Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for quantizing a machine learning model. The technique includes generating a first set of quantized feature values based on a first set of feature values inputted into the machine learning model and a first set of quantization levels. The technique also includes determining that a first output generated by the machine learning model based on the first set of quantized feature values does not match a second output associated with the first set of feature values. The technique further includes generating a second set of quantized feature values based on the first set of feature values and a second set of quantization levels that is associated with a higher quantization resolution than the first set of quantization levels, and storing a first mapping of the second set of quantized feature values to the first output in a lookup table.

Abstract: Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described.

Abstract: Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described.

Abstract: Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer program, and method are provided for displaying a configuration of a communications network as an overlay on another configuration. A network model is stored that represents a first configuration of a communications network. Further, one or more changes to the first configuration are identified that represent a second configuration of the communications network. The second configuration of the communications network is displayed as an overlay on the first configuration of the communications network to show the one or more changes in connection with the first configuration.

Abstract: A deck of playing cards wherein at least one card comprises a base layer that bears a front surface and a back surface and a substantially planar holographic optical element that is operatively configured to form a holographic image, the holographic optical element disposed at or towards a surface that is selected from the front and back surfaces the at least one card characterized in that the holographic optical element is of a type that is substantially transparent and manufactured to substantially prevent said holographic image from being viewed in a first range of directions with respect to the selected surface and to substantially enable said holographic image to be viewed from a second range of directions that are outside of the first range.

Abstract: A deck of playing cards wherein at least one card comprises a base layer that bears a front surface and a back surface and a substantially planar holographic optical element that is operatively configured to form a holographic image, the holographic optical element disposed at or towards a surface that is selected from the front and back surfaces the at least one card characterised in that the holographic optical element is of a type that is substantially transparent and manufactured to substantially prevent said holographic image from being viewed in a first range of directions with respect to the selected surface and to substantially enable said holographic image to be viewed from a second range of directions that are outside of the first range.

Abstract: A control method for a fuel injection system having a spill valve (20), a nozzle control valve (22) and a valve needle (12) which is engageable with a seating to control fuel injection, wherein the method comprises applying a first drive current signal (30) to the spill valve (22) to move the spill valve (22) into a closed state and applying a second drive current signal (40) to the nozzle control valve (22) to move the nozzle control valve (22) to an open state, thereby to lift the valve needle (12) from the seating to initiate a main injection of fuel. The first drive current signal (30) is modified so as to move the spill valve (20) to an open state during “a spill valve opening period” during which the second drive current signal (40) is modified to move the nozzle control to valve (22) from the open state to a closed state. As a result the valve needle (12) is seated to terminate the main injection of fuel.

Abstract: Methods for making the carboxyalkyl cellulose.

Abstract: A method for making a mixed polymer network by reacting a carboxyalkyl cellulose and a synthetic water-soluble polymer with a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: An input signal having amplitude information is pre-distorted and converted into two pre-distorted signals without amplitude information. The two pre-distorted signals are separately amplified and then recombined to generate a linearized amplified output signal having amplitude information. The pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented using a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. Alternatively, the pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented in circuitry that combines the functions of a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. The amplified, pre-distorted signals are preferably combined using circuitry that provides at least some impedance matching, such as a transformer or a transmission line tee with transmission line stubs.

Abstract: An input signal having amplitude information is pre-distorted and converted into two pre-distorted signals without amplitude information. The two pre-distorted signals are separately amplified and then recombined to generate a linearized amplified output signal having amplitude information. The pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented using a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. Alternatively, the pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented in circuitry that combines the functions of a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. The amplified, pre-distorted signals are preferably combined using circuitry that provides at least some impedance matching, such as a transformer or a transmission line tee with transmission line stubs.

Abstract: Rolling-element bearing components made from high quality steel are subjected to ion nitriding in a plasma as a final step in the manufacturing process to produce a layer with a hardness around 800-1200 HV with a depth no more than 150 &mgr;m. By controlling the conditions no friable surface layer is created and no further steps need to be performed on the component.