Abstract: The method for monitoring the signal quality of an electrostatic precipitator comprises measuring in real time at least one feature of a primary electric power sent to a transformer of the electrostatic precipitator and/or at least one feature of a secondary electric power sent to the collecting electrodes and discharge electrodes of the electrostatic precipitator, elaborating the at least a measured feature generating an information indicative of the electrostatic precipitation signal quality, providing the information.

Abstract: A safety joint having threads with a first handedness, for example right-handed threads, to connect the safety joint to an upper drill pipe portion and a lower drill pipe portion. The safety joint includes a releasable threaded connection having a second handedness inverse of the first handedness. The safety joint also includes a hydraulically actuated piston sleeve that locks rotation across the releasable threaded connection. Disconnecting the upper drill pipe portion from the lower drill pipe portion is achieved by moving the piston sleeve to a position wherein the piston sleeve does not transmit rotation across the releasable threaded connection, and rotating the upper drill pipe portion in the first handedness direction to unscrew the releasable threaded connection.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for developing and implementing workflows for a variety of data types. For example, systems disclosed herein may receive or otherwise generate a schema object on a schema system including a plurality of schema objects associated with different workflows. The schema object may include user interface behavior data indicating a content type and associated control type. The schema object may further include application programming interface (API) behavior data indicating a binding between a user interface engine and an API engine. The schema object may also include workflow behavior data indicating one or more services for processing the schema object. Moreover, systems described herein may deploy a plurality of parsers on a plurality of processing engines to enable flexibility and dynamic updates to content ingestion lifecycles.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for an inline editing field for nested website settings. A computing device may be used to process a search query with a search engine and receive results. The search query may include a search for a particular website setting, such as a user profile, account, security, or preference setting that may allow a user to provide input and affect particular user or website data with the website. Determination of the requested website may be performed through a machine learning engine. The machine learning engine may identify the security setting nested in the website through multiple navigations, website flows, and navigations, and may extract processes and flows for use of the setting. An inline editing field may then allow for user input in a search interface that allows for editing the setting without navigation to the website and nested setting.

Abstract: An expandable connection is configured such that a metal-to-metal seal is created upon expansion, even under different expansion ratios. The creation of the metal-to-metal seal can rely on a spring-back effect after expansion. A high pressure rating of the metal-to-metal seal that is created can be achieved with an oversized box face thickness. The expandable connection can also be configured to achieve a high tensile efficiency.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to multi-modal synchronization and interaction systems and methods. In a system that includes a plurality of display devices, web applications (“apps”) can synchronize filters and therefore views on the devices. Embodiments of the systems and methods thereby provide synchronization not just of a display but also of user interaction with the display.

Abstract: A safety joint having threads with a first handedness, for example right-handed threads, to connect the safety joint to an upper drill pipe portion and a lower drill pipe portion. The safety joint includes a releasable threaded connection having a second handedness inverse of the first handedness. The safety joint also includes a hydraulically actuated piston sleeve that locks rotation across the releasable threaded connection. Disconnecting the upper drill pipe portion from the lower drill pipe portion is achieved by moving the piston sleeve to a position wherein the piston sleeve does not transmit rotation across the releasable threaded connection, and rotating the upper drill pipe portion in the first handedness direction to unscrew the releasable threaded connection.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine readable media are provided for targeted advertising. One or more images of individuals in a location in a facility are captured with an imaging device. Face detection is performed on the one or more images. Based on a face detection result, Convolutional Neural Network models are used to determine a gender and estimate an age of each detected face. A targeted audience is determined, based on pre-determined criteria using the age estimation and gender identification of each detected face. A relevant advertisement is selected for the targeted audience for display on a display device. The relevant advertisement may be selected based at least in part on a footfall score (fscore) indicative of customer traffic in the facility.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for an inline editing field for nested website settings. A computing device may be used to process a search query with a search engine and receive results. The search query may include a search for a particular website setting, such as a user profile, account, security, or preference setting that may allow a user to provide input and affect particular user or website data with the website. Determination of the requested website may be performed through a machine learning engine. The machine learning engine may identify the security setting nested in the website through multiple navigations, website flows, and navigations, and may extract processes and flows for use of the setting. An inline editing field may then allow for user input in a search interface that allows for editing the setting without navigation to the website and nested setting.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting Spatially Multiplexed (SM), Space Time Block Coded (STBC), or Hybrid Space Time Block Coded-Spatially Multiplexed (STBC-SM) Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) signals is disclosed. QR decomposition of the MIMO signal is performed. A constellation of symbols present in the MIMO signals is partitioned into subsets of symbols, using a set partitioning technique. A-posteriori probability (APP) of each branch is determined. Log Likelihood Ratios (LLRs) corresponding to the transmitted bits are determined using the a-posteriori probabilities. Successively, transmitted bits are determined by providing the LLRs corresponding to the transmitted bits, to a Viterbi decoder.

Abstract: The pulse firing pattern for a transformer of an electrostatic precipitator comprises first elements indicative of a pulse to be fired and second elements indicative of a pulse to not be fired. The pulse firing pattern further comprises couples of adjacent second elements and at least two first elements.

Abstract: A system includes a feed injector that may supply a feedstock to a gasifier. The feed injector includes one or more conduits extending toward a tip portion having an outlet, cooling coil coupled to the tip portion, and a protective shell including a first protective shell portion coupled to a second protective shell portion. The protective shell surrounds the tip portion and at least portions of the one or more conduits and the cooling coil. The feed injector also includes one or more mounting structures disposed along an outer perimeter of the feed injector. The one or more mounting structures may facilitate coupling of the first protective shell portion, the second protective shell portion, and the feed injector.

Abstract: A system for controlling an electrostatic precipitator includes a computer control system with a computer and a controller in operative communication with an electrostatic precipitator. The computer control system is operative to control performance of the electrostatic precipitator by controlling one or more of: a) a power supply that controls voltage between an electrically grounded vertical plate and a metallic wire electrode in the electrostatic precipitator; b) a first feeder valve and a second feeder valve in a hopper; and c) a power supply to an electrical coil in operative communication with a rapper.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting Spatially Multiplexed (SM), Space Time Block Coded (STBC), or Hybrid Space Time Block Coded-Spatially Multiplexed (STBC-SM) Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) signals is disclosed. QR decomposition of the MIMO signal is performed. A constellation of symbols present in the MIMO signals is partitioned into subsets of symbols, using a set partitioning technique. A-posteriori probability (APP) of each branch is determined. Log Likelihood Ratios (LLRs) corresponding to the transmitted bits are determined using the a-posteriori probabilities. Successively, transmitted bits are determined by providing the LLRs corresponding to the transmitted bits, to a Viterbi decoder.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to multi-modal synchronization and interaction systems and methods. In a system that includes a plurality of display devices, web applications (“apps”) can synchronize filters and therefore views on the devices. Embodiments of the systems and methods thereby provide synchronization not just of a display but also of user interaction with the display.

Abstract: A method and a communication receiver have been described for calculating log-likelihood ratios in a communication receiver. The log-likelihood ratio is calculated for each bit of one or more subsymbols of each of the one or more spatial streams by computing effective noise on one or more spatial streams after considering noise terms resulting from MIMO detection estimates of the subsymbols on each spatial stream. Finally, signal to noise ratio is determined for one or more spatial streams from the effective noise and scaling bit log-likelihood ratios with the signal to noise ratio.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system (100) and a method (200) for being utilized in an industrial plant (10) for determining injection rate of at least one Flue Gas Conditioning Agent (FGCA) from a FGCA discharge unit (18) into a flue gas leading from a boiler (12) to be introduce into an Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) (14) of an industrial plant (10). The system (100) and method (200) is capable of determining the optimal injection rate of the FGCA based on ESP (14) data to increase the efficiency of the ESP (14) for efficient collection of dust particles from the flue gas stream.

Abstract: An imaging system (10) and associated method for detection of protein contamination on a surgical instrument (100) that has been treated with a fluorescing stain, wherein fluorophors in the stain are capable of emitting light of an emitted type when both excited by light of an excitation type and in contact with a protein are provided. The system comprises a light tight chamber (14) for receiving the instrument (100). Inside the chamber (14) are both visible light sources (20) and excitation light sources (22) for respectively illuminating the chamber with visible and excitation type light. A digital camera (30) is able to capture a first image of the instrument (100) as illuminated by the visible light, and a second image, of patterns of fluorescence produced by the fluorophors in the stain corresponding to protein contamination. The first and second images are combined to produce a composite image of the instrument (100) highlighting the areas of protein contamination.

Abstract: A method and a communication receiver have been described for calculating log-likelihood ratios in a communication receiver. The log-likelihood ratio is calculated for each bit of one or more subsymbols of each of the one or more spatial streams by computing effective noise on one or more spatial streams after considering noise terms resulting from MIMO detection estimates of the subsymbols on each spatial stream. Finally, signal to noise ratio is determined for one or more spatial streams from the effective noise and scaling bit log-likelihood ratios with the signal to noise ratio.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable protein and/or amino acid detecting composition that can be used as a reagent for in situ detection, such as on surfaces. The invention also relates to a method for detecting protein and/or amino acid on surfaces using the composition and kits comprising the composition.