Abstract: A method includes computing a diffusion vector starting with a seed, querying nodes for connections, reweighting diffusion vector based on the degrees, sorting nodes based upon magnitude in the reweighted diffusion vector which is obtained through wave relaxation solution of a time-dependent initial value problem, detecting a community through a sweep over the nodes according to their rank, and selecting a prefix that minimizes or maximizes an objective function.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method of analyzing a land region that has been decomposed into a plurality of regular or irregular sub-regions. The computer-implemented method includes applying, using a processor system, a feature extraction process that extracts a set of sub-region environmental descriptors for each of the plurality of sub-regions. The processor system applies a similarity analysis to the set of sub-region environmental descriptors to generate groups of the plurality of sub-regions. The processor system creates a plurality of group-based graphs by encoding each of the groups into a corresponding group-based graph. A spatio-temporal neural network is used to train a model based at least in part on the plurality of group-based graphs.

Abstract: Low-cost techniques for sensing ambient temperatures in a container or package using phase change materials are provided. In one aspect, a temperature sensor is provided. The temperature sensor includes: at least one phase change material configured to transition from an amorphous state to a crystalline state upon exposure to temperatures above a predetermined threshold temperature for a given duration. A method of monitoring temperature exposure of a consumer good using the temperature sensor is also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose computer-implemented methods, computer program products and computer systems for authenticating a user. The computer-implemented method may include receiving biographical data corresponding to a user. A change rate may be determined based on user biographical data. The computer-implemented method may include receiving first biometric data having a time-varying characteristic from the user at a first time and receiving second biometric data having the time-varying characteristic from the user at a second time that is later in time than the first time. Further, the computer-implemented method may include determining third biometric data based at least on the first biometric data, the second time, and the time-varying characteristic, and authenticating the user if the third biometric data is within a predetermined threshold of the second biometric data at the second time.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a method for analyzing unstructured multidimensional data with a neural network. The method includes designing the neural network at least in part by defining differential operators conforming with dimensions of the data. The method also includes performing forward propagation at a given convolution layer of the neural network at least in part by: obtaining one or more convolved values at least in part by performing convolution over an object within the data, processing respective convolved values to obtain output, and updating the object based at least in part on the output.

Abstract: A medication dispenser system and use thereof for providing exact personal dosing for a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method for dispensing medications is provided. The method includes the steps of: obtaining patient information and a list of the medications for the patient; calculating a personal dose of each of the medications for the patient using the patient and cross-medication interaction information; and preparing treatments each containing the personal dose of each of the medications in a single treatment. In another aspect a system for dispensing medications includes: a patient information component for obtaining patient information and a list of the medications for the patient; a dosage calculator component for calculating a personal dose of each of the medications for the patient using the patient information; and a medication dispenser component for preparing treatments each containing the personal dose of each of the medications in a single treatment.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose computer-implemented methods, computer program products and computer systems for authenticating a user. The computer-implemented method may include receiving biographical data corresponding to a user. A change rate may be determined based on user biographical data. The computer-implemented method may include receiving first biometric data having a time-varying characteristic from the user at a first time and receiving second biometric data having the time-varying characteristic from the user at a second time that is later in time than the first time. Further, the computer-implemented method may include determining third biometric data based at least on the first biometric data, the second time, and the time-varying characteristic, and authenticating the user if the third biometric data is within a predetermined threshold of the second biometric data at the second time.

Abstract: A medication dispenser system and use thereof for providing exact personal dosing for a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method for dispensing medications is provided. The method includes the steps of: obtaining patient information and a list of the medications for the patient; calculating a personal dose of each of the medications for the patient using the patient and cross-medication interaction information; and preparing treatments each containing the personal dose of each of the medications in a single treatment. In another aspect a system for dispensing medications includes: a patient information component for obtaining patient information and a list of the medications for the patient; a dosage calculator component for calculating a personal dose of each of the medications for the patient using the patient information; and a medication dispenser component for preparing treatments each containing the personal dose of each of the medications in a single treatment.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments disclose an apparatus, a system and method, and a computer program product for removing dental plaque. The exemplary embodiments may include emitting light, detecting reflections of the light, analyzing the reflected light, and determining an amount or location of dental plaque based on the reflected light.

Abstract: Devices, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products that can facilitate estimating orientation and/or identity of an entity that touches a touch screen device are provided. According to an embodiment, a device can comprise a pixelated touch screen that provides a two-dimensional capacitance map in response to detection of one or more entities touching the pixelated touch screen. Capacitance data of the two-dimensional capacitance map is inversely proportional to a distance between fingers of the one or more entities and the pixelated touch screen. The device can further comprise a processor that applies an analytic method to the two-dimensional capacitance map to estimate orientation or identity of the one or more entities.

Abstract: Low-cost techniques for sensing ambient temperatures in a container or package using phase change materials are provided. In one aspect, a temperature sensor is provided. The temperature sensor includes: at least one phase change material configured to transition from an amorphous state to a crystalline state upon exposure to temperatures above a predetermined threshold temperature for a given duration. A method of monitoring temperature exposure of a consumer good using the temperature sensor is also provided.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a controller, a set of data. The set of data includes data of at least one explanatory variable and data of at least one response variable. The method also includes receiving, by the controller, an input that identifies a relevant explanatory variable. The method also includes generating, by the controller, an output data that corresponds to a symbolic expression that represents a relationship between the at least one explanatory variable and the at least one response variable. The symbolic expression is responsive to the identified relevant explanatory variable, and the symbolic expression includes a mathematically stable expression.

Abstract: Free-form discovery of differential equations for modeling a physical system or process under investigation that includes defining a formal language sentence grammar that describes admissible relationships between quantities, and incorporating the use of such grammar for free-(functional) form, automatic discovery of differential equations. The method requires minimum knowledge of the desired differential equation and is universally applicable to ordinary and partial differential equations.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning an optic include cleaning an optic with ultrasonic vibrations. The locations of nodes in a standing wave of the ultrasonic vibrations are changed by changing a frequency of vibration during cleaning.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a method for analyzing unstructured multidimensional data with a neural network. The method includes designing the neural network at least in part by defining differential operators conforming with dimensions of the data. The method also includes performing forward propagation at a given convolution layer of the neural network at least in part by: obtaining one or more convolved values at least in part by performing convolution over an object within the data, processing respective convolved values to obtain output, and updating the object based at least in part on the output.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is presented for optimal experimental design to correct a misspecified model approximating a behavior of a dynamic system. The method includes formulating an experiment, determining experimental settings for configuring controllable experimental parameters based on mutual information and submodularity, measuring informative values associated with each choice of experimental design, as prescribed by the controllable experimental parameters, and learning a correction function based on the measured informative values. The computer-implemented method further includes determining an experimental design setup for gaining information content, and combining the experimental design setup with the experimental settings to construct a corrected model of the dynamic system.

Abstract: Low-cost techniques for sensing ambient temperatures in a container or package using phase change materials are provided. In one aspect, a temperature sensor is provided. The temperature sensor includes: at least one phase change material configured to transition from an amorphous state to a crystalline state upon exposure to temperatures above a predetermined threshold temperature for a given duration. A method of monitoring temperature exposure of a consumer good using the temperature sensor is also provided.

Abstract: Techniques for automatically eradicating microorganisms (e.g., germs, bacteria, and/or viruses) from appliance handles using ultraviolet (UV) light are provided. In one aspect, a system for eradicating biological contaminants from a handle on an appliance door is provided. The system includes a UV light emitter for producing UV disinfecting light during a cleaning cycle; and a waveguide coating on the handle, coupled to the UV light emitter, for propagating the UV disinfecting light over a surface of the handle. The system can also include a control module for controlling the UV light emitter; and at least one sensor for providing data to the control module as to when to initiate or halt a cleaning cycle. A method for eradicating biological contaminants from a handle on an appliance door using the present system is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating output of a simulation model in a simulation system are described. In an example, a processor may retrieve observed output data from a memory. The observed output data may be generated based on a simulation operator of a simulation model. The processor may further optimize a generalization error of a distance measure between the observed output data and model output data. The model output data may be generated based on a high-fidelity operator. The processor may further determine a correction operator based on the optimized generalization error of the distance measure. The processor may further append the correction operator to the simulation operator to produce a supplemented operator. The processor may further generate supplemented output data by applying the simulation model with the supplemented operator on a set of inputs.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and computer system for automatically limiting the swing angle of a vehicle door to not hit nearby moving objects, including predicting that a moving object will move to be within a predetermined distance of the door and predicting the distance the moving object will be from the door, determining a swing angle extent of an opening of the door that will avoid hitting the moving object and actuating a door controller to limit the swing angle of the door. Historical data on the speed the door is opened can be used in determining the door swing angle. The current position and velocity of the moving object relative to the door of the vehicle is estimated based on signals received from sensors attached to the vehicle.