Abstract: An apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a first component, a second component that is movable relative to the first component, and a gas injector. The vacuum chamber includes a first vacuum zone and a second vacuum zone. The first component is disposed in the first vacuum zone at an interface with the second vacuum zone. The second component is disposed in the second vacuum zone at the interface and separated from the first component by a gap. The gas injector is configured to inject a buffer gas in the gap between the first component and the second component from at least one hole in at least one of the first component and the second component. The buffer gas provides a dynamic seal between the first vacuum zone and the second vacuum zone during movement of the second component relative to the first component.

Abstract: Techniques are generally described for machine learning exampled-based annotation of image data. In some examples, a first machine learning model may receive a query image comprising a first depiction of an object-of-interest. In some examples, the first machine learning model may receive a target image representing a scene in which a second depiction of the object-of-interest is visually represented. In various examples, the first machine learning model may generate annotated output image data that identifies a location of the second depiction of the object-of-interest within the target image. In some examples, an object detection model may be trained based at least in part on the annotated output image data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for throttling memory bandwidth accessed by virtual machines (VMs). A technique for dynamically throttling the virtual computer processing units (vCPUs) assigned to a VM (tenant) controls the memory access rate of the VM. When the memory is shared by multiple VMs in a cloud-computing environment, one VM increasing its memory access rate may cause another VM to suffer memory access starvation. This behavior violates the principle of VM isolation in cloud computing. In contrast to conventional systems, a software solution for dynamically throttling the vCPUs may be implemented within a hypervisor and is therefore portable across CPU families and doesn't require specialized server-class CPU capabilities or limit the system configuration.

Abstract: Example pump systems having dual-function annular heat exchangers are disclosed. An example pump system to pressurize a fluid within a closed loop transport bus includes a pump to move the fluid, a conduit in fluid connection with the pump, a heat exchanger positioned around at least a portion of the conduit, the heat exchanger to receive a first electrical signal transmitted in a first direction at a first time and a second electrical signal transmitted in a second direction at a second time different from the first time, the second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: Data processing systems and methods, according to various embodiments, are adapted for determining a categorization for each tracking tool that executes on a particular webpage based on a variety of criteria, such as the purpose of the tracking tool and its source script. The system may compare the characteristics of tracking tools on a webpage to a database of known tracking tools to determine the appropriate categorization. When a user visits the webpage, the system analyzes these categories and determines whether the tracking tool should be permitted to run based on the categories and/or other criteria, such as whether the user has consented to the use of that type of tracking tool.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed to locate one or more data anomalies in a supply chain network comprising two or more supply chain entities. Embodiments receive supply chain data comprising a plurality of data points. Embodiments select categories and measures by which to cluster the supply chain data points. Embodiments cluster the data points into intersection clusters as measured by the selected categories and measures. Embodiments generate time interval clusters that divide the intersection clusters into one or more time intervals. Embodiments generate K-values for the plurality of data points in relation to the number of time interval clusters. Embodiments generate local outlier factors for the plurality of data points using the generated K-values.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a process of RT-PCR based diagnosis of SARS-CoV2 and other related respiratory viruses without storing and transporting the naso-pharyngeal and oro-pharyngeal swabs in Viral Testing Media directly after extracting the viral particles from the swabs in a suitable buffer, and using these extracts directly, without involving any steps of RNA isolation/extraction, for RT-PCR based diagnosis of SARS-CoV2. The present invention is also directed towards kits for time and cost-efficient diagnosis of SARS-CoV2 and other related respiratory viruses at efficacies matching or better than the efficacies of the gold-standard RT-PCR method starting from VTM transported swabs for diagnosing the same. The present invention also directs to variant process wherein the viral particles eluted in suitable buffers are further subjected to the conventional steps of RNA extraction before qRT-PCR.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, compounds with MASP-2 inhibitory activity, compositions of such compounds, and methods of making and using such compounds.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to dynamically support axial thrust in pumps. Examples disclosed herein include a thrust bearing system including a thrust disc coupled to an impeller shaft; a first thrust pad coupled to a body of the pump, the first thrust pad positioned on a forward side of the thrust disc; a second thrust pad coupled to the body of the pump, the second thrust pad positioned on an aft side of the thrust disc; and a spring-loaded assembly integrated into the first and second thrust pads, the spring-loaded assembly connected to a pump outlet via a first flowline, the first flowline to transmit a working fluid from the pump outlet to the forward side of the thrust disc or the aft side of the thrust disc based on a position of the spring-loaded assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to method and system for intoxication examination of an operator for operating an asset. The method includes receiving input data corresponding to the operator prior to operating the asset from one of an asset or a client device; determining an intoxication score of the operator based on the input data using a Machine Learning (ML) model; determining permissibility of operating an asset for the operator through a plurality of predefined rules using the ML model; assigning the asset to the operator when the asset operation is determined to be permissible for the operator; transmitting authorization information to the assigned asset; authorizing, by the asset, the operator to operate the asset based on the authorization information; upon authorization, monitoring in real-time, the operator during the asset operation from real-time video data of the operator to check for compliance of the asset operation with the conditions of operation.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to dynamically support axial thrust in pumps. Examples disclosed herein include a thrust bearing system including a thrust disc coupled to an impeller shaft; a first thrust pad coupled to a body of the pump, the first thrust pad positioned on a forward side of the thrust disc; a second thrust pad coupled to the body of the pump, the second thrust pad positioned on an aft side of the thrust disc; and a spring-loaded assembly integrated into the first and second thrust pads, the spring-loaded assembly connected to a pump outlet via a first flowline, the first flowline to transmit a working fluid from the pump outlet to the forward side of the thrust disc or the aft side of the thrust disc based on a position of the spring-loaded assembly.

Abstract: Exemplary substrate support assemblies may include an electrostatic chuck body that defines a substrate support surface. The substrate support surface may define a plurality of protrusions that extend upward from the substrate support surface. A density of the plurality of protrusions within an outer region of the substrate support surface may be greater than in an inner region of the substrate support surface. The substrate support assemblies may include a support stem coupled with the electrostatic chuck body. The substrate support assemblies may include an electrode embedded within the electrostatic chuck body.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for improving call performance in a wireless network. The method includes sending an invite request to a server to initiate a Voice over New Radio (VoNR) service, where the UE is connected with a first network entity, and where the invite request comprises a media feature tag. The method includes initiating an Evolved Packet System fallback (EPS FB) service timer based on the media feature tag and a quality of service (QoS) timer and establishing a call over a second network entity using a dedicated bearer when the EPS FB command is received from the server. The call is established over the second network entity using the dedicated bearer by sending a service request to the server and/or sending an update request to the server when the EPS FB timer is expired and the EPS FB command is not received from the server.

Abstract: A high-integrity opaque-inset panel envelope includes a front panel formed from a printable material, one or more apertures being defined therethrough, one or more flaps extending from the edges of the front panel, and one or more opaque inset panels/labels disposed on an inner surface of the front panel to cover the one or more apertures. Opaque inset panels can have an optical brightness about 1-6% greater than the optical brightness of the printable material. The envelope can be formed by removing portions of a printable material to form one or more flaps about a front panel and one or more apertures through the front panel and disposing one or more opaque inset panels to an inner surface of the front panel, such that the one or more opaque inset panels covers the one or more apertures.

Abstract: Various embodiments include techniques for performing self-synchronizing remote memory operations in a multiprocessor computing system. During a remote memory operation in the multiprocessor computing system, a source processing unit transmits multiple segments of data to a destination processing. For each segment of data, the source processing unit transmits a remote memory operation to the destination processing unit that includes associated metadata that identifies the memory location of a corresponding synchronization object. The remote memory operation along with the metadata is transmitted as a single unit to the destination processing unit. The destination processing unit splits the operation into the remote memory operation and the memory synchronization operation. As a result, the source processing unit avoids the need to perform a separate memory synchronization operation, thereby reducing inter-processor communications and increasing performance of remote memory operations.

Abstract: Event processing techniques for updating a database in real time based on events in a continuous event stream are disclosed. The techniques can update the database to incorporate information from thousands of received events per second. The events can include metrics measuring milestones for an organizational process defined by a user. Moreover, multiple streams can include metrics from many tenants concurrently. The techniques include receiving a plurality of events corresponding to a time interval and identifying that two events share a value of a key attribute. The techniques then include causing to be generated an in-memory combined database record comprising a combination of first and second attribute information from the two events and the value of the key attribute. In response to a trigger signal, the techniques include transmitting a single message, based at least in part on the combined database record, to update the database.

Abstract: Built-in-self-test (BIST operations are performed by receiver lanes of a multilane receiver system, wherein at least one receiver lane is configured as a synthesized clock source for other receiver lanes configured to perform BIST operations. The at least one receiver lane configured as the synthesized clock source may generate a clock signal and provide the clock signal to the other receiver lanes performing the BIST operations. In some examples, digital control signals may be used for coordinating the enablement of the at least one receiver lane to function as the synthesized clock source and for coordinating the enablement of the other receiver lanes to perform BIST operations.

Abstract: A coated substrate and method of manufacturing same are provided. The method comprising: securing a substrate to a pedestal; applying a first coating layer onto the substrate; wrapping the first coating layer around the substrate to substantially coat the substrate, the first coating layer having excess coating of the first coating layer extending away from the substantially coated substrate and around the pedestal; withdrawing the pedestal from the substrate; forming a tail from the excess coating of the first coating layer, the tail extending at an angle from the surface of the substrate; and sealing the tail to the first coating layer to encapsulate the substrate forming the coated substrate.

Abstract: A pump system for pressurizing a fluid within a closed loop thermal transport bus is disclosed herein. The example of the pump system disclosed herein includes an electric motor including a rotor shaft and a stator, wherein the rotor shaft is to generate a first torque; a pump including an impeller coupled to an impeller shaft, wherein the impeller is to increase a kinetic energy of the fluid; a driver wheel attached to the rotor shaft, wherein the driver wheel is radially connected to a follower wheel; and a co-axial magnetic coupling to connect at least one of the follower wheel to the impeller shaft or the driver wheel to the rotor shaft, wherein the co-axial magnetic coupling includes an outer hub, an inner hub, and a barrier can, the barrier can to hermetically seal a portion of the pump system from the fluid.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for determining the location of ultrawideband (UWB) devices in a network. An example method for providing location information associated with a target device in a UWB network includes determining a location of a bridge device, querying the bridge device for location information associated with the target device, receiving location information associated with the target device from the bridge device, and determining a location of the target device based at least in part on the location of the bridge device and the location information associated with the target device.