Abstract: Systems and methods for generating object references with selectable scopes are provided. The systems and methods perform operations including calling, by a first entity, a reference generator function using one or more arguments associated with a database object that the first entity is authorized to access according to a first set of access privileges, the one or more arguments comprising a scope definition that defines persistence of a reference. The operations include obtaining, from the reference generator function, a reference to the database object, the reference persisting according to the scope definition. The operations include passing the reference to a second entity to enable the second entity to perform one or more database operations on the database object according to a second set of access privileges derived from the first set of access privileges.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for character-based and image-based media content search and discovery. Character images or entity images are mapped to corresponding media content. Selection of an image or a portion of an image may trigger or search for corresponding media content or begin playback of relevant media content. Character images or entity images need not correspond to a primary program character or object but may correspond to minor characters or tangential entities depicted periodically on particular programs.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herein for selecting an affinity reagent which binds a desired peptide epitope in a plurality of sequence contexts. The method relies on obtaining a peptide library, each peptide having the sequence ?X?, wherein X is the desired peptide epitope, wherein each of ? and ? comprise an amino acid, using the peptide library to select an affinity reagent.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating an output video conditioned on an input. In one aspect, a method comprises receiving the input; initializing a current intermediate representation; generating an output video by updating the current intermediate representation at each of a plurality of iterations, wherein the updating comprises, at each iteration: processing an intermediate input for the iteration comprising the current intermediate representation using a diffusion model that is configured to process the intermediate input to generate a noise output; and updating the current intermediate representation using the noise output for the iteration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in general, to improved processes for the preparation of 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-benzamide, particularly large-scale processes for manufacturing 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide and intermediates used in such processes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP. The cosmetic compositions further include high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, a plurality of emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, fatty compounds, and water. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP and methods for treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: Flexible elongate devices and methods include an articulable body portion and a control structure attached with one or more pull wires that control articulation of the articulable body portion. The control structure includes a metallic material that defines a sealing surface functionalized by a primer. A polymer material disposed onto the sealing surface of the control structure creates a seal between the control structure and polymer material. Flexible elongate devices and methods also include a control structure and a pull wire configured to control articulation of the flexible elongate device. The control structure includes a plurality of control segments stacked along a longitudinal axis, where each of the control segments define a pull wire aperture, where pull wire apertures of adjacent control segments are offset relative to one another, such that a portion of the pull wire extending through the pull wire apertures has a non-linear shape.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to electronic device manufacturing and, more particularly, to systems and methods for forming substantially void-free and seam-free tungsten features in a semiconductor device manufacturing scheme. In one embodiment, a substrate processing system features a processing chamber and a gas delivery system fluidly coupled to the processing chamber. The gas delivery system includes a first radical generator for use in a differential inhibition treatment process where the differential inhibition treatment process includes exposing a substrate to the effluent of a treatment plasma from a halogen free nitrogen-containing gas and a halogen-containing gas.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for generating images. In one aspect, a method includes: receiving an input text prompt including a sequence of text tokens in a natural language; processing the input text prompt using a text encoder neural network to generate a set of contextual embeddings of the input text prompt; and processing the contextual embeddings through a sequence of generative neural networks to generate a final output image that depicts a scene that is described by the input text prompt.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for character-based and image-based media content search and discovery. Character images or entity images are mapped to corresponding media content. Selection of an image or a portion of an image may trigger or search for corresponding media content or begin playback of relevant media content. Character images or entity images need not correspond to a primary program character or object but may correspond to minor characters or tangential entities depicted periodically on particular programs.

Abstract: A graphical user interface for displaying an electronic medical record associated with a patient is provided. The graphical user interface may include an area configured to display patient information, which may include at least a name of the patient. The graphical user interface may also include an indicator displayed in association with the name of the patient. The indicator may include information specifying that the patient is potentially eligible for one or more trials, the patient is participating in one or more trials, or the patient has completed one or more trials.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of delivering hash values from a hashing device to a hashing pool, wherein the method comprises: obtaining a candidate block header for a candidate block of a blockchain; performing a plurality of hashing operations on the candidate block header to generate a plurality of candidate proof-of-work (PoW) solutions; encrypting each of the candidate PoW solutions with an encryption key; and sending the encrypted candidate PoW solutions to a hashing pool, wherein the hashing pool configured to decrypt the encrypted candidate PoW solutions.

Abstract: A laser leveling tool comprising: gesture control means comprises at least one sensor adapted to sense gestures and/or movements of a user; and a controller in communication with the gesture control means for receiving signals from the sensor and generating control commands for the tool based on the received signals, the control commands comprising at least ON/OFF states of laser beam patterns that the tool can project.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition including about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of retinol; about 0.01 to about 1 wt. % of pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate; about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate; about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.9 to about 7 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.5 to about 8 wt. % of an oil phase; and water, where all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Additionally, the cosmetic composition is typically formulated to form an oil-in-water emulsion. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions and methods of using the cosmetic compositions to benefit the skin. The cosmetic compositions typically include: (a) compounds of thiopyridinone type; (b) and one or more UV boosters. The compositions provide multiple benefits to skin. For example, the compositions are particularly useful for whitening the skin, and for improving skin's appearance.

Abstract: An oil-in-water cosmetic composition comprising: compound of thipyridinone type; one or more Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Ester; an oil phase; and wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is a macroemulsion and wherein the compound of thipyridinone type penetrates rapidly and in a high amount.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to oil-in-water compositions comprising: (i) compound of thiopyridinone type; (ii) a blend of natural emulsifiers; wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is physically stable.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions comprising: (i) compounds of Thiopyridinone type; (ii) one or more hydrophilic antioxidants; and wherein the compound of thiopyridinone type and the one or more hydrophilic antioxydants are present in the composition in amounts sufficient to produce stability of (i) and (ii).

Abstract: A distributed key management system, which contains a server, a plurality of key-holding devices adapted to communicate with the server; and a key-requesting device adapted to communicate with the server. Each one of the plurality of key-holding devices is adapted to hold a different fragment of a private key. The server is adapted to reconstruct the private key based on the fragments received from the plurality of key-holding devices. The key-requesting device is adapted to obtain the private key from the server. The systems according to the invention provide a zero-trust model key management scheme and would eliminate the risk of key leakage to unauthorized person while providing flexibility of authorizing devices.