Abstract: A computer-implemented method for mixture distribution estimation of multi-modal future predictions comprising a training phase of a convolutional neural network comprising the steps of: (1) inputting a set of images of a driving environment, each containing at least one object of interest, and a set of future ground truths corresponding to the objects of interest; (2) sampling the solution space of the multi-modal future of the object of interest with an evolving winner-takes-all loss strategy by generating a predetermined number of hypotheses, penalizing all hypotheses equally, gradually releasing one part of the hypotheses by penalizing only the other part of the hypotheses being closer to the corresponding ground truth, so-called winning hypotheses, until only the best hypothesis being the closest one is penalized, and outputting final hypotheses; (3) sequentially fitting a multi-modal mixture distribution of future predictions to the final hypotheses.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping trip trajectories include identifying one or more vehicle trips (e.g., aircraft flights). One or more trajectory configurations associated with at least a portion of each vehicle trip can be identified, and location data associated with the one or more vehicle trips can be requested. Trip trajectory data based at least in part from the location data associated with the one or more vehicle trips and the one or more trajectory configurations associated with at least a portion of each vehicle trip can be generated. The trip trajectory data can be provided for display on a map of a geographic area including one or more locations defined by the location data associated with the one or more vehicle trips.

Abstract: The present application provides tricyclic urea compounds that modulate the activity of the V617F variant of JAK2, which are useful in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer.

Abstract: A massage tool includes a rod having a proximal end and a distal end, and a body follower having a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal end is configured for attachment to a reciprocating shaft of a reciprocating motor. The reciprocating shaft has a stroke axis and a stroke length, and the distal end of the rod is configured to rotatably attach to the proximal side of the body follower by means of a rotating joint defining a center of rotation. The distal side of the body follower may include a body contact area having a maximum length at least three times greater than a minimum distance from the center of rotation of the rotating joint to the body contact area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose tile system, in particular a floor tile system, comprising a plurality of multi-purpose tiles, in particular floor tiles, wall tiles, or ceiling tiles. The invention also relates to a tile covering, in particular floor covering, ceiling covering, or wall covering, consisting of mutually coupled tiles according to the invention. The invention further relates to a tile for use in multi-purpose tile system according to the invention.

Abstract: A feeder system for a beverage dispenser includes a top plate for a basket, the top plate defining a chute aperture, a mounting plate positioned over the top plate, the mounting plate defining a mounting aperture, the mounting aperture being aligned with the chute aperture along the axial direction, a feeder module including a chute, the chute defining an outlet aligned with the mounting aperture along the axial direction, and a partition plate slidably coupled to the mounting plate, the partition plate movable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: Device for introducing incoherent material into a machine for processing incoherent material including an external body which is configured to be passed through by an incoherent material and which defines inside it a passage channel having an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture. The device also includes mobile deviation device pivoted to the external body and configured to selectively modify the cross-section of the outlet aperture.

Abstract: An ice making assembly includes a mold body defining an ice-making cavity. An evaporator is coupled to the mold body. The evaporator includes a cap positioned on the mold body such that an open end of the cap is positioned at the mold body. An inlet tube is mounted to the cap. An outlet tube is also mounted to the cap. An evaporation chamber is formed between the cap and the mold body. The inlet tube is configured for directing a flow of refrigerant into the evaporation chamber, and the outlet tube configured for directing the flow of refrigerant out of the evaporation chamber.

Abstract: A magnetic bearing module (1) having a position sensor (2) and a magnetic bearing (3) is disclosed. One of a connection face (5, 6) of the position sensor (2) and a connection face (9) of the magnetic bearing (3) is provided with three pegs (22, 23, 24). Each peg has a shape exhibiting symmetry of revolution of which the axis (L22, L23, L24) is parallel to the axis (L1) of the module (1). The angular spacing between the first peg (22) and the second peg (23) is 90°. The angular spacing between the second peg (23) and the third peg (24) is 90°. The other of the connection face (5, 6) of the position sensor (2) and the connection face (9) of the magnetic bearing (3) has three accommodating notches (32, 33, 34) inside each of which is mounted one of the three pegs (22, 23, 24).

Abstract: A beverage brewing system includes a housing, a component tower extending from the housing, a brewing basket mounting bracket rotatably attached to the component tower, a brewing basket module removably accommodated within the brewing basket mounting bracket between an inserted position and a removed position, a controller provided within the housing, and a locking assembly provided within the component tower and operably connected with the controller, the locking assembly selectively contacting the brewing basket module. The locking assembly includes a lock mounting bracket attached to the component tower, a lock bar slidably mounted within the lock mounting bracket between a first position and a second position, and a switch attached to the lock mounting bracket and operably connected with the controller, the switch being selectively activated based on a position of the lock bar.

Abstract: A method of limiting the spread of the norovirus within a cruise ship comprising: identifying a surface within a common area of a cruise ship that passengers are likely to touch; and applying a silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof to the surface. The common area can be an elevator and the surface an elevator button. The common area can be a stairway and the surface a handrail. The common area can be a casino. The common area can be a dining room. The common area can be a walkway and the surface a handrail. The silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof can be 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, or 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. Applying the silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof to the surface comprises applying a solution including the silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof and a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 1,2,5-oxadiazole derivatives, and compositions of the same, which are inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other disorders, and to the processes and intermediates for making such 1,2,5-oxadiazole derivatives.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system, comprising a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging, and a sensor configured to detect electromagnetic interference conducted by a patient into an imaging region of the MR imaging system. The sensor may comprise at least one electrical conductor configured for electrically coupling to the patient. The MR imaging system may further comprise a noise reduction system configured to receive the electromagnetic interference from the sensor and to suppress electromagnetic interference in detected MR signals received by the MR imaging system based on the electromagnetic interference detected by the sensor.

Abstract: There is described a computer-implemented method of controlling a drilling operation. In particular, there is described a computer-implemented method of determining that a differential pressure is in an oscillating state. In response to determining that the differential pressure is in the oscillating state, a weight on bit setpoint is decreased so as to decrease the differential pressure. There is also described a computer-implemented method of determining a difference between a differential pressure and a target differential pressure. The target differential pressure is less than a differential pressure limit. A weight on bit setpoint is adjusted as a function of the difference between the differential pressure and the target differential pressure so as to adjust the differential pressure and thereby reduce the difference between the differential pressure and the target differential pressure.

Abstract: A blade for an aircraft gas turbine engine includes, in a longitudinal direction, a blade root, a shank and an aerofoil body, the aerofoil body extending in the longitudinal direction between the shank and a blade tip and in a transverse direction between a leading edge made of metal material and a trailing edge. The blade includes a blade core made of composite material having a three-dimensional woven fibrous reinforcement forming the blade root, the shank and a part of the aerofoil body. The blade also includes a skin made of composite material having a two-dimensional woven fibrous reinforcement surrounding the aerofoil body part of the blade core, the skin being interposed between the leading edge made of metal material and a front edge of the aerofoil body part of the blade core to define a thinned leading edge portion, the skin including one or more two-dimensional woven plies.

Abstract: The present application provides tricyclic urea compounds that modulate the activity of the V617F variant of JAK2, which are useful in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for preserving postage discounts in a mailstream location, reprinting removed mailsheets, and returning mailpieces to their originally intended location. Because the sequence of the mailstream is restored, postage discounts based on print stream location are preserved and the correct mailsheets are grouped together to qualify for the postage discount. Advantageously, restoring the sequence of the mailstream in place is more efficient than through a secondary workflow.

Abstract: There is provided a fast dissolving solid dosage form adapted for the release of a biologically active material in the oral cavity wherein the dosage form comprises at least one biologically active material, and at least one matrix forming agent, wherein the dosage form substantially dissolves in the oral cavity. A method of producing the same and a kit comprising the same are also provided.

Abstract: A method for an auxiliary device of an auxiliary resonant commutated pole inverter (ARCPI) to determine a boosting time of the ARCPI is provided. The auxiliary device includes an auxiliary switch path that uses a resonant inductor with at least one saturable inductor. The method includes: calculating, by a processor of the auxiliary device, a first boosting time in the auxiliary switch path based on a theoretical resonance inductance and a voltage that are applied to the resonant inductor; determining, by the processor, a second boosting time in the auxiliary switch path based on a look-up table; and determining, by the processor, the boosting time in the auxiliary switch path based on the first boosting time and the second boosting time. The method further includes controlling, by the processor, boosting current of the ARCPI based on the boosting time in the auxiliary switch path.

Abstract: A follower device is disclosed which includes a friction surface, a neck, and at least one shelf. The at least one friction surface and the at least one shelf may extend from the neck, and the slot may be adjacent to the neck. The follower may be disposed in a telescoping tube and allow closure or retraction of the telescoping tube automatically by pulling on an inner tube to disengage a button lock, termed an overpull and then collapsing the telescoping tube without interference from the button lock.