Abstract: A machine learning method based on weakly supervised learning according to an embodiment of the present invention includes extracting feature maps about a dataset given a first type of information and not given a second type of information by using a convolutional neural network (CNN), updating the CNN by back-propagating a first error value calculated as a result of performing a task corresponding to the first type of information by using a first model, and updating the CNN by back-propagating a second error value calculated as a result of performing the task corresponding to the first type of information by using a second model different from the first model, wherein the second type of information is extracted when the task corresponding to the first type of information is performed using the second model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of dental implant treatment planning, a device and a recording medium therefore. The device for dental implant treatment planning according to the present invention can move or rotate the grouped objects together in 2D or 3D model about teeth arrangement for implant treatment planning with grouping function of the implant objects. So, it decreases complexity of manipulation of the implant objects, provides users with convenience to easily modify position or size of the implant objects, and improves the accuracy of the modification.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions that cause the processor to determine a first motion envelope of an object. The first motion envelope corresponds to a kinematic envelope of positions of the object which are achievable. The instructions also cause the processor to determine an operational envelope of the object based on an intersection of the first motion envelope and a second motion envelope of the object. The second motion envelope corresponds to a range of motion of the object constrained by dynamic motion limits of the object, and the operational envelope is indicative of a range of motion of the object during operation of the object. The instructions further cause the processor to generate a virtual model of the object based on the operational envelope. The virtual model is used to virtually model operation of the object.

Abstract: A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes patterning a wiring layer to form at least one fixed plate and forming a sacrificial material on the wiring layer. The method further includes forming an insulator layer of one or more films over the at least one fixed plate and exposed portions of an underlying substrate to prevent formation of a reaction product between the wiring layer and a sacrificial material. The method further includes forming at least one MEMS beam that is moveable over the at least one fixed plate. The method further includes venting or stripping of the sacrificial material to form at least a first cavity.

Abstract: Computer architecture methods and system for providing novel inhomogeneous computer interconnects and interconnect topology framework for both classical and quantum computers are provided that result in enhanced computer functionality and efficiency. The architecture and methodologies include random small world (SW) interconnects or bonds and/or SW interconnects or bonds with constrained randomness.

Abstract: The invention notably relates to a computer-implemented method for designing a 3D modeled object. The 3D modeled object is stored in a database. The method provides the 3D modeled object having a plurality of features; selects, upon user action, a first geometry of a first feature; queries and retrieves from the database at least one specification according to the selected first geometry. The method selects at least one second feature; and applies, on the selected at least one second feature, the specification retrieved from the database.

Abstract: A method of modeling a prospective database migration between database systems may include collecting performance data associated with a plurality databases in a first database system. The method may also include receiving a selection of a set of databases in the plurality of databases to migrate to a second database system. The method may additionally include computing, using at least some of the performance data, combined performance data that estimates how the set of databases will perform on the second database system. The method may further include providing one or more indications as to whether the set of databases should be migrated to the second database system. In some embodiments, the one or more indications may be based on the combined performance data.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium stores instructions including storing a model of a physical structure and defining a mesh for the model. The mesh includes finite elements, each defined by a respective set of edges. The instructions include, for each finite element, identifying a governing differential equation and a set of complementary functions that exactly satisfy the governing differential equation. The instructions include determining an applied physical stimulus for the physical structure. The instructions include generating an energy optimization model that minimizes a difference between internal energy and external energy of the finite elements in response to the applied physical stimulus. The model includes a matrix of respective scalar multipliers for the complementary functions for each finite element. The instructions include transforming the matrix and calculating a physical parameter of interest.

Abstract: The invention relates to manufacturing a surgical guide to be placed in a patient's mouth. The patient's mouth is scanned to obtain surgical-region scan data at a region where an implant is to be located. The patient's mouth is also scanned in the opened position to acquire dental conditions opposite from the surgical region so as to obtain opposing-condition scan data. A virtual model is developed using the surgical-region scan data and the opposing-condition scan data. Using the virtual model, a surgical plan is developed that includes the location of the implant to be installed in the patient. A virtual surgical guide is also developed based on the surgical plan. The dimensions of instrumentation to be used with the surgical guide are checked to ensure they will fit within the mouth by use of the opposing-condition scan data. After checking, final surgical-guide manufacturing information is obtained for manufacturing the surgical guide.

Abstract: A zero-offset wavefield synthesis workflow to calculate a synthesized zero-offset wavefield output without the commitment to an rms velocity field output to circumvent velocity uncertainty. Said zero-offset wavefield synthesis workflow comprises calculating a migration cube output. Rendering a demigration cube output from said migration cube output with a demigration cube calculation. Rendering said synthesized zero-offset wavefield output from said demigration cube output with a zero-offset wavefield synthesis procedure.

Abstract: A testing system comprises an emulator having a simulated radio channel for communicating therethrough with the electronic device. The testing system comprises a plurality of antenna elements coupled to an emulator which forms a beam of a signal of a path of a simulated radio channel with at least two antenna elements of the plurality of antenna elements in an anechoic chamber.

Abstract: A seismic modeling system is provided which may include a seismic model data storage device, and a processor cooperating with the seismic model data storage device to identify an obstruction within a seismic model spatial domain data set having a lateral boundary, and define a suspect area including spatial domain data within the lateral boundary and directly below the obstruction. The processor may further inpaint the suspect area in the seismic model spatial domain data set based upon an exemplar inpainting algorithm.

Abstract: A data processing system and method for assembling components in a computer-aided design (CAD) environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of assembling components in a CAD environment includes determining, using a data processing system, a source component and a target component in the CAD environment. The source component and the target component represent different parts of a real-world object. The method includes determining geometric feature(s) of the source component and geometric feature(s) of the target component, and comparing the geometric features of the source component with the geometric features of the target component. The method includes generating constraints between the geometric features of the source component and the geometric features of the target component based on the outcome of the comparison. The method also includes outputting a geometric model of the assembled source component and target component on a graphical user interface.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for simulating traffic flow configurations. The method includes simulating vehicle traffic on a virtual roadway configuration in a simulated environment using a car-following model to provide simulated vehicle traffic at an intersection, wherein the car-following model includes vehicle parameters of at least one of a lead vehicle and a subsequent vehicle at each timestep, the lead vehicle positioned in front of the subsequent vehicle, and modifying the simulated vehicle traffic using a ghost vehicle approximation model to provide simulated traffic flow distributions while maintaining incident avoidance criteria, wherein the ghost vehicle approximation model includes setting a speed value and a gap distance value of a ghost vehicle positioned in front of the lead vehicle and/or the subsequent vehicle to modify the vehicle parameters of the lead vehicle and the subsequent vehicle at each timestep.

Abstract: A simulation device for simulating the operations of a robot that follows a workpiece when the workpiece is conveyed by a conveyer that conveys workpieces along an arc-shaped track. The simulation device includes a robot model arranging section that arranges a robot model in virtual space; a conveyer model arranging section that arranges a conveyer model in the virtual space, the conveyer model being capable of conveying a workpiece model along an arc-shaped virtual track; a workpiece model arranging section that arranges a workpiece model on the conveyer model in the virtual space; a detection device model arranging section that arranges a detection device model in the virtual space capable of detecting the workpiece model; an operation range setting section that sets a following operation range of the robot model in the virtual space; and a simulation execution section that executes simulations.

Abstract: An IOL calculator is disclosed to determine the spherical equivalent (SE) and cylinder power for toric lenses and ophthalmic apparatuses having the extended band of operational meridian, such as the rotational extended tolerant toric intraocular lens. The IOL calculator may also be used for an extended rotational tolerant toric intraocular lens, an extended depth of field intraocular lens, an extended depth of field toric intraocular lens, an extended range of vision intraocular lens, and an extended range of vision toric intraocular lens.

Abstract: A method of performing a flight simulation is provided. The method includes retrieving a flight action; mapping the flight action to an instruction, the instruction being configured to bring about a desired state of a flight simulator; identifying a command based on the desired state of the flight simulator and a first state of the flight simulator; and determining if a second state of the flight simulator after executing the command matches the desired state of the flight simulator.

Abstract: The present invention is related to computer-assisted process design, and an MBD-based three-dimensional process designing method and platform for a typical automobile machined part are disclosed. By taking three-dimensional CAD software as a carrier, an MBD design model, and a process MBD model as a data output, the design flow comprises steps such as establishment of MBD-related standards, creation of an MBD design model, feature classification and creation of a feature library, feature recognition and information extraction, generation of manufacturing elements, clustering of the manufacturing elements and generation of procedures, sequencing of the procedures, and creation of manufacturing features body and procedure models.

Abstract: The claimed invention describes a method of preparing an installation of a 3-dimensionally extending false ceiling or wall. The claimed method includes calculating format, position and orientation for each individual flat tile in the suspended ceiling or wall, associating each individual flat tile with a unique tile identity, producing the individual flat tiles according to the calculated format, providing respective flat tile with the tile identity of respective tile, and providing a representation of the 3-dimensionally extending suspended ceiling or wall including an association of the position of respective flat tile with respective tile identity.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosed technology relate to techniques of hotspot detection. Pinching-type hotspot candidates and bridging-type hotspot candidates are first identified in the layout design based on predetermined criteria. Simulation is then performed to derive aerial image intensity values for a plurality of sites on each of the pinching-type and bridging-type hotspot candidates. Pinching-type hotspots are determined from the pinching-type hotspot candidates based on one or more machine learning models for pinching-type hotspots, and bridging-type hotspots are determined from the bridging-type hotspot candidates based on one or more machine learning models for bridging-type hotspots. The input vector for the machine learning models is the aerial image intensity values for the plurality of sites.