Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for advanced text analysis in the field of big data analytics and visualization: Users can now factor text into their predictive models, alongside regression, time/date and categorical information. This is ideal for building models where text content may play a prominent role (e.g., social media or customer service logs). Multiple data types, including text fields, may be combined together in datasets and models, and may be presented in various interactive visualization displays.

Abstract: A routing and wavelength assignment method for use in an optical fiber network includes (i) identifying a path between each node pair in the network, (ii) identifying a block of spectral resource within the spectrum band of the identified path of a selected node pair, (iii) calculating a spectrum entropy value of the identified path of the selected node pair based on a logarithm of the ratio of the number of wavelength channels in each of the one or more blocks, to the total number of wavelength channels across the spectrum band, (iv) iterating (ii) and (iii) in respect of each of the paths between each other node pair in the network, until a spectrum entropy value of all the paths between all the node pairs has been calculated, (v) summing the spectrum entropy value of all of the paths between all of the node pairs to obtain a network spectrum entropy value in respect of a network configuration based on the paths between the node pairs, and (vi) determining from the network spectrum entropy value whether a s

Abstract: A device comprising multiple sliding sleeves actuated using same-sized balls has a resettable seat in an upper sliding sleeve and a non-resettable seat in a lower sliding sleeve. A dropped ball seats on the resettable seat forming a seal. Pressure applied from the surface shifts the resettable seat and an insert. Upon being shifted, the resettable seat releases the ball, which then moves downward to the lower sliding sleeve where the ball lands on the non-resettable seat and shifts the insert. After the first ball is released from the upper sliding sleeve, a biasing device shifts the insert whereby the seat is reset to catch the next ball. A second same-sized ball may then be dropped and land on the now reset first seat to further shift the first insert.

Abstract: A routing and wavelength assignment method for use in an optical fiber system, comprising; (i) identifying a plurality of paths between a source node and a destination node, (ii) selecting one of the plurality of identified paths, (iii) defining within the spectrum band of the selected path one or more blocks of spectral resource, in which each block comprises either: one or more unused wavelength channels, or one or more wavelength channels having the same spectral width, (iv) obtaining an entropy value of the selected path defining the spectrum fragmentation across its spectrum band, based on a logarithm of the ratio of the number of wavelength channels in each of the one or more blocks, to the total number of wavelength channels across the spectrum band, (v) iterating (ii) to (v) until the entropy value of each of the plurality of identified paths has been determined, and (vi) choosing from the plurality of identified paths a path having the lowest entropy value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for building and using decision trees, preferably in a scalable and distributed manner. Our system can be used to create and use classification trees, regression trees, or a combination of regression trees called a gradient boosted regression tree (GBRT). Our system leverages approximate histograms in new ways to process large datasets, or data streams, while limiting inter-process communication bandwidth requirements. Further, in some embodiments, a scalable network of computers or processors is utilized for fast computation of decision trees. Preferably, the network comprises a tree structure of processors, comprising a master node and a plurality of worker nodes or “workers,” again arranged to limit necessary communications.

Abstract: A method for automatically selecting thematically representative music is disclosed. A processor is used for using a theme-related keyword to search a keyword-indexed video repository to retrieve videos associated with the theme-related keyword; analyzing the retrieved videos to select videos with music; and extracting music tracks and features from the selected videos. The method further includes selecting representative music related to the theme from the extracted music tracks using the extracted features; and storing the selected representative music in a processor accessible memory.

Abstract: A method for determining a semantic concept associated with an audio signal captured using an audio sensor. A data processor is used to automatically analyze the audio signal using a plurality of semantic concept detectors to determine corresponding preliminary semantic concept detection values, each semantic concept detector being adapted to detect a particular semantic concept. The preliminary semantic concept detection values are analyzed using a joint likelihood model based on predetermined pair-wise likelihoods that particular pairs of semantic concepts co-occur to determine updated semantic concept detection values. One or more semantic concepts are determined based on the updated semantic concept detection values. The semantic concept detectors and the joint likelihood model are trained together with a joint training process using training audio signals, at least some of which are known to be associated with a plurality of semantic concepts.

Abstract: A method for automatically selecting thematically representative music is disclosed. A processor is used for using a theme-related keyword to search a keyword-indexed video repository to retrieve videos associated with the theme-related keyword; analyzing the retrieved videos to select videos with music; and extracting music tracks and features from the selected videos. The method further includes selecting representative music related to the theme from the extracted music tracks using the extracted features; and storing the selected representative music in a processor accessible memory.

Abstract: We describe a high-level computational framework especially well suited to parallel operations on large datasets. In a system in accordance with this framework, there is at least one, and generally several, instances of an architecture deployment as further described. We use the term “architecture deployment” herein to mean a cooperating group of processes together with the hardware on which the processes are executed. This is not to imply a one-to-one association of any process to particular hardware. To the contrary, as detailed below, an architecture deployment may dynamically spawn another deployment as appropriate, including provisioning needed hardware. The active architecture deployments together form a system that dynamically processes jobs requested by a user-customer, in accordance with customer's monetary budget and other criteria, in a robust and automatically scalable environment.

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for advanced text analysis in the field of big data analytics and visualization: Users can now factor text into their predictive models, alongside regression, time/date and categorical information. This is ideal for building models where text content may play a prominent role (e.g., social media or customer service logs). Multiple data types, including text fields, may be combined together in datasets and models, and may be presented in various interactive visualization displays.

Abstract: A method for controlling a device responsive to an audio signal captured using an audio sensor. A data processor is used to automatically analyze the audio signal using a plurality of semantic concept detectors to determine corresponding preliminary semantic concept detection values, each semantic concept detector being adapted to detect a particular semantic concept. The preliminary semantic concept detection values are analyzed using a joint likelihood model based on predetermined pair-wise likelihoods that particular pairs of semantic concepts co-occur to determine updated semantic concept detection values. One or more semantic concepts are determined based on the updated semantic concept detection values, and the device is controlled responsive to identified semantic concepts. The semantic concept detectors and the joint likelihood model are trained together with a joint training process using training audio signals, at least some of which are known to be associated with a plurality of semantic concepts.

Abstract: A system and method enables users to selectively expose and optionally monetize their data resources, for example on a web site. Data assets such as datasets and models can be exposed by the proprietor on a public gallery for use by others. Fees may be charged, for example, per new model, or per prediction using a model. Users may selectively expose public datasets or public models while keeping their raw data private.

Abstract: A method for determining a semantic concept associated with an audio signal captured using an audio sensor. A data processor is used to automatically analyze the audio signal using a plurality of semantic concept detectors to determine corresponding preliminary semantic concept detection values, each semantic concept detector being adapted to detect a particular semantic concept. The preliminary semantic concept detection values are analyzed using a joint likelihood model based on predetermined pair-wise likelihoods that particular pairs of semantic concepts co-occur to determine updated semantic concept detection values. One or more semantic concepts are determined based on the updated semantic concept detection values. The semantic concept detectors and the joint likelihood model are trained together with a joint training process using training audio signals, at least some of which are known to be associated with a plurality of semantic concepts.

Abstract: A method for controlling a device responsive to an audio signal captured using an audio sensor. A data processor is used to automatically analyze the audio signal using a plurality of semantic concept detectors to determine corresponding preliminary semantic concept detection values, each semantic concept detector being adapted to detect a particular semantic concept. The preliminary semantic concept detection values are analyzed using a joint likelihood model based on predetermined pair-wise likelihoods that particular pairs of semantic concepts co-occur to determine updated semantic concept detection values. One or more semantic concepts are determined based on the updated semantic concept detection values, and the device is controlled responsive to identified semantic concepts. The semantic concept detectors and the joint likelihood model are trained together with a joint training process using training audio signals, at least some of which are known to be associated with a plurality of semantic concepts.

Abstract: An article of clothing for children with a hidden harness attached to the interior of the clothing structure and exterior handholds attached to the hidden harness. When a handhold is pulled, the force is spread over the entire hidden harness allowing the force of the grasp to be evenly distributed across the child's frame. The handholds also provide a place of attachment for an extension tether strap. The clothing structure used may be a full body garment, upper body garment, lower body garment or infant garment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infusion packet comprising a single sealed compartment (16), the compartment having a top (8) and a bottom (9) defined by two transverse seals (7) that are separated by a distance D, the distance D being in the range of 40 to 70 mm, wherein the compartment comprises at least one side gusset (15), the side gusset (15) consisting of two gusset panels (12) and three gusset creases (13, 14).

Abstract: A device to allow a single ball size to actuate at least two downhole tools. Typically when a large number of ball actuated devices are run in a single well the total number of devices is limited by the increasing size of the balls required to actuate each sequential device. By having a mechanism that allows at least two tools to be actuated by each ball size the total number of ball actuated devices may be at least doubled.

Abstract: A method for automatically selecting thematically representative music is disclosed. A processor is used for using a theme-related keyword to search a keyword-indexed video repository to retrieve videos associated with the theme-related keyword; analyzing the retrieved videos to select videos with music; and extracting music tracks and features from the selected videos. The method further includes selecting representative music related to the theme from the extracted music tracks using the extracted features; and storing the selected representative music in a processor accessible memory.

Abstract: A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow. Also, numeric indicia may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used.

Abstract: A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow body at locations indicative of where a particular use of the pillow may occur. Also, use-defining text may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to or separate from each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used.