Abstract: A method and apparatus for neural network based cross component prediction with scaling factors during encoding or decoding of an image frame or a video sequence, which may include training a deep neural network (DNN) cross component prediction (CCP) model with at least one or more scaling factors, wherein the at least one or more scaling factors are learned by optimizing a rate-distortion loss based on an input video sequence comprising a luma component, and reconstructing a chroma component based on the luma component using the trained DNN CCP model with the at least one or more scaling factors for chroma prediction. The trained DNN CCP may be updated for chroma prediction of the input video sequence using the one or more scaling factors, and performing chroma prediction of the input video sequence using the updated DNN CCP model with the one or more scaling factors.

Abstract: A pipe coupon extraction tool includes a rod defining a first end, a second end, and a central axis; and a spring bar defining a first end and a second end, the spring bar rotatably secured to the rod, a surface of the spring bar configured to be angled with respect to the central axis when the pipe coupon extraction tool is engaged with a pipe coupon.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to crystalline solids comprising a compound of Formula (I), wherein R is n-propyl, and methods of making compounds of Formula (I) wherein R is C1-C4 alkyl or C2-C4 alkenyl. The present disclosure also relates to crystalline solids comprising a compound of Formula (II), The present disclosure further relates to methods of preparing the crystalline solids, and pharmaceutical preparations of the crystalline solids, and use of such pharmaceutical preparations in treatment of diseases and conditions.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus comprises: a first photodiode to generate a first charge; a second photodiode to generate a second charge; a quantizer; a first memory bank and a second memory bank; and a controller configured to: control the quantizer to perform a first quantization operation and a second quantization operation of the first charge to generate, respectively, a first digital output and a second digital output, the first and second quantization operations being associated with different intensity ranges; store one of the first digital output or the second digital output in the first memory bank; control the quantizer to perform a third quantization operation of the second charge to generate a third digital output, the third quantization operation being associated with a different intensity range from at least one of the first or second quantization operations; and store the third digital output in the second memory bank.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a light source, a communication device, a processor in data communication with the light source and the communication device, and a hardware storage device in data communication with the processor. The hardware storage device has instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to receive a timing signal from a camera, where the timing signal includes an exposure timing of a camera exposure; provide an exposure light pulse from the light source simultaneously with the camera exposure; and after providing the exposure light pulse, provide a dummy light pulse that does not overlap with a camera exposure.

Abstract: A wireless device receives configuration parameters of a primary cell, a first SCell and a second SCell. The first SCell may be a scheduling cell for the primary cell. The second SCell may not be a scheduling cell for the primary cell. The wireless device may perform, in response to detecting a beam failure for the first SCell and based on the first SCell being a scheduling cell for the primary cell, a beam failure recovery based on a first beam failure recovery process. The wireless device may perform, in response to detecting a beam failure for the second SCell and based on the second SCell not being a scheduling cell for the primary cell, a beam failure recovery based on a second beam failure recovery process.

Abstract: Techniques are described for performing active surveillance and learning for machine learning (ML) model authoring and deployment workflows. In an embodiment, a method comprises applying, by a system comprising a processor, a primary ML model trained on a training dataset to data samples excluded from the training dataset to generate inferences based on the data samples. The method further comprises employing, by the system, one or more active surveillance techniques to regulate performance of the primary ML model in association with the applying, wherein the one or more active surveillance techniques comprise at least one of, performing a model scope evaluation of the primary ML model relative to the data samples or using a domain adapted version of the primary ML model to generate the inferences.

Abstract: A process for hydrotreating a feed stream comprising a biorenewable feedstock is disclosed. The process comprises hydrotreating the feed stream in the presence of a hydrotreating hydrogen stream and a hydrotreating catalyst to provide a hydrotreated stream. The hydrotreated stream is separated into a hydrotreated liquid stream and a hydrotreated gas stream. The hydrotreated liquid stream is subjected to stripping to provide a stripper off-gas stream. At least a portion of the stripper off-gas stream is contacted with a caustic stream to provide a sulfur-lean gas stream and a sulfur-rich caustic stream. The sulfur-rich caustic stream is further treated to provide a treated gas stream.

Abstract: Disclosure herein are aerodynamic surgical lights and methods of manufacturing and use thereof. The aerodynamic surgical lights may include a light head made of one or more substantially toroidal light housings. The substantially toroidal light housings contain and protect a plurality of LED lights and their respective reflectors that aim a light beam toward the lower side of the substantially toroidal light housings. The substantially toroidal light housings are vertically elongate. The vertically elongated substantially toroidal light housings include upper sections that are aerodynamically curved or pointed to streamline airflow past the light housings. The upper sections of the substantially toroidal light housings are made of molded plastic resin reinforced with carbon fibers or glass fibers and the lower sections of the substantially toroidal light housings are made of a clear moldable plastic.

Abstract: A system for resource targeted scheduling for a PON network.

Abstract: In some implementations, an authentication system may receive, from a client device, a credential associated with a user account and a request to access a resource. The authentication system may transmit, to the client device, a request for an image of a customized physical security token associated with the user account. The authentication system may receive, from the client device, a first image. The authentication system may compare the first image with a representation of a second image of the customized physical security token associated with the user account. The authentication system may grant or denying access to the resource based on comparing the first image with the representation of the second image.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for maintaining combustion stability in a multi-fuel engine. In one example, a system may include first and second fuel systems to deliver liquid and gaseous fuels, respectively, to at least one cylinder of the engine, and a controller. The controller may be configured to supply the gaseous fuel to the at least one cylinder, inject the liquid fuel to the at least one cylinder to compression ignite the liquid fuel and combust the gaseous fuel in the at least one cylinder, and retard an injection timing of the injection of the liquid fuel based on a measured parameter associated with auto-ignition of end gases subsequent to the compression-ignition of the liquid fuel. In some examples, the controller may further be configured to adjust an amount of the gaseous fuel relative to an amount of the liquid fuel based on the measured parameter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium, and method for querying big data and displaying the results of the query. A multilevel hierarchy of data structures is associated with a particular date to reduce the linearity of the search. The client receiving the query results stores the results in a linked list with a record format consistent with the resulting records. The client also periodically refreshes a graphical user interface with the query results until all the results are received.

Abstract: A tower opening apparatus is provided that is configured to simplify the opening of a multi-piece, hinged, hydroponic tower. The hydroponic tower opening apparatus utilizes a collection of static and continuously moving components (e.g., motor driven drive rollers, alignment rollers, stationary wedges, longitudinal ramps, etc.) to open a hydroponic tower as it passes through the apparatus. In particular, as the tower is driven through the opening apparatus, the fastener(s) holding the face plate(s) to the tower body is released by a wedge(s). After the fastener(s) is released, the face plate(s) is partially rotated about the tower body, thereby partially opening the tower cavity(s). Next a longitudinal ramp(s) continues to rotate the face plate(s) relative to the tower body, moving the face plate(s) to a fully open position.

Abstract: A low-pressure natural gas harvesting system that injects motive fluid into a first well by a compressor, which flows into a motive manifold that utilizes the Coand? effect to introduce a reduced pressure effect. The reduced pressure effect draws natural gas into the system from natural gas reservoirs through one or more inflow ports that are part of inflow manifolds, which may connect to a motive manifold. The natural gas and motive fluid mix after the motive fluid flows over a Coand? effect surface and the mixture is subsequently directed to flow to a production well.