Abstract: There is provided a method of introducing dither to reduce banding artefacts in a digital image resulting from an operation applied to the digital image to reduce the pixel bit depth. The bit depth reduction produces a reduced bit depth version of the digital image which results in pixel information loss. The method comprises applying a mask to the digital image prior to encoding the digital image at the reduced bit depth. The mask indicates a pattern for selective adjustment of the pixel values in the reduced bit depth version of the digital image. The method comprises for each pixel in the digital image: determining the pixel's location in the mask and if the mask pattern indicates selective adjustment then determining a pixel adjustment factor from the pixel information lost during the bit depth reduction and applying the pixel adjustment factor to the reduced bit depth version of the pixel.

Abstract: A process for impurification of semiconductor materials, comprising adjacent compensated codoping comprising: (a) providing a multicomponent host material AEGJ . . .

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for processing an image using visual and textual information. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, instructions in the apparatus, and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to detect regions of interest corresponding to a product promotion of an input digital leaflet, extract textual features from the product promotion by applying an optical character recognition (OCR) algorithm to the product promotion and associating output text data with corresponding ones of the regions of interest, determine a search attribute corresponding to the product promotion, generate a first dataset of candidate products corresponding to the product in the product promotion by comparing the search attribute against a second dataset of products, and select a product from the first dataset of candidate products to associate with the product promotion, the product selected based on a match determination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for dynamically generating stickers for use with a video. The methods and devices may dynamically generate a plurality of stickers in response to receiving a query with search terms for a sticker to add to a video being created. The plurality of stickers may include interactive content related to the search terms. The methods and devices may receive a selection of one or more of the stickers to include in the video. Upon an indication that a video is to be played, the methods and device may regenerate the selected stickers for the video with the content and provide video output with the video and one or more overlays with the selected stickers for presentation on a display.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for isolating phospholipids from milk by-products, such as acid whey, the process comprising: a) exposing milk by-products to filtration, thereby enriching for phospholipids; and b) solubilizing and removing whey proteins and caseins; thereby isolating phospholipids from the milk by-product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.

Abstract: An expandable intervertebral cage device includes a first base plate and a second base plate, a proximal block with internal threading that mechanically couples the first base plate and the second base plate, and a distal block comprising an internal passage. The device has exactly two arm assemblies, one on each side. Each arm assembly includes a first arm mechanically coupled to the first base plate and the distal block, and a second arm is mechanically coupled to the second base plate and the distal block. A screw is arranged partially within the internal threading of the proximal block and passes through the internal passage of the distal block, such that rotation of the screw relative to the proximal block causes a change in distance between the proximal block and the distal block, and a corresponding change in the spacing and lordosis of the device.

Abstract: A centrifugal pendulum device is provided having a weight carrier disc an opening and guide tracks arranged on a radially outer region thereof and including damper spring openings in a radially inner region thereof. A centrifugal weight is disposed displaceably on the weight carrier disc, with the centrifugal weight including two side elements that each include weight guide tracks, and spacing bolts arranged between the two side elements. At least one of the spacing bolts extends through the opening of the weight carrier disc, and the centrifugal weight is guided displaceably on the weight carrier disc by roller elements that run on the guide tracks and the weight guide tracks. In order to reduce weight and provide additional flexibility, the weight carrier disc comprises a first plate that includes the radially inner region that is connected to at least one second plate that includes the radially outer region.

Abstract: A cache memory supports a plurality of insertion/promotion vectors (IPVs) and a replacement control circuit configured to update replacement data for the cache memory based on the plurality of IPVs. In one embodiment, the IPV is selected for a given request based a criticality status of a cache line accessed by the given request. For example, cache lines deemed important or critical for performance reasons may be replaced less frequently via a first IPV, while non-critical cache lines are replaced more frequently via a second IPV.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for robot safety. Multiple computer-implemented components are operatively interconnected to carry out operations for ensuring safe execution of robotic commands. Upon receiving a description (e.g., in text form or as an image) of an environment, and based on the description, forming a large language model (LLM) prompt that is provided to an artificial intelligence entity. After prompting the artificial intelligence entity, and upon receiving an LLM response that contains information about how to operate and/or constrain the robot, then guaranteeing safe operation of the robot by classifying aspects of the LLM response, labeling at least some parts of the LLM response, and then, based on the labeling, generating modified planning or control signals that ensure safe operation of the robot. Only the modified signals that ensure safe operation or other signals that are deemed to be safe are provided to the robot.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a delivery system, a catheter system and a method for the minimally invasive application of prostheses to an individual in need thereof and a method for loading a prosthesis onto a catheter system and/or a delivery system.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel anti-CD28 x anti-STEAP1 and anti-CD28 x anti-CEACAM5 antibodies and methods of using such antibodies for the treatment of related cancers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of topical skin conditions. Also provided are topically applied compositions and delivery systems. Also provided are methods of using the compositions and delivery systems in cosmetic, personal care and dermatology applications. Also provided is a sprayable composition that comprises petrolatum.

Abstract: A battery cell may include a lid, a case, a jellyroll, and a gasket. The lid may include a first pin and a second pin. The case may form a chamber when sealed with the lid. The jellyroll may include a negative electrode having a negative electrode tab and a positive electrode having a positive electrode tab. The jellyroll may be disposed inside the chamber. The negative electrode tab may couple with the first pin to form a negative terminal of the battery cell and the positive electrode tab may couple with the second pin to form a positive terminal of the battery cell. The gasket may partially encase each of the negative electrode tab and the positive electrode tab to prevent a contact between the negative electrode tab, the positive electrode tab, and/or the case of the battery cell.

Abstract: A process for converting keratin into a liquid mixture having peptides and/or amino acids having the following steps: a) decomposing a keratin containing material, preferably pig hair, in presence of at least one microorganism apt to decompose keratin, to obtain a decomposed keratin containing material; b) treating the decomposed keratin containing material to obtain a modified keratin containing material; c) treating the modified keratin containing material with at least a proteolytic enzyme to obtain a keratin hydrolysate; and d) treating said keratin hydrolysate to obtain a liquid mixture having peptides and/or amino acids. The present invention further relates to a liquid mixture obtained from the process and to uses thereof.

Abstract: An injection driver assembly may be used to install hollow bar bolts. The injection driver assembly may include a socket that can be rotated to drive hollow bar bolts into a wall or other structure. The injection driver assembly may also include a housing assembly that allows hardening product to be injected into a hollow bar bolt while the socket is positioned overtop the hollow bar bolt and remains capable of rotating.

Abstract: A specification of one or more steps of a digital workflow specified using a graphical user interface is received. An indication of a program transfer control step in the digital workflow to return to a previously specified step in the digital workflow is received. The already specified specification of the one or more steps of the digital workflow is analyzed to determine one or more constraints of the program transfer control step. Based on the determined one or more constraints of the program transfer control step, a configuration of the program transfer control step in the digital workflow is restricted in the graphical user interface.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices to manage user orders for geospatial information and to perform an optimization scheme for satellite resources within a satellite constellation are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are crystalline forms of compounds for the inhibition of RhoGTPase. Also disclosed herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of RhoGTPase-mediated diseases, such as hyperproliferative and neoplastic diseases.