Abstract: Ring attributes may be predicted using a predictive model. A diamond selection system determines predicted ring attributes by obtaining and analyzing data related to a recipient, such as social media activity. The diamond selection system may determine search parameters based on predicted ring attributes and present a curated selection or list of candidate stones and/or settings that match the determined search parameters, for example, in a user interface of a mobile electronic device.

Abstract: Techniques for improving remote rendering and reprojection are disclosed herein. A color image is generated, where this color image includes overlapping content regions. A depth buffer is generated for the color image and includes depth values for the pixels in the color image. The depth buffer includes both essential and non-essential depth discontinuities. While preserving the essential depth discontinuities, the non-essential depth discontinuities are eliminated from the depth buffer. New non-essential discontinuities are prevented from being included in the final version of the depth buffer. The color image is encoded into a color image video stream, and the modified depth buffer is encoded into a depth buffer stream. The color image video stream and the depth buffer stream are then transmitted to a remotely located HMD. The HMD then reprojects the color image based on the depth values in the depth buffer.

Abstract: A method includes passing an original text document through distortion filter generators to generate a training dataset that includes distorted text documents. Each distortion filter generator is configured to distort words or letters of words in phrases of text of a facsimile image in a respective unique manner. A neural network model is trained to recognize each respective distortion and match each respective distortion with each respective distortion filter generator based on the training dataset and the original text document. Image data of one facsimile having at least one text distortion is received and inputted to the trained neural network model. The output of the trained neural network model is coupled to an input of an optical character recognition (OCR) engine. The trained neural network model and the OCR engine convert the received image data of the incoming facsimile corrected for the at least one text distortion to machine-encoded text.

Abstract: A programming model provides a method for type inference in programming operations. Information defining one or more attributes of an operation is received, the information specifying a field including a field name and a field type identifier for each of the attributes. Constraints for the operation are determined at least based on the attributes, wherein the constraints restrict at least one of a type of input for the operation or a type of output for the operation. Information defining an input for the operation is received, and it is determined, based on the constraints and the received information defining the input, the type of output for the operation. The type of output is associated with an output for the operation.

Abstract: A wireless communication link between a wireless access point and a mobile communication device supports multiple data flows. Each of the data flows can be configured to convey a different type of data. Based on monitoring events/conditions such as conveyance of communications over each of the multiple data flows, a communication management resource selectively assigns data flow compression settings to each of the multiple data flows. Based on the assigned compression settings, the mobile communication device and/or wireless access point communicate packet delivery data (such as network address information) over the data flows. For example, in accordance with the generated compression settings, packet delivery data for data packets conveyed over a first data flow are compressed, while packet delivery data for data packets conveyed over a second data flow are not compressed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to measure search results are disclosed. An example method includes processing a search query to return a listing of search results including a first search result and a second search result; and ordering the first search result and the second search result based on a first preview metric associated with the first search result and a second preview metric associated with the second search result, the first preview metric including a first ratio based on a first count of preview events for the first search result and a second count of impressions of the first search result in the search query, the second preview metric including a second ratio based on a third count of preview events for the second search result and a fourth count of impressions of the second search result in the search query.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a semi-automatic crossbow having a stock, a plurality of limbs, a drawstring, a bolt feeder, a barrel, a draw assembly, and a release. The draw assembly can be configured to automatically move the drawstring to a cocked position and the release can include a trigger and be configured to release the drawstring when the trigger is actuated. The disclosed technology can further include a truck configured to engage the drawstring and a bolt such that the bolt can be propelled forward by the truck when the drawstring is released by the release.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011105. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011105, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011105 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011105.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material.

Abstract: An encoding method includes: receiving configuration data related to encoding with a predetermined encoding mode; determining an encoding strategy based on the configuration data, wherein the encoding strategy includes parameters associated with encoding the data on an entity; and causing the data to be encoded on the entity based on the encoding strategy.

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging system includes an image intensification subsystem and an illumination subsystem that are both capable of operating with sinusoidal or pulsed waveforms in accordance with phase-measuring or flash modes of operation, respectfully, of the three-dimensional imaging system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating access to multiple data stores substantially in real-time are disclosed. The system may include a server coupled to a network, a client device in communication with the server via the network and a plurality of data stores. The server may authenticate access to the data stores and forward information from those stores to the client device. An exemplary authentication method may include receipt of a request for access to data. Information concerning access to that data is stored and associated with an identifier assigned to a client device. If the identifier is found to correspond to the stored information during a future request for access to the store, access to that store is granted.

Abstract: A unitary forward mounting assembly for a bodymaker includes a unitary forward mounting body with a cradle portion, a first support arm portion and a second support arm portion. The cradle portion has a forward side, a rear side, a right side, and a left side. The first support arm portion is disposed at the cradle portion right side. The second support arm portion is disposed at the cradle portion left side.

Abstract: A system tracks eye movement using optical coherence in a head mounted display. The system includes an illumination source configured to project low coherence interference light onto a portion of a user's eye. The system includes a scanning system to select an axial position within the illuminated portion of the user's eye. The system includes a detector configured to collect light reflected from the illuminated portion of the user's eye at the selected axial position, and the reflected light includes measurement data characterizing the illuminated portion of the user's eye. The system includes a controller configured to compare the measurement data with a trained baseline, and determine an eye position based the comparison.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with sharing encrypted account details with a trusted party are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exemplary method may comprise hosting an online service accessed by a plurality of user accounts each configured for concurrent access sessions, establishing a first authenticated access session for a first user account between the online service and a first device associated with a first user, receiving a login request associated with the first user account to establish a second authenticated access session between the online service and a second device associated with a second user, transmitting, to the first device, a notification of the login request including a GUI element and a request to authenticate the login request, and establishing the second authenticated access session between the online service and the second device of the second user based on authentication of the second user via the GUI element.

Abstract: A slurry separator comprising a moving blade that wipes slurry oil onto a wall of the slurry separator for separating a recovered oil stream from a concentrated residue stream has the capability of maximizing recovery of the LCO from slurry oil as well as removing both the catalyst fines as well as coke particles suspended in the slurry oil. The slurry separator can be fed directly from the main column bottoms. Advantageously, the process and apparatus can enable the FCC unit to achieve higher production of LCO and higher value clarified slurry oil more efficiently.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint assembly with a crash collapse feature. The constant velocity joint assembly includes an inner race, an outer race, a cage and one or more torque transfer elements. The inner race is drivingly connected to a first shaft and the outer race is connected to a second shaft. Circumferentially extending along at least a portion of an inner surface of the outer race is one or more outer race torque transfer element grooves. One or more crash collapse features circumferentially extend radially inward from at least a portion of the inner surface of the outer race and are disposed directly adjacent to the one or more outer race torque transfer element grooves in the outer race. The one or more crash collapse features are disposed entirely between the one or more outer race torque transfer element grooves and do not extend axially beyond the grooves.

Abstract: A hybrid rotary drill bit having at least one fixed blade and at least one rolling cutter assembly is configured for reverse fluid flow from an annulus, through junk slots and into a fluid pathway system located substantially centrally to a bit body. The fluid pathway system may be located underneath a portion of the at least one fixed blade.

Abstract: Systems and methods for object detection. Object detection may be used to control autonomous vehicle(s). For example, the methods comprise: obtaining, by a computing device, a LiDAR dataset generated by a LiDAR system of autonomous vehicle; and using, by the computing device, the LiDAR dataset and image(s) to detect an object that is in proximity to the autonomous vehicle. The object is detected by performing the following operations: computing a distribution of object detections that each point of the LiDAR dataset is likely to be in; creating a plurality of segments of LiDAR data points using the distribution of object detections; merging the plurality of segments of LiDAR data points to generate merged segments; and detecting the object in a point cloud defined by the LiDAR dataset based on the merged segments. The object detection may be used by the computing device to facilitate at least one autonomous driving operation.

Abstract: An ionization method for use with mass spectrometry or ion mobility spectrometry is a small molecule compound(s) as a matrix into which is incorporated analyte. The matrix has attributes of sublimation or evaporation when placed in vacuum at or near room temperature and produces both positive and negative charges. Placing the sample into a region of sub-atmospheric pressure, the region being in fluid communication with the vacuum of the mass spectrometer or ion mobility spectrometer, produces gas-phase ions of the analyte for mass-to-charge or drift-time analysis without use of a laser, high voltage, particle bombardment, or a heated ion transfer region. This matrix and vacuum assisted ionization process can operate from atmosphere or vacuum and produces ions from large (e.g. proteins) and small molecules (e.g. drugs) with charge states similar to those observed in electrospray ionization.