communication channel.

Abstract: A method of video decoding at a video decoder can include partitioning a coding tree block (CTB) into coding blocks, determining whether an intra sub-partition (ISP) mode is allowable for a current block based on a first block size of the current block that is one of the coding blocks, and decoding the current block according to the ISP mode when the ISP mode is allowed for the current block.

Abstract: A knotless anchor assembly method and device comprising an anchor and a compression member, wherein the anchor further comprises a pilot tip and anchor body. During procedures to tension the knotless anchor assembly, the anchor is driven into bone or other surface or component, and the tension member is urged into the anchor body recess. The compression member is secured in the anchor body to lock the tension member in place. The knotless anchor assembly gives the surgeon or user the ability to optimize tensioning by having the ability to change tension in the tension member by adjusting the compression member during or after the repair.

Abstract: There is included an apparatus and system including video capture code configured to control a camera of a mobile phone to capture a video of at least a portion of skin, extraction code configured to extract at least one photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal from the video, determination code configured to determine a peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) value based on the PPG signal with respect to a blood flow at the portion of skin, and display code configured to control a display of the mobile phone to display the SpO2 value.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical instrument for severing a lens of an eye has an elongated shaft and a snare formed by a wire extending along the elongated shaft and having a looped segment that moves between contracted and dilated configurations. When the shaft is inserted through the pupil and the looped segment is placed around the lens, the bottom portion of the looped segment engages and severs a bottom portion of the lens upon moving toward the contracted configuration. A light-conducting element extends along at least a portion of a length of the looped segment, and a light source is in communication with the light-conducting element, such that light from the light source travels through the element and illuminates at least a portion of the length of the looped segment. The light-conducting element can be a tube surrounding the wire, or can be a solid filament extending adjacent the wire.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for interactive cloud gaming. In one aspect, an interface device with processors and memory storing an application program is used for cloud gaming. The interface device includes a communication module for receiving and/or transmitting messages and media streams between the interface device, a game controller, and a remote gaming server. The interface device further includes an output module configured to provide output of the application to an input of a display device coupled to or integrated with the interface device. The application is configured to implement a first mode in which the interface device processes and displays outputs associated with substantially all messages transmitted by the game controller, and a second mode in which the interface device processes and displays a predefined subset of messages from the game controller and displays gaming media streams from the gaming server.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a region of semiconductor material and a trench gate structure. The trench gate structure includes an active trench, a shield dielectric layer in a lower portion of the active trench, and a shield electrode of a first polycrystalline semiconductor material adjacent to the shield dielectric layer. A gate dielectric layer is adjacent to an upper portion of the active trench and a gate electrode of a second polycrystalline semiconductor material is adjacent to the gate dielectric layer. A shield conductive layer of a first conductive material is adjacent to the shield electrode and a gate conductive layer of the first conductive material is adjacent to the gate electrode. A dielectric fill structure is in the active trench electrically isolating the gate electrode and the gate conductive layer from the shield electrode and the shield conductive layer. In some examples, the semiconductor device includes a trench shield contact structure that includes the shield conductive layer.

Abstract: An authenticated data transfer system may include generating, after entry of one or more processors of a transmitting device into a communication field, a link, the link comprising a near field communication data exchange format uniform resource locator including identifier data and user data; transmitting, to a first application comprising instructions for execution on a first device, the link to initiate data transfer; authenticating a user associated with the first device by activating one or more actions based on the link; transmitting one or more requests for confirmation of quantity and recipient data associated with the data transfer; receiving one or more notifications that are based on the one or more requests for confirmation of quantity and recipient data associated with the data transfer; and performing one or more login credentials that are responsive to the one or more notifications so as to complete the data transfer.

Abstract: A system for providing selective adhesion printed circuit board (PCB) production comprises a conveyor mechanism, a curing system, and a computer. The conveyor mechanism is configured to convey a series of selective adhesion blanks, wherein each selective adhesion blank is utilized to produce a PCB and includes a flexible film, a substrate, a conductive layer, and a curable adhesive. The conductive layer is formed from electrically conductive material and adhered to the substrate. The curable adhesive is positioned between the flexible film and the conductive layer and is configured to selectively bond with the conductive layer when the curable adhesive is cured. The curing system is configured to cure the curable adhesive. The computer includes a processing element configured or programmed to: receive a plurality of PCB designs, and direct the curing system to cure the curable adhesive of a plurality of selective adhesion blanks for each PCB design.

Abstract: A switchable optical retardation device includes a switchable retardation element including liquid crystals and an electrical driver circuit. While in a first state, the switchable retardation element modifies light transmitted through the switchable retardation element by causing a phase shift of a first retardation angle. While in a second state, the switchable retardation element modifies the light transmitted through the switchable retardation element by causing a phase shift of a second retardation angle distinct from the first retardation angle. The electrical driver circuit provides a first voltage for placing the switchable retardation element in the first state and a second voltage for placing the switchable retardation element in the second state. The first voltage is greater than the second voltage, the second voltage is a non-zero voltage, and the electrical driver circuit alternatingly provides the first voltage and the second voltage with a predefined frequency.

Abstract: For the shipping industry, these fuels provide solutions to long outstanding technical problems that heretofore hindered supply of low sulfur marine fuels in quantities needed to meet worldwide sulfur reduction goals. Marine shipping use of high sulfur bunker oils is reported as largest source of world-wide transportation SOx emissions. When ships on the open seas burn cheap low grade heavy bunker oils high in sulfur, nitrogen and metals, the SOx, NOx, and metal oxides go to the environment. This invention converts essentially all of each barrel of crude feed to a single ultraclean fuel versus conventional refining where crude feed is cut into many pieces, and each piece is sent down a separate market path meeting various different product specifications. When in port, ships can use these fuels to generate and sell electricity to land based electrical grids to offset fuel cost in an environment-friendly manner.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method receives a plurality of distribution areas. A distribution area is defined by one or more geographic primitives and associated with a distribution area identifier. Also, a geographic primitive is defined by one or more location identifiers. The method stores distribution area identifiers for the plurality of distribution areas in a first data structure. Information for media content is received and the method generates a content bundle for the media content based on the information for the media content. The content bundle is associated with a distribution area identifier and metadata that describes characteristics of the media content. The content bundle is stored in a second data structure.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth a method that includes receiving one or more two-dimensional images of one or more light patterns incident on an eye proximate to an eye region of a near-eye display device, and computing a gaze direction associated with the eye based on the one or more two-dimensional images.

Abstract: An electric aircraft charging connector, including a direct current pin and/or an alternating current pin. The connector including a ground pin, the ground pin providing a grounded connection. The connector also including a resistance sensor, the resistance sensor electrically connected to the direct current pin and/or the alternating current pin, and the ground pin, the resistance sensor configured to measure a resistance datum, the resistance datum including: a first resistance, the first resistance comprising a measurement of resistance between the direct current pin and the ground pin; and a second resistance, the second resistance comprising a measurement of resistance between the alternating current pin and the ground pin. The connector also including a controller, the controller configured to: receive the resistance datum from the resistance sensor; and compare the resistance datum to a threshold resistance datum.

Abstract: A coaxial connector in combination with a coaxial cable is provided with an inner conductor supported coaxial within an outer conductor, a polymer jacket surrounding the outer conductor. A unitary connector body with a bore is provided with an overbody surrounding an outer diameter of the connector body. The outer conductor is inserted within the bore. A molecular bond is formed between the outer conductor and the connector body and between the jacket and the overbody. An inner conductor end cap may also be provided coupled to the end of the inner conductor via a molecular bond.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing a key vault as an enclave are presented. The techniques include securely storing, in a key vault enclave, a key for an encryption system according to a key use policy; sending an vault attestation report of a key vault enclave to a vault client; and performing an operation in the key vault enclave with the key. Some embodiments further include receiving, at the key vault enclave, a client attestation report of the vault client wherein the vault client and key vault enclave are hosted on different native enclave platforms.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a powerplant, a front axle having first and second wheels and a differential operably coupled to the powerplant. A power-takeoff unit (PTU) is connected to the differential. A rear axle has third and fourth wheels and a gearbox connected to the PTU without a center differential. The gearbox has a first clutch configured to selectively couple the third wheel to the PTU and a second clutch configured to selectively couple the fourth wheel to the PTU. A controller is programmed to determine, during a turn, which of the third and fourth wheels is an outer rear wheel, determine whether there is a positive or negative torque on the outer rear wheel, and disengage, or keep disengaged, the one of the first and second clutches that is associated with the outer rear wheel in response to a negative torque on the outer rear wheel.