Abstract: A method for verifying data includes obtaining, by a backup agent, a backup verification trigger for a backup stored in a backup storage system, in response to the backup verification trigger, obtaining backup metadata associated with the backup, performing a hierarchical structure data mapping based on the backup metadata to obtain a hierarchical structure associated with the backup, performing, using the hierarchical structure, a backup verification to generate a backup health state of the backup, after the backup verification is generated: making a determination, based on the backup verification, that the backup health state is not in a healthy state, and in response to the determination, performing a remediation of the backup policies.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for sharing user interface (UI) customization across applications. Application developers may create UIs (e.g., game control layouts) with control groups that may be customizable as a group. A control group may comprise a plurality of controls selectively assigned to cluster of sockets (e.g., a socket group) in a layout template. Controls in control groups may be customized as a group, for example, by changing a position, rotation and/or scale of a control group. Users can customize controls for comfort, switch controls for right and left-handed play and share customized preferences across applications. UI customization may be shared across applications with different UIs. For example, customization of one or more control groups in a first UI may be applied to one or more control groups in other UIs for other applications. Users may avoid tedious, time-consuming individual control changes for many UIs.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for a voice detector. The voice detector may provide a microphone and an audio processor. The microphone may provide an active signal generator configured to generate an active signal. The active signal may indicate when the signal level of detected audio is above or below a threshold level with a first state and a second state. The active signal may prevent activity at the microphone I/O interface and may prevent activity at the audio processor's internal logic.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for administering an online advertiser bidding interface. The method includes providing a bidding interface to an advertiser through a web server, by which an advertiser may bid on online advertising inventory of an online publisher, the bidding interface displaying a plurality of targeting elements; receiving targeting information from the advertiser through the targeting elements of the bidding interface and the web server; and generating an advertising bid based on the received targeting information. A system is also provided for administering an online advertiser bidding interface.

Abstract: A smoking pipe is provided. The smoking pipe includes an upper housing with a lower housing removably attached to the upper housing. An insert is located between the upper housing and the lower housings so that the upper and lower housings and the insert form an interior channel that directs air introduced to the interior channel to move toward a user, then away from the user, then toward the user again.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for semantically-consistent image style transfer. One of the methods includes: receiving an input source domain image; processing the source domain image using one or more source domain low-level encoder neural network layers to generate a low-level representation; processing the low-level representation using one more high-level encoder neural network layers to generate an embedding of the input source domain image; processing the embedding using one or more high-level decoder neural network layers to generate a high-level feature representation of features of the input source domain image; and processing the high-level feature representation of the features of the input source domain image using one or more target domain low-level decoder neural network layers to generate an output target domain image that is from the target domain but that has similar semantics to the input source domain image.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described for session-based data storage for chat-based communication sessions. A computing device connects to a data storage area associated with an active chat-based communication session, the data storage area comprising data storage slots. The computing device identifies a first data event during the chat-based communication session, the first data event comprising one of a data capture event, a data retrieval event, or a data prefill event. The computing device identifies a data storage slot in the data storage area corresponding to the first data event, the data storage slot comprising a slot name and a slot value. The computing device selects data elements associated with the chat-based communication session for insertion into the data storage slot based upon the event type of the first data event. The computing device stores the selected data elements in the data storage slot for retrieval during the chat-based communication session.

Abstract: Compounds having activity as inhibitors of G12C mutant KRAS protein are provided. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, isotopic form or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5, L1, L2, L3, E, m1, m2 and * are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods to modulate the activity of G12C mutant KRAS protein for treatment of disorders, such as cancer, are also provided.

Abstract: Simplified nuclear reactors include depressurization systems or gravity-driven injection systems or both. The systems depressurize and cool the reactor without operator intervention and power. An underground containment building may be used with the depressurization and injection systems passing through the same from above ground. Depressurization systems may use a rupture disk, relief line, pool, and filter to open the reactor and carry coolant away for condensation and exhausting. Injection systems may use a coolant tank above the nuclear reactor to inject liquid coolant by gravity into the reactor through an injection line and valve. The rupture disk and valve may be integral with the reactor and use penetration seals where systems pass through containment. Rupture disks and valves can actuate passively, at a pressure setpoint or other condition, through fluidic controls, setpoint failure, etc. The depressurization system and injection system together feed-and-bleed coolant through the reactor.

Abstract: A method includes immersing a wafer in an electrolyte including a plurality of compounds having elements of a high damping magnetic alloy with very low impurity and small uniform grain size. The method also includes applying a pulsed current with a certain range of duty cycle and pulse length to the wafer when the wafer is immersed in an electrolyte. The wafer is removed from the electrolyte when a layer of the high damping magnetic alloy is formed on the wafer.

Abstract: Vehicle exterior lighting systems for vehicles equipped with tailgate assemblies may be configured to provide redundant backup lighting functionality for all tailgate positions (e.g., closed, open, and removed). Exemplary systems may include both vehicle static body structure mounted backup lamps and tailgate structure mounted backup lamps for providing the backup lighting redundancy.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking information in a business environment. The system uses a tree-view hierarchy whereby alerts and time triggers are set by the user and upon the triggering of an event, the visual attributes of the tree-view folders change to reflect the triggering event.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for plough skimmers comprises a mounting rail adapted to be connected to the main frame of a plough and a skimmer support bracket adapted to surround parts of the mounting rail. The mounting rail and the skimmer support bracket are arranged such that the mounting rail and the skimmer support bracket are braced against each other in at least two directions when the plough skimmer is in use, wherein the at least two directions are oblique to a ploughing direction.

Abstract: A server computer can receive, from a terminal via a satellite, a configuration request that includes a location of the terminal. The server computer can select, based on the location, configuration data including a specification of communications by the terminal, and then send the configuration data to the terminal via the satellite.

Abstract: Apparatus for a motor vehicle comprises an image sensor generating non-trichromatic image data as an image pixel array covering a predetermined field of view relative to the vehicle. A color-calibration source generates at least one color reference value according to an object depicted in the non-trichromatic image data. A controller is configured to 1) associate the at least one color reference value to a set of pixels within the image pixel array, and 2) colorize the non-trichromatic image data according to the at least one color reference value to produce a colorized image. A display is configured to display the colorized image to a viewer in the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade within the wall to release the drug to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be coupled to an actuator having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract.

Abstract: A multilayer foam film comprising high density polyethylene for direct and non-direct food contact and aseptic packaging application is disclosed. In an embodiment, the film has a bulk density of less than 0.962 gr/cm3 wherein more than 50% of the cells in the foam layer are closed cells. In an embodiment, the foam films are thick (generally more than 8 mils thick) and have a bending stiffness value of more than 18, in Taber stiffness unit configuration according to TAPPI/ANSI T 489 om-15, and the ratio of the mass per unit area (the mass of a unit area of the film in gram per meter-squared (gr/m2)) over the stiffness value in Taber unit configuration is equal to or less than 13. In an embodiment, the film has a very smooth surface with a smoothness value of less than 25 in Sheffiled smoothness unit configuration according to TAPPI T 538. The described foam film can have a water vapor transmission rate value of less than 1 gr/m2/24 hr, according to ASTM E398-13.

Abstract: A biaxially-oriented polyethylene (BOPE) multilayer film comprises a skin layer with a matte surface and a core, the skin layer with a matte surface comprising, in weight percent (wt %) based upon the weight of the skin layer: (1) from 20 to 80 wt % of an ethylene-based polymer, and (2) from 80 to 20 wt % of a propylene-based polymer; each of the ethylene-based polymer and the propylene-based polymer having a storage modulus, with a difference between the storage modulus of the ethylene-based polymer and the propylene-based polymer of greater than 40 megaPascals (MPa) at 110° C., and greater than 18 MPa at 120° C.

Abstract: Generating control effort to control an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) includes determining a direction (forward or reverse) in which the ADV is driving and selecting a driving model and a predictive model based upon the direction. In a forward direction, the driving model is a dynamic model, such as a “bicycle model,” and the predictive model is a look-ahead model. In a reverse direction, the driving model is a hybrid dynamic and kinematic model and the predictive model is a look-back model. Current and predicted lateral error and heading error are determined using the driving model and predictive model, respectively. A linear quadratic regulator (LQR) uses the current and predicted lateral error and heading errors to determine a first control effort An augmented control logic determines a second, additional, control effort, to determine a final control effort that is output to a control module to drive the ADV.