Abstract: Techniques for determining an error model associated with a system/subsystem of vehicle controller are discussed herein. To determine whether a complex system (which may be uninspectable) is able to operate safely, errors can be introduced into operating regimes (scenarios) to validate the safe operation of such a system. By comparing captured and/or generated vehicle data with ground truth data, an error of the system can be statistically quantified and modeled. The statistical model can be used to introduce errors to the scenario to perturb the scenario to test, for example, a vehicle controller. Based on a simulation of the vehicle controlled in the perturbed scenario, a safety metric associated with the vehicle controller can be determined, as well as causes for any failures.

Abstract: A system for masking tax data during collaborative preparation of an electronic tax return, the system includes a server computer having a tax return preparation program running thereon. The system also includes a tax return preparation computer having a first browser program running thereon. The system further includes a support computer having a second browser program running thereon. Moreover, the system includes a network operatively coupling the server computer, tax return preparation computer, and the support computer. The first browser includes a masking module configured to automatically mask a tax datum without user intervention before transmitting the tax datum to the server computer for subsequent transmission to the support computer. The tax datum is masked in real time during collaborative preparation of the electronic tax return.

Abstract: Solvent cartridges for fluid mixture dispensing devices are disclosed. One disclosed solvent cartridge comprises a solvent chamber exposed to atmospheric pressure, a straw located in the solvent chamber and in air-tight fluid communication with a filter assembly along a line of air-tight fluid communication, a sealed device interface in air-tight fluid communication with the filter assembly along the line of air-tight fluid communication, and a filter located in the filter assembly. The filter is positioned across the line of air-tight fluid communication to filter solvent from the solvent chamber.

Abstract: Simulating realistic movement of an object, such as a vehicle or pedestrian, that accounts for unusual behavior may comprise generating an agent behavior model based at least in part on output of a perception component of an autonomous vehicle and determining a difference between the output and log data that includes indications of an actual maneuver of location of an object. Simulating movement of an object may comprise determining predicted motion of the object using the perception component and modifying the predicted motion based at least in part on the agent behavior model.

Abstract: A combustor assembly for a heat engine is generally provided. The combustor assembly includes a liner wall defining a combustion chamber, and a deflector assembly. The deflector assembly includes a radially extended first wall disposed adjacent to the combustion chamber, and further an axially extended second wall disposed forward of the first wall and adjacent thereto. The second wall is coupled to the liner wall.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a part is characterized by obtaining data representing a distress rank model (DRM) and a cumulative damage model (CDM) for the part. Based on the data, the method ascertains a DRM value for the part and a CDM value for the part. The method determines whether the DRM value is at or above a predetermined DRM threshold and whether a CDM value is at or above a predetermined CDM threshold. If either the DRM value or the CDM value is at or above at least one respective threshold, an action related to the part is generated.

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: 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: An indoor gardening appliance includes a grow module that is rotatably mounted within a grow chamber and that defines pod apertures for receiving a plurality of plant pods. A hydration system includes a discharge nozzle positioned within the grow chamber for selectively discharging a mist of nutrients. An electrostatic charging assembly is coupled to the discharge nozzle for selectively charging the mist of nutrients. By contrast, the plant pods may be electrically coupled to a grounding assembly for selectively grounding the root end of the plant pods. In this manner, the roots of the plants may have an opposing charge relative to the mist of nutrients such that the mist of nutrients are attracted to and deposited on the roots of plants.

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: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to generate a predictive asset health quantifier of a turbine engine. An example apparatus includes a performance model analyzer to determine a fleet behavior parameter by generating a reference performance model using historical information for a fleet of operators using turbine engines, generate a residual performance model based on calculating a difference between the fleet behavior parameter and a plurality of operator behavior parameters, identify an operator as a candidate improvement target based on comparing the operator behavior parameters corresponding to the operator to the fleet in the residual performance model, and determine an adjusted operator behavior parameter for the candidate improvement target.

Abstract: Two devices can be connected for communication by a wireless connection, where those devices will function as master and slave devices with respect to that connection. A slave device to a connection can perform changes to the connection on behalf of an application, subsystem, or other such source on either the slave device or a master device. These changes can include changes to connection parameter values, or can include state changes such as to perform a disconnect action. Enabling the slave device to perform these actions can help to bypass any restrictions that would otherwise prevent these actions being performed from a master device to the connection.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for scheduling and controlling a mobile cleaning robot based on a seasonal or environmental debris accumulation event are discussed. A mobile cleaning robot receives a seasonal cleaning schedule corresponding to a seasonal or environmental debris accumulation event. The seasonal cleaning schedule includes instructions to clean a. portion of the mobile robot's environment having a debris state varied seasonally. The mobile cleaning robot executes a cleaning mission in the environment in accordance with the seasonal cleaning schedule.

Abstract: An innovative hexagonet provides a unique surface structure to achieve optimal tribological performance of any solid objects. The hexagonet comprises fractal hexagons and each fractal hexagon include regular hexagons in fractal form that can reduce friction and improve interactions of an object with any other objects and environment, thereby increasing the performance and reliability of the object by increasing balance and consistency in motion and at rest. Once integrated to the object, the hexagonet can form a protective surface which is repellent to other matter, thus, providing slippery, anti-fouling and anti-bacterial properties. Additionally, the protective surface creates a tribological effect which significantly reduces heat and disturbance, contamination and wear and tear resulting in reduction of energy consumption of the object. Further, the versatile and effective hexagonet can provide various applications to the object in solid-to-solid, solid-to-liquid, solid-to-air interactions, etc.

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 R1 is selected from hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to about 16 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from a hydroxyl group, a tosylate group, an alkoxy group of the formula OR3 where R3 is selected from an alkyl group having from 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, or an ester group of the formula OCOR4, where R4 is an alkyl group having from 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, and n is from 4 to 46,000, with the proviso that when R1 is hydrogen and R2 is a hydroxy group the treatment compound has a number average molecular weight from 10,100 to 2,000,0000 g/mol.

Abstract: First content may be obtained in response to identifying a first physical element of a first object type. The first content may be associated with the first object type. Second content may be obtained in response to identifying a second physical element of a second object type. The second content may be associated with the second object type. The second physical element may be detected as being within a threshold distance of the first physical element. Third content may be generated based on a combination of the first content and the second content. The third content may be associated with a third object type that is different from the first object type and the second object type. The third content may be displayed on the display.

Abstract: A mechanism for efficient event scheduling for a wireless communication module. The event scheduling is performed by employing a tree-based structure for organising/arranging desired events by desired initiation time, and selecting an event to be performed by the wireless communication module using the tree-based structure. Conflicting events are resolved using a probabilistic scheduling approach.