Abstract: A method for forming an image includes: receiving a first image-forming job, and performing a first image-forming operation according to a first recording-medium transport rule; receiving a second image-forming job, and performing a second image-forming operation according to a second recording-medium transport rule. The first image-forming job and the second image-forming job are consecutively outputted image-forming jobs, and recording-medium transport directions of at least one page of the first image-forming job and at least one page of the second image-forming job are different.

Abstract: A method includes selecting a computing device interaction, configuring a user accessory based on the selected computing device interaction, and performing the computing device interaction using the configured user accessory. The method also includes quantifying a computing device interaction performance of one or more users and controlling the user accessory based on quantifying the computing device interaction performance. A body part of one of the one or more users is inserted into or received by the user accessory.

Abstract: An unlocking structure for a pluggable module (1XA) which mainly comprises a push/pull handle (11A), an unlocking plate (12), a casing (13, 14), and a part incorporating a motion block piece (15X). Pushing the push/pull handle (11A) moves the unlocking plate (12) toward the rear end of the casing (13, 14) to unlock the module, and then pulling the push/pull handle (11A) allows the module to be removed; in the unlocked state, the unlocking plate (12) can be reset by means of rotating the push/pull handle (11A). This unlock and reset operation provides a complete operation mechanism for the module, as not only is it able to plug in and unplug the module with cable attached, but also able to conveniently operate a reset in situ, while maximally avoiding misoperations and accidents, and the related operations being simple and easy.

Abstract: A cushion has at least one fluid chamber and at least one cushion conduit to enable fluid to be added to or removed from the at least one fluid chamber of the cushion. A management system for the cushion has a pressure sensor to measure a pressure of fluid in the at least one fluid chamber of the cushion and to transmit a sensor report with the measured pressure, a tube having a first end connecting to the cushion conduit, a second end leading to the pressure sensor, and a valve to enable fluid to be added to or removed from the at least one fluid chamber of the cushion through the cushion conduit and a processor to receive the sensor report, determine a pressure value of the at least one fluid chamber of the cushion based on the measured pressure in the sensor report, and generate a status indicative of the pressure value of the fluid chamber of the cushion.

Abstract: Human lying posture detections are disclosed. A human lying on a bed is detected by obtaining an image through a depth camera, detecting objects in the image and marking the objects in the image using 2D bounding boxes by deep learning, determining the human being in a lying posture in response to a width and a height of the 2D bounding box of the human meeting a predetermined condition, detecting one or more skin areas in the image and generating skin area 2D bounding boxes to mark each of the one or more skin areas using a skin detection algorithm, and determining the human being in the lying posture in response to the skin area 2D bounding boxes and the 2D bounding box of the bed meeting a predetermined positional relationship.

Abstract: Methods and systems directed to an autonomous bi-directional integration of telematics platforms, e.g., different APIs, through protocol transforming, standardizing, and/or integrating of machine telematics data and/or Internet-of-Things (IOT) data. The platform permits seamless merging of disparate telematics and IoT data streams and resources into a single interface, removing the need to connect to propriety systems individually, and allowing an administrator to concurrently track and manage hundreds of millions of vehicles in a centralized system. Through the process of integrating and standardizing telematics and IoT resources, a custom universal data format may be defined. Machines, vehicles, and IoT devices may establish communications and data links through the platform of the present invention, in which each machine, vehicle, and/or IoT device shares, or fuses, sensor data. To accomplish the objectives of the present invention, signal mapping from one protocol to another protocol may be employed.

Abstract: Controlling a current injected to a power grid from a renewable power plant, in response to a voltage event in the power grid. At least a current at a point of common coupling between the renewable power plant and the power grid is determined and provided to a power plant controller (PPC). The PPC derives individual current setpoint corrections for at least some wind turbines, based on the determined current, and dispatches each derived current setpoint correction to wind turbine controllers of the corresponding wind turbines. The wind turbine controllers control a current output of the respective wind turbines, based on measurements of current and/or voltage at a point of connection between the wind turbine and an internal grid of the renewable power plant, and by taking into account the dispatched current setpoint correction.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for training an augmented discriminator and a generator. The method includes: providing a training set comprising real training samples and artificial training samples for training of the augmented discriminator, wherein the artificial training samples are generated by the generator; assigning a data sequence to at least one data sample of the training set; wherein each pair of data sample and assigned data sequence is assigned to one of a plurality of classes such that, given the assigned one class and the assigned data sequence characterize whether the data sample is a real training sample or an artificial training sample; training the augmented discriminator to compute from pairs of data sample and assigned data sequence the respective class to which the corresponding pair is assigned; training the generator to generate artificial training samples such that the augmented discriminator is not able to correctly compute the aforementioned one class.

Abstract: A mechanism for attachment and detachment of a fixed or controllable airfoil to an airframe includes a base adapted for attachment to a root of the airfoil and a slot beam adapted for attachment along the airframe (e.g., parallel to the longitudinal X-axis of the airframe). The base includes a plurality of pins spaced along and held between parallel rails. The slot beam includes a plurality of slots arranged along the beam. Each slot has a lead-in portion to receive one of the plurality of pins and a longitudinally-oriented tapered portion (e.g., parallel to the longitudinal X-axis with a taper between 1 and 5 degrees) to engage the pin so that the base is seated in the slot beam to position the airfoil against the airframe in an XY plane. A pre-load mechanism is configured to apply a force along the X-axis to press the plurality of pins into the respective tapered portions to fix the base relative to the slot beam in six degrees of freedom (6 DOF).

Abstract: Amplifier devices includes a first amplifier connected to receive an input voltage. The first amplifier outputs an internal voltage. These structures also include a second amplifier having an input node connected to receive the internal voltage and an output node outputting an output voltage. A resistive feedback loop is connected to the input node and the output node of the second amplifier. A first cross-coupled bandwidth boosting stage is connected to the input node of the second amplifier and a second cross-coupled bandwidth boosting stage connected to the output node of the second amplifier. The cross-coupled bandwidth boosting stages form a distributed differential positive feedback structure.

Abstract: This application discloses a multi-sound area-based speech detection method and related apparatus, and a storage medium, which is applied to the field of artificial intelligence. The method includes: obtaining sound area information corresponding to N sound areas including multiple users speaking simultaneously; generating a control signal corresponding to each target detection sound area according to user information corresponding to the target detection sound area; processing multi-user speech input signals by using the control signals, to obtain a speech output signal corresponding to each target detection sound area; generating a speech detection result of the target detection sound area according to the speech output signal corresponding to the target detection sound area; and selecting, among the multiple users, a main speaker based on the user information, the speech output signals and speech detection results of multiple users in the N sound areas.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to reducing latency in automated assistant interactions. In some implementations, a client device can receive audio data that captures a spoken utterance of a user. The audio data can be processed to determine an assistant command to be performed by an automated assistant. The assistant command can be processed, using a latency prediction model, to generate a predicted latency to fulfill the assistant command. Further, the client device (or the automated assistant) can determine, based on the predicted latency, whether to audibly render pre-cached content for presentation to the user prior to audibly rendering content that is responsive to the spoken utterance. The pre-cached content can be tailored to the assistant command and audibly rendered for presentation to the user while the content is being obtained, and the content can be audibly rendered for presentation to the user subsequent to the pre-cached content.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sewage treatment biological agent and a preparation method and application thereof. The sewage treatment biological agent according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an induced nucleus. The induced nucleus has good bioaffinity. A microbial flora can be attached to the induced nucleus to achieve rapid growth. As the microbial flora gathers and grows on the induced nucleus, the granulation is gradually achieved by the sewage treatment biological agent to facilitate the sewage treatment. The microbial flora grows on the induced nucleus, and the growth process of microbial flora is a covering growth process which starts from the induced nucleus and gradually expands outward and centers on the induced nucleus. During the growth of microbial flora, extracellular polymers are secreted, which can further promote the granulation process by the sewage treatment biological agent.

Abstract: Gate-all-around integrated circuit structures having molybdenum nitride metal gates and gate dielectrics with a dipole layer are described. For example, an integrated circuit structure includes a first vertical arrangement of horizontal nanowires, and a second vertical arrangement of horizontal nanowires. A first gate stack is over the first vertical arrangement of horizontal nanowires, the first gate stack having a P-type conductive layer on a first gate dielectric. The P-type conductive layer includes molybdenum and nitrogen. A second gate stack is over the second vertical arrangement of horizontal nanowires, the second gate stack having an N-type conductive layer on a second gate dielectric.

Abstract: A PAP device is configured to deliver a pressurized flow of respiratory gas to a patient's airways and includes a flow generator with a blower configured to pressurize the flow of respiratory gas. A flexible face seal is positioned at an outlet end of a blower discharge path. A tub configured to hold a body of water and humidify the pressurized flow of respiratory gas includes a heat conducting base plate and a side wall. A base supports both the flow generator and the tub and includes a floor with a heater plate and a spring biased catch configured to secure the tub to the base. The spring biased catch is configured so that applying a downward force on the tub so that the tub presses against the floor of the base secures the tub to the base and allows the tub to be released from the base.

Abstract: A novel and useful electronic gyroscope exploits the Sagnac resulting in a detectable phase or frequency shift when an electromagnetic wave travels inside a rotating medium. These shifts in phase or frequency are measured and used to determine the angular velocity of the rotating medium. Three such media can be positioned in mutually perpendicular planes to detect 3D rotational movement. At least one loop acts as an RF transmission media that accommodates simultaneous bidirectional propagation of RF signals while being capable of separating between signals counter propagating in two opposite directions through the use of a switching matrix. A switching matrix and loop buffer function to sample pulses, amplify them, and reinject them back into one of the loops. A time measurement unit functions to detect the time difference between the counter propagating pulses which is used to calculate the rotation rate of the loop.

Abstract: A method for binary division includes the steps of having a current remainder provided as a sum bit-vector and a carry bit-vector, performing a carry save add operation between the sum bit-vector and the carry bit-vector and a two's complement representation of a denominator to produce a temporary sum and a temporary carry, predicting a sign bit of a full total of the temporary sum and the temporary carry and updating the remainder with the temporary sum and the temporary carry and incrementing a quotient if the sign bit is 0.

Abstract: A system and method for digital smart wallet communications that operates by managing separately-owned, private blockchains to reduce processing times, eliminate proof of work burdens, and retain blockchain immutable security while allowing protection of confidential information contained on each blockchain. The system and method may further comprise auditability of blockchains, and may be operated on an integrated communications platform that allows seamless interoperability of communication devices across multiple modes of communication, and automates digital smart wallet transactions.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention are configured to render images using light field image files containing an image synthesized from light field image data and metadata describing the image that includes a depth map. One embodiment of the invention includes a processor and memory containing a rendering application and a light field image file including an encoded image, a set of low resolution images, and metadata describing the encoded image, where the metadata comprises a depth map that specifies depths from the reference viewpoint for pixels in the encoded image. In addition, the rendering application configures the processor to: locate the encoded image within the light field image file; decode the encoded image; locate the metadata within the light field image file; and post process the decoded image by modifying the pixels based on the depths indicated within the depth map and the set of low resolution images to create a rendered image.