Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a communications interface to receive raw data from an external source. The raw data includes a representation of an object. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a memory storage unit to store the raw data. The apparatus also includes a pre-processing engine to generate a coarse segmentation map and a joint heatmap from the raw data. The coarse segmentation map is to outline the object and the joint heatmap is to represent a point on the object. The apparatus further includes a neural network engine to receive the raw data, the coarse segmentation map, and the joint heatmap. The neural network engine is to generate a plurality of two-dimensional maps. Also, the apparatus includes a mesh creator engine to generate a three-dimensional mesh based on the plurality of two-dimensional maps.

Abstract: A method for X-ray measurement includes generating and directing an X-ray beam to a sample including at least first and second layers stacked on one another, the X-ray beam incident on a sample location at which the first and second layers include respective first and second high aspect ratio (HAR) structures. X-ray scatter profiles are measured, that are emitted from the sample location in response to the X-ray beam as a function of tilt angle between the sample and the X-ray beam. A shift is estimated, between the first and second layers and a characteristic tilt of the first and second layers, based on the X-ray scatter profiles measured as a function of the tilt angle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods of presentation and management of audio and visual content across devices. Example methods may include causing presentation of first audio content at a speaker device, causing presentation of a first audio notification indicative of visual content available for presentation, causing presentation of second audio content after the first audio notification, and sending first visual content to a first display device for presentation during presentation of the second audio content.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for upcycling polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that involve the dissolving of PVC in an organic solvent; and contacting the PVC with a base, thereby providing a partially dehydrochlorinated PVC. Polymers made by the disclosed, and articles therefore, are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a user request from a first user from a client system associated with a first user, wherein the user request comprise a gesture-input from the first user and a speech-input from the first user, determining an intent corresponding to the user request based on the gesture-input by a personalized gesture-classification model associated with the first user, executing one or more tasks based on the determined intent and the speech-input, and sending instructions for presenting execution results of the one or more tasks to the client system responsive the user request.

Abstract: Correlating devices and clients across addresses may be provided. A first address associated with a client device may be received. When the client device is not connected to a network, first location data associated with the first address may be obtained using a passive technique. A second address and second location data associated with the second address may then be obtained using an active technique. It may then be determined that the first location data and the second location data correlate. In response to determining that the first location data and the second location data correlate, it may be determined that the client device has changed from the first address to the second address.

Abstract: A closure adapted for insertion in a tube having a first end and an opposed second end and a bore extending therethrough. The tube adapted to draw a liquid into the tube by virtue of capillary action. The closure at least partially insertable in the first end and adapted to be slidably movable between a first position and a third position. The closure includes a substantially cylindrical body having an outer surface and a proximal end adapted to be inserted inside the bore and a distal end in close proximity with the first end. The body having a plurality of channels extending along the outer surface between the proximal end and the distal end, and a seal region extending along a periphery of the outer surface between the distal end and the plurality of channels.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 is selected from (i) H, (ii) C3-6cycloalkyl, (iii) C3-7heterocyclyl optionally substituted with a group selected from: methyl and ester, and (iv) linear or branched C1-4alkyl optionally substituted with a group selected from: alkoxy, amino, amido, acylamido, acyloxy, alkyl carboxyl ester, alkyl carbamoyl, alkyl carbamoyl ester, phenyl, phosphonate ester, C3-7heterocyclyl optionally substituted with a group selected from methyl and oxo, and a naturally occurring amino acid, optionally N-substituted with a group selected from methyl, acetyl and boc; A1 is CRA or N; A2 is CRB or N; A3 is CRC or N; A4 is CRD or N; where no more than two of A1, A2, A3, and A4 may be N; one or two of RA, RB, RC, and RD, (if present) are selected from H, F, Cl, Br, Me, CF3, cyclopropyl, cyano, OMe, OEt, CH2OH, CH2OMe and CH2NMe2; the remainder of RA, RB, RC, and RD, (if present) are H; Y is O, NH or CH2; RY is selected from: (RYA) and (RYB).

Abstract: A display device comprising a display panel (10) and an electroluminescent light source (20), wherein the display panel (10) includes an intermediate layer and a display surface (12), wherein the electroluminescent light source (20) is configured to project light through the intermediate layer to form an information display on the display surface (12), and wherein the intermediate layer comprises one or more layers selected from crystalized calcium carbonate, porcelain, ceramics, china.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a client system associated with a user, a user request comprising a reference to a target object, accessing visual data from the client system, wherein the visual data comprises images portraying the target object and one or more additional objects, and wherein attribute information of the target object is recorded in a multimodal dialog state, resolving the reference to the target object based on the attribute information recorded in the multimodal dialog state, determining relational information between the target object and one or more of the additional objects portrayed in the visual data, and sending, to the client system, instructions for presenting a response to the user request, wherein the response comprises the attribute information and the determined relational information.

Abstract: A touch trigger probe interface for a machine tool is described that includes a probe communication portion for receiving probe event information from a touch trigger probe. A machine tool communication portion is also provided for outputting probe event information to a numerical controller of the machine tool. The machine tool communication portion outputs the probe event information as digital data packets, for example over a digital data bus. The digital data packets may include a time stamp and/or the touch trigger probe interface may receive timing information from the machine tool. A touch trigger probing system and a machine tool system including the probe interface are also described.

Abstract: Programming field programmable gate array (FPGA) digital electronic integrated circuits (ICs) or other ICs that support partial reconfiguration, a particular FPGA having reconfigurable partitions and primitive variations configurable in each of the reconfigurable partitions, comprises: before writing configuration bitstreams to the FPGA, compiling and storing primitive bitstreams for different primitive functions that can be implemented on the particular FPGA; receiving input in a graphical user interface to connect graphical blocks representing functional logic of an algorithm to implement on the particular FPGA, the graphical blocks relating to reconfigurable logic; automatically determining a subset of the primitive functions comprising particular primitive functions that correspond to the graphical blocks; obtaining, from the digital storage, a subset of the primitive bitstreams that corresponds to the subset of the primitive functions; using partial reconfiguration operations, writing the subset of the p

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ring A, R1-R8, and n are defined herein. The novel benzisoxazole sulfonamide derivatives are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in patients. Additional embodiments relate to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and to methods of using the compounds and compositions in the treatment of abnormal cell growth in patients.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a user input at a client system, wherein the user input is associated with one or more intents and one or more slots, generating one or more first dialog acts based on the user input, calculating a task-confidence score based on one or more intent-confidence scores associated with the one or more intents, respectively, and one or more slot-confidence scores associated with the one or more slots, respectively, generating one or more second dialog acts modifying the one or more first dialog acts responsive to the task-confidence score being less than a threshold score, and presenting a response to the user input at the client system, wherein the response is based on one or more of the first dialog acts or the second dialog acts.

Abstract: Techniques for an interactive turn-based reading experience are described. A system may take turns reading content, such as a book, with a user. The system may process audio data representing a user reading a portion of the content, determine reading evaluation data, and determine how to proceed for the next turn based on the reading evaluation data. For example, based on the reading evaluation data, the system may read a portion of the content by outputting synthesized speech representing the content, may ask the user re-read a portion of the content, or may ask the user to read a different, smaller portion of the content.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a client system associated with a user, a user request comprising a reference to a target object, accessing visual data from the client system, wherein the visual data comprises images portraying the target object and one or more additional objects, and wherein attribute information of the target object is recorded in a multimodal dialog state, resolving the reference to the target object based on the attribute information recorded in the multimodal dialog state, determining relational information between the target object and one or more of the additional objects portrayed in the visual data, and sending, to the client system, instructions for presenting a response to the user request, wherein the response comprises the attribute information and the determined relational information.

Abstract: A physiological signal collection electrode comprising a signal collection portion, a signal output terminal and a signal transmission portion interconnecting the signal collection portion and the signal output terminal, wherein the signal collection portion comprises a signal collection pad and the signal transmission portion comprises a signal transmission pad, wherein the signal collection portion and the signal transmission portion are integrally formed into an elongate and conductive electrode pad which extends in a longitudinal direction along a longitudinal axis; wherein the signal collection portion has a signal collection surface for making abutment contact with a signal surface and the signal collection surface is parallel to the longitudinal axis; and wherein the signal output terminal is parallel to the signal collection surface, extends transversely to the longitudinal axis and protrudes above the signal collection surface.

Abstract: A method of treating a disease or condition may be characterized by a metabolic disorder in a subject in need thereof, that can include administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of avocatin B.

Abstract: Described herein are high intensity illumination systems including lighting arrays of lights, such as light emitting diodes, configured to illuminate a surface. The lighting arrays are configured to illuminate the surface with illumination comparable to or multiple times brighter than the ambient illumination, such as sunlight. Also described herein are methods of using a high intensity illumination system to illuminate a surface for applications including imaging, object detection, and object localization. The systems and methods described herein may be applied to a range of industries including farming, agriculture, construction, and autonomous vehicles.

Abstract: A data processing system implements receiving, from a first user, a first request to submit a first template for an electronic document to a template publication service, the request includes first policy information indicating who may access the template and is available only to users who are associated with a first organization; storing the first template and the first policy information in a template data store; receiving, from a second user, a second request for available templates from the template data store; determining that the second user has access to the first template based on the policy information and the information identifying the second user indicating that the second user is associated with the first organization; including the first template in a plurality of first templates determined to be available to the second user; and causing the plurality of first templates available to the second user to be displayed.