Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for scheduling jobs for multiple frame-based applications are disclosed. A computing system executes a plurality of frame-based applications for generating pixels for display. The applications convey signals to a scheduler to notify the scheduler of various events within a given frame being rendered. The scheduler adjusts the priorities of applications based on the signals received from the applications. The scheduler attempts to adjust priorities of applications and schedule jobs from these applications so as to minimize the perceived latency of each application. When an application has enqueued the last job for the current frame, the scheduler raises the priority of the application to high. This results in the scheduler attempting to schedule all remaining jobs for the application back-to-back. Once all jobs of the application have been completed, the priority of the application is reduced, permitting jobs of other applications to be executed.

Abstract: A locking piece assembly adapted for installation in a cylindrical lock and meant to engage a locking mechanism comprises a locking piece and a lock button. The locking piece has one end adapted to engage the locking mechanism and an opposite end with a connecting hook. The lock button has an aperture adapted for attachment to the locking piece connecting hook, and can be depressed to move the locking piece inward to engage the locking mechanism after the locking piece assembly is installed in the cylindrical lock. The lock button can be installed onto the locking piece by hand, specifically by inserting the connecting hook into the aperture on the lock button, pivoting the lock button with respect to the locking piece, and placing the locking piece and lock button into alignment. After installation, the connecting hook is held in place to prevent separation from the lock button aperture.

Abstract: A method of speaker identification comprises receiving a speech signal and dividing the speech signal into segments. Following each segment, a plurality of features are extracted from a most recently received segment, and scoring information is derived from the extracted features of the most recently received segment. The scoring information derived from the extracted features of the most recently received segment is combined with previously stored scoring information derived from the extracted features of any previously received segment. The new combined scoring information is stored, and an identification score is calculated using the combined scoring information.

Abstract: Fluorescent nanoparticle compositions and methods of used for dental bonded restorations are provided herein.

Abstract: A biometric system is tested to see whether a proposed use matches a configuration of the system. An enrolment input is received from an enrolling user, and compared with a system configuration model to obtain a configuration matching score value. The enrolment is then controlled based on a result of comparing the received enrolment input with the system configuration model. In the case of a voice biometric system, when a test input is received from a speaker, it is determined whether audio conditions applying to the test input correspond to system configuration conditions. Verification is performed by comparing the test input with a model of the speech of an enrolled user to generate a verification score for use in deciding whether to accept or reject the speaker, depending on whether it is determined that audio conditions applying to the test input correspond to the system configuration conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating clinical structured reports, allowing users to indicate findings from a medical examination without having to enter normal findings. In one aspect, a user selects a clinical structured report template for a particular type of medical examination. A default clinical structured report based on the template, and comprising normal findings for the medical examination type, is presented to the user. The user modifies one or more of the normal findings to indicate abnormal findings. A clinical structured report is generated, based on the default normal findings and the abnormal findings received from the user. The report is stored in a database or sent to one or more recipients over a network. In one aspect, the normal findings comprise text data. In another aspect, the normal findings comprise plots, graphs, diagrams, or other types of data. In one aspect, the system provides for multi-language support and translations.

Abstract: Bicycle rear derailleur device (1) comprising a chain guide assembly (15) made up of two parts: a guiding cage (28) and a tension cage (32). It also comprises a movable member (18) coupled to a base member (10) via a linking member (13) to align the chain guide assembly (15) with the different sprockets. Said tension cage (32) carries a tension pulley (11), is pivotably coupled to the movable member (18) and is biased by a main spring or biasing member (17). The guiding cage (28) carrying a guiding pulley (14), and the tension cage (32) are both configured to move either jointly or independently of each other, such the distance between both pulleys (14, 11) is fixed or free respectively, varying as a consequence the chain tension. To do so, the guiding cage (28) is pivotally coupled to the tension cage (32) comprising between them coupling means (16) that selectively and reversibly make both cages united or not.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products to perform an operation comprising identifying a first available dataset having a degree of similarity to a received input dataset that exceeds a similarity threshold, determining, based on a plurality of features of the first available dataset and a plurality of features of the input dataset, a set of recommendations for transforming the input dataset, and transforming a text of the input dataset based on the set of recommendations and to optimize the input dataset for processing by a natural language processing (NLP) algorithm.

Abstract: A received signal represents a user's speech. A first speaker recognition process is performed on a first portion of the received signal, to obtain a first output result. A second speaker recognition process is performed on a second portion of the received signal that is different from the first portion of the received signal, to obtain a second output result. The second speaker recognition process is different from the first speaker recognition process. The first and second output results are combined to obtain a combined output result indicating a likelihood that the user is a registered user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating clinical structured reports, allowing users to indicate findings from a medical examination without having to enter normal findings. In one aspect, a user selects a clinical structured report template for a particular type of medical examination. A default clinical structured report based on the template, and comprising normal findings for the medical examination type, is presented to the user. The user modifies one or more of the normal findings to indicate abnormal findings. A clinical structured report is generated, based on the default normal findings and the abnormal findings received from the user. The report is stored in a database or sent to one or more recipients over a network. In one aspect, the normal findings comprise text data. In another aspect, the normal findings comprise plots, graphs, diagrams, or other types of data. In one aspect, the system provides for multi-language support and translations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microcantilever, a measuring device and a method for determining mass and/or mechanical properties of a biological system.

Abstract: A method for use in speaker verification, comprises: receiving a sample of a person's speech; estimating a noise measure in the received sample of the person's speech; if the estimated noise measure does not meet a predetermined criterion, rejecting the received sample of the person's speech; and if the estimated noise measure meets the predetermined criterion: adding noise to the received sample to form a sample with increased noise; extracting features of the sample with increased noise; and forming a model of the person's speech from the extracted features.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for scheduling jobs for multiple frame-based applications are disclosed. A computing system executes a plurality of frame-based applications for generating pixels for display. The applications convey signals to a scheduler to notify the scheduler of various events within a given frame being rendered. The scheduler adjusts the priorities of applications based on the signals received from the applications. The scheduler attempts to adjust priorities of applications and schedule jobs from these applications so as to minimize the perceived latency of each application. When an application has enqueued the last job for the current frame, the scheduler raises the priority of the application to high. This results in the scheduler attempting to schedule all remaining jobs for the application back-to-back. Once all jobs of the application have been completed, the priority of the application is reduced, permitting jobs of other applications to be executed.

Abstract: Sex hormone-binding globulin and/or any fragment thereof for use as a medicament, in particular for use in the treatment of obesity and hepatic steatosis. The invention also relates to the cosmetic use of the sex hormone-binding globulin and/or any fragment thereof for improving the bodily appearance of a mammal with subcutaneous fat herniated or accumulated within the fibrous connective tissue under the skin, in particular the cosmetic use is for cellulite.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a wirelessly controlled, battery powered, universal serial bus (USB) charged, digital multiplex (DMX) master controller with remote device management (RDM) capability. The DMX controller includes a single DMX interface for DMX mastering that is RDM compliant. The DMX controller includes an optional DMX interface that may be used to allow miscellaneous data transfer that may not only include light intensity control information, but other non-lighting control information between serially connected devices using only DMX as a form of communication in a “token ring” arrangement.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for automatically extracting and normalizing at least one mutant gene entity from at least one set of unstructured text is provided. The present invention may include extracting the unstructured text describing first and second entities. The present invention may then include identifying a specific first entity and a specific second entity. The present invention may also include associating the specific first and the specific second entities. The present invention may further include creating the mutant gene entity. The present invention may then include identifying at least one semantic relationship between the created mutant gene entity and one or more third entities. The present invention may further include storing the at least one set of data associated with the specific first and specific second entity, the semantic relationship, and the created mutant gene entity in a database.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring device and a method for determining mass and/or mechanical properties of a biological system.

Abstract: A method for use in speaker verification, comprises: receiving a sample of a person's speech; estimating a noise measure in the received sample of the person's speech; if the estimated noise measure does not meet a predetermined criterion, rejecting the received sample of the person's speech; and if the estimated noise measure meets the predetermined criterion: adding noise to the received sample to form a sample with increased noise; extracting features of the sample with increased noise; and forming a model of the person's speech from the extracted features.

Abstract: The invention relates to a top-cover for a controlled environmental system (CES) for use with a measurement technique that requires introducing a probe to a sample placed on a sample holder, a CES and a procedure to control the environment for a sample in a system in particular a CES during a measurement with a probe based technique.