Abstract: Systems and methods include training a machine learning model with data for identifying features in monitored traffic in a network; analyzing the trained machine learning model to identify information overhead therein, wherein the information overhead is utilized in part for the training; removing the information overhead in the machine learning model; and providing the machine learning model for runtime use for identifying the features in the monitored traffic, with the removed information overhead from the machine learning model.

Abstract: Systems and methods include obtaining a file associated with a user for processing; utilizing a combination of policy for the user and machine learning to determine whether to i) quarantine the file and scan the file in a sandbox, ii) allow the file to the user and scan the file in the sandbox, and iii) allow the file to the user without the scan; responsive to the quarantine of the file and the sandbox determining the file is malicious, blocking the file; and, responsive to the quarantine of the file and the sandbox determining the file is benign, allowing the file.

Abstract: Unique methods and bio-imaging systems are introduced herein for self-automated self-operable biomedical devices and methods for bio-signal monitoring, such as electrocardiograms (ECG), heart rate, and other vital signs, requiring no trained medical assistance or minimal assistance. In particular, methods and devices disclosed herein may require no dedicated medical resources, generate diagnostic quality results, and provide for motion artifact correction without inducing discomfort or irritation. Moreover, long term recording is realizable. Such methods and devices reduce the backlog of patients at out-patient wards as well as emergency response in remote areas.

Abstract: The present invention is a DNA expression vector comprising: a toxP; a mutant toxO that blocks Fe-mediated regulation of gene expression; and a DNA sequence encoding a protein, wherein the toxP and the mutant toxO regulate expression of the DNA segment encoding the protein. It is preferred that DNA expression vectors of the present invention include DNA sequences encoding a signal peptide so that a protein expressed is attached to the signal peptide prior to processing. Novel proteins are produced off of the DNA expression vector of the present invention.

Abstract: Optical encoders for encoding signed, real numbers using optical fields are described. The optical fields may be detected using coherent detection, without the need for independent phase and amplitude control. This encoding technique enables the use of simple and non-ideal modulators (e.g., modulators that provide neither pure phase nor pure amplitude modulation) for high-precision encoding. A photonic system implementing optical encoding techniques may include a modulator configured to be driven by a single electrical modulating signal and a coherent receiver. An optical transformation unit optically coupled between the modulator and the coherent receiver may transform the phase and/or the intensity of the modulated optical field. The optical encoding techniques described herein may be used in a variety of contexts, including high-speed telecommunications, on chip-phase sensitive measurements for sensing, communications and computing, and optical machine learning.

Abstract: Optical encoders for encoding signed, real numbers using optical fields are described. The optical fields may be detected using coherent detection, without the need for independent phase and amplitude control. This encoding technique enables the use of simple and non-ideal modulators (e.g., modulators that provide neither pure phase nor pure amplitude modulation) for high-precision encoding. A photonic system implementing optical encoding techniques may include a modulator configured to be driven by a single electrical modulating signal and a coherent receiver. An optical transformation unit optically coupled between the modulator and the coherent receiver may transform the phase and/or the intensity of the modulated optical field. The optical encoding techniques described herein may be used in a variety of contexts, including high-speed telecommunications, on chip-phase sensitive measurements for sensing, communications and computing, and optical machine learning.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for highly scalable data clustering are described. Embodiments may include generating contexts of information from item-level data for multiple items; each context may include tokens that each represents an aggregate characteristic of items associated with that context. Embodiments may also include comparing the tokens of different contexts to determine measures of similarity between the contexts. Embodiments may also include grouping at least some of the contexts into clusters with other contexts based on the determined measures of similarity. Embodiments may include, subsequent to detecting a first context and a second context as being members of a common cluster, correcting item level-data of an item associated with the second context based on item-level data of an item associated with the first context.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to techniques for optimizing an execution mode used to process a request. A self-training storage system can determine one or more proposed execution modes based on a real-time evaluation of various factors, including a history of execution modes used to process historical requests. This history can serve as training data for a machine learning model that can predict an execution mode based on one or more request parameters. This predicted execution mode can be taken as one of a number of proposed execution modes that can be combined using a weightage system to automatically classify an ultimate execution mode used to process the request. Associated weights for combining proposed execution modes can be determined by training a machine learning model using a training set constructed based on a survey of user satisfaction with a determined execution mode.

Abstract: The present invention is a DNA expression vector comprising: a toxP; a mutant toxO that blocks Fe-mediated regulation of gene expression; and a DNA sequence encoding a protein, wherein the toxP and the mutant toxO regulate expression of the DNA segment encoding the protein. It is preferred that DNA expression vectors of the present invention include DNA sequences encoding a signal peptide so that a protein expressed is attached to the signal peptide prior to processing. Novel proteins are produced off of the DNA expression vector of the present invention.

Abstract: A search engine performs semantic analysis of unstructured search terms to generate relational database queries. By understanding the semantics, the search engine more effectively identifies and predicts what information the user is searching for and provides more in-depth user assistance. The search engine uses different ranking schemes to identify which data is most likely associated with search terms and provides both row level and object level data security. The search engine may identify ambiguous search requests and allows the user to select different join paths that create different mappings between the data. The search engine may generate worksheets containing the selected mappings.

Abstract: The invention relates to combinations of peptides derived from a portion of an amino sequence of a grass pollen allergen, e.g. the allergens Phl p 1, Phl p 2, Phl p 3, Phl p 4 and/or Phl p 5, or a peptide variant thereof. Such peptides comprise at least one T cell epitope mid a high number of patients in a worldwide population will have HLA Class II alleles with the potential to bind the peptides of the peptide combinations. The invention also relates to the use of such peptide combinations in relieving an immune response caused by grass pollen species.

Abstract: Unique methods and bio-imaging systems are introduced herein for self-automated self-operable biomedical devices and methods for bio-signal monitoring, such as electrocardiograms (ECG), heart rate, and other vital signs, requiring no trained medical assistance or minimal assistance. In particular, methods and devices disclosed herein may require no dedicated medical resources, generate diagnostic quality results, and provide for motion artifact correction without inducing discomfort or irritation. Moreover, long term recording is realizable. Such methods and devices reduce the backlog of patients at out-patient wards as well as emergency response in remote areas.

Abstract: A crossed nanobeam structure for strain engineering in semiconductor devices is provided. For example, such a structure can be used for a low-threshold germanium laser. While the photonic crystal nanobeam enables light confinement in a subwavelength volume with small optical loss, another crossing nanobeam induces high tensile strain in the small region where the optical mode is tightly confined. As maintaining a small optical loss and a high tensile strain reduces the required pumping for achieving net optical gain beyond cavity losses, this technique can be used to develop an extremely low-threshold Ge laser source. Moreover, the structure can be easily integrated into electronic and photonic circuits.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and apparatus for verifying an application to authorize content repository access using SSL certificates. The method comprises receiving a request for accessing a content repository from an application wherein the request is to perform one or more transactions on the content repository; and establishing a user identifier and one or more rules for accessing the content repository wherein the one or more rules are established using an authenticated SSL certificate to verify the application.

Abstract: An information retrieval system converts unstructured ad-hoc search queries into structured search instructions that retrieve data in a structured relational database or an unstructured database. Data from the database is uploaded into a distributed in-memory database system. Tokens are automatically generated based on attributes, measures, and other metadata extracted from the relational database. The tokens are then compared with the non-structured ad-hoc user search queries. The information retrieval system uses the tokens to identify or predict what structured data is associated with user search queries. The tokens guide the user through a set of search terms that the system then uses to generate the structured query instructions. The structured query instructions retrieve specific data and answers from in the database system.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and apparatus for verifying an application to authorize content repository access using SSL certificates. The method comprises receiving a request for accessing a content repository from an application wherein the request is to perform one or more transactions on the content repository; and establishing a user identifier and one or more rules for accessing the content repository wherein the one or more rules are established using an authenticated SSL certificate to verify the application.

Abstract: A crossed nanobeam structure for strain engineering in semiconductor devices is provided. For example, such a structure can be used for a low-threshold germanium laser. While the photonic crystal nanobeam enables light confinement in a subwavelength volume with small optical loss, another crossing nanobeam induces high tensile strain in the small region where the optical mode is tightly confined. As maintaining a small optical loss and a high tensile strain reduces the required pumping for achieving net optical gain beyond cavity losses, this technique can be used to develop an extremely low-threshold Ge laser source. Moreover, the structure can be easily integrated into electronic and photonic circuits.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting item information to a user based on entity relationships. The items may be presented, for example, in response to a search request or as a recommendation of an item of potential interest to a user. In some embodiments, item information associated with a first item of interest to a user may be retrieved from a data store. A first entity related to the first item may be determined based on information retrieved from the data store. A second entity related to the first entity may then be determined, and a second item related to the second entity may be identified. Information identifying the second item may then be presented as a recommended item to the user.

Abstract: A search engine performs semantic analysis of unstructured search terms to generate relational database queries. By understanding the semantics, the search engine more effectively identifies and predicts what information the user is searching for and provides more in-depth user assistance. The search engine uses different ranking schemes to identify which data is most likely associated with search terms and provides both row level and object level data security. The search engine may identify ambiguous search requests and allows the user to select different join paths that create different mappings between the data. The search engine may generate worksheets containing the selected mappings.

Abstract: An information retrieval system converts unstructured ad-hoc search queries into structured search instructions that retrieve data in a structured relational database or an unstructured database. Data from the database is uploaded into a distributed in-memory database system. Tokens are automatically generated based on attributes, measures, and other metadata extracted from the relational database. The tokens are then compared with the non-structured ad-hoc user search queries. The information retrieval system uses the tokens to identify or predict what structured data is associated with user search queries. The tokens guide the user through a set of search terms that the system then uses to generate the structured query instructions. The structured query instructions retrieve specific data and answers from in the database system.