Abstract: A bandgap apparatus includes an error amplifier; a bandgap core including 2 BJT devices and core resistors for proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) and complementary to absolute temperature (CTAT) current generations; a reference resistor for reference voltage generation; an NMOS current mirror having NMOS devices; a PMOS current mirror having PMOS devices; and 4 switches for controlling operation in a high-power mode or a low-power mode, wherein the high-power mode consumes more power than the low-power mode, wherein the error amplifier is switched on and the NMOS current mirror is switched off in the high-power mode, or the error amplifier is switched off and the NMOS current mirror is switched on in the low-power mode.

Abstract: Techniques are described that enables controlling the TNULL characteristic of a self-compensated oscillator by controlling the magnitude and direction of the frequency deviation versus temperature, and thus, compensating the frequency deviation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for utilizing chatbots to support interactions with human users and more particularly to using multiple chatbots from different communication channels and/or in different domains to support an interaction with a user on a single communication channel and/or in a single domain. Generally speaking, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to allowing multiple chatbots that operate on different communication channels and/or in different domains to socialize amongst one another. This socialization of chatbots operating on different communication channels and/or in different domains allows each chatbot to call upon one another to help engage in a transaction with a customer. In addition to facilitating a communication session in which two or more chatbots are socialized together to help prepare coherent responses to user inputs, the socialization of chatbots can also facilitate the automated training of chatbots.

Abstract: Techniques are described that enables controlling the TNULL characteristic of a self-compensated oscillator by controlling the magnitude and direction of the frequency deviation versus temperature, and thus, compensating the frequency deviation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for utilizing chatbots to support interactions with human users and more particularly to using multiple chatbots from different communication channels and/or in different domains to support an interaction with a user on a single communication channel and/or in a single domain. Generally speaking, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to allowing multiple chatbots that operate on different communication channels and/or in different domains to socialize amongst one another. This socialization of chatbots operating on different communication channels and/or in different domains allows each chatbot to call upon one another to help engage in a transaction with a customer. In addition to facilitating a communication session in which two or more chatbots are socialized together to help prepare coherent responses to user inputs, the socialization of chatbots can also facilitate the automated training of chatbots.

Abstract: Methods for detecting a coating on a surface of an intraocular lens delivery device and methods of manufacturing the device are provided. A method includes forming the coating on the device, the coating including a lubricious-enhancing component and a fluorescing component, illuminating the fluorescing component to cause the fluorescing component to emit a glow, and determining characteristics of the coating on the device based on the glow of the fluorescing component.

Abstract: Technology for receiving media content is disclosed. Media content segments can be received on a broadcast channel via a multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) client in a user equipment (UE) while the MBMS client is operating in a first streaming mode. The UE can determine that a MBMS decoder buffer level and a broadcast channel condition associated with the broadcast channel do not comply with a defined threshold. The UE can switch from operating in the first streaming mode to a second streaming mode based on the MBMS decoder buffer level and the broadcast channel condition not complying with the defined threshold.

Abstract: Methods for detecting a coating on a surface of an intraocular lens delivery device and methods of manufacturing the device are provided. A method includes forming the coating on the device, the coating including a lubricious-enhancing component and a fluorescing component, illuminating the fluorescing component to cause the fluorescing component to emit a glow, and determining characteristics of the coating on the device based on the glow of the fluorescing component.

Abstract: Techniques are described that enables controlling the TNULL characteristic of a self-compensated oscillator by controlling the magnitude and direction of the frequency deviation versus temperature, and thus, compensating the frequency deviation.

Abstract: Technology for receiving media content is disclosed. Media content segments can be received on a broadcast channel via a multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) client in a user equipment (UE) while the MBMS client is operating in a first streaming mode. The UE can determine that a MBMS decoder buffer level and a broadcast channel condition associated with the broadcast channel do not comply with a defined threshold. The UE can switch from operating in the first streaming mode to a second streaming mode based on the MBMS decoder buffer level and the broadcast channel condition not complying with the defined threshold.

Abstract: A substantially temperature-independent LC-based oscillator uses bias control techniques. Temperature independence may be achieved by controlling the harmonic frequency content of the output of the oscillator by controlling the amplitude. Amplitude control may be achieved by inserting a control mechanism in the feedback loop of the oscillator.

Abstract: Methods for detecting a coating on a surface of an intraocular lens delivery device and methods of manufacturing the device are provided. A method includes forming the coating on the device, the coating including a lubricious-enhancing component and a fluorescing component, illuminating the fluorescing component to cause the fluorescing component to emit a glow, and determining characteristics of the coating on the device based on the glow of the fluorescing component.

Abstract: The method of predicting gas composition in a multistage separator includes solutions to the regression problem of gas composition prediction that are developed using an ensemble of hybrid computational intelligence (CI) models. Three separate homogeneous and one heterogeneous ensemble of hybrid computational intelligence (EHCI) models are developed using a parallel scheme. The homogeneous models have the same types of CI models used as base learners, and the heterogeneous model has of different types of CI models used as base learners. Various popular CI models, including multi-layer perceptron (MLP), support vector regression (SVR) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), are used as base learners of ensemble models.

Abstract: A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The system is configured to provide an IOL having a trailing haptic to an eye and includes a pair of interlockable telescoping elements, having generally an inner and outer component configured to hold the IOL and be brought together into a locking position, the locking position maintaining the trailing haptic in an advantageously altered orientation. The system also includes a plunger configured to receive force and transmit the force to the IOL and the trailing haptic in the advantageously altered orientation.

Abstract: A substantially temperature-independent LC-based oscillator uses bias control techniques. Temperature independence may be achieved by controlling the harmonic frequency content of the output of the oscillator by controlling the amplitude. Amplitude control may be achieved by inserting a control mechanism in the feedback loop of the oscillator.

Abstract: The method of predicting gas composition in a multistage separator includes solutions to the regression problem of gas composition prediction that are developed using an ensemble of hybrid computational intelligence (CI) models. Three separate homogeneous and one heterogeneous ensemble of hybrid computational intelligence (EHCI) models are developed using a parallel scheme. The homogeneous models have the same types of CI models used as base learners, and the heterogeneous model has of different types of CI models used as base learners. Various popular CI models, including multi-layer perceptron (MLP), support vector regression (SVR) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), are used as base learners of ensemble models.

Abstract: A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The system is configured to provide an IOL having a trailing haptic to an eye and includes a pair of interlockable telescoping elements, having generally an inner and outer component configured to hold the IOL and be brought together into a locking position, the locking position maintaining the trailing haptic in an advantageously altered orientation. The system also includes a plunger configured to receive force and transmit the force to the IOL and the trailing haptic in the advantageously altered orientation.