Abstract: Methods and system of recording work history of a mining node on a blockchain in a blockchain network. The methods may include mining a first block containing a registration generation transaction that includes, within a registration information field, a miner identifier for the mining node; and mining two or more additional blocks in an order, each additional block containing a generation transaction that includes an information field containing the miner identifier, a reference to the generation transaction of the preceding additional block in the order, wherein the registration generation transaction is a first block in the order. Work history may be verified by tracing the recorded work history and validating the miner identifier. Recorded work history may serve as the basis for a reputation score for the miner, which reflects contributed work evidenced by the proof-of-work secured work history.

Abstract: A system for closed-loop control of sub-perception spinal cord stimulation therapy is provided. The system includes an implantable pulse generator (IPG) with an evoked compound action potential (ECAP) recording module and accelerometer. A regression model maps accelerometer data to optimal stimulation parameters for consistent nerve activation. This enables closed-loop therapy in the sub-perception domain where ECAP features are not visually detectable. A clinician programmer applies the model and sub-perception dose to therapy programs deployed to the IPG. The model can be customized to each patient by collecting ECAP and accelerometer data. The mapping reconciles ECAP-based control between perception and sub-perception domains by supplementing unavailable ECAP data with accelerometer data. This improves stimulation therapies for patients receiving sub-perception and multi-sensor paresthesia treatments.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2. Compounds of Formula I, Ia, Ib, Ib-1, Ib-2, Ic, Ic-1, Id-1, and Id-2 may be used in pharmaceutical formulations, and may be used for modulating glucocorticoid receptors.

Abstract: Gas-liquid separation comprising a) feeding a product stream comprising a mixture of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products and water vapour; b) collecting the first liquid at a liquid outlet of the first vapour-liquid separator; c) discharging the first gas stream from a gas outlet of the first vapour-liquid separator; d) feeding the first cooled mixture from the first cooler into a second vapour-liquid separator; e) collecting the second liquid at a liquid outlet of the second vapour-liquid separator; f) discharging the second gas stream from a gas outlet of the second vapour-liquid separator; g) feeding the second gas stream from the gas outlet of the second vapour-liquid separator through a second cooler; h) feeding the second cooled mixture from the second cooler into a third vapour-liquid separator; i) collecting the third liquid at a liquid outlet; and j) discharging the third gas stream from a gas outlet.

Abstract: A method of processing a counting output associated with a counting device comprising: (i) calculating a first time-to-count average value based on time-to-count values obtained for a number of events ‘n’ between events x1 and xn; (ii) measuring a time-to-count value associated with event xn+1; and (iii) calculating a second time-to-count average value based on time-to-count values obtained for the number of events ‘n’ between events x2 and xn+1.

Abstract: An eddy-current mechanism including a rotor rotatable about a rotor axis at least one electrically conductive material coupled to the rotor for rotation therewith, at least one magnet configured to apply a magnetic field extending at least partially orthogonal to the plane of rotation of the conductive member, and characterised in that upon rotation of the rotor, the conductive member is configured to move at least partially radially from the rotor axis into the applied magnetic field.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a flexible pipe to a further flexible pipe in an end-to-end configuration, wherein the apparatus includes and the method utilizes an elongate tubular element having a first and second end and an outer surface comprising a raised central region. At least one vent passage extends at least partially across the raised central region.

Abstract: A method at a computing device including mapping, within a corpus of documents having both natural language terms and computer language terms, each term as a natural language term or a computer language term, thereby creating mapped terms; and applying at least one Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) model to the mapped terms to create topics that correlate the natural language terms and computer language terms.

Abstract: Plasma viewports for high-temperature environments in semiconductor processing equipment are disclosed; such viewports may use a triple-window design, with each window providing particular functionality.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method, system, and computer program product for preparing a CZ state for use in magic state distillation. The embodiment may include initializing a code state across data qubits. The embodiment may include measuring a CZ operator of the codes state on at least one ancilla qubit proximal to the data qubits. The embodiment may include performing additional quantum operations with the CZ state based on the measurement of the at least one ancilla qubit.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and computer readable media for implementing a single data integration platform that supports multiple data access interfaces to a single corpus of stored dynamic data collected from multiple data sources. In embodiments, the data integration platform includes a record tables layer that stores a group of data records and supports a CRUD interface for accessing the data records; a resolution mapping layer that stores a set of entities generated by a many-to-one mapping of data records to entities using entity resolution; and an entities layer that stores resolved entities which may be accessed via either a search interface based on search criteria or a hybrid search interface that supports “get via record id” queries.

Abstract: A method performed by a computing device includes generating a neural network representation of a subjective query and generating a query entigen group as a symbolic architecture representation of the subjective query. The method further includes identifying one or more characteristic entigen categories for a subjective category entigen of the query entigen group. The method further includes generating a symbolic architecture representation of a query response for the subjective query that includes a set of response entigens based on the one or more characteristic entigen categories. The set of response entigens provides an answer for the subjective query.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example locking assembly for an arresting hook system includes a track coupled to a frame of an aircraft. The track includes a forward end and an aft end opposite the forward end. The track includes a first lock positioned at the forward end and a second lock positioned at the aft end. The locking assembly includes a guide coupled to a hook shank of the arresting hook system. The guide is to move along at least a portion of the track, engage the first lock when the hook shank is in a stowed position, and bypass the second lock as the hook shank moves from the stowed position to a deployed position.

Abstract: Cybersecurity reconnaissance, analysis, and scoring uses distributed, cloud or edge-based pools of computing services to provide sufficient scalability for analysis of IT/OT networks using only publicly available characterizations. An in-memory associative array manages a queue of configuration and vulnerability search tasks through at least one public-facing proxy network which uses configurable search nodes to approach the target network with search tools in a desired manner to control certain aspects of the search in order to obtain the desired results, especially when target network behavior adjusts based on counterparty characteristics. A data packet modifier reveals IP addresses of threat actors behind port scans and subsequently block the threat actors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to processes for initiating Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. In particular, the application concerns a process for the initiation of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, the process comprising: (i) providing the reaction zone with a temperature of no more than 140° C.; then (ii) purging the reaction zone with a purge gas comprising N2 at a pressure in the range of 2 barg to 10 barg; then (iii) contacting the catalyst in the reaction zone with a gaseous reaction mixture comprising H2 and CO in a ratio of between 1:1 and 3:1 at a pressure of no more than 20 barg and at a temperature of no more than 140° C.; then (iv) heating the reaction zone to a temperature of at least 200° C.; and (v) pressurizing the reaction zone to a pressure in the range of 30 barg and 45 barg.

Abstract: A method of forming a syngas for producing liquid hydrocarbons, the method comprising: providing a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide, hydrogen and compounds of sulfur; providing a carbon-monoxide-enriched feed gas by passing the feed gas to a reverse-water-gas-shift reaction chamber to convert a portion of the carbon dioxide and a portion of the hydrogen to carbon monoxide and water, and to convert at least a portion of the compounds of sulfur to hydrogen sulfide; passing the carbon-monoxide-enriched feed gas to a carbon-dioxide-removal unit to provide the syngas and a carbon-dioxide-enriched stream, the carbon-dioxide-enriched stream comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide; providing a purified carbon-dioxide stream by passing the carbon-dioxide-enriched stream to a hydrogen-sulfide-removal unit to remove hydrogen sulfide from the carbon-dioxide-enriched stream; and recycling the purified carbon-dioxide stream into the feed gas.

Abstract: Methods and systems for pressure application are provided. A pressure application system comprises a base assembly having an upper profile and a lower profile, a chassis coupled to the base assembly, a ratchet, a handle coupled with the ratchet, and at least on strap retention mechanism coupled to the chassis. The ratchet extends through the chassis and least partially in the base assembly. The handle is coupled with the ratchet such that a movement of the handle moves the ratchet. The at least one strap retention mechanism is configured to receive a strap retention mechanism.

Abstract: A memory instance comprises a plurality of banks of storage cells to store data values, and input/output circuitry shared between the plurality of banks for receiving write data or outputting read data. Each bank of storage cells supports a power saving mode and an operational mode. A control interface receives power control signals for controlling use of the power saving mode. Bank power control circuitry individually controls, for each of a plurality of subsets of banks of storage cells within the same memory instance, whether that subset of banks is in the power saving mode based on the power control signals. For at least one setting for the power control signals, one subset of banks is in the power saving mode while another subset of banks in the same memory instance is in the operational mode. Also disclosed is power control circuitry which selects the power mode to use for each subset of banks and generates the power control signals.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining training data including a plurality of training audio signals and corresponding transcripts. Each training audio signal is spoken by a target speaker in a first accent/dialect. For each training audio signal of the training data, the method includes generating a training synthesized speech representation spoken by the target speaker in a second accent/dialect different than the first accent/dialect and training a text-to-speech (TTS) system based on the corresponding transcript and the training synthesized speech representation. The method also includes receiving an input text utterance to be synthesized into speech in the second accent/dialect. The method also includes obtaining conditioning inputs that include a speaker embedding and an accent/dialect identifier that identifies the second accent/dialect.

Abstract: A mobile device securely communicates with an electronic device within an automobile. The mobile device transmits encrypted spatial state information and the electronic device provides commands to the automobile in response. Spatial state information may include location, motion, or the like. Commands to the automobile may include door unlock commands, remote start commands, horn honk commands, or the like.