Abstract: A computer system for executing a processing graph including: (A) accessing a graph definition of the processing graph from a nodes database, each node of the processing graph representing a component of computation performed by at least one program referenced by that node; (B) constructing the processing graph in the at least one memory device; (C) identifying at least one group of nodes in the processing graph; (D) traversing the at least one group of nodes; (E) upon visiting a node of the at least one group of nodes, accessing a node definition of the node from the nodes database, the node definition identifying a program referenced by the node; (F) executing the program to generate an output; and (G) passing the output to a parent node of the node, the parent node using the output during processing of the parent node.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include modeling of seller profiles and behaviors on an e-commerce site to induce more listings and sales within the e-commerce site. For every seller and potential seller on the e-commerce site, their behaviors is to be understood and modeled in order to draw out more listings and completed sales per seller. An example embodiment of the present disclosure includes receiving a first information listing. At least one classification of the information listing may be generated performing at least one machine-learning (ML) process based at least in part on at least one ML model and the first information listing. A recommendation based on the classification of the first information listing may be generated. The recommendation may be recommending. A second information listing may be created.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a transport dispatch system for marketplace curve sales transaction system are described herein. An embodiment operates by receiving, from a seller, an indication to sell a for sale item through an electronic marketplace. An item curve for the for sale item and a seller curve for the seller are generated. A sales curve is generated for the for sale item based on modifying the seller curve for the for sale item based on the item curve. A display of the sales curve is provided for the for sale item and an approval is received via a user interface. The electronic marketplace is monitored based on the approved sales curve, and the for sale item is sold for the seller based on a correspondence between the list price of the for sale item and a bid price.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a transport dispatch system for marketplace curve purchase transaction system are described herein. An embodiment operates by receiving an indication to buy a desired item from a buyer through an electronic marketplace. An item curve for the desired item and a buyer curve for the buyer are generated. A purchase curve for the desired item is generated based on modifying the buyer curve based on the item curve, the item curve indicating a demand for the item. A display of the purchase curve is provided via a user interface, through which an approval of the purchase curve is received. The desired item is monitored across the electronic marketplace and purchased for the buyer based on the approved purchase curve.

Abstract: In some implementations, an optical assembly includes an optical power monitor to receive a portion of an optical beam and to perform a measurement on the portion of the optical beam; an optical tap to tap the optical beam and provide the portion of the optical beam; and an optical element to allow the portion of the optical beam from the optical tap to propagate toward the optical power monitor, wherein the optical element includes an absorptive material to absorb light other than the portion of the optical beam that is propagated toward the optical power monitor.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to processes for preparing nicotinic acid derivatives that are useful in the chemical arts, such as in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products or agrochemicals. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to novel processes for preparing certain nicotinic acid derivatives.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for frame-accurate navigation of a media file. A multi-pass encoding application executing on a media content server encodes a set of file-based images associated with a media file using a first set of encoding parameters to generate a first encoded media file. The multi-pass encoding application encodes the first encoded media file using a second set of encoding parameters to generate a second encoded media file. The first encoded media file and second encoded media file are stored on the media content server and/or or other media content servers. Content delivery applications executing on these media content servers receive a request associated with the media file from a web browsing application, determine a type of the web browsing application, and transmit either the first encoded media file or the second encoded media file based on the type of web browsing application.

Abstract: Methods of shaping a glass sheet include providing a shaping support for supporting the glass sheet; providing a press bending apparatus comprising at least a first and a second mould member, each mould member being movable relative to the shaping support; heating the glass sheet; positioning the glass sheet on the shaping support; moving at least one of the shaping support and the press bending apparatus toward the other to press the glass sheet in a first region thereof between the shaping support and the first mould member; moving the second mould member relative to the first mould member to press the glass sheet in a second region thereof, and moving the first mould member relative to the shaping support to further press the glass sheet in the first region thereof between the first mould member and the shaping support. Apparatus useful to carry out the methods is also described.

Abstract: An optical locker may include an assembly. The assembly may include a beam splitter, configured to split an input beam into at least three beams; an etalon having at least three regions, positioned so that each beam passes through a different region; a detector configured to measure output intensities, Tn, of the etalon for the beam; and a controller configured to determine a ratio, Ta/Tb, of the output intensities, wherein that ratio has a slope at the output intensities which is above a threshold, obtain a target frequency of the input beam, and determine an actual frequency of the input beam based on the target frequency and the ratio of the output intensities.

Abstract: According to one implementation, a media content conformation system includes a computing platform having a hardware processor and a system memory storing a software code. The hardware processor executes the software code to receive an editing file including edits to media content, the edits being based on a compressed representation of the media content and having a first data format. The software code also obtains cross-referencing data that maps a timecode data of the compressed representation of the media content to segments of an uncompressed representation of the media content, and transforms the editing file to a conformation file including the edits in a second data format based on the cross-referencing data. The conformation file enables rendering of an edited version of the media content including the edits.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for frame-accurate navigation of a media file. A multi-pass encoding application executing on a media content server encodes a set of file-based images associated with a media file using a first set of encoding parameters to generate a first encoded media file. The multi-pass encoding application encodes the first encoded media file using a second set of encoding parameters to generate a second encoded media file. The first encoded media file and second encoded media file are stored on the media content server and/or or other media content servers. Content delivery applications executing on these media content servers receive a request associated with the media file from a web browsing application, determine a type of the web browsing application, and transmit either the first encoded media file or the second encoded media file based on the type of web browsing application.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for frame-accurate navigation of a media file. A multi-pass encoding application executing on a media content server encodes a set of file-based images associated with a media file using a first set of encoding parameters to generate a first encoded media file. The multi-pass encoding application encodes the first encoded media file using a second set of encoding parameters to generate a second encoded media file. The first encoded media file and second encoded media file are stored on the media content server and/or or other media content servers. Content delivery applications executing on these media content servers receive a request associated with the media file from a web browsing application, determine a type of the web browsing application, and transmit either the first encoded media file or the second encoded media file based on the type of web browsing application.

Abstract: An optical locker may include an assembly. The assembly may include a beam splitter, configured to split an input beam into at least three beams; an etalon having at least three regions, positioned so that each beam passes through a different region; a detector configured to measure output intensities, Tn, of the etalon for the beam; and a controller configured to determine a ratio, Ta/Tb, of the output intensities, wherein that ratio has a slope at the output intensities which is above a threshold, obtain a target frequency of the input beam, and determine an actual frequency of the input beam based on the target frequency and the ratio of the output intensities.

Abstract: ZnxZryOz mixed oxide catalysts having improved stability for the conversion of ethanol to isobutene are described, together with methods for making such catalysts.

Abstract: A puzzle kit and a puzzle constructed from said puzzle kit. The puzzle kit comprises a three dimensional substrate having an outer surface, and a plurality of puzzle pieces that cannot interlock. Each puzzle piece has a first surface and an opposite second surface and a thickness defined between the first and second surfaces. Each puzzle piece comprises first attachment means and the outer surface of the substrate defines a plurality of complementary second attachment means, such that the first attachment means and the second attachment means magnetically attach each puzzle piece to the outer surface. The first attachment means comprises a projection extending from the second surface of the puzzle piece. The second attachment means comprises a hole to partly receive the projection.

Abstract: A wall unit (V) for a retaining structure (100) comprises a foot portion (1a?) and a wall portion (1b?), wherein the wall portion (1b?) is inclined with respect to the foot portion (1a?), so that it extends over the foot portion (1a?). Accordingly, the wall unit (1?) is stable during construction and assembly. A corner unit (7?) for a retaining structure (100) is adapted to engage with two wall units (1?). A retaining structure (100) comprises at least one wall unit (1?).

Abstract: A tubular has a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The tubular is initially in the retracted configuration and run into a bore at least partially lined with filter cake. The tubular is extended such that a filter cake-disrupting member mounted on the tubular defines high points or otherwise has an outer surface of varying radial extent for disrupting or disturbing the filter cake.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for apparatus for accurately measuring and calibrating elemental concentration measurements for a semiconductor wafer. The apparatus includes an edxrf system for calculating an elemental concentration at a target area of the semiconductor wafer. The apparatus further includes an optical subsystem for calculating volumetric information of the target area of the semiconductor wafer. The elemental concentration may be calibrated by first correlating the elemental concentration measurements for a norm feature at the target area with the volumetric information for the norm feature of the target area to obtain a calibration data. Thereafter, the calibration data obtained is used to calibrate the elemental concentration measurements to achieve an accurate measurement thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for apparatus for inspecting a semiconductor wafer for abnormalities by accurately measuring elemental concentration at a target area. The apparatus includes an x-ray imaging subsystem for measuring an elemental composition at the target area of the semiconductor wafer. The apparatus further includes an edxrf subsystem for measuring an elemental concentration at the target area of the semiconductor wafer. The elemental concentration may be calibrated by first correlating the elemental concentration measurements obtained using x-ray imaging system for the target area with the elemental concentration measurements obtained using the edxrf subsystem for the target area to receive an augmented and accurate elemental concentration measurement for the target area of the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: A puzzle kit and a puzzle constructed from said puzzle kit. The puzzle kit comprises a three dimensional substrate having an outer surface, and a plurality of puzzle pieces that cannot interlock. Each puzzle piece has a first surface and an opposite second surface and a thickness defined between the first and second surfaces. Each puzzle piece comprises first attachment means and the outer surface of the substrate defines a plurality of complementary second attachment means, such that the first attachment means and the second attachment means magnetically attach each puzzle piece to the outer surface. The first attachment means comprises a projection extending from the second surface of the puzzle piece. The second attachment means comprises a hole to partly receive the projection.