Abstract: In some examples, a service computing device receives, from a vehicle computing device onboard a vehicle, a communication including sensor data obtained from at least one sensor onboard the vehicle. Based on the communication, the service computing device determines a transmission delay corresponding to a difference between a time when the vehicle sent the communication and a time when the communication was received. Based on the communication, the service computing device determines a trajectory of the vehicle on a travel route. Based on the sensor data, transmission delay, wind direction and magnitude, surrounding objects, and trajectory, the service computing device determines vehicle control information for the vehicle. The service computing device sends, to the vehicle, based at least on the vehicle control information, at least one instruction causing the vehicle to perform at least one control operation for traversing one or more locations associated with the trajectory of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system comprising at least one hardware processor for updating a cloud-based road anomaly database is disclosed, wherein the system receives information from a vehicle regarding an object detected by one or more sensors of the vehicle, the information may include a location and/or a size of the detected object; compares the location and/or the size of the first detected object against data stored in a road feature database regarding the first detected object; determines, based on comparing the location and/or the size, an accuracy score associated with the first detected object and the second detected object; and updates the cloud-based road anomaly database with the received information for the second detected object based on the associated accuracy score being higher than at least one of a threshold accuracy score or an accuracy score associated with corresponding object information stored in the cloud-based road anomaly database.

Abstract: Neural network-based categorization can be improved by incorporating graph neural networks that operate on a graph representing the taxonomy of the categories into which a given input is to be categorized by the neural network based-categorization. The output of a graph neural network, operating on a graph representing the taxonomy of categories, can be combined with the output of a neural network operating upon the input to be categorized, such as through an interaction of multidimensional output data, such as a dot product of output vectors. In such a manner, information conveying the explicit relationships between categories, as defined by the taxonomy, can be incorporated into the categorization. To recapture information, incorporate new information, or reemphasize information a second neural network can also operate upon the input to be categorized, with the output of such a second neural network being merged with the output of the interaction.

Abstract: A system comprising at least one hardware processor for updating a cloud-based road anomaly database is disclosed, wherein the system receives information from a vehicle regarding an object detected by one or more sensors of the vehicle, the information may include a location and/or a size of the detected object; compares the location and/or the size of the first detected object against data stored in a road feature database regarding the first detected object; determines, based on comparing the location and/or the size, an accuracy score associated with the first detected object and the second detected object; and updates the cloud-based road anomaly database with the received information for the second detected object based on the associated accuracy score being higher than at least one of a threshold accuracy score or an accuracy score associated with corresponding object information stored in the cloud-based road anomaly database.

Abstract: Neural network-based categorization can be improved by incorporating graph neural networks that operate on a graph representing the taxonomy of the categories into which a given input is to be categorized by the neural network based-categorization. The output of a graph neural network, operating on a graph representing the taxonomy of categories, can be combined with the output of a neural network operating upon the input to be categorized, such as through an interaction of multidimensional output data, such as a dot product of output vectors. In such a manner, information conveying the explicit relationships between categories, as defined by the taxonomy, can be incorporated into the categorization. To recapture information, incorporate new information, or reemphasize information a second neural network can also operate upon the input to be categorized, with the output of such a second neural network being merged with the output of the interaction.

Abstract: Neural network-based categorization can be improved by incorporating graph neural networks that operate on a graph representing the taxonomy of the categories into which a given input is to be categorized by the neural network based-categorization. The output of a graph neural network, operating on a graph representing the taxonomy of categories, can be combined with the output of a neural network operating upon the input to be categorized, such as through an interaction of multidimensional output data, such as a dot product of output vectors. In such a manner, information conveying the explicit relationships between categories, as defined by the taxonomy, can be incorporated into the categorization. To recapture information, incorporate new information, or reemphasize information a second neural network can also operate upon the input to be categorized, with the output of such a second neural network being merged with the output of the interaction.

Abstract: Gel electrophoresis receptacles and methods of using such receptacles are provided. In one embodiment, a receptacle comprises a cavity for receiving an electrophoresis gel, wherein at least a portion of the receptacle is formed from cyclic olefin copolymer or cyclic olefin polymer.

Abstract: A combined type AC/DC power supply includes a first circuit module containing a first printed circuit board (PCB), an AC power input circuit being set on the first PCB, a first structural portion of a detachable bobbin being set on the first PCB, a primary side winding being wound around the first structural portion of the detachable bobbin and electrically connected to the first PCB and the AC power input circuit, a second circuit module containing a second PCB, a DC power output circuit being set on the second PCB, a second structural portion of the detachable bobbin being set on the second PCB with a secondary side winding being wound around and electrically connected to the second PCB and the DC power output circuit, wherein the AC and the DC power output circuit are structurally connected through the first and the second structural portion of the detachable bobbin.

Abstract: A method of constructing scalable blockchain by using KanBan to update off-chain transactions' states A KanBan is a collection of data or data-tables managed as in memory database to maintain live states of a blockchain's off-chain transactions or off-chain accounts, it runs in a blockchain node computer or a separate computer connects to blockchain node, it resides either in computer's normal memory or GPU memory. In a blockchain system, usually transactions are collected by blockchain nodes and included in a block to lock by consensus, however, due to consensus protocol as well as node computer's performance and network bandwidth limit, a blockchain system usually has low transaction process ability, for example, Bitcoin blockchain can process no more than 7 transactions per second only. The so called off-chain transaction is a transaction that is not submitted to main blockchain only hold in local system temporarily until final submitting.

Abstract: Gel electrophoresis receptacles and methods of using such receptacles are provided. In one embodiment, a receptace comprises a cavity for receiving an electrophoresis gel, wherein at least a portion of the receptacle is formed from cyclic olefin copolymer or cyclic olefin polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an atomizing fragrance lamp, comprising a shell, a circuit board, a light-emitting assembly, an atomizing assembly and a support base, wherein the shell comprises an upper chamber, a lower chamber and a top cover; two contact points connected with the circuit board extend from the bottom of the shell; the top cover is provided with a mist outlet; the atomizing assembly is mounted in the lower chamber together with the circuit board and electrically connected with the circuit board; and a color lamp of the light-emitting assembly is disposed in the upper chamber, extends out of the top cover through the mist outlet and is electrically connected with the circuit board. The atomizing fragrance lamp provided by the present invention is more compact in structure, attractive in appearance, small in size, convenient to carry, and meets the requirements of more people.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for measuring effectiveness of content items included in a campaign. One example method includes providing a corpus of campaigns, where a campaign defines parameters for presentation that specify circumstances under which content items are presented to users in response to requests. The corpus is filtered by identifying one or more candidate campaigns, where each of the identified candidate campaigns is associated with a geographic region and includes one or more constraints that permit pausing distribution of content items without compromising campaign goals. For each candidate campaign, one or more experimental geographic locations included in the geographic region are determined that are substantially representative of the region. Presentation of at least one of the content items is paused for a time period, and content item effectiveness is measured by comparing resource conversions for experimental and control geographic locations.

Abstract: A system and techniques are disclosed that increase the redundancy (i.e., physical diversity and bandwidth) available to an IP network, thereby increasing the failure processing capability of IP networks. The techniques include pooling the resources of multiple networks together for mutual backup purposes to improve network reliability and employing methods to efficiently utilize both the intradomain and the interdomain redundancies provided by networks at low cost.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removal of gas phase contaminants may utilize catalytic oxidation. For example, a method may include passing a gas that includes a gas phase contaminant through a catalytic membrane reactor at a temperature of about 150° C. to about 300° C., wherein the catalytic membrane reactor includes a bundle of tubular inorganic membranes, wherein each of the tubular inorganic membranes comprise a macroporous tubular substrate with an oxidative catalyst and a microporous layer disposed on a bore side of the macroporous tubular substrate, and wherein at least about 50% of the gas flows through the tubular inorganic membranes in a Knudsen flow regime; and oxidizing at least some of the gas phase contaminant with the oxidative catalyst layer, thereby reducing a concentration of the gas phase contaminant in the gas.

Abstract: A system and techniques are disclosed that increase the redundancy (i.e., physical diversity and bandwidth) available to an IP network, thereby increasing the failure processing capability of IP networks. The techniques include pooling the resources of multiple networks together for mutual backup purposes to improve network reliability and employing methods to efficiently utilize both the intradomain and the interdomain redundancies provided by networks at low cost.

Abstract: A system and techniques to increase the redundancy (i.e., physical diversity and bandwidth) available to an IP network, thereby increasing the failure processing capability of IP networks. The techniques include pooling the resources of multiple networks together for mutual backup purposes to improve network reliability and employing methods to efficiently utilize both the intradomain and the interdomain redundancies provided by networks at low cost.

Abstract: A touch control image capturing and converting apparatus is provided. The touch control image capturing and converting apparatus includes a housing, an insertion slot, a touch control screen, and a start switch. The housing defines a substantially enclosed space. The insertion slot is configured extending through the housing from one side of the housing to an opposite side of the housing, and is adapted for allowing an external picture clip to be inserted therein. The touch control screen is provided on an upper surface of the housing. In operation, the touch control operational options of the touch control screen can be turned on by starting the start switch.

Abstract: An image acquiring and transforming apparatus having a uniform light source is provided. The image acquiring and transforming apparatus includes a housing, a compensatory light source, an image acquiring unit and a light uniforming member. The light uniforming member is dome shaped. The dome shaped light uniforming member has an inner wall configured with a light reflective surface adapted for uniforming a light illuminated thereon. The compensatory light source is disposed inside the housing. The compensatory light source, the light uniforming member and the image acquiring unit are disposed in the housing in that order. When the compensatory light source projects a light onto the light uniforming member, the light is uniformly reflected to uniformly illuminate an object positioned at a predetermined position. In such a way, the image acquiring unit can clearly acquire the image of the object, and transform the acquired image into a digital file for saving.

Abstract: An image acquiring and transforming apparatus having a uniform light source is provided. The image acquiring and transforming apparatus includes a housing, a compensatory light source, an image acquiring unit and a light uniforming member. The light uniforming member is dome shaped. The dome shaped light uniforming member has an inner wall configured with a light reflective surface adapted for uniforming a light illuminated thereon. The compensatory light source is disposed inside the housing. The compensatory light source, the light uniforming member and the image acquiring unit are disposed in the housing in that order. When the compensatory light source projects a light onto the light uniforming member, the light is uniformly reflected to uniformly illuminate an object positioned at a predetermined position. In such a way, the image acquiring unit can clearly acquire the image of the object, and transform the acquired image into a digital file for saving.

Abstract: A digital image acquiring and transforming apparatus is provided. The digital image acquiring and transforming apparatus is adapted for acquiring and transforming images of stereoscopic and plane objects. The digital image acquiring and transforming apparatus includes a housing, a compensatory light source, an image acquiring unit and a rotatable plate. The housing is designed to have a semi-closed configuration. The rotatable plate is pivotally coupled to an unclosed end of the housing. Facilitated by the rotatable plate, the housing can achieve an entirely closed configuration. The image acquiring unit is disposed inside the housing and opposite to the rotatable plate. The compensatory light source is disposed inside the housing. The compensatory light source and the image acquiring unit, in combination, are adapted for effectively acquiring an image of an object disposed on the rotatable plate, and transforming the image into a digital file for saving.