Abstract: A smart sensing architecture (100) includes smart meters (102) and processing units (104). The smart meters (102) generate and transmit multidimensional data streams to the processing units (104). A processing unit (104) determines an optimum batch size for a multidimensional data stream and generates a multidimensional batch of data. The processing unit (104) reduces dimensionality of the multidimensional batch of data using principal component analysis to generate a low-dimensional batch of data and performs compressive sampling on the low-dimensional batch of data to generate a compressed batch of data, thereby saving bandwidth of transmission.

Abstract: Systems, methods, articles of manufacture, and computer program products to generate decision trees are described. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method to generate a machine learning decision tree model may include, via at least one processor of a computing device, determining a set of numeric variables for each of the plurality of categorical variables, determining an event rate for each of the plurality of categorical variables, determining, using training data, a plurality of splits for assigning the plurality of categorical variables to nodes of the machine learning decision tree model, wherein the plurality of splits comprises a plurality of multi-categorical splits assigning multiple of the plurality of categorical variables to a single node based on the event rate, and accessing data to generate the machine learning decision tree model comprising a plurality of nodes, at least a portion of the nodes assigned one of the plurality of multi-categorical splits.

Abstract: A method and system operable for: receiving a search query including search terms; using a machine learning module, selecting features of the search terms and mapping an association between the search terms and a domain object, thereby generating a domain object classification; tagging the domain object with the domain object classification; and using the domain object tagged with the domain object classification to conduct a subsequent search. Conducting the subsequent search includes: receiving a subsequent search query including subsequent search terms; tokenizing the subsequent search terms; finding permutations of the tokenized subsequent search terms; matching the subsequent search terms to the domain object tagged with the domain object classification; and displaying subsequent search results via a user interface.

Abstract: A computer system includes processing circuitry configured to simulate, using electrical multi-battery models, the performance of a propulsion electrical energy storage system of a vehicle based on logged vehicle routes of the vehicle, the electrical energy storage system comprising multiple electrical energy storage packs, predict a lifetime of the electrical energy storage system based on the simulated performance of the propulsion electrical energy storage system and extrapolating forward assuming a worst-case aging rate; if the predicted lifetime exceeds a predetermined lifetime, indicate that an electrical energy storage pack downgrade replacement is required, and reduce a state of charge window of the electrical energy storage system at a rate such that a predetermined minimum state of charge window is not reached before a planned electrical energy storage pack downgrade replacement.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example methodology implementing the disclosed techniques includes receiving an input to register a device for tracking, the input comprising registration data specifying the device and one or more components in the device to register for tracking and a minimum acceptance criterion for each of the one or more components, the minimum acceptance criterion for a registered component defines a minimum threshold percentage of votes needed to approve a modification to the registered component. The method also includes recording the device identifier and the registration data related to the device in a device ledger, generating a rule execution set for the device ledger, the rule execution set comprising one or more rules pertaining to approval of requests to modify the device, and processing requests to modify the device or the one or more registered components in the device based on the specified minimum acceptance criterion and the rule execution set.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure for tailoring a die stiffness. The semiconductor structure may include a packaging substrate, a lid, and a first semiconductor die between the packaging substrate and the lid. The first semiconductor die may have a frontside attached to the packaging substrate that has semiconductor devices. The first semiconductor die may also have a backside, opposite the frontside, that has grooves less than a thickness of the first semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a channel having layers of silicon separated from each other; a metal gate in contact with the layers of silicon; source/drain regions adjacent to the metal gate; a frontside power rail extending through the layers of silicon; a dielectric separating the frontside power rail from the metal gate; a via-connect buried power rail extending through the dielectric and coupling the frontside power rail to the source/drain regions; and a backside power rail coupled to the frontside power rail. The layers of silicon are wrapped on three sides by the metal gate.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may obtain with one or more image sensors at a first time period, a first set of images each comprising a plurality of pixels depicting a ground area and a first target agricultural object positioned in the ground area. The system may emit a first fluid projectile of a first fluid at the first target agricultural object. The system may obtain with the one or more image sensors at a second time period, a second set of images each comprising a plurality of pixels depicting the ground area and the agricultural object. The system may compare the first image with the second image to determine a change in pixels between at least a first image of the first set of images and at least a second image of the second set of images.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may obtain imagery of emitted fluid projectiles at intended target locations. The system may identify positional parameters of a spraying head and/or motors used to maneuver the spraying head to emit the fluid projectile. The system may generate a calibration or lookup table based on a three-dimensional coordinate of the intended target location and of the positional parameters of the spraying head. The system may then use the lookup table to perform subsequent spray operations.

Abstract: A system includes a memory device including multiple memory cells and a processing device operatively coupled to the memory device. The processing device is to receive a first read command at a first time. The processing device is further to receive a second read command at a second time. The processing device is further to determine that the first read command and the second read command are directed to an at least partially same set of memory cells of the plurality of memory cells. The processing device is further to perform a media management operation with respect to the at least partially same set of memory cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a graphene-based dispersion. Said dispersion is characterized by the presence of graphene at a concentration ranging from about 0.0001% (w/w) to about 20% (w/w). The present disclosure further provides a method of preparing the graphene-based dispersion comprising mixing components of the graphene-based dispersion in a high shear mixer. The graphene-based dispersion of the present disclosure is characterized by beneficial features such as but not limited to homogeneity and stability. Further provided in the present disclosure are applications of the graphene-based dispersion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a stacked device having a first epitaxial region and a second epitaxial region vertically displaced from the first epitaxial region. The first epitaxial region comprising an asymmetric profile with a horizontal protrusion.

Abstract: A system may include a memory device comprising a plurality of memory blocks, and a processing device to, responsive to receiving a request to read a memory block from the memory device, determine a time difference between a current time and a timestamp associated with the memory block, determine whether the time difference satisfies a first threshold increment criterion, responsive to determining that the time difference satisfies the first threshold increment criterion, increment a read counter associated with the memory block by a first increment value associated with the first threshold increment criterion, determine that the read counter associated with the memory block satisfies a threshold scan criterion, and responsive to determining that the read counter satisfies the threshold scan criterion, perform a media scan with respect to the memory block.

Abstract: Polymer fiber or corresponding fabric including graphene and/or its derivative(s), wherein the graphene including polymer fabric is characterized by feature selected from the group consisting of anti-microbial, antistatic, wicking, thermal cooling, anti-odour, and ultraviolet protection, or any combination thereof. The graphene including polymer fiber or fabric shows several further beneficial properties including but not limited to good/excellent washing fastness, rubbing fastness, perspiration fastness, sublimation fastness, and light fastness. A process by which the graphene and/or its derivative(s) is incorporated in a polymer during its synthesis. The polymer is subsequently drawn into a fiber or fabric, and is capable of being converted into commercial products. A method to improve the aforementioned properties in a polymer fiber or fabric.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, by a processing device, data indicative of locations of defects of a substrate. The method further includes generating an image indicating the locations of the defects. The method further includes providing the image indicating the locations of the defects to a trained machine learning model. The method further includes obtaining, as output from the trained machine learning model, a classification of the locations of the defects. The method further includes performing a corrective action in view of the output from the trained machine learning model.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may obtain imagery of emitted fluid projectiles at intended target locations. The system may identify positional parameters of a spraying head and/or motors used to maneuver the spraying head to emit the fluid projectile. The system may generate a calibration or lookup table based on a three-dimensional coordinate of the intended target location and of the positional parameters of the spraying head. The system may then use the lookup table to perform subsequent spray operations.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may obtain with one or more image sensors at a first time period, a first set of images each comprising a plurality of pixels depicting a ground area and a first target agricultural object positioned in the ground area. The system may emit a first fluid projectile of a first fluid at the first target agricultural object. The system may obtain with the one or more image sensors at a second time period, a second set of images each comprising a plurality of pixels depicting the ground area and the agricultural object. The system may compare the first image with the second image to determine a change in pixels between at least a first image of the first set of images and at least a second image of the second set of images.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a channel having layers of silicon separated from each other; a metal gate in contact with the layers of silicon; source/drain regions adjacent to the metal gate; a frontside power rail extending through the layers of silicon; a dielectric separating the frontside power rail from the metal gate; a via-connect buried power rail extending through the dielectric and coupling the frontside power rail to the source/drain regions; and a backside power rail coupled to the frontside power rail. The layers of silicon are wrapped on three sides by the metal gate.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for a processor to determine an operational mode based on metadata for a page table. In an embodiment, an instruction fetch unit of the processor detects a pointer to a next instruction, in a sequence of instructions, which is to be prepared for execution with a core of the processor. Based on the pointer, a page table is identified as including an entry which indicates a location of the instruction. The page table includes, or otherwise corresponds to, metadata which comprises an identifier of an operational mode of the processor. Based on the metadata, the processor is transitioned to the operational mode in preparation for an execution of the instruction. In another embodiment, the operational mode is one of multiple operational modes which each correspond to a different instruction set architecture.

Abstract: A method of determines one or more voltage threshold values for controlling a cooling of battery cells. The method includes determining, during e.g. charging of the battery cells, a charging voltage threshold value for starting or increasing a battery cell cooling, corresponding to a voltage across a reference set of battery cells at which a rate of change of temperature with respect to voltage of the reference set goes above a charging temperature rate threshold value. A method for using such one or more voltage threshold values for controlling a cooling of the battery cells, by comparing a measured voltage across the battery cells against the voltage threshold value(s) is also provided.