Abstract: The present disclosure provides computer-implemented methods, systems, and devices for generating multistep explanations for pedagogical exercises. A computing device receives a query from a user. The computing device determines that the query includes query data describing a pedagogical exercise to be solved. The computing device provides the query data as input to an explanatory machine-learned model. The computing device receives, as output from the explanatory machine-learned model, a pedagogical response, the pedagogical response including a multi-step explanation of a solution to the pedagogical exercise. The computing device provides the pedagogical response for display to a user.

Abstract: A windshield having an outer transparent ply that defines an inner surface and an outer surface oppositely disposed from the inner surface, an inner transparent ply that defines an outer surface and an inner surface oppositely disposed from the outer surface, an interlayer disposed between the inner surface of the outer transparent ply and the inner surface of the inner transparent ply, a circularly polarized antenna disposed on the outer surface of the inner transparent ply, an unidirectional antenna disposed on the inner surface of the outer transparent ply and the outer surface of the inner transparent ply, and a wideband antenna disposed on the outer surface of the inner transparent ply.

Abstract: A blockchain agnostic token network is described. In an example, a request to purchase a non-fungible token (NFT) minted on a blockchain from a seller is received relative to a listing that offers the NFT for sale via a timed auction. In response to determining that the request to purchase the NFT satisfies one or more purchase conditions, the NFT is issued to user account that requested to purchase the NFT. As part of issuing the NFT, the NFT is recorded on a blockchain, such as a blockchain selected by a seller of the NFT or a blockchain selected by the user account to which the NFT is issued.

Abstract: A substrate support for a substrate processing chamber configured to implement a rapid alternating process includes a baseplate and a heating plate arranged on the baseplate. The heating plate includes a first zone including a first heating element configured to adjust a first temperature of the first zone of the heating plate and a second zone including a second heating element configured to adjust a second temperature of the second zone of the heating plate. A first thermally conductive bond layer is arranged between the heating plate and the baseplate. The first thermally conductive bond layer is configured to transfer heat from the heating plate to the baseplate during the rapid alternating process. The rapid alternating process includes a plurality of alternating deposition steps and etching steps.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for releasing a catheter from an implant may include a catheter comprising first and second elongate elements, first and second elongate element lumens, a tissue anchor lumen, apertures corresponding to each of the lumens, and retaining portions between adjacent apertures. The first elongate element may extend out of its lumen through the first elongate element aperture, across the retaining portion transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis, and towards the second elongate element aperture. The first elongate element may then extend into the second elongate element aperture, loop over the second elongate element, and extend back across the retaining portion and into the first elongate element lumen. In some instances, the second elongate element is retracted to uncouple the first and second elongate elements from each other and to open a channel for the release of tethered tissue anchors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for in-service measurement of nonlinear interference on a per span basis in an optical network having a plurality of spans include steps of varying power in a span of the plurality of spans to cause small power perturbations which do not impact traffic carrying signals; observing a change in noise at an optical receiver at an end of the plurality of spans with the change due to the varying the power in the span; and determining the nonlinear interference for the span based on the change in the noise.

Abstract: A trailing wire antenna connector comprising: a spool; a trailing line and a conductive socket. The trailing line is configured to be wound around the spool and consists of a non-conductive line segment joined to a conductive wire segment via a conductive plug. The non-conductive line segment is connected to the spool. The conductive socket is configured to be mounted to a fuselage so as to be electrically insulated from the fuselage and electrically connected to a feed line of an RF receiver. The conductive socket has an opening through which the conductive wire segment may pass but that is too small for the conductive plug to pass such that when the conductive plug comes into contact with the conductive socket the conductive wire segment is electrically connected to the feed line.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for promoting trans-splicing. In some embodiments, the composition comprises an engineered small nuclear RNA that promotes trans-splicing of a target RNA molecule. The composition may further comprise an RNA donor molecule.

Abstract: Vehicle trailer hitch systems may include integrated features for increasing the functionality of the vehicle. A bottle opener feature may be integrated as part of a hitch plate of the trailer hitch system. The integrated bottle opener feature is therefore conveniently packaged on the vehicle for use during outdoor social gatherings when the vehicle is stationary.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of enabling a user to select at least one component from a group including identical and/or non-identical components forming part of a computer-aided design (CAD) model is provided. The method includes: a) receiving a seed component selection from a user via a user input device, where the seed component represents component criteria desired by the user; and b) based on the seed component, generating a selection including at least one component sharing common shape elements with the seed component. The HDBSCAN algorithm is used to cluster together components within a CAD application. The clustered components are then displayed to a user based on the seed component. This enables a user to select similar components quickly and simply.

Abstract: Systems and methods for image processing (e.g., image correction) are described. Embodiments of the present disclosure include image processing techniques that reduce or remove Moiré patterns by leveraging low resolution images (e.g., images captured using low resolution sensors, such as an ultra-wide camera). For instance, an image including a Moiré pattern may be corrected based on a second image having a low resolution. In one example, a device may capture a high resolution image that includes a Moiré pattern. The device may also capture a low resolution image that is aligned with the high resolution image and used to correct (e.g., remove) the Moiré pattern. In some embodiments, the systems and techniques described herein may be implemented in real-time on a user device (e.g., that includes a high resolution image sensor and a low resolution image sensor) for efficient and effective correction of Moiré patterns in image/video capture applications.

Abstract: An automated method of classifying irrigation status of fields within a geographical region includes identifying a plurality of field areas delineated by field boundaries within the geographical region. Seasonal normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) time series data are processed to generate a plurality of aggregate field NDVI feature values for each identified field area. Irrigation status of each identified field area is classified by executing a decision tree classifier that is configured to determine a classification as either ‘irrigated’ or ‘non-irrigated’ based upon the corresponding plurality of aggregate field NDVI feature values.

Abstract: A method for the contactless detection of a position of a measurement device that can be moved by a rail running gear on a track relative to at least one rail of the track. A projection of a laser beam that is projected onto the at least one rail and onto the inner side of a wheel of the rail running gear is detected by way of a camera. A detected position of the measurement device with respect to the wheel inner side is evaluated by an evaluation device. The inner side of the wheel disc is used as a reference base for determining at least one position value of the measurement device.

Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a threaded sleeve having a seal holder recess and seal member. The filter cartridge is for removably threading onto a filter head that includes threads for connection to the filter cartridge by way of the threaded sleeve. The filter head includes a ramp that engages the seal member to form a seal. The force needed to make the seal is a torque of less than 10 N-m.

Abstract: A system and method for using enhanced QR codes in a call to action, that provides enhanced functionality for generating a call to action element or providing personalized content when scanned, and that combine additional data dimensions with existing QR code technologies to expand the QR code capability beyond what is enabled by standard QR code specifications.

Abstract: A process for delineating a population of electrode structures in a web includes laser ablating the web to form ablations in the web, each ablation being formed by removing a portion of an electrochemically active layer to thereby expose a portion of an electrically conductive layer. The process includes forming alignment features in the web that are formed at predetermined locations on the web. The process also includes laser machining the web to form weakened tear patterns in the web that delineate members of the electrode structure population, each of the delineated members being individually bounded, at least in part, by a member of the weakened tear patterns that is adapted to facilitate separation of delineated members, individually, from the web by an application of a force, the alignment features being used to aid in the formation of the weakened tear patterns.

Abstract: An adaptive filter protocol stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium that is operatively in communication with a processor of a platform. The adaptive filter protocol includes a first processing loop that is operatively in communication with at least one receiving device of the platform for receiving at least one input signal. The adaptive filter protocol also includes a second processing loop that is operatively in communication with the first processing loop and has a deterministic gradient descent optimization logic and an interpolation logic. When the at least one receiving device receives the at least one input signal, the adaptive filter protocol enables the processor to generate a refined match filter parameters that substantially correlates with the initial parameters of the at least one input signal upon completing a plurality of refining cycles of the second processing loop.

Abstract: A system and method of projecting augmentation imagery in a head-mounted display are disclosed. The system includes an eye tracking system configured to generate eye tracking data at an eye-tracking rate in response to a position of a pupil of a user, a head tracking system configured to estimate a change in orientation of the user's head at a head tracking rate and generate jitter data at a jitter sensing rate, a controller configured generate a field mapping in response to render data at a projector update rate, a light generator configured to generate a color encoded light associated with the augmentation imagery, the light generator includes a 2D pixelated display and an optical system configured to image the color encoded light into a field of view of the user, wherein the optical system includes a foveated optical system.

Abstract: Exemplary semiconductor processing systems may include a chamber body including sidewalls and a base. The chamber body may define an interior volume. The systems may include a substrate support extending through the base of the chamber body. The substrate support may be configured to support a substrate within the interior volume. The systems may include a faceplate positioned within the interior volume of the chamber body. The faceplate may define a plurality of apertures through the faceplate. The systems may include a leveling apparatus seated on the substrate support. The leveling apparatus may include a plurality of piezoelectric pressure sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for configuring a learning model for music generation and the corresponding learning model. The method includes training a masked autoencoder with training data comprising a combination of a reconstruction loss over time and frequency domains and a patch-based adversarial objective operating at different resolutions. An omnidirectional latent diffusion model is trained based on music data represented in a latent space to obtain a pretrained diffusion model. The pretrained diffusion model is fine-tuned based on text-guided music generation, bidirectional music in-painting, and unidirectional music continuation. The method enables high-fidelity music generation conditioned on text or music representations while maintaining computational efficiency.