Abstract: The memory array of a circuit includes sub-arrays with memory cells arranged in a row-column matrix where each row includes a word line and each sub-array column includes a local bit line. A control circuit supports two modes of circuit operation: a first mode where only one word line in the memory array is actuated during a memory read and a second mode where one word line per sub-array are simultaneously actuated during the memory read. An input/output circuit for each column includes inputs to the local bit lines of the sub-arrays, a column data output coupled to the bit line inputs, and a sub-array data output coupled to each bit line input. In memory computation operations are performed in the second mode as a function of feature data and weight data stored in the memory.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide tools and techniques for the automated prioritized ranking of collection customers for accounts receivable and collections management processes. In some embodiments, one or more computing systems may repetitively generate a prioritized list of collection customers requiring collection activity. The prioritized lists can be generated at selected time intervals, for example daily, weekly, or monthly. The generation of the prioritized list for a selected time interval can include several processing and monitoring steps implemented with machine learning or artificial intelligence. The prioritized list may then be provided to collections agents, collections managers, or downstream software modules.

Abstract: Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods of forming the apparatuses. One of the apparatuses includes tiers located one over another; a first staircase structure formed in the tiers; a second staircase structure formed in the tiers adjacent the first staircase structure, respective portions of conductive materials in the tiers forming a part of the first and second staircase structure and a part of respective control gates associated with memory cells; a first trench structure formed in the tiers adjacent the first staircase structure and the second staircase structure, the first trench structure including length in a direction from the first staircase structure to the second staircase structure; and a second trench structure formed in the tiers adjacent the first trench structure, the second trench structure including a length in the direction from the first staircase structure to the second staircase structure.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide tools and techniques for the automated generation of a series of sets of collection worklists for collection agents. Consecutive sets of collection worksheets may be created in a series over any selected time interval, for example weekly, daily, or monthly. Worklists for one time interval can be combined into worklists for other time intervals. The generation of a collection worklist for a selected time interval can include several processing and monitoring steps implemented with machine learning or artificial intelligence. The collection worklists may then be provided to collections agents, collections managers, or downstream software modules to inform and guide the collection activities undertaken by collections agents.

Abstract: A microelectronic device comprises a first deck structure comprising alternating conductive structures and insulating structures arranged in tiers, each of the tiers individually comprising one of the conductive structures and one of the insulating structures, a second deck structure vertically overlying the first deck structure and comprising additional tiers of the conductive structures and insulative structures, a staircase structure within the first deck structure and having steps comprising edges of the tiers, a dielectric material covering the steps of the staircase structure and extending through the first deck structure, and a liner material interposed between the steps of the staircase structure and terminating at an interdeck region between the first deck structure and the second deck structure. Related microelectronic devices, electronic systems, and methods are also described.

Abstract: An array of a memory includes sub-arrays with memory cells arranged in a row-column matrix where each row includes a word line and each sub-array column includes a local bit line. A row decoder supports two modes of memory operation: a first mode where only one word line in the memory array is actuated during a read and a second mode where one word line per sub-array are simultaneously actuated during the read. An input/output circuit for each column includes inputs to the local bit lines of the sub-arrays, a column data output coupled to the bit line inputs, and a sub-array data output coupled to each bit line input. BIST testing of the input/output circuit is supported through data at both the column data output and the sub-array data outputs in order to confirm proper memory operation in support of both the first and second modes of operation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer-readable medium and computer system to execute containerized applications includes initiating a Supervisor Cluster on top of a SDDC to support execution of containerized applications. A supervisor cluster namespace is created on the Supervisor Cluster. A storage policy is attached to the supervisor cluster namespace. Then, a control plane is bootstrapped, and containerized applications are executed in a virtual machine cluster using vSphere pods as the worker nodes in the virtual machine cluster.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically and mechanically coupling removeable battery modules to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises an interface plate that comprises an electrical output that electrically couples the interface plate to the vehicle; and an electrical input electrically coupled to the electrical output. A gasket is attached to an exposed surface of the interface plate. The apparatus further comprises battery trays that releasably receive the removeable battery modules. Each battery tray is releasably mechanically coupled to the interface plate and comprises at least one battery module connector releasably electrically coupled to a respective at least one battery module; an electrical output that electrically couples the respective battery module connector(s) to the interface plate electrical input; and an outer tray wall extending along a perimeter of the battery tray, the outer tray wall including a flange that is configured to compress the gasket to form a seal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are evaporator assemblies for heat pump systems. The evaporator units can comprise a housing defining an interior chamber, an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet and the air outlet can form an air flow path through the interior chamber, and an evaporator unit can be positioned within the interior chamber such that the air flow path contacts the evaporator unit. The air inlet having a semi-circular cross section through which air flows into the interior chamber, the semi-circular cross section having a straight edge and a curved edge. A velocity magnitude of the air flowing from the air inlet into contact with the evaporator unit can deviate less than 0.1 m/s from the average air velocity across the surface area of the evaporator.

Abstract: The memory array of a circuit includes sub-arrays with memory cells arranged in a row-column matrix where each row includes a word line and each sub-array column includes a local bit line. A control circuit supports two modes of circuit operation: a first mode where only one word line in the memory array is actuated during a memory read and a second mode where one word line per sub-array are simultaneously actuated during the memory read. An input/output circuit for each column includes inputs to the local bit lines of the sub-arrays, a column data output coupled to the bit line inputs, and a sub-array data output coupled to each bit line input. In memory computation operations are performed in the second mode as a function of feature data and weight data stored in the memory.

Abstract: The memory array of a memory includes sub-arrays with memory cells arranged in a row-column matrix where each row includes a word line and each sub-array column includes a local bit line. A row decoder circuit supports two modes of memory circuit operation: a first mode where only one word line in the memory array is actuated during a memory read and a second mode where one word line per sub-array are simultaneously actuated during the memory read. An input/output circuit for each column includes inputs to the local bit lines of the sub-arrays, a column data output coupled to the bit line inputs, and a sub-array data output coupled to each bit line input. Both BIST and ATPG testing of the input/output circuit are supported. For BIST testing, multiple data paths between the bit line inputs and the column data output are selectively controlled to provide complete circuit testing.

Abstract: Office noise is common. However, a particular individual may be unaware of the impact their volume of speech is having on others within the same work environment. A user of a communication device may be conducting a call and speaking with sufficient volume to be problematic for others. Accordingly, sound levels are monitored by dedicated and/or otherwise unused sound meters (e.g., microphones) and when a user is speaking sufficiently loudly, a mitigation action is taken to reduce the noise level to a more acceptable level.

Abstract: A system and method for managing operations of a train relative to a fouling mark is disclosed. The system comprises one or more sources, an End-of-Train device mounted at a rear-end of the train, and a Head-of-Train device mounted at a front-end of the train communicatively coupled to the End-of-train device and the one or more sources. The Head-of-Train device is configured to detect the fouling mark based on inputs from the one or more sources. The Head-of-Train device is further configured to dynamically determine whether the train clears the fouling mark, upon detecting the fouling mark. The Head-of-Train device is further configured to identify one or more actions to be performed using a predefined logic, before the train clears the fouling mark. The Head-of-Train device is further configured to execute one or more machine-readable instructions for performing the one or more actions identified.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to facilitating event forecasting. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a set of events determined from raw machine data is obtained. The events are analyzed to identify leading indicators that indicate a future occurrence of a target event, wherein the leading indicators occur during a search period of time the precedes a warning period of time, thereby providing time for an action to be performed prior to an occurrence of a predicted target event. At least one of the leading indicators is used to predict a target event. An event notification is provided indicating the prediction of the target event.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to rechargeable batteries and solid electrolytes therefore which include lithium-stuffed garnet oxides, for example, in a thin film, pellet, or monolith format wherein the density of defects at a surface or surfaces of the solid electrolyte is less than the density of defects in the bulk. In certain disclosed embodiments, the solid-state anolyte, electrolyte, and catholyte thin films, separators, and monoliths consist essentially of an oxide that conducts Li+ ions. In some examples, the disclosure herein presents new and useful solid electrolytes for solid-state or partially solid-state batteries. In some examples, the disclosure presents new lithium-stuffed garnet solid electrolytes and rechargeable batteries which include these electrolytes as separators between a cathode and a lithium metal anode.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for generating short messages for electronic messages of electronic marketing messages. One method includes receiving, by a server, information related to the electronic marketing message, receiving, by the server, a plurality of N short messages (text) generated based on the received information from a generative text engine model, reducing, by the server, the plurality of N short messages down to M short messages, displaying messages based on the M short messages to a merchant user, identifying merchant actions in response to the displaying of the messages based on the M short messages, and fine-tuning, by the server, the generative text engine model based on the identified merchant actions.

Abstract: A Head-of-Train device suitable for mounting inside a cab of a train is disclosed. The Head-of-Train device includes a memory and a processing unit communicatively coupled to the memory, wherein the processing unit is configured to execute one or more instructions in the memory to synthesize an audio message based on status associated with at least one equipment onboard the train. The Head-of Train device further includes an audio output device configured to output the audio message.

Abstract: Some techniques described herein relate to determining how to optimally store datasets in a multi-tiered storage device with compression. In one example, a method includes assigning, to a data partition of a dataset, a priority based on access patterns of the data partition. Compression data is accessed describing results of compressing a data sample associated with the data partition using multiple compression schemes. Based both on the priority of the data partition and the compression data, a storage tier is determined for storing the data partition in the multi-tiered storage device. Further, based both on the priority of the data partition and the compression data, a compression scheme is determined for compressing the data partition for storage in the multi-tiered storage device. The data partition is compressed using the compression scheme to produce a compressed data partition, and the compressed data partition is stored in the storage tier.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are generally directed to facilitating user control of high-pressure flow of liquid for oral irrigation carried out as part of personal dental care. Such control over high-pressure flow may reduce the likelihood of errant spray of liquid outside of the user's mouth (e.g., onto mirrors, countertop surfaces, or the user's clothes). Such improved control over errant spraying may reduce the potential for frustration and, thus, may promote maintaining oral irrigation as part of a personal dental care routine. Further, or instead, through facilitating user control of high-pressure flow of liquid, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure may improve the effectiveness and efficiency of self-administered oral irrigation in promoting a user's oral hygiene.

Abstract: Disclosed herein an effective detach strategy which suppresses the flow of gradients from context sub-networks through the detection backbone path to obtain a more discriminative context by forcing the representation of context sub-network to be dissimilar from the detection network. A sub-network is defined to generate the context information from early layers of the detection backbone. Because instance and context focus on perceptually different parts of an image, the representations from either of them should also be discrepant. In addition, a stacked complementary loss is generated to and backpropagated to the detection network.