Abstract: A multi-class classifier is trained by selecting a query image from a set of active images based on a membership probability determined by the classifier, wherein the active images are unlabeled. A sample image is selected from a set of training image based on the membership probability of the query image, wherein the training images are labeled. The query image and the sample images are displayed to a user on an output device. A response from the user is obtained with an input device, wherein the response is a yes-match or a no-match. The query image with the label of the sample image is added to the training set if the yes-match is obtained, and otherwise repeating the selecting, displaying, and obtaining steps until a predetermined number of no-match is reached to obtain the multi-class classifier.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a method of detecting catalyst module overheating in a catalytic combustion system is provided. In one example, the method includes detecting one or more signals from at least one probe adapted to obtain values associated with at least one of the outlet gas temperature of a catalyst module and the outlet face temperature of the catalyst module included in a catalytic combustor. The one or more signals are compared with a preselected value associated with catalyst overheating. The detected temperature may be detected over time to determine a rate of change in the temperature. The temperature may be detected with a UV sensor directed to the catalyst outlet face.

Abstract: A method trains a multi-class classifier by iteratively performing the following steps until a termination condition is reached. The probabilities of class membership for unlabeled data obtained from an active pool of unlabeled data are estimated. A difference between a largest probability and a second largest probability is determined. The unlabeled data with the lowest difference is selected, labeled and then added to a training data set for training the classifier.

Abstract: Methods for transferring a set of data from a first processing device to a second processing device are provided. Pursuant to these methods a secure shell (“SSH”) authentication is performed to authenticate a first user that is logged onto the first processing device to a second user that is logged onto the second processing device. The set of data is divided into a first data subset and a second data subset. The first data subset is encrypted to provide an encrypted data set. The encrypted data set is transferred from the first processing device to the second processing device. The second data subset is also transferred from the first processing device to the second processing device, but without encrypting the second data subset. Related data transfer systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A flow enhanced calcium sulfate product includes a calcium sulfate source material, such as a flue gas desulphurization by-product, is pre-blended with a granular feedstock exhibiting good cementitious properties. The flow enhanced calcium sulfate is fed to a cement mill where it is combined with clinker during a finishing grinding process for portland cement. The flow enhanced calcium sulfate exhibits good flowability without changing the properties of the cement.

Abstract: The invention comprises methods and devices of forecasting future computational needs of an application based on input load, where the application comprises a plurality of processes executed on a plurality of computing devices. The method of the invention proceeds by monitoring at least a computational load characteristic of at least a first process executed on a first computing device and a second process executed on a second computing device. A mathematical relationship between input load and the computational load characteristic is established, and future computational needs are forecasted based on the established mathematical relationship.

Abstract: A flow enhanced calcium sulfate product includes a calcium sulfate source material, such as a flue gas desulphurization by-product, is pre-blended with a granular feedstock exhibiting good cementitious properties. The flow enhanced calcium sulfate is fed to a cement mill where it is combined with clinker during a finishing grinding process for portland cement. The flow enhanced calcium sulfate exhibits good flowability without changing the properties of the cement.

Abstract: A system and method for constructing a user application's Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) namespace in a computer platform employing an ACPI-compatible implementation is disclosed. A traversing function is operable to traverse a kernel ACPI namespace nodal tree and provide the name of the node of the tree to the user application's ACPI namespace. The traversing function may withhold a copy of a particular node if that node is a control method object not included in a list of safe control methods. Another embodiment provides a scheme for assisting a user application's access to a control method object.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a method of detecting catalyst module overheating in a catalytic combustion system is provided. In one example, the method includes detecting one or more signals from at least one probe adapted to obtain values associated with at least one of the outlet gas temperature of a catalyst module and the outlet face temperature of the catalyst module included in a catalytic combustor. The one or more signals are compared with a preselected value associated with catalyst overheating. The detected temperature may be detected over time to determine a rate of change in the temperature. The temperature may be detected with a UV sensor directed to the catalyst outlet face.

Abstract: A method is provided for communicating business information using a network-based system. The system including at least one server coupled to a database and at least one device. The method including creating a plurality of dashboards, storing the dashboards in the database, populating the dashboards using information from the database, and providing the dashboards to a user through the device.

Abstract: A golf club for impelling a golf ball further with thrust force assist. Pressurized fluid from a fluid pump enters the club through the handle assembly and exits out through a fluid nozzle at the back of the club head. The club thus prepared is swung in the normal way. Due to the added thrust force, the club head velocity is greater than it would be without any assist, causing the ball to be impelled further down the fairway and/or teaching the golfer to swing faster. The club further includes a triggering mechanism to control the flow of fluid into the club.