Abstract: A method for denoising an image. The method includes training a fully convolutional neural network (FCN) and generating a reconstructed image by applying the FCN on the image. Training the FCN includes generating an nth training image of a plurality of training images, initializing the FCN with a plurality of initial weights, and repeating a first iterative process. The nth training image includes a training array In. The first iterative process includes extracting an nth denoised training image from the FCN, generating a plurality of updated weights, and replacing the plurality of initial weights with the plurality of updated weights. The nth denoised training image may be extracted by applying the FCN on the nth training image. In an exemplary embodiment, the nth denoised training image may include a denoised array În. The plurality of updated weights is generated by minimizing a loss function including ?n=1N|In?În|.

Abstract: A method for changing acoustics of a performance space may include mounting a plurality of panel assemblies to a ceiling or a portion of a ceiling of the performance space. Each panel assembly of the plurality of panel assemblies may include one or more acoustic panels. The exemplary method may further include changing a distance of the one or more acoustic panels of each panel assembly of the plurality of panel assemblies from the ceiling by coupling the one or more acoustic panels of each panel assembly of the plurality of panel assemblies with a first actuating mechanism, and actuating a linear vertical movement of the one or more acoustic panels of each panel assembly of the plurality of panel assemblies along a first axis perpendicular to the ceiling utilizing the first actuating mechanism.

Abstract: A polymeric composition for enhancing grip, including a modified solvent phase and a solid phase dispersed within the modified solvent phase. The modified solvent phase may include calcium-based gel, including calcium acetate particles partially dissolved in an alcoholic solution. The solid phase also includes a polymeric matrix and a plurality of desiccant particles encompassed by the polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix includes polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and a thickener.

Abstract: A method for optically detecting mutations in a sequence of DNA is disclosed. The method includes generating an optically coded input sequence by optically coding an input sequence, generating an optically coded reference sequence by optically coding a reference sequence, generating an aligned sequence by overlapping the optically coded input sequence with the optically coded reference sequence, and determining a mutation in the input sequence with respect to the reference sequence. The input sequence includes an input arrangement of a plurality of elements. Each of the plurality of elements includes an element value of a plurality of element values. The reference sequence includes a reference arrangement of the plurality of elements. Each element of the aligned sequence includes one of a low-value element or a high-value element. The mutation is determined responsive to detecting the low-value element in the aligned sequence.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for passive pin positioning of a reconfigurable forming die is disclosed. The apparatus may include a plurality of pins disposed within a frame, and a bolt that when tightened can secure or lock the pins into position. When the bolt is loosened, the position of the pins can be adjusted. A preliminary model of a contoured surface that is to be imparted to an article by the reconfigurable forming die can be used to help define a forming surface of the reconfigurable die.

Abstract: A method for multi-connectivity communication in an application layer of a communication network. The method includes generating a plurality of decision elements and repeating a first iterative process. An ith iteration of the first iterative process includes generating an ith transmit message set by executing an application, transmitting the ith transmit message set from a transmitter to a receiver, receiving an ith receive message set of a plurality of receive message sets, and updating the plurality of decision elements. The ith transmit message set is transmitted over a plurality of networks. The ith transmit message set is transmitted based on the plurality of decision elements. Each transmit message in the ith transmit message set is associated with at least one respective network of the plurality of networks. The plurality of decision elements are updated based on a jth receive message set in the plurality of receive message sets.

Abstract: A method for quality assessment of an image. The method includes generating an (i+1)th plurality of feature maps from an image, obtaining an (i+1)th feature set of a plurality of feature sets from the (i+1)th plurality of feature maps, and extracting a score distribution for a plurality of scores from the plurality of feature sets. The plurality of scores are associated with the image. The score distribution is extracted by feeding the plurality of feature sets to a first (1st) fully connected layer of a plurality of fully connected layers. The plurality of fully connected layers are associated with a convolutional neural network.

Abstract: A method for reconfigurable optical signal processing. The method includes generating a first pump pulse by propagating a first input pump through a first dispersive medium, generating a first modulated signal by applying a parametric nonlinear wave mixing process on an input optical signal and the first pump pulse, generating a first transformed signal of the input optical signal by propagating the first modulated signal through a second dispersive medium, generating a multiplied signal by multiplying the first transformed signal by a Green's function, generating a second pump pulse by propagating a second input pump through a third dispersive medium, generating a second modulated signal by applying the parametric nonlinear wave mixing process on the multiplied signal utilizing the second pump pulse, and generating a second transformed signal of the multiplied signal by propagating the second modulated signal through a fourth dispersive medium.

Abstract: A method for preventing read disturbance accumulation in a cache memory. The method includes accessing a plurality of data lines in a cache set, generating a plurality of corrected data from a plurality of initial data based on a plurality of error correction codes (ECCs), and selecting a respective corrected data of the plurality of corrected data based on a respective way of a plurality of ways. Each of the plurality of data lines includes a respective data field of a plurality of data fields and a respective ECC field of a plurality of ECC fields. The plurality of initial data are stored in the plurality of data fields and the plurality of ECCs are stored in the plurality of ECC fields. Each of the plurality of ways is associated with a respective data line of the plurality of data lines.

Abstract: A method for quality assessment of a video that includes M video frames. The method includes repeating a first iterative process M times and extracting a score distribution for a plurality of scores. An mth iteration of the first iterative process, where m ? [1,M], includes generating an mth frame-level feature set, generating a first recurrent output of a plurality of recurrent outputs based on a zeroth recurrent output of the plurality of recurrent outputs, and generating an mth recurrent output of the plurality of recurrent outputs based on an (m?1)th recurrent output of the plurality of recurrent outputs. The first recurrent output is generated by feeding a first frame-level feature set to a recurrent neural network. The mth recurrent output is generated by feeding the mth frame-level feature set to the recurrent neural network. The score distribution is extracted from an Mth recurrent output of the plurality of recurrent outputs.

Abstract: A method for installing pipeline segments within a conduit. The method includes a step of securing a first pipe segment of the pipeline segments at a top end of the conduit, a step of aligning a main axis of a second pipe segment of the pipeline segments with the main axis of the pipeline, a step of lifting the second pipe segment from a first position associated with a bottom end of the conduit to a second position adjacent to the first pipe segment, a step of abutting a top rim of the second pipe segment against a bottom rim of the first pipe segment, and a step of attaching the top rim of the second pipe segment to the bottom rim of the first pipe segment.

Abstract: A method for communication at the speed of light over an on-chip interconnect is disclosed. The method includes dividing an on-chip interconnect into a plurality of segments. Each of the plurality of segments includes a transmission line and a tapered buffer. The tapered buffer is connected to the transmission line. An input capacitance of the tapered buffer satisfies a capacitance condition. A driver resistance of the tapered buffer satisfies a resistance condition.

Abstract: A programmable logic unit (PLU). The PLU includes a plurality of four-input reconfigurable hard logics (RHLs), a three-input look-up-table (LUT), and a plurality of reconfigurable inverters. The plurality of RHLs include a first RHL, a second RHL, and a third RHL. The plurality of reconfigurable inverters are associated with the plurality of RHLs.