Abstract: Self-learning for neural network arrays. In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes determining input voltages to be applied to one or more input neurons of a neural network, and determining target output voltages to be obtained at one or more output neurons of the neural network in response to the input voltages. The neural network also includes a plurality of hidden neurons and synapses connecting the neurons, and each of a plurality of synapses includes a resistive element. The method also includes applying the input voltages to the input neurons, and applying the target output voltages or complements of the target output voltages to the output neurons to simultaneously program the resistive elements of the plurality of synapses.

Abstract: Three-dimensional neural network array. In an exemplary embodiment, a three-dimensional (3D) neural network includes a plurality of input conductors forming a plurality of stacked input layers having a first orientation, and at least one output conductor forming an output layer having the first orientation. The three-dimensional (3D) neural network also includes a plurality of hidden conductors having a second orientation. Each hidden conductor includes an in-line threshold element. The three-dimensional (3D) neural network also includes synapse elements coupled between the hidden conductors and the input conductors and between the hidden conductors and the output conductor. Each synapse element includes a programmable resistive element.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for digital assistant configuration and functionality. For example, systems and methods provide for receiving a query from a user via a computing device, processing language in the query to identify a plurality of elements associated with the query, and analyzing the plurality of elements associated with the query to determine an intent of the query by mapping the plurality of elements associated with the query to a list of predetermined intents by comparing the plurality of elements associated with the query to each intent in the list of predetermined intents to generate a score for each intent in the list of predetermined intents. Systems and methods further provide for determining a subset of the predetermined intents based on the score for each intent in the list of predetermined intents, and providing recommendations related to the query based on the subset of predetermined intents.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving and processing a query to determine an intent of the query, and analyzing the intent of the query to determine that the intent of the query is associated with a use case state diagram. Systems and methods further provide for traversing a plurality of nodes in the user case state diagram to generate a value for each relevant node, performing an operation associated with the query using the generated values, and providing the results of the operation to a computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving a plurality of queries from plurality of channels via a plurality of computing devices For each query of the plurality of queries systems and methods are provided for determining a use case associated with the query from a plurality of predetermined use cases, determining transformation rules for data associated with the use case, accessing data from at least one data source of a plurality of data sources to generate response data for a response to the query, the plurality of data sources comprising the data in a plurality of different data formats, transforming the data associated with the use case from at least a first format into a uniform data structure comprising the response data using the transformation rules for the response data, and providing the response data in the uniform data structure

Abstract: A high-density neural network array. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a three-dimensional (3D) structure having a plurality of layers forming a neural network. Each layer comprises one or more conductors forming neurons with each neuron having neuron inputs and neuron outputs. The apparatus also includes synapse elements coupled between the neurons outputs and the neuron inputs of neurons in adjacent layers. Each synapse element comprises a material that applies a selected weight to signals passing between neurons connected to that synapse element.

Abstract: A silicon controllable dimming full-range flickfree circuit includes a dimming circuit and a flick elimination circuit which includes a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) connected with an output terminal of the dimming circuit. The dimming circuit and the flick elimination circuit are combined, and the dimming circuit is provided with a silicon controllable dimming chip. Thus, when the MOS is worked at the constant current zone, the voltage of the source and the gate of the MOS is kept at a constant value, so that the current passing through the source and the drain of the MOS is kept at a constant value, to perform a flickfree feature of the full-power range of the high power factor, to stabilize the operation of the LED circuit, and to prevent the user's eyes from being hurt by the flick of the LED circuit.

Abstract: A sand resistant screw connector assembly can be used on the telescoping legs of a tripod assembly. The screw connector may use a trapezoidal thread, such as an Acme thread, for the male and female screw connectors. Such a thread design has been found to help push sand out to assist in cleaning. Therefore, when a tripod is designed using a screw connector having trapezoidal threads, the tripod may be well-suited for use in sandy environments, such as beaches, playgrounds, or the like. Various trapezoidal thread standards may be utilized, including JIS B0216, JIS B0217, JIS B0218, JIS B0222, ANSI B1.5 and ANSI B1.8, for example. The sand resistant screw connector may be used in other application where sand may pose a problem, including beach umbrellas, lawn furniture, beach games, and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device, such as a smartphone or GPS device, is configured to secure the device within and without an automobile. The apparatus includes a handle grip assembly and a detachable clamp assembly. The clamp assembly may be configured with removable vent connectors to facilitate attachment of the clamp assembly to a standard air conditioning vent of the automobile. With the vent connectors removed, the clamp assembly may be coupled to a grip backing plate to form a tripod structure. A pair of legs swivel in and out of cradles formed in a handle assembly where an ergonomic handle serves as the third leg of the tripod.

Abstract: A lighting device includes an optical lens, a scattering layer mounted on an outer surface of the optical lens, and a lighting module mounted on the optical lens and emitting a plurality light beams which are reflected and/or refracted by the optical lens and are reflected and/or refracted by the scattering layer. Thus, the light beams of the lighting module are initially reflected and/or refracted by the optical lens and are then reflected and/or refracted by the scattering layer so that the light beams of the lighting module are distributed in a two-stage manner by the optical lens and the scattering layer and are scattered and diverged in different angles and directions evenly and smoothly so as to provide a fully developed lighting effect, thereby enhancing the lighting efficiency of the lighting device.

Abstract: Rail inspection is discussed that employs a monitor vehicle running on one or more tracks of a rail system that performs physical rail inspection in combination with monitoring and analysis of other system parameters that accompany the physical rail.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp shade, an optical lens mounted in the lamp shade, and an LED module mounted in the lamp shade. Thus, the optical lens has a curved surface with different curvatures to reflect and refract the light beams of the LED module in different angles and directions so that after the light beams of the LED module pass through and emerge from the optical lens, the light beams of the LED module are scattered and diverged in different angles and directions from the optical lens and are distributed on the optical lens evenly and smoothly such that the LED module has a larger lighting angle so as to enhance the lighting effect and the aesthetic quality of the LED lamp.

Abstract: A lighting device includes an optical lens, a scattering layer mounted on an outer surface of the optical lens, and a lighting module mounted on the optical lens and emitting a plurality light beams which are reflected and/or refracted by the optical lens and are reflected and/or refracted by the scattering layer. Thus, the light beams of the lighting module are initially reflected and/or refracted by the optical lens and are then reflected and/or refracted by the scattering layer so that the light beams of the lighting module are distributed in a two-stage manner by the optical lens and the scattering layer and are scattered and diverged in different angles and directions evenly and smoothly so as to provide a fully developed lighting effect, thereby enhancing the lighting efficiency of the lighting device.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp shade, an optical lens mounted in the lamp shade, and an LED module mounted in the lamp shade. Thus, the optical lens has a curved surface with different curvatures to reflect and refract the light beams of the LED module in different angles and directions so that after the light beams of the LED module pass through and emerge from the optical lens, the light beams of the LED module are scattered and diverged in different angles and directions from the optical lens and are distributed on the optical lens evenly and smoothly such that the LED module has a larger lighting angle so as to enhance the lighting effect and the aesthetic quality of the LED lamp.

Abstract: Rail inspection is discussed that employs a monitor vehicle running on one or more tracks of a rail system that performs physical rail inspection in combination with monitoring and analysis of other system parameters that accompany the physical rail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a GPS navigation system by enhancing the current navigation device. More particularly, a map-containing navigation device and a GPS receiver can be separately positioned in the GPS navigation system of the present invention. A virtual machine of the GPS receiver is utilized to operate the map-containing navigation device using multiple GPS receivers simultaneously. Further, each target can be positioned and displayed on the map. The general navigation system, therefore, can be further expanded for tracing and positioning the targets.