Abstract: A computation device (200) arranged to evaluate a data function (S) mapping a number (n) of input variables to a number of output variables (m). The computation device comprises selection mechanism (220) receiving as input selection variables and an evaluation mechanism (210) arranged to receive the one or more evaluation variables and to evaluate the evaluation functions for the received evaluation variables, an evaluation function receiving as input the evaluation variables.

Abstract: Systems and methods of determining real-time available capacity of a merchant are provided. A plurality of financial transactions involving the merchant can be received during a current time period. A current payment velocity of the financial transactions involving the merchant during the current time period can be determined. The current payment velocity can be compared with a baseline payment velocity associated with financial transactions involving the merchant during a corresponding historical time period. An available capacity of the merchant can be determined, based on a difference between the current payment velocity and the baseline payment velocity.

Abstract: A system and method for shape sensing assistance in a medical procedure includes providing (402) a three-dimensional image of a distributed pathway system. A shape sensing enabled elongated device is introduced (406) into the pathway system. A shape of the elongated device in the pathway system is measured (410). The shape is compared (414) with the three-dimensional image to determine whether a given path has been selected relative to a target.

Abstract: A method for providing a development accelerator for microservices is provided. The method includes obtaining a code set that includes first computer program codes representing a framework for developing microservices in a network environment; obtaining, from the network environment, runtime routines relating to second computer program codes of network functions with respect to the microservices; compiling, in a data package, the runtime routines, the code set, and an instruction set relating to textual directions for developing the microservices; and storing the data package in a central repository.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a paraphrase generation system. The system comprises one or more hardware processors and/or other components. The system is configured to obtain a training corpus. The training corpus comprises language and known paraphrases of the language. The system is configured to generate, based on the training corpus, a word-level attention-based model and a character-level attention-based model. The system is configured to provide one or more candidate paraphrases of a natural language input based on both the word-level and character-level attention-based models. The word-level attention-based model is a word-level bidirectional long short term memory (LSTM) network and the character-level attention-based model is a character-level bidirectional LSTM network. The word-level and character level LSTM networks are generated based on words and characters in the training corpus.

Abstract: A waveguide for electromagnetic radiation, which is a substrate integrated waveguide which is basically a laminate of planar layers includes a substrate layer of dielectric material; a bottom layer and a top layer of an electrically conductive material provided on the respective bottom surface and top surface of the substrate layer; a multitude of pillars of electrically conductive material which extend through the substrate layer from its bottom to its top surface and which are electrically connected to the bottom and top layer; wherein at least one of the bottom and top layer contains at least one part that is void of electrically conductive material, which part is referred to as a slot.

Abstract: An imaging data set (22) comprising detected counts along lines of response (LORs) is reconstructed (24) to generate a full-volume image at a standard resolution. A region selection graphical user interface (GUI) (26) is provided via which a user-chosen region of interest (ROI) is defined in the full-volume image, and this is automatically adjusted by identifying an anatomical feature corresponding to the user-chosen ROI and adjusting the user-chosen ROI to improve alignment with that feature. A sub-set (32) of the counts of the imaging data set is selected (30) for reconstructing the ROI, and only the selected sub-set is reconstructed (34) to generate a ROI image (36) representing the ROI at a higher resolution than the standard resolution. A fraction of the sub-set of counts may be reconstructed using different reconstruction algorithms (40) to generate corresponding sample ROI images, and a reconstruction algorithm selection graphical user interface (42) employs these sample ROI images.

Abstract: The present technology aims at providing a novel type of drug for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory disease. Specifically, the present technology provides polypeptides comprising at least four immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), characterized in that at least two ISVDs bind to IL-13 and at least two ISVDs binds to TSLP. The present technology also provides nucleic acids, vectors and compositions.

Abstract: At a service device (102), a user interface (106) is provided via which a user submits an order request (117) to order a requested part (X) via the at least one user input device (103). Co-replacement information (116) for the requested part (X) is identified using a co-replacements database (114), and is displayed on the display. For example, a second part (Y) commonly co-replaced with requested part (X) may be identified and recommended for replacement with part (X); or, if two parts (X) and (Y) are ordered then the co-replacement information may be to recommend ordering only one of these parts. At a server hosting the database (114), the order request is received from a service device and the co-replacement information (116) for the requested part is generated using the co-replacements database (114), and the co-replacement information is sent to the service device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for the detection of opacities in X-ray images. It is described to provide (210) an analysis X-ray image of a region of interest of an analyzed body part. A model of a normal region of interest is provided (220), wherein the model is based on a plurality of X-ray images of the region of interest. At least one abnormality is detected (230) in the region of interest of the analyzed body part, the detection comprising comparing the analysis X-ray image of the region of interest and the model of the normal region of interest. Information is output (240) on the at least one abnormality.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system includes a memory for storing machine executable instructions and preparation pulse sequence commands. The preparation pulse sequence commands are configured to control the system to acquire the preliminary MR data as a first data portion and a second data portion; to generate a first bipolar readout gradient during acquisition of the first portion; and to generate a second bipolar readout gradient during acquisition of the second portion, wherein the first bipolar readout gradient has an opposite polarity to the second bipolar gradient. The system is further configured to calculate a measured normalised phase correction quantity in image space using the first and second data portions; and fit a modeled phase correction to the measured phase error, wherein modeled phase correction is an exponential of a complex value multiplied by a phase error function that is spatially dependent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains that bind GITR and more in particular to polypeptides that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such immunoglobulin single variable domains; to nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides; to methods for preparing such polypeptides; to compositions and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions that comprise such polypeptides, for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. In particular, the polypeptides of the present invention enhance the biological activity of GITR.

Abstract: A apparatus (100) for roasting coffee beans is disclosed comprising a compartment (110) for holding coffee beans (10); a roasting element (140) for roasting the coffee beans in said compartment; and a processor (130) comprising a control unit (134) for controlling the roasting element. Wherein, the processor (130) is adapted to determine a weight loss rate of the coffee beans, and the control unit (134) is adapted to control the roasting element as a function of the determined weight loss rate. A coffee machine including such an apparatus and a method for roasting coffee beans are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of facilitating payments from a financial account includes receiving a travel itinerary associated with an account holder. The travel itinerary includes an account holder identification (ID), a destination, and a time period associated with the destination. The method also includes associating the travel itinerary of the account holder with a financial account of the account holder based on the account holder ID. The financial account includes an associated payment device. In addition, the method includes building a dynamic travel profile for the account holder based at least in part on the travel itinerary. The dynamic travel profile is linked to the financial account. Further, the method includes receiving an authorization request for a transaction, and approving or declining authorization if the location and date of the transaction do not correspond to the destination and time period of the dynamic travel profile.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a customer a central location to manage permissions provided to third-parties and devices to access and use customer information maintained by a financial institution are described. The central location serves as a central portal where a customer of the financial institution can manage all access to account information and personal information stored at the financial institution. Accordingly, the customer does not need to log into each individual third-party system or customer device to manage previously provided access to the customer information or to provision new access to the customer information.

Abstract: A coffee machine having a water tank; at least one first pump; at least one first boiler for heating the water; a coffee brewing unit; and circuits to feed hot water and/or steam, with a first outlet for hot water or steam towards an emulsifying device which can be connected to a connection joint of the coffee machine; a second outlet for hot water and/or wash water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for receiving an interest message. The system comprises at least one communication interface, at least one memory and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive an interest message on a first one of the at least one communication interface. The interest message comprises a name of a requested data object. At least one name component of the name of the requested data object comprises a range. The at least one processor is further configured to determine whether the at least one memory comprises a named data object having a name matching the name of the requested data object and to provide the named data object on the first one of the at least one communication interface if the memory comprises the named data object.

Abstract: A drivetrain assembly (100, 200) for a personal care device (10), the drivetrain assembly including a resonator (110) connected to a transmission component (24) configured to transmit oscillations to the removable attachment; and a drive coil (120) configured to oscillate the resonator in a first direction; where the drive coil is configured to generate an installation or removal signal in response to installation or removal of the removable attachment, the installation or removal of the removable attachment generating movement of the resonator in a second direction; and where the drivetrain assembly is configured to communicate the generated signal to a controller.

Abstract: A method of managing a non-volatile memory includes during a data writing process, selecting, by a program triggering the data writing process, an error detection and correction code from among two codes depending on a type of information being written. The information is written into the non-volatile memory, where the information is associated with the selected error detection and correction code.

Abstract: Devices and methods for single sign-on and regulatory compliance involve a processor of a communication device executing a first entity application that stores user authentication data on a secure vault element of the communication device. Thereafter, the stored user authentication data is retrieved from the secure vault element by the processor executing a second entity application, and the processor executing the second entity application logs the user into the second entity application based on the user authentication data retrieved from the secure vault element without requiring entry of further user authentication data.