Abstract: A parking spot detection system is provided with a detection unit, a map database and a processing unit. The detection unit acquires position data and intensity data of a plurality of data points in an environment space. The map database provides map information. The processing unit is coupled to the detection unit and the map database and determines whether a geometric shape formed by adjacent data points is of a parking space according to the intensity data of the data points; and if the geometric shape is determined to be of the parking space, the processing unit further integrates the geometric shape and the position of the parking space into the map data according to the position data of the data points.

Abstract: Process states of computing devices may be obtained and processed. Process event information of a computing device may be obtained. The process event information may characterize states of processes of the computing device. The process event information may be stored within a queue. Graph information may be determined based on the process event information within the queue. The graph information may characterize states of processes of the computing device using nodes and edges. The graph information may be stored within a graph database.

Abstract: A radio frequency yarn module includes a first flexible substrate, a radio frequency assembly, and a first packaging adhesive. The first flexible substrate is strip shaped and has a thickness ranging from 40 ?m to 60 ?m. The radio frequency assembly is disposed on the first flexible substrate and includes a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a radio frequency chip. Each of the first and the second conductive layers is disposed on the first flexible substrate and has a thickness ranging from 3 ?m to 10 ?m. Extending paths of the first and the second conductive layers are respectively same as extending paths of a first and a second portions of the first flexible substrate. The radio frequency chip is disposed on the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. The first packaging adhesive covers the radio frequency assembly.

Abstract: A computer method for correlating depictions of colonies of microorganisms includes receiving an image of a substrate associated with a first time and showing a colony of microorganisms. A second image of the same substrate and associated with a second time shows a candidate colony of microorganisms. A region of the second image that shows the candidate colony of microorganisms is located. The first region of the first image is compared to the second region of the second image. Based on the comparison of the images, the candidate colony of microorganism is determined to be the same colony as the first colony of microorganisms. Systems for moving substrates having colonies of microorganisms and maintaining orientation of the substrates before and after movement are also described.

Abstract: There are provided a variable resistance memory device and an operating method thereof. In a method for operating a variable resistance memory device, the method includes programming multi-bit data in a multi-bit variable resistance memory cell of the variable resistance memory device, wherein the programming includes: generating sequentially increased program voltage pulses, based on the multi-bit data; and applying the program voltage pulses to the multi-bit variable resistance memory cell, wherein a current-voltage curve of the multi-bit variable resistance memory cell exhibits a self-compliance characteristic, wherein the program voltage pulses are included in a voltage section having the self-compliance characteristic.

Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting block cipher computation operations, from external monitoring attacks.

Abstract: In some aspects, a method of operating a magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a B0 magnet and at least one thermal management component configured to transfer heat away from the B0 magnet during operation is provided. The method comprises providing operating power to the B0 magnet, monitoring a temperature of the B0 magnet to determine a current temperature of the B0 magnet, and operating the at least one thermal management component at less than operational capacity in response to an occurrence of at least one event.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and storage media for controlling wiper devices of a vehicle are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: remove, by one or more wiper devices, fluid or debris from viewing portals; generate output signals conveying passenger sensor information related to passenger actions; generate output signals conveying vehicle sensor information related to vehicle operations; determine, based on the output signal, the passenger sensor information; determine, based on the output signal, the vehicle sensor information; assess, based on the passenger sensor information or the vehicle sensor information, readiness of a passenger to depart the vehicle via an exit; and control, based on the readiness of the passenger to depart the vehicle via the exit, the one or more wiper devices.

Abstract: A sight vector detecting method includes: capturing a user image by an image capture unit and a depth capture unit to obtain a first image and a distance information; based on the first image and the distance information, finding an eye center location of the user; predicting a user sight location by a gaze model to find a target sight location of the user on a target; based on the eye center location of the user, finding a first word coordinate of the eye center location of the user; based on the target sight location of the user, finding a second word coordinate of the target sight location of the user; and based on the first word coordinate of the eye center location of the user and the second word coordinate of the target sight location of the user, calculating a sight vector of the user.

Abstract: A mechanism for providing secure feature and key management in integrated circuits is described. An example integrated circuit includes a secure memory to store a secret key, and a security manager core, coupled to the secure memory, to receive a digitally signed command, verify a signature associated with the command using the secret key, and configure operation of the integrated circuit using the command.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to control a power inverter by extracting photovoltaic (PV) maximum power under a plurality of operating conditions as one or more reference variables; predicting the future behaviors of a PV output voltage as one or more controlled variables based on a current operational condition; generating one or more control signals for the H5 inverter that minimizes an error between the reference variable and the controlled variables; and controlling the power inverter with the one or more control signals.

Abstract: A simulated-evolution-based macro refinement method includes evaluating a score of each placed macro cell to be refined; generating a random number; determining whether the score satisfies a predetermined condition; placing the macro cell into a queue if the score associated with the macro cell satisfies the predetermined condition; and sorting and placing macro cells of the queue according to scores of the macro cells in the queue.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible element configured for pressing against composite material received on a mold surface of a mold during cure, including placing a porous material over the mold surface, forming a sealed enclosure containing the mold surface and the porous material, infusing a curable liquid material such as silicone in liquid form into the enclosure under vacuum and through the porous material, curing the liquid material to form the flexible element, and opening the enclosure and disengaging the flexible element from the mold. In a particular embodiment, the flexible element is a pressure pad.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in part, compounds having allosteric effector properties against Hepatitis B virus Cp. Also provided herein are methods of treating viral infections, such as hepatitis B, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a disclosed compound.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor structure includes providing a base substrate, including a substrate, a plurality of gate structures formed on the substrate, and a cap layer formed on the plurality of gate structures; removing the cap layer to form a trench on each gate structure; and forming a substitution layer in the trench. The dielectric constant of the substitution layer is smaller than the dielectric constant of the cap layer.

Abstract: A thermal conditioning system for controlling a thermal comfort of an occupant of a building includes a vapor compression system to control an air temperature in the building space and a radiant system to control a radiant temperature in the building space. The system also includes a feedback controller to generate a first control signal for controlling a state of the vapor compression system to reduce an error between a set-point air temperature and a current air temperature in the building space and includes a feedforward controller to generate a second control signal control for controlling a state of the radiant system based on the state of the vapor compression system.

Abstract: A control system controls a machine according to a control policy parameterized on a lifted state space of the machine having an unknown onto mapping to a state space of the machine. The control system accepts measurements of state variables that form a portion of the state of the machine and determines a derivative of at least one measured state variable using values of the state variable measured for multiple time instances, such that a combination of the measured state variables and the derivative of the at least one measured state variable defines the lifted state for the time instance. The control system updates the control policy by evaluating a value function of the control policy using the lifted states, such that a control input to the machine is determined using the lifted state and the updated control policy.

Abstract: Exemplary implementations may provide objective, continuous, and clinically useful assessment of asthma control in subjects including young children using a device that is compact, non-intrusive, and simple. The device may include a water-resistant, flexible patch that can be comfortably worn for two weeks or more. In some implementations, the patch may resemble a Band-Aid® that is placed on the supra-sternal notch. The device may record respiratory sounds that can be analyzed to identify coughing and wheezing episodes. The device may operate in different modes including ones for assessment of nocturnal symptoms, exercise-induced asthma, and overall asthma control. The device may be useful for objectively assessing asthma control to aid clinical therapy, and for an improved way to diagnose exercise-induced asthma.

Abstract: A cluster tool assembly includes a vacuum transfer module, a process module having a first side connected to the vacuum transfer module. An isolation valve having a first side and a second side, the first side of the isolation valve coupled to a second side of the process module. A replacement station is coupled to the second side of the isolation valve. The replacement station includes an exchange handler and a part buffer. The part buffer includes a plurality of compartments to hold new or used consumable parts. The process module includes a lift mechanism to enable placement of a consumable part installed in the process module to a raised position. The raised position provides access to the exchange handler to enable removal of the consumable part from the process module and store in a compartment of the part buffer. The exchange handler of the replacement station is configured to provide a replacement for the consumable part from the part buffer back to the process module.