Abstract: Method and devices are provided for performing a physics-based simulation. A processing devices comprises memory and a processor. The processor is configured to perform a physics-based simulation by executing a portion of the physics-based simulation, training a neural network model based on results from executing the first portion of the physics-based simulation, performing inference processing based on the results of the training of the neural network model and providing a prediction, based on the inference processing, as an input back to the physics-based simulation.

Abstract: Systems and methods to identify a growth classification/categorization for a geographic area that helps a network provider to solve for what types of planning opportunities are available at various area granularities is disclosed. The system computes values for a set of growth criteria for a geographic area. The growth criteria are related to planning, usability, customer experience, sales, population, and so on. Based on the growth-criteria values, the system identifies a classification/categorization for the area. For example, the system classifies an area as an invest area (e.g., requiring engineering action), a grow area (e.g., requiring sales action/being sales ready), a defend area (e.g., requiring engineering and sales actions to continue current trend), or a fix area (e.g., likely requiring both engineering and sales actions to improve current trend). Based on the area classification, the system can then provide actionable insights to drive improvement in network coverage and customer experience.

Abstract: A computer server system comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to obtain, from at least one big data source, a big data dataset that includes transaction data; categorize the transaction data into a number of data buckets; analyze the transaction data from at least one of the data buckets to generate at least one graphical user interface to display at least some of the transaction data from the at least one of the data buckets, the at least one graphical user interface including at least one selectable interface element to adjust a display of the graphical user interface; and send, via the communications module and to a computing device, the at least one graphical user interface for display.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product is provided for authenticating a transaction. The method includes: receiving, on a mobile device associated with a user, a request from an authentication system, the request associated with a transaction requested by the user; obtaining, with the mobile device from a portable payment device, account data via radio frequency communication; obtaining, with the mobile device, mobile device location data including at least one of the following: GPS location data, telephone carrier location data, wireless network location data, or any combination thereof; encrypting, with the mobile device, at least a portion of the account data and the mobile device location data, resulting in at least one encrypted data packet; and transmitting, with the mobile device to the authentication system, the at least one encrypted data packet.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product is provided for third-party authorization. The method includes generating an authorization code, encrypting the authorization code with a public key associated with a first system, resulting in an encrypted authorization code, transmitting the encrypted authorization code to the first system, receiving, from the first system, a digitally signed authorization code generated by the first system based on the authorization code and a private key corresponding to the public key associated with the first system, verifying the digitally signed authorization code based on the public key and the authorization code, and in response to verifying the digitally signed authorization code, transmitting an access token to the first system, wherein the access token is configured to authorize a user with the first system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for telecommunications network coverage optimization are disclosed. The network coverage optimization system computes a usability index value for a geographic area using measured values of telecommunications network usability indicators. The telecommunications network usability indicators are related to network coverage (e.g., whether the user has enough bars and can make a call), quality of service (e.g., whether the speech and data quality are good), and data speed (e.g., the amount of buffering the user is experiencing). The telecommunications network usability indicators can be selected based on an importance rating associated with them. Then, for each geographic area, the network coverage optimization system computes a score value and a weight value for each selected telecommunications network usability indicator. Using the computed score values and the computed weight values, the network coverage optimization system computes a usability index value for the geographic area.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media that support automated summarization of documents using machine learning and artificial intelligence. The summaries include document category-specific summaries for different categories of documents. To illustrate, a document processing device may receive input data representing a document and provide first feature data based on the input data to one or more machine learning (ML) models to select a document category of a plurality of predefined document categories. The document processing device may provide second feature data based on the input data to a second set of ML models associated with the selected document category to generate annotation data associated with the document. The document processing device may provide the annotation data to a third set of ML models to generate a summary of the document, and the document processing device may generate an output based on the summary.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an optimized customer fallout framework are disclosed. A system receives an input from a user via a digital platform, processes the input and historical data to extract a set of quantifiable features, determines an engagement stage from a plurality of engagement stages for the user based on the set of quantifiable features and an n-helix multi-dimensional model, and determines, via a deep learning model corresponding to a combination of the engagement stage and an advanced engagement stage, a set of positive drivers for the user to move from the engagement stage to the advanced engagement stage. Further, the system generate a multi-nodal network comprising a plurality of grids and aggregates the plurality of grids to generate a global grid for the determined set of positive drivers. Based on the global grid, the system dynamically generates personalized recommendations for the user.

Abstract: A chemical composition includes a polymer chain having a surface anchoring group at a terminus of the polymer chain. The surface anchoring group is metal or dielectric selective and the polymer chain further includes at least one of a photo-acid generator, quencher, or a catalyst. In some embodiments, the surface anchoring group is metal selective or dielectric selective. In some embodiments, the polymer chain includes side polymer chains where the side polymer chains include polymers of photo-acid generators, quencher, or catalyst.

Abstract: An integrated circuit interconnect structure includes a first metallization level including a first metal line having a first sidewall and a second sidewall extending a length in a first direction. A second metal line is adjacent to the first metal line and a dielectric is between the first metal line and the second metal line. A second metallization level is above the first metallization level where the second metallization level includes a third metal line extending a length in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The third metal line extends over the first metal line and the second metal line but not beyond the first sidewall. A conductive via is between the first metal line and the third metal line where the conductive via does not extend beyond the first sidewall or beyond the second sidewall.

Abstract: A computer server system includes a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to obtain, from at least one big data source, a big data dataset that includes transaction data; categorize the transaction data into a number of data buckets; analyze the transaction data from at least one of the data buckets to generate at least one graphical user interface to display at least some of the transaction data from the at least one of the data buckets, the at least one graphical user interface including at least one selectable interface element to adjust a display of the graphical user interface; and send, via the communications module and to a computing device, the at least one graphical user interface for display.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and process for converting organic waste to biogas with high methane content and improved organic conversion efficiency. Disclosed process consists of two stages and in the first stage, shredded organic waste is digested in primary digester in which biodegradable organic fractions present in waste gets converted to volatile fatty acids and alcohols dissolved in aqueous solution by hydrolytic and acidogenic microorganisms. Primary digester effluent pH, is adjusted to about 6.8-7.5 by addition of controlled alkali solution. Neutralized waste slurry is separated into liquid solution called as leachate and digested solid sludge. In the second stage, liquid leachate comprising volatile fatty acids are converted to biogas with methane content in the range 80-86% by methanogenic microbial culture in main digester under anaerobic conditions.

Abstract: Described is a rotary coupling that includes a pair of coupling bodies having parallel (preferably coincident) rotation axes, two cylindrical elements and a preload mechanism. A gap is provided between surfaces on the first and second coupling bodies. The first cylindrical element is disposed on the first coupling body and has a first cylinder axis, and the second cylindrical element is disposed on the second coupling body adjacent to the first cylindrical element and has a second cylinder axis that is perpendicular to the first cylinder axis. The preload mechanism imparts a force to each of the first and second coupling bodies and thereby preloads the first and second cylindrical elements against each other at a point of contact. One example of the preload mechanism includes a pair of magnets disposed opposite each other across the gap and another example of the preload mechanism includes an air bearing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are colored gratings in microelectronic structures. For example, a microelectronic structure may include first conductive structures alternating with second conductive structures, wherein individual ones of the first conductive structures include a bottom portion and a top portion, individual cap structures are on individual ones of the second conductive structures, the bottom portions of the first conductive structures are laterally spaced apart from and aligned with the second conductive structures, and the top portions of the first conductive structures are laterally spaced apart from and aligned with the cap structures. In some embodiments, a microelectronic structure may include one or more unordered lamellar regions laterally spaced apart from and aligned with the first conductive structures.

Abstract: Methods and systems comprising a first portion of a model that includes a model component that is trained to perform sentiment analysis based on training data for a plurality of users (e.g., what language, phrases, and/or responses the population at large uses). The first portion of the model also includes a model component that is trained to identify user intent based on the sentiment analysis that is specific to user groups. For example, the system first determines the likely context and/or meaning of communications of the user. The system then determines a likely intent of the user based on the likely context and/or meaning of communications (e.g., based on a correlation of the meaning of communications of the user and the intents of users corresponding to a user group of the user).

Abstract: Contact over active gate structures with metal oxide cap structures are described. In an example, an integrated circuit structure includes a plurality of gate structures above substrate, each of the gate structures including a gate insulating layer thereon. A plurality of conductive trench contact structures is alternating with the plurality of gate structures, each of the conductive trench contact structures including a metal oxide cap structure thereon. An interlayer dielectric material is over the plurality of gate structures and over the plurality of conductive trench contact structures. An opening is in the interlayer dielectric material and in a gate insulating layer of a corresponding one of the plurality of gate structures. A conductive via is in the opening, the conductive via in direct contact with the corresponding one of the plurality of gate structures, and the conductive via on a portion of one or more of the metal oxide cap structures.

Abstract: Described herein are IC devices include vias deposited in a regular array, e.g., a hexagonal array, and processes for depositing vias in a regular array. The process includes depositing a guiding pattern over a metal grating, depositing a diblock copolymer over the guiding pattern, and causing the diblock copolymer to self-assemble such one polymer forms an array of cylinders over metal portions of the metal grating. The polymer layer can be converted into a hard mask layer, with one hard mask material forming the cylinders, and a different hard mask material surrounding the cylinders. A cylinder can be selectively etched, and a via material deposited in the cylindrical hole to form a via.

Abstract: Aspects provided herein provide methods, systems, and a non-transitory computer storage medium storing computer instructions for determining antenna tilt in a network are provided. The method begins with determining an inter-site distance for at least one adjacent cell site within a beam width of an antenna of at least one cell site. Next, the inter-site distance is calculated at a predetermined overlap with at least one adjacent antenna of an adjacent cell site. The antenna is then tilted to move the calculated inter-site distance to be within a half-power beam width of the antenna. A latitude and longitude within a half-power point of the beam width of the antenna is then calculated. The tilt angel of the antenna is then calculated.

Abstract: Disclosed is system and method for allocating vehicles to ride requests. A ride request comprising information indicative of a pickup location and a drop location of a given ride is received. Vehicle information of a plurality of currently-available vehicles, driver information of respective drivers of the plurality of currently-available vehicles and fuel-station information of the one or more of the plurality of fuel stations is accessed. A distance to empty for each of the plurality of currently-available vehicles is predicted based on the vehicle information. One or more eligible vehicles that satisfy eligibility criteria are selected from amongst the plurality of currently-available vehicles. A vehicle from amongst the one or more eligible vehicles that is nearest to the pickup location is allocated.