Abstract: Microelectronic devices include a lower deck and an upper deck, each comprising a stack structure with a vertically alternating sequence of insulative structures and conductive structures arranged in tiers. First and second arrays of pillars extend through the stack structure of the lower and upper decks, respectively. In one or more of the first and second pillar arrays, at least some pillars exhibit a greater degree of bending away from a vertical orientation than at least some other pillars. The pillars of the first array align with the pillars of the second array along an interface between the lower and upper decks. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved embedding of an application within another application. Specifically, embodiments provide improved interoperability mechanisms supporting such embedding utilizing access to a storage access API. The storage access API in some embodiments provides a particular user-facing application access associated with a first application to particular shared cookie(s) or other data utilized to access functionality of an embedded application from within the user-facing application. Embodiments additionally or alternatively account for security barriers or security requirements of applications and/or supporting applications, for example browser applications, that facilitate the access to the embedded application from within the user-facing application associated with the user-accessed application by utilizing a credential-based access component.

Abstract: An aircraft sensing system includes a power and communications module, a sensor module in optical communication with the power and communications module, the sensor module being disposed in an at least partially enclosed space within the aircraft, and at least one gas sensor in communication with the sensor module, the at least one gas sensor being disposed in the at least partially enclosed space. The at least one gas sensor is configured to sense at least one flammable gas species or non-flammable gas species, and the sensor module and the at least one gas sensor are galvanically isolated from the power and communications module.

Abstract: Methods for treating cancer with a stabilized BCL9 peptide are encompassed, wherein the stabilized peptide comprises a portion of the HD2 domain of the BCL9 protein containing a hydrocarbon crosslinker generated using ?,?-disubstituted amino acids.

Abstract: A Method and System for coordinating help to an individual experiencing a medical emergency from their designated Emergency Care Team (ECT). The location of the Person in Distress (PID) and all of their emergency contacts is determined. A real time audio video conference is created which enables the PID and all members of the ECT to communicate. Real time vital signs from the PID's wearable health monitor is streamed to all participants. The PID's medical history is temporarily unlocked and provided on demand to the ECT members. The ECT members participate as available with no single person or call center coordinating this effort. Additional participants may be added to the conference at the discretion of the ECT members including, but not limited to the E911 operator for the PID's locale, the PID's medical providers, other individuals from the PID's contact list, or other individuals as may be deemed important to the response.

Abstract: A system for key absence management in a vehicle configured to be started by an electronic key fob includes a key absence management controller that implements a method configured to authorize starting of the vehicle by monitoring presence and absence of the electronic key fob in the vehicle. If the controller finds the electronic key fob to be present in the vehicle, then the controller authorizes starting of the vehicle. If the controller finds the electronic key fob to be absent from the vehicle, then the controller authorizes starting of the vehicle based on detection of a keyless authority indicator. A vehicle configured to be started by an electronic key fob includes the system with the controller that implements the method.

Abstract: A method for real-time digital transcription of handwriting and drawings. The method includes attaching a stroke motion recognition (SMR) device to a scribing implement. The method further includes detecting strokes of the scribing implement based on movements of the SMR and transmitting the strokes, and their relative locations, on a predetermined page to an application on a recording device communicatively connected to the SMR. The method further includes reproducing the strokes in their relative locations on a digital page corresponding to the predetermined page and storing the digital page on a persistent storage device.

Abstract: A method can include determining, by a head-mounted device mounted on a head of a user, a number of degrees of freedom of an input modality of an auxiliary device; determining an input modality of the head-mounted device based on the number of degrees of freedom of the input modality of the auxiliary device; and presenting the input modality of the head-mounted device to the user.

Abstract: A machine learning framework and method for using the same are described.

Abstract: An optoelectronic assembly includes: (i) a substrate having a cavity, (ii) an optoelectronic device, which is disposed over the cavity and includes an array of multiple emitters configured to emit a predefined number of light beams in response to receiving one or more electrical signals, and (iii) an integrated circuit (IC), which is mounted within the cavity, between the substrate and the optoelectronic device, and is configured to drive the one or more electrical signals to the optoelectronic device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a window of motion data collected by a motion sensor of a device worn by a user and selecting motion data in the window about or more particular axes of the motion sensor. The method further includes determining a ballistocardiogram (BCG) signal in the selected motion data and determining whether the BCG signal in the selected motion data satisfies a signal-quality metric. If the BCG signal in the selected motion data satisfies the signal-quality metric, then the method includes (1) determining one or more heart-beat metrics of the user from the selected motion data; and (2) estimating, based on the one or more determined heart-beat metrics, a stress condition of the user at a time coincident with the window of motion data.

Abstract: Methods and systems for use of a reference image to detect a road obstacle are described. A computing device configured to control a vehicle, may be configured to receive, from an image-capture device, an image of a road on which the vehicle is travelling. The computing device may be configured to compare the image to a reference image; and identify a difference between the image and the reference image. Further, the computing device may be configured to determine a level of confidence for identification of the difference. Based on the difference and the level of confidence, the computing device may be configured to modify a control strategy associated with a driving behavior of the vehicle; and control the vehicle based on the modified control strategy.

Abstract: An online concierge system assists users in identifying additional information about items in an image. Image regions are identified in the image that may correspond to unknown items and an item search space is determined for detecting items in the image regions based on a context of the image, such as items in a warehouse or a list of items delivered to a customer. The identified items are used to retrieve relevant item information that is included in a prompt for a language model to extract relevant information for the item. As such, the process may automatically process the image into relevant textual information about the pictured items. Applications may be used to assist vision-impaired users in distinguishing delivered items or quickly identifying and evaluating relevant information about items.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a first electronic device facilitates tracking of a second electronic device. In some embodiments, when the first electronic device and the second electronic device are within a specified distance from each other, the second electronic device automatically generates an alert to indicate its current location. In some embodiments, the alert includes audio and/or tactical feedback.

Abstract: A method of processing an optical device is provided, including: positioning an optical device on a substrate support in an interior volume of a process chamber, the optical device including an optical device substrate and a plurality of optical device structures formed over the optical device substrate, each optical device structure including a bulk region formed of silicon carbide and one or more surface regions formed of silicon oxycarbide. The method further includes providing one or more process gases to the interior volume of the process chamber, and generating a plasma of the one or more process gases in the interior volume for a first time period when the optical device is on the substrate support, and stopping the plasma after the first time period. A carbon content of the one or more surface regions of each optical device structure is reduced by at least 50% by the plasma.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining one or more behavior models used by an autonomous vehicle to predict the behavior of detected objects. The autonomous vehicle may collect and record object behavior using one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle may then communicate the recorded object behavior to a server operative to determine the behavior models. The server may determine the behavior models according to a given object classification, actions of interest performed by the object, and the object's perceived surroundings.

Abstract: Methods of forming an array of patterns on a substrate are provided. An array of protective tiles formed from a protectant resin is provided to cover an array of sub-regions on the substrate. An array of patterns is formed on the substrate by sequentially repeating steps (i) and (ii) for each sub-region: (i) removing the protective tile from one of the sub-regions to expose the first major surface underneath; and (ii) forming a pattern on the exposed first major surface within the one of the sub-regions.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus comprising a control system configured to determine a type of a removable power source connected to the scanning apparatus, select one or more charging parameters based on the determined type of the removable power source, transmit the selected one or more charging parameters to a universal power interface and/or a charging circuit, modify an operational mode of the scanning apparatus based on the selected one or more charging parameters, determine if a charge of the removable power source is less than a predetermined power threshold, determine if the scanning apparatus is mounted on a charging cradle, and initiate charging of the removable power source if it is determined that the charge of the removable power source is less than the predetermined power threshold and the scanning apparatus is mounted on the charging cradle.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes using a deep learning model to identify topic segments of a communication transcript. A communication transcript including a set of utterances is obtained. The set of utterances is divided into a plurality of utterance windows, wherein each utterance window of the plurality of utterance windows includes a different subset of utterances of the set of utterances, and wherein each utterance of the set of utterances is included in at least one utterance window of the plurality of utterance windows. For each utterance window of the plurality of utterance windows, each utterance in the utterance window is classified as a topic boundary or a non-boundary using a deep learning model. Topic segments of the communication transcript are identified based on utterances of the set of utterances that are classified as topic boundaries. A communication transcript summary is generated using the communication transcript and the identified topic segments.

Abstract: A portable variable focus microscope includes a housing having a lower section and an upper section secured together. A lens is removably disposed on at least one lens retention feature of the upper section. The scope further includes a slide platform and a height adjuster, where rotation of the height adjuster within the scope housing adjusts a relative distance between the slide platform and the lens to adjust a focus of the lens. The scope may be used in conjunction with a mobile data device to capture an image of a sample on a slide received in the scope. A program including a CNN algorithm may be employed to identify contaminants in the sample.