Abstract: An otoscope uses differential reflected response of optical energy at an absorption range and an adjacent wavelength range to determine the presence of water (where the wavelengths are water absorption wavelength and adjacent non-absorption excitation wavelengths). In another example of the invention, the otoscope utilizes OCT in combination with absorption and non-absorption range for bacteria and water.

Abstract: One method occurs at a network test system implemented using at least one processor. The method includes receiving configuration information for configuring a network testing scenario comprising an emulated switching environment, wherein the configuration information includes topology information defining the emulated switching environment; configuring, using the configuration information, the emulated switching environment including allocating, using a switch application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) resource allocator, resources of at least one physical ASIC switch to multiple emulated switches; and configuring, using the configuration information, a test session for testing a system under test (SUT) using the emulated switching environment and a network visibility infrastructure for obtaining performance information associated with the test session.

Abstract: A method that includes providing a database for storing meta-data that describes steps in a workflow and an order of the steps in the workflow. The meta-data includes, for each of the steps: a description of an input data file for the step; a description of a transaction performed at the step; and a description of an output data file generated by the step based at least in part on applying the transaction to the input data file. Data that includes meta-data for a step in the workflow is received and the data is stored in the database. A trace of the workflow is generated based at least in part on contents of the database. The generating is based on receiving a request from a requestor for the trace of the workflow. At least a subset of the trace is output to the requestor.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments there is provided manufacturing processes for fibre optic sensors. In an example, a portion of a fiber optic cable is coated with a thin film layer and placed in a channel of a fiber carrying flexible member for a fiber optic sensor. The portion is embedded in the channel using one of: a thermal curing process after filling the channel with a metallic liquid suspension or polymeric adhesive; and an electroplating or electroless plating process. Filling the channel may comprises performing a controlled dispensing using an automated process such as a drop-on-demand deposition process. In an example, a fiber optical cable is placed in a channel of a flexible member. Micro-laser welding or electron beam welding is used to locally melt the member areas adjacent to the cable resulting in the flow of liquid around the fiber creating a solid structure with embedded fiber after solidification.

Abstract: A recovery workflow is part of an automated management service for bare metal hosts allocated for single-tenant operation in a multi-tenant environment. The health of the hosts is monitored using a set of health criteria. If it is detected that one of the host machines fails a health check then a host recovery workflow can be initiated. As part of the workflow, the failed host can be repurposed or retired. A spare host class can be used to obtain a new host to take over for the failed host. Once deployed, the operation of the new host can be tested. Upon passing the test, the new host can take over for the failed host. A new host resource can be automatically requested to be added to the spare host class in order to ensure that there are sufficient resources available in case of an additional failure.

Abstract: A point cloud or map of an environment is generated by determining sets of landmark points from multiple images, such as through use of a Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithm. Images acquired using a depth camera are used to determine depth points indicative of at least one object not represented by the landmark points. A combined map is generated to include both the landmark points and the depth points. The set of depth points is mapped to a corresponding set of landmark points based on proximity of the points, similarity of the camera poses, or times that the images were acquired. The relationship between the depth and landmark points may be determined. When the landmark points are moved, such as to account for error in the SLAM algorithm, the depth points may be moved to a modified location relative to the landmark points so that the relationship remains constant.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for automated selection of color palettes for video content. Example methods may include determining, by one or more computer processors coupled to memory, a first segment of video content, the first segment comprising a first set of frames, determining, using a first video processing algorithm, a first object that is present in the first set of frames, and determining, using a second video processing algorithm, a first semantic characteristic of the first segment. Some example methods may include generating a first vector representing the first object and the first semantic characteristic, and generating, using a first neural network and the first vector, a first color palette recommendation for the first segment. Selection of the first color palette recommendation may cause a color filter to be applied to the first set of frames.

Abstract: Systems and methods of repositioning teeth, using one or more appliances for installing on a patient's teeth are described. The appliance includes an arch shaped member; a plurality of spring members coupled to or provided on the arch shaped member; and a plurality of securing members for securing to a corresponding plurality of the patient's teeth on a one-to-one basis, the securing members being supported by the arch shaped member. The arch shaped member and the plurality of springs, together, comprise a two dimensional structure having a length dimension and a width dimension with varying widths along the length dimension, that is bent into a three dimensional structure.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a hardware security module, hardwired port interconnection matrix, and embedded communication channel resources operable on selected hardware port-specific data communicated via this matrix.

Abstract: An interactive multi-party system for collaboratively performing homomorphic operations, such that no party has access to unencrypted data or an unencrypted operator. A first party device may add noise to encrypted data and an encrypted linear operator to generate noisy encrypted data and a noisy encrypted operator, and transmit the noisy encrypted data and operator to a second party device possessing a secret decryption key for the encryption. The second party device may decrypt the noisy encrypted data and noisy encrypted operator to generate unencrypted noisy data and an unencrypted noisy operator, solve the linear operation using the unencrypted noisy data and an unencrypted noisy operator to generate a noisy solution, encrypt the noisy solution to the linear operation, and transmit it to the first party device. The first party device may then cancel the noise of the encrypted noisy solution to generate the encrypted solution to the linear operation.

Abstract: Provided is a data generation apparatus including an image reader configured to extract image recognition data by performing image recognition for identifying face, posture, and multitasking of a user viewing an image, and transmit the image recognition data to a score processing unit; the score processing unit configured to apply an additional or deduction point according to a preset conditional value of the additional and deduction point for immersion determination to the image recognition data extracted from the image reader and convert an immersion determination value to a numerical value; an immersion determinator configured to determine an immersion state for each time section based on a preset criterion with respect to the immersion determination value converted by the score processing unit; and a combined data generator configured to combine a user identification (ID), viewing channel information, time information, and an immersion state and generate the same as a data set.

Abstract: A method of forming an article is provided. Multi-fiber cellulose strips are interacted with a bonding agent and layered in a plurality of layers, the layered cellulose strips collectively defining opposed major surfaces. A porous sheet member, interacted with a fire-retarding solution, is engaged with one of the major surfaces of the layered cellulose strips, to substantially cover the major surface. The porous sheet member is disposed adjacent to a substantially smooth and uniform surface, and layered cellulose strips and the porous sheet member collectively exposed to an actuating element, configured to actuate the bonding agent to react in a volumetrically-expensive reaction with the fire-retarding solution to facilitate cohesion between the layered cellulose strips and the porous sheet member to form a board member, wherein the porous sheet member conforms to the adjacent surface via the volumetrically-expansive reaction to define a substantially smooth and uniform surface of the board member.

Abstract: A system providing a music service platform includes a music controller device, a client device, and a server. The music controller device receives musical data indicative of a music performance by an individual and generates metadata characterizing the musical data. The client device includes a software application that receives the musical data and the metadata from the music controller device and presents a graphical user interface for display on the client device. The graphical user interface includes information related to the musical data and the metadata. The server receives the musical data and the metadata, generates one or more analytics associated with the musical data, and performs one or more data aggregation techniques on the musical data.

Abstract: A method includes receiving user data for a user capable of operating an electromechanical device. The user data comprises health history data related to one or more health indicators of the user. The method further includes generating a health improvement plan by using a machine learning model to process the user data. The health improvement plan includes an exercise session to be performed on the electromechanical device. The method further includes providing the health improvement plan to one or more user portals. The method further includes selecting, for the electromechanical device, a device configuration that corresponds to the health improvement plan. The device configuration includes mode data related to one or more modes the electromechanical device is capable of operating during the exercise session. The method further includes providing the device configuration to the electromechanical device such that the device configuration may be implemented on the electromechanical device.

Abstract: An oscillation circuit includes: a power supply generation module, configured to generate a positive temperature coefficient voltage based on a positive temperature coefficient current; and an oscillator, the positive temperature coefficient voltage serving as a power supply of the oscillator. The oscillator includes: a first ring topological structure, formed by a plurality of first inverters connected end to end and configured to transmit an oscillation signal at a first transmission speed; and a second ring topological structure, formed by a plurality of second inverters connected end to end and configured to transmit the oscillation signal at a second transmission speed. The first ring topological structure is electrically connected with the second ring topological structure, and the second transmission speed is less than the first transmission speed.

Abstract: A calibration circuit includes: a differential input circuit, configured to receive first and second oscillation signals, the first and second oscillation signals having the same frequency and opposite phases, duty cycle of the first oscillation signal and duty cycle of the second oscillation signal being in a first preset range, and the differential input circuit being configured to output first and internal signals; a comparison unit, connected to an output end of the differential input circuit and configured to compare duty cycle of the first internal signal and/or duty cycle of the second internal signal; and a logical unit, connected to the comparison unit and the differential input circuit, and configured to control the differential input circuit according to an output result of the comparison unit, such that the duty cycle of the first internal signal and/or the duty cycle of the second internal signal reaches a second preset range.

Abstract: The present application relates generally to methods for treating tumors, and in particular to methods for improving the efficacy of a survivin therapeutic in the treatment of tumors by improving survivin specific T cell infiltration in tumor.

Abstract: A non-volatile storage system includes a memory controller connected to an integrated memory assembly. The integrated memory assembly includes a memory die comprising non-volatile memory cells and a control die bonded to the memory die. The memory controller receives commands from a host, performs logical address to physical address translation (“address translation”) operations for the commands, and instructs the integrated memory assembly to perform one or more operations in support of the command. The control die also includes the ability to perform the address translation. When performing a command from the host, the memory controller can choose to perform the necessary address translation or instruct the control die to perform the address translation. When the control die performs the address translation, the resulting physical address is used by the control die to perform one or more operations in support of the command.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods of predicting neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) properties of a feedstuff sample. A method of predicting neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) properties of a feedstuff sample includes collecting a near-infrared spectrum of the feedstuff sample to provide NIR data of the feedstuff sample. The method also includes predicting NDFD of the sample at an elapsed time, NDFD rate of the sample, and/or NDFD extent of the sample from the NIR data using a NIR/NDFD calibration model. Various embodiments provide a method of developing the NIR/NDFD calibration model using in vitro gas production (IVGP). Various embodiments provide a method of predicting digestibility of the feedstuff sample for an animal at a rumen passage rate (eNDF).

Abstract: A memory includes: a clock generation circuit, configured to generate a first oscillation signal and a second oscillation signal. The first oscillation signal and the second oscillation signal have a same frequency but opposite phases, and a duty cycle of the first oscillation signal and a duty cycle of the second oscillation signal are both within a first preset range. The memory further includes a differential input circuit, which is configured to receive a first external signal and a second external signal, and generate a first internal signal and a second internal signal. The clock generation circuit is configured to monitor the duty cycle of the first internal signal or the duty cycle of the second internal signal, and enable the duty cycle of the first internal signal or the duty cycle of the second internal signal to be within a second preset range.