Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system for harvesting biomass, usable to manufacture biofuel, from discrete biomass receptacles in which the biomass has been cultivated. The system can include multiple harvesters disposed at least in part vertically above the receptacles and configured to simultaneously harvest the biomass from the receptacles. Each of the harvesters can include: multiple harvesting baskets configured to be lowered from above the receptacles and into each of the receptacles; multiple sensors disposed to sense growth conditions within the harvesting baskets; and a controller configured to communicate with each sensor of the multiple sensors, and based on data received from the sensors, configured to control harvesting patterns of each harvester to enhance biomass material growth within the receptacles.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an apparatus for forming discrete biomass receptacles from a base material that is created via cultivating or processing algae for biofuel production. The apparatus includes a supplier to supply heat softened biomaterial; a rotatable molder to receive the heat softened biomaterial that includes a heated hollow mold; a rotator configured to rotate the rotatable molder; and a controller configured to control the rotator to rotate the heated hollow mold such that the heat softened biomaterial disperses and adheres to walls of the heated hollow mold, the controller also being configured to control the rotator to continue rotating the heated hollow mold as the heat softened biomaterial cools so as to impede sagging and deformation of the biomass receptables being formed, such that the receptacles that are formed are configured to house algae via at least one of the cultivating and processing of the algae.

Abstract: Can ends having re-closable covers are disclosed. An example can end includes a can end having center panel defining a pour panel and a first wall extending from the center panel. A cover defines a first opening and rotatably couples to the can end. The cover is rotatable relative to the pour panel between a first position and a second position. The opening of the cover aligns with the pour panel to allow access to the pour panel when the cover is in the first position. The opening of the cover is offset relative to the pour panel such that the opening is misaligned with the pour panel to at least one of restrict or prevent access to the pour panel when the cover is in the second position.

Abstract: An anti-fog material comprising a zwitterionic-doped hydrogel made up of charged monomers, at least a portion of which comprise zwitterionic monomers, uncharged hydrophilic monomers, and at least one crosslinking agent is disclosed. A composition for forming the hydrogel and a transparent, removable article comprising the anti-fog material are also disclosed. The article, which may be in the form of a film or decal, may comprise an active layer attached to a backing layer, the active layer comprising an anti-fog material described herein. A method of making a surface of a substrate resistant to fogging by applying the transparent and removable article thereto is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for forecasting demand for items across multiple channels are disclosed. In some implementations, multi-channel demand forecasting may be performed on a per-item, per-location basis, by selectively generating item-location forecasts for each item and location within a supply chain for each channel, or disaggregating a chain level forecast on a per-item basis to each location. Particular selection of an appropriate model, and selective training of models, allows for efficient computation of such forecasts across a large supply chain with thousands of locations and hundreds of thousands, or millions, of items for which forecasts are generated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing conflicting background tasks in a dispersed storage network are provided. In embodiments, a method includes: gathering scheduled future task data for scheduled future tasks from a plurality of task scheduling modules within a dispersed storage network, wherein the scheduled future tasks are tasks associated with stored data objects; monitoring the scheduled future task data for scheduling conflicts based on stored rules; determining that a scheduling conflict exists between a first future task of the scheduled future tasks and a second future task of the scheduled future tasks; issuing instructions to at least one of the plurality of task scheduling modules to update the first future task or the second future task based on the scheduling conflict; and updating, by the at least one of the plurality of task scheduling modules, the first future task or the second future task based on the instructions.

Abstract: A rotating system includes a motor including a shaft, an impeller configured to rotate with the shaft and located in a path of air, an alternator including a rotor configured to rotate with the shaft; and at least one secondary battery configured to be charged by the alternator. Rotation of the shaft is configured to be driven by either the motor or the impeller.

Abstract: A wafer carrier includes a pocket sized and shaped to accommodate a wafer, the pocket having a base and a substantially circular perimeter, and a removable orientation marker, the removable orientation marker comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, the outer surface having an arcuate form sized and shaped to mate with the substantially circular perimeter of the pocket, and the inner surface comprising a flat face, wherein the removable orientation marker further comprises a notch at a first end of the flat face.

Abstract: A computing machine receives a real synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image including one or more targets. The real SAR image is one of a plurality of real SAR images in a training set. The computing machine generates, for the real SAR image, a model-based target shadow background (TSB) image using a three-dimensional (3D) model of the target. The computing machine generates, for the real SAR image and using an auto-encoder engine, an auto-encoder-generated TSB image using an artificial neural network (ANN). The computing machine computes, using a discriminator engine, an image difference between the auto-encoder-generated TSB image and the model-based TSB image. The computing machine adjusts weights in the auto-encoder engine based on the computed image difference.

Abstract: Re-closable mobile packages are disclosed. An example can end includes a center panel having a pour opening, a first wall extending from the center panel around a perimeter of the pour opening, and a cover rotatably coupled to the center panel. The cover is rotatable relative to the pour opening between a first position and a second position. The cover interlocks with the first wall when the cover is in the first position to prevent access to the pour opening. The cover exposes the pour opening when cover is in the second position.

Abstract: A dynamic reconfiguration training machine learning computer architecture is disclosed. According to some aspects, a computing machine accesses a configuration file. The configuration file specifies parameters for a machine learning session. The computing machine trains a machine learning module to solve a problem, where the machine learning module operates according to the parameters specified in the configuration file. The computing machine generates an output representing the trained machine learning module.

Abstract: A wafer carrier includes a pocket sized and shaped to accommodate a wafer, the pocket having a base and a substantially circular perimeter, and a removable orientation marker, the removable orientation marker comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, the outer surface having an arcuate form sized and shaped to mate with the substantially circular perimeter of the pocket, and the inner surface comprising a flat face, wherein the removable orientation marker further comprises a notch at a first end of the flat face.

Abstract: A method includes providing a type IV semiconductor substrate having a main surface, forming a type III-V semiconductor channel region over the type IV semiconductor substrate, the type III-V semiconductor channel region comprising a two-dimensional carrier gas, forming a type III-V semiconductor lattice transition region between the type IV semiconductor substrate and the type III-V semiconductor channel region, wherein forming the type III-V semiconductor lattice transition region incudes forming a first lattice transition layer over the type IV semiconductor substrate, the first lattice transition layer having a first metallic concentration, forming a third lattice transition layer over the first lattice transition layer, the third lattice transition layer having a third metallic concentration higher than the first metallic concentration, and forming a fourth lattice transition layer over the third lattice transition layer, the fourth lattice transition layer having a fourth metallic lower than the first m

Abstract: A catheter system for infusing a chilled fluid into a subject can include an input lumen, a return lumen, and a transition lumen that provides sufficient flow resistance to urge a first portion of fluid flowing out of the input lumen in the forward direction to flow into the return lumen in the reverse direction toward a cooling device, while a second portion of the fluid flowing out of the input lumen in the forward direction flows out of the distal end of the catheter and into the subject's blood vessel.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system for the efficient cultivation of algae using both cultivation media and growth media. The system can include: discrete biomass receptacles, each receptables being configured to contain the cultivation medium and the algae; a supplier configured to supply the cultivation media to each of the receptacles, the supplier being configured to provide the growth media to each of the multiple receptacles, the supplier defining an orifice through which at least one of the cultivation media and the growth medium is provided to each of the receptables; sensors, one sensor being disposed at each of the multiple receptacles to sense conditions therein; and a controller that is in communication with each of the sensors, the controller being configured to control an amount of growth media supplied to each receptacle based on sensed conditions so as to enhance algae growth within each of the receptacles.

Abstract: A type IV semiconductor substrate having a main surface is provided. A type III-V semiconductor channel region that includes a two-dimensional carrier gas is formed over the type IV semiconductor substrate. A type III-V semiconductor lattice transition region that is configured to alleviate mechanical stress arising from lattice mismatch is formed between the type IV semiconductor substrate and the type III-V semiconductor channel region. Forming the type III-V semiconductor lattice transition region includes forming a first lattice transition layer having a first metallic concentration over the type IV semiconductor substrate, forming a third lattice transition layer having a third metallic concentration that is higher than the first metallic concentration over the first lattice transition layer, and forming a fourth lattice transition layer having a fourth metallic concentration that is lower than the first metallic concentration over the third lattice transition layer.

Abstract: A method including identifying a functionality available during a session between a publishing server and a consumer, wherein the consumer communicates with the publishing server using a client device is provided. The method includes providing multiple digital contents by at least one third party to the client device for display to the consumer within the session, based on a session parameter and providing, to the client device, a plugin script to display a digital content selected by the consumer from the multiple digital contents. The method also includes providing a button in the digital content for selection by the consumer, the button comprising a link to open a new tab in the client device and providing a token to the publishing server when the digital content has been viewed by the consumer in the client device. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for determining characteristics of a wound. The system includes a first imaging sensor that obtains imaging information of a wound area and a second imaging sensor that obtains topology information of the wound area.