Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that model a user's interaction with a user interface. There is provided a data input system, comprising a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive user input. The system comprises a plurality of models, each of which relates previous user input events corresponding to a target to that target. An input probability generator is configured to generate, in association with the plurality of models, a probability that a user input event corresponds to a particular target. There is also provided a method of modelling a target of a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive input, by modelling for each target previous user input events which correspond to that target. Furthermore, there is provided a method of inputting data into a system comprising a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive input.

Abstract: An inertia-driven dump load apparatus is provided in association with motor vehicles. The inertia-driven dump load includes a container defined by two side walls and a front wall; and at least one pivotable connection means connecting the container to the vehicle bed. To operate the inertia-driven dump load apparatus, the apparatus is first placed within a vehicle bed. Once the apparatus is in place, material to be dumped can be loaded into the apparatus. Then, the vehicle is driven to a location where the dumping of the materials is desired. Finally, a force is applied to the apparatus such that the apparatus moves across the vehicle bed so that the apparatus tips over a tailgate of the vehicle bed so that the material to be dumped is dumped.

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprises an ADC including a first track-and-hold amplifier and a timing generator configured to generate a clock signal for controlling the ADC. The timing generator comprises a quadrature filter responsive to a differential input signal for generating a differential quadrature (I/Q) output signal. The timing generator further comprises at least one first vector sum circuit operatively coupled or connected to an output of the quadrature filter and configured to weight and sum components of the differential I/Q output signal for generating a clock signal having a desired delay.

Abstract: A method of automatically imputing missing or erroneous data. The method comprises dividing a portion of input data (e.g. a sentence) into a sequence of smaller elements (e.g. words), and identifying points in the sequence at which missing or erroneous data is potentially to be imputed. For each point, a first search step generates a respective set of one or more paths for the respective point, each path comprising a candidate element to potentially replace the missing or erroneous data at the respective point, and an associated probability score generated by a neural network. In each subsequent search step for each point, a set of one or more of the preceding paths from one or more of the preceding search steps are selected to extend with an additional candidate element and score again. The paths are compared from across the different search steps to select at least one for output.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a composite bicycle front sprocket are disclosed herein. One embodiment discloses a composite bicycle front sprocket assembly having an outer assembly of a first material. The bicycle front sprocket assembly also has a center assembly of a second material. The center assembly is disposed at least partially within the outer assembly. The center assembly is irremovably coupled with the outer assembly. The center assembly is irremovably coupled with the outer assembly without an external fastening device to irremovably couple the center assembly with the outer assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that model a user's interaction with a user interface. There is provided a data input system, comprising a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive user input. The system comprises a plurality of models, each of which relates previous user input events corresponding to a target to that target. An input probability generator is configured to generate, in association with the plurality of models, a probability that a user input event corresponds to a particular target. There is also provided a method of modelling a target of a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive input, by modelling for each target previous user input events which correspond to that target. Furthermore, there is provided a method of inputting data into a system comprising a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive input.

Abstract: Systems comprising a user interface configured to receive text input by a user and a text prediction engine configured to receive the input text and generate text predictions. The text prediction engine may comprise a general language model and a context-specific language model. The text prediction engine is configured to generate text predictions from the general language model and the context-specific language model and combine the text predictions. The text prediction engine may comprise first and second language models and a first context-specific weighting factor associated with the first language model.

Abstract: A method to operate an apparatus for feeding liquid metal to an evaporator device in a vacuum chamber, wherein the feed tube runs from a container adapted to contain a liquid metal to the evaporator device and wherein an electromagnetic pump is provided in the feed tube and a valve in the feed tube between the electromagnetic pump and the evaporator device. An at least partially gas permeable electromagnetic pump, which is enclosed in a pressure controlled enclosure, is used in the method wherein electromagnetic pump and the pressure controlled enclosure are controlled such that filling and draining of the evaporator device and feed tube can be done without affecting the vacuum pressure in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprises an ADC including a first track-and-hold amplifier and a timing generator configured to generate a clock signal for controlling the ADC. The timing generator comprises a quadrature filter responsive to a differential input signal for generating a differential quadrature (I/Q) output signal. The timing generator further comprises at least one first vector sum circuit operatively coupled or connected to an output of the quadrature filter and configured to weight and sum components of the differential I/Q output signal for generating a clock signal having a desired delay.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding liquid metal to an evaporator device in a vacuum chamber, wherein the apparatus includes a container adapted to contain a liquid metal, a feed tube from the closed container to the evaporator device and an electromagnetic pump provided in the feed tube, and wherein the electromagnetic pump is placed in a vacuum enclosure.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method for generating predictions. The predictions are generated using a model configured to associate text with at least one action associated with at least one of a plurality of applications.

Abstract: A text prediction engine, a system comprising a text prediction engine, and a method for generating sequence predictions. The text prediction engine, system and method generate multiple sequence predictions based on evidence sources and models, with each sequence prediction having a sequence and associated probability estimate.

Abstract: A data input system has a processor which receives user input comprising a sequence of one or more items and a language model which computes candidate next items in the sequence using the user input. A training engine trains the language model using data about a plurality of true words which a user intended to input using the data input system, and for each true word, at least one alternative candidate, being a word computed assuming imperfect entry of the true word to the data input system.

Abstract: Receiving point of interest zones and alerts on user devices comprises communicating, by a user computing device to a remote computing device, a request for point of interest data corresponding to points of interest within a proximity of the user device; presenting the received point of interest data; identifying a particular point of interest; and outputting an alert regarding the particular point of interest. Receiving point of interest zones on user devices comprises communicating a request for point of interest data; receiving the point of interest data from the remote network device wherein a size of the point of interest zone is determined based on a density of points of interest in the proximity of the user, and wherein the shape of the point of interest zone is expanded in a direction of travel and contracted in the opposite direction; and presenting the received point of interest data.

Abstract: Receiving point of interest zones and alerts on user devices comprises communicating, by a user computing device to a remote computing device, a request for point of interest data corresponding to points of interest within a proximity of the user device; presenting the received point of interest data; identifying a particular point of interest; and outputting an alert regarding the particular point of interest. Receiving point of interest zones on user devices comprises communicating a request for point of interest data; receiving the point of interest data from the remote network device wherein a size of the point of interest zone is determined based on a density of points of interest in the proximity of the user, and wherein the shape of the point of interest zone is expanded in a direction of travel and contracted in the opposite direction; and presenting the received point of interest data.