Abstract: Systems and methods of automated machine learning for modeling a data set according to a modeling intent are presented. A modeling service receives a data set from a submitting party as well as a set of constraints. A pipeline generator generates a set of pipelines according to a modeling intent of a data set and in view of the set of constraints. A machine learned trained judge conducts an analysis of the pipelines to identify an optimal pipeline to train. Optimal results are generated according to the optimal pipeline and the optimal results are provided to the submitting party in response to receiving the data set and constraints.

Abstract: Particular embodiments use the segmented bandwidth in downstream channels and upstream channels to manage a narrowcast service for subscribers. Particular embodiments include a channel manager that can process the signal from the headend to down-convert and filter narrowcast services that are sent in one or more of the downstream channels. Also, in the upstream direction, the channel manager can up-convert and stack narrowcast signals for sending to the headend. Further, in one embodiment, the narrowcast service may be provided using visible light communication (e.g., Li-Fi). Using visible light communication may overcome the last connection restrictions described in the background, such as end to end optical connections may be used. Further, using visible light communication may not interfere with other Wi-Fi links in the subscriber premises, such as existing MoCA connections, and may actually enhance the service at the subscriber premises.

Abstract: A method of partitioning a video coding block for JVET, comprising representing a JVET coding tree unit as a root node in a quadtree plus binary tree (QTBT) structure that can have a quadtree branching from the root node and binary trees branching from each of the quadtree's leaf nodes using asymmetric binary partitioning to split a coding unit represented by a quadtree leaf node into two child nodes of unequal size, representing the two child nodes as leaf nodes in a binary tree branching from the quadtree leaf node and coding the child nodes represented by leaf nodes of the binary tree with JVET, wherein weighted angular coding unit prediction is employed and wherein post-coding unit prediction filtering can be avoided or unbiased to increase coding times.

Abstract: A support pole that includes a telescopic rod including a first shaft configured to move relative to a second shaft, first pad secured to a first end of the first shaft, a retention mechanism secured to the first shaft between the end of the first shaft and the second shaft, and a second pad secured to the second shaft. The retention mechanism is operable to move between an engaged position in which a sheet or curtain may be secured to the telescopic rod and a disengaged position in which the sheet is detached from the telescopic rod.

Abstract: A method of safe pressurized mud cap drilling includes determining a set point for a surface backpressure choke manifold, injecting sacrificial fluids into a drillstring disposed in a wellbore, injecting weighted mud into an annulus, and monitoring a surface backpressure. If the surface backpressure rises above the set point, closing one or more chokes of the surface backpressure choke manifold in a stepwise incremental manner to increase an injection rate of weighted mud into the annulus. If the surface backpressure falls below the set point, opening the one or more chokes of the surface backpressure choke manifold in a stepwise incremental manner to decrease the injection rate of weighted mud into the annulus. If the surface backpressure is substantially equal to the set point, maintaining a state of the one or more chokes of the surface backpressure choke manifold to maintain the injection rate of weighted muds into the annulus.

Abstract: A self-leveling staircase. The staircase has a first flight of self-leveling steps having a first end adjacent to the ground and a plurality of stair treads pivotally attached at a right edge to a first pair or stair rails and at a left edge to a second pair of stair rails. A self-leveling platform is pivotally attached on a second end of the first flight of self-leveling steps and to the first and second pair of stair rails. A second flight of self-leveling steps having a first end is pivotally attached to an opposite side of the self-leveling platform from the first flight of self-leveling steps. The second flight of self-leveling step has a plurality of stair treads pivotally attached at a right edge to a third pair of stair rails and pivotally attached at a left edge on front and back ends thereof to a fourth pair of stair rails.

Abstract: Techniques to perform event-based synchronization of data are disclosed. In various embodiments, a synchronization is performed at a synchronization client, based at least in part on one or more synchronization events downloaded from a synchronization server. A result of said synchronization is verified at least in part by comparing a computed representation of synchronization set state as stored at the synchronization client with a corresponding computed representation of synchronization set state as stored at the synchronization server.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a seed depth associated with depositing a seed within a furrow in a field during a planting operation of an agricultural implement determining, by a computing device, a target seed depth based on a moisture content of the soil within the field. The method also includes sensing, by the computing device, a seed depth parameter indicative of a seed depth of the seed relative to a ground surface of the field. The method further includes comparing, by the computing device, the seed depth parameter to a target seed depth parameter that describes the target seed depth. In addition, the method includes initiating, by the computing device, a control action configured to adjust the seed depth parameter towards the target seed depth parameter.

Abstract: A method for securing a strand to a fixation member for arthroscopic fixation, wherein the fixation member includes a channel on an exterior surface and an aperture therethrough. The method includes passing a strand having first and second ends through a flexible sleeve, passing the sleeve through the aperture of the fixation member in a first direction, tensioning the strand, and pulling the sleeve in a second direction different than the first direction to secure the sleeve to the fixation member without tying the strand on the fixation member.

Abstract: A lower torso garment (220) includes a body portion (104), a front pouch (106) disposed about a front region of the body portion, and a support sling connected to the front pouch and configured to support the front pouch. The support sling includes a left fabric panel (224) extending along a left side periphery (112a) of the front pouch and a right fabric panel (226) extending along a right side periphery (112b) of the front pouch. A portion of the left fabric panel overlaps a portion of the right fabric panel at an overlap area (228), and the overlap area is positioned adjacent to a bottom of the front pouch.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that is an inhibitor of JAK kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compound, a crystalline form, methods of using such compound to treat inflammatory skin diseases and other diseases, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compound.

Abstract: A computer system and method provide efficient, intuitive, and human-friendly ways of expressing metric-centric queries about multidimensional database data and, at the same, provide a level of flexibility for expressing various metric-centric queries in an interactive manner. The expression techniques help to more easily formulate metric-centric queries that require aggregation operations and joins. The flexible techniques facilitate interactive analysis of multidimensional data from different perspectives including consolidating, drilling down, and slicing and dicing the data. As a result, the analysis task for the data analyst and the programming task for the application developer may be easier, more efficient, and more effective.

Abstract: A dynamic transaction card with a display for providing barcodes is described. The barcodes can be generated by driving individual light emitting diodes (LEDs) of the display at frequencies of greater than 50 Hz. Due to the high frequency, the barcode can be readable by a barcode scanner, while remaining invisible to the human eye. The barcode can also be generated by driving a first set of LEDs at a different frequency and/or time interval than a second set of LEDs. Light waves from the first set of LEDs can constructively interfere with light waves from the second set of LEDs to create spatial voids readable by the barcode scanner.

Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to store an electronic ledger that specifies an authorized operation for an entity to perform for a vehicle, receive a request, including an entity identifier for an entity making the request, to perform a requested operation, query the electronic ledger to determine that the requested operation is the authorized operation, and actuate the vehicle based on the authorized operation. The electronic ledger is a distributed electronic ledger shared between at least the vehicle and the entity.

Abstract: A perforation blocking sleeve is provided for use in well restimulation, the perforation blocking sleeve having a first anchoring device and one or more expandable members secured to an outer surface of the perforation blocking sleeve. The first anchoring device may be used to secure the perforation blocking sleeve over a perforation cluster within a perforated well casing. The perforation blocking sleeve defines a flow channel and may be remotely and individually uncoupled from a running tool. The perforation blocking sleeve flow channel is sized such that the running tool and a running tool driver are retractable through the flow channel of the perforation blocking sleeve. In one or more embodiments, the perforation blocking sleeve contains an organic polymeric material which expands on contact with a production fluid or an exogenous fluid introduced into the well.

Abstract: A method of enhancing data sharing between mobile or other computing device users includes receiving a submission request generated by user interaction with a first user interface on a first computing device, the submission request including an image and associated submission data indicative of a recipient of the image, and updating a second user interface on a second computing device associated with the recipient to make the image available for display. The method may include sending a push notification to the second computing device indicating that the image is available for display for a period of time. The image may be displayed together with a call button operable to initiate a phone call from the second computing device to the first computing device. The image may be available for display on the second communication device upon receipt of a communication from the first computing device by the second computing device.

Abstract: An exemplary multi-position mount system for a powertrain component includes a mount assembly including a mount housing having a first mount edge defining a rectangular mount opening with at least two mount notch openings on each side of the rectangular mount opening, a sleeve insert having at least two insert tabs extending from each side of the insert, the insert having an insert opening with at least two insert notch openings on each side of the insert opening, a damping assembly including an alignment tab extending from each side of the damper body, and a T-bracket including a T-bracket sleeve having an edge defining an offset opening in the T-bracket sleeve. The sleeve insert interfaces with the mount housing and is rotatable within the mount opening, the damping assembly is rotatable within the insert opening, and the insert opening is spaced apart from the mount opening.

Abstract: A transmission includes an input shaft coupled to a prime mover, a countershaft, main shaft, and an output shaft, with gears between the countershaft and the main shaft. The shift actuator is mounted on an exterior wall of a housing including the countershaft and the main shaft. A shift control circuit operates a shift actuator using a first opposing pulse command and a first actuating pulse command, and releases pressure with shift actuating and opposing volumes of the shift actuator upon determining a shift completion event.

Abstract: Implementations of the disclosed subject matter provide systems and methods of assigning, at a server, a unique identifier to each of a plurality of devices communicatively coupled to one another and the server via a communications network. Each unique identifier may be converted to a device hash key by applying a hash function. A range of device hash keys of the plurality of devices may be split into N approximately equal sectors, where N is a prime number and each sector includes 1/N of the device hash keys of the plurality of the devices. K monitoring workers provided by the server may monitor the plurality of devices in an order based on the respective device hash key, where K is an integer.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to the design of an electronic device capable of preventing a lateral motion between a first body and a second body. The device comprises a first body comprising one or more atomic force microscopy (AFM) tips protruding from a first surface of the first body. The device further comprises a second body comprising one or more electrical contacts on a second surface of the second body. The second surface faces the first surface. The one or more electrical contacts pierced by the AFM tips of the first surface to prevent a lateral motion between the first body and the second body.