Abstract: A computer implemented method for gender classification by applying feature learning and feature engineering to face images. The method includes conducting feature learning on a face image comprising feeding the face image into a first convolution neural network to obtain a first decision, conducting feature engineering on a face image, comprising the steps of automatically detecting facial landmarks in the face image, transforming the facial features into a two-dimensional matrix, and feeding the two-dimensional matrix into a second convolution neural network to obtain a second decision, computing a hybrid decision based on the first decision and the second decision, and classifying gender of the face image in accordance with the hybrid decision.

Abstract: An application can provide a UI that includes UI elements for defining talking points to be discussed in conjunction with slides in a presentation file. The application can also provide a UI for assisting a user while the user is making a presentation using a presentation file for which talking points have been defined. For example, the application can recognize the speech of a presenter during a presentation and identify topics within the recognized speech. The application can then identify the talking points that the presenter has discussed based upon their identified topics. The application can also provide a presenter view UI that includes UI elements that display data identifying the talking points that have not been recognized within the user's speech during the presentation. In this way, a presenter can quickly identify the talking points that they have covered and those that they have not covered in real-time.

Abstract: A distribution element for a self-calibrating RF network and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the distribution element, the distribution element is located between a headend layer and an endpoint layer. An upstream directional control circuit and a downstream directional control circuit are positioned in a spaced opposing relationship such that respective upstream line and the downstream line are separated into a forward line and reverse line therebetween while being combined at the respective upstream directional control circuit and the downstream directional control circuit. A pair of amplifier circuits positioned between the upstream and downstream control circuits are under the control of a controller to amplify and shape the signal of the forward line and the reverse line. The controller monitor and analyzes signals through the distribution element.

Abstract: There is provided a convenient new treatment of Parkinson disease by a frequent administration of optimal levodopa doses mimicking a continuous intravenous or infusion treatment, thus mitigating motor complications; and a new carbidopa/levodopa pharmaceutical unit form providing said new treatment.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and food is receivable within said hollow interior. A heating element is associated with the housing and a support body supports food within the hollow interior. The support body includes a body having a plurality of diffuser ribs. A plurality of channels is formed between the plurality of diffuser rib and at least one of the plurality of diffuser ribs and the plurality of channels is operable to deflect a relatively downward flowing fluid relatively horizontally across said support body.

Abstract: A method of making a fibrous sheet. The method includes forming a nascent web from an aqueous solution of papermaking fibers, dewatering the nascent web to form a dewatered web having a consistency from about ten percent solids to about seventy percent solids, moving the dewatered web on a transfer surface, and transferring the dewatered web from the transfer surface to a molding roll at a molding zone. The molding roll includes an exterior and a patterned surface on the exterior of the molding roll. Papermaking fibers of the dewatered web are redistributed on the patterned surface in order to form a molded paper web. The method also includes transferring the molded paper web to a drying section and drying the molded paper web in the drying section to form a fibrous sheet.

Abstract: A process for heat treating biological tissue includes repeatedly applying a pulsed energy to a target tissue over a period of time so as to controllably raise a temperature of the target tissue to create a therapeutic effect to the target tissue without destroying or permanently damaging the target tissue. After the first treatment is concluded the application of the pulsed energy to the target tissue is halted for an interval of time. Within a single treatment session a second treatment is performed on the target tissue after the interval of time by repeatedly reapplying the pulsed energy to the target tissue so as to controllably raise the temperature of the target tissue to therapeutically treat the target tissue without destroying or permanently damaging the target tissue.

Abstract: Values of pixels in an image are mapped to a binary space using a first function that preserves characteristics of values of the pixels. Labels are iteratively assigned to the pixels in the image in parallel based on a second function. The label assigned to each pixel is determined based on values of a set of nearest-neighbor pixels. The first function is trained to map values of pixels in a set of training images to the binary space and the second function is trained to assign labels to the pixels in the set of training images. Considering only the nearest neighbors in the inference scheme results in a computational complexity that is independent of the size of the solution space and produces sufficient approximations of the true distribution when the solution for each pixel is most likely found in a small subset of the set of potential solutions.

Abstract: A method for producing an identification article is described. The method includes associating one or more data items with one or more line patterns, where the line patterns include one or more line segments. A particular data item is associated with at least a subset of line segments and the particular data item corresponds to an attribute of a user of the identification article. The method further includes integrating the line patterns with graphical features of the identification article. The graphical features being discernable by a human eye and the subset of line segments is indiscernible by the human eye. The method includes identifying a region of the identification article that includes the subset of line segments associated with the particular data item and associating the particular line pattern with an identifying feature of the user.

Abstract: An exemplary battery assembly includes an endwall, an endplate, and a flange secured within a recess to secure the endwall relative to the endplate. One of the endwall or the endplate provides the flange, and the other of the endwall or the endplate provides the recess.

Abstract: A case for storing a mobile computing device and a wireless earbud includes a back panel; a front panel defining a viewing aperture which extends through the front panel; a plurality of sidewalls extending around a perimeter of the back panel and configured to couple the perimeter of the back panel to a perimeter portion of the front panel; a dividing layer between the front panel and the back panel, such that the front panel and the dividing layer together define a first housing configured to receive and restrain a mobile computing device, and the dividing layer and the back panel together define a second housing; and a wireless earbud charging contact disposed within the second housing and configured to contact and charge the wireless earbud when the wireless earbud is positioned in the case.

Abstract: Systems and methods for are automatically generating tutorials for applications provided herein. The server can receive, from a first client device, a first request. The server can transmit, to the first client device, an application and a recorder script to record execution of the application running on the first client device. The server can receive the recording of the application. The server can receive, from a second client device, a second request. The server can transmit, to the second client device, the application and an interaction measurement script to generate an interaction log of interactions with the application. The server can receive the log of interactions. The server can receive, from a third client device, a third request. The server can select the recording of the application based on a performance metrics for the record. The server can transmit the application with the selected recording of the application.

Abstract: There is provided chimeric polypeptides capable of converting xylose to xylulose, engineered host cells that express the chimeric polypeptides, methods of creating chimeric polypeptides, and methods of fermenting cellulosic biomass to produce biofuels, including ethanol.

Abstract: A pulling grip assembly and methods, systems, and apparatuses for constructing the pulling grip assembly are disclosed. The pulling grip assembly can include a pulling grip. The pulling grip can include an elongated body portion and a lug portion. The lug portion can include a blind hole for receiving an assembly including a hollow fastening member and a pulling cable retained within the hollow fastening member.

Abstract: A radio communication route enables communication from an originating ground station to a destination ground station via one of multiple randomly orbiting, rotating satellites with no active attitude control. The ground stations and satellites include directional antennas for receiving radio signals from and transmitting radio signals in multiple directions. The satellites store an address of a destination ground station from which an initial information signal is transmitted and antenna information identifying the satellite antenna on which the initial information signal was received. Plural satellite antennas transmit linking information identifying the satellite to the originating ground station.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes generating code for displaying a two-dimensional media programming schedule grid, receiving a command to compress the grid at a first location along a first dimension, and generating code for displaying the grid with visible graphical fold marks defining a fold area near the first location along the first dimension.