Abstract: Systems and methods for Deep Learning techniques based multi-purpose conversational agents for processing natural language queries. The traditional systems and methods provide for conversational systems for processing natural language queries but do not employ Deep Learning techniques, and thus are unable to process large number of intents. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for Deep Learning techniques based multi-purpose conversational agents for processing the natural language queries by defining and logically integrating a plurality of components comprising of multi-purpose conversational agents, identifying an appropriate agent to process one or more natural language queries by a High Level Intent Identification technique, predicting a probable user intent, classifying the query, and generate a set of responses by querying or updating one or more knowledge graphs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for handling a data path creation in a quick user datagram protocol (UDP) Internet connection (QUIC) session in a wireless network system. The method includes receiving, by an electronic device, at least one request from at least one application for processing at least one object, determining at least one network condition based on the plurality of parameters associated with the electronic device, determining whether the at least one network condition meets a network criteria, and creating a number of data paths within the QUIC session based on the determination.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for to improving optical wireless communications based on mobility patterns. In various embodiments, one or more mobility patterns observed in an area over time may be determined (302). The area may be illuminated by one or more lighting units (102) configured to transmit information using optical wireless communications (“OWC”). An applicable mobility pattern may be selected (308) from the one or more mobility patterns. Based on the selected mobility pattern, usage in the area of a plurality of OWC-based mobile apps (230) may be predicted (310). One or more OWC resources of at least one of the one or more lighting units may be allocated (312) for transmission of data to one or more of the plurality of OWC-based mobile apps operating on one or more mobile devices operated within the area. In various embodiments, the allocating may be based at least in part on the predicted usage.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides method and apparatus for managing kernel services in multi-core system. Embodiments herein provide a method for managing kernel services in a multi-core system. The method includes configuring a lock for a kernel and object-specific locks for shared resources of the kernel and parallel processing IPC services for different shared resources on a plurality of cores of the multi-core system using the object-specific locks.

Abstract: A system and method for calculating real-time carbon emissions at a distribution substation level and at an individual device level is disclosed. A substation controller is provided at the utility substation that is in operable communication with one or more devices via a demand response protocol, the demand response protocol including demand response signals transferrable from the substation controller to the one or more devices and demand response signals transferrable from the one or more devices to the substation controller. A carbon emissions calculator module is embedded in the substation controller and/or the devices that is programmed to identify or receive power consumption data from respective devices and calculate carbon emissions for the respective devices based on the power consumption data. Carbon emissions data may be provided to the substation controller to provide for a determination and output of the calculated carbon emissions for each of the one more devices.

Abstract: A layer of ferroelectric material is incorporated into the gate contact of a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET), i.e., outside of the device active area. Flexibility in the deposition and patterning of the ferroelectric layer geometry allows for efficient matching between the capacitance of the ferroelectric layer and the capacitance of the gate, providing a step-up voltage transformer, decreased threshold voltage, and a sub-threshold swing for the device of less than 60 mV/decade.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to techniques for performing secure ranging wireless communication. A first wireless device may receive a ranging packet from a second wireless device in a wireless manner. The ranging packet may include a first random sequence portion and a second random sequence portion. The first wireless device may perform one or more channel and noise estimations for the ranging packet. The first wireless device may perform one or more security checks for the ranging packet based on any or all of the first random sequence portion, the second random sequence portion, or the channel and noise estimation(s).

Abstract: A system adapted to identify a router port corresponding to a DWDM device port is disclosed. A port identification server gathers and accumulates time series traffic data for a port of a DWDM device and plurality of router ports. The port identification server compares the time series traffic data for the port of the DWDM device with the time series data for router ports in order to determine which one of the router ports has data transmitted therefrom and received thereat that best fits or corresponds to the data received at and sent from the DWDM port. The port identification server identifies the router port that has time series data traffic that most closely matches the data traffic at the DWDM port as connected to the DWDM port.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a novel command coverage analyzer is disclosed. Combinations of commands, options, arguments, and values of a product are extracted, customer environment and uses are considered, and a more comprehensive and accurate quality of software process and metric is provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating cancer. In particular, provided herein are compositions, methods, and uses of inhibitors of ARlnc1 for treating cancer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a frame for mounting in a rack in a position adjacent and external to a network device supported by the rack and a filter module for holding a filter for filtering air entering an air inlet of the network device. The frame comprises an opening for receiving the filter module and positions the filter adjacent to the air inlet of the network device when installed on the rack.

Abstract: A system and method is described for receiving audible speech from a user and detecting stuttering by the user. A log is interrogated to determine the at least one word that is causing the stuttering. The word that is causing the stuttering is presented to the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical multi layer tablet comprising a controlled release part with mirabegron and an immediate release part wherein the immediate release formulation comprises: solifenacin succinate and a water insoluble diluent in an amount of 50 to 99% w/w relative to the total weight of the immediate release part of the tablet. The invention further relates to the use of said composition as a medicament, particularly in the treatment of urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Waste chute devices and methods for using the same are provided. In some embodiments, a method for operating waste chutes comprises: receiving, using a hardware processor of a waste chute device, an identity associated with a user of the waste chute device; in response to receiving the identity associated with the user, allowing, using the hardware processor, a door of the waste chute device to be opened; determining, using the hardware processor, a number of items and at least one type associated with the items that have been placed in an opening of the waste chute device; determining, using the hardware processor, that the door of the waste chute device has been closed; updating, using the hardware processor, information associated with the user based on the number of items and the at least one type of items that have been placed in the opening of the waste chute device; and providing, using the hardware processor, the user with the updated information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of central nervous system pathology treatment through selective hypothermia. Brain and spinal cord cooling is achieved through a closed loop catheter system inserted directly into the cerebrospinal fluid space. The catheter comprises of a portion that dilates in a pulsatile or peristaltic fashion and facilitates circulation of the cooled cerebrospinal fluid.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing compromised sensors in multi-tiered virtualized environments. A method includes determining a lineage for a process within the network and then evaluating, through knowledge of the lineage, the source of the command that initiated the process. The method includes capturing data from a plurality of capture agents at different layers of a network, each capture agent of the plurality of capture agents configured to observe network activity at a particular location in the network, developing, based on the data, a lineage for a process associated with the network activity and, based on the lineage, identifying an anomaly within the network.

Abstract: Techniques are described for schema lifecycle management. In one example, a method includes dividing, with one or more processing devices, a plurality of statements of a data definition language (DDL) script into a plurality of groups, the plurality of groups configured to be executed in parallel by a persistence layer. The method further includes assigning, with the one or more processing devices, one or more of the plurality of groups to a plurality of worker applications. The method further includes executing, with the one or more processing devices, constituent statements of the plurality of statements of the DDL script within each group of the plurality of groups by the plurality of worker applications in a session.

Abstract: A camera selection system and method for automatically selecting an appropriate camera to use for capturing photos and videos is provided. The method includes the steps of detecting that a camera application has been opened, activating a first camera and a second camera of the mobile device, analyzing a feed received from the first camera and a feed received from the second camera to detect whether a face is present in a field of view of the first camera or the second camera, determining that the user intends to use the first camera based on a detection of the face in the field of view of the first camera, deactivating the second camera in response to the determining and displaying the feed received from the first camera on the main display of the mobile device for viewing by the user while using the camera application.

Abstract: Online retailers may operate one or more services configured to detect requests generated by automated agents. A CAPTCHA may be transmitted in response to requests generated by automated agents. The CAPTCHAs may include queries requesting market data corresponding to items offered for sale on an electronic commerce website operated by the online retailer. The response to the queries may be stored by one or more services of the online retailer and used as market data for the electronic commerce website. The market data may be used to notify customers about one or more items offered for sale on the electronic commerce website.