Abstract: Methods of a scan partitioning a circuit are disclosed. One method includes calculating a power score for circuit cells within a circuit design based on physical cell parameters of the circuit cells. For each of the circuit cells, the circuit cell is assigned to a scan group according to the power score for the circuit cell and a total power score for each scan group. A plurality of scan chains is formed. Each of the scan chains is formed from the circuit cells in a corresponding scan group based at least in part on placement data within the circuit design for each of the circuit cells. Interconnect power consumption can be assessed to determine routing among circuit cells in the scan chains.

Abstract: A method executed at least partially by a processor includes creating a plurality of groups of paths from a plurality of paths in an integrated circuit (IC) layout diagram. Each group among the plurality of groups has a dominant feature among a plurality of features of the plurality of paths. The dominant features of the plurality of groups are different from each other. The method further includes testing at least one path in a group among the plurality of groups. The method also includes, in response to the testing indicating that the at least one path fails, modifying at least one of the IC layout diagram, at least a portion of at least one library having cells included in the IC layout diagram, or a manufacturing process for manufacturing an IC corresponding to the IC layout diagram.

Abstract: A method for validating timestamps issued by a first node in a communications network, when the first node goes offline. A platform detects disconnection of the first node and triggers a selected second node of the communications network to acquire counter information. When the first node reconnects to the communications network, counter information is retrieved from the second node and timestamped data is received from the first node. The local timestamp information and the counter information are compared to validate or not the local timestamp information. If the local timestamp information is validated, the data can be added to a distributed database such as a Blockchain.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing disk volume scanning using snapshot metadata are described. A method of optimizing disk volume scanning using snapshot metadata may include determining, by a scanning service of a provider network, a plurality of changed blocks between a current snapshot of a storage volume in a storage service of the provider network and a reference snapshot of the storage volume, determining one or more files that overlap at least one of the plurality of changed blocks, and scanning the one or more files for threats.

Abstract: A system receives a media sample. The system then identifies a critical portion of the media sample. The media sample is split into a verification sample comprising the critical portion of the media sample. The verification sample is decomposed into a first and second layer. A first hash value is generated based on the first layer by applying a hash function to a first code element from the verification sample. A second hash value is generated based on the second layer by applying the hash function to a second code element from the verification sample. A blockchain transaction is generated comprising a profile associated with the user. The transaction is stored as a block in a blockchain ledger.

Abstract: Generally described, one or more aspects of the present application relate to a public snapshot service for creating and managing block-level snapshots on a cloud provider network. Storage locations for each block that comprise the snapshot can be enumerated on a snapshot manifest. Identification of storage location for a requested snapshot block can be improved using a manifest index.

Abstract: A resource allocation module may be configured to monitor an input queue of a cluster computing framework for a batch of one or more programs for processing. The resource allocation module parses commands in each of the one or more programs to determine an input/output (I/O) complexity parameter and at least one operation complexity parameter corresponding to each program of the one or more program files. The resource allocation module triggers execution of the one or more program files by a cluster computing framework via a network communication, wherein the cluster computing framework is configured based on the I/O complexity parameter and the at least one operation complexity parameter. Based on analysis of feedback from the cluster computing framework, the resource allocation module modifies a calculation for determining the I/O complexity parameter and/or a calculation for determining the operation complexity of the program files.

Abstract: Systems for optimized forecasting are provided. In some examples, data associated with strategy of one or more business units may be received. The strategy data may include identification of projects or goals. In some examples, industry trend data may be received and may include data associated with in-demand job skills and the like. An instruction to capture user data may be transmitted to one or more user devices of an employee user. The instruction may cause activation of one or more sensors or data capture devices. The captured user data may be received and analyzed to determine a competency of the user. Based on the strategy data, industry data and determined competency, one or more deficiencies between the resources needed to meet the business unit strategy data and the available resources may be identified. Based on the identified deficiency, one or more actions for execution may be identified and executed.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a user interface (UI) system comprising a user command input assembly, a processor and a focus zone defined within a display of a computing device. When one or more selectable display items are within the focus zone, receiving a selection command via the user command input assembly, results in, as enabled by the processor, the selection of a selectable item.

Abstract: Systems for contactless authentication and event processing are provided. In some examples, functionality of a self-service kiosk may be requested. In response, a user may be authenticated and a first interactive user interface may be generated and displayed by the self-service kiosk. A second, different interactive user interface may be generated and transmitted for display by an event processing device. A user may select an option displayed by the event processing device. The user selection may be made via the second interactive user interface. The user selection may then cause the self-service kiosk to execute the selected function.

Abstract: A system receives a login sample. The login sample is decomposed into first and second layers. A verification media sample is decomposed into first and second layers. The system determines that the first layer of the login sample does not match the first layer of the verification sample, that the second layer of the login sample does not match the second layer of the verification sample, or both. First and second critical portions are extracted from the login sample. A first and second login hash are generated from the first and second critical portions. A first and second ledger hash are retrieved from a blockchain ledger. It's determined that the first login hash does not match the first ledger hash, the second login hash does not match the second ledger hash, or both. The user is flagged.

Abstract: Electronic system level (ESL) design and verification of the present disclosure is utilized to provide an electronic simulation and modeling of function safety and fault management of an electronic device. A method for simulating a safety circuit includes providing an electronic architectural design to perform one or more functional behaviors of the electronic device in accordance with an electronic design specification. The method further includes modeling the safety circuit of the electronic architectural design and one or more other electronic circuits of the electronic architectural design that communicate with the safety circuit. The method further includes simulating, using the modeling, operation of the safety circuit while the electronic architectural design is performing the one or more functional behaviors. The method also includes determining whether the simulated operation of the safety circuit satisfies the electronic design specification.

Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the strain of coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the respiratory illness responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Antibodies produced from an immune response against SARS-CoV-2 infection are used to analyze prior exposure to the virus. The present invention provides methods for detecting antibodies in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in a single multiplex immunoassay.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for secure access and initiation using a remote terminal.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a dual-polarized MIMO ultra-wideband system comprising of a linear polarized radiator and circularly polarized radiator. A Symmetric Heptagonal Monopole (SHM) radiating element coupled with a Stepped Co-Planar Waveguide (SCW) provides an ultra-wide bandwidth with linear polarization. An Asymmetric Ruby Shaped Monopole Radiator (ARSM) aided along with a Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) provides the resonance for the entire ultra-wide bandwidth with circular polarization. Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) reduces the cross-polarization between the radiators. Good isolation is achieved using Rectangular Slots (RS) deployed between the radiators. The Symmetric Heptagonal Monopole (SHM) radiating element embedded with Stepped Coplanar Waveguide (SCW), and an Asymmetric Ruby Shaped Monopole (ARSM) radiating element placed above a Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) is configured on a single platform to realize the proposed dual-band UWB MIMO system.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an image sensor having a light sensing region, the light sensing region being partitioned into a plurality of sub-regions, a first sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions has a first size, a second sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions has a second size different from the first size, and the second sub-region partially overlaps with the first sub-region. The apparatus further includes a processor coupled with the image sensor, wherein the processor includes a plurality of pixel processing units, and each processing unit of the plurality of processing units is configured to generate a processed image based on an image captured by a corresponding sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions. The apparatus further includes a plurality of lenses configured to focus incident light onto the image sensor.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a dual-polarized MIMO ultra-wideband system comprising of a linear polarized radiator and circularly polarized radiator. A Symmetric Heptagonal Monopole (SHM) radiating element coupled with a Stepped Co-Planar Waveguide (SCW) provides an ultra-wide bandwidth with linear polarization. An Asymmetric Ruby Shaped Monopole Radiator (ARSM) aided along with a Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) provides the resonance for the entire ultra-wide bandwidth with circular polarization. Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) reduces the cross-polarization between the radiators. Good isolation is achieved using Rectangular Slots (RS) deployed between the radiators. The Symmetric Heptagonal Monopole (SHM) radiating element embedded with Stepped Coplanar Waveguide (SCW), and an Asymmetric Ruby Shaped Monopole (ARSM) radiating element placed above a Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) is configured on a single platform to realize the proposed dual-band UWB MIMO system.

Abstract: A method for facilitating transactions between tenants in a multi-tenant architecture system is discussed. The method includes receiving a request, at a multi-tenant platform, from a first service of a first tenant of the multi-tenant platform to access a second service of a second tenant of the multi-tenant platform to perform a transaction, in which the request includes a first access token usable to authenticate the transaction with the first tenant. The method includes generating, by the multi-tenant platform using the first access token, a universal access token. The method includes generating, by the multi-tenant platform using the universal access token, a second access token useable to authenticate the transaction with the second tenant. The method includes using, by the multi-tenant platform, the second access token to communicate with the second service to perform the transaction.

Abstract: A system configured for managing a split transaction is disclosed. The system receives a request from a first user device associated with a first user to initiate a split transaction session between the first, second, and third users. A first user device associated with the first user includes second contact information associated with the second user. A second user device associated with the second user includes third contact information associated with the third user. The system receives an API request from the first user device to retrieve a third user profile. The system sends a request to the second user device to retrieve the third user profile. The second user device retrieves the third user profile and sends it to the system. The system retrieves the second and third user profiles and adds them to the split transaction session. The system conducts the split transaction session.

Abstract: A method executed at least partially by a processor includes creating a plurality of groups of paths from a plurality of paths in an integrated circuit (IC) layout diagram. Each group among the plurality of groups has a dominant feature among a plurality of features of the plurality of paths. The dominant features of the plurality of groups are different from each other. The method further includes testing at least one path in a group among the plurality of groups. The method also includes, in response to the testing indicating that the at least one path fails, modifying at least one of the IC layout diagram, at least a portion of at least one library having cells included in the IC layout diagram, or a manufacturing process for manufacturing an IC corresponding to the IC layout diagram.