Abstract: A data processing system (1) comprises a plurality of processing units (11) and a controller (30) operable to allocate processing units of the plurality of processing units into respective groups of the processing units, wherein each group of processing units comprises a set of one or more of the processing units of the plurality of processing units. The data processing system further comprises an arbiter (31, 32) for each group of processing units for controlling access by virtual machines (33, 34) that require processing operations to the processing units of the group of processing units that the arbiter has been allocated.

Abstract: An automated evaluation system for obtaining images for collectible items and using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze different parameters of the images, such as an edge parameter, a corner parameter, and a centering parameter. The system can move the collectible items, which can be collectible cards, using a robotic arm or through manual manipulation to a working area to then obtain images of the collectible items using a camera or a scanner. The images can be saved to a database and accessible by a control computer to analyze the images with the AI model. The system can provide a first-pass grade as to the authenticity and condition of the card. The grade can be manually verified by a human grader.

Abstract: An automated evaluation system for obtaining images for collectible items and using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze different parameters of the images, such as an edge parameter, a corner parameter, and a centering parameter. The system can move the collectible items, which can be collectible cards, using a robotic arm or through manual manipulation to a working area to then obtain images of the collectible items using a camera or a scanner. The images can be saved to a database and accessible by a control computer to analyze the images with the AI model. The system can provide a first-pass grade as to the authenticity and condition of the card. The grade can be manually verified by a human grader.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure is directed towards a polycarbonate barrier for the isolation of electrical components. The polycarbonate barrier includes a rectangular shield and a connection plate. The rectangular shield includes an internal side, an external side, an external top wall, an internal bottom wall, and at least one side wall. The connection plate includes a left connection piece, a right connection piece, at least one connection tab, and at least one adapter piece. If desired, the adapter piece can be removed to accommodate an electrical component.

Abstract: A device includes multiple payloads that are adjusted by actuators. The payloads may be optical elements such as lens assemblies. The actuators may be disposed within edge gaps of the payloads in order to reduce the footprint of the structure. One actuator may be configured to adjust more than one payload to reduce the number of actuators.

Abstract: An example method to manage a virtual team space includes creating a new time period of a canvas-based space. Following and in response to creation of the new time period, the method may include persisting structure in the new time period of the canvas-based space; persisting relevant content in the new time period of the canvas-based space; and wiping non-relevant content from the new time period of the canvas-based space.

Abstract: A forehead support for a head-mounted display system, the forehead support being configured to form part of a positioning and stabilising structure constructed and arranged to hold a head-mounted display unit of the head-mounted display system in an operable position on the user's head, the forehead support comprising: a forehead frame configured to be attached to a head-mounted display unit comprising a display in use; a resilient forehead pad attached to the forehead frame and being configured to engage the user's forehead in use; wherein at least a portion of the forehead frame is able to flex to conform to the shape of the user's forehead in use.

Abstract: In general, embodiments relate to a method for managing a network device. The method includes detecting a change of at least one physical port on the network device; and in response to detecting the change, disabling the at least one physical port, wherein disabling the at least one physical port prevents the at least one physical port from being allocated to any logical port on a network processor in the network device.

Abstract: A device for authenticating ownership of media includes a storage case configured to store and protect a media product. The media product includes unique content. An identification module is associated with the storage case. The identification module stores a unique identification code used to identify the media product and an owner of the media product. A transmitter transmits the unique identification code. The transmission of the unique identification code is used to authenticate ownership of the media product to allow the owner to access the unique content of the media product without removing the media product from the storage case.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of microorganisms from an environmental sample, and in particular to the rapid identification of Listeria spp. The methods and kits described herein provide a method of detecting Listeria spp. without the need for an enrichment step.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a data processing system comprising a processing unit operable to process data to generate a sequence of outputs, wherein the processing unit is configurable, when generating a sequence of outputs, such that the data processing for generating an output in the sequence of outputs will be performed within a respective processing period for the output. A controller for the processing unit is configured to cause the processing unit, when generating a sequence of outputs, during a respective processing period for at least one output in the sequence of outputs, to also undergo one or more fault detection test(s) such that both processing of data for the output and fault detection testing is performed during the respective processing period for the output.

Abstract: One or more processing devices access a scene depicting a reference object that includes an annotation identifying a target region to be modified in one or more video frames. The one or more processing devices determine that a target pixel corresponds to a sub-region within the target region that includes hallucinated content. The one or more processing devices determine gradient constraints using gradient values of neighboring pixels in the hallucinated content, the neighboring pixels being adjacent to the target pixel and corresponding to four cardinal directions. The one or more processing devices update color data of the target pixel subject to the determined gradient constraints.

Abstract: A high frequency, high voltage compound helical inductor coil includes a primary coil configured as a helix, a secondary coil configured as a helix and being surrounded by and parallel with the primary coil. A dielectric insulator, configured as a helix, is disposed between and separates the primary coil and the secondary coil. A center conductor may extend axially through the primary and secondary coils and may be attached at a first end to the primary coil and at a second end to the secondary coil.

Abstract: A data processing system (1) comprises a plurality of processing units (11) and a controller (30) operable to allocate processing units of the plurality of processing units into respective groups of the processing units, wherein each group of processing units comprises a set of one or more of the processing units of the plurality of processing units. The data processing system further comprises an arbiter (31, 32) for each group of processing units for controlling access by virtual machines (33, 34) that require processing operations to the processing units of the group of processing units that the arbiter has been allocated.

Abstract: A data processing system (1) comprises a plurality of, e.g. graphics, processing units (11), and a management circuit (12) associated with the processing units and operable to configure the processing units of the plurality of processing units into respective groups of the processing units. The management circuit (12) is configured to always operate with a high level of fault protection, but the groups of the processing units can be selectively operated with either a higher level of fault protection or a lower level of fault protection, by selectively subjecting them to fault detection testing (60).

Abstract: A data processing system that comprises plural processing units is disclosed. The system includes functional units, the functional units having different processing capacities. A set of one or more processing units can operate in combination with one of the functional units according to a processing capacity required for the set of one or more processing units.

Abstract: Certain aspects involve video inpainting in which content is propagated from a user-provided reference video frame to other video frames depicting a scene. One example method includes one or more processing devices that performs operations that include accessing a scene depicting a reference object that includes an annotation identifying a target region to be modified in one or more video frames. The operations also includes computing a target motion of a target pixel that is subject to a motion constraint. The motion constraint is based on a three-dimensional model of the reference object. Further, operations include determining color data of the target pixel to correspond to the target motion. The color data includes a color value and a gradient. Operations also include determining gradient constraints using gradient values of neighbor pixels. Additionally, the processing devices updates the color data of the target pixel subject to the gradient constraints.

Abstract: The disclosure describes techniques for erecting cases, and particularly example structures and example methods for use in a case erecting system using a robotic arm. A tool for use in robotic case erecting may be used in conjunction with a robotic arm. Use of the tool assists in keeping a case level as the case moves along a conveyor, where a plow closes the major flaps and a tape head tapes edges of the flaps together, thereby sealing the bottom of the case. The tool also assists in regulating the gap between the major flaps, so that the gap and/or any overlap of the flaps is minimized. Accordingly, the tool assists the robotic arm to close the case in a more precise manner.

Abstract: A data processing system comprises a memory, a processing unit, a MMU operable to process memory transactions for the processing unit; and an error-detecting circuit located between the MMU and the memory. The MMU is configured to determine from respective memory address mappings corresponding memory addresses to which memory transaction applies. The determined memory addresses comprise a first part representing a memory location and a second part representing an error-detecting code generated using the first part of the memory address. The error-detecting circuit can then check using the error-detecting code for the memory address whether the memory address received by the error-detecting circuit is valid.

Abstract: Certain aspects involve video inpainting in which content is propagated from a user-provided reference frame to other video frames depicting a scene. For example, a computing system accesses a set of video frames with annotations identifying a target region to be modified. The computing system determines a motion of the target region's boundary across the set of video frames, and also interpolates pixel motion within the target region across the set of video frames. The computing system also inserts, responsive to user input, a reference frame into the set of video frames. The reference frame can include reference color data from a user-specified modification to the target region. The computing system can use the reference color data and the interpolated motion to update color data in the target region across set of video frames.