Abstract: A method reduces storage usage during processing of a neural network performed by an information processing apparatus comprising a storage. The network may be represented by operators that operate on an input feature map and generate an output feature map. A representation of the network is generated as a linear sequence of operators. Operators are identified in the sequence that cannot form part of a cascade and are to be processed with the entire input and output feature map of the respective operator in the storage. The method forms one or more cascades of two or more successive operators in the sequence for which the input feature map of each operator of the cascade is processed in portions, which portions are less than the entire input feature map.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a vehicle with a body panel including a flexible fabric. An example vehicle includes a frame and a body panel attached to the frame and providing an exterior surface of the vehicle. The body panel includes a flexible fabric material.

Abstract: An example printhead includes a set of circulation channels for flowing a fluid therethrough, the set of nozzles including higher-pressure channels and lower-pressure channels; a first nozzle array having a first nozzle; a second nozzle array having a second nozzle, the first nozzle and the second nozzle forming a row region; a first inter-channel passage fluidically coupling the first nozzle to a first pair of adjacent circulation channels, the first pair including a higher-pressure channel on a first side of a lower-pressure channel; and a second inter-channel passage fluidically coupling the second nozzle to a second pair of adjacent circulation channels, the second pair including a higher-pressure channel on a second side of a lower-pressure channel, the second side being opposite the first side.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided to adapt computer modeling of an infectious disease based on noisy data and perform hyperlocal prediction of infectious disease dynamics and risks. Case report data is received and a trained background noise computer model is applied to generate first prediction results predicting infectious disease dynamics. The trained background noise computer model is trained to model infectious disease dynamics assuming that there is no community spread of the infectious disease. A first error measure of the first prediction results is determined and, in response to the first error measure being lower than a threshold value, the first prediction results are selected to output as predicted infectious disease dynamics. In response to the first error measure being equal/greater than the threshold value, second prediction results are selected. The second prediction results are generated by applying a trained infectious disease computer model to the received case report data.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and system to distribute or compact coffee grounds, such as to form a puck in a portafilter. The methods, apparatus, and system may be used to compact coffee grounds wherein a resulting puck of coffee grounds in the portafilter has an even level, a uniform and or continuous density distribution, results in no or reduced formation of channels, no or reduced squirting of extracted coffee, and results in consistent and repeatable results. The methods, apparatus, and system may be used to form multiple layers in a puck, for use in preparing layered espresso.

Abstract: A breakaway sash lug assembly for a hung window includes a sash mount seat attachable to a window sash and a lug body rigidly attached to the sash mount seat via a releasable coupling that is configured to release at least one side of the lug body from the sash mount seat upon application a relatively small external force on the lug body. The releasable coupling may inhibit damage from inadvertent contact between the lug body and other portions of the hung window, for example during tilting of the sash for cleaning. The releasable coupling may include a hinge and a latch and/or a snap attachment.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a protein having at least 69% sequence identity with the protein according to SEQ ID No: 1 or an immunogenic fragment of this protein, for use in a prophylactic method to protect a pig against an infection with Haemophilus parasuis serotype 4 and an infection with Haemophilus parasuis serotype 5, by administering a vaccine to the pig, the vaccine comprising the protein or the immunogenic fragment thereof as an antigen. The invention also pertains to a vaccine, a method to manufacture such a vaccine and a method to protect a pig against H. parasuis.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for hyperlocal prediction of epidemic dynamics and risks. Regional machine learning training is performed on an infectious disease computer model at least by: receiving first case report data; pre-processing the first case report data to remove noise at least by applying a smoothening algorithm to form first smoothed data; aggregating the first smoothed data into regional data, wherein aggregating the first smoothed data comprises correlating the first smoothed data to a target region corresponding to a population; and training the model using the regional data. The trained model is executed on new second case report data for the target region and automatic monitoring of performance of the model is performed according to a prediction accuracy of the model. In response to the prediction accuracy being below a predetermined threshold, automatic retraining is initiated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a control valve (110), wherein the control valve (110) is configured to control a flow of heat transfer fluid to a thermal energy extraction unit (108). The method comprising: reviewing (S402) a demand signal for the control valve (110); checking (S404) if the demand signal is indicative of setting the control valve (110) in a hysteresis interval for the control valve (110); and upon the demand signal is indicative of setting the control valve (110) in the hysteresis interval, alternatingly (S406) setting the control valve (110) in an open state above the hysteresis interval and setting the control valve (110) in a closed state.

Abstract: A low cost and low air resistance belt support structure for an endless belt conveyor of an inkjet printer can be achieved with the belt support structure being provided over a suction chamber. The belt support structure includes a plurality of longitudinal, narrow support beams positioned spaced apart from one another and parallel to one another in a transport direction of the belt to define a flat support plane for the belt. The support beams provides a relatively small contact area with the belt, which results in low friction The support beams further allow for a relatively large open area between them to achieve a low air resistance.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer programming products for generating, rendering and/or displaying a computer-generated virtual environment as augmented reality and/or virtual reality. The physical boundaries containing the active area where the virtual environments are rendered and displayed are established. Based on the constraints and characteristics of the physical boundaries, virtual environments are mapped using assets from real, historical and/or fictitious locations. The assets can be dynamically re-sized and distanced to fit constraints of the physical space. Based on historical levels of interactivity with the selected environments, the virtual assets can be sorted and tagged as points of interest or filler assets, then mapped to the virtual environment using GAN technology and other machine learning techniques to re-create unique versions of the selected environments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for connecting two panels together. A recess is formed in the edge of one panel, and an insert is pressed into and held within the recess. The top of the insert includes holes for receiving epoxy, and epoxy conducting shafts and circuits formed on the outside of the insert assist in the encapsulation of the insert within the panel edge. The top of the insert includes an aperture formed such that a fastener can be received into a cavity formed in the recess and then driven to be secured into a fastener-receiving insert installed into the second panel.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a protein having at least 69% sequence identity with the protein according to SEQ ID No: 1 or an immunogenic fragment of this protein, for use in a prophylactic method to protect a pig against an infection with Haemophilus parasuis by administering a vaccine to the pig, the vaccine comprising the protein or the immunogenic fragment thereof as an antigen. The invention also pertains to a vaccine, a method to manufacture such a vaccine and a method to protect a pig against H. parasuis.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method can control one or more screed extensions or extenders of a paving machine. Such control can include identifying a location of an undesirable surface condition of a mat paved on a base by the paving machine using data from one or more sensors associated with a screed extension; characterizing the undesirable surface condition of the mat; and adjusting a height and/or an angle of attack of an extension plate of the screed extension to prevent future occurrences of the undesirable surface condition responsive to the identification and characterization of the undesirable surface condition. The location of the undesirable surface condition can represent a start of the undesirable surface condition in a transverse direction of the paving machine and can be associated with either an interface between the screed extension and a main screed or outward of the interface, along a length of the extension plate of the screed extension.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and kits for determining a SARS-CoV-2 strain in a sample. The invention further provides methods and kits for detecting a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in a target nucleic acid, wherein the target nucleic acid is a SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid. The invention further provides methods and kits for detecting one or more antibody biomarkers in a sample.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided to hypothetical scenario evaluations with regard to infectious disease dynamics based on similar regions. A user definition of a hypothetical scenario for a target region is received which specifies scenario features affecting an infectious disease spread amongst a population within the target region. Other predefined regions, in the set of predefined regions, having similar region characteristics to the target region are identified and attributes of the other predefined regions corresponding to the scenario features are identified. Modified model parameter(s) for an infectious disease computer model are derived based on the identified attributes. An instance of the infectious disease computer model is configured with the modified model parameter(s) and the instance is executed on case report data for the target region to generate a prediction for an infectious disease spread in the target region according to the hypothetical scenario, which is then output.

Abstract: A method of forming a memory device includes: forming a first layer stack and a second layer stack successively over a substrate, the first layer stack and the second layer stack having a same layered structure that includes a dielectric material, a channel material over the dielectric material, and a source/drain material over the channel material; forming openings that extend through the first layer stack and the second layer stack; forming inner spacers by replacing portions of the source/drain material exposed by the openings with a first dielectric material; lining sidewalls of the openings with a ferroelectric material; forming gate electrodes by filling the openings with an electrically conductive material; forming a recess through the first layer stack and the second layer stack, the recess extending from a sidewall of the second layer stack toward the gate electrodes; and filling the recess with a second dielectric material.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to computing security and privacy. In some embodiments, a computing device provides, to a service computing system, a service request that identifies an action and includes an anonymous identifier for a user of the computing device. The computing device receives, from the service computing system, a score request for a trustworthiness score indicative of the user's trustworthiness. In response to receiving the score request from the service computing system, the computing device provides information indicative of the user's identity to a scoring computing system and receives the trustworthiness score and a corresponding score signature from the scoring computing system. In response to receiving the score and the score signature from the scoring computing system, the computing device provides the score to the service computing system.

Abstract: A brake pad for a vehicle disk brake assembly includes a backing plate configured to support a brake lining. A plurality of openings extend through the backing plate to define retaining members. A shim includes a base and tabs extending into the openings to secure the shim to the backing plate. Each tab includes a first portion extending away from the base and a curved second portion extending from the first portion back towards the base.

Abstract: Devices and methods related to drying absorbent articles with water reactive materials are generally described.