Abstract: A method for generating and maintaining hierarchical tags with community-based ratings is provided. Tags for media streams are organized into a hierarchical format. Users may select tags from the hierarchical tag database that describes a particular multimedia content. If the user is unable to locate a desired tag, the user may submit a new tag. Upon submission of the new tag, a librarian approves the tag before storing and placing the tag in the hierarchical tag database. Users are also able to rate the quality of the association between the tag and the multimedia content. If a tag is rated low, the tag may be removed from the hierarchical tag database. If the tag is rated highly, display of the tag in a list of tags becomes more prominent.

Abstract: In an example, a system includes processing circuitry in communication with storage media. The processing circuitry is configured to execute a machine learning system including at least a first module, a second module and a third module. The machine learning system is configured to train one or more machine learning models. The first module is configured to generate augmented input data based on the streaming input data. The second module includes a machine learning model configured to perform a specific task based at least in part on the augmented input data. The third module configured to adapt a network architecture of the one or more machine learning models based on changes in the streaming input data.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus is disclosed for connection to an end of a cable (1) having at least one of: at least one electrically conductive core (11) for carrying electrical current and/or electrical signals along the cable; at least one electromagnetic waveguide (12) for carrying electromagnetic signals along the cable; and at least one bore (13) for conveying a fluid along the cable. The measurement apparatus comprises: connection means (4) for connecting to the end in an above-water or out-of-water environment to make at least one of: at least one respective electrical connection (41) to at least one core, at least one respective waveguide connection (42) to at least one waveguide for sending an electromagnetic signal along the waveguide, and at least one respective fluid or hydraulic connection (43) to at least one bore; and measuring means (5) connected to the connection means and operable to perform at least one measurement, via the connection means, on a connected cable.

Abstract: The disclosed methods, systems, and kits provide the ability to deliver entire clean sheet designs from concept to first hot fire in under six weeks with instant specific impulses above 330 seconds in some of our engines. In examples, thrusters can be delivered that are at less than half of the mass budget allowable for them and they can be delivered in weeks.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods to prevent and to treat thrombosis, to reverse the anticoagulant action of heparin, and to prevent and to treat the thrombotic and antifibrinolytic effect of nucleic acids. In particular, provided herein are compositions, methods, kits, systems and uses for switchable charge state multivalent biocompatible polycations for polyanion inhibition in blood.

Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Abstract: Packaging for an optical sighting device and associated components and methods. The optical sighting device has a sighting axis along which a user looks to use the optical sighting device. The packaging comprises a package defining an interior sized and shaped to fit the optical sighting device. The package includes a base comprising an optical sighting device mount to which the optical sighting device is connected. A cover is connected to the base and at least partially bounds the interior. The cover is configured to permit the user to view the optical sighting device through the cover and to look through the sight along the sighting axis.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying a feature in seismic datasets using a machine learning (ML) network is provided. The method includes training the ML network by obtaining a seismic dataset and forming a plurality of seismic patches having a labeled feature. Training the ML network continues by predicting a candidate labeled feature patch for each seismic patch, forming a metric measuring a mismatch of the candidate labeled feature patch and the labeled feature and updating the ML network based on finding an extremum of the mismatch to form a trained ML network. The method further includes forming a plurality of production seismic patches having unlabeled features and inputting the patches into a trained ML network to predict a labeled feature patch having a labeled manifestation of the feature. A predicted labeled feature image may then be formed by merging the plurality of predicted labeled feature patches.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a sample via optical pathways are described herein. In one aspect, a light detection system can include: a first optical pathway configured to direct emissions from an interrogation site to a first detector; a second optical pathway configured to direct emissions from the interrogation site to a second detector; and an automated switching module configured to receive a signal that induces the automated switching module to switch between (i) a first state that directs emissions from the interrogation site to the first optical pathway or a second state that directs emissions from the interrogation site to the second optical pathway and (ii) the other of the first state and the second state.

Abstract: A system may comprise a sensor, a transmitter, and a receiver where the transmitter and receiver are remote from the sensor. The receiver may include a processor and instructions to receive a signal comprising a plurality of subcarriers and including first radio waves and second radio waves, determine a signal to noise ratio of each of the subcarriers, and extract the first radio waves from the signal responsive to the signal to noise ratio of each of the subcarriers. Methods and non-transitory computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Heat resistant and/or nonstick polymer materials and composites, and cookware including a food support surface comprising an integrated or attached cooking surface formed of the materials and composites. The cookware can includes a melt-processible fluoropolymer surface or insert. The cookware can further include a laminate material with structural rigidity, wherein the laminate material includes a flexible substrate impregnated with the heat resistant polymer material, coated with a nonstick coating, and pressed or molded in a shaped cookware or other nonstick items or component. Various cooking devices can be pressed from the material, as well as oven or vehicle components.

Abstract: A method for issuing a personalized financial transaction card is disclosed. The method includes receiving via a processor at a printing location a request to generate a personalized financial transaction card from a customer at the printing location, transmitting via the processor personally identifying information of the customer and card information to a card services provider, receiving at the printing location a card file from the card services provider wherein the card file comprises personalization data specific to the customer, generating via the processor the personalized financial transaction card based on the card file, and printing at the printing location the personalized financial transaction card.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for optimizing the presentation of content through obtaining viewership metrics, generating multiple renditions of presentations of content, and selecting optimized renditions of content. One aspect includes associating a request for viewership metrics with a presentation of content, publishing the presentation of content, and receiving information of the viewership metrics associated with the presentation. Another aspect includes copying a presentation of a content item, creating a second presentation of the content item for publishing over one or more channels, and linking the presentation of the content item to the second presentation of the content item, such that a change to one propagates to the other of the presentation of the content item or the second presentation of the content item. In yet another aspect, a content rendition may be selected for presentation based on performance of the rendition out of multiple renditions in an auction.

Abstract: A multi-legged equipment support, components thereof, and associated methods. The equipment support comprises a stand and an equipment holder. The stand includes a hub and multiple legs pivotable with respect to the hub. The legs are pivotable outward from stowed positions to preset operational pivoted positions. The user can select a preset operational pivoted position in which outward pivoting of a leg will stop based on moving an actuator between preset locations.

Abstract: Techniques for cooperative document generation include methods, one of the methods includes receiving, from a mobile device, a request to start an insurance claim, the mobile device including an application configured to guide the user through the claim process. The method includes establishing a session between a computer and the mobile device. The method includes displaying images of the user interface of the mobile device. The method includes receiving information concerning the insurance claim from the mobile device, the information provided by the user in response to prompts provided on the mobile device. The method includes displaying the information on the computer. The method includes enabling the customer service representative to alter the information or request additional information be provided. The method includes adding the information to a data record regarding the insurance claim in response to an indication that the customer service representative has verified the information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing third party data are provided. A third party data management system includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive first third party activity data from a source computing system and via a cybersecurity correlation and analytics computing system, determine a computing entity external to the third party data management system associated with the third party activity data based on at least one item extracted from the first third party activity data, periodically monitor third party activity associated with the computing entity, comprising operations to collect second third party activity data, and correlate the monitored second third party activity data to an entity profile.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intent-based orchestration using network parsimony trees. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request for network services that comprises desired characteristics and performance parameters for the requested network services without information regarding specific hardware, hardware type, location, or network, a computing system might generate a request-based parsimony tree based on the desired characteristics and performance parameters. The computing system might access, from a datastore, a plurality of network-based parsimony trees that are each generated based on measured network metrics, might compare the request-based parsimony tree with each of one or more network-based parsimony trees to determine a fitness score for each network-based parsimony tree, and might identify a best-fit network-based parsimony tree based on the fitness scores.

Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes an adjustable shell holder for holding ammunition shells (sometimes called cases) of various sizes. A catch tray is provided for collecting spent primers or other debris. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can be customized to provide an over-center actuated configuration or a non-over-center actuated configuration. A light is integrated with the press for illuminating the shell holder. Components of the press and associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A gaming controller, comprising: a haptic actuator; and a haptic driver, wherein the haptic driver is configured to drive the haptic actuator with a drive signal having a dominant frequency F2, and to control how the drive signal is applied to the haptic actuator to generate a haptic effect that at least partly emulates a desired haptic effect having a dominant frequency F1, where F2>F1.