Abstract: The present invention describes methods for performing large-scale graph traversal calculations on parallel processor platforms. The invention describes methods for on-the-fly hypothesis rescoring that utilizes graphic processing units (GPUs) in combination with utilizing central processing units (CPUs) of computing devices. The invention is described in one embodiment as applied to the task of large vocabulary continuous speech recognition.

Abstract: A method and system for multimodal human-vehicle interaction including receiving input from an occupant in a vehicle via more than one mode and performing multimodal recognition of the input. The method also includes augmenting at least one recognition hypothesis based on at least one visual point of interest and determining a belief state of the occupant's intent based on the recognition hypothesis. The method further includes selecting an action to take based on the determined belief state.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods for performing large-scale graph traversal calculations on parallel processor platforms. The invention describes methods for on-the-fly hypothesis rescoring that utilizes graphic processing units (GPUs) in combination with utilizing central processing units (CPUs) of computing devices. The invention is described in one embodiment as applied to the task of large vocabulary continuous speech recognition.

Abstract: A method and system for multimodal human-vehicle interaction including receiving input from an occupant in a vehicle via more than one mode and performing multimodal recognition of the input. The method also includes augmenting at least one recognition hypothesis based on at least one visual point of interest and determining a belief state of the occupant's intent based on the recognition hypothesis. The method further includes selecting an action to take based on the determined belief state.

Abstract: The Photo-bioreactor with Particle Concentration and Water Recovery System is a bioreactor system designed to propagate algae under fully closed, controlled conditions. The system is highly efficient and has a reduced turnaround time compared to similar photo-bioreactors. The system has an integrated, gravity-flow biomass harvest and water recovery system that allows the operator to simultaneously harvest the cell concentrate and recycle the water used in the growth media. The bioreactor's scale can range from a single bench-top unit to multiple, large-scale commercial units in a manifold type array, and can utilize sunlight or artificial light.

Abstract: In computer games, there is typically a display that represents a view into a virtual world of some type. There is also typically a user in a real world environment that surrounds the display screen interacting with the virtual world. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for using lighting systems, in particular LED based lighting systems, to allow a user to receive information from the virtual world in coordination with, in addition to, and/or instead of the information received from the display.

Abstract: In computer games, there is typically a display that represents a view into a virtual world of some type. There is also typically a user in a real world environment that surrounds the display screen interacting with the virtual world. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for using lighting systems, in particular LED based lighting systems, to allow a user to receive information from the virtual world in coordination with, in addition to, and/or instead of the information received from the display.