Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to the efficient generation of synthetic datasets that represent many-to-many relationships. In particular, certain embodiments implement a particular factorization for many-to-many generative models, which leads to a scalable generation framework by combining random graph theory and representation learning. Further embodiments we extend the framework to establish the notion of differential privacy within the synthetically generated data. The embodiments described herein are therefore able to generate synthetic datasets efficiently while preserving information within and across many-to-many datasets with improved accuracy.

Abstract: A healthcare management computing system including a processor in communication with a memory is described. The processor is configured to receive a first input from a user computing device and identify historical health data stored in the memory. The processor is also configured to, based upon health data and the historical health data, determine additional health data associated with the health data and cause a plurality of data fields associated with the user profile to be populated with the additional health data. The processor is further configured to receive a second input from the user computing device, the second input including modified additional health data, and update the historical health data in the memory to include the modified additional health data as being associated with the health data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for diffusing or reducing gas into a liquid is described. This invention covers several different methods for infusing or reducing gas into a liquid with a feedback loop that monitors specific parameters of the process and can vary controls to achieve a targeted value or keep within a range of values. The parameter of interest is the ORP (Oxidative Reduction Potential) and one way to determine that value is using an ORP sensor to directly measure it at various points in the process such as on the untreated incoming process fluid, right after infusing the reducing gas, or later in the process such as where the fluid is discharged back into the original tank in the case of a recirculating system or when it is discharged to the next phase of the treatment train.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various articles of manufacture configured for use as throwing axes and hatchets with, in some embodiments, concave blade designs that improve the ability of a thrown axe to remain embedded in a target.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing specific contaminants from an aqueous solution in a recirculating tank or linear treatment system is described. An aqueous solution is pumped into a reaction chamber. Measurements from the aqueous solution are collected, including one or more of Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine, Total Ammonia Nitrogen, pH, bacteria in the tank, and Oxidation Reduction Potential. In response to the measurements collected, one or more of pump speed, injection of pH precursors prior to the reaction chamber, reaction chamber electrode voltage, current, infusion rate of the chlorine, and contact time of the aqueous solution with the chlorine, are adjusted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical outlet cutting jig that includes a ruler and a body having a lower perimeter, wherein the body includes a first channel defined along a first axis of the body. The body also includes a first level indicator and a second level indicator orthogonal to the first level indicator to enable a user to align the cutting jig correctly. The first channel is configured to receive the ruler such that a lower surface of the ruler is flush with the lower perimeter of the body and such that the ruler can slide within the first channel. The ruler enables the user to position the body of the cutting jig at a predetermined distance from a location, such as a door frame, floor, skirting board, or the like.

Abstract: A method to reduce ammonia levels in an aqueous solution. Hydrogen and chlorine gases are injected into a closed-loop aqueous tank containing the toxic ammonia compound to incite various chemical reactions. Bi-products resulting from the various chemical reactions are removed with filtration and/or adsorption to effectively remove the toxins and contaminants from the aqueous solution.

Abstract: Methods and electronic devices for facilitating communications are described. In one aspect, a method for facilitating communications is described. The method includes: monitoring audio based communications; performing an audio analysis on the monitored audio based communications to identify a contact associated with the monitored communications; and providing information associated with the identified contact on an electronic device. In another aspect, an electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores processor readable instructions for causing the processor to: monitor audio based communications; perform an audio analysis on the monitored audio based communications to identify a contact associated with the monitored communications; and provide information associated with the identified contact on an electronic device.

Abstract: A method for a computing device to search for data entails receiving first user input that initiates a quick scrolling action and activates a speech recognition subsystem, receiving second user input by recognizing voice input using the speech recognition subsystem to determine a search query, and searching for data that corresponds to the search query. The quick scrolling action and activation of the speech recognition subsystem may be triggered, for example, by a swiping gesture on an optical jog pad, on a touch screen, or on a touch-sensitive mouse, or by a contactless three-dimensional gesture.

Abstract: These teachings provide for automatically using content from a received text-based message to identify at least one context-relevant emoticon and then automatically displaying that context-relevant emoticon such that a user can select the context-relevant emoticon to include in a text-based response to that received message.

Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, provides for operation of a handset receiver at a volumetric output level of either a hands free mode of operation or a handset mode of operation. A noncontact proximity sensor detects proximity of the handset to a user. If the sensed proximity indicates that the handset is positioned proximate to the user, the maximum volumetric output level is constrained to be no greater than a maximum handset mode of operation level. If the sensed proximity is greater than a minimum distance, high volumetric output levels are permitted of the handset receiver.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose ground vehicle (10) that may serve as a platform (12) for carrying a payload (14). The vehicle has a chassis (16) and a suspension (18) mounted to the chassis (16) for varying ride height and for influencing a response of the chassis (16) to underlying terrain. Track modules (22, 24, 26, 28) are associated for the suspension. These modules (22, 24, 26, 28) can be reoriented independently of each other. Preferably, at least some of the track modules (22, 24, 26, 28) include a band track (38) that circumscribe one or more wheels (30, 32) that are associated with a given track module (22, 24, 26, 28).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a user of a touch screen electronic device to readily and naturally navigate displayed content media using the touch screen. A user can place and then hold a finger or thumb on the touch screen to create a temporary finger bookmark while simultaneously flipping through screens or pages of the displayed content media with other finger(s). The user can flip as many screen pages as desired in either a backwards or a forward direction and return at any time to the temporary finger bookmark by simply removing the finger that is holding the temporary bookmark.

Abstract: A method for a computing device to search for data entails receiving first user input that initiates a quick scrolling action and activates a speech recognition subsystem, receiving second user input by recognizing voice input using the speech recognition subsystem to determine a search query, and searching for data that corresponds to the search query. The quick scrolling action and activation of the speech recognition subsystem may be triggered, for example, by a swiping gesture on an optical jog pad, on a touch screen, or on a touch-sensitive mouse, or by a contactless three-dimensional gesture.

Abstract: A mine roller assembly for a mine roller is provided for detonating mines located in or on an underlying ground surface. A bracket is adapted for attachment to a mine roller system frame. An arm is pivotally connected to the bracket. A spring and damper system extends between the bracket and the arm. A wheel assembly is rotatably connected to the arm and is configured to interact with the underlying surface.

Abstract: Methods and electronic devices for facilitating communications are described. In one aspect, a method for facilitating communications is described. The method includes: monitoring audio based communications; performing an audio analysis on the monitored audio based communications to identify a contact associated with the monitored communications; and providing information associated with the identified contact on an electronic device. In another aspect, an electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores processor readable instructions for causing the processor to: monitor audio based communications; perform an audio analysis on the monitored audio based communications to identify a contact associated with the monitored communications; and provide information associated with the identified contact on an electronic device.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes an audio coder-decoder ‘CODEC’ capable of generating analog audio signals from digital audio representations, and includes a transmit coil capable of producing an alternating magnetic field upon passage of the analog audio signals through the transmit coil. Automatically determining the presence of conditions for magnetic coupling between the portable electronic device and an audio reproduction accessory results in the portable electronic device causing the analog audio signals to be routed from the CODEC to the transmit coil. When an audio reproduction accessory for a portable electronic device is magnetically coupled to the portable electronic device, the sole source of energy for audible sound generated by the audio reproduction accessory may be energy contained in a magnetic field that acts on the audio reproduction accessory, the magnetic field produced by a transmit coil of the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A method includes: detecting movement of a component of the electronic device; receiving an audio signal using a microphone of the electronic device, the audio signal including a noise signal corresponding to the component movement; and in response to detecting the component movement, combining the audio signal with a phase-inverted noise signal generated by phase inverting a recorded noise signal of the event received using the microphone of the electronic device.

Abstract: A mine roller assembly for a mine roller is provided for detonating mines located in or on an underlying ground surface. A bracket is adapted for attachment to a mine roller system frame. An arm is pivotally connected to the bracket. A spring and damper system extends between the bracket and the arm. A wheel assembly is rotatably connected to the arm and is configured to interact with the underlying surface.