Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method for generating a forecast of a timeseries is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a set of features comprising data and timeseries to be used by each of a plurality of prediction models for generating the forecast. Further, the method comprises generating using the set of features, a plurality of forecast results based on an ensemble of the plurality of prediction models. Furthermore, the method comprises optimizing the plurality of forecast results associated with a respective forecast module. Additionally, the method comprises probabilistically combining the outputs of the plurality of optimization modules. Moreover, the method comprises outputting a final forecast based on the combination of the at least two forecast results.

Abstract: A technique to provide higher system performance by increasing amount of data that may be transferred in parallel is to increase the number of external pins available for the input and output of user data (user I/O). A technique is to allow a pin to be used for multiple purposes, a dedicated operation during a first mode and for user I/O during other modes. A pin (515) may be used to perform a handshaking function during a configuration mode and user I/O during a normal or user mode. The technique may be used during the cascaded configuration of programmable integrated circuits, and in conjunction with in-system programming.