Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for methods and systems for providing an on-chain and off-chain authentication of Smart Contracts and other peer-to-peer transactions, including cryptography transactions, using security tokens that can be built into a Mobile Network Operator's secure infrastructure, leveraging the Mobile Network Operator's private, secure signaling channels, including but not limited to USSD channel and OTA channel, as well as satellite infrastructure, and other means of communication that are off-chain. The authentication can be done automatically, in the background, and/or with user involvement. In addition to ensuring security, these off-chain, multi-channel approaches using rules-based APIs will allow for infinitely greater scalability and maximum efficiency.

Abstract: An image processing circuitry for a time-of-flight system configured to: generate, based on obtained image data of a plurality of pixels representing a time-of-flight measurement of light reflected from a scene that is illuminated with spotted light, corresponding component data including component values of the plurality of pixels; calculate, based on the generated component data, corresponding phase amplitude image data including phase amplitude values of the plurality of pixels; determine, based on the calculated phase amplitude image data, spot pixel regions and a valley pixel region among the plurality of pixels; and calculate a depth value for each of the spot pixel regions in the first set of spot pixel regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacturing of 3-phenylpropan-1-ol, from nature derived starting material, wherein said nature derived starting material comprises not less than 80 wt.% of cinnamaldehyde. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the process, which further comprises the steps: a) conversion of cinnamaldehyde as starting material to 3-phenylpropan-1-ol by a catalytic hydrogenation; b) optional purification of the 3-phenylpropan-1-ol by alkaline water extraction; c) distillation of 3-phenylpropan-1-ol. In a third aspect the present invention relates to use of 3-phenylpropan-1-ol obtained by the process of the invention in perfumes and/or personal care and/or cleaning products.

Abstract: A residual estimation with an I/O kernel (“RIO”) framework provides estimates of predictive uncertainty of neural networks, and reduces their point-prediction errors. The process captures neural network (“NN”) behavior by estimating their residuals with an I/O kernel using a modified Gaussian process (“GP”). RIO is applicable to real-world problems, and, by using a sparse GP approximation, scales well to large datasets. RIO can be applied directly to any pretrained NNs without modifications to model architecture or training pipeline.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a polyimide-based composite film, which comprises a base film comprising a polyimide-based resin; and a functional layer disposed on the base film, wherein when the side of the functional layer located opposite to the side in contact with the base film is referred to as a first side and when the side of the base film in contact with the functional layer is referred to as a second side, the leveling index represented by Equation 1 is less than 0.75.

Abstract: The invention provides a prism module and a folded lens. The prism module includes a housing having an accommodation cavity, a prism assembly, a rotation shaft for rotationally connecting the prism assembly and the housing, a driving assembly for driving the prism assembly to rotate around the rotation shaft and a restoring assembly for resetting the prism assembly. The restoring assembly includes a first magnet and a second magnet. The first magnet is fixed on the prism assembly, and the second magnet is fixed on the housing and is set opposite to the first magnet with distance. The prism module of the invention can realize the resetting of the prism assembly, with small space occupation and convenient for assembly.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and computer systems for an electronic transaction platform that enables the buying and/or selling of securities by users. The methods and systems relate to the automatic participation of users during an electronic communication session for trading a financial instrument between an initiating user and one or more invitee users with the assistance of a dealer user or other intermediate entity.

Abstract: Devices and methods related to wideband multiplexer for radio-frequency (RF) applications. In some embodiments, a multiplexer may include a common path configured to receive a plurality of RF signals. The multiplexer may further include a first path having an output coupled to the common path and configured to provide a band-pass response for a frequency band BX. The multiplexer may further include a second path having an output coupled to the common path such that RF signals in the first and second paths are combined and routed through the common path. The second path may be configured to provide a band-stop response for the frequency band BX such that the common path includes a wideband response that includes the frequency band BX and one or more other frequency bands.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media that support creation and execution of automated sequences of user interface (UI) interactions. To facilitate creation and execution of automated sequences of UI interactions, an automation engine is provided and includes a model configured to capture image data when creating the sequence of UI interactions. The model may also be used during replay of the sequence of UI interactions. For example, the model may be used during replay of the sequence of UI interactions to locate UI elements corresponding to the UI interactions, or to perform pre- and/or post-validation of action execution. The automation engine may also provide processes to enable location of dynamic content, such as UI elements that may be presented in different or unexpected locations, and processes to address complex UI elements, such as data grids, tree views, and drawings (e.g., CAD drawings).

Abstract: Roughly described, the technology disclosed provides a so-called machine-learned conversion optimization (MLCO) system that uses artificial neural networks and evolutionary computations to efficiently identify most successful webpage designs in a search space without testing all possible webpage designs in the search space. The search space is defined based on webpage designs provided by marketers. Neural networks are represented as genomes. Neural networks map user attributes from live user traffic to different dimensions and dimension values of output funnels that are presented to the users in real time. The genomes are subjected to evolutionary operations like initialization, testing, competition, and procreation to identify parent genomes that perform well and offspring genomes that are likely to perform well.

Abstract: A method for validating operation of a driver integrated circuit includes providing a signal using an output node. The signal is provided using multiple set points in response to a change in state of an input signal. Each set point corresponds to a different phase of a multi-phase transition of the signal. The method includes providing a timer value at an end of a phase of the multi-phase transition and determining whether the signal is in a target signal range of the phase based on the timer value at the end of the phase, a predetermined value defining the target signal range of the phase, and a predetermined time limit for the phase. A current through the output node may be provided using the multiple set points, and a voltage on the output node may have the multi-phase transition.

Abstract: An image forming system includes a plurality of image forming apparatuses and a server. The server is connected to the image forming apparatuses in a communicable manner. The server receives data indicating a numerical value of a common item from each of the image forming apparatuses, calculates a median of the data, and specifies an abnormal image forming apparatus from among the image forming apparatuses that has sent a numeric value of the common item that deviates the most from the median.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for graphics translation. A plurality of natural language image descriptions is collected for an image of a product. An overall description for the image is generated using one or more models, based on the plurality of natural language image descriptions, by: identifying a set of shared descriptors used in at least a subset of the plurality of natural language image descriptions, and aggregating the set of shared descriptors to form the overall description. A first request to provide a description of the first image is received, and the overall description is returned in response to the first request, where the overall description is output using one or more text-to-speech techniques.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and computer systems for an electronic transaction platform that enables the buying and/or selling of securities by users. The methods and systems relate to the identification and selection of one or more financial instruments to trade during an electronic communication session for trading a financial instrument between an initiating user and one or more invitee users with the assistance of a dealer user or other intermediate entity. The selected financial instrument is identified based on a degree of match between the preferred yield risk profile of the initiating user and the risk profiles associated with the financial instruments that are available to be traded.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for the monitoring of the condition of a pipeline (8) which is provided to carry a liquid therealong and/or a component (4) fitted to and operable in communication with the pipeline. The apparatus including at least one detecting device fitted on, or adjacent to, the component (4) to detect a change in condition of the component (4) and/or pipeline (8).

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for isolating polymerase complexes from a mixture of polymerase complex components. The polymerase complexes can comprise a nanopore to provide isolated nanopore sequencing complexes. The methods relate to the positive and negative isolation of the polymerase complexes and/or nanopore sequencing complexes. Also disclosed is a nucleic acid adaptor for isolating active polymerase complexes, polymerase complexes comprising the nucleic acid adaptor, and methods for isolating active polymerase complexes using the nucleic acid adaptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.

Abstract: Tag data is created from in-band data in a media content item by a remote location while the media content item is being broadcasted by a content provider and received by the remote location. The tag data identifies locations in the media content item which enables media devices to accurately jump to particular locations in the media content item based on the tag data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a power generation element, includes a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a crystal member. A direction from the second conductive layer toward the first conductive layer is along a first direction. The crystal member is provided between the first conductive layer and the second conductive member. The crystal member includes a crystal pair. The crystal pair includes a first crystal part and a second crystal part. A second direction from the first crystal part toward the second crystal part crosses the first direction. A gap is provided between the first crystal part and the second crystal part. The first conductive layer is electrically connected to the first crystal part. The second conductive layer is electrically connected to the second crystal part.

Abstract: A cable head for attaching a wireline to a downhole tool includes an upper tubular member and a lower tubular member removably attached by a threaded connection. The cable head includes a pack-off assembly disposed within the upper tubular member. The pack-off assembly includes a deformable pack-off element comprising an outer sidewall for sealing against an inner sidewall of the upper tubular member, and an inner sidewall for sealing around the wireline. The pack-off assembly includes a biasing means axially in line with the deformable pack-off element. The pack-off element and the biasing means are axially compressed between an internal shoulder of the upper tubular member and the lower tubular member when the upper and lower tubular members are removably attached by the threaded connection, to enhance the seal of the tubular pack-off element with the inner sidewall of the upper tubular member, and with the wireline.