Abstract: A dispatcher virtual assistant (DVA) that can augment the capability of emergency dispatchers while reducing human errors. Major functions of the DVA include updating an emergency incident's status in real time, recommending or reminding the dispatcher to take proper actions at the right timing, answering the dispatcher's inquiries for task-related information, and fulfilling the dispatcher's request for an incident report. The DVA system includes a dispatcher language model based on machine-learning and deep-learning algorithms, for extracting the status of a live incident from incoming incident logs, and for processing and answering inquiries or requests from the dispatcher. It is customizable for different types of emergencies and for different local communities. The DVA can be used in tandem with an existing CAD system.

Abstract: An efficient structure and methodology are provided for communicating in a network using a contract implemented in a packet or frame. In various embodiments, a user can generate a contract clause having a constraint for communicating in the network, and determine a communication layer at which to process the constraint during communication in the network. The user device can insert the contract clause in a position in a packet corresponding to the communication layer and can transmit the packet from the user device. In various embodiments, a network node that receives a packet can identify a contract clause in a packet and can process a constraint from the contract clause. The network node can track performance of the constraint and provide accountability in response to the tracking of the performance with respect to terms associated with the constraint in the contract clause.

Abstract: Systems and methods of instant-messaging bot for robotic process automation (RPA) and robotic textual-content extraction from digital images include a chatbot application, a software RPA manager, and an instant-messaging (IM) platform, all built for an enterprise. The enterprise IM platform is connected to one or more public IM platforms over the Internet. The RPA manager contains multiple modules of enterprise workflows and receives instructions from the enterprise chatbot for executing individual workflows. The system allows enterprise users connected to the enterprise IM platform, and external users connected to the public IM platforms, to use instant messaging to initiate enterprise workflows that are automated with the help of the enterprise chatbot and delivered via instant messaging. Furthermore, textual-content extraction from digital images is incorporated in the RPA manager as an enterprise workflow, and provides improved convolutional neural network (CNN) methods for textual-content extraction.

Abstract: A MEMS die includes a substrate having an opening formed therein, and a diaphragm attached around a periphery thereof to the substrate and over the opening, wherein the diaphragm comprises first and second spaced apart layers. A backplate is disposed between the first and second spaced apart layers. One or more columnar supports are disposed through holes disposed through the backplate and connecting the first and second spaced apart layers. At least a partial vacuum exists between at least a portion of the first and second spaced apart layers. The first layer further comprises interior and exterior sub-layers at least proximate to each of the one or more columnar supports, wherein the interior sub-layers include one or more apertures disposed therethrough.

Abstract: A dispatcher virtual assistant (DVA) that can augment the capability of emergency dispatchers while reducing human errors. Major functions of the DVA include updating an emergency incident's status in real time, recommending or reminding the dispatcher to take proper actions at the right timing, answering the dispatcher's inquiries for task-related information, and fulfilling the dispatcher's request for an incident report. The DVA system includes a dispatcher language model based on machine-learning and deep-learning algorithms, for extracting the status of a live incident from incoming incident logs, and for processing and answering inquiries or requests from the dispatcher. It is customizable for different types of emergencies and for different local communities. The DVA can be used in tandem with an existing CAD system.

Abstract: A MEMS die includes a substrate having an opening formed therein, and a diaphragm attached around a periphery thereof to the substrate and over the opening, wherein the diaphragm comprises first and second spaced apart layers. A backplate is disposed between the first and second spaced apart layers. One or more columnar supports are disposed through holes disposed through the backplate and connecting the first and second spaced apart layers. At least a partial vacuum exists between at least a portion of the first and second spaced apart layers. The first layer further comprises interior and exterior sub-layers at least proximate to each of the one or more columnar supports, wherein the interior sub-layers include one or more apertures disposed therethrough.

Abstract: Methods for synchronizing a client application user interface (UI) state of content of a client application on a client device corresponding with a host application on a host device are presented, the method including: receiving an update on the host application; transmitting a request for remote notification to the client device to synchronize the UI state of content of the client application responsive to receiving the event; displaying a notification corresponding with the request for remote notification on the client device indicating content is available to the client device; selecting the notification; launching the client application on the client device; transmitting a synchronizing request by the client device to the host device; enabling a synchronization mode of the host application; determining a host application UI state; transmitting content data associated with the UI state of the host application to the client device; and displaying the client application UI state based on the content data fro

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to identifying and utilizing head and eye gestures, using a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device may include an electrooculography electrode configured to provide first feedback to one or more processors as well as an inertial measurement unit configured to provide second feedback to the one or more processors. The first feedback may correspond to eye movement, and the second feedback may correspond to head movement. The wearable computing device may also include the one or more processors which may be configured to use the first feedback and these second feedback to determine whether the head movement and eye movement correspond to a trigger for an action as well as to cause the wearable computing device to perform the action based on the determination.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a dural elevating and cutting apparatus and methods of use are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A system and method of instant-messaging bot that provide a chatbot and human agents working in accord in communicating with users over a public instant-messaging (IM) platform includes a chatbot application and an IM platform, both built for an enterprise. The enterprise IM platform is connected to the chatbot application and separately connected to one or more public IM platforms via the Internet. The chatbot application contains software for receiving, processing, analyzing and responding to human-generated messages in a human-like manner. The enterprise IM platform contains software for managing traffic of IM messages exchanged among the chatbot, one or more human agents connected to the enterprise IM platform, and any user connected to one of the public IM platforms.

Abstract: Methods for synchronizing a client application user interface (UI) state of content of a client application on a client device corresponding with a host application on a host device are presented, the method including: receiving an update on the host application; transmitting a request for remote notification to the client device to synchronize the UI state of content of the client application responsive to receiving the event; displaying a notification corresponding with the request for remote notification on the client device indicating content is available to the client device; selecting the notification; launching the client application on the client device; transmitting a synchronizing request by the client device to the host device; enabling a synchronization mode of the host application; determining a host application UI state; transmitting content data associated with the UI state of the host application to the client device; and displaying the client application UI state based on the content data fro

Abstract: An attachment to an e-mail message is replaced with a URL before that message is delivered to an end user, thus providing more time to perform a better scan at a cloud server computer. The attachment is removed from the e-mail message and sent to the cloud server computer for a dynamic scan and a static scan which will likely include updates better able to detect malicious software. The e-mail message with the URL is delivered to the end user and there is a delay before the end user reads the message or attempts to open the attachment. An artificial delay may be introduced at an e-mail gateway before the message is delivered to the end-user. If the attachment is benign then the end user is allowed to download it via the URL; if the attachment is malicious then the end user is only given a warning message.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to identifying and utilizing head and eye gestures, using a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device may include an electrooculography electrode configured to provide first feedback to one or more processors as well as an inertial measurement unit configured to provide second feedback to the one or more processors. The first feedback may correspond to eye movement, and the second feedback may correspond to head movement. The wearable computing device may also include the one or more processors which may be configured to use the first feedback and these second feedback to determine whether the head movement and eye movement correspond to a trigger for an action as well as to cause the wearable computing device to perform the action based on the determination.

Abstract: Systems and methods of instant-messaging bot for robotic process automation (RPA) and robotic textual-content extraction from digital images include a chatbot application, a software RPA manager, and an instant-messaging (IM) platform, all built for an enterprise. The enterprise IM platform is connected to one or more public IM platforms over the Internet. The RPA manager contains multiple modules of enterprise workflows and receives instructions from the enterprise chatbot for executing individual workflows. The system allows enterprise users connected to the enterprise IM platform, and external users connected to the public IM platforms, to use instant messaging to initiate enterprise workflows that are automated with the help of the enterprise chatbot and delivered via instant messaging. Furthermore, textual-content extraction from digital images is incorporated in the RPA manager as an enterprise workflow, and provides improved convolutional neural network (CNN) methods for textual-content extraction.

Abstract: A system and method of instant-messaging bot that provide a chatbot and human agents working in accord in communicating with users over a public instant-messaging (IM) platform includes a chatbot application and an IM platform, both built for an enterprise. The enterprise IM platform is connected to the chatbot application and separately connected to one or more public IM platforms via the Internet. The chatbot application contains software for receiving, processing, analyzing and responding to human-generated messages in a human-like manner. The enterprise IM platform contains software for managing traffic of IM messages exchanged among the chatbot, one or more human agents connected to the enterprise IM platform, and any user connected to one of the public IM platforms.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is related to the growth of carbon-based nanostructures and associated systems and products. Certain embodiments are related to carbon-based nanostructure growth using active growth materials comprising alkali metals and/or alkaline earth metals. In some embodiments, the growth of carbon-based nanostructures is performed at relatively low temperatures.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to identifying and utilizing head and eye gestures, using a wearable computing device. The wearable computing device may include an electrooculography electrode configured to provide first feedback to one or more processors as well as an inertial measurement unit configured to provide second feedback to the one or more processors. The first feedback may correspond to eye movement, and the second feedback may correspond to head movement. The wearable computing device may also include the one or more processors which may be configured to use the first feedback and these second feedback to determine whether the head movement and eye movement correspond to a trigger for an action as well as to cause the wearable computing device to perform the action based on the determination.

Abstract: A server and a number of client devices are connected via a network. Interactive objects are initiated in one of the client devices and delivered to any number of other client devices over the network. Real-time interactions between the object sender and the object receiver(s) can then be engaged using event-triggering mechanisms built into the client devices and applied onto the objects, and be coordinated by a coordinating module in the server. The interactive objects may carry instructions for event-triggered loading, activating and execution of functional widgets, such as workflows or collaborations, stored in the same server or elsewhere on the network. Once loaded in a client device, a widget needs not to be reloaded upon further use. Furthermore, the coordinating module may be linked to a machine-learning module in the same server or elsewhere on the network.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is related to the growth of carbon-based nanostructures and associated systems and products. Certain embodiments are related to carbon-based nanostructure growth using active growth materials comprising alkali metals and/or alkaline earth metals. In some embodiments, the growth of carbon-based nanostructures is performed at relatively low temperatures.

Abstract: Methods for synchronizing a client application user interface (UI) state of content of a client application on a client device corresponding with a host application on a host device are presented, the method including: receiving an update on the host application; transmitting a request for remote notification to the client device to synchronize the UI state of content of the client application responsive to receiving the event; displaying a notification corresponding with the request for remote notification on the client device indicating content is available to the client device; selecting the notification; launching the client application on the client device; transmitting a synchronizing request by the client device to the host device; enabling a synchronization mode of the host application; determining a host application UI state; transmitting content data associated with the UI state of the host application to the client device; and displaying the client application UI state based on the content data fro