Abstract: Disclosed is a method of classifying visual elements in a region of a video as either foreground or background. The method classifies each visual element in the region as either foreground or background using a first classifier, and expands spatially at least one of the visual elements classified as foreground to form a spatially expanded area. The method then classifies the visual elements in the spatially expanded area as either foreground or background using a second classifier that is more sensitive to foreground than the first classifier.

Abstract: A mounting mat for an exhaust gas treatment device, includes at least one layer comprising inorganic fibers and a heater in thermal communication with the layer. Also disclose is an exhaust gas treatment device comprising an outer housing, a fragile structure located in the housing and the mounting mat located between the housing and the fragile structure. A method is further disclosed for maintaining and/or increasing the temperature of a substrate of an exhaust gas treatment device comprising providing the mounting mat and transferring heat from the heater to the mounting mat in order to maintain and/or increase the temperature of the substrate and/or the exhaust gas treatment device during the battery mode of a hybrid gas/electric vehicle.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for identifying at least one alternate power source to provide power to a portable device during an upcoming time period of use. The method includes monitoring power parameters associated with at least one battery of the portable device and determining, based on the power parameters, whether the at least one battery that is currently coupled to the portable device is capable of powering the portable device for an entirety of an upcoming time period of use. In response to determining the at least one battery is not capable of powering the portable device for the entirety of the upcoming time period of use, identifying at least one alternate power source that may provide power for use during the upcoming time period of use. The method then includes generating and outputting a power management strategy, which utilizes the at least one alternate power source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protecting against, treating, and detecting Fusobacteria infections. Compositions and methods derived from nucleic acid and protein sequences of a 40 kDa Adhesin protein are provided to protect against, treat, and detect Fusobacteria infections in a subject. In one aspect, vaccines capable of inducing an immune response to a 40 kDa Adhesin protein are used to protect against Fusobacteria infection. Also, nucleic acid molecules, proteins, immunogens, antibodies, and antisense molecules derived from the sequences of the 40 kDa Adhesin protein may be used to protect against, treat, and detect Fusobacteria infections in a subject.

Abstract: Embodiments of proppants are described herein. In one embodiment, a proppant for hydraulic fracturing includes a proppant body. The proppant body has a length (L) and an outside diameter (D), and the proppant body length (L) to the proppant body outside diameter (D) ratio (L/D) is about 0.3 to about 5.0. The proppant body includes a space frame, and the space frame includes a plurality of rigid members creating a plurality of openings allowing fluid to flow through the proppant thereby increasing permeability. In another embodiment, a proppant for hydraulic fracturing includes a substantially cylindrical proppant body with a substantially circular cross-sectional area and an internal flow path with a substantially circular cross-sectional.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a compact polymer gel consisting of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), at least one nucleator, at least one filler and at least one fluid medium. The present disclosure also provides a process for the preparation of the compact polymeric gel and fibers from the compact polymeric gel. The fibers prepared in accordance with the present process have tensile strength ranging from 2.5 to 10 GPa and tensile modulus ranging from 110 to 300 GPa.

Abstract: A method of processing a substrate according to a PECVD process is described. Temperature profile of the substrate is adjusted to change deposition rate profile across the substrate. Plasma density profile is adjusted to change deposition rate profile across the substrate. Chamber surfaces exposed to the plasma are heated to improve plasma density uniformity and reduce formation of low quality deposits on chamber surfaces. In situ metrology may be used to monitor progress of a deposition process and trigger control actions involving substrate temperature profile, plasma density profile, pressure, temperature, and flow of reactants.

Abstract: A method of updating a scene model for a foreground segmentation of an input image captured from a camera, is disclosed. One or more visual elements of the input image are determined. A spatial relationship between at least one of the visual elements and the scene model for a foreground segmentation of the input image is determined. The method updates the scene model for determining the foreground segmentation of the input image based on the determined spatial relationship.

Abstract: The present invention is a part of a yarn transfer system used for transferring yarn from a full bobbin to an empty bobbin typically fitted on a winder frame. The invention broadly comprises a yarn traverse device used in transferring a continuously arriving yarn onto an empty bobbin for commencing of winding process during bobbin changeover process in automatic turret winder without any stoppage. This is achieved with the provision of an actuation device that facilitates axial movement of the yarn traverse device. In the present invention, during the bobbin changeover operation, the yarn traverse device is moved axially through the actuation device and allows the traverse guide—while maintaining its normal traverse speed at all times—to move beyond the normal yarn winding zone such that the advancing yarn is within the reach of the yarn grasping device of the ready-to-be-wound empty bobbin. After the yarn transfer is completed, the traverse device moves back to the normal winding zone.

Abstract: A method of detecting a diode fault in an AC signal rectifier circuit, the AC signal rectifier circuit including a plurality of diodes, and being arranged to supply a rectified output voltage to a load, wherein the method includes the steps of deriving an operating value indicative of the ratio of the voltage magnitudes of a first harmonic frequency and another harmonic frequency of the rectified output voltage across the load; and determining whether a fault has occurred in one or more diodes on the basis of the derived operating value. The first harmonic frequency is preferably the fundamental harmonic frequency, and/or the another harmonic frequency is preferably the 6th harmonic frequency.

Abstract: A data storage system and method thereof to access a raid volume in pre-boot environment are provided. The data storage system may include a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a host controller interface coupled to the processor, and a plurality of storage devices coupled to the host controller interface, the plurality of storage devices including a respective plurality of Option Read Only Memories (ROMs). The processor may be configured to execute a system code loaded from one of the plurality of Option ROMs to cause the processor perform operations comprising forming a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) volume from at least two of the plurality of storage devices.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for facilitating an electronic transaction between a merchant device and a first device having limited network connectivity. The method includes the first device detecting a transaction trigger that indicates an electronic transaction, that is remotely processed by a transaction service is to occur. The method further includes, identifying a second device within a predetermined proximity of the first device which has a secondary connection to the transaction service that meets a connection service criteria. The method includes establishing a data pipe that directly connects the first device and the second device. In response to the data pipe being established, the first device configures the second device to reroute all transaction data received via the data pipe to the transaction service and transmits the transaction data to the second device to complete the electronic transaction between the first device and the merchant device.

Abstract: Each independent repeater network may be associated with a respective network weight and a respective group identifier. When two repeater networks with the same group identifier merge, configuration may flow from the network with a higher network weight to the network with a lower network weight. When two repeater networks with different group identifiers merge, configuration may flow from the connecting host interface of a repeater of one of the networks to the connecting client interface of a repeater of the other network. In cases of simultaneous connection between two networks, group identifier change may take precedence over configuration update caused by the merging of the two networks.

Abstract: A computer system records a plurality of cases. Each case is used with a software system. The version of the software system is the same for each case. Each case includes a set of input data. Each case includes an identification of a parent case from which input data in the case was copied unless the case is an original case. The identification of the parent case creates a parent/child relationship between the case and the parent case. The computer system creates a hierarchy of the parent/child relationships among the plurality of cases. The computer system displays a subset of the plurality of cases in response to a search of the plurality of cases. A smaller subset of the plurality of cases is selected as a chosen model for an environment in which an activity is to be performed.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for collaboration for sharing patient records on low computing resources on communication devices. The method includes accessing one or more patient data records via a server, where the one or more patient data records are accessed at a first communication device. The method further includes invoking a communication session with one or more second communication devices, where the communication session includes context information of the one or more patient data records. Further, the method includes sending a request to the server, by at least one of the one or more second communication devices, to access the one or more patient data records, where the request includes the context information. Finally, the method includes receiving, at the at least one of the one or more second communication devices, access to the patient data records, where the access is provided during the communication session.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a host device includes: a transceiver to communicate information on an interconnect; a controller to control operation of the transceiver and to be a master for the interconnect; and a role transfer logic to cause a secondary device to be the master for the interconnect when at least a portion of the host device is to enter into a low power. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An adaptive noise canceling system can include a noise cancellation processor having an audio input for receiving an input audio signal, a microphone input structured to receive one or more microphone signals from a monitored environment, and a filter processor structured to produce a filtering function based on one or more filter parameters. The system can also include an adaptivity processor structured to change the one or more filter parameters in the noise cancellation processor based on a changing operating environment of the adaptive noise canceling system.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and program products are disclosed for producing a task reminder on a device. One method includes detecting, by use of a processor, a task to be completed via a user account in an environment that does not enable the task to be completed. The method also includes tagging the task as an incomplete task. The method includes directing information to be stored. The information associates the incomplete task with the user account, and the information is used to produce a reminder to complete the incomplete task.

Abstract: A method for detecting solutions to a problem using content in online discussion sources. The method includes receiving a request, such request identifying a problem, and searching multiple online discussion sources for content related to the problem. Responsive to finding content related to the problem, the method searches the multiple online discussion sources for a plurality of solutions to the problem. Responsive to finding a plurality of solutions to the problem, the method forms groups containing the solutions from each of the multiple online discussion sources. The method then determines a likeliness to solve the problem for each of the groups and ranks the groups based on the determined likeliness to solve the problem. The method then determines that the rank of at least one group meets a threshold value, wherein the threshold value is based on a confidence in the likeliness to solve the problem.

Abstract: A dual delta-sigma modulator includes a first modulator, a second modulator, and a shared amplifier coupled to the first and second modulators. The first modulator includes an integrator configured to generate a first modulator output signal. The second modulator includes a second integrator configured to generate a second modulator output signal. The shared amplifier is configured to assist the first integrator integrating a difference between a first analog input signal and a first modulator output signal from the first modulator during a first period of time and to assist the second integrator integrate a difference between a second analog input signal and a second modulator output signal from the second modulator during a second period of time.