Abstract: A near-optimal scheduling system for considering processing-time variations and real-time data streaming includes a data parser module, a publish subscribe mechanism module, a processing time prediction module and a scheduling optimization module. In the processing time prediction module, an orthogonal greedy algorithm and a recurrent neural network are used to extract key features and then predict varying operation processing time. By formulating the scheduling problem in an integer programming form, an ordinal-optimization (OO) embedded decomposition and coordination method is established in the scheduling optimization module to provide dynamic and near-optimal schedules in a computationally efficient manner. Moreover, a publish subscribe mechanism is developed in the publish subscribe mechanism module by using subscribe and publish methods to realize real-time needs.

Abstract: Various arrangements of smart home devices are presented herein. A chassis assembly of a smart home device may define one or more compartments. The chassis assembly may include a plurality of cover fasteners. A rotatable cover assembly may be present and configured to be removably attached with the plurality of cover fasteners to the chassis assembly in any rotational orientation and to at least partially cover a front of the chassis assembly. While the rotatable cover is removably attached with the plurality of cover fasteners, the rotatable cover assembly is configured to block access to the one or more compartments defined by the chassis assembly.

Abstract: An insect sortation system is disclosed. The insect sortation system includes a pathway having a first end and a second end; a first outlet extending from the pathway adjacent to the second end; a second outlet extending from the pathway adjacent to the second end; a detector disposed adjacent to the pathway and configured to detect one or more characteristics of mosquitos passing by the detector; a shutter disposed within the pathway between the detector and the second end of the pathway; and one or more sortation devices configured to direct each mosquito of the mosquitos to at least one of the first outlet or the second outlet after passing by the detector.

Abstract: To facilitate operations of a low-power UE with high RF sensitivity, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable medium are provided. An example method includes receiving, from a base station or a second UE, a reservation reserving a set of time-domain resources and a set of frequency domain resources around a WUS for a low-power UE. The example method further includes refraining from transmitting in the reserved resources.

Abstract: The present invention relates to touch-sensor detector systems and methods incorporating an interpolated variable impedance touch sensor array and specifically to such systems and methods for force-aware interaction with handheld display devices on one or more surfaces of the device. An exemplary embodiment includes a method for receiving a flexing gesture formed on a sensor panel of the handheld device including determining two or more pressure inputs at the sensor panel and determining a relative pressure between the two or more pressure inputs. The method further includes correlating the relative pressure inputs to the flexing gesture, associating the flexing gesture with a UI element and providing an input to the UI element based on the gesture and the relative pressure between the two or more pressure inputs.

Abstract: Aspects are provided which resolve neighbor beam-wise interference. A UE obtains a plurality of reference signals from each of at least one neighbor base station, where each of the reference signals is obtained in a different beam, and each of the neighbor base station(s) is in a different neighbor cell. The UE then measures a signal strength associated with each of the reference signals, and the UE indicates one or more of the reference signals to a serving base station in a serving cell, where the signal strength of each of the reference signal(s) indicated to the serving base station exceeds a threshold RSRP. After the serving base station obtains the indication from the UE, the serving base station coordinates with the neighbor base station(s) to modify one or more transmission parameters in response to the indication.

Abstract: Insects can be classified into a category (e.g., sex category, species category, size category, etc.) using a variety of different classification approaches including, for example, an industrial vision classifier and/or a machine learning classifier. At least some classification approaches may be used in real-time to make real-time decisions and others can be used to validate earlier-made real-time decisions.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, techniques for providing network applications. For instance, system(s) may install a network application on a first virtual server. The system(s) may then receive first data representing events that occurred during a first launching of the network application on the first virtual server. Using the events, the system(s) may generate second data for optimizing a second launching of the network application on a second virtual server and store the second data in one or more databases. As such, after installing the network application on the second virtual server, the system(s) may provide the second virtual server with the second data so that the second virtual server may use the second data to optimize the second launching of the network application. In some examples, using the second data reduces the amount of time that it takes for the second virtual server to launch the network application.

Abstract: An airborne acoustic vector sensor for simultaneously measuring triaxial particle acceleration in three dimensions and pressure includes a triaxial MEMS accelerometer sensitive to an Earth gravitational field. The airborne acoustic vector sensor includes one or multiple MEMS microphones sensitive to sound pressure and overlapping the accelerometer in frequency. The airborne acoustic vector sensor includes a solid body having a density approximating a density of air. The accelerometer is mounted in or upon the solid body. The airborne acoustic vector sensor includes a suspension system supporting the accelerometer and solid body within a framework.

Abstract: A method is for correcting a concentration of a bone turnover marker to obtain an adjusted value which gives an indication of an individual's bone health status or amount of changes occurred over time or by treatment while eliminating the influence of possible pre-analytical variability. The method includes: obtaining the concentration of the bone turnover marker of a sample; correcting the obtained concentration using a mathematical model which comprises at least three factors, different from the bone health status, such that for the adjusted value variabilities in the concentration of the bone turnover marker, that are caused by the at least three factors, are substantially filtered out by the mathematical model.

Abstract: A vibrometer may measure acoustic responses in portions of a structure along a scan path to acoustic excitation of the structure. A ranging device may measure distances to the portions of the structure along the scan path. A three-dimensional point cloud may be generated based on the acoustic responses in the portions of the structure and the distances to the portions of the structure. The three-dimensional point cloud may include points representing geometry of the portions of the structure. The points may be associated with the acoustic responses in corresponding portions of the structure. One or more properties of the structure may be determined based on an analysis of the three-dimensional point cloud.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safe and efficient process for the solvent removal and recovery by distillation in a process for the preparation of ?-nitrooxy-C3-10alkane-1-ols. The process is safer to operators and allows to obtain advantageous yields on industrial scale.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safe and efficient process for the for the acylation of an ?,?-alkanediol, which can be used in the manufacture of ?-nitrooxy-C3-10alkane-1-ols. The process is safer to operators and allows to obtain advantageous yields on industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to interpolated variable impedance touch sensor arrays for force-aware large-surface device interaction. An exemplary system for detecting a continuous pressure curve includes a plurality of physical variable impedance array (VIA) columns connected by interlinked impedance columns and a plurality of physical VIA rows connected by interlinked impedance rows. The system also includes a plurality of column drive sources connected to the interlinked impedance columns and to the plurality of physical VIA columns through the interlinked impedance columns as well as a plurality of row sense sinks connected to the interlinked impedance rows and to the plurality of physical VIA rows through the interlinked impedance rows. Further, the system includes a processor configured to interpolate the continuous pressure curve in the physical VIA columns and physical VIA rows from an electrical signal from the plurality of column drive sources sensed at the plurality of row sense sinks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safe and efficient process for the nitrate ester formation of an ?,?-C3-10alkanediol monoacylate. The process is safer to operators and allows to obtain advantageous yields on industrial scale.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safe and efficient process for the hydrolysis of ?,?-C3-10alkanediol mononitrate monoacylates. The process is safer to operators and allows to obtain advantageous yields on industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to touch sensor detector systems and methods incorporating an interpolated variable impedance touch sensor array and specifically to such systems and methods for gesture recognition and associating a UI element with the recognized gesture. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a variable impedance array (VIA) system for receiving a gesture that includes: a plurality of physical VIA columns connected by interlinked impedance columns; a plurality of physical VIA rows connected by interlinked impedance rows; and a processor configured to interpolate a location and/or pressure of the gesture in the physical columns and rows from an electrical signal from a plurality of column drive sources (connected to the plurality of physical VIA columns through the interlinked impedance columns) sensed at a plurality of row sense sinks (connected to the plurality of physical VIA rows through the interlinked impedance rows).

Abstract: The present invention relates to touch-sensor detector systems and methods incorporating an interpolated variable impedance touch sensor array and specifically to such systems and methods for force-aware interaction with handheld display devices on one or more surfaces of the device. An exemplary embodiment includes a method for receiving a flexing gesture formed on a sensor panel of the handheld device including determining two or more pressure inputs at the sensor panel and determining a relative pressure between the two or more pressure inputs. The method further includes correlating the relative pressure inputs to the flexing gesture, associating the flexing gesture with a UI element and providing an input to the UI element based on the gesture and the relative pressure between the two or more pressure inputs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to touch-sensor detector systems and methods incorporating an interpolated variable impedance touch sensor array and specifically to such systems and methods for force-aware interaction with handheld display devices on one or more surfaces of the device. An exemplary embodiment includes a method for receiving a flexing gesture formed on a sensor panel of the handheld device including determining two or more pressure inputs at the sensor panel and determining a relative pressure between the two or more pressure inputs. The method further includes correlating the relative pressure inputs to the flexing gesture, associating the flexing gesture with a UI element and providing an input to the UI element based on the gesture and the relative pressure between the two or more pressure inputs.

Abstract: A heater assembly or dryer appliance, as provided herein, may include a housing, a heating element, and a thermostat. The housing may have an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface may define a chamber, an inlet, and an outlet. The housing may further include an embossing mount extending radially outward along the outer surface. The heating element may be disposed within the chamber to selectively heat air in a flow of heated air from the inlet to the outlet. The thermostat may be mounted on the outer surface of the housing. The thermostat may include a probe, a first mounting tab, and a second mounting tab. The probe may be positioned in thermal communication with the chamber. The first mounting tab may be secured to the embossing mount. The second mounting tab may be held against the outer surface.