Abstract: There is disclosed a method of and a system for generating a database query. A natural language input for requesting data from a database is received. A first portion of the natural language input is input to a first machine learning algorithm (MLA). A second portion of the natural language input is input to a second MLA. The first MLA outputs a first probability distribution. The second MLA outputs a second probability distribution. One or more sets of classes from the first probability distribution and the second probability distribution that satisfy a plurality of constraints are determined. A predicted probability is determined for each of the one or more sets of classes. A set of classes having a highest predicted probability from the one or more sets of classes is selected. A database query is generated based on the set of classes.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of and a system for predicting text in an image using one or more constraints. The image is input to a machine learning algorithm (MLA). The MLA outputs a probability distribution. The probability distribution comprises a predicted probability for each of a plurality of pairs, where each pair comprises a class and a next state of the MLA. The states of the probability distribution are added to a set of states to be searched. States that are end states or that fail to satisfy at least one of the constraints are removed from the set of states to be searched. States of the set of states to be searched are input to the MLA. The search is repeated with new states output by the MLA. End states output by the MLA are output as output states that each comprise a sequence of characters.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and system for determining states satisfying one or more constraints. The method comprises inputting, to a machine learning algorithm (MLA), input data. The MLA outputs a probability distribution. The probability distribution comprises a predicted probability for each of a plurality of pairs, where each pair comprises a class in a set of classes and a corresponding state of the MLA. The states of the probability distribution are added to a set of states to be searched. States that are end states or that fail to satisfy at least one of the constraints are removed from the set of states to be searched. One or more of the set of states to be searched are input to the MLA. The search is repeated with new states output by the MLA. End states output by the MLA may be output as output states.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of and a system for predicting text in an image using one or more constraints. The image is input to a machine learning algorithm (MLA). The MLA outputs a probability distribution. The probability distribution comprises a predicted probability for each of a plurality of pairs, where each pair comprises a class and a next state of the MLA. The states of the probability distribution are added to a set of states to be searched. States that are end states or that fail to satisfy at least one of the constraints are removed from the set of states to be searched. States of the set of states to be searched are input to the MLA. The search is repeated with new states output by the MLA. End states output by the MLA are output as output states that each comprise a sequence of characters.

Abstract: A method and system for improving quality of a dataset for which a labeling task is to be completed. A loop is repeated comprising: inferring, for each of the labeler identifiers in the dataset, an estimated proficiency value; inferring a predicted uncertainty value of correctness of the label for at least a subset of the raw data items; and receiving a trusted evaluation value of correctness for one or more labels of the subset of the raw data items for which the predicted uncertainty is inferred. The loop is repeated until the highest predicted uncertainty value in the dataset is below a threshold value.

Abstract: An actuator in one embodiment includes a threaded shaft; a shaft engaging portion coupled to the threaded shaft, the shaft engaging portion being moveable in a direction parallel to an axis of the threaded shaft upon a relative rotation between the threaded shaft and the shaft engaging portion; and a ceramic bushing coupled to the shaft engaging portion, the bushing encircling the threaded shaft.

Abstract: An actuator in one embodiment includes a threaded shaft; a shaft engaging portion coupled to the threaded shaft, the shad engaging portion being moveable in a direction parallel to an axis of the threaded shaft upon a relative rotation between the threaded shaft and the shaft engaging portion; and a ceramic bushing coupled to the shaft engaging portion, the bushing encircling the threaded shaft.

Abstract: An actuator including a threaded shaft and a carriage having a shaft engaging portion coupled to the threaded shaft. The carriage is moveable in a direction parallel to an axis of the threaded shaft upon a relative rotation between the threaded shaft and the shaft engaging portion. A ceramic bushing is coupled to the shaft engaging portion of the carriage, the bushing surrounding the threaded shaft. The ceramic bushing is much harder than heretofore used materials and results in greatly reduced particulate formation. The carriage or portion thereof can be formed around the bushing, e.g., by injection molding.

Abstract: A device for heating a workpiece located in a primary direction of heating relative to the device, the device comprising a heating element, and a thermal shield adjacent the heating element for inhibiting heat conduction and radiation from the heating element to the workpiece in directions other than the primary direction of heating. In one embodiment, the heating element does not extend beyond the thermal shield in the primary direction of heating.

Abstract: A method is provided for providing air-skiving edges of a tape head. A slot is created in an upper face of a substrate of a tape head. The slot includes at least one edge defining an edge of a tape bearing surface (TBS) of the tape head. The surface of the tape head is then formed and finished, such as by lapping. A grind operation is subsequently conducted to form a notch in the upper face of the substrate of the tape head. Such notch extends from the slot to an outside end of the substrate of the tape head.