Abstract: A memory cell comprising a stack of a conductive via, of a layer made of a phase-change material, and of a first electrode, the memory cell being covered with an encapsulation layer made of a silicon nitride having a density or volumic mass smaller than 2.2 g/cm3. A method of manufacturing a memory cell and a system having an integrated memory circuit that includes a plurality of memory cells is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method of estimating lung volume from radiographic images. The method comprises: registering (102) a two dimensional radiographic image (12) of a patients chest to a three dimensional radiographic image (14) of the patients chest to estimate data describing projection geometry (16) of an imaging setup used to capture the two dimensional radiographic image; using the projection geometry to estimate (104) at least one radiographic magnification factor (18) relating to the imaging setup; and calculating (106) an estimated lung volume (20) using the two dimensional radiographic image and the at least one radiographic magnification factor.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for generating a single-index model (SIM) tree. An example method includes receiving a data set and a maximum tree depth. The example method further includes screening a set of variables from the data set to form split variables. The method may include, while maximum tree depth has not been reached, (i) generating a fast SIM estimation for nodes of a tree level, (ii) for each node, selecting a split point and split variable based on the fast SIM estimation, (iii) based on the selected split points and split variables, generating nodes for a next tree level, each including a subset of data, and (iv) repeating steps (i), (ii), and (iii). The method may include fitting a SIM for each leaf node at maximum tree depth based on a subset of the data set represented by the leaf node.

Abstract: A provider computing system includes a processing circuit comprising one or more processors coupled to one or more memories having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive an indication from a user device that an automated teller machine (ATM) is compromised. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to generate, upon receiving the indication that the ATM is compromised, a reward message including a reward for reporting the ATM as being compromised. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to transmit the reward message to the user device.

Abstract: A relational database for migrating data in a workflow between databases in different environments. Graphical user interfaces are generated through which database management scripts are automatically generated for migrating data between environments. Generally, the database management scripts are compatible with database attributes. The database management scripts are executed to update data tables stored on the databases.

Abstract: A pleated filter preparation system is provided for accurately counting pleats along a continuous sheet of pleated filter material and cutting the sheet into filter strips to be formed into filters. The pleated filter preparation system includes a pleat driver having multiple drive gears that engage with the pleats of the pleated filter material to move the pleated filter material through the system. A pleat counter counts peaks and valleys of each pleat comprising the pleated filter material so as to identify a target pleat to be cut. The pleat counter clamps and stretches the target pleat to distinguish the target pleat among the other pleats. A punch cut station cuts the target pleat to form a filter strip having a desired number of pleats. A pleat compressor compresses the filter strips to a predetermined size and then ejects the filter strips into a suitable container or bin.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system (100) for selectively disclosing attributes of a record. An issuer device (110) generates a digital signature on a message comprising the attributes and a secret record identifier. The record, secret record identifier, and signatures are provided to a selector device. The selector device (111) selectively discloses attributes of the record to a receiver device (112), proving authenticity by means of a zero-knowledge proof of knowledge of the signature on the attributes. The receiver device (112) verifies the proof with respect to the public key of the issuer and the received attributes.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a multi-ratio gear box and four speed transmission are provided. In one example, a first shaft is coupled to one or more input speed reduction gear sets. A second shaft is coupled to a multi-range clutch having a first position and a second position allowing for two speeds. A third shaft is coupled to a low-speed clutch and a fourth shaft is coupled to a high-speed clutch, together doubling the number of speeds. The high and low-speed clutches provide a large gear spread that allow the multi-range clutches to have a reduced gear spread, overall reducing the required size of the transmission. A fifth shaft, coupled to the fourth shaft via a gear, may be an output shaft spaced away from the electric motors, thereby creating a short flange to flange distance.

Abstract: A reconstruction system includes a decomposer (204) configured to decompose at least two sets of projection data generated via kVp switching between at least two radiation source voltages. Each set corresponds to a different one of the at least two radiation source voltages. The system further includes a spectral channel (206) configured to process the at least two sets of projection data and generate spectral image data. The system further includes a non-spectral channel (208) configured to process the at least two sets of projection data and generate non-spectral image data for a predetermined reference kVp.

Abstract: A user device UE for a wireless communication with a plurality of wireless network elements includes a plurality of antennas. The plurality of antennas are configured to form a plurality of spatial or directional beams. The user device is configured to provide simultaneously a plurality of independent wireless communication links using the plurality of spatial or directional beams, wherein the user device is configured to provide a first wireless communication link with a first wireless network element using a first spatial or directional beam and to provide a second wireless communication link with a second wireless network element using a second antenna beam.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking, collecting, processing, enriching, analyzing and reporting on data in the context of cyber security investigations are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for conducing cyber investigations may include: (1) receiving initiation of an investigative workflow comprising contextual information including at least one of a case, a data asset, a subject, and a threat; (2) collecting digital evidence from the data asset; (3) processing the digital evidence into structured data; (4) staging and enriching the structured data; (5) analyzing the enriched structured data; and (6) generating at least one report based on the analysis.

Abstract: A method for performing preemptive scaling is disclosed. The method includes monitoring of incoming data volume outside of a cloud network at a node upstream from the cloud network, and identifying micro services required for processing of the incoming data volume. The method further includes determining a number of instances for each of the identified micro services, and contemporaneously creating the determined number of instances for each of the identified micro services in the cloud for processing of the incoming data volume.

Abstract: A method for calibrating at least one of the six-degrees-of-freedom of all or part of cameras in a formation positioned for scene capturing, the method comprising a step of initial calibration before the scene capturing. The step comprises creating a reference video frame which comprises a reference image of a stationary reference object. During scene capturing the method further comprises a step of further calibration wherein the position of the reference image of the stationary reference object within a captured scene video frame is compared to the position of the reference image of the stationary reference object within the reference video frame, and a step adapting the at least one of the six-degrees-of-freedom of a multiple cameras of the formation if needed in order to get an improved scene capturing after the further calibration.

Abstract: The invention provides for a method for switching between fields of view of an ultrasound probe. The method begins by obtaining an anatomical model representing a region of interest of a subject and establishing a first field of view relative to an ultrasonic probe, wherein the first field of view comprises an initial portion of the region of interest. Ultrasound data is then obtained from the first field of view by way of the ultrasonic probe and a first anatomical feature is identified within the first field of view based on the ultrasound data. A location in digital space of the first field of view relative to the anatomical model is determined based on the first anatomical feature. A second field of view is then established based on the anatomical model and the first field of view, wherein the first field of view functions as a reference field of view. The field of view is then switched from the first field of view to the second field of view.

Abstract: A method and a system for detecting suspicious transactions and providing warnings in advance of executing the transactions in order to prevent fraud are provided. The method includes: receiving a request to conduct a transaction with an entity by using a digital payment application, the request including first profile information that relates to the entity; retrieving second profile information that relates to the requestor; comparing the first profile information with the second profile information; and determining, based on a result of the comparison, whether to suspend the requested transaction. When a determination is made that the proposed transaction may be fraudulent, the transaction may be suspended and a warning message may be sent to the requestor in order to afford an opportunity to avoid the fraud.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for facilitating augmented reality (AR) rewards are described herein. The system includes a sensor network configured to transmit and receive sensor data within an environment. A first user device associated with a first user and a second user device associated with a second user are configured to communicate with the sensor network and determine a position and an entity positioning characteristic of the first user and the second user, respectively. A computing device is configured to receive the sensor data including the position and entity position characteristics of the first and second users. The computing device is also configured to determine a behavior of the first and second users based on the received data. The computing device is also configured to generate a plurality of reward tokens. Each of the reward tokens is associated with a behavior characteristic.

Abstract: Systems and methods for contactless transactions are described. A method includes transmitting, by a mobile device having a provider institution mobile application, a first data payload to a user-interactive device via a first short-range wireless communication, and launching the provider institution mobile application on the mobile device based on the first short-range wireless communication. The method further includes transmitting authentication information to the user-interactive device via a second short-range wireless communication, receiving a request for transaction information from the user-interactive device via the second short-range wireless communication, and transmitting transaction information to the user-interactive device via a third short-range wireless communication as part of the transaction.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for automated account migration may include a migration computer program. The migration computer program may execute steps including receiving an AR file comprising one or more incoming payments from a client; identifying a payor for each incoming payment, each payor having a payor record; enriching the payor record with payor information from a third-party database; identifying a client of the financial institution in a client database that is potentially the payor, the client database comprising a plurality of client records; generating a confidence score for the client using a scoring engine; associating the payor with the client in response to the confidence score being above a threshold; identifying an optimal payment mechanism for payment for a payor account to an account for the client with the financial institution; and implementing the optimal payment mechanism.