Abstract: An apparatus includes one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processing circuits to perform various operations. The operations include wirelessly receiving a plurality of fault codes from a vehicle control system; prioritizing each fault code within the plurality of fault codes; determining a first root cause fault code corresponding to the highest prioritized fault code in the plurality of fault codes; determining a first set of interaction fault codes, the first set of interaction fault codes relating to the first root cause fault code based on a causal relationship; and wirelessly transmitting the first root cause fault code and the first set of interaction fault codes to a display of an interface device.

Abstract: Expansion compensating structures are formed in redistribution layers of a wafer-level chip-scale integrated circuit package (WLCSP) or other IC package having a low-expansion substrate. The structures include micromechanical actuators designed and oriented to move solder bumps attached to them in the same direction and distance as a function of temperature as do pads to which they may be connected on a higher-expansion substrate such as a printed circuit board. Expansion compensated IC packages incorporating these expansion compensating structures are provided, as well as expansion compensated assemblies containing one or more of these IC packages. Methods of fabricating expansion compensated IC packages requiring minimal changes to existing commercial WLCSP fabrication processes are also provided. These devices and methods will result in assemblies having improved board-level reliability during thermal cycling, and allow the use of larger IC die sizes in WLCSP technology.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to method, system, medium, and implementation of a global model update center. At least one model is established at the model update center for detecting objects surrounding each of autonomous driving vehicles of a fleet. A plurality of labeled data items are received, from the fleet of autonomous driving vehicles, where each of the labeled data items is detected, based on the at least one model, from sensor data characterizing surroundings of the autonomous driving vehicles. The labeled data items are generated automatically on-the-fly by the autonomous driving vehicles. Based on the received labeled data items, at least some of the models are updated and model update information is accordingly generated. Such generated model update information is then distributed to the fleet of autonomous driving vehicles.

Abstract: A valving system has an actuator member connected to move with an actuator piston and change the position of a valve member. There is a smaller face fluid chamber acting on a small area piston face, and a larger face fluid chamber acting on a larger face of the actuator piston. The torque motor has an armature and a flapper caused to move by current received at the armature. The flapper moves between two fluid ports to control the pressure in the larger face chamber. The flapper further has a positioning extension engaging a first feedback spring operable between it and a forward face of the actuator piston and providing a spring force in combination with a spring force from the positioning extension. A control is operable to provide current to the armature to control the fluid received in the larger face chamber. The controller is programmed to associate the current supplied to the armature to an actual position of the valve member. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A platform and components for an automated consumer retail utility marketplace are provided, including components for machine learning, components for gamification, and components for supporting a related consumer mobile application that enables improved visibility and control by a consumer over its interaction with energy markets.

Abstract: A user may create an avatar and/or animated sequence illustrating a particular object or living being performing a certain activity, using images of portions of the object or living being extracted from a still image or set of still images of the object or living being.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to immunotherapy for preventing HIV infection in HIV-negative individuals. In particular, the methods include methods for making cells resistant to HIV and administering an immune therapy to an HIV-negative subject to prevent an HIV infection.

Abstract: An Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) Mobile Terminal (MT) identifies its geographic location and determines a New Radio Licensed (NR-L) frequency band and a New Radio Unlicensed (NR-U) frequency band based on the location. The IAB MT determines received signal strengths for the frequency bands. The IAB MT compares the received signal strengths to and select the NR-U frequency band. The IAB MT wirelessly exchanges network signaling over the NR-U frequency band and establishes an IAB link over the NR-U frequency band. A Radio Unit (RU) wirelessly exchanges user data with wireless User Equipment (UEs) and exchanges the user data with a Distributed Unit (DU). The DU exchanges the user data with the IAB MT. The IAB MT wirelessly exchanges the user data over the IAB link using the NR-U frequency band.

Abstract: A disturb mitigation scheme is described for a 1TnC or multi-element ferroelectric gain bit-cell where after writing to a selected capacitor of the bit-cell, a cure phase is initiated. Between the cure phase and the write phase, there may be zero or more cycles where the selected word-line, bit-line, and plate-lines are pulled-down to ground. The cure phase may occur immediately before the write phase. In the cure phase, the word-line is asserted again just like in the write phase. In the cure phase, the voltage on bit-line is inverted compared to the voltage on the bit-line in the write phase. By programming a value in a selected capacitor to be opposite of the value written in the write phase of that selected capacitor, time accumulation of disturb is negated. This allows to substantially zero out disturb field on the unselected capacitors of the same bit-cell and/or other unselected bit-cells.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a cryptocurrency, including generating, by first computing devices, raw data sets representative of activities performed by respective users while each of the users is using the Internet. A second computing device may determine an aggregate data value of at least a portion of an aggregate of the raw data sets. The at least a portion of the aggregate of the raw data sets being received from the users who contribute that portion of the raw data sets, the contributing users being data contributors. A basis value of a cryptocurrency as a function of the aggregate data value may be established. Total quantity of the cryptocurrency in circulation may be regulated as a function of the aggregate data value.

Abstract: A method of choosing which undesired cell to destroy in a multi-cell fluorescent event includes detecting fluorescence of cells, converting photons detected in the fluorescence into an analog voltage output signal, and identifying at least two discernable peaks associated with the cells. By looking solely at properties measured within the multi-cell fluorescent event, a decision of which cell to target for elimination can be made. Using this method with large population sizes can result in an effective sex skewed product. The sex skewed product can, for example, be formed from bull semen which is then later used to inseminate cows which results in an increased likelihood of giving birth to female cattle.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically coupling an electrical interface of a unit under test with a debugging component includes a bracket assembly having a socket configured to electrically couple with the electrical interface, a baseplate assembly configured to secure the unit under test on a plate, a crane assembly coupled to the bracket assembly, and a cable assembly. The crane assembly is configured to enable movement of the socket relative to the electrical interface in each of a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, and an angular direction; and secure the socket in place relative to the electrical interface while applying a force by the socket against the electrical interface. The cable assembly is associated in part with the bracket assembly and is configured to electrically couple with the socket at a first end and with the debugging component at a second end.

Abstract: A clutch assembly includes a pocket plate, and a teeter-totter strut retained in a pocket plate pocket and pivotable to engaged and disengaged positions. A strut center of mass is configured so that when a shock load force acts on the strut, the strut is prevented from moving into the engaged position. A torque locking mechanism includes a strut housing having a strut pocket, a strut having ears, and a cover. The strut has a center of mass between the ears and a portion of the pocket. A clutch strut includes ears extending transversely from a body. A first portion of the body between the ears and an abutment surface has a first length and width, and a second portion of the body between the ears and a load bearing surface has a second length longer than the first length and a second width narrower than the first width.

Abstract: A user computing entity provides a specimen score for use in selecting a sperm for use in a fertilization event. The user computing entity provides the score by obtaining specimen image data comprising imaging data of one or more specimen, the imaging data corresponds to at least one type of imaging; generating a specimen scoring request including the specimen image data; providing the specimen scoring request for receipt by a network computing entity; receiving a specimen response comprising a respective specimen score for the one or more specimen, the respective specimen score for the one or more specimen generated by a machine-learning trained specimen analysis model; processing the respective specimen score for the one or more specimen to generate a graphical representation of the respective specimen score; and causing display of the graphical representation of the respective specimen score.

Abstract: The present disclosure is for systems and methods for data and model security in AI-based modeling approaches. Security techniques are applied at the user device level on edge devices to evaluate data and/or locally trained models for malicious content. Malicious content is detected and can be prevented from influencing central model updates or retraining.

Abstract: Described is a control system for the quality of processing pipes made of thermoplastic material, comprising a station for housing at least one pipe to be controlled, a first video camera configured to capture images of a first front scene showing a first longitudinal end of the pipe, and at least a second video camera configured to capture images of a second lateral scene showing the same said pipe in its longitudinal extension.

Abstract: A cooking system is provided. In one embodiment, the cooking system includes a housing having a first internal heating compartment having a first opening, and a second internal heating compartment having a second opening. A first heating element is configured to heat the first internal heating compartment, and a second heating element is configured to heat the second internal heating compartment. The system further includes a door assembly having a first door configured to cover the first opening, a second door configured to cover the second opening, a first frame member, and a second frame member. The second door is pivotally arranged relative to the first door and is configured to selectively allow access to the second internal heating compartment while the first door covers the first opening, and the second door selectively locks to the first frame member and the second frame member.