Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating representation of acoustic sequences. One of the methods includes: receiving an acoustic sequence, the acoustic sequence comprising a respective acoustic feature representation at each of a plurality of time steps; processing the acoustic feature representation at an initial time step using an acoustic modeling neural network; for each subsequent time step of the plurality of time steps: receiving an output generated by the acoustic modeling neural network for a preceding time step, generating a modified input from the output generated by the acoustic modeling neural network for the preceding time step and the acoustic representation for the time step, and processing the modified input using the acoustic modeling neural network to generate an output for the time step; and generating a phoneme representation for the utterance from the outputs for each of the time steps.

Abstract: A low voltage drive circuit (LVDC) operable to convey data via a bus and includes a signal generator operable to convert transmit digital data into analog outbound data. The LVDC also includes an analog to digital output circuit operable to convert analog inbound data into received digital data. The LVDC further includes a drive circuit operable to convert the analog outbound data into an analog transmit signal and drive the analog transmit signal on to the bus, where the analog outbound data is represented within the analog transmit signal as variances in loading of the bus at a first frequency. The LVDC further includes a sense circuit operable to receive an analog receive signal from the bus and convert the analog receive signal into the analog inbound data, where the analog inbound data is represented within the analog receive signal as variances in loading of the bus at a second frequency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that can be administered orally, comprising (a) opioid multi-particulates comprising an opioid active agent, and an abuse resistant release controlling agent; and (b) opioid antagonist multi-particulates comprising an opioid antagonist, and a release controlling agent and/or a release delaying agent. It also relates to a liquid suspension that can be administered orally, comprising (a) opioid multi-particulates comprising an opioid active agent, and an abuse resistant release controlling agent; and/or (b) opioid antagonist multi-particulates comprising an opioid antagonist, and a release controlling agent and/or a release delaying agent; and wherein the multi-particulates are suspended in a liquid comprising a viscosity modifier and a flavoring agent. The invention also relates to kits containing these multi-particulates, and methods of making and using them.

Abstract: Systems and methods to evaluate a formation by analyzing drill cuttings involve a multi-frequency dielectric coaxial probe to obtain a reflected voltage from a medium under test based on a reference voltage over a frequency range. The medium under test includes the drill cuttings. The system includes a processor to compute an effective permittivity of the drill cuttings over the frequency range based on a reflection coefficient, which is a ratio of the reflected voltage to the reference voltage over the frequency range, and to determine one or more parameters from the effective permittivity. The one or more parameters are used to make decisions about subsequent drilling in the formation.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a code insight request requesting a code insight for target source code. The code insight request includes the target source code and a tool type indicator specifying that the software development tool comprises one of a code labeling type of software development tool or a code transformation type of software development tool. The method also includes obtaining a machine learning model based on the tool type indicator and generating the code insight using the machine learning model. The code insight includes one of a predicted label for the target source code when the tool type indicator specifies that the software development tool comprises the code labeling type of software development tool, or a predicted code transformation for the target source code when the tool type indicator specifies that the software development tool comprises the code transformation type of software building tool.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device comprising a memory cell region having a plurality of co-planar memory cell planes arranged in a plane parallel to a semiconductor substrate, with each memory cell plane comprising a plurality of sub-planes disposed adjacent one another along an axis that is parallel to the substrate. Further, each memory cell plane comprises a plurality of sense amplifier regions arranged along the axis in an alternating pattern with the sub-planes such that adjacent to each sub-plane is a sense amplifier region and each sense amplifier region is operable with respect to at least a fraction of the bit lines of the two sub-planes immediately adjacent the sense amplifier region.

Abstract: A foot cover including a stretchable lattice configured to be worn over a foot of a user. The stretchable lattice being fitted to a shape of a human foot. The stretchable lattice is an elastomer. The stretchable lattice defines a first plurality of openings and a second plurality of openings. The foot cover includes a first end of the stretchable lattice enclosing toes of the foot of the user. The foot cover includes a second end of the stretchable lattice defining an opening for receiving the foot of the user, wherein first end includes the first plurality of openings that are smaller than the second plurality of openings associated with a body of the stretchable lattice.

Abstract: A tongue maneuvering apparatus has a body, a first attachment site, and a second attachment site. The body includes a bulb, a tongue receiving portion, a tongue aperture, and a slot. The body may be a thin, pliable plastic, such as silicone, so as to create proper suction with the tongue when inserted into the tongue receiving portion. A healthcare provider is able to extend and manipulate a patient's tongue so as to clearly view the mouth and throat without activating the gag reflex and maintaining control of the tongue by the provider.

Abstract: Techniques for automatic detection of a presentation surface and generation of an associated data stream include receiving, in connection with a communication session, a first media stream capturing a portion of an environment including a presentation surface; detecting the presence in the first media stream of the presentation surface; detecting usage of the presentation surface during the conferencing session; generating, in response to the detected usage of the presentation surface, a second media stream dedicated to the presentation surface from the first media stream; and transmitting the second media stream dedicated to the presentation surface to one or more recipient devices.

Abstract: An endoscopic grabber includes a proximal housing, a distal assembly, a flexible shaft extending between the proximal housing and the distal assembly, a flexible member within the flexible shaft having a distal end portion connected to the distal assembly and a proximal end portion connected to the proximal housing, and a camera within the distal assembly. A distal end portion of the flexible member is movably disposed within the distal assembly. A proximal end portion of the flexible member is connected to an actuator within the proximal housing. Actuation of the proximal end portion moves the distal end portion of the flexible member such that one or more elongate arms extending from the distal end portion deforms to form part of a grabber. The camera is configured to capture an image including a tip portion of the elongate arm. The elongate arms are configured to grab a target object.

Abstract: Techniques for data processing may include: receiving a page P having a binary representation; determining a plurality of features for the page P; determining a plurality of feature hashes for the plurality of features, wherein each of the plurality of feature hashes corresponds to a different one of the plurality of features, wherein said each feature hash is determined using a hash function and in accordance with said different one of the plurality of features and an index associated with said different one of the plurality of features; and determining, in accordance with the plurality of feature hashes for the plurality of features, a similarity hash for the page P.

Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform receiving, at the one or more processors, an order from a customer electronic device; determining, using employee device data collected from one or more electronic devices of one or more employees of a store in a predictive analysis, an estimated collection time required for an employee of the one or more employees of the store to collect the one or more items of the order; receiving a check-in from an electronic device indicating that a pickup is en-route to pick-up the order; when the electronic device authorizes location tracking, tracking a location of the pickup after receiving the check-in from the electronic device; periodically determining, at one or more time intervals, an estimated travel time for the pickup to travel to the store from the location, as tracked; and when the estimated collection time is approxima

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for a tapered implant for treating osteochondral/subchondral defects. The tapered implant comprises a top portion that includes a shape that approximates an osteochondral/subchondral surface to be replaced. A bottom portion of the tapered implant is configured to be implanted into a hole drilled in bone. A cylindrical sidewall of the tapered implant has a diameter that generally decreases from a first diameter of the top portion to a second diameter of the bottom portion. The tapered implant comprises any homogenous synthetic or natural material suitable for implantation into bone, including any of collagen, human allograft or autograft, animal xenograft, silicone, bioglass, peek, polyethylene, titanium, and cobalt chrome, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein is a unique process that prepares a saturated hydrocarbon mixture with well-controlled structural characteristics that address the performance requirements driven by the stricter environmental and fuel economy regulations for automotive engine oils. The process allows for the branching characteristics of the hydrocarbon molecules to be controlled so as to consistently provide a composition that has a surprising CCS viscosity at ?35° C. (ASTM D5329) and Noack volatility (ASTM D5800) relationship. The process comprises providing a specific olefinic feedstock, oligomerizing in the presence of a BF3 catalyst, and hydroisomerizing in the presence of a noble-metal impregnated, 10-member ring zeolite catalyst.

Abstract: A method and a system for analyzing a physical characteristic of a film sample are described herein. The system includes a material holder system configured to hold the film sample; a dart testing system configured to test a physical characteristic of the film sample; and a moving system configured to move the held film sample to be analyzed or tested between stations. The moving system is configured to move the held film sample in the material holder system to the dart testing system.

Abstract: A method includes determining a location of a roadside object relative to a vehicle interior based on one or more of a vehicle Global Positioning System (GPS) location, a vehicle heading, and environmental data, and generating a first virtual representation of the roadside object in an augmented reality (AR) world coordinate system. A processor synchronizes a vehicle coordinate system with the AR world coordinate system, in which a virtual representation of the roadside object is generated. The method further includes orienting a driver AR wearable device with the synchronized vehicle coordinate system, determining an identity associated with a user of the driver AR wearable device, and generating, based at least in part on the identity associated with the user of the driver AR wearable device, a virtual representation of the roadside object in an AR world coordinate system aligned with the vehicle GPS location and the vehicle heading.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present teachings, systems and methods for applying treatment energy, e.g., electromagnetic radiation such as laser radiation in the visible and near infrared wavelengths, to body areas having bulges and fat deposits, loose skin, pain, acne and/or wounds. In some aspects, the systems and methods can enable relatively lengthy treatments to be performed by having the practitioner set-up and/or start the treatment, thereafter allowing the treatment to proceed safely and effectively without the continued presence of the practitioner.

Abstract: Presented are embedded control systems with logic for computation and data sharing, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles with distributed sensors and embedded processing hardware for provisioning automated driving functionality. A method for operating embedded controllers connected with distributed sensors includes receiving a first data stream from a first sensor via a first embedded controller, and storing the first data stream with a first timestamp and data lifespan via a shared data buffer in a memory device. A second data stream is received from a second sensor via a second embedded controller. A timing impact of the second data stream is calculated based on the corresponding timestamp and data lifespan. Upon determining that the timing impact does not violate a timing constraint, the first data stream is purged from memory and the second data stream is stored with a second timestamp and data lifespan in the memory device.

Abstract: A system for utilizing a deployable flex range battery to augment a primary battery is provided. The system includes a flex electronics bay. The flex electronics bay is electrically connected to an electrical sub-system including the primary battery and includes a DC-DC converter operable to change a voltage of electric power and at least one battery connection terminal. The system further includes the deployable flex range battery removably connected to the at least one battery connection terminal and a flex electronics bay controller programmed to selectively supply electric power from the flex electronics bay to the electrical sub-system.

Abstract: Methods of making negative electrode materials for an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions are provided. A surface of the electrode material formed of silicon, silicon-containing alloys, tin-containing alloys, or combinations thereof is treated with an oxidant at a first temperature of greater than or equal to about 100° C. to form a continuous intermediate layer comprising oxides. The method also includes pyrolyzing a carbon-containing precursor over the continuous intermediate layer at a second temperature of greater than or equal to about 600° C. to form a continuous carbon coating thereon. The intermediate layer oxides may be transformed to carbides. The continuous carbon coating comprises both graphitic carbon and amorphous carbon and may be a multilayered coating, where the inner layer predominantly includes amorphous carbon and the outer layer predominantly includes graphitic carbon.