Abstract: Systems and methods for automatic detection and insetting of digital streams into a 360 video. Various examples of such regions of interest to the user include, without limitation, content displayed on various electronic displays or written on electronic paper (electronic ink), content projected on various surfaces using electronic projectors, content of paper documents appearing in the 360-degree video and/or content written on white (black) boards inside the 360-degree video. For some content, such as whiteboards, paper documents or paintings in a museum, a participant (or curator) could have taken pictures of the regions, again stored digitally somewhere and available for download. These digital streams with content of interest to the user are obtained and then inset onto the 360-degree view generated from the raw 360-degree video feed, giving users the ability to view them at their native high resolution.

Abstract: A handheld transmitter of dog training device and a training system are disclosed. The handheld transmitter comprises a controller and a sensory feedback module, at least one training mode execution keypad, and at least one training intensity adjustment device, wherein the controller is configured to implement a selected training mode and adjust a training intensity: pre-arranging a first redundant code in a training intensity sequence of the selected training mode; providing the training intensity of the selected training mode being the first redundant code, when detecting that the training intensity is executed by the training mode execution device, a state where the training intensity in the selected training mode is the first redundant code is switched to a first working state of the selected training mode.

Abstract: A system may generate a score for a predictive model based on receiving a streaming data flow of events associated with a predictive model for a tenant. The system may receive the streaming data flow and calculate one or more feature values in real time based on the reception. The system may store each of the calculated features to a multi-tenant database server. The system may calculate a score for the predictive model based on the storage and may transmit an indication of the score (e.g., a prediction) based on the calculation. The system may transmit the score to, for example, a computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses the Twa1 gene and its expression products and applications. This disclosure first discovers and verifies the role of the Twa1 gene and its expression product in the occurrence and development of cancer. The Twa1 gene and its expression product has the ability to promote cell proliferation, growth, migration, invasion, and tumor formation, thereby providing a diagnosis of malignant tumors. This disclosure also provides new targets and strategies for inhibiting or interfering with the occurrence and development of many malignant tumors. The present disclosure provides an expression vector containing the Twa1 gene and a transgenic cell line and host bacteria containing the expression vector.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of learning sensory media association includes receiving a first type of nontext input and a second type of nontext input; encoding and decoding the first type of nontext input using a first autoencoder having a first convolutional neural network, and the second type of nontext input using a second autoencoder having a second convolutional neural network; bridging first autoencoder representations and second autoencoder representations by a deep neural network that learns mappings between the first autoencoder representations associated with a first modality and the second autoencoder representations associated with a second modality; and based on the encoding, decoding, and the bridging, generating a first type of nontext output and a second type of nontext output based on the first type of nontext input or the second type of nontext input in either the first modality or the second modality.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated vehicle guidance based on coded lighting to enable automated vehicle following and/or regrouping. Systems use projectors to project temporal identifiers for space partitioned by pixel projections. Different space partition is associated with a different identifier. By using simple light sensors mounted on the vehicles, and decoding the sensed light signal, the vehicle can determine its precise location in the space relative to the coded light projector. This information may be used for precise vehicle guidance to enable vehicle following and/or regrouping. For vehicle following, the coded light projector is placed on a moving vehicle. For vehicle regrouping, the coded light projector may be placed on a ground or on a pole. Depending on the guidance precision requirements, the coded light precision may be adjusted by using light projectors with different resolutions.

Abstract: A vortex control device for modifying a vortex in a fluid stemming from a wall is disclosed. The device includes a rotatable hub disposed within an opening in the wall. The device also includes an inlet port and an outlet port in the rotatable hub. The inlet port forms a suction port to suction fluid from or about the vortex, and the outlet port forms an injection port to inject fluid into or about the vortex.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for using certain simulated sensors constructed with an accurate localization sensor and a mobile phone to replace/enhance many existing real-life sensors. By using “simulated sensor” to convert localization sensor measurement to real signal outputs that are similar to real distance-sensor outputs, real direction sensor outputs, or real line following sensor outputs, one or more embodiments of the invention may be used to upgrade traditional robots by plugging these simulated outputs to robots' corresponding sensor inputs without the need to rewire or add customized hardware.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for purifying methionine. A methionine product having a purity of up to 99% or higher is obtained by separating methionine from a salt by-product through a process comprising adsorption and desorption using a macroporous adsorption resin, where the methionine content in the salt by-product is ?0.03%. The yield of methionine extracted with the resin is up to 98% or higher. By using the process of the present invention, the existing production process is simplified, the quality of the methionine product is improved, and the production costs for methionine are reduced.

Abstract: Example implementations described herein are directed to systems and methods for skill assessment, such as hand washing compliance in hospitals, or assembling products in factories. Example implementations involve body part tracking (e.g., hands), skeleton tracking and deep neural networks to detect and recognize sub-tasks and to assess the skill on each sub-task. Furthermore, the order of the sub-tasks is checked for correctness. Beyond monitoring individual users, example implementations can be used for analyzing and improving workflow designs with multiple sub-tasks.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for remote query optimization in multi data sources. The method includes receiving a database query from a remote source requesting data-points from multiple data sources. The method further includes receiving and analyzing the data-points, creating a data set based on the analysis, and transmitting the data set to the remote source.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatic detection and insetting of digital streams into a 360 video. Various examples of such regions of interest to the user include, without limitation, content displayed on various electronic displays or written on electronic paper (electronic ink), content projected on various surfaces using electronic projectors, content of paper documents appearing in the 360-degree video and/or content written on white (black) boards inside the 360-degree video. For some content, such as whiteboards, paper documents or paintings in a museum, a participant (or curator) could have taken pictures of the regions, again stored digitally somewhere and available for download. These digital streams with content of interest to the user are obtained and then inset onto the 360-degree view generated from the raw 360-degree video feed, giving users the ability to view them at their native high resolution.

Abstract: Described is a way to steer speaker array or microphone array based on direction outputs of tiny light sensors attached to TV viewers, noisy-environment workers, or AR/VR system users. More specifically, a light projector is disposed on a ceiling, which sends out different sequential on/off signals for each pixel. Two light sensors are attached to each speaker array or microphone array, and one or more light sensors are attached to each user. Because each projector pixel corresponds to a specific direction, when a light sensor receives sequential signal from the projector, the light sensor can determine its direction corresponding to the projector and report that to the central station. With the speaker/microphone array direction and user direction known, the system can generate proper phase shifts for different speaker signals and generate directional sound for each individual. Similarly, the central station can determine phase shifts for combining audios from different microphones.

Abstract: Described is a way to steer speaker array or microphone array based on direction outputs of tiny light sensors attached to TV viewers, noisy-environment workers, or AR/VR system users. More specifically, a light projector is disposed on a ceiling, which sends out different sequential on/off signals for each pixel. Two light sensors are attached to each speaker array or microphone array, and one or more light sensors are attached to each user. Because each projector pixel corresponds to a specific direction, when a light sensor receives sequential signal from the projector, the light sensor can determine its direction corresponding to the projector and report that to the central station. With the speaker/microphone array direction and user direction known, the system can generate proper phase shifts for different speaker signals and generate directional sound for each individual. Similarly, the central station can determine phase shifts for combining audios from different microphones.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for remote query optimization in multi data sources. The method includes receiving a database query from a remote source requesting data-points from multiple data sources. The method further includes receiving and analyzing the data-points, creating a data set based on the analysis, and transmitting the data set to the remote source.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for remote query optimization in multi data sources. The method includes receiving a database query from a remote source requesting data-points from multiple data sources. The method further includes receiving and analyzing the data-points, creating a data set based on the analysis, and transmitting the data set to the remote source.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for purifying methionine. A methionine product having a purity of up to 99% or higher is obtained by separating methionine from a salt by-product through a process comprising adsorption and desorption using a macroporous adsorption resin, where the methionine content in the salt by-product is 0.03%. The yield of methionine extracted with the resin is up to 98% or higher. By using the process of the present invention, the existing production process is simplified, the quality of the methionine product is improved, and the production costs for methionine are reduced.

Abstract: A light-bar structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and an insulation layer. The first substrate includes a first anode region and a plurality of element regions. Each of the element regions is configured to allow a light-emitting element to be disposed on. At least one of the element regions includes an anode portion and a node portion. The anode portion is connected to the first anode region. The second substrate includes a grounding region and a second anode region. The anode portion is disposed correspondingly to the grounding region. The node portion is disposed correspondingly to the second anode region. The insulation layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: A vortex control device for modifying a vortex in a fluid stemming from a wall is disclosed. The device includes a rotatable hub disposed within an opening in the wall. The device also includes an inlet port and an outlet port in the rotatable hub. The inlet port forms a suction port to suction fluid from or about the vortex, and the outlet port forms an injection port to inject fluid into or about the vortex.

Abstract: A system may generate a score for a predictive model based on receiving a streaming data flow of events associated with a predictive model for a tenant. The system may receive the streaming data flow and calculate one or more feature values in real time based on the reception. The system may store each of the calculated features to a multi-tenant database server. The system may calculate a score for the predictive model based on the storage and may transmit an indication of the score (e.g., a prediction) based on the calculation. The system may transmit the score to, for example, a computing device.