Abstract: Described are embodiments for generating a post-optical proximity correction (OPC) result for a mask using a target pattern and reference layer patterns. Images of the target pattern and reference layers are provided as an input to a machine learning (ML) model to generate a post-OPC image. The images may be input separately or combined into a composite image (e.g., using a linear function) and input to the ML model. The images are rendered from pattern data. For example, a target pattern image is rendered from a target pattern to be printed on a substrate, and a reference layer image such as dummy pattern image is rendered from dummy pattern. The ML model is trained to generate the post-OPC image using multiple images associated with target patterns and reference layers, and using a reference post-OPC image of the target pattern. The post-OPC image may be used to generate a post-OPC mask.

Abstract: A composition, a gas diffusion electrode, and a method for fabricating the same is disclosed. In an example, the composition includes carbon supported carboxyl surface functionalized silver nanoparticles. The gas diffusion electrode can be fabricated with the carbon supported carboxyl surface functionalized silver nanoparticles and deployed in a membrane electrode assembly for various applications.

Abstract: Orthosis device and related methods for controlling the device to counteract a gravitational force exerted on the person without directing the orthosis device in a pre-determined pattern of motion.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film which exhibits elastic-like behavior along at least one axis when stretched or elongated and then released. The thermoplastic film comprises a plurality of raised rib-like elements extending in a direction perpendicular to a main surface of the thermoplastic film. The thermoplastic film further includes a plurality of web areas positioned about the plurality of raised rib-like elements. The plurality of raised rib-like elements and plurality of web areas are arranged in a complex pattern. The complex pattern provides visual and tactile cues as the films are stretched or elongated. The complex pattern can cause the thermoplastic film to have a complex stretch profile.

Abstract: Methods are provided, such as a method of interacting with a large language model (LLM), including the step of a processing system using a structured, machine-readable representation of data that conforms to a machine-readable language, such as a universal language, to provide new context data for the LLM, in order to improve the output, such as continuation text output, generated by the LLM in response to a prompt; and such as a method of interacting with a LLM, including the step of providing continuation data generated by the LLM to a processing system that uses a structured, machine-readable representation of data that conforms to a machine-readable language, such as a universal language, in which the processing system is configured to analyse the continuation output generated by the LLM in response to a prompt to enable an improved version of that continuation output to be provided to a user. Related computer systems are provided.

Abstract: Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) data transmissions are provided with a forward-predictive precoding matrix to mitigate the effects of a change in a state of a communication channel. First and second soundings are performed, at first and second times, to a receive antenna over a channel and, responsive to each of the soundings, first and second Channel State Information (CSI) are received. Based on the first and second CSI, a change in a state of the channel over a time period between the first and second time is determined. Based on the change in the state of the channel, a forward-predictive channel state matrix and/or a forward-predictive precoding matrix are determined that reflect a state of the channel at a future time and that are consistent with the determined change in the state over the time period. The forward-predictive precoding matrix is applied to a data transmission.

Abstract: A multi-way liftgate assembly providing a plurality of dividers dividing the rear cargo area of a passenger vehicle into a plurality of secure areas assessable from a plurality of panels forming a liftgate to provide controlled access to one or more of those compartments. The vehicle operator has secure control of which portions of the cargo area can be selectively accessed. The multi-way liftgate assembly provides multiple secure openings to the cargo area of a vehicle that typically has only one secure opening to the cargo area.

Abstract: A loose coupling between Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices and environmental sensors is generated. Once the loose coupling has been generated, conditions in a physical environment can be managed utilizing the loosely coupled devices. For example, a hybrid machine learning/expert system can be utilized to activate the IoT devices in an environment to achieve a desired condition in an optimized manner.

Abstract: A loose coupling between Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices and environmental sensors is generated. Once the loose coupling has been generated, conditions in a physical environment can be managed utilizing the loosely coupled devices. For example, a hybrid machine learning/expert system can be utilized to activate the IoT devices in an environment to achieve a desired condition in an optimized manner.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein provide improvements over existing systems by dynamically controlling communication connections between two or more computing devices based on the detection of specific events. Instead of requiring a device, such as an IoT device, to be continually connected to a network or a remote device, the techniques disclosed herein enable the device to remain offline until a specific event is detected. The disclosed technologies can avoid always-on network configurations while providing a desired functionality for an IoT device. For instance, some devices only connect with other computing devices or at network in response to detection of an event, then disconnect after an exchange of specific information. Such technologies can significantly reduce the power consumption of a device by only invoking connections at appropriate times.

Abstract: A communications link between a computing device and an external device is monitored. A driver for the communications link is executed on the computing device. The driver is configured to monitor data traffic over the communications link. Data indicative of the monitored data traffic is received from the driver. The data is sent to an analysis function configured to identify a condition of the communications link based on accumulated data indicative of the data traffic. Data indicative of an identified condition of the communications link is received from the analytics function. An indication of the identified condition is rendered on a display device of the computing device.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein provide improvements over existing systems by dynamically controlling communication connections between two or more computing devices based on the detection of specific events. Instead of requiring a device, such as an IoT device, to be continually connected to a network or a remote device, the techniques disclosed herein enable the device to remain offline until a specific event is detected. The disclosed technologies can avoid always-on network configurations while providing a desired functionality for an IoT device. For instance, some devices only connect with other computing devices or at network in response to detection of an event, then disconnect after an exchange of specific information. Such technologies can significantly reduce the power consumption of a device by only invoking connections at appropriate times.

Abstract: Cellular network communication functionality of a device is extended to another device that may or may not include cellular communications functionality. The cellular network communications functionality is extended over a datalink layer communication channel that is established between the devices. A cellular data channel is established over the datalink layer communication channel via a cellular interface translator of a server device and a cellular interface translator of a client device. Communication data is transmitted between the cellular communication hardware system of the server device and the cellular interface translator of the client device via the cellular data channel generated over the datalink layer communication channel.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides a computing device for communication between an application executing at an application level of the computing device and a remote sensor located on a remote computing device. The remote sensor has a kernel level sensor interface supporting a sensor data format and is connected to the computing device via a communications network. The computing device includes an application interface supporting an application interface format. The application interface communicates sensor data with the application according to the application interface format. A tethered sensor driver translator translates the sensor data between the application interface format and the sensor data format. A network driver interface communicates the sensor data between the tethered sensor driver translator and a network driver of the computing device. The network driver is configured to communicate the sensor data with the remote sensor via the communications network.

Abstract: An apparatus may be manipulated using non-touch or hover techniques. Hover techniques may be associated with zooming, virtual feedback, authentication, and other operations. For example, a mobile device may receive data indicative of a hover gesture. The hover gesture may be sensed proximate to a rear of the mobile device. The level of zoom of a rendered image may be altered based on the hover gesture.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling audio volume output by a paired device are described. A first notification indicative of a change to a first volume by a first audio output device generated. The first notification comprises a first identifier of the first audio output device. A first record indicative of a volume of audio is stored. The first record is indexed by the first identifier. A second notification indicative of an audio stream being redirected from the first audio output device to a second audio output device is generated. The second notification comprises a second identifier of the second audio output device. A second record indicative of a second volume of audio output by the second device is retrieved. The second record is retrieved based at least in part on the second identifier. The second audio output device outputs audio at the second volume, based at least in part on the second record.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies are described herein for providing automated network connection sharing. Techniques disclosed herein can initiate Internet connection sharing between a first computer and a second computer, wherein the Internet connection sharing enables the first computer to function as a host to provide Internet access to the second computer. If there is a break in the connection, a system determines if the second computer is in proximity to the first computer. If it is determined that the first computer is in proximity to the second computer, the techniques disclosed herein verify access rights. Once the access rights are verified, the system automatically establishes Internet connection sharing between the first computer and the second computer. The techniques disclosed herein enable access to a service for sharing a network connection without requiring user interaction.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a location detector configured to determine a current device location and a location-based access controller configured to determine whether the current device location satisfies at least one predefined secure location criteria and to selectively preserve or disable a current user authentication session based on the determination.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a low-energy-consumption display configured to display first information and a transparent high-energy-consumption display positioned with an area overlapping the low-energy-consumption display in a manner such that the first information is visible to a user through the area when the transparent high-energy-consumption display is in a sleep mode.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling audio volume output by a paired device are described. A first notification indicative of a change to a first volume by a first audio output device generated. The first notification comprises a first identifier of the first audio output device. A first record indicative of a volume of audio is stored. The first record is indexed by the first identifier. A second notification indicative of an audio stream being redirected from the first audio output device to a second audio output device is generated. The second notification comprises a second identifier of the second audio output device. A second record indicative of a second volume of audio output by the second device is retrieved. The second record is retrieved based at least in part on the second identifier. The second audio output device outputs audio at the second volume, based at least in part on the second record.