Abstract: Functional activation-based analysis of deep neural networks uses a structured set of inputs (e.g., input datasets corresponding to different knowledge or datatype domains) are sequentially provided to a pretrained neural network (e.g., according to a block-sequence). The output values for each node in the neural network are recorded and stored as a time-series of layer output values. A statistical analysis of the time-series of layer output values may be fit as a function of the structured set of inputs to generate neural network analysis data that indicate activations of layers within the neural network based on the inputs.

Abstract: Embodiments of a combustor assembly for a turbine engine are generally provided. The combustor assembly includes a first separable portion defining a dome assembly, and a second separable portion defining a deflector assembly. The first separable portion and the second separable portion are coupled together at a fitted interface.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) Z-axis accelerometer can comprise a substrate, a sensor configured to measure an acceleration along an axis that extends in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the substrate, and a spring axis configured to deform axially in response to the acceleration. The sensor can include a comb finger arrangement in which a comb finger overlap area is parallel with the spring axis. Fingers of the comb finger arrangement can extend in a non-sensing direction of lowest restoring force.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards methods of inducing caspase activity. The methods include contacting a cell with a treatment compound represented by the following Formula (I), where the treatment compound is a random copolymer, R1 is selected from hydrogen and a hydroxyl group, R2 is selected from hydrogen and a hydroxyl group, R1 is different than R2, and a sum of x and y is from 4 to 20,000.

Abstract: Provided is a method of transportation information exchange that includes receiving first data from a first aviation data source, such that the first data is provided in a first data format type and determining, based on a set of routing rules, a first aviation consumer of at least a first portion of the first data. The method further includes processing the first portion of the first data into a second data format type associated with the first aviation consumer and providing the first portion of the first data in the second data format type to the first aviation consumer.

Abstract: Techniques are directed to providing a carbon composite product. Such techniques involve providing a bias pattern fabric that extends from a starting side along a run direction, the bias pattern fabric including carbon fiber threads oriented diagonally relative to the run direction. Such techniques further involve impregnating the bias pattern fabric with resinous material to form a run of prepreg material. Such techniques further involve cutting the run of prepreg material lengthwise to the run direction to form multiple tapes.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards methods of inducing caspase activity. The methods include contacting a cell with a treatment compound formed by alkoxylation of an initiator using an oxide.

Abstract: Glucose prediction using machine learning (ML) and time series glucose measurements is described. Given the number of people that wear glucose monitoring devices and because some wearable glucose monitoring devices can produce measurements continuously, a platform providing such devices may have an enormous amount of data. This amount of data is practically, if not actually, impossible for humans to process and covers a robust number of state spaces unlikely to be covered without the enormous amount of data. In implementations, a glucose monitoring platform includes an ML model trained using historical time series glucose measurements of a user population. The ML model predicts upcoming glucose measurements for a particular user by receiving a time series of glucose measurements up to a time and determining the upcoming glucose measurements of the particular user for an interval subsequent to the time based on patterns learned from the historical time series glucose measurements.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for integration of containers with external elements. In some implementations, a server environment is provided using one or more containers. The one or more containers include a first container that is an instance of a software image for an application or service. The first container is run such that the first container performs various operations. For example, access to one or more external elements that reside outside of the software image is initiated. Based on the one or more external elements, a configuration of the first container is changed from what is provided by the software image.

Abstract: Embodiments of a combustor assembly for a turbine engine are generally provided. The combustor assembly includes a first separable portion defining a dome assembly, and a second separable portion defining a deflector assembly. The first separable portion and the second separable portion are coupled together at a fitted interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and using hybrid/capture probes are provided. cDNA sequences from poly-adenylated mRNA are obtained. Each cDNA sequence in a first subset maps to a gene in a plurality of genes. Each cDNA sequence in a second subset maps to a reference genome portion not represented by the plurality of genes. Each gene has a corresponding plurality of transcripts. The cDNA sequences are exposed to at least 2×103 nucleic acid baits between K1 and K2 residues long, forming nucleic acid bait—sequence read complexes. Each nucleic acid bait that hybridizes to a cDNA sequence mapping to a gene selectively hybridizes to a first subset or another subset of transcripts corresponding to the gene. Each transcript of each gene is hybridizable to a nucleic acid bait in the at least 2×103 nucleic acid baits. The nucleic acid bait—sequence read complexes are captured and analyzed.

Abstract: A system and device for a removably attachable golf cart cooler. Embodiments of the golf cart cooler provide for a soft-shell cooler that is removably attachable to the front of a motorized golf cart, the cooler comprising a continuous retention strap positioned across the exterior of the cooler. The continuous retention strap may comprise fasteners for attaching the golf cart cooler to a golf cart. While attached, the continuous strap can help to distribute weight across the entire length of the continuous strap, alleviating tension on the fasteners. Additionally, the continuous strap can act as a retention member, aiding in maintaining the shape and rigidity of the cooler and preventing contents from falling out.

Abstract: Provided is a method of transportation information exchange that includes receiving first data from a first aviation data source, such that the first data is provided in a first data format type and determining, based on a set of routing rules, a first aviation consumer of at least a first portion of the first data. The method further includes processing the first portion of the first data into a second data format type associated with the first aviation consumer and providing the first portion of the first data in the second data format type to the first aviation consumer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article for moisturizing skin comprising a fibrous substrate including cotton and polyester, impregnated and thermally cured with a mixture of beeswax and mineral oil. A method for manufacturing the article comprising the steps of providing an article including cotton and polyester; heating a quantity of beeswax with a quantity of mineral oil over heat to form a mixture; saturating the article with the mixture until either one or both of visual clues or auditory cues are provided to signal uniform impregnation; drying the article; applying alcohol to the article to remove a portion of the mineral oil from the article; applying detergent to the article to remove the alcohol and the residual mineral oil from the article; absorbing the residual beeswax on the article by a cloth sleeve; and thermal curing the remaining mixture on the article.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for conversion and restoration of computer environments to container-based implementations. In some implementations, an archive of configuration data for a server system is obtained, where the server system includes at least one application. A set of multiple software images is generated, where the multiple software images are generated such that they divide the functionality of at least one application among the respective containers. In generating the set of multiple software images, settings of the at least one application are identified based on the configuration data in the archive, a subset of the settings is selected for each of the software images, and the selected subsets of settings are converted into converted subsets of settings for the respective software images.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle system using a wearable device is disclosed. The method includes, while a wrist-wearable device is communicatively coupled with a vehicle system, detecting, via a wrist-wearable device worn by a user, a hand gesture performed by the user. In accordance with a determination that the hand gesture is associated with a vehicle-control action, the method further includes identifying a device of the vehicle system associated with the vehicle-control action, and providing instructions to the vehicle system to cause performance of the vehicle-control action at the device of the vehicle system. The hand gesture is an in-air hand gesture or a surface-contact gesture.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for processing biomolecules (e.g., nucleic acid molecules, proteins) from a sample. A method for processing biomolecules may comprise hybridizing a probe molecule to a target region of a nucleic acid molecule (e.g., a ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule) and barcoding the probe-nucleic acid molecule complex or derivatives thereof. Such a method can comprise performing a nucleic acid reaction, e.g., extension, denaturation, and amplification. A method for processing a sample may comprise hybridizing probes to (i) target regions of a nucleic acid molecule (e.g., RNA molecule) and (ii) a reporter oligonucleotide of a feature binding group, and barcoding the probe-associated molecules. One or more processes of the methods described herein may be performed within a partition, such as a droplet or well.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a robotically controlled satellite refueling tool and associated robotically controlled support and site preparation tools which facilitates on-orbit refueling by teleoperation of fill/drain valves of various designs and dimensions on satellites not originally prepared for on-orbit servicing, through the installation of quick connect safety valves, using vision-based feedback as well as feedback from sensors embedded in the refueling tool to operate a suite of adaptable and adjustable mechanisms. The refueling tool has an open architecture to allow a refueling tool vision system to see the fill/drain valve and the section of the refueling tool that is engaged with the fill/drain valve. The support tools include a blanket cutter tool, a blanket handler tool, a wire cutter tool, a gripper tool, and the site preparation tools include a B-nut removal tool and a crush seal removal tool.

Abstract: An asset controller 1 is configured to selectively operate each of a plurality of fast-and slow-response assets 8, 9 in response to demand therefore, such that the slow-response asset 9 can be supported by a fast-response asset 8 at the start of a time-shift operation, to deliver the required response immediately and during the slow-response asset's 9 response time.

Abstract: This invention discloses two novel antenna assemblies that protect a radio antenna from the elements and permit effective stealthy use with very high performance, and corresponding manufacturing methods. It also discloses a novel assembly for reducing or eliminating radio-frequency interference among electronic equipment such as may be attached to an antenna system, and corresponding manufacturing methods, and systems and methods for model-based radiotelecommunications comprising computing control and command data from one or more multivariate models to operatively control the transmission or reception performance of radioelectronics and antenna systems by computing over the model data to achieve the best performance according to one or more transmission characteristics or user goals.