Abstract: A method for generating human-machine hybrid predictions of answers to forecasting problems includes: parsing text of an individual forecasting problem to identify keywords; generating machine models based on the keywords; scraping data sources based on the keywords to collect scraped data relevant to the individual forecasting problem; providing the scraped data to the machine models; receiving machine predictions of answers to the individual forecasting problem from the machine models based on the scraped data; providing, by the computer system via a user interface, the scraped data to human participants; receiving, by the computer system via the user interface, human predictions of answers to the individual forecasting problem from the human participants; aggregating the machine predictions with the human predictions to generate aggregated predictions; and generating and outputting a hybrid prediction based on the aggregated predictions.

Abstract: A probability map of prostate tumor location is generated and displayed in response to receiving anatomic diagnostic medical imaging, such as from magnetic resonance (MR) scanning. A registration process is performed on the images in relation to a model built of prostate anatomy across different subjects in an enhanced prostate template. A probability map is created of tumor locations followed by transforming the imaging to incorporate the probability map and output a resultant image.

Abstract: In an example, a non-transitory machine-readable medium has instructions, which, when executed by a processor of a machine, cause the machine to perform operations including: (i) receiving a plurality of network messages transmitted within a communication network, (ii) analyzing the network messages to determine network traffic information, and (iii) determining, based on the network traffic information, a current system context from among a plurality of system contexts. Each system context indicates a respective aggregate status of devices in the communication network. The operations also include (iv) selecting, based on the current system context, a set of filtering rules from among a plurality of sets of filtering rules, (v) applying the selected set of filtering rules to the network messages to determine a subset of network messages that are acceptable for the current system context, and (vi) forwarding each network message of the subset to a destination of the network message.

Abstract: A probability map of prostate tumor location is generated and displayed in response to receiving anatomic diagnostic medical imaging, such as from magnetic resonance (MR) scanning. A registration process is performed on the images in relation to a model built of prostate anatomy across different subjects in an enhanced prostate template. A probability map is created of tumor locations followed by transforming the imaging to incorporate the probability map and output a resultant image.

Abstract: A method for generating human-machine hybrid predictions of answers to forecasting problems includes: parsing text of an individual forecasting problem to identify keywords; generating machine models based on the keywords; scraping data sources based on the keywords to collect scraped data relevant to the individual forecasting problem; providing the scraped data to the machine models; receiving machine predictions of answers to the individual forecasting problem from the machine models based on the scraped data; providing, by the computer system via a user interface, the scraped data to human participants; receiving, by the computer system via the user interface, human predictions of answers to the individual forecasting problem from the human participants; aggregating the machine predictions with the human predictions to generate aggregated predictions; and generating and outputting a hybrid prediction based on the aggregated predictions.

Abstract: In an example, a non-transitory machine-readable medium has instructions, which, when executed by a processor of a machine, cause the machine to perform operations including: (i) receiving a plurality of network messages transmitted within a communication network, (ii) analyzing the network messages to determine network traffic information, and (iii) determining, based on the network traffic information, a current system context from among a plurality of system contexts. Each system context indicates a respective aggregate status of devices in the communication network. The operations also include (iv) selecting, based on the current system context, a set of filtering rules from among a plurality of sets of filtering rules, (v) applying the selected set of filtering rules to the network messages to determine a subset of network messages that are acceptable for the current system context, and (vi) forwarding each network message of the subset to a destination of the network message.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating filtering rules are provided. One computer implemented method includes receiving a command to modify existing network traffic rules. The method further includes performing a quality calculation for the existing network traffic rules, the quality calculation being a function of a number of distinct flows permitted by a particular rule, wherein (i) if the command to the network is to increase the number of rules, then identifying a rule of the existing network traffic rules with a highest quality calculation, splitting the rule into sub-rules and adding a new rule, and (ii) if the command to the network is to decrease the number of rules, then identifying the existing network traffic rules with quality rule calculations near a predetermined value, adding new rules, and merging the new rules to the identified rules with quality rule calculations near the predetermined value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating filtering rules are provided. One computer implemented method includes receiving a command to modify existing network traffic rules. The method further includes performing a quality calculation for the existing network traffic rules, the quality calculation being a function of a number of distinct flows permitted by a particular rule, wherein (i) if the command to the network is to increase the number of rules, then identifying a rule of the existing network traffic rules with a highest quality calculation, splitting the rule into sub-rules and adding a new rule, and (ii) if the command to the network is to decrease the number of rules, then identifying the existing network traffic rules with quality rule calculations near a predetermined value, adding new rules, and merging the new rules to the identified rules with quality rule calculations near the predetermined value.

Abstract: A method of forming a golf ball construct includes positioning one or more core or mantle portions of a golf ball into respective cavities of a mold system so that the core or mantle portion is substantially centered relative to the respective cavity, delivering injection material into the respective cavities, the injection material being at a first temperature and comprising one or more crosslinking resins, heating the injection material within the respective cavities to a second temperature to crosslink the one or more crosslinking resins, and removing from respective mold cavities the one or more golf ball constructs that are formed by heating the injection material to the second temperature.

Abstract: A golf ball that includes (a) a core comprising a center; (b) an outer cover layer; and (c) one or more intermediate layers; wherein at least one of the core or the intermediate layer comprises a composition that includes (i) at least one polyalkenamer and at least one ionomer. A method for making a golf ball comprising a core, one or more intermediate layers and an outer cover layer is also disclosed, wherein the method includes forming a blend comprising at least one polyalkenamer rubber and at least one ionomer; and injection molding the blend into a spherical mold to form the intermediate or outer cover layer.

Abstract: Automated image analysis systems and methods are disclosed to quantify change in fibrosis and interstitial lung disease. The system generates scoring changes in Quantitative Interstitial Lung Disease (QILD) by filtering the uploaded images to minimize cross-site variability within images, sampling from a grid of pixels or voxels within the CT images, classifying individual pixels or voxels within downloaded images based on one or more selected texture features, generating a QILD score for each image based on selected features within the image, and calculating a transition between QILD scores within the plurality of CT images.

Abstract: Golf balls and systems for applying one or more polymer layers to a golf ball construct are disclosed. As but one example of disclosed systems, a method of forming a golf ball construct includes positioning a core or mantle portion of a golf ball in a cavity, opening a valve gate adjacent the cavity to cause viscous polymer to flow through the valve gate, into a short runner and into one or more radial runners that at least partially surround a circumference of the cavity. The polymer layer is allowed to solidify to form a solidified polymer layer, and the golf ball construct is removed from the mold cavity.

Abstract: The present invention also relates to a crosslinked polyamide composition which is the reaction product of about 70 to about 99.5 wt % (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more polyamides and about 0.5 to about 30 wt % (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more crosslinking agents; and where the crosslinked polyamide composition has a flexural modulus of about 5 to about 500 kpsi, and a material Shore D hardness of about 25 to about 85. The present invention also relates to a golf ball having a core including a center, an outer cover layer, and one or more intermediate layers, where at least one or more of the core, outer cover layer or one or more intermediate layers includes the crosslinked polyamide composition.

Abstract: A golf ball including a core comprising a center; an outer cover layer; and one or more intermediate layers, wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, or the intermediate layer comprises a composition that includes at least one specialty propylene elastomer. The specialty propylene elastomer is preferably present in the outer cover layer and/or the intermediate layer. Also disclosed is a composition that includes at least one ionomer and at least one specialty propylene elastomer, wherein the ionomer is present in an amount of about 95 to about 5 weight percent and the specialty propylene elastomer is present in an amount of about 5 to about 95 weight percent, based on the total weight of all polymers in the composition. The specialty propylene elastomer/ionomer composition can be used to make the outer cover layer and/or the intermediate layer of a golf ball.

Abstract: Automated image analysis systems and methods are disclosed to quantify change in fibrosis and interstitial lung disease. The system generates scoring changes in Quantitative Interstitial Lung Disease (QILD) by filtering the uploaded images to minimize cross-site variability within images, sampling from a grid of pixels or voxels within the CT images, classifying individual pixels or voxels within downloaded images based on one or more selected texture features, generating a QILD score for each image based on selected features within the image, and calculating a transition between QILD scores within the plurality of CT images.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a golf ball which includes a core, optionally one or more intermediate layers; and an outer cover layer. The outer cover layer and/or one or more intermediate layers includes a blend of a) about 2 to about 40 wt % (based on the total weight of the blend composition) of an aramid polymer and b) about 60 to about 98 wt % (based on the total weight of the blend composition) of one or more additional polymer components. The blend composition has a melt flow index (MFI) from about 1 to about 80 g/10 min., a material hardness of about 30 to about 90 Shore D, and a flex modulus of about 10 to about 120 kpsi.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a golf ball which includes a core, optionally one or more intermediate layers; and an outer cover layer. The outer cover layer and/or one or more intermediate layers includes a blend of a) 2 to 60 wt % (based on the total weight of the blend composition) of a cyclic olefin polymer which includes a norbornene-based monomer having the general formula; where R18 to R21 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group and m is from 0 to about 3; and b) about 40 to about 98 wt % (based on the total weight of the blend composition) of one or more additional polymer components. The blend composition has a melt flow index (MFI) from 1 to 80 g/10 min., a material hardness of 30 to 90 Shore D, and a flex modulus of 10 to 120 kpsi.

Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed which includes a Single Component Region which includes greater than 75% by weight of an injection moldable rubber and one or more Discrete Hardness Regions within the Single Component Region. The golf ball may optionally also include a core, an outer cover layer and one or more intermediate layers. Also disclosed are methods of preparing a golf ball including a Single Component Region which includes greater than 75% by weight of an injection moldable rubber and one or more Discrete Hardness Regions within the Single Component Region, whereby the Single Component Region is formed either by sequentially injection molding layers of a polyalkenamer rubber followed by co-curing the resulting structure, or by injection molding one or more pairs of half shells of a polyalkenamer rubber composition, followed by stacking the half shells to form a golf ball precursor structure followed by co-curing the resulting structure.

Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed which includes a Single Component Region which includes greater than 75% by weight of an injection moldable rubber and one or more Discrete Hardness Regions within the Single Component Region. The golf ball may optionally also include a core, an outer cover layer and one or more intermediate layers. Also disclosed are methods of preparing a golf ball including a Single Component Region which includes greater than 75% by weight of an injection moldable rubber and one or more Discrete Hardness Regions within the Single Component Region, whereby the Single Component Region is formed either by sequentially injection molding layers of a polyalkenamer rubber followed by co-curing the resulting structure, or by injection molding one or more pairs of half shells of a polyalkenamer rubber composition, followed by stacking the half shells to form a golf ball precursor structure followed by co-curing the resulting structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed polymer composition comprise a first unsaturated polymer or polymer precursor, and an effective amount of a peptizer. The peptizer typically comprises a heteroaryl or a heterocyclic compound, other than morpholine as disclosed in assignee's prior applications. Disclosed polymer compositions are useful for making sports equipment, such as at least one layer of a golf ball, often a core. Because the compositions are useful for making golf balls, materials commonly known for making such golf balls can be used in combination with the polymer composition. A method for forming a golf ball also is disclosed. The method comprises providing disclosed compositions and then forming at least one component of a golf using the composition.