Abstract: A method and apparatus for modeling the environment proximate an autonomous system. The method and apparatus accesses vision data, assigns semantic labels to points in the vision data, processes points that are identified as being a drivable surface (ground) and performs an optimization over the identified points to form a surface model. The model is subsequently used for detecting objects, planning, and mapping.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a GaN FET on a silicon substrate and a buffer layer of III-N semiconductor material, with a columnar region, a transition region surrounding the columnar region, and an inter-columnar region around the transition region. The columnar region is higher than the inter-columnar region. The GaN FET includes a gate of III-N semiconductor material with a thickness greater than twice the vertical range of the top surface of the buffer layer in the columnar region. A difference between the gate thickness over the columnar region and over the transition region is less than half of the vertical range of the top surface of the buffer layer in the columnar surface. The semiconductor device may be formed by forming a gate layer of III-N semiconductor material over the barrier layer by a gate MOVPE process using a carrier gas that includes zero to 40 percent hydrogen gas.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein can increase the speed and ease with which a user can discover compatible replacement parts for a specified model of a product by automatically determining when the user is interested in replacement parts. A replacement part system can conclude that a user is looking for replacement parts based on the user's search queries, the user's browsing behavior, or the user's prior purchases. By automatically deducing an intention to purchase a replacement part, the replacement part system can make it easier for a user to locate suitable replacement parts. In addition, the replacement part system can be configured to tailor listing set of replacement parts search results it provides to a user. The set of search results can be tailored based on a number of criteria to increase the speed with which the user finds a compatible replacement part.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a GaN FET on a silicon substrate and a buffer layer of III-N semiconductor material, with a columnar region, a transition region surrounding the columnar region, and an inter-columnar region around the transition region. The columnar region is higher than the inter-columnar region. The GaN FET includes a gate of III-N semiconductor material with a thickness greater than twice the vertical range of the top surface of the buffer layer in the columnar region. A difference between the gate thickness over the columnar region and over the transition region is less than half of the vertical range of the top surface of the buffer layer in the columnar surface. The semiconductor device may be formed by forming a gate layer of III-N semiconductor material over the barrier layer by a gate MOVPE process using a carrier gas that includes zero to 40 percent hydrogen gas.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for recording and verifying digital actions that support or coincide with actions taken in real environments. This technology can help mitigate the chance of malfeasance, as each action is recorded in a public, tamper-proof ledger, accessible by all participants of an action. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can further enhance the authentication of digital goods in simulated environments by providing unique, verifiable digital resources. Each NFT represents a distinct, indivisible, and scarce digital item, making it easy to authenticate and trace the ownership and provenance of the good.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for self-authenticating a resource transfer request within an electronic network. The present disclosure is configured to receive a resource transfer request within the electronic network between a transferor and a transferee; generate a self-authenticating smart contract comprised of a transferor NFT and a transferee NFT; authenticate the transferor and the transferee through the transferor NFT and the transferee NFT respectively; authenticate the resource transfer request upon authentication of the transferor and transferee; and trigger a resource transfer between the transferor and the transferee.

Abstract: A system is provided for authentication using tokenization of a resource prior to resource allocation. In particular, the system may generate a resource token associated with a target resource to be transferred through a virtual environment. The resource token may be stored on a distributed ledger and may comprise an ownership identifier such as a cryptographic address associated with an entity that has ownership over the resource. The resource token may further comprise a resource identifier associated with the resource. Accordingly, the system may validate the resource identifier against an authorized resource database. If a match is detected, the system may publish an authentication data record to the distributed ledger indicating that the resource is authentic. In this way, the system provides a secure, efficient way to validate resources within a virtual environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention include the ability to physically embed certain data within the physical characteristics of a product which aid in verifying the product's authenticity. From a technical perspective, creating a system that validates the authenticity of a physical product using an embedded unique code involves several steps. In some embodiments, this may include unique code embedding. The unique code can be embedded into the product during its manufacturing process. This could be a barcode, QR code, RFID tag, unique set of threads or rivet patterns, or any other type of physical marker that can be uniquely associated with the product.

Abstract: A system is provided for authentication of a resource transfer target after resource allocation. In particular, the system may generate a secure token associated with the target of the resource transfer as part of a registration process. In this regard, the token may comprise various types of information regarding the target, which may include a cryptographic address associated with the target. Upon receiving a request to transfer a resource, the system may prompt the target to input information associated with the target and/or the resource transfer, and subsequently prompt the target to digitally sign a data record associated with the resource transfer using a private key associated with the target. Based on comparing the information provided by the user with the information obtained by the system in decrypting the data record, the system may perform authentication of the target.

Abstract: A system is provided for authentication of resource transfers using tokenization as indicator of authorized resource distribution. In particular, the system may be configured to generate a secure transferor token on a distributed register, where each transferor token may be associated with a resource transferor within a virtual environment. The transferor token may be digitally signed using a transferor private key such that the transferor may be authenticated by entities using the corresponding public key. The system may further generate a secure token associated with the resource to be transferred, where the token associated with the resource may specify a list of authorized transferors as one of its parameters. Accordingly, the system may ensure that resources are transferred by authorized transferors.

Abstract: A histology processing is provided for processing of large samples which do not fit in standard size histology cassettes and which may be labelled using conventional laboratory printing apparatus. The cassette has a box structure with an apertured base and open top face and the internal length to the internal width of the structure is of a ratio from 1.0 to 1.6 and able to receive sample identification information from an automated cassette printing apparatus and a closure for the open upper face of the structure, engageable with the structure to provide a sample enclosure in which the ratio of the width of the sample enclosure to its depth is less than 5:1 and the ratio of the length of the sample enclosure to its depth is less than 6:1.

Abstract: A cutting and harvesting assembly for an agricultural machine includes a structural frame. A feed roller is operably coupled with the structural frame. A deflector assembly is operably coupled with the structural frame. The deflector assembly includes a deflector plate at least partially laterally outward of the feed roller. The deflector plate is rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the structural frame.

Abstract: A cutting and harvesting assembly for an agricultural machine includes a structural frame. A central portion divider set is operably coupled with the structural frame and includes one or more central portion feed rollers. A first line divider set is laterally offset from the central portion divider set. The first line divider set includes a first pivoting frame, a first connection element operably coupled to the first pivoting frame and the structural frame, one or more first set feed rollers operably coupled with the first pivoting frame. A second line divider set is positioned on an opposing side of the central portion divider set from the first line divider set. The second line divider set includes a second pivoting frame, a second connection element operably coupled to the second pivoting frame and the structural frame, and one or more second set feed rollers operably coupled with the second pivoting frame.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for generating and authenticating use of a voucher associated with a resource in a distributed network. A distribution authentication system, like that described herein, is configured to generate a resource voucher based on a resource distribution from a transferor account to a recipient account, the resource voucher comprising an expiration period; receive a request for a voucher distribution; and authenticate, in response to receiving the request for the voucher distribution, whether the voucher distribution has met the expiration period, wherein, in the instance where the voucher distribution has met the expiration period, automatically redistribute the resource distribution to the transferor account.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein can increase the speed and ease with which a user can discover compatible replacement parts for a specified model of a product by automatically determining when the user is interested in replacement parts. A replacement part system can conclude that a user is looking for replacement parts based on the user's search queries, the user's browsing behavior, or the user's prior purchases. By automatically deducing an intention to purchase a replacement part, the replacement part system can make it easier for a user to locate suitable replacement parts. In addition, the replacement part system can be configured to tailor listing set of replacement parts search results it provides to a user. The set of search results can be tailored based on a number of criteria to increase the speed with which the user finds a compatible replacement part.

Abstract: The current document is directed to a universal-query adapter that provides, to users and clients, a universal-query-language interface to multiple different management applications and/or services within a cloud-computing facility or distributed cloud-computing facility. In one implementation, the universal-query adapter provides, for input of universal-query-language queries, a universal-query interface and, in turn, interfaces to service adapters, semantic providers, and translators associated with the multiple different management applications and/or services. The modular implementation of the universal-query adapter facilitates both implementation of the universal-query adapter as well as scalability of the universal-query adapter, allowing new and newly discovered management applications and/or services to be easily included in the set of target management applications and/or services for query execution.

Abstract: A header to be coupled to an agricultural machine, such as harvesters of tall and stemmed plants, and sugar cane and sorghum. The header includes at least one base cutting assembly mounted in a floating manner in relation to a structural frame of the header through at least one pantographic arm and at least one actuator.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for enabling an activity using a computer system. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for invoking an activity associated with an application are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for customizing displayed content based on circumstances under which the content was invoked are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing applications that were used to enable activities are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing settings for applications used to enable activities are described.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein can increase the speed and ease with which a user can discover compatible replacement parts for a specified model of a product by automatically determining when the user is interested in replacement parts. A replacement part system can conclude that a user is looking for replacement parts based on the user's search queries, the user's browsing behavior, or the user's prior purchases. By automatically deducing an intention to purchase a replacement part, the replacement part system can make it easier for a user to locate suitable replacement parts. In addition, the replacement part system can be configured to tailor listing set of replacement parts search results it provides to a user. The set of search results can be tailored based on a number of criteria to increase the speed with which the user finds a compatible replacement part.