Abstract: Conversational understanding systems allow users to conversationally interface with a computing device. In examples, a query may be received that includes a request for execution of a task. A data exchange task definition may be accessed. The data exchange task definition assists a conversational understanding system in managing task state tracking for information needed for task execution. Using the data exchange task definition, a per-turn policy for interacting with the user computing device is generated based on the state of a dialogue with a computing device and an evaluation of a process flow chart provided by a task owner resource. The task owner resource may be independent from the conversational understanding system. A response to the query may be generated and output based on the per-turn policy. In examples, the per-turn policy is used to generate one or more responses during a dialogue with a user via a computing device.

Abstract: Technologies for efficiently performing memory augmented neural network (MANN) update operations includes a device with circuitry configured to obtain a key usable to search a memory associated with a memory augmented neural network for one or more data sets. The circuitry is also configured to perform a stochastic associative search to identify a group of data sets within the memory that satisfy the key and write to the identified group of data sets concurrently to update the memory augmented neural network.

Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor package apparatus may include technology to provide a first interface between a first storage device and a host device, and provide a second interface directly between the first storage device and a second storage device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is system and method for protective diamond coatings. The method may include the steps of cleaning and seeding a substrate, depositing a crystalline diamond layer on the substrate, etching the substrate; and attaching the substrate to protected matter. The crystalline diamond layer may reflect at least 28 percent of electromagnetic energy in a beam having a bandwidth of 800 nanometer to 1 micrometer.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly for an ostomy pouch system including an invertible stoma collar is provided. The invertible stoma collar protrudes toward a stoma and defines an inlet opening. The invertible stoma collar is formed from a flexible material having an elastic memory, such that the stoma collar hugs the stoma as the stoma is received through the inlet opening, and becomes inverted. The inverted stoma collar has a tendency to regain its original shape, and thus, applies sufficient pressure to seal around the stoma without strangulating the stoma.

Abstract: Technologies for media management for column-based memory systems include a memory controller including an indirection table. The memory controller receives a memory access to a column-addressable memory indicative of a memory row address. The memory controller determines a logical sub-block identifier based on the memory row address and looks up a physical sub-block identifier in the indirection table. The memory controller issues a redirected memory access indicative of the physical sub-block identifier to the column-addressable memory. The memory access may include a column read. The memory controller may perform a media management operation by copying or moving data from a source physical sub-block to a destination physical sub-block. The memory controller updates the indirection table with the destination physical sub-block for the associated logical sub-block identifier. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising L-arginine and L-citrulline in specific ratios are provided. Use of such compositions for improving sexual function in a healthy human subject are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy storage device comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an aqueous polymer electrolyte disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. At least one of the electrodes is an organic electrode. The aqueous polymer electrolyte comprises a metal ion component comprising a metal cation being Na+ or K+; a polymer or copolymer comprising at least one monomer unit being a carboxylic acid. At least 20 mol-% of a total amount of monomers in the polymer is monomers comprising carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for performing matrix operations, including operations suited to neural network and other machine learning accelerators and applications, using dual exponent formats. Disclosed matrix formats include single exponent bounding box floating-point (SE-BBFP) and dual exponent bounding box floating-point (DE-BBFP) formats. Shared exponents for each element are determined for each element based on whether the element is used as a row of matrix tile or a column of a matrix file, for example, for a dot product operation. Computing systems suitable for employing such neural networks include computers having general-purpose processors, neural network accelerators, or reconfigure both logic devices, such as Field programmable gate arrays (FPGA). Certain techniques disclosed herein can provide improved system performance while reducing memory and network bandwidth used.

Abstract: A method for facilitating benefit disbursements through the use of tokens and blockchain includes: receiving beneficiary information from a first computing system, the beneficiary information including a beneficiary identifier; storing a blockchain data entry, the blockchain data entry including a disbursement token associated with the beneficiary information and a recipient value generated using a public key of a cryptographic key pair; receiving a redemption message from a second computing system, the redemption message including the disbursement token, a digital signature generated using a private key of the cryptographic key pair, transaction account data, and a redemption amount; validating the digital signature using the public key of the cryptographic key pair; and transmitting a transfer message to the first computing system, the transfer message including the transaction account data and the redemption amount.

Abstract: Computing systems, for example, multi-tenant systems deploy software artifacts in data centers created in a cloud platform using a cloud platform infrastructure language that is cloud platform independent. The system generates pipelines for deploying software artifacts in data center entities configured in a cloud platform. The system allows partial execution of pipelines such that the pipeline can be executed again to complete execution of the remaining stages. The system maintains state of the pipeline execution and checks the state to determine whether a stage should be executed during subsequent executions. The system allows a failed stage to be retried multiple times based on a retry strategy. A retry strategy may depend on the data center entity in a hierarchy of data venter entities of a data center.

Abstract: A method for managing a deployment of a machine learning model in a system comprising a training node and an inference node, the method comprising: training, by the training node, the machine learning model; generating, by the training node, a first set of confidence scores; transmitting, by the training node to the inference node, the first set of confidence scores and a representation of the machine learning model; generating, by the inference node: inferences by inputting data obtained by the inference node into the machine learning model; and a second set of confidence scores comprising confidence scores associated with the inferences; determining, by the inference node, whether the first set of confidence scores and the second set of confidence scores are similar; and if not, transmitting, by the inference node, at least part of the data for training an updated machine learning model at the training node.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of preparing apoptotic bodies from a tumour and immunogenic compositions thereof. The method of preparation comprises: obtaining human tumour cells from a subject, inducing apoptosis of the human tumour cells with a drug or a physical treatment, and collecting apoptotic bodies from the apoptotic human tumour cells by centrifugation. The method comprises two centrifugation steps, low-speed at 50 g for 5 minutes to pellet cells, followed by high-speed centrifugation of the obtained supernatant at 3,000 g for 8 minutes to pellet apoptotic bodies. The purity of the apoptotic bodies (also referred to as immunogenic Tumor Apoptotic Bodies (TABi)) was determined by FACS to be 82.22%.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an error detector for determining an error vector between a radio trajectory and an image trajectory. The error detector includes: an input for monitoring a radio trajectory of an object from a radio signal and an image trajectory of an object from an image over an observation area; a correlation module arranged to correlate the radio trajectory with the image trajectory; an error module arranged to determine an error vector between the radio trajectory and the image trajectory; and an output arranged to transmit the error vector for use in determining an estimated trajectory of a target based on a target trajectory from a radio signal.

Abstract: A machine and process to compress ambient air using natural swell of ocean waves to store energy. The devise is a bi-directional air pump operated by ocean wave power of water buoyancy as well as earth gravity in a pressure vessel using a piston. The machine uses a large surface area as float connected by a rod to a small area as piston, housed in a pressure vessel to multiply compression of air. The compression of air is directly proportional to the respective surface areas of float to the piston attached with a rod inside the pressure vessel. An array of similar machines can be employed to multiply potential energy output.

Abstract: A distribution network communicates content to tenant groups in a secure manner. An engine of the distribution network receives content created utilizing an application having different customers and partners. The engine also receives: a first identifier indicating a customer of the application with which a tenant is associated, and a second identifier indicating a partner of the application with which the tenant is associated. The engine references a stored database table to correlate the first identifier and the second identifier. Based upon the first identifier and the second identifier, the engine evaluates whether the tenant is to be provided access to the content. The engine may provide the tenant with the content according to an access right determined from the first identifier and the second identifier. Certain embodiments may find particular use disseminating content to new tenants of a customer, based upon prior distribution to other tenants of that customer.

Abstract: An apparatus for anomaly detection in a network, using an autoencoder including an encoder and a decoder.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a solution to assign values to personal objects. These values can be calculated based on a number of criteria and stored for the objects. Future values can also be projected. Types of value can include monetary, sentimental, and donation value. Personal objects, such as objects within the inventory of a house, apartment, or other dwelling, can be tagged using a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or other tag that has at least a memory store, an antenna for communication within a near-field range, and optionally, a power supply, such as a battery. Such a tag can be applied to, or otherwise associated with, a personal object, such as a chair, a piece of artwork, or any other tangible object. The memory can be used to contain data associated with the object, which can be accessed via an RFID reader, which can be used to collect objects into an object inventory.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a solution to enable more useful and responsive methods for a person's wishes for resuscitation actions to be canceled or discontinued in the event of a medical event. In this solution, a person can record their do not resuscitate (DNR) wishes with more specificity. For instance, they can specify conditions for treatment or non-treatment in the event of a medical emergency that would otherwise call for live-saving procedures or the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) device. Conditional DNR data can be recorded in an electronic device (e.g., emergency pendant or smart watch, or in an electronic device) implanted within or on the person's body. This data can also be stored in a database accessible via a network.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of an injectable composition comprising a [18F]-labelled pyridaben derivative that is advantageous over prior methods. In particular, the method of the present invention comprises a method of radiosynthesis that permits a more facile purification using solid phase extraction (SPE).