Abstract: A method for slot-filling in an automated spoken language understanding (SLU) system includes receiving words in a text phrase, generating an encoded output and attention weights using a recurrent neural network (RNN) encoder with an attention mechanism, generating a first and second probability distributions of slot words in an extended slot vocabulary database using an RNN decoder and a pointer network, respectively, for a time step, generating a combined probability distribution based on the first and second probability distributions, and identifying a slot word corresponding to one word in the extended slot vocabulary database having a highest probability value in the combined probability distribution for the time step.

Abstract: Described herein are window retrofits including a monolithic silica aerogel slab having (i) an average haze value of <5% as calculated in accordance with ASTM standard D1003-13 and (ii) a U-factor of <0.5 BTU/sf/hr/° F., and a transparent polymer envelope sealed at an internal pressure of ?1 atmosphere, wherein the monolithic silica aerogel slab is encapsulated in the transparent polymer envelope. The monolithic aerogel slab can have a transmittance >94% at 8 mm thickness. The window retrofit can be bonded to a glass sheet.

Abstract: A method of generating a question data set from a knowledge base including a plurality of statements includes generating at least one question template based on a structure of selected statements of the plurality of statements, generating a seed question for each selected statement based on the at least one question template with a processor, generating at least one first extension question with a search engine by processing each of the seed questions through the search engine, and storing at least one of the at least one first extension questions and the seed questions in a memory as the question data set.

Abstract: Systems and methods for achieving a pre-determined factor associated with the edge region within the plasma chamber is described. One of the methods includes providing an RF signal to a main electrode within the plasma chamber. The RF signal is generated based on a frequency of operation of a first RF generator. The method further includes providing another RF signal to an edge electrode within the plasma chamber. The other RF signal is generated based on the frequency of operation of the first RF generator. The method includes receiving a first measurement of a variable, receiving a second measurement of the variable, and modifying a phase of the other RF signal based on the first measurement and the second measurement. The method includes changing a magnitude of a variable associated with a second RF generator to achieve the pre-determined factor.

Abstract: Electrocatalytic methods are disclosed that may include preparing a catalyst ink with nano-structured or micro-structured electrocatalyst particles, casting the catalyst ink onto an electrode and drying the catalyst ink while subjecting the catalyst ink to an electrical field. Electrochemical reactions may then be carried out using the modified electrode as an electrocatalyst.

Abstract: A beverage bottle is pressurizable to permit a liquid in the bottle to be dispensed without the user having to lift or tilt the bottle. A reciprocating piston is mounted within the lid. The user exerts a downward force on the piston to force air into the bottle, pressurizing the contents. A spring returns the piston to its uppermost position. An outlet port connects to a flexible hose with a stopcock at its free end. The beverage in the bottle can be dispensed by opening the stopcock.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a multi regime plasma wafer processing are described. The systems and methods have three states. During a first one of the states, an etching operation is performed. In a second one of the states, a power level of a kilohertz radio frequency signal is greater than zero to increase directionality of ions that are incident on a bottom surface of a stack layer. In a third one of the states, there is a reduction in a loss of mask on top of the stack layer and deposition may be performed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for achieving a pre-determined factor associated with the edge region within the plasma chamber is described. One of the methods includes providing an RF signal to a main electrode within the plasma chamber. The RF signal is generated based on a frequency of operation of a first RF generator. The method further includes providing another RF signal to an edge electrode within the plasma chamber. The other RF signal is generated based on the frequency of operation of the first RF generator. The method includes receiving a first measurement of a variable, receiving a second measurement of the variable, and modifying a phase of the other RF signal based on the first measurement and the second measurement. The method includes changing a magnitude of a variable associated with a second RF generator to achieve the pre-determined factor.

Abstract: A silica aerogel having a mean pore size less than 5 nm with a standard deviation of 3 nm. The silica aerogel may have greater than 95% solar-weighted transmittance at a thickness of 8 mm for wavelengths in the range of 250 nm to 2500 nm, and a 400° C. black-body weighted specific extinction coefficient of greater than 8 m2/kg for wavelengths of 1.5 ?m to 15 ?m. Silica aerogel synthesis methods are described. A solar thermal aerogel receiver (STAR) may include an opaque frame defining an opening, an aerogel layer disposed in the opaque frame, with at least a portion of the aerogel layer being proximate the opening, and a heat transfer fluid pipe in thermal contact with and proximate the aerogel layer. A concentrating solar energy system may include a STAR and at least one reflector to direct sunlight to an opening in the STAR.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a multi regime plasma wafer processing are described. The systems and methods have three states. During a first one of the states, an etching operation is performed. In a second one of the states, a power level of a kilohertz radio frequency signal is greater than zero to increase directionality of ions that are incident on a bottom surface of a stack layer. In a third one of the states, there is a reduction in a loss of mask on top of the stack layer and deposition may be performed.

Abstract: A method for processing messages pertaining to an event includes receiving a plurality of messages pertaining to the event from electronic communication devices associated with a plurality of observers of the event, generating a first message stream that includes only a portion of the plurality of messages corresponding to a first participant in the event, identifying a first sub-event in the first message stream with reference to a time distribution of messages and content distribution of messages in the first message stream, generating a sub-event summary with reference to a portion of the plurality of messages in the first message stream that are associated with the first sub-event, and transmitting the sub-event summary to a plurality of electronic communication devices associated with a plurality of users who are not observers of the event.

Abstract: In an approach to creating a press-fit force analysis, one or more computer processors retrieve a force press-fit data from a press-fit machine based on a press cycle. One or more computer processors calculate a deformation force of the press cycle based on the press-fit data and storing the deformation force. One or more computer processors create a predictive control model based on the deformation force and determine if a corrective action is required based on at least one of a raw material quality data, machine setting data, a completed lot quality data or the predictive control model. One or more computer processors determine if a corrective action is required and alert a downstream process to take the corrective action. One or more computer processors schedule a material kitting.

Abstract: An in-vehicle infotainment system, smart home information access and device control unit, or mobile system presents summarized information to a user based on a user preference model that is associated with the user. The system modifies the presentation of information to the user based on environmental context data about the vehicle and user context data about the activity of the user. During presentation of the information, the system modifies the content and presentation of the summarized information in response to multi-modal input requests from the user.

Abstract: A method for automated aspect-based sentiment analysis includes parsing reviews from a first domain to generate rhetorical structure trees and extracting rhetorical rules from the rhetorical structure trees, each rhetorical rule including a path extracted from at least one span in at least one of the rhetorical structure trees associated with a probability that the path corresponds to a positive or negative sentiment based on annotation data. The method further includes parsing reviews from a second domain to generate a second plurality of rhetorical structure trees, generating training data that associates at least one aspect in the review from the second domain with a sentiment associated with a rhetorical rule in the plurality of rhetorical rules, and training a classifier to identify sentiments in reviews from the second domain using the second plurality of reviews and the training data.

Abstract: An antecedent determining method is performed by at least one processor, and includes obtaining statement information, and determining whether a pronoun exists in the statement information. The method further includes extracting candidate antecedents and lexical features of the candidate antecedents, from the statement information, in response to the pronoun being found in the statement information, and determining, based on the lexical features of the candidate antecedents, a target antecedent that is referred to by the pronoun, among the candidate antecedents.

Abstract: In an approach to creating a press-fit force analysis, one or more computer processors retrieve a force press-fit data from a press-fit machine based on a press cycle. One or more computer processors calculate a deformation force of the press cycle based on the press-fit data and storing the deformation force. One or more computer processors create a predictive control model based on the deformation force and determine if a corrective action is required based on at least one of a raw material quality data, machine setting data, a completed lot quality data or the predictive control model. One or more computer processors determine if a corrective action is required and alert a downstream process to take the corrective action. One or more computer processors schedule a material kitting.

Abstract: A first electrostatic discharge measurement is received from a first sensor. The first sensor utilizes a wireless network to send the first measurement from a first stage of the assembly line of electronic components susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage. A second electrostatic discharge measurement is received from a second sensor. The second sensor utilizes the wireless network to send the second measurement from a second stage of the assembly line. An electrostatic discharge history is updated for the first assembly stage based on the first electrostatic discharge measurement. The electrostatic discharge history is updated for the second assembly stage based on the second electrostatic discharge measurement. A potential electrostatic danger condition is determined based on the electrostatic discharge history.

Abstract: Present embodiments provide for mobile devices and optical imaging lens thereof. Optical imaging lens may comprise an aperture stop and six lens elements positioned sequentially from an object side to an image side. Through controlling the convex or concave shape of the surfaces of the lens elements and designing parameters satisfying at least one inequality, the optical imaging lens may exhibit better optical characteristics and the total length of the optical imaging lens may be shortened.

Abstract: A magnetic field based micro-vibration measurement device and a measuring therefore are provided, which are applied in a micro-vibration measurement technical field. Fluxgate sensors and a control processing circuit are included. Each of the fluxgate sensors is disposed with an excitation coil and an induction coil that are mutually corresponding; the control processing circuit includes: an excitation signal generating module, a frequency-selective amplifying module, a phase-sensitive rectifying module, a smooth filtering module an ambient magnetic field acquisition module, and a vibration data statistics module. Excitation coils generate excitation magnetic field signals according to the excitation signal sent from the excitation signal generating module the induction coils are for generating induced current signals according to the receive excitation magnetic field signal and the ambient magnetic field signal.

Abstract: A first electrostatic discharge measurement is received from a first sensor. The first sensor utilizes a wireless network to send the first measurement from a first stage of the assembly line of electronic components susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage. A second electrostatic discharge measurement is received from a second sensor. The second sensor utilizes the wireless network to send the second measurement from a second stage of the assembly line. An electrostatic discharge history is updated for the first assembly stage based on the first electrostatic discharge measurement. The electrostatic discharge history is updated for the second assembly stage based on the second electrostatic discharge measurement. A potential electrostatic danger condition is determined based on the electrostatic discharge history.