Abstract: An exhaust treatment method and apparatus for treating an exhaust stream flowing through an exhaust line housing in a downstream direction, the apparatus comprising a first particulate filter, an SCR unit, and a second particulate filter downstream of the SCR unit, all serially positioned in the exhaust line.

Abstract: A lubrication reservoir for a turbine engine for an aircraft or self-propelled flying machine, comprising a suction strainer in a lower part of the chamber, and at least one degassing device and at least one vent in an upper part. The reservoir is wherein, in order to make it possible to supply the strainer and prohibit lubricant from intruding into the at least one vent, it includes at least one first partition that separates the lower part from the upper part and is pierced with calibrated holes, two vents arranged on either side of a vertical median plane of the chamber and two vent ducts which extend into the upper part below the degassing device, each duct comprising a bend and having the bend located on the other side of the median plane with respect to the inlet thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for simultaneously amplifying multiple nucleic acid regions of interest in one reaction volume as well as methods for selecting a library of primers for use in such amplification methods. The invention also provides library of primers with desirable characteristics, such as minimal formation of amplified primer dimers or other non-target amplicons.

Abstract: A fan module for an aircraft turbine engine includes a fan having variable pitch blades and an oil transfer device configured to provide a transfer of oil between a stator and a rotor. The oil transfer device includes a stator ring having internal oil ducts, a shaft inserted into the ring and having internal oil ducts, and an annular support of the ring configured to deform elastically to allow movements of the ring in the radial direction. A plain bearing is located between the ring and the shaft, and roller bearings are mounted between the ring and the shaft on either side of the plain bearing.

Abstract: Authentication/verification of sub-environments that represent entities within an augmented/virtual reality computing network and virtual objects present in the sub-environment that represent individuals associated with the entity. In response to authentication, a sensory-perceptible indicator (e.g., visual, audible or haptic indicators) is presented to users of the virtual reality computing environment that notify the user that the entity or virtual objects representing the entity have been authenticated. Authentication may be performed via watermarks embedded in images present within the sub-environment, capturing and comparing physical characteristics of an authorized individual representing the entity, cryptographic frequency hopping and/or electromagnetic signatures.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating a subject having a kidney disease or preventing a subject from developing a kidney disease by administering an Angiopoietin Like 3 (ANGPTL3) inhibitor and a Solute Carrier Family 5 Member 2 (SLC5A2) inhibitor, and methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing a kidney disease.

Abstract: The disclosed simulation environment, methods, and system support simultaneous design and analysis of assemblies with unified computer aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA). The system provides a simulation environment that is unified with the architecture of the assembly environment, which significantly reduces the amount of time it takes to set up structural simulations as compared to prior simulation tools. The system enables CAD designers to obtain accurate mechanical guidance such as strength and rigidity early and often in the design process, seeing the structural impact of CAD modifications at the sketch, part, and configuration level. Such guidance can be particularly helpful when CAD engineers are determining product fit and form, defining dimensions, and shaping the overall weight and volume of designs.

Abstract: A metrology apparatus includes an indexed articulated joint including: first and second relatively reorientable bodies, respectively having mutually engageable engagement elements, which can be locked together in different angular orientations about a first axis to provide a plurality of angularly indexed positions of the bodies; at least one verification sensor configured to provide a measure of the relative spatial configuration of bodies when in their locked state; and wherein the apparatus is configured such that when the bodies lock together at an indexed position, the sensor measures the relative spatial configuration of the bodies, and wherein information obtained from the measure is compared to calibration information obtained from at least one other measure of the relative spatial configuration of the bodies when the bodies were locked at said indexed position at an earlier point in time, in order to establish information about the state of engagement of the bodies.

Abstract: Back Up Care, a process or method, involves pre planning of an individual worker to ensure a scheduled shift is completed, when such worker cannot fulfill a scheduled shift. They can enact Back Up Care which ties a network of other like-minded individuals and a client who needs a job performed together. Use Back Up Care is used by three parties in each situation, including the primary worker, the designated Back Up Care worker, and the client who requires service. The flow, as described in claim 1 under Section D Claim Body, is utilized electronically through an online platform. Advantage Back Up Care is a fully electronic closed loop solution between all three parties. Back Up Care is a significant improvement to any type of staffing company or individual through an Internet enabled platform as any application would involve staffing and the need for backup staffing.

Abstract: Mechanisms to identify key sections of input-output (IO) packets and use for efficient IO caching and associated apparatus and methods. Data, such as packets, are received from an IO device coupled to an IO port on a processor including a cache domain including multiple caches, such as L1/L2 and L3 or Last Level Cache (LLC). The data are logically partitioned into cache lines and embedded logic on the processor is used to identify one or more important cache lines using a cache importance pattern. Cache lines that are identified as important are written to a cache or a first cache level, while unimportant cache lines are written to memory or a second cache level that is higher than the first cache level. Software running on one or more processor cores may be used to program cache importance patterns for one or more data types or transaction types.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for diagnosing a condition of a case of a resource planning system using at least one operating parameter, correlating, by perception nodes of a procurement inference engine, at least one operating parameter with at least one critical parameter of the resource planning system, to generate a prediction of an activity aligned with the at least one critical parameter, comparing the at least one critical parameter with a predefined threshold value to identify at least one deviation including one or more discrepancies when a critical parameter falls, and controlling a contract management activity, based on the prediction of the activity aligned with the at least one critical parameter, by generating at least one of a response, a communication, or an action of a contract management system and adapting by automatically adjusting settings or operations to eliminate the deviation to maintain optimal performance.

Abstract: A cathode device including an emitter element for generating electrons. The emitter element can have an outer periphery and a distal tip. The tip can have a first angled surface that angles inwardly from the outer periphery, and a second angled surface that angles inwardly and is separated and inwardly offset from the first angled surface by a shoulder. A graphite cap which can be solid, extends around the emitter element and has an internal angled surface that engages the first angled surface of the tip of the emitter element, forming a gap of a controlled size separating the internal angled surface of the graphite cap from the second angled surface of the tip of the emitter element.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include software, firmware, and hardware logic that provides techniques to perform arithmetic on sparse data via a systolic processing unit. One embodiment provides for data aware sparsity via compressed bitstreams. One embodiment provides for block sparse dot product instructions. One embodiment provides for a depth-wise adapter for a systolic array.

Abstract: Methods and systems for estimating fluid flow characteristics are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving a plurality of images of fluid flow at a plurality of times. The images may be analyzed with a machine learning model to predict one or more physical characteristics of the fluid flow, such as a velocity field, a pressure field, and/or a stress field. A loss measure may be calculated for the physical characteristics based on physical fluid flow constraints, boundary condition constraints, and/or data mismatch constraints. The machine learning model may be updated based on the loss value.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for automatically diagnosing a condition of a case of a resource planning system using at least one operating parameter, the case including one or more new activities to order one or more new items, substitute one or more items, restock one or more items, replace one or more damaged items, or recall one or more items in a plurality of accounts of a resource planning system, correlating at least one operating parameter with at least one critical parameter of the resource planning system, comparing the at least one critical parameter with a predefined threshold value to identify at least one deviation including one or more discrepancies when a critical parameter falls, and controlling an item management activity by generating a response, communication, or action and adapting the prediction engine to eliminate the at least one deviation by correcting the discrepancy.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to composite focal plane array (CFPA) imaging systems with techniques and architectures for efficient video data processing and providing video products from such systems.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for automatically diagnosing a condition of a case of a resource planning system using at least one operating parameter, the case including one or more new activities to order one or more new items, substitute one or more items, restock one or more items, replace one or more damaged items, or recall one or more items in a plurality of accounts of a resource planning system, correlating at least one operating parameter with at least one critical parameter of the resource planning system, comparing the at least one critical parameter with a predefined threshold value to identify at least one deviation including one or more discrepancies when a critical parameter falls, and controlling an supplier management activity by generating a response, communication, or action and adapting the prediction engine to eliminate the at least one deviation by correcting the discrepancy.

Abstract: A cathode device includes an emitter tip for generating electrons. An elongate heater is included having proximal and distal ends. The emitter tip can be located at the distal end of the heater. Two spaced apart legs can extend away from the distal end of the heater, terminating at the proximal end and forming an elongate slot therebetween. Two electrical contacts can compressively engage respective opposite outer surfaces of the two legs at the proximal end of the heater to mechanically secure and electrically connect the two legs of the heater to respective electrical contacts at a junction that is at a location spaced away from the emitter tip to keep the junction cooler.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for automatically resolving match exceptions in a supply chain are disclosed, including providing a plurality of interacting pipelines for sourcing a concept to a contract, including a concept pipeline and a contract pipeline; initiating the concept pipeline to generate activities for guiding organizational users to determine sourcing details associated with an organizational opportunity or need; initiating the contract pipeline to generate activities capable of defining one or more terms, conditions, or legal requirements of the contract, for an acquisition of goods, services, or products related to the organizational opportunity or requirement; and synchronizing the plurality of interacting pipelines based on a trigger.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a focal plane array configured to receive incoming light. The apparatus also includes a readout integrated circuit configured to generate electrical signals based on the incoming light received by the focal plane array. The apparatus further includes a photonic integrated circuit positioned between the focal plane array and the readout integrated circuit. The photonic integrated circuit is configured to receive the electrical signals and generate output optical signals based on the electrical signals. In some cases, the apparatus may include electrically-conductive vias electrically coupling the focal plane array and the readout integrated circuit, where at least some of the electrically-conductive vias may extend through the photonic integrated circuit. The focal plane array, the readout integrated circuit, and the photonic integrated circuit may form at least part of a monolithic structure.