Abstract: Techniques facilitating automatic feature extraction from a relational database are provided. In an embodiment, a method can include generating an entity graph based on a relational database, wherein the entity graph comprises a first node associated with a first table in the relational database and a second node associated with a second table in the relational database. In another embodiment, the method can include joining the first table and the second table based on an edge between the first table and the second table defined by the entity graph, wherein a resulting joined table is connected by a column of data. In another embodiment, the method can include extracting a feature from the column of data using a data mining algorithm selected from a set of data mining algorithms based on a type of data in the column of data.

Abstract: Embodiments for using virtual sensor models in an internet of things (IoT) environment by a processor. One or more virtual sensor models are automatically identified according to a semantic graph, having a knowledge domain that links and describes a relationship between observed variables associated with one or more sensors with unobserved variables associated with the IoT environment. The one or more virtual sensor models may be selected for deployment in the IoT environment according to one or more combinations of virtual sensor inputs.

Abstract: Embodiments for network reconstruction from message data by a processor. A digital map may be created using one or more messages of a plurality of vehicles obtained at a plurality of control points of a route network. The digital map may be analyzed to estimate a feasibility of simultaneous trajectories of the plurality of vehicles between selected locations in the route network.

Abstract: Techniques for efficient retrosynthesis analysis are provided. A computer-implemented method for determining whether a target compound can be synthesized using known pathways for similar compounds includes receiving, by a processor, target compound data including a target compound. The method further includes obtaining, by the processor, a similar compound to the target compound, along with a reaction rule for synthesizing the similar compound. The method further includes applying, by the processor, the reaction rule to the target compound to generate a set of precursors. The method further includes generating, by the processor, a notification based on the set of precursors.

Abstract: A boss-type metal-based sandwich rigid-flex board and preparation method thereof are disclosed. The boss-type metal-based sandwich rigid-flex board comprises a rigid sub-plate, a flexible sub-plate, a dielectric layer, and a metal core layer, wherein the metal core layer has front and back sides on which at least one metal boss and at least one heat dissipation area are arranged respectively, the dielectric layer, and the rigid sub-plate and/or the flexible sub-plate are sequentially stacked on the front and back sides of the metal core layer respectively, and each of the rigid sub-plate, the flexible sub-plate and the dielectric layer is provided with a first window area fit with the metal boss, and a second window area corresponding to the heat dissipation area. The boss-type metal-based sandwich rigid-flex board (with a metal boss and a heat dissipation area arranged on the front side) prepared according to the present disclosure uses a metal core layer for heat dissipation.

Abstract: Embodiments for ensemble policy generation for prediction systems by a processor. Policies are generated and/or derived for a set of ensemble models to predict a plurality of target variables for streaming data such that the plurality of policies enables dynamic adjustment of the prediction system. One or more of the policies are updated according to one or more error states of the set of ensemble models.

Abstract: Software that uses actual, historic building management system (BMS) data and/or machine logic to estimate an amount of energy that would have been consumed (and saved) had the BMS been operated under the control of an energy management system (EMS). The software performs the following steps: (i) receiving first actual BMS information relating to operation of a first set of appliance(s) located in a first building during a first time interval; (ii) selecting a first proposed EMS rule set; and (iii) determining a first contrafactual energy resource use value based, at least in part, on the first actual BMS information, with the first contrafactual use value corresponding to an amount of energy resources that would have been consumed by the first set of appliance(s) if the BMS had operated the first set of appliance(s) under control of the first proposed EMS rule set.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification; capable of modulating the activity of CFTR. The invention further provides a method for manufacturing compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The invention further provides methods to their preparation, to their medical use, in particular to their use in the treatment and management of diseases or disorders including Cystic fibrosis and related disorders.

Abstract: A method includes establishing a cost for consumption of a given resource by a given resource consumer for a designated period of time, the cost comprising a fixed cost for consumption of the given resource up to a threshold consumption level for the designated time period and an additional cost associated with consumption of the given resource exceeding the threshold consumption level for the designated period of time, monitoring consumption of the given resource by the given resource consumer, determining whether resource consumption by the given resource consumer is projected to exceed the threshold consumption level over the designated time period, generating an alert responsive to determining that resource consumption by the given resource consumer is projected to exceed the threshold consumption level over the designated time period, and providing the alert for presentation via a user interface of a user device associated with the given resource consumer.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a rigid-flexible circuit board having a flying-tail structure, comprising the following steps: step 1: manufacturing core substrates needed by daughter boards (500), the cord boards needed by each daughter board comprising at least one flexible core substrate (510) and at least one rigid core substrate (520), stacking and laminating the core substrates to manufacture daughter boards, the number of the manufactured daughter boards being equal to the number of second rigid areas (300), and each daughter board comprising a partial first rigid area (110), a flexible area (200), and a second rigid area (300); step 2, stacking the daughter boards obtained in step 1, and pasting polyetherimide covering films (400) on solder-resist areas of adjacent end surfaces of the second rigid areas; and step 3, providing PTFE gaskets (600) between adjacent flexible areas and adjacent second rigid areas, laminating the daughter boards that have been processed in step 2, and laminating the p

Abstract: Various embodiments manage energy generation in a power generation and distribution system. In one embodiment, a set of residual load data is obtained for a given period of time measured at one or more nodes within a power generation and distribution system. The set of residual load data encodes a set of power flow signals. The set of residual load data is analyzed. An amount of power contributed to the set of residual load data by at least one energy generator class is determined based on the analysis of the set of residual load data.

Abstract: A method for generating an operational rule associated with a building management system includes identifying, with a processing device, a first pattern associated with a series of operational observations corresponding to a property of the building management system, correlating a first contextual attribute with the first pattern, and deriving the operational rule at least in part based on the first pattern and the first contextual attribute.

Abstract: A boss-type metal-based sandwich rigid-flex board and preparation method thereof are disclosed. The boss-type metal-based sandwich rigid-flex board comprises a rigid sub-plate, a flexible sub-plate, a dielectric layer, and a metal core layer, wherein the metal core layer has front and back sides on which at least one metal boss and at least one heat dissipation area are arranged respectively, the dielectric layer, and the rigid sub-plate and/or the flexible sub-plate are sequentially stacked on the front and back sides of the metal core layer respectively, and each of the rigid sub-plate, the flexible sub-plate and the dielectric layer is provided with a first window area fit with the metal boss, and a second window area corresponding to the heat dissipation area. The boss-type metal-based sandwich rigid-flex board (with a metal boss and a heat dissipation area arranged on the front side) prepared according to the present disclosure uses a metal core layer for heat dissipation.

Abstract: A method for generating an operational rule associated with a building management system includes identifying, with a processing device, a first pattern associated with a series of operational observations corresponding to a property of the building management system, correlating a first contextual attribute with the first pattern, and deriving the operational rule at least in part based on the first pattern and the first contextual attribute.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drilling method for PCBs with high hole position precision, comprising: step 1 of fixing a PCB on a workbench; step 2 of pre-drilling a to-be-drilled portion of the PCB by using a short-blade drilling tool; and step 3 of deeply drilling the to-be-drilled portion which has been machined in step 2 by using along-blade drilling tool.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a rigid-flexible circuit board having a flying-tail structure, comprising the following steps: step 1: manufacturing core substrates needed by daughter boards (500), the cord boards needed by each daughter board comprising at least one flexible core substrate (510) and at least one rigid core substrate (520), stacking and laminating the core substrates to manufacture daughter boards, the number of the manufactured daughter boards being equal to the number of second rigid areas (300), and each daughter board comprising a partial first rigid area (110), a flexible area (200), and a second rigid area (300); step 2, stacking the daughter boards obtained in step 1, and pasting polyetherimide covering films (400) on solder-resist areas of adjacent end surfaces of the second rigid areas; and step 3, providing PTFE gaskets (600) between adjacent flexible areas and adjacent second rigid areas, laminating the daughter boards that have been processed in step 2, and laminating the p

Abstract: A method for generating an operational rule associated with a building management system includes identifying, with a processing device, a first pattern associated with a series of operational observations corresponding to a property of the building management system, correlating a first contextual attribute with the first pattern, and deriving the operational rule at least in part based on the first pattern and the first contextual attribute.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful for modulating EGFR activity, as well as methods for using such compounds to treat, ameliorate or prevent a condition associated with abnormal or deregulated EGFR activity.

Abstract: Software that uses actual, historic building management system (BMS) data and/or machine logic to estimate an amount of energy that would have been consumed (and saved) had the BMS been operated under the control of an energy management system (EMS). The software performs the following steps: (i) receiving first actual BMS information relating to operation of a first set of appliance(s) located in a first building during a first time interval; (ii) selecting a first proposed EMS rule set; and (iii) determining a first contrafactual energy resource use value based, at least in part, on the first actual BMS information, with the first contrafactual use value corresponding to an amount of energy resources that would have been consumed by the first set of appliance(s) if the BMS had operated the first set of appliance(s) under control of the first proposed EMS rule set.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful for modulating EGFR activity, as well as methods for using such compounds to treat, ameliorate or prevent a condition associated with abnormal or deregulated EGFR activity.