Abstract: A lidar method and system for training and using a machine learning model are disclosed. An example method includes: obtaining a map of a background scene, the map including three-dimensional (3D) point cloud data; obtaining at least one point cloud representation of at least one foreground object, the at least one point cloud representation including 3D point cloud data, wherein one or more lidar sensors were used to generate the 3D point cloud data for the map and the at least one point cloud representation; generating a lidar scene by placing the at least one point cloud representation within the map; and training the machine learning model using the generated lidar scene. The model can be used to identify objects and control a vehicle.

Abstract: A method for identifying fraudulent cryptographic currency transactions using a deep neural network includes: receiving, by a receiver of a processing server, a source dataset, the source dataset including labeled source data associated with a plurality of source features and being associated with a source domain; receiving, by the receiver of the processing server, a target dataset, the target dataset including unlabeled target data associated with a plurality of target features and being associated with a target domain; combining, by a processor of the processing server, at least a subset of the plurality of source features and at least a subset of the plurality of target features into a combined data layer; training, by the processor of the processing server, a deep neural network using a domain adaptation algorithm and the combined data layer to identify a set of final features.

Abstract: Various implementations include a method of training a road noise cancelation (RNC) system for a vehicle, including: providing inputs to RNC system, the inputs obtained from: a set of ear-mounted microphones on a user, at least one transducer, an accelerometer, a set of cabin microphones in the vehicle, and a controller area network (CAN) bus, the inputs from the set of ear-mounted microphones on the user approximating a signal detected by the ears of the user; adapting a set of parameters in the RNC system defining an estimated signal detected at respective ears of the user based on the inputs; and generating at least one of the following for input during an operating mode of the RNC system: estimated ear microphone signals based on the adapted set of parameters, or a set of projection filters for use in determining an estimated ear signal at the respective ears of the user.

Abstract: A method, computing system, and computer-program product for robust optimization of charging of a plurality of electric vehicles scheduled for charging at a charging station is provided. The charging station includes a plurality of chargers. In an embodiment, the method includes obtaining vehicle data and station data. Based thereon, it is determined if a set of EVs from amongst the plurality of EVs has failed to achieve a pre-defined target SoC, after a pre-defined charging duration. If the set of EVs has failed to achieve the pre-defined target SoC, a target power is computed. Further, the method includes adjusting at least one of the maximum power of each charger associated with charging of each EV from the set of EVs and the maximum power of the set of EVs as per the target power, to reach the target SoC of the set of EVs.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein receives artifacts generated using a first set of models within a multi-model superstructure. The multi-model superstructure includes a second set of models to test the first set of models. The multi-model superstructure dynamically routes the artifacts of the first set of models to one or more models of the second set of models by (i) determining a set of dimensions of the artifacts against which to evaluate the artifacts and (ii) identifying the models in the second set used to test the particular dimension. The second set of models then assesses each artifact against a set of assessment metrics. If an artifact fails to meet one or more assessment metrics, the second set of models generates actions to align the artifact with the set of assessment metrics.

Abstract: In various examples, techniques for performing software code verification are described. Systems and methods are disclosed for generating, using intermediate code and user input, a call graph that represents source code for software. For instance, the call graph represents at least functions (e.g., internal functions, external functions, etc.) associated with the software, calls (e.g., direct calls, call pointers, etc.) between the functions, and register information associated with the functions (e.g., variables used by the functions, assembly code used by the functions, etc.). The systems and methods may further use the call graph to perform software code verification by verifying rules from design specifications for the software and/or rules from various certification standards.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a system and method for the simultaneous transport of Crude Oil and Naphtha in a cross-country crude oil pipeline. The system includes the batch/zone of crude blend followed by lighter crude to clean and dissolve the asphaltene content of the crude blend. The naphtha batch/zone is sent securely in between the batch/zone of water. To carry out the cleaning of inner surface of the pipe various types of pigs have been used, the pigs have been designed to scrap the inner surface of the pipe and collect the foreign particle as well. The light crude oil is used to dissolve the asphaltene and resin components of crude blend, pigs are used to clean the surface and as well as a separating barrier in between the two layers.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for an on chip dynamic IR oscilloscope are provided. An oscilloscope circuitry may comprise sensor circuitry, voltage generator circuitry, finite state machine, and latch circuitry. The sensor circuitry may include digital logic circuitry, sample and hold circuitry, and sense amplifier circuitry. The voltage generator circuitry may include a voltage generator, analog buffers, switches, and high speed buffer. The finite state machine may control the sensor circuitry to sample a voltage waveform and the voltage generator circuitry to generate a reference voltage that may change over time. The sensing amplifier circuitry may compare the samples to the reference voltage to generate flags when a sample exceeds a reference voltage. The flags may be used to stored the voltages associated with the flags, which may be used to redraw the waveform sampled.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of secure wireless transmission of power using unidirectional communication signals from a wireless-power-receiving device. The method includes, receiving, from a wireless-power-transmitting device that includes a first communications radio, a first wireless-power-transmission signal at a wireless-power-receiving device that includes a second communications radio. In response to receiving the first wireless-power-transmission signal: broadcasting, via the second communications radio of the wireless-power-receiving device and without establishing a communications channel between the first and second communications radios, a data packet, the data packet including information identifying (i) at least one power requirement of a power source of the wireless-power-receiving device (ii) an amount of power received by the wireless-power-receiving device from the first wireless-power-transmission signal.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for digitizing a slide. A system may include a slide; an optical system; and a computing device configured to identify metadata associated with the slide; determine a first scanning parameter as a function of the metadata; and using the optical system, capture a z-stack as a function of the first scanning parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to encapsulation of microbial cultures to improve the robustness and stability upon storage. In particular, the present invention relates to dry preparations of microbial cultures, such as lactic acid bacteria (LAB), coated by a fat-matrix that increase survivability and mitigate post-acidification upon storage at ambient temperature for extended periods of time.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein receive an output generation request from that includes input for generating an output using a language model. The input includes a set of alphanumeric characters associated with operative standards for a first set of actions. The system divides the set of alphanumeric characters into text subsets. For each text subset, a vector representation is determined. Prompts are created for each vector representation including the set of alphanumeric characters, query contexts, keywords, and/or the text subset. Each vector representation's prompt is input into the language model, which generates a second set of actions of related actions, where subsequently generated actions are based on prior generated actions. The system aggregates the second set of actions into a third set of actions and displays a graphical layout. The graphical layout displays a representation of the set of alphanumeric characters and the corresponding actions.

Abstract: Use of an autologous e.g., selected, renal cell therapeutic for improving kidney function of a human patient having diabetic chronic kidney disease is provided herein. The use of the therapeutic, administered in first and second injections, increases patient kidney function. e.g., estimated glomerular filtration rate, over the course of at least one year and stabilizes other clinical parameters that decline during kidney disease.

Abstract: The present invention concerns bioactive renal cell populations, renal cell constructs, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention concerns bioactive renal cell populations, renal cell constructs, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Methods and devices for surveying for active and inactive power receivers within a wireless-power coverage area are described. A method includes causing performance of a survey looking for active power receivers within a wireless-power coverage area using communication radio(s). Information is received from an active power receiver and transmission of RF signals is caused to energize inactive power receivers using a power-transmission antenna. A first RF signal is transmitted using a first value for a transmission characteristic, and a second RF signal is transmitted using a second value for the transmission characteristic. Additional information is received from a first energized power receiver and further information from a second energized power receiver. Two or more frequency bands are identified for radio-frequency wireless-power transmissions by a wireless-power transmitting device within the wireless-power coverage area based on the information, the additional information, and the further information.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a near-field charging pad with a processor, a power-transferring element, a signature-signal-receiving circuit, and the processor of the near-field charging pad is in communication with a data source that includes predefined signature signals that each identify one of (i) a wireless power receiver, (ii) an object other than a wireless power receiver, and (iii) a combination of a wireless power receiver and an object other than a wireless power receiver. The method includes: after sending a plurality of test radio frequency (RF) power transmission signals, detecting, using the signature-signal-receiving circuit, respective amounts of reflected power; generating, based on variations in the respective amounts of reflected power, a signature signal; and determining whether (i) an authorized wireless power receiver is present on the near-field charging pad and/or (ii) an object other than a wireless power receiver is present on the near-field charging pad.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods of using bioactive renal cell populations to provide regenerative effects to a native kidney for the treatment of chronic kidney disease.

Abstract: In a running distributed data storage system that actively processes I/Os, metadata nodes are commissioned and decommissioned without taking down the storage system and without introducing interruptions to metadata or payload data I/O. The inflow of reads and writes continues without interruption even while new metadata nodes are in the process of being added and/or removed and the strong consistency of the system is guaranteed. Commissioning and decommissioning nodes within the running system enables streamlined replacement of permanently failed nodes and advantageously enables the system to adapt elastically to workload changes. An illustrative distributed barrier logic (the “view change barrier”) controls a multi-state process that controls a coordinated step-wise progression of the metadata nodes from an old view to a new normal. Rules for I/O handling govern each state until the state machine loop has been traversed and the system reaches its new normal.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitting system includes a power amplifier comprising a plurality of measurement points and a power amplifier controller integrated circuit (IC). In some embodiments, the power amplifier controller IC performs synchronization of the various components of the power amplifier, conducts impedance and temperature measurements at the measurements points, determines if a foreign object is within the transmission range of the wireless power transmitter, and decides if a shutdown of the power amplifier is needed. In some embodiments, the power amplifier controller IC determines through a transmitter controller IC, the presence of a foreign object within the transmission range and adjusts the power transmission to one or more receivers.