Abstract: A method comprises generating a PON frame comprising a plurality of FEC codewords, the FEC codewords comprise a first codeword, and the first codeword comprises a PSB; and transmitting the PON frame. A method comprises receiving a PON frame comprising a plurality of FEC codewords, the FEC codewords comprise a first codeword, and the first codeword comprises a PSB; and processing the PON frame.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for the preparation of an aromatic polyimide substrate for optical displays that can be carried out during the manufacture of the display, The process includes the steps of applying a solution of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid or an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid derivative and a low molecular weight polyamic acid on a solid support and heating to 425° C. to 450° C. The polyamic acid is prepared from non-stoichiometric amounts of BPDA and PDA. The tetracarboxylic acid is BPTA or PMA. The solution has a solids content of 15 to 25 wt % and an apparent viscosity of 2,000 to 10,000 cPs. The substrate has an elongation to break of greater than 30%, a modulus greater than 8 GPa, a maximum stress to break greater than 400 MPa, and a yellowness factor b*<25. For display manufacturing, the substrate has a softening temperature above 450° C.

Abstract: Method for acquiring seismic data is described. The method includes obtaining undersampled seismic data acquired from a non-uniform sampling grid. Attenuating multiples from the undersampled seismic data.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: Methods for business operation based on vehicle-carrying image processing by using an electronic computer device are presented, the methods include: causing the electronic computing device to capture, transmit, model and interpret the images; causing the business to operate based on the assembled information conveyed through the images; causing the automatic establishment of bid processes for business transactions. In some embodiments, methods further include: mapping the Quick Response (QR) codes to the classified objects; building and applying deep learning models for pattern recognition; building and applying an embedded communication network. In some embodiments, methods further include: determining the vehicle operation status and operation irregularities. In some embodiments, methods further include: causing the searches on the embedded communication network to generate inquiries and to establish bid processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are described for robotic learning and execution of skills. A robotic apparatus can include a memory, a processor, sensors, and one or more movable components (e.g., a manipulating element and/or a transport element). The processor can be operatively coupled to the memory, the movable elements, and the sensors, and configured to obtain information of an environment, including one or more objects located within the environment. In some embodiments, the processor can be configured to learn skills through demonstration, exploration, user inputs, etc. In some embodiments, the processor can be configured to execute skills and/or arbitrate between different behaviors and/or actions. In some embodiments, the processor can be configured to execute skills and/or behaviors using cached trajectories or plans. In some embodiments, the processor can be configured to execute skills requiring navigation and manipulation behaviors.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and platforms for identifying and monitoring cell states are described. In one example, a computer-implemented method includes receiving cell imaging data comprising at least one transmitted light micrograph, generating a cell imaging dataset comprising time course data of transmitted light micrographs collected at an interval over a time, applying a machine learning model configured to analyze the cell imaging dataset to build a plurality of profiles of cell states, and identifying a cell state based on the plurality of profiles.

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a touch-sensing device having a plurality of touch sensors arranged in a pattern configured to detect user input at a plurality of angular orientations is disclosed. The user input may be a horizontal swipe across the touch-sensing device or a vertical swipe down a vertical centerline of the touch-sensing device. The plurality of touch sensors includes a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor, a fourth sensor, and a fifth sensor. The touch sensors are configured to detect, via at least three sensors, the user input for one or more angular orientations of a wireless earbud between 85 degrees Forward of an initial vertical position of the vertical centerline and 85 degrees rearward of the initial vertical position of the vertical centerline.

Abstract: A satellite communication system includes a satellite gateway and a plurality of satellite communication terminals. The satellite gateway includes a satellite communication module that is configured to transmit video content data automatically based on a predetermined condition via a satellite communication network. The satellite communication terminals are disposed at a plurality of remote locations, respectively. The satellite communication terminals each includes a satellite communication module that is configured to receive the video content data from the satellite gateway via the satellite communication network, a memory that is configured to pre-store the video content data prior to a first video content request of the video content data via a local communication network, and a local communication module that is configured to provide the video content data from the memory in response to the first video content request of the video content data via the local communication network.

Abstract: Methods for visual presentation of vehicle positioning relative to the surrounding objects using an electronic computer device are presented, the methods including: causing the electronic computing device to provide a display of the interested objects on a same interface according to their relative positions; enabling instant communications among the objects displayed on the same interface; enabling an instant screen sharing among the objects displayed on the same interface and among broader audiences.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for wirelessly coupling one or more accessories with a host device. The one or more accessories may be classified by the host device as primary, saved, or unsaved devices. Primary and saved devices may automatically couple to the host device via a short range wireless communications interface. Thus, the host device may simultaneously be coupled to one or more accessories. The host device may output first content to a first accessory, such as a saved accessory. The host device may receive second content and output the second content to a second accessory while simultaneously outputting the first content to the first accessory.

Abstract: Methods for business operation based on vehicle-carrying image processing by using an electronic computer device are presented, the methods include: causing the electronic computing device to capture, transmit, model and interpret the images; causing the business to operate based on the assembled information conveyed through the images; causing the automatic establishment of bid processes for business transactions. In some embodiments, methods further include: mapping the Quick Response (QR) codes to the classified objects; building and applying deep learning models for pattern recognition; building and applying an embedded communication network. In some embodiments, methods further include: determining the vehicle operation status and operation irregularities. In some embodiments, methods further include: causing the searches on the embedded communication network to generate inquiries and to establish bid processes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for wirelessly coupling one or more accessories with a host device. The one or more accessories may be classified by the host device as primary, saved, or unsaved devices. Primary and saved devices may automatically couple to the host device via a short range wireless communications interface. Thus, the host device may simultaneously be coupled to one or more accessories. The host device may output first content to a first accessory, such as a saved accessory. The host device may receive second content and output the second content to a second accessory while simultaneously outputting the first content to the first accessory.

Abstract: A satellite communication system includes a satellite gateway and a plurality of satellite communication terminals. The satellite gateway includes a satellite communication module that is configured to transmit video content data automatically based on a predetermined condition via a satellite communication network. The satellite communication terminals are disposed at a plurality of remote locations, respectively. The satellite communication terminals each includes a satellite communication module that is configured to receive the video content data from the satellite gateway via the satellite communication network, a memory that is configured to pre-store the video content data prior to a first video content request of the video content data via a local communication network, and a local communication module that is configured to provide the video content data from the memory in response to the first video content request of the video content data via the local communication network.

Abstract: Embodiments for a method and apparatus are described for non-linear noise cancelation and in phase quadrature (I/Q) modulation error correction. The embodiments include receiving a signal, the signal including a plurality of data segments. A first data segment in the received signal is demodulated and decoded to produce a recovered segment of a bitstream. At least one correction factor is applied to a first demodulation support element and a second demodulation support element during demodulation of a second data segment in the received signal. The correction factor is determined based on the received first data segment and a representation of the first data segment reconstructed from the recovered segment of the bitstream.

Abstract: An inspection system utilizing an air scatter standard includes one or more illumination sources to generate a beam of illumination, illumination optics configured to focus the beam of illumination into a volume of air contained within a chamber of an inspection chamber, one or more collection optics configured to collect a portion of illumination scattered from the volume of air, a detector configured to receive the collected portion of illumination from the one or more collection optics, a controller including one or more processors, communicatively coupled to the detector, configured to execute a set of program instructions to receive one or more signals from the detector and determine a state of the beam of illumination at one or more times based on a comparison between at least one of the intensity or polarization of the illumination scattered from the volume of air and a predetermine air scatter standard.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for implementing image locating relative to a global structure. The method generally includes mapping one or more close-up images of a structure to a 3D model of the structure, and indicating, on an overview image of the structure, the location of the one or more close-up images based on the mapping.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an approach for performing inspections. An image analysis application is configured to receive sensor data captured at least by one or more sensors mounted on a first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying along at least one programmed flight pattern. The image analysis application is further configured to normalize the sensor data, and determine anomalies based, at least in part, on differences between the normalized sensor data and sensor data previously captured at least by one or more sensors mounted on a second UAV flying along the at least one programmed flight pattern. In addition, the image analysis application is configured to generate a report indicating the determined anomalies.