Abstract: Presented herein are novel approaches to synthesize video of the speech from text. In a training phase, embodiments build a phoneme-pose dictionary and train a generative neural network model using a generative adversarial network (GAN) to generate video from interpolated phoneme poses. In deployment, the trained generative neural network in conjunction with the phoneme-pose dictionary convert an input text into a video of a person speaking the words of the input text. Compared to audio-driven video generation approaches, the embodiments herein have a number of advantages: 1) they only need a fraction of the training data used by an audio-driven approach; 2) they are more flexible and not subject to vulnerability due to speaker variation; and 3) they significantly reduce the preprocessing, training, and inference times.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating sterile slurry are provided. The slurry may be injected into subcutaneous fat of a subject to facilitate weight reduction or improve cosmetic appearances. Systems for generating a slurry comprise a repository for receiving a solution, a generator for generating the slurry from the solution, and a port for transferring the slurry from the system. Methods for generating a slurry comprise receiving a solution in a slurry generator, and generating slurry from the solution, wherein the slurry comprises ice particles capable of flowing through a cannula. Systems include continuous flow systems, agitated systems, and hybrid continuous flow and agitation systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a support material for three-dimensional printing comprising a blend of at least two cellulose ethers or a blend of at least one cellulose ether and at least one vinyl pyrrolidone polymer. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to a shaped material and a three-dimensionally printed object comprising the support material. Furthermore, a process for producing a three-dimensional object using the support material is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aftertreatment system for a work vehicle includes: a fluid injector configured to inject a treatment fluid; a selective catalytic reducer (SCR) substrate; and a mixer fluidly coupled to the fluid injector and the SCR substrate and including at least one scroll defining a scroll open area and configured to receive a flow of exhaust gas and the treatment fluid. The mixer has a fixed wall and a plate displaceably coupled to the fixed wall, the plate being associated with the at least one scroll such that a change in a flow rate of exhaust gas into the at least one scroll passively causes displacement of the plate to adjust a size of the scroll open area.

Abstract: This invention describes a new method to increase grain yields in any crop plant by modifying pollination to effect an increase in grain yield, a change in grain content or characteristics, a decrease in contamination, or a combination of these attributes. The process involves the intentional delivery of pollen of the male plant at will to designated male-sterile female plants as available either in a preserved pollen bank, or real-time collection from male plants as they become available, in a growth chamber for example. Desired pollen is delivered to fertile females. The delivered pollenM is in such amounts and fortuitously timed that it preferentially pollinates the females and pollination from neighboring male-fertile plants. The intentional delivery of genetically different pollen will result in increased heterosis and accompanying grain yield increases resulting from increased grain size and the potential to influence grain content and constituents.

Abstract: A method for actuating a device, the method including: biasing a first movable member in a first direction; biasing a second movable member in a second direction; blocking a movement of the second movable member at a position along a second path when the first and second movable members experience a first acceleration having a first magnitude and a first duration; and allowing the second movable member to move along the second path past the position when the first and second movable members experience a second acceleration having a second magnitude and a second duration, the second magnitude being less than the first magnitude and the second duration being greater than the first duration.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to provision an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile to an eSIM-enabled device. The request includes a proxy eSIM identifier (EID) prefix. The eSIM profile is associated with a service provider of a mobile communication service a user of the device subscribes to. The method also includes determining whether the proxy EID prefix includes an address of a target discovery server the device is configured to connect to, and when the proxy EID prefix includes the address the method includes extracting the address of the target discovery server from the proxy EID prefix. Using the extracted address of the target discovery server, the method also includes registering a discovery event with the target discovery server indicating that the service provider has reserved the eSIM profile to the proxy EID or an actual EID assigned to the device.

Abstract: A touch screen display includes a display, a video graphics processing module, electrodes integrated into at least a portion of the display, and drive-sense circuits coupled to the electrodes. The drive-sense circuits, when enabled and concurrent with the display rendering frames of data into the visible images, detect changes in electrical characteristics of electrodes. At least some drive-sense circuits monitor sensor signals on at least some electrodes. A sensor signal includes a drive signal component and a receive signal component. The at least some drive-sense circuits generate the drive signal components of the sensor signals. The receive signal component is a representation of a change in an electrical characteristic of an electrode of the at least some electrodes when a corresponding drive signal component is applied to the electrode. The change in the electrical characteristic of the electrode is indicative of a proximal touch to the touch screen display.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a nutritional formula comprising alpha-lactalbumin enriched whey protein concentrate; lactoferrin; oleic acid-palmitic acid-oleic acid triglyceride; lactose; lutein; docosahexanoic acid; arachidonic acid; galactooligosaccharides; and fructooligosaccharides. The provided nutritional formulas may be useful in providing nutrition and/or promoting postnatal development of a subject (e.g., promoting postnatal development of an infant's gastrointestinal tract, promoting proper gastrointestinal function, nutrient absorption, proper immune system development, etc.). Also provided are powder forms, reconstituted formulas, kits, methods, and uses that include or involve a nutritional formula described herein.

Abstract: A walker that includes a first frame having first and second legs, a second frame having first and second legs, one or more support bars connecting the first leg of the first frame to the first leg of the second frame; and a foldable or stowable foot rest.

Abstract: Described herein are different distributed sensor network models, use cases, and details of the components of each model to achieve the goal of monitoring, detecting, tracking, and mitigating a target(s) such as a signal, an object, a phenomenon, etc. An independent sensor or a local sensor network may supply data to one or more fusion center(s) that collect(s) data and perform(s) higher logic to enhance system performance. A local sensor network allows independent sensors or other local sensor networks to merge into the local sensor network. A sensor cloud can be formed by multiple local sensor networks and independent sensors. By using different distribution models, the local sensor network can provide protection for various targets like Very Important Personnel (VIP) vehicles, lands, facilities, and cities.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for executing a user instruction may include obtaining identification data of a user via a device associated with the user, wherein the identification data comprises at least a password, a user name, and biometric data of the user; determining, via the one or more processors, a login status based on the identification data; demonstrating, to the user, historical account data based on the login status, wherein the historical account data comprises at least historical biometric data associated with one or more historical logins; receiving, via the one or more processors, the user instruction based on the historical account data, wherein the user instruction comprises at least one of revoking a historical login, changing password, or signing out a historical device associated with a historical login of the one or more historical logins; and executing, via the one or more processors, the user instruction.

Abstract: A method of managing non-infective nasal symptoms may include formulating a topical composition for nasal administration. The formulation may include theophylline and sodium citrate. The formulation may also include a steroid, such as budesonide. The topical composition may be administered nasally.

Abstract: A radical anion based functionalization of two-dimensional (2D) layered materials is proposed. The covalent functionalization of the basal plane of 2D materials with charge neutral radicals is typically unstable to reduction, leading to detachment of the functional groups from the basal plane upon reduction. This instability hinders the use of functionalized 2D materials as rechargeable electroactive species, unless the functional groups are bound to the edges of the 2D material. However, to achieve high capacity without the creation of many edges and defects, a stable functionalization of the basal plane in the reduced state is required. This goal can be achieved by radical anion functionalization, whereby the reduced/discharged state of the basal-plane-functionalized 2D material is produced. The product of the radical anion functionalization can be used as the discharged state of a cathode active material, solid electrolyte or part of a polymer composite.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating recommendations based on non-delineated records collected by a data aggregation service during communications between users and content sources. For example, based on collecting records on exchanges between users and content sources that is traditionally neither stored nor identified by either party, a data aggregation service may generate recommendations related to future exchanges of content between the same or different users and/or the same or different content sources.

Abstract: A system, such as a camping or lounging system, includes a first spreader bar and a second spreader bar. The system also includes a hammock-tent defining a first end sleeve and a second end sleeve, wherein the first spreader bar is configured to be removably inserted into the first end sleeve and the second spreader bar is configured to be removably inserted into the second end sleeve. The system also includes at least one bracket, wherein at least one of the first spreader bar and the second spreader bar is configured to be detachably coupled with the at least one bracket to form a chair framework. The system may be deployable in a hammock-tent mode or a chair mode.

Abstract: Embodiments of drive equipment for mobile hydraulic fracturing power units and methods for changing and controlling the drive equipment are disclosed. The mobile power units include a gas turbine engine that provides mechanical power to drive shaft which is connected to the drive equipment such that the drive equipment is driven by the engine. The drive equipment may be a hydraulic fracturing pump or an electrical generator. The drive shaft is rotated at a speed suitable for the hydraulic fracturing pump and the electrical generator includes a step up gearbox to increase a rotational speed of the drive shaft for use by the electrical generator. The drive equipment may be secured to a skid that is field changeable with a crane or a fork lift to change the drive equipment at a well pad based on the demands of the well pad.

Abstract: Data processing systems and methods, according to various embodiments, are adapted for performing a process of procuring a vendor and sub-processes associated therewith, such as performing vendor risk assessments and providing training specific to the procurement of that particular vendor. Training requirements for the user procuring the vendor and/or for the vendor itself are determined and any deficiencies in current, valid training requirements are identified. Training to address any identified deficiencies is provided as part of the vendor procurement process. Training may be customized based on trainee and/or organization attributes to improve the effectiveness of such training.

Abstract: A method for data communication between a first node and a second node over a data path includes estimating a rate at which loss events occur, where a loss event is either an unsuccessful delivery of a single packet to the second data node or an unsuccessful delivery of a plurality of consecutively transmitted packets to the second data node, and sending redundancy messages at the estimate rate at which loss events occur.

Abstract: A balloon catheter system for infusion of micelles at high pressure. The system includes a catheter with a drug eluting balloon with a perforated wall with numerous pores, a reservoir of nanoparticles in an aqueous solution disposed within the balloon or in fluid communication with the balloon. The particles may comprise drug loaded micelles, where the micelles are provided in the size range of 40 to 250 nm generally (0.040 ?m to 0.250 ?m), and the pores of the balloon wall are configured to allow passage of the micelles with a minimum of disruption, The pores are conical, with the diameter of the pore at the inside of the balloon wall smaller than the diameter of the pores at the outside of the balloon wall.