Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.

Abstract: Skyramp reduces or eliminates challenges encountered in testing of cloud native applications by providing an interactive testing product by which users can probe a set of microservices in insolation by mocking dependencies. Skyramp is configured for local integration, performance, and load testing, and works with any language. Skyramp reduces the burden of testing by making it easy to deploy (locally or remotely) any subset of the application or target by automatically mocking in the cluster the necessary dependencies, enabling interaction with targets by triggering any endpoints needed during the testing, and storing functional and performance tests for quick future access/use.

Abstract: Skyramp reduces or eliminates challenges encountered in testing of cloud native applications by providing an interactive testing product by which users can probe a set of microservices in insolation by mocking dependencies. Skyramp is configured for local integration, performance, and load testing, and works with any language. Skyramp reduces the burden of testing by making it easy to deploy (locally or remotely) any subset of the application or target by automatically mocking in the cluster the necessary dependencies, enabling interaction with targets by triggering any endpoints needed during the testing, and storing functional and performance tests for quick future access/use.

Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column during a medialized posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure.

Abstract: A crop prediction system performs various machine learning operations to predict crop production and to identify a set of farming operations that, if performed, optimize crop production. The crop prediction system uses crop prediction models trained using various machine learning operations based on geographic and agronomic information. Responsive to receiving a request from a grower, the crop prediction system can access information representation of a portion of land corresponding to the request, such as the location of the land and corresponding weather conditions and soil composition. The crop prediction system applies one or more crop prediction models to the access information to predict a crop production and identify an optimized set of farming operations for the grower to perform.

Abstract: A method for determining discharge area in hydraulic stimulation operations is provided that includes obtaining one or more treatment data inputs from a well system, and determining a discharge area by applying the one or more treatment data inputs to a function that determines discharge area in terms of volumetric flow rate of the fracturing fluid, wherein the discharge area is a total area of all downhole exits through which the fracturing fluid exits a wellbore into a subterranean formation.

Abstract: An exemplary computer-implemented method for administering one or more treatments to a plant in a greenhouse comprises: receiving data associated with the plant; providing the received data to a trained machine-learning prediction model to obtain: a first set of health predictions of the plant corresponding to a present time; and a second set of health predictions of the plant corresponding to a future time; determining whether the plant is unhealthy or lagging a growth trajectory based on: a first comparison based on the first set of health predictions and observed health of the plant at the present time, and a second comparison based on the second set of health predictions and a future production goal of the plant; if the plant is unhealthy or lagging the growth trajectory, identifying the treatments for the plant; and controlling one or more robots in the greenhouse to administer the treatments.

Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for generating probabilities, for example for displaying on a video feed, which may be generated or adjusted using machine learning and/or artificial intelligence. One embodiment includes a method for generating and adjusting probabilities. the generated probabilities in order to create and display probability graphics on a display device. The graphics may be generated and/or updated using artificial intelligence or machine learning. Display information may be updated in real-time as changes are made in the game (e.g. a player injury, substitutions, changing weather conditions, etc.). The changes may be detected by a detection system on the field, attached to players or equipment.

Abstract: A suspension arm assembly includes at least three horizontally aligned members relatively rotatable about each other, each adjacent pair of the at least three horizontally aligned members being connected to each other by a joint; a conduit pathway for positioning at least one conduit such that the at least one conduit extends along the at least three horizontally aligned members, outward of a load bearing periphery of the at least three horizontally aligned members; a brake system comprising a brake at each joint for selectively preventing movement of respective adjacent ones of the at least three horizontally aligned members about the joint; and at least one shell arranged about the at least three horizontally aligned members and the conduit pathway.

Abstract: A method for enhancing digital imagery. The method comprises receiving a linear, intensity-based image of an environment. A histogram of intensity values is generated for a plurality of pixels within the linear, intensity-based image. Based on the histogram of intensity values, local contrast enhancement is applied to the linear, intensity-based image to generate a contrast enhanced version of the linear, intensity-based image, and artificial colorization is applied to the linear, intensity-based image to generate an artificially colorized version of the linear, intensity-based image. A composite image of the environment is then generated based on at least a portion of the contrast enhanced version of the linear, intensity-based image and at least a portion of the artificially colorized version of the linear, intensity-based image.

Abstract: A system for obtaining dark current images includes one or more processors and one or more hardware storage devices storing instructions that are executable by the one or more processors to configure the system to perform various acts. The acts include obtaining a first image frame, generating a first low-pass filtered image by applying a low-pass filter to the first image frame, and generating a first estimated dark current image by subtracting the first low-pass filtered image from the first image frame.

Abstract: A suspension arm assembly including at least three horizontally aligned members relatively rotatable about each other. Each adjacent pair of members are connected to each other by a joint. At least one conduit extends along the at least three horizontally aligned members, with the at least one conduit being routed horizontally along the horizontally aligned members and not being located within a periphery of the at least three horizontally aligned members.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to underground horizontal directional drills and, more particularly, to aspects of drill operation, ground anchoring, and operator assistance features. In some embodiments, a drill is provided that includes an anchor assembly and/or a rear stabilizer that may pivot relative to a carriage frame of the drill. In other embodiments, a roller bearing system that permits the carriage to translate along the carriage frame is provided. In still other embodiments, rests to support the drill rod during makeup and breakout are described.

Abstract: A system for obtaining dark current images includes one or more processors and one or more hardware storage devices storing instructions that are executable by the one or more processors to configure the system to perform various acts. The acts include obtaining a first image frame, generating a first low-pass filtered image by applying a low-pass filter to the first image frame, and generating a first estimated dark current image by subtracting the first low-pass filtered image from the first image frame.

Abstract: A material handling system sorts materials utilizing a vision system of multiple vision devices configured with single board computers that each implement an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification by sorting devices that are each coupled to one of the vision devices.

Abstract: An example method comprises identifying a plurality of zones of a spectrogram of an audio sample associated with an operation cycle of an imaging device, generating a set of audio models by transforming the audio sample to a power spectrum and identifying a plurality of audio features within the power spectrum and for the plurality of zones, generating a plurality of simulated audio samples using the set of audio models by adjusting an audio feature of the plurality of audio features, and outputting a set of training data including the audio sample and the plurality of simulated audio samples to train a predictive model indicative of a predicted failure of the imaging device.

Abstract: A spinal implant configured for positioning within a space between adjacent vertebral bodies includes an upper end plate including an outer surface extending between first and second end surfaces and opposed side surfaces. The outer surface includes a first convex profile extending between the first and second end surfaces and a second convex profile extending between the opposed side surfaces. The first convex profile and the second convex profile have different curvatures. The spinal implant further includes a lower end plate and a core disposed between the upper and lower end plates and coupled thereto. A method of assembling a spinal implant and a method of performing spinal surgery are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for determining discharge area in hydraulic stimulation operations is provided that includes obtaining one or more treatment data inputs from a well system, and determining a discharge area by applying the one or more treatment data inputs to a function that determines discharge area in terms of volumetric flow rate of the fracturing fluid, wherein the discharge area is a total area of all downhole exits through which the fracturing fluid exits a wellbore into a subterranean formation.