Abstract: In a method of inspecting a conduit fitting installed on a conduit end, the conduit fitting comprising a fitting body defining a central bore receiving the conduit end, a transducer is provided secured to a wall portion of the conduit end. The transducer is operated to apply a plurality of ultrasonic signals against an outer surface of the conduit end wall portion at a plurality of axial locations spaced apart from the central bore by a plurality of different distances, such that the plurality of ultrasonic signals are guided axially along the conduit end into the central bore of the conduit fitting and reflected axially back to the transducer. The reflected plurality of ultrasonic signals are evaluated to identify a condition of at least one of the conduit fitting and the conduit end.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to intelligent typing and responses using eye-gaze technology are disclosed herein. In some example aspects, a dwell-free typing system is provided to a user typing with eye-gaze. A prediction processor may intelligently determine the desired word or action of the user. In some aspects, the prediction processor may contain elements of a natural language processor. In other aspects, the systems and methods may allow quicker response times from applications due to application of intelligent response algorithms. For example, a user may fixate on a certain button within a web-browser, and the prediction processor may present a response to the user by selecting the button in the web-browser, thereby initiating an action. In other example aspects, each gaze location may be associated with a UI element. The gaze data and associated UI elements may be processed for intelligent predictions and suggestions.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for generating self-consistent synthetic imagery based on a textual prompt. The proposed approaches address the challenge of producing consistent character images across different contexts, which is a common limitation of existing text-to-image generative models. The proposed approaches can be beneficial in various creative fields such as book illustration, brand crafting, comic creation, presentation development, and webpage design, where visual consistency is crucial.

Abstract: A computer implemented system is described in various embodiments herein, the system includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to: receive an initial video data object V comprising a plurality of image frame data objects I; receive a set of time-synchronized viseme parameters corresponding to target audio data object A?; and process the initial video data object V and the set of time-synchronized viseme parameters using a machine learning network to generate an output video data object V?, wherein initial mouth regions in the initial video data object V have been replaced with replacement mouth regions generated based on the set of time-synchronized viseme parameters.

Abstract: This application relates to a secondary token server and method of use thereof. The method includes receiving, by the secondary token server, a credential from a user device and corresponding to a credential owner. The method further includes validating, by the secondary token server, that the credential owner has ownership of the token, wherein validating comprises transmitting a request to a primary token server to authenticate the credential and the token. The method further includes generating, by the secondary credential server, an identifier that provides access to a certificate corresponding to the token and corresponding to a security component, wherein the security component rotates the certificate at a predetermined time interval. The method further includes providing, by the secondary token server, the identifier to the user device corresponding to the credential owner.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding modified FGF-21 polypeptides, optionally containing at least one non-codon encoding a naturally-encoded amino acid, and vectors and cells containing are provided. These nucleic acids can be used to express the modified FGF-21 polypeptide encoded thereby. The expressed FGF-21 polypeptides may be used as therapeutics, e.g., in the treatment of diseases associated with fibrosis.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for speech synthesis of streaming text. At a text-to-speech (“ITS) system, a real-time streaming text string having a starting point and an ending point may be received, and a first sub-string comprising a first portion of the text string received from an initial point to a first trigger point may be accumulated. The initial point is no earlier than the starting point and is prior to the first trigger point, and the first trigger point is no further than the ending point. A punctuation model of the ITS system may be applied to the first sub-string to generate a pre-processed first sub-string comprising the first sub-string with added grammatical punctuation as determined by the punctuation model. TTS synthesis processing may be applied to at least the pre-processed first sub-string to generate first synthesized speech, and audio play out of the first synthesized speech produced.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing, or delaying the onset of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease type 1A (CMT1A), by administering to a subject in need thereof a combination comprising baclofen, sorbitol and naltrexone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel 10Fn3 domains which specifically bind to PD-L1, as well as imaging agents based on the same for diagnostics.

Abstract: A device and method for classifying network devices based on their manufacturer (also referred to as vendor or brand) and function (e.g., printer, car, thermostat, etc.). This classification process utilizes a trained model that leverages parameters associated with the device's network activity as input.

Abstract: Novel selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) according to the formula: pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, uses, and methods of use thereof are provided.

Abstract: Techniques are described for managing licenses of Internet of Things devices. One embodiment includes receiving, at a network management system, a request to allocate a license to a first endpoint device. Real-time device metadata and state data for the first endpoint device are accessed. Embodiments select a license instance, from a plurality of license instances, to allocate to the first endpoint device, based at least in part on the real-time device metadata and state data for the first endpoint device. The selected license instance is assigned to the first endpoint device and at least an indication that a valid license has been assigned to the first endpoint device is transmitted to the first endpoint device.

Abstract: Polynucleotides including nucleic acids encoding ?-galactosidase A (GLA) are described. Also described are expression cassettes, vectors, cells, and cell lines containing the polynucleotides, as well as methods of using the polynucleotides to treat lysosomal storage disorders such as Fabry disease.

Abstract: A power tool accessory for cutting tubular members includes a housing, an input shaft configured to be coupled to a rotary power tool, a transmission, and a cutting head removably received in a front end of the housing. The transmission includes an input gear and an output gear with a first plurality of teeth. The cutting head has a central opening, a cutting blade protruding into the central opening, and a second plurality of teeth engaged by the first plurality of teeth. A clamp assembly coupled to the housing is moveable between a first position where the cutting head is removable from the housing and a second position where the cutting head is retained in the housing. The cutting head receives a tubular member in the central opening with the cutting blade engaging the tubular member to cut the tubular member as the cutting head rotates about the tubular member.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to assigning dynamic eye-gaze dwell-times. Dynamic dwell-times may be tailored to the individual user. For example, a dynamic dwell-time system may be configured to receive data from the user, such as the duration of time the user takes to execute certain actions within applications (e.g., read a word suggestion before actually selecting it). The dynamic dwell-time system may also prevent users from making unintended selections by providing different dwell times for different buttons. Specifically, on a user interface, longer dwell times may be established for the critical keys (e.g., “close” program key, “send” key, word suggestions, and the like) and shorter dwell times may be established for the less critical keys (e.g., individual character keys on a virtual keyboard, spacebar, backspace, and the like).

Abstract: Novel selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) according to the formula: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, wherein either R1 or R2 is independently selected from Cl, F, —CF3, or —CH3, and the other is hydrogen, and methods for their use are provided.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for setting network policies based on electronic devices connected to a network. The electronic devices present on the network are detected and their behavior is captured using profiles. These profiles are then used to generate network policies based on the electronic devices connected to the network. Instead of reacting to behavior of the electronic devices (e.g., anomaly detection to detect malware), the method and system sets the network policies to prevent unauthorized communications (e.g., before malware is present in the system).

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding C1 inhibitor are described. Also described are expression cassettes, vectors, cells, and cell lines containing the nucleic acids, as well as methods of using the nucleic acids to treat complement-mediated disorders, such as hereditary angioedema.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to intelligent typing and responses using eye-gaze technology are disclosed herein. In some example aspects, a dwell-free typing system is provided to a user typing with eye-gaze. A prediction processor may intelligently determine the desired word or action of the user. In some aspects, the prediction processor may contain elements of a natural language processor. In other aspects, the systems and methods may allow quicker response times from applications due to application of intelligent response algorithms. For example, a user may fixate on a certain button within a web-browser, and the prediction processor may present a response to the user by selecting the button in the web-browser, thereby initiating an action. In other example aspects, each gaze location may be associated with a UI element. The gaze data and associated UI elements may be processed for intelligent predictions and suggestions.

Abstract: Some implementations are directed to editing a source image, where the source image is one generated based on processing a source natural language (NL) prompt using a Large-scale language-image (LLI) model. Those implementations edit the source image based on user interface input that indicates an edit to the source NL prompt, and optionally independent of any user interface input that specifies a mask in the source image and/or independent of any other user interface input. Some implementations of the present disclosure are additionally or alternatively directed to applying prompt-to-prompt editing techniques to editing a source image that is one generated based on a real image, and that approximates the real image.