Abstract: Embodiments related to systems and methods for controlling an active vehicle seat are described. In some embodiments, the active vehicle seat is controlled based at least partly on internal sensor information, external sensor information, and operator input from a user interface.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for a battery. The apparatus may determine a first current according to a first technique and a second current according to a second technique. The apparatus may use a Kalman filter to compute the state of charge of the battery, wherein the Kalman filter uses one of the first current and the second current based on a comparison of the second current to a threshold current.

Abstract: A system including a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor is arranged to monitor a field of view, and includes a LiDAR sensor and a linear resonant actuator. The LiDAR sensor includes a first portion including a laser array and a detector array, and a second portion including a transmitting lens and a receiving lens. The linear resonant actuator is arranged to oscillate one of the first portion or the second portion of the LiDAR sensor.

Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to actuate a vehicle to execute a maneuver. The instructions include instructions to determine one of that a human operator is in the vehicle or that a human operator is not in the vehicle. The instructions include instructions to select one, and only one, of an in-vehicle human machine interface physically connected to the vehicle or a mobile user device wirelessly connected for providing commands to the vehicle based on whether a human operator is in the vehicle or is not in the vehicle. The instructions include instructions to actuate the vehicle based on commands from, and only based on commands from, the selected one of the in-vehicle human machine interface and the mobile user interface.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. For example, the processing circuitry decodes prediction information of a block from a coded video bitstream, determines whether to allow a palette based coding mode for the block based on a comparison of a size of the block with a threshold, and determines whether the block is under a local dual tree structure based on the prediction information. Further, the processing circuitry decodes the block based on the determination of whether to allow the palette based coding mode for the block and the determination of whether the block being under the local dual tree structure.

Abstract: Example apparatuses and systems are disclosed for providing controlled delivery of electrolysis treatment and cellular permeabilization treatment to a site in tissue. A system disclosed may include an electrode, a power supply, and a controller. The controller may control a charge applied to the electrode to induce a direct current through the aqueous matrix to produce electrolysis products and a voltage to produce electroporation. The duration and magnitude of the charge applied may determine the dose of the products and the degree of the permeabilization of cells in the treatment site. The composition of the electrodes may be chosen in accordance with the desired products produced and electroporation effects. An apparatus is disclosed that may be in the form of electrodes for electrolysis and electrodes for electroporation applied to the tissue. An apparatus is disclosed that may be used for treating internal tissue.

Abstract: Hats including hair ports are disclosed herein. One hat includes a first portion, a second portion, and a set of straps coupling the first portion and the second portion. Here, the set of straps, the first portion, and the second portion create a set of ports located at a rear portion of the hat that extends from a crown of the hat to a bottom of the hat. Further, at least one port in the set of ports includes a size that allows the hair of a person wearing the hat to be placed there through.

Abstract: Describe are preferred formulations for Avgas meeting the requirements for use in aircraft, including requirements established under ASTM standards and by the Federal Aviation Administration. In one embodiment, a binary mixture of 1,3,5-trimethyl benzene (mesitylene) and isopentane is used to provide a MON of at least 100, and more preferably at least 102. In other embodiments, the amounts of mesitylene and/or isopentane may be changed, and other fuel components are included. These various Avgas formulations are thereby adjusted to meet a variety of requirements as to octane rating, RVP, cold start, and other fuel characteristics.

Abstract: A first vehicle includes a wireless transceiver; and a processor programmed to responsive to encountering a second vehicle, establish a wireless connection to the second vehicle via the wireless transceiver and obtain a vehicle identification of the second vehicle, identify a software update for a controller of the second vehicle using the vehicle identification, wherein the software update is incompatible with the vehicle, responsive to connecting to a predefined wireless network, download the software update into a local storage, and responsive to reencountering the second vehicle, reconnect to the second vehicle via the wireless transceiver and transmit the software update to the second vehicle.

Abstract: A technique for determining the effectiveness of an offer includes analyzing views, clicks, acceptances and satisfactions of the offer. Transaction data is retrieved to determine whether criteria of the offer has been satisfied. As a result, a total cost per transaction may be determined for an advertisement campaign that incorporates the offer. Further, detailed queries may be issued to identify areas in which the offer needs improvement.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for determining conditions for non-terminated service provider network connections. The method includes receiving, at a service provider headend, upstream signals from premises. An uncorrectable metric and a correctable metric are determined from a portion of the upstream signals upon application of signal correction to the upstream signals, where the portion is related to an operating frequency range of a networking device and an operating frequency range of Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) devices. An alert is generated when the determined uncorrectable metric meets an uncorrectable threshold and the determined correctable metric is less than a correctable threshold for a persistent period of time, where the non-termination alert indicates a non-terminated pathway to a service provider central office from the premises when service is provided to the premises from a different service provider central office.

Abstract: Processes for determining whether new subgraphs that are observed locally in dynamic graphs are indicative of anomalous behavior are disclosed. Community models including certain factors, such as the rate of creation of new subgraphs of given structures and labels, may provide a basis for measuring the likelihood of newly observed subgraphs. For instance, edge labels including attributes for these specific shapes, such as port numbers and/or other categories, may differentiate legitimate new local occurrences thereof from those that are anomalous. Such processes may have applications including anomaly detection in computer networks, distributed systems, other patterns of life applications including dynamic graphs (e.g., dynamic directed multi graphs), etc.

Abstract: A device providing multiple-functionality for use as a standing desk, podium, or a lap desk is disclosed. The device includes a platform and a support arm. The first end of the support arm hingedly connects underneath the platform. In one implementation, the device includes a strap extending from underneath the platform and connecting the support arm. The strap controls the angle of the support arm with respect to the platform and ensures the support arm stays in position. The device further includes a lip extending underneath one end of the platform. The lip mounts over the top of one side of a backrest of a chair. The other end of the support arm rests against opposite side of the backrest of the chair, causing the platform to mount substantially parallel to the ground and substantially perpendicular to the backrest of chair to use the platform as a standing desk. In one implementation, the support arm collapses under the platform, thereby allowing the platform for use as a lap desk.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a highly portable grill having an outer casing enclosing an inner cook box that acts as a heatsink to dissipate thermal energy, the outer casing being mechanically attached to the inner cook box at attachment points that function as thermal chokepoints for controlled conduction of thermal energy. In an illustrative example, the inner cook box may be mechanically attached to the outer casing via complementary screws and bosses to provide a limited thermal conduction pathway. The inner cook box may include a plurality of fins for added thermal energy dissipation. The outer casing may include a plurality of convection apertures to facilitate convective flow of thermal energy from the inner cook box to an external ambient environment. A limited thermal conduction pathway may beneficially allow the outer casing to be safe-to-touch while the inner cook box is still in use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for stimulating a patient's intestines based on observed anatomical structures for relief of chronic constipation. A rotating telescopic arm extends and retracts to move a stimulating mechanism around a customized path. The customized path is defined by a rail, track, or channel formed to match the patient's desired massage area. The stimulating mechanism is biased toward the patient to apply treatment through an adjustable, wearable belt.

Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing hydrocarbon production using an electrical submersible pump are described. The methods typically include, for example, configuring an electrical submersible pump comprising a gas separator to induce a gas lift effect in a well comprising a tubing within a casing. Hydrocarbon production from the well is therefore increased using the electrical submersible pump.

Abstract: A light inspection system positions an autonomous vehicle (AV) in a field of view of a camera such that the camera captures an image of a light of the AV. The light inspection system instructs a camera to capture an image of the light while the light is switched on. The light inspection system receives the captured image, determines a luminance of the light based on the image, and determines to service the light in response to the luminance of the light being below a threshold luminance.

Abstract: A method of performing speech recognition using a two-pass deliberation architecture includes receiving a first-pass hypothesis and an encoded acoustic frame and encoding the first-pass hypothesis at a hypothesis encoder. The first-pass hypothesis is generated by a recurrent neural network (RNN) decoder model for the encoded acoustic frame. The method also includes generating, using a first attention mechanism attending to the encoded acoustic frame, a first context vector, and generating, using a second attention mechanism attending to the encoded first-pass hypothesis, a second context vector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) incorporating a porous membrane element formed of a porous silicon wafer, in which the pores are coated at least in part with a noble metal. Alternatively, the porous silicon wafer may be sandwiched between paper, carbon or graphite sheet impregnated with a noble metal. The separator is formed of using MEMS Technology. Also disclosed is a lithium ion battery, has a cathode electrode; an anode electrode formed of a porous silicon substrate in which surfaces of the pores of the porous silicon substrate are coated at least in part with a metal silicide; a separator element disposed between the cathode and the anode; and an electrolyte.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to incident routing in a cloud environment. In an example, cloud provider teams utilize a scout framework to build a team-specific scout based on that team's expertise. In examples, an incident is detected and a description is sent to each team-specific scout. Each team-specific scout uses the incident description and the scout specifications provided by the team to identify, access, and process monitoring data from cloud components relevant to the incident. Each team-specific scout utilizes one or more machine learning models to evaluate the monitoring data and generate an incident-classification prediction about whether the team is responsible for resolving the incident. In examples, a scout master receives predictions from each of the team-specific scouts and compares the predictions to determine to which team an incident should be routed.