Abstract: A method for automatically classifying emission tomographic images includes receiving original images and a plurality of class labels designating each original image as belonging to one of a plurality of possible classifications and utilizing a data generator to create generated images based on the original images. The data generator shuffles the original images. The number of generated images is greater than the number of original images. One or more geometric transformations are performed on the generated images. A binomial sub-sampling operation is applied to the transformed images to yield a plurality of sub-sampled images for each original image. A multi-layer convolutional neural network (CNN) is trained using the sub-sampled images and the class labels to classify input images as corresponding to one of the possible classifications. A plurality of weights corresponding to the trained CNN are identified and those weights are used to create a deployable version of the CNN.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an aviation weather control system including: a processing unit configured to receive weather information of an area to be overseen including a vertically integrated liquid water content, and specify a weather phenomenon affecting an airplane based on the received weather information; and a notification unit configured to notify the weather phenomenon specified by the processing unit.

Abstract: Radio-frequency switch having improved linearity. In some embodiments, a radio-frequency switch circuit can include first and second switch arms, with each switch arm including a plurality of transistors arranged in series to form a stack between a first node and a second node. The first node of the first switch arm can be coupled to the first node of the second switch arm. The radio-frequency switch circuit can further include an amplitude-phase cancelling block implemented across one or more transistors of each switch arm, and configured such that a third harmonic resulting from an ON state of the first switch arm is substantially canceled by a third harmonic resulting from an OFF state of the second switch arm.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for fabricating an acoustic metamaterial is provided. In an embodiment, a method for fabricating an acoustic metamaterial includes determining at least one tuned physical property for each of a plurality of micro-resonators according to a desired acoustic property of the acoustic metamaterial. For a particular physical property, a value of the tuned physical property for at least one of the plurality of micro-resonators is different from a value of the tuned physical property for at least one other of the plurality of micro-resonators. The method also includes additively forming the acoustic metamaterial such that the acoustic metamaterial comprises a first structure and the plurality of micro-resonators embedded within the first structure. Forming the acoustic metamaterial is performed such that an actual physical property of each of the plurality of micro-resonators is equal to a corresponding tuned physical property for each of the plurality of micro-resonators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body (2). Said capsule body has a capsule bottom (3), a sidewall (22), a collar edge (5), and a cover (6). A cavity (100) for accommodating a beverage substrate in the form of a powder, granules, cut leaves or liquid is formed between the capsule bottom and the cover. A filter element (7) is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material. The filter element has a cut-out in which no filtering material is provided. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a single serve capsule.

Abstract: A toner conveying device includes a case that can store therein toner to be conveyed, a conveyance member rotatably supported at both ends thereof by the case and configured to rotate to convey the toner inside the case in a conveying direction set in advance, and a pushing member pushed against the conveyance member and configured to slide on an outer peripheral portion of the conveyance member as the conveyance member rotates. The pushing member includes a first sheet member having flexibility and abutting on the outer peripheral portion in a first direction intersecting with a rotational axis direction of the conveyance member to push the conveyance member and a second sheet member having flexibility and abutting on the outer peripheral portion in a second direction, which is different from the first direction, intersecting with the rotational axis direction to push the conveyance member.

Abstract: Techniques for configuring a point of sale (POS) system may include using an optical sensing module to read an identifier associated with a POS component and associating the POS component with a zone that is monitored by the optical sensing module, where the zone includes the POS system. In response to optically sensing the identifier, the system may automatically configure the component to function within the POS system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating dashboards for healthcare providers are provided. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving, from a user of a client device, a selection of a patient, determining an order of a plurality of display modules, each display module displaying information relating to the patient, generating a dashboard including the plurality of display modules displayed in the order, and transmitting the dashboard to the client device for display to the user. In this way, members may be identified for intervention in a timely manner, and the most relevant information for a healthcare provider may be prioritized for display to a healthcare provider.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of line cards and a timing card. A clock generation circuit on the timing card generates a clock signal which is pulse width modulated according to information to be transmitted. A clock line supplies the pulse width modulated clock signal to the line cards. The timing card sends a first control word to the plurality of line cards over the clock line after sending a beacon. The first control word includes a size field specifying a first length of first data following the first control word. The timing card sends time of day information over the clock line to the line cards following the first control word. The time of day information may be encrypted. A second control word follows the time of day information. One or more additional control words can follow the second control word before the next beacon.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dose calibration. A dose calibrator may include one or more radiation sources, one or more solid-state detectors and one or more plates positioned between the one or more radiation sources and the one or more solid-state detectors. The one or more solid-state detectors capture one or more images based on emissions received from the one or more radiation sources through the one or more plates for estimating activity of the one or more radiation sources.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a method includes computing, by a steering system, a model rack force value based on a vehicle speed, steering angle, and a road-friction coefficient value. The method further includes determining, by the steering system, a difference between the model rack force value and a load rack force value. The method further includes updating, by the steering system, the road-friction coefficient value using the difference that is determined.

Abstract: A plug-in connector having terminal provided in terminal receiving cavities. The terminals have memory card engagement sections. A memory card receiving slot is provided in the housing. The memory card receiving slot spans the terminal receiving cavities. A portion of the memory card receiving slot is in alignment with each of the terminal receiving cavities. An elongated opening extends between the memory card receiving slot and the terminal receiving cavities. A memory card is positioned in the memory card receiving slot. The memory card stores data which is identifiable to the specific device and allows the data to be easily conveyed.

Abstract: A steering column assembly comprises an outer jacket extending along an axis and defining a central opening for placing a steering shaft and a bearing assembly. A bearing retainer is located in the outer jacket for axially retaining the bearing assembly in the outer jacket. The bearing retainer comprises a first surface spaced from a second surface by an outer edge and an inner edge. The inner edge defines an opening for placement of the steering shaft. The bearing retainer includes a first spring finger extending from the first surface away from the second surface at an angle and a second spring finger extending from the second surface away from the first surface at an angle.

Abstract: A heater holding member circulatably guides a fixing belt and holds a heater that heats the fixing belt. A stay sheet metal reinforces the heater holding member. The heater holding member has a base plate and side walls. The stay sheet metal is placed on the base plate. A side wall is erected on either side of the base plate in a short direction thereof. A pocket which keeps the stay sheet metal is formed in each side wall. The stay sheet metal has a top plate and side plates. A side plate bends and extends from either edge of the top plate in a short direction thereof. A slit is formed in each side plate such that the side plates are kept in the pockets of the heater holding member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure leverage distributed ledger technologies to exert user-centric control over data shared with third party service providers. User access provider (UAP) devices manage user-configured permissions and metadata that control access to user data by the third party service providers. Permissions may enable service providers to access, write, and share user data with other service providers having appropriate permissions. Users may provide data to various service providers as they interact with services supported by the platform and as the data is received it may be validated and then stored on the distributed ledger. Data may be periodically synchronized across different service provider nodes responsible for maintaining the distributed ledger to ensure consistency with respect to each user's data.

Abstract: Techniques of deriving audio signals using frequency modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) LIDAR use an acceleration-based algorithm in which an audio signal is based on a difference in velocity between two up-chirps or two-down-chirps. Such an acceleration-based algorithm takes less computation, results in fast processing, boosts the high frequency component of the audio signals which the velocity-based algorithm lacks, and improves the subjective intelligibility. For example, in the acceleration-based algorithm, the DC components may be safely ignored in many cases. In such cases, the system does not require a band-pass filter as in the conventional systems, thus reducing computational burden. Moreover, the acceleration-based algorithm emphasizes high frequencies that form a more realistic depiction of human speech.

Abstract: A print process control system includes a plurality of printing devices and an order management system to manage print jobs to the printing devices. Each printing device has an achievable quality level corresponding to its ability to meet color printing requirements. Job data for a print job is parsed to identify spot colors related to colors to be reproduced at the printing device. The printing device receives a test chart with color patches for the spot colors. Measurement data is captured from the color patches of the test chart. Using the measurement data, the order management system confirms whether the printing device can reproduce the spot colors according to a required level of tolerance or quality level.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, using at least one processor, first sensor data pertaining to plant-related parameters of each of multiple first plants over time. The method also includes storing the first sensor data in at least one memory. The method further includes identifying, using the at least one processor, an issue affecting at least one of the first plants. The method also includes analyzing, using the at least one processor, at least some of the stored first sensor data to generate a predictive model associated with the issue. The method further includes receiving, using the at least one processor, second sensor data pertaining to plant-related parameters of each of multiple second plants. In addition, the method includes identifying, using the at least one processor, at least one of the second plants to receive one or more interventions by applying the predictive model to the second sensor data.

Abstract: A lens module and an electronic device including the lens module are provided. The lens module includes a lens group and a lens barrel, and the lens group includes a plurality of lenses sequentially arranged from an object side to an image side; the lens barrel comprising an first wall enclosing a receiving cavity for receiving the lens group, and an inner side wall extending from an end of the first wall near the image side away from the lens group, a plurality of first light-extinction grooves arranged in an array are provided on the inner side wall, and each of the first light-extinction grooves extends along an axial direction of the lens barrel.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for quadrature combined Doherty amplifiers are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a separator is used to separate a radio frequency (RF) input signal into a plurality of input signal components that are amplified by a pair of Doherty amplifiers operating in quadrature. Additionally, a combiner is used to combine a plurality of output signal components generated by the pair of Doherty amplifiers, thereby generating an RF output signal exhibiting quadrature balancing.