Abstract: Various implementations relate to techniques, for controlling smart devices, that are low latency and/or that provide computational efficiencies (client and/or server) and/or network efficiencies. Those implementations relate to generating and/or utilizing cache entries, of a cache that is stored locally at an assistant client device, in control of various smart devices (e.g., smart lights, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart appliances, smart routers, etc.). Each of the cache entries includes a mapping of text to one or more corresponding semantic representations.

Abstract: A hot backup switching method and system based on network card detection. The method includes the following steps: S1: driving a first synchronous network card to send a query instruction to a second synchronous network card according to a preset time interval; S2: determining whether the first synchronous network card obtains a response packet sent by a master server device, if yes, executing S1; and if not and executing S3; S3: determining whether the working mode of the playback terminal belongs to a master mode; and if yes, and executing S4; and S4: determining whether the second synchronous network card responds, if yes, executing S1. Hot backup switching is implemented by means of the network cards of the master server device and the slave server device, and seamless switching and continued playback are realized.

Abstract: Various implementations relate to techniques, for controlling smart devices, that are low latency and/or that provide computational efficiencies (client and/or server) and/or network efficiencies. Those implementations relate to generating and/or utilizing cache entries, of a cache that is stored locally at an assistant client device, in control of various smart devices (e.g., smart lights, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart appliances, smart routers, etc.). Each of the cache entries includes a mapping of text to one or more corresponding semantic representations.

Abstract: Various implementations relate to techniques, for controlling smart devices, that are low latency and/or that provide computational efficiencies (client and/or server) and/or network efficiencies. Those implementations relate to generating and/or utilizing cache entries, of a cache that is stored locally at an assistant client device, in control of various smart devices (e.g., smart lights, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart appliances, smart routers, etc.). Each of the cache entries includes a mapping of text to one or more corresponding semantic representations.

Abstract: Methods for image segmentation, computer devices, and storage mediums. The method includes acquiring a to-be-segmented image, inputting the to-be-segmented image into an input variable of a full convolution neural network and outputting a convolution characteristic pattern; inputting the convolution characteristic pattern into an input variable of a context-switchable neural network and outputting context expression information; and generating an intermediate characteristic pattern for image segmentation according to the convolution characteristic pattern and the context expression information.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for tailoring composite graphical assistant interfaces for interacting with multiple different connected devices. The composite graphical assistant interfaces can be generated in response to a user providing a request for an automated assistant to cause a connected device to perform a particular function. In response to the automated assistant receiving the request, the automated assistant can identify other functions that the connected device is capable of performing. The other functions can then be mapped to various graphical control elements in order to provide a composite graphical assistant interface from which the user can interact with the connected device. Each graphical control element can be arranged according to a status of the connected device, in order to reflect how the connected device is operating simultaneous to the presentation of the composite graphical assistant interface.

Abstract: Various implementations relate to techniques, for controlling smart devices, that are low latency and/or that provide computational efficiencies (client and/or server) and/or network efficiencies. Those implementations relate to generating and/or utilizing cache entries, of a cache that is stored locally at an assistant client device, in control of various smart devices (e.g., smart lights, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart appliances, smart routers, etc.). Each of the cache entries includes a mapping of text to one or more corresponding semantic representations.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for tailoring composite graphical assistant interfaces for interacting with multiple different connected devices. The composite graphical assistant interfaces can be generated in response to a user providing a request for an automated assistant to cause a connected device to perform a particular function. In response to the automated assistant receiving the request, the automated assistant can identify other functions that the connected device is capable of performing. The other functions can then be mapped to various graphical control elements in order to provide a composite graphical assistant interface from which the user can interact with the connected device. Each graphical control element can be arranged according to a status of the connected device, in order to reflect how the connected device is operating simultaneous to the presentation of the composite graphical assistant interface.

Abstract: A method for image classification includes acquiring a to-be-classified image and inputting the to-be-classified image to a trained image classification model, the trained image classification model includes a localization segmentation sub-network, an alignment sub-network, and a classification sub-network, the alignment sub-network is formulized as a valve linkage function, the image classification model is obtained, and in a forward-propagation phase, an output of the valve linkage function is an aligned image; in a backward-propagation phase, the output of the valve linkage function is a function; subjecting the to-be-classified image through the localization segmentation sub-network for locating and segmenting a target object of the to-be-classified image to obtain a segmented image; subjecting the segmented image through the alignment sub-network, the alignment sub-network aligning the target object to obtain an aligned image; and subjecting the aligned image through the classification sub-network for fi

Abstract: Methods for image segmentation, computer devices, and storage mediums. The method includes acquiring a to-be-segmented image, inputting the to-be-segmented image into an input variable of a full convolution neural network and outputting a convolution characteristic pattern; inputting the convolution characteristic pattern into an input variable of a context-switchable neural network and outputting context expression information; and generating an intermediate characteristic pattern for image segmentation according to the convolution characteristic pattern and the context expression information.

Abstract: A method for image classification includes acquiring a to-be-classified image and inputting the to-be-classified image to a trained image classification model, the trained image classification model includes a localization segmentation sub-network, an alignment sub-network, and a classification sub-network, the alignment sub-network is formulized as a valve linkage function, the image classification model is obtained, and in a forward-propagation phase, an output of the valve linkage function is an aligned image; in a backward-propagation phase, the output of the valve linkage function is a function; subjecting the to-be-classified image through the localization segmentation sub-network for locating and segmenting a target object of the to-be-classified image to obtain a segmented image; subjecting the segmented image through the alignment sub-network, the alignment sub-network aligning the target object to obtain an aligned image; and subjecting the aligned image through the classification sub-network for fi

Abstract: Various implementations relate to techniques, for controlling smart devices, that are low latency and/or that provide computational efficiencies (client and/or server) and/or network efficiencies. Those implementations relate to generating and/or utilizing cache entries, of a cache that is stored locally at an assistant client device, in control of various smart devices (e.g., smart lights, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart appliances, smart routers, etc.). Each of the cache entries includes a mapping of text to one or more corresponding semantic representations.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium for managing beam shaping in gradient refractive index (GRIN) media are provided. In one aspect, a method includes specifying a field evolution throughout a gradient-index (GRIN) medium and generating a refractive index profile of the GRIN medium based on the specified field evolution in the GRIN medium. Diffraction effects are considered in solving for the refractive index profile. The index profile is found by specifying a desired beam transformation throughout the GRIN medium and solving a series of phase retrieval problems. The GRIN medium can be two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D).

Abstract: Various implementations relate to techniques, for controlling smart devices, that are low latency and/or that provide computational efficiencies (client and/or server) and/or network efficiencies. Those implementations relate to generating and/or utilizing cache entries, of a cache that is stored locally at an assistant client device, in control of various smart devices (e.g., smart lights, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart appliances, smart routers, etc.). Each of the cache entries includes a mapping of text to one or more corresponding semantic representations.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for tailoring composite graphical assistant interfaces for interacting with multiple different connected devices. The composite graphical assistant interfaces can be generated in response to a user providing a request for an automated assistant to cause a connected device to perform a particular function. In response to the automated assistant receiving the request, the automated assistant can identify other functions that the connected device is capable of performing. The other functions can then be mapped to various graphical control elements in order to provide a composite graphical assistant interface from which the user can interact with the connected device. Each graphical control element can be arranged according to a status of the connected device, in order to reflect how the connected device is operating simultaneous to the presentation of the composite graphical assistant interface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium for managing beam shaping in gradient refractive index (GRIN) media are provided. In one aspect, a method includes specifying a field evolution throughout a gradient-index (GRIN) medium and generating a refractive index profile of the GRIN medium based on the specified field evolution in the GRIN medium. Diffraction effects are considered in solving for the refractive index profile. The index profile is found by specifying a desired beam transformation throughout the GRIN medium and solving a series of phase retrieval problems. The GRIN medium can be two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D).

Abstract: The present invention includes a method and system for compensating for cross-talk interference in communication systems. The method includes estimation of the interfering signals. Further, the method includes performing a compensation operation on at least one interfering signal.

Abstract: An infrared photodetector structure with voltage-tunable and -switchable photoresponses constructed of superlattices and blocking barriers. The photoresponses of the double-superlattice structure are also insensitive to the operating temperature changes. By using GaAs/AlxGa1-xAs system, the feasibility of this idea is verified. In the embodiment, the photoresponses can be switched between 6˜8.5 and 7.5˜12 m by the bias polarity and are also tunable by the bias magnitude in each detection wavelength range. In addition, the photoresponses are insensitive to operating temperatures ranging from 20 to 80 K. For the SLIP with few periods, the responsivity may be higher than the one with many periods and the operational temperature is higher. These results show the invention can be useful in the design of multicolor imaging systems.

Abstract: An infrared photodetector structure with voltage-tunable and -switchable photoresponses constructed of superlattices and blocking barriers. The photoresponses of the double-superlattice structure are also insensitive to the operating temperature changes. By using GaAs/AlxGa1-xAs system, the feasibility of this idea is verified. In the embodiment, the photoresponses can be switched between 6˜8.5 and 7.5˜12 m by the bias polarity and are also tunable by the bias magnitude in each detection wavelength range. In addition, the photoresponses are insensitive to operating temperatures ranging from 20 to 80 K. For the SLIP with few periods, the responsivity may be higher than the one with many periods and the operational temperature is higher. These results show the invention can be useful in the design of multicolor imaging systems.

Abstract: A method of forming a phase shift mask is disclosed. After providing a substrate with a shifter layer and a Cr layer, a first photoresist layer is formed on the Cr layer. Thereafter, a position of a shifter pattern is defined by using E-beam writing process and then a develop process is performed. After that, a first Cr pattern is formed by using an etching process to etch the Cr layer. After removing the first photoresist layer, the shifter pattern is formed by using an etching process to etch the shifter layer. After forming a second photoresist layer, an exposure process of conventional photolithography is performed by means of a boarder mask to define a position of a second Cr pattern. After performing a develop process, the second Cr pattern is formed by using an etching process to etch the first Cr pattern.