Abstract: Machine learning may be used to forecast an estimated time of restoration (ETR) during a service interruption. To forecast an ETR, the collection of information from the multiple sources may be provided as inputs to a machine learning model, such as a deep long-short term memory recurrent neural network, a predictive model, and/or the like. The machine learning model may be trained to optimize the temporal cost function of sustained service interruptions and forecast ETRs for service interruptions (in minutes). The machine learning model may process data/information in real-time and provide an ETR when inputs are not yet available in the repair/resolution process, and update (reforecast) the ETR in real-time as the inputs late become available.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a roller jack includes: caster wheel attached to jack lift attached to an angle member having an angle member opening, and a locking mechanism to releasably lock the angle member to a corner block of a container through an elongated opening of the corner block. The locking mechanism includes: a locking mechanism baseplate having a baseplate protrusion, a swivel locking plate to be inserted through the angle member opening and the elongated opening of the corner block to the interior of the corner block, and a locking bolt for moving the swivel locking plate to an engaged position, where the swivel locking plate is prevented from passing through the angle member opening and the elongated opening of the corner block, and for threadingly moving the swivel locking plate toward the locking mechanism baseplate to press the angle member and the external wall of the corner block together.

Abstract: A hardware downscaler and an architecture for implementing a FIR filter in which the downscaler can be arranged for downscaling by a half in one dimension. The downscaler can comprise: hardware logic implementing a first three-tap FIR filter; and hardware logic implementing a second three-tap FIR filter; wherein the output from the hardware logic implementing the first three-tap filter is provided as an input to the hardware logic implementing the second three-tap filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer implemented method for analyzing content on a virtual platform, the method includes selecting a desired clause from a first template on the virtual platform, wherein the desired clause include a text and/or an image; rendering an icon in a proximity of the selected desired clause, wherein the icon is programmed to transit from the first template to a second template; clicking the icon to analyze the selected desired clause; executing a tamperproof search for analyzing the selected desired clause, wherein executing includes crawling of databases to retrieve the source code; and populating relevant results and highlighting the authentication with domain and/or internet protocol address.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying individual tapes in layers onto a substrate includes a plurality of reels, applicators, and a guide member. A first reel holds a first tape and a second reel holds a second tape. A first applicator includes a first pressure surface that receives the first tape from the first reel and presses the first tape in a direction toward the substrate to apply the first tape to the substrate. The second applicator includes a second pressure surface that receives the second tape from the second reel. The second pressure surface is aligned to dispense the second tape over a section of the first tape applied to the substrate and to press the second tape toward the substrate to apply the second tape over the first tape. The guide member is disposed between the reels and the applicators and aligns the first and second tapes during application.

Abstract: A novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it can accommodate a range of users from the 5th percentile seated female to the 95th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to power converters, and may more particularly relate to multi-stage hybrid power converters, for example.

Abstract: A sensor control system includes: a refrigerant leak sensor configured to, when powered, measure an amount of a refrigerant present in air outside of a heat exchanger of a refrigeration system, where the heat exchanger is located within a building that is at least one of heated and cooled by the refrigeration system; and a power control module configured to one of: continuously power the refrigerant leak sensor; and disconnect the refrigerant leak sensor from power when a blower that moves air past the heat exchanger is on.

Abstract: A method for monitoring battery degradation including receiving, from a pressure sensor, a first pressure value associated with a battery pack, comparing the first pressure reading to a first pressure threshold value and if the first pressure reading is greater than the first pressure threshold value, applying a first battery discharge pulse to the battery pack. The method further includes calculating a first internal resistance value of the battery pack in response to the first battery discharge pulse, comparing the first internal resistance value to an initial internal resistance value, and transmitting an alert to an electronic device if the first internal resistance value exceeds the initial internal resistance value.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for fabricating an object. The method may include discharging a material through an outlet of a print head, and moving the print head during discharging to form the object with the material. The method may also include moving the outlet of the print head a distance away from the object to provide a clearance between the outlet and the object, moving a cutting mechanism through the clearance toward the material, and causing the cutting mechanism to sever the material at a distance away from the outlet of the print head.

Abstract: A child safety seat assembly for use in a rear facing position. The child safety seat assembly includes: a child safety seat, and a base portion, to be placed on a vehicle seat and for holding the child safety seat. The base portion includes at least one rail, a pair of ISOFIX latches, connected to the at least one rail and for connecting the base portion to the vehicle seat, and a sledge connected to the at least one rail and for holding the child safety seat. The sledge is, with the child safety seat mounted thereon, movable along the at least one rail such that the position of the child safety seat is adjustable when the child safety seat assembly is connected to the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A system comprising an illumination system to direct light from one or more light sources to a limiting output pupil of a projection optomechanical system, a liquid crystal on silicon display panel (LCOS) to modulate the light from the projection optomechanical system and to direct the modulated light back toward the projection optomechanical system, and an in-coupler to a combiner waveguide to receive the modulated light from the LCOS, after it passes through the projection optomechanical system. The system in one embodiment is designed so that the light that passes through the projection optomechanical system from the illumination system lands on the LCOS within the limiting output pupil of the projection optomechanical system.

Abstract: An aerial drone is configured to capture aerial objects. The aerial drone has an airframe, a propulsion system mounted to the airframe, and a capturing device mounted to the airframe. The propulsion system is configured to control the movement of the aerial drone. The capturing device is configured to receive and capture an aerial object located above the aerial drone. A method of capturing an aerial object using the aerial drone is also contemplated.

Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds having formula I-V and the compositions and methods using these compounds in the treatment of conditions in which modulation of the JAK pathway or inhibition of JAK kinases, particularly JAK3, may be therapeutically useful.

Abstract: A method for estimating an embedding capacity includes receiving, at a deterministic reference encoder, a reference audio signal, and determining a reference embedding corresponding to the reference audio signal, the reference embedding having a corresponding embedding dimensionality. The method also includes measuring a first reconstruction loss as a function of the corresponding embedding dimensionality of the reference embedding and obtaining a variational embedding from a variational posterior. The variational embedding has a corresponding embedding dimensionality and a specified capacity. The method also includes measuring a second reconstruction loss as a function of the corresponding embedding dimensionality of the variational embedding and estimating a capacity of the reference embedding by comparing the first measured reconstruction loss for the reference embedding relative to the second measured reconstruction loss for the variational embedding having the specified capacity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or salts, solvates, isomers or tautomers thereof, wherein; A is a group selected from: R1 is selected from H and halogen; either R2 is selected from —CH2-halogen, C1-6 alkyl and H, and R3 is H or is absent; or R2 and R3 together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl ring; SP is a spacer group; B is a polycyclic group: R11, R12, R13 and R14 are selected such that either: (aa) one of R11, R12, R13 and R14 is E and another of R11, R12, R13 and R14 is an optionally substituted Ar1 group; or (ab) one of R11, R12, R13 and R14 is Rx, wherein Rx is Ar1—Z1-E or -E1-Z1—Ar1; and Ar1 is an optionally substituted C5-20 aryl or C5-10 heteroaryl group each E is independently selected from (CH2)j—S(0)2—NR25R26, (CH2)j—S(0)2-0H, CH2CH2[0CH2CH2]WR25 and E1; and Z1 is NR26, C(=0)-0, O or is absent and these compounds are useful as medicaments, in particular as anti-proliferative agents.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture (e.g., physical storage media) for software defined silicon security are disclosed. Example apparatus include a trusted agent determiner to (i) determine respective reputation scores associated with a plurality of agents in a mesh network, the plurality of agents associated with a plurality of semiconductor devices, respective ones of the semiconductor devices including circuitry configurable to provide one or more features, and (ii) select, based on the respective reputation scores, a first agent from the plurality of the agents to transmit a request to activate or deactivate at least one of the one or more features. Example apparatus also include an agent interface to, in response to the request, broadcast an activation or deactivation of the least one of the one or more features to the mesh network to cause the trusted agent determiner to update the reputation score of the first agent.

Abstract: Video compression and decompression techniques are disclosed that provide improved bandwidth control for video compression and decompression systems. In particular, video coding and decoding techniques quantize input video in multiple dimensions. According to these techniques, pixel residuals may be generated from a comparison of an array of input data to an array of prediction data. The pixel residuals may be quantized in a first dimension. After the quantization, the quantized pixel residuals may be transformed to an array of transform coefficients. The transform coefficients may be quantized in a second dimension and entropy coded. Decoding techniques invert these processes. In still other embodiments, multiple quantizers may be provided upstream of the transform stage, either in parallel or in cascade, which provide greater flexibility to video coders to quantize data in different dimensions in an effort to balance the competing interest in compression efficiency and quality of reconstructed video.

Abstract: Arrays of single molecules and methods of producing an array of single molecules are described. Arrays with defined volumes between 10 attoliters and 50 picoliters enable single molecule detection and quantitation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for initiating and/or facilitating a financial transaction in response to detecting and translating a spatial gesture may be provided. A payor transaction device may be capable of detecting, via a motion-detecting device, a payor spatial gesture corresponding to a payment gesture of one or more predetermined spatial gestures and, responsive to detecting the payor spatial gesture, receiving payee account information from a payee transaction device. The payor transaction device may also be capable of transmitting, to a payor computing device, transaction data comprising the payee account information and data indicative of the payor spatial gesture. The payor computing device may be capable of transmitting at least a portion of the transaction data to a financial service provider terminal to enable the financial service provider terminal to facilitate the requested transaction.