Abstract: Presented herein are embodiments of an unsupervised cross-lingual sentiment classification model (which may be referred to as multi-view encoder-classifier (MVEC)) that leverages an unsupervised machine translation (UMT) system and a language discriminator. Unlike previous language model (LM)-based fine-tuning approaches that adjust parameters solely based on the classification error on training data, embodiments employ an encoder-decoder framework of an UMT as a regularization component on the shared network parameters. In one or more embodiments, the cross-lingual encoder of embodiments learns a shared representation, which is effective for both reconstructing input sentences of two languages and generating more representative views from the input for classification. Experiments on five language pairs verify that an MVEC embodiment significantly outperforms other models for 8/11 sentiment classification tasks.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment disclosed herein is a method including receiving, by a waste diversion system and from a source, waste materials, inserting, by the waste diversion system and into the waste materials, one or more markers, generating, by the waste diversion system, finished goods including a portion of the waste materials, and detecting, by the waste diversion system, a portion of the one or more markers corresponding to the portion of the waste materials in the finished goods.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. Processing circuitry in an apparatus decodes coded information of a coding unit (CU) from a coded video bitstream. The coded information indicates a last position of non-zero transform coefficients of a first coding block (CB) of the CU. The processing circuitry determines whether a secondary transform index is signaled in the coded information based at least on comparison to a threshold value and whether to perform a secondary transform on a second CB of the CU based on whether the secondary transform index is determined to be signaled in the coded information. When the secondary transform is determined to be performed, the processing circuitry performs the secondary transform on the second CB and reconstructs the second CB. When the secondary transform is determined not performed, the second CB is reconstructed without performing the secondary transform on the second CB.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and an apparatus for video coding. The apparatus includes processing circuitry that decodes coding information of a current block (CB) from a coded video bitstream. The coding information indicates that the CB is coded with a subblock-based affine motion model including affine parameters that are based on multiple control point motion vectors (MVs) for the CB. The processing circuitry determines, based on the coding information, whether to select a subblock characteristic for generating a prediction for a sample in an affine subblock of the CB based on a corresponding subblock MV. In response to selecting the subblock characteristic, the processing circuitry determines the subblock characteristic based on at least one of the affine parameters. The subblock characteristic indicates one of: (i) a subblock size used for generating the prediction for the sample and (ii) an interpolation filter type for the affine subblock.

Abstract: Described are methods of grain production with field conditioned pollen. A method of the present invention includes growing one or more designated female plants that include both female and male components, collecting fresh pollen from designated male plants from a different genetic background, and subjecting the fresh pollen to field conditions, which may regulate pollen moisture content. The field conditioning conditions may include a relative humidity ranging from about 50% to about 100%, a temperature ranging from about ?10-10° C., and an air pressure ranging from about 15 kPa to about 150 kPa. These conditions may result in pollen having a moisture content of about 40% to about 58%. The one or more designated female plants are intentionally cross-pollinated with the field conditioned pollen and then grown to maturity such that the grain may be harvested therefrom. Also provided is a method of preventing undesirable pollination in grain production.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a VLCFA synthesis inhibitor herbicide. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a VLCFA synthesis inhibitor herbicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid formulations of levothyroxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof intended for parenteral administration, wherein the formulations are devoid of tromethamine. In particular, the invention provides a stable ready-to-use liquid formulation of levothyroxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof intended for parenteral administration, wherein the formulation is devoid of tromethamine. The formulations prepared by using the current invention exhibit good physical and chemical stability.

Abstract: It is disclosed a therapeutic composition for use in the treatment of COVID-19 and other cytokine storm associated disorders, wherein the therapeutic composition comprises at least one active agent being selected from the following active agent groups a) to e): a) complement factor 3-targeting inhibitor of complement activation cascade b) carboxypeptidase B enzyme c) complement factor 5a receptor-targeting inhibitor of complement activation cascade d) endothelin A receptor-targeting inhibitor of extravasation e) bone morphogenic protein. It is further disclosed a method of treating COVID-19 and other cytokine storm associated disorders, wherein said method comprises administering an effective amount of at least one active agent being selected from the above mentioned active agent groups a) to e).

Abstract: A packaging assembly that includes a carton and an inner member. The carton includes a first flap located within an inner portion thereof. The inner member is configured to be received in the inner portion of the carton. The inner member has an extension that is configured to engage the first flap to restrict the inner member from being separated from the carton. The free end of the first flap includes a cutout.

Abstract: In one aspect, a dual double-pinned spin valve element includes a first spin valve that includes a first pinned layer and a second pinned layer and a second spin valve disposed on the first spin valve and comprising a third pinned layer and a fourth pinned layer. The first, second, third and fourth pinned layers each have a magnetization in a first direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for rapid identification and access to relevant regulatory documents. A data model relating regulatory mandates and requirements to citations appearing within an enforcement document is used to rapidly access specific citations within an enforcement document. In the case of image-based enforcement documents, the originality of these documents is preserved while allowing a user to see where the relevant citations appear in the document images. The relevant citations are further compared to business policies to identify potential impacts of regulatory mandates and requirements.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system are provided for video coding. Video data having one or more subpictures is received. Resampling parameters and spatial scalability parameters corresponding to the subpictures are extracted. The resampling and spatial scalability parameters correspond to one or more flags signaled in a parameter set associated with the video data The video data is decoded based on the extracted resampling and spatial scalability parameters.

Abstract: A method of video decoding performed in a video decoder is disclosed. A syntax element can be received from a bitstream of a coded video that indicates whether a sequence of pictures are monochrome or include three color components that are coded separately. By inferring a value of a syntax element, a coding tool can be disabled when the syntax element indicates that the sequence of pictures are monochrome or include three color components that are coded separately. The coding tool uses multiple color components of a picture as input or depends on a chroma component of a picture. Examples of the disabled coding tools can include joint coding of chroma residuals, active color transform (ACT), or block-based delta pulse code modulation (BDPCM) for chroma component.

Abstract: An integrated light source includes: an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum: an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source: a volumetric spectrum converter located to convert emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum; an optical reflector located about the converter; an output filter, the reflector being located to reflect die converter emissions towards the output filter; and a package body having an internal cavity containing the emissive radiation source, optical element, converter, reflector, and filter, wherein desired light radiates from the cavity through the filter.

Abstract: To provide a connector for which cost can be reduced. A first connector 1 includes first metal members 10A that function as terminals and second metal members 10B that function as reinforcing brackets. Each first metal member 10A and second metal member 10B include a main body part 11, a first edge part 15, a second edge part 16, and a third edge part 17. A first edge part 15 of the first metal member 10A is positioned on the upper side of the main body part 11 that is the side that receives the mating connector. The second metal member 10B is retained in a different orientation from the first metal member 10A. The first edge part 15 of the second metal member 10B is positioned below the main body part 11 of the second metal member 10B and can be attached to a first circuit board B1 arranged on the lower side of the first connector 1.

Abstract: This document describes methods, devices, systems, and means for enhanced beam searching for an active coordination set. A user equipment (110) receives an active-coordination-set beam-sweep (602) including multiple time slots (610), each of the multiple time slots including one or more candidate beams. The user equipment (110) determines a respective link-quality metric for each of the received one or more candidate beams in each of the time slots. Based on the link-quality metrics, the user equipment (110) selects the one or more candidate beams in a time slot (610) to use for wireless communication. The user equipment (110) transmits a beam-acquired indication (620) at a first time offset (604) after the time slot (610) in which the selected one or more candidate beams are received, the transmitting directing the base stations (120) to use the selected one or more candidate beams for the wireless communication.

Abstract: A sterilizing system including a sterilization device that emits UVC radiation and visible radiation into an irradiation field, a sensor to detect an object within the irradiation field and measure photoluminescence of a target pathogen within the irradiation field, and an indicator device. Control circuitry may control operation of sterilizing radiation responsive to detecting the target pathogen and collect information about contamination levels. A server may collect and aggregate contamination level information from multiple sterilization devices.

Abstract: A method for connecting an electronic component to a circuit board is disclosed. Initially, a substrate and an electronic component having solder located between them are placed under a flashlamp. Multiple light pulses from the flashlamp are applied to the electronic component, substrate and solder until the solder reflows. During the application of the light pulses, the power of one of the light pulses from the flashlamp and the temperature of the electronic component are measured, the measured power is converted to radiant exposure, and in response to the measured temperature of the electronic component, the duty cycle of a next light pulse is adjusted adaptively according to the radiant exposure of the one light pulse.

Abstract: A portable tubing bender configured to automatically bend a portion of tubing according to a defined set of bend specifications, including a desired number of bends and a desired angle for each bend. The portable tubing bender including a driver configured to rotate a driven shaft and a first rotational output, a reductive gear set operably coupling the driven shaft to an output shaft, a bender shoe couplable to the output shaft, the bender shoe defining an arcuate channel configured to receive tubing during bending operations, and an automatic feed mechanism configured to advance the tubing relative to the bender shoe from an initial position to a bend position.

Abstract: A sunshade umbrella capable of rotating left and right includes a base, a vertical column, a transverse rod, a drawing rod, an umbrella frame, a rotating mechanism for controlling the umbrella frame to rotate left and right, and an adjustment handle for driving the rotating mechanism to rotate. The umbrella frame has a lengthened rib, and a bottom end of the lengthened rib is connected to the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes an upper clutch tooth mechanism and a lower clutch tooth mechanism. The adjustment handle is disposed on the lower clutch tooth mechanism. The upper clutch tooth mechanism and the lower clutch tooth mechanism are respectively disposed at the top end and the bottom end of the transverse rod, and are connected with each other through a connecting rod.