Abstract: The technology disclosed is directed to context-dependent base calling. The technology disclosed describes a system including memory storing k-mer-specific centroids for k-mers. The k-mer-specific centroids are learned by training a base calling pipeline to represent base calls of an already base called sequence in k-mer-specific time series, transform the k-mer-specific time series into predicted k-mer-specific centroids, merge the predicted k-mer-specific centroids on a sequencing cycle-by-sequencing cycle basis to generate predicted per-sequencing cycle intensity values, determine a training loss (e.g., a transformation loss) based on comparing the predicted per-sequencing cycle intensity values against known intensity values of the base calls, update the predicted k-mer-specific centroids based on the determined training loss, and store the updated centroids as the k-mer-specific centroids.

Abstract: The technology disclosed is directed to cluster segmentation and base calling. The technology disclosed describes a computer-implemented method including segmenting a population of clusters into a plurality of subpopulations of clusters based on one or more prior bases called at one or more prior sequencing cycles of a sequencing run. At a current sequencing cycle of the sequencing run, the method includes applying a mixture of four distributions to current sequenced data of each subpopulation of clusters in the plurality of subpopulations of clusters, the four distributions corresponding to four bases adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T), and the current sequenced data being generated at the current sequencing cycle. The method further includes base calling clusters in a particular subpopulation of clusters using a corresponding mixture of four distributions.

Abstract: A double walled illuminated vessel for displaying indicia comprising an outer sleeve, an inner liner, a lens, a transparent or translucent connection ring, a base and an illumination module adapted to be inserted into the base whereby the base and connection ring are connected to each other creating a base illumination unit. Light from the illumination module passes through the hollow space between the outer sleeve and the inner liner such that the lens bearing indicia is illuminated thus prominently displaying any desired graphic, logo, design, trademark, symbol, letter, number or any other indicia. The connection ring transmits and diffuses light through the inner liner and upper rim as well as the sidewall of the connection ring. The base illumination unit is removable from the outer sleeve and can be used as an independent light source by a user. Additionally, the illumination module is rechargeable in one embodiment and can provide an adequate charge to a mobile device.

Abstract: A vehicle sensor system consisting of video, radar, ultrasonic or laser sensors, oriented to obtain a 360 degree view around the vehicle for the purpose of developing a situation or scene awareness. The sensors may or may not have overlapping field of views, or support the same applications, but data will be shared by all. Orientation of the sensor to the vehicle body coordinates is critical in order to accurately assess threat and respond. This system describes methods based on measuring force and rotation on each sensor and computing a dynamic alignment to first each other, then second to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle sensor system consisting of video, radar, ultrasonic or laser sensors, oriented to obtain a 360 degree view around the vehicle for the purpose of developing a situation or scene awareness. The sensors may or may not have overlapping field of views, or support the same applications, but data will be shared by all. Orientation of the sensor to the vehicle body coordinates is critical in order to accurately assess threat and respond. This system describes methods based on measuring force and rotation on each sensor and computing a dynamic alignment to first each other, then second to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle sensor system consisting of video, radar, ultrasonic or laser sensors, oriented to obtain a 360 degree view around the vehicle for the purpose of developing a situation or scene awareness. The sensors may or may not have overlapping field of views, or support the same applications, but data will be shared by all. Orientation of the sensor to the vehicle body coordinates is critical in order to accurately assess threat and respond. This system describes methods based on measuring force and rotation on each sensor and computing a dynamic alignment to first each other, then second to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle sensor system consisting of video, radar, ultrasonic or laser sensors, oriented to obtain a 360 degree view around the vehicle for the purpose of developing a situation or scene awareness. The sensors may or may not have overlapping field of views, or support the same applications, but data will be shared by all. Orientation of the sensor to the vehicle body coordinates is critical in order to accurately assess threat and respond. This system describes methods based on measuring force and rotation on each sensor and computing a dynamic alignment to first each other, then second to the vehicle.

Abstract: A deer lure dispensing apparatus and method of use including a programmable dispensing system for effecting automatic dispersal of the lure. The hunter or other user programs a predetermined schedule for dispensing lure such as deer urine. Once the programmable, automatic animal lure dispensing unit is placed in the field, no human intervention is needed to effect the scheduled dispersals of lure.

Abstract: An adaptive data rate communications system makes a compound error communications channel, with random and non-random impulsive noise, appear to be a gaussian channel. The process uses a cascade of digital error control coding, spread spectrum modulation, pseudo random chip interleaving, and feedback techniques. The communications process yields a dynamic chip to bit ratio for each frame. These communications process techniques along with the careful employment of the time/distance factors of distance between transmitter and receiver, chip transmission rate, nominal chip to bit ratio, and number of bits in the frame, yield a high throughput efficiency.

Abstract: An adaptive data rate communications system makes a compound error communications channel, with random and non-random impulsive noise, appear to be a gaussian channel. The process uses a cascade of digital error control coding, spread spectrum modulation, pseudo random chip interleaving, and feedback techniques. The communications process yields a dynamic chip to bit ratio for each frame. These communications process techniques along with the careful employment of the time/distance factors of distance between transmitter and receiver chip transmission rate, nominal chip to bit ratio, and number of bits in the frame yield a high throughput efficiency.

Abstract: An adaptive data rate communications system makes a compound error communications channel, with random and non-random impulsive noise, appear to be a gaussian channel. The process uses a cascade of digital error control coding, spread spectrum modulation, pseudo random chip interleaving, and feedback techniques. The communications process yields a dynamic chip to bit ratio for each frame. These communications process techniques along with the careful employment of the time/distance factors of distance between transmitter and receiver, chip transmission rate, nominal chip to bit ratio, and number of bits in the frame yield a high throughput efficiency.