Abstract: The present invention is directed to axial-centrifugal contra-rotating compressor system comprising combination of contra-rotating axial compressor stage with a back end centrifugal compressor stage, eliminating stator blades, an inter-stage connecting duct at the entry of the centrifugal compressor and an discharge 5 diffuser at the exit of centrifugal compressor rotor characterized by radial to axial turning annular passage as per the gas turbine engine requirement, favouring reduction in engine size, weight, number of parts, overall engine length and produces a higher-pressure rise and swirl-free discharge towards the combustion chamber. The first low-pressure rotor having at least one axial blading assembly 10 rotates in the direction opposite to the second high-pressure rotor blading assembly comprising of at least one axial rotor and one centrifugal rotor. The blades for axial compressor are adopted of low-aspect ratio configuration for reliable high load stall free operation.

Abstract: Exemplary semiconductor processing systems may include a processing chamber defining a processing region. The systems may include a foreline coupled with the processing chamber, the foreline defining a fluid conduit. The systems may include a radical generator having an inlet and an outlet. The outlet may be fluidly coupled with the foreline. The systems may include a gas source fluidly coupled with the inlet of the radical generator. The systems may include a throttle valve coupled with the foreline downstream of the radical generator.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for artificial intelligence-based HDRL planning and control for coordinating a team of platforms includes implementing a global planning layer for determining a collective goal and determining, by applying at least one machine learning process, at least one respective platform goal to be achieved by at least one platform, implementing a platform planning layer for determining, by applying at least one machine learning process, at least one respective action to be performed by the at least one of the platforms to achieve the respective platform goal, and implementing a platform control layer for determining at least one respective function to be performed by the at least one of the platforms. In the method, apparatus and system despite the fact that information is shared between at least two of the layers, the global planning layer, the platform planning layer, and the platform control layer are trained separately.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cryogenic process to produce crude helium from pretreated natural gas. The pretreated natural gas is processed in two flash stages using the helium free process stream as a stripping agent, and a distillation column with the identified operating conditions and process scheme to ensure 100% helium recovery with reduced capital and operating cost for producing the crude helium. The integration of the cryogenic process with the already known purification system to produce pure helium is demonstrated to ensure high helium recovery in a hybrid process.

Abstract: A thin transparent layer can be integrated in a head mounted display device and disposed in front of the eye of a wearer. The thin transparent layer may be configured to output light such that light is directed onto the eye to create reflections therefrom that can be used, for example, for glint based tracking. The thin transparent layer can be configured to reduced obstructions in the field of the view of the user.

Abstract: A processor may collect a set of repositories. The processor may filter the set of repositories based on one or more predefined rules. The processor may obtain a high-quality subset from the set of repositories. The high-quality subset may include one or more datum. The processor may split the one or more datum into a high-quality dataset and an uncertain dataset.

Abstract: A collaboration platform provides a collaboration user interface (“UI”) through which a user can request a recommendation of an artificial intelligence (“AI”) model for performing entity extraction on documents in a document library maintained by the collaboration platform. In response to receiving such a request, the collaboration platform can select candidate documents from the documents in the library and process the candidate documents using AI models configured to extract entities from the one or more documents. The collaboration platform can then select one of the AI models based on the processing. The collaboration platform can also provide functionality for performing automated document tagging using term sets on documents maintained by the collaboration platform.

Abstract: Method, apparatuses, and computer program products for automatically configuring one or more rotation angles for one or more associated locator units. An example method comprising receiving, from the one or more locator units, one or more dimensional values pertaining to the orientation of the one or more locator units; determining, based at least in part on the one or more received dimensional values for each of the one or more locator units and a configuration table pertaining to the locator unit type, one or more rotation angles for each of the one or more locator units; storing the one or more rotation angles for the each of the one or more locator units in an associated memory; and determining a location for one or more objects in an environment based at least upon the one or more rotation angles for each of the one or more locator units.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to techniques in which a first user in an environment scans visual indicia associated with an item, such as a barcode, before handing the item to a second user. One or more computing devices may receive an indication of the scan, retrieve image data of the interaction from a camera within the environment, identify the user that received the item, and update a virtual cart associated with the second user to indicate addition of the item.

Abstract: Generally, the present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that perform adaptive optimization with improved convergence properties. The adaptive optimization techniques described herein are useful in various optimization scenarios, including, for example, training a machine-learned model such as, for example, a neural network. In particular, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system implementing the adaptive optimization technique can, over a plurality of iterations, employ an adaptive effective learning rate while also ensuring that the effective learning rate is non-increasing.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine one or more candidate base stations for a handover procedure for the UE. The UE may transmit an indication of the one or more candidate base stations to a serving base station. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to function as a point of interception in an application server or border control function of a communication network, receive an incoming protocol message requesting initiation of a call, transmit an outgoing protocol message to advance initiation of the call, and receive a cryptographic token comprising a cryptographically signed identity of a caller initiating the call, and transmit a lawful interception message comprising information on the call to a lawful interception party as a response to at least one trigger being fulfilled.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method performed by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence (AI)-based defect diagnosis system for automatic identification of one or more defect drivers in a manufacturing environment is presented. The diagnosis system includes an input data module, an input specifications module, a product selection module, a product grouping module, a defect driver identification module, and an output module. A related method is also presented.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of producing metallurgical coke from a combination of non-coking and non-metallic carbon-based microwave susceptor. The method is energy efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly. The present disclosure also relates to metallurgical coke having improved coke quality, such as improved coke strength after reaction.

Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a first device, and a second device laterally adjacent to the first device. The first device includes (i) a first source region, and a first source contact including a first conductive material, (ii) a first drain region, and a first drain contact including the first conductive material, and (iii) a first body laterally between the first source region and the first drain region. The second device includes (i) a second source region, and a second source contact including a second conductive material, (ii) a second drain region, and a second drain contact including the second conductive material, and (iii) a second body laterally between the second source region and the second drain region. The first and second conductive materials are compositionally different. The first conductive material induces compressive strain on the first body, and the second conductive material induces tensile strain on the second body.

Abstract: A composition comprising an yttria-rare earth-doped zirconium oxide is provided that has a tetragonal structure and a formula: YaLnbCexZr1-a-b-xO2-? where Ln is a mixture of rare earth elements; 0.01?a?0.051; 0.01?b?0.051 such that Y and each rare earth element is included in the composition in substantially equal molar amounts; 0.05?(a+b)?0.07; 0?x?0.051; and 0???0.05. Methods of forming a coating that includes this composition, along with the resulting coated components, are also provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software to manage video streams for a timeline based on objects of interest identified in the video streams. In one example, a video processing system obtains video streams from video sources for a physical area and identifies one or more objects of interest in the physical area. The video processing system further identifies, for each of the video streams, one or more portions of the video stream that include at least one object of interest of the one or more objects of interest and generates a timeline to provide a visual display of the identified portions.

Abstract: A method and system for reducing carbon footprint. The process includes the step of receiving a plurality of carbon offset products available for purchase, maintaining an inventory of the plurality of carbon offset products. The process further include the step of displaying the plurality of carbon offset products along with a respective carbon credit value to a user on a mobile device, receiving a request for purchase from the user, verifying the selected at least one carbon offset product provenance by validating the metadata mapped with the at least one carbon offset product in the blockchain ledger, confirming an order of purchase of the selected carbon offset product if the at least one carbon offset product provenance is validated. The process further includes the step of generating a digital certificate based on the confirmed order, the digital certificate comprising the carbon credit value associated with the purchased carbon offset product.

Abstract: A method for transmitting user equipment (UE) capability by a dual subscriber identity module (SIM) dual active (DSDA) user equipment (DSDA UE) is disclosed. The method comprises determining a corresponding service category for each of a first stack and a second stack based on at least one stack parameter indicated by the first stack and the second stack. The method comprises determining a mode associated with the DSDA UE based on the corresponding service categories of the first and second stacks. The method comprises receiving corresponding band information associated with the first and second stacks from at least one network entity associated with a network. The method comprises adjusting the UE based on the mode and the corresponding band information associated with the first and second stacks. The method comprises transmitting the adjusted UE capability to the at least one network entity.