Abstract: A continuous meta-learning system operating at a server is described. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method includes accessing, at the server, a deployed machine learning model, metadata, and new prediction data for the deployed machine learning model, detecting a novel trend in the deployed machine learning model based on the new prediction data, generating label suggestions for the novel trend using metadata, querying a plurality of users to verify the label suggestions, detecting a consensus of the plurality of users, the consensus based on a rate of responses from the plurality of users that confirm the label suggestions, and in response to detecting the consensus, training a new machine learning model based on the new prediction data and the consensus of the plurality of users. The computer-implemented method also includes deploying the new machine learning model at the server.

Abstract: A method includes heating a glass preform having a plurality of glass layers and drawing the glass preform in a distal direction to form a drawn glass sheet extending distally from the glass preform and having the plurality of glass layers. The drawn glass sheet is thinner than the glass preform. The drawn glass sheet can be rolled onto a collection spool. At least a portion of a glass layer can be removed from the drawn glass sheet. An exemplary glass sheet includes a first glass layer, a second glass layer adjacent to the first glass layer, and a thickness of at most about 0.1 mm. An exemplary ion exchanged glass sheet includes a thickness of at most about 0.1 mm and a surface layer that is under a compressive stress and extends into an interior of the glass sheet to a depth of layer.

Abstract: The present concepts relate to lossless data compression techniques for reducing the size of a data structure. Certain data in the data structure that can be either recovered from another source or rebuilt from other available information may be removed from the data structure. To further reduce data size, the retained data in the data structure may be packed into a smaller-bit encoding data type. Additionally, to reduce the data size even more, the packed data may be zipped using a lossless data compression algorithm. To regain the original data structure, the process may be reversed. The zipped data may be unzipped using a lossless data decompression algorithm. The packed data may be unpacked into the original bit-sized data encoding. The removed data may be restored by either recovering it from another source or rebuilding it from other available information.

Abstract: An adjustable bed frame is disclosed herein. The adjustable bed frame includes a plurality of support beams and a plurality of slats arranged perpendicularly over the plurality of support beams to define a support surface for a mattress. A width of the adjustable bed frame is adjustable by adjusting a position of the plurality of support beams relative to each other in a parallel direction, thereby enabling the adjustable bed frame to quickly and easily transform between a twin-sized bed, a double-sized bed, a queen-sized bed and/or a king-sized bed.

Abstract: An arthropod trapping device having a housing including a base and a shade coupled to the base. The base includes a convex outward-facing wall and an opposing rear-facing wall, electrically conductive prongs, a circuit board, and a first and second LED electrically connected to the circuit board. The shade includes an outward-facing surface and a LED-facing surface. A first end region of the shade is adjacent to the outward-facing wall of the base such that the first end region of the shade overlaps at least a portion of the outward-facing wall of the base. The LED-facing surface that overlaps the base is spaced apart from the outward-facing wall of the base such that an opening is defined between the LED-facing surface of the shade and the outward-facing wall of the base. The opening extends from a first side edge of the base to a second side edge of the base.

Abstract: A session join request to join an active teleconference session is provided to a teleconference computing system that hosts the active teleconference session. The session join request can include information that identifies a first participant associated with the first computing device. Responsive to providing the session join request to join the active teleconference session, interface display information is received from the teleconference computing system. The interface display information can include information indicating that a second computing device associated with the first participant is already connected to the active teleconference session. The interface display information can include instructions to display a first candidate content item of a plurality of candidate content items. Display of either the first video stream or the second video stream within an interface associated with the active teleconference session is caused.

Abstract: Exhaust insulation systems and methods are described that include a base insulation layer of an insulation disposed about a section of a workpiece such as an exhaust pipe. Exhaust insulation systems and methods are described that further include a middle retaining layer at least partially surrounding the base insulation layer, and a conformal polymer outer coating forming a direct interface with the middle retaining layer.

Abstract: A system that enables searching for representing listings for accommodation reservations on a map is described. The system receives, by a network site of a listing network platform, input comprising search criteria associated with a geographical region and identifies a plurality of listings matching the search criteria. The system identifies a first subset listings of the plurality of listings that is each associated with a respective location that is within a boundary associated with the geographical region and a second subset listings of the plurality of listings that is each associated with a respective location that is outside the boundary associated with the geographical region. The system visually distinguishes the first subset of listings from the second subset of listings on a map-based graphical user interface (GUI) that represents the plurality of listings matching the search criteria.

Abstract: A method of modifying one or more cellulose fibres and/or cellulosic fabric, wherein the method comprises: (a) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least one hydrocarbon acid and at least one acid catalyst and/or at least one emulsifier; (b) treating one or more cellulose fibres and/or cellulosic fabric with the aqueous solution provided in step (a) to couple the one or more cellulose fibers and/or cellulosic fabric with the at least one hydrocarbon acid.

Abstract: A method of growing single crystal diamond assisted by polycrystalline diamond growth to enhance dimensions and quality of the single crystal diamond includes thermally mating a diamond seed on a top surface of a substrate holder providing a growth surface for a combination of single crystal diamond and polycrystalline diamond. A predetermined temperature difference between the diamond seed and the substrate holder during processing along with the plasma process conditions causes a single crystal diamond growth rate to be different from a polycrystalline growth rate by a predetermined amount. Process gasses are introduced, and a plasma is formed to grow both single crystal diamond and polycrystalline diamond on the growth surface so that the polycrystalline diamond grown adjacent to the single crystal diamond shields side surfaces of the growing single crystal diamond, thereby improving growth quality across the growing single crystal diamond.

Abstract: An ion exchangeable glass having a high degree of resistance to damage caused by abrasion, scratching, indentation, and the like. The glass comprises alumina, B2O3, and alkali metal oxides, and contains boron cations having three-fold coordination. The glass, when ion exchanged, has a Vickers crack initiation threshold of at least 10 kilogram force (kgf).

Abstract: An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of trapping arthropods by providing a substantially planar, flexible insert having a LED-facing surface having an adhesive for trapping the arthropods disposed thereon. Then, bending the insert into a curved configuration and inserting the insert into an arthropod trapping device. The device includes a housing having a base and a curved shade. The curved shade is configured to receive the insert and comprises a LED-facing surface. A first LED having a peak wavelength of from about 400 nm to about 500 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially perpendicular to the LED-facing surface of the shade. A second LED having a peak wavelength of from about 350 nm to about 400 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially parallel to the LED-facing surface of the shade.

Abstract: A process for purifying a crude methyl methacrylate (MMA) stream is described, typically from one or more depolymerised (co)polymers comprising methyl methacrylate (MMA). The stream comprises MMA at a level of at least 80 wt % and ethyl acrylate (EA). The process includes the steps of:— fractionally crystallising the said MMA stream to provide a fractionally crystallised MMA stream having a reduced EA content relative to the MMA stream immediately prior to fractional crystallisation.

Abstract: An arthropod trapping device comprising a housing and an insert. The housing comprises a base and a shade coupled to the base, where the base comprises a light source (e.g., LED) and where the shade is configured to receive an insert that comprises a light source-facing surface with an adhesive disposed thereon.

Abstract: An operating mechanism for plug-type rail car doors includes first and second links connected to rotatable first and second support bars. The links include respective elongated slots partially overlapping with one another, wherein each slot receives a respective cam. The cams are rotatable together about a rotational axis which is eccentrically arranged relative to both cams. An actuating lever is connected to the cams to enable an operator to rotate the cams about the rotational axis. The actuating lever is movable such that the first and second links are retracted relative to one another to simultaneously rotate the first and second support bars, and such that the first and second links are extended relative to one another to simultaneously counter-rotate the first and second support bars. A gear train may be provided between the actuating lever and the cams to reduce the necessary manual operating torque.

Abstract: Foldable substrates have a first portion, a second portion, and a central portion positioned therebetween with a first transition region having a first central surface area of the central portion with a first average angle. In aspects, the first average angle is from about 176.10 to about 179.9° or from about 177.0° to about 179.9°. In aspects, a polymer angle is from 178.3° to about 179.9° or from about 179.10 to about 179.9°. Methods comprise disposing an etch mask over the first major surface of the foldable substrate before etching the foldable substrate. In aspects, the etch mask comprises a first polymer layer positioned between a first barrier layer and the first major surface. In aspects, the etch mask comprises a plurality of ink-jet printed shapes. Methods of measuring a contrast ratio comprise impinging a transparent apparatus with a collimated beam.

Abstract: A material reduction machine includes an infeed portion operable to receive material to be reduced, and a cutting mechanism operable to reduce material fed in from the infeed portion. An outlet chute has a first end operable to receive the material reduced by the cutting mechanism and a second end operable to discharge the reduced material from the machine, wherein the outlet chute extends along a curved path. The outlet chute includes, along a radially-inner side of the curved path, a foraminous interior wall providing communication with a sound attenuation layer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I), which arm RXFP1 receptor agonists, compositions containing them, and methods of using them, for example, in the treatment of heart failure, fibrotic diseases, and related diseases such as lung disease (e.g., idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), kidney disease (e.g., chronic kidney disease), or hepatic disease (e.g., non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and portal hypertension).