Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory and a hardware processor. The memory stores one or more scheduling histories. The processor receives a first list from a first client device and a second list from a second client device. The first list includes a first job and the second list includes a second job. The processor calculates a first resource requirement to execute the first job and a second resource requirement to execute the second job. The processor determines that a conflict exists between the first job and the second job and in response, communicates messages to the first and second client devices indicating the conflict and proposed times for executing the jobs. The processor determines based on responses to the messages, execution times for the first and second jobs, assigns permission identifiers to the first and second jobs, and communicates a schedule.

Abstract: An atlas of intestinal epithelial cells, intestinal epithelial stem cells and intestinal immune cells identifies new cell populations, markers, networks, and responses to stimuli. Intestinal T cells drive intestinal epithelial cell differentiation and activity. Accordingly, disclosed are methods of modulating intestinal epithelial cell differentiation, maintenance and/or function, related methods for the treatment of disease, including IBD. Also disclosed are methods and kits for identifying cell types, their differentiation, homeostasis and activation.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure generally relate to an improved factory interface that is coupled to an on-board metrology housing configured for measuring film properties of a substrate. In one implementation, an apparatus comprises a factory interface, and a metrology housing removably coupled to the factory interface through a load port, the metrology housing comprises an on-board metrology assembly for measuring properties of a substrate to be transferred into the metrology housing.

Abstract: A lung segmentation processor (40) is configured to classify magnetic resonance (MR) images based on noise characteristics. The MR segmenatation processor generates a lung region of interest (ROI) and detailed structure segmentation of the lung from the ROI. The MR segmentation processor performs an iterative normalization and region definition approach that captures the entire lung and the soft tissues within the lung accurately. Accuracy of the segmentation relies on artifact classification coming inherently from MR images. The MR segmentation processor (40) correlates segmented lung internal tissue pixels with the lung density to determine the attenuation coefficients based on the correlation. Lung densities are computed using MR data obtained from imaging sequences that minimize echo and acquisition times. The densities differentiate healthy tissues and lesions, which an attenuation map processor (36) uses to create localized attenuation maps for the lung.

Abstract: When a backup client sends a request to back up a file to a backup server, the file and an index (e.g., checksum, hash, encryption, etc.) of the file are stored on the backup server in an efficient deduplication storage. If a backup client sends a request to back up a modified version of a file already stored on a backup server, the modified portion of the file is stored. In addition, an index of the modified portion is generated and stored along with the modified portions on the backup server. The indices can be used to reconstruct the file or modified version of the file when retrieved. The efficient deduplication storage method ensures that multiple copies of files or portions of files do not exist on the servers.

Abstract: A method of operating a gas extraction system includes receiving a drilling fluid sample at a flow meter via a flow meter inlet conduit and discharging the drilling fluid sample into a flow meter outlet conduit. A first inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter inlet conduit and a second inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter outlet conduit are each closed to transition the gas extraction system to a bypass flushing configuration. A bypass flow meter valve positioned in a flow meter bypass conduit is opened to divert the drilling fluid sample around the flow meter. The flow meter is then flushed with flushing fluid by opening first and second flow meter flushing valves and starting a pump to circulate the flushing fluid through the flow meter.

Abstract: Techniques are described for analyzing a video for memorability, identifying content features of the video that are likely to be memorable, and scoring specific content features within the video for memorability. The techniques can be optionally applied to selected features in the video, thus improving the memorability of the selected features. The features may be organic features of the originally captured video or add-in features provided using an editing tool. The memorability of video features, text features, or both can be improved by analyzing the effects of applying different styles or edits (e.g., sepia tone, image sharpen, image blur, annotation, addition of object) to the content features or to the video in general. Recommendations can then be provided regarding memorability score caused by application of the image styles to the video features.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently determining trajectory and/or location of a device (or user thereof). In a non-limiting example, rotation matrix coefficients may be analyzed in conjunction with stepping information to determine device trajectory and/or location. The system and method may, for example, be implemented in a MEMS sensor system, for example comprising a MEMS gyroscope, MEMS accelerometer, MEMS compass and/or MEMS pressure sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an HVAC system with networked HVAC zone sensors, and HVAC zone controllers communicating with portable smart devices over personal area networks, wherein the portable smart devices are registered with an HVAC controller and assigned to device groups, each of the HVAC zone controllers is paired with each of the portable smart devices, each of the HVAC zone controllers scans to determine whether, and how many of, the portable smart devices are within communication range, the HVAC controller communicates with each of the HVAC zone controllers to determine the results of the scans, and the HVAC controller controls the HVAC system based on the results accounting for how many of the portable smart devices detected by the HVAC zone controllers are subsumed under one or more of the device groups.

Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining operating consistency for multiple users during firmware updates. According to an aspect, a method includes receiving, at a predetermined time interval, a request from one or more users of an application to carry out a result on a computing device. The method also includes analyzing a plurality of sessions of the application on the computing device servicing one or more users. The method also includes determining if one of the plurality of sessions contains an updated data. Further, the method includes creating at least one of a plurality of consistency groups based on the updated data. Further, the method includes updating, after the predetermined time interval, the application based on the at least one of the plurality of consistency groups.

Abstract: There is a need to enable a wireless device to output signals such that the natural instincts of the user may be triggered. The present disclosure provides a solution by enabling a wireless device to determine a time delay and intensity difference associated with an audio output at a subset output devices based at least in part on a perceived spatial placement of at least one signal, a position of the transmitting device, and/or a signal strength associated with the signal. Using the time delay and the intensity difference, the output devices farthest from the transmitting device may output the at least one signal using the time delay and the intensity difference such that the user may detecting differences in the sound wave's time of arrival and intensity at the left ear versus the right ear, and thus, perceive the location of the audio source.

Abstract: A set of images is accessed from a server. The set is analyzed to identify objects in each image using object recognition algorithms. A primary image that includes more of the identified objects than any of the other images of the set is determined. For each of the identified objects in the primary image, a secondary image that includes the identified object and has a higher magnification than the primary image is determined. Links are inserted into the primary image at locations including an identified object that is also in a secondary image. The primary image is displayed and, upon receiving a selection of one of the links, the secondary image that includes the identified object at the location of the selected link is displayed. The set of images is ordered based on relative positons of the identified objects in each image and then linked together based on the ordering.

Abstract: Iterative reconstruction (20) of imaging data is performed to generate a sequence of update images (22) terminating at a reconstructed image. During the iterative reconstruction, at least one of an update image and a parameter of the iterative reconstruction is adjusted using an adjustment process separate from the iterative reconstruction. In some embodiments using an edge-preserving regularization prior (26), the adjustment process (30) adjusts an edge preservation threshold to reduce gradient steepness above which edge preservation applies for later iterations compared with earlier iterations. In some embodiments, the adjustment process includes determining (36, 38) for each pixel, voxel, or region of a current update image whether its evolution prior to the current update image 22) satisfies an artifact feature criterion. A local noise suppression operation (40) is performed on the pixel, voxel, or region if the evolution satisfies the artifact feature criterion and is not performed otherwise.

Abstract: A device includes a display client configured to output pixel data at a display and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a composition of one or more layers for display at the display client. The processor is further configured to select a video mode or a command mode as a selected mode, based on the determined composition. Pixel data for each frame to be displayed is output to the display client when operating in the video mode. Pixel data for frames that include different pixel data for at least one pixel than a previously output frame is output to the display client when operating in the command mode. The processor is further configured to output an instruction to operate in the selected mode.

Abstract: Analysis of the flow of fluxes through the metabolic network of a cell type is useful in gaining knowledge about cellular physiology. Such knowledge can be used in understanding host's interactions with pathogens, drug response etc. However there is dearth of techniques that can incorporate metabolomics data into genome scale metabolic model (GEM) for FBA. A method and system for analyzing metabolic state of a cell at a genome scale by measuring concentrations of a one or more metabolites has been disclosed. The method is utilizing intracellular and/or extracellular metabolite concentrations for constraining reaction fluxes in FBA by incorporating it as part of stoichiometric constraint to metabolic model. The method is used to predict the change in flux flow through all reactions in an organism/cell type under different experimental conditions. The method enables constraining the flow of fluxes through reactions while performing FBA of GEMs using measured metabolite concentrations.

Abstract: A method for operating an electronic device includes displaying a user-interface for a mode for controlling data usage on a display of the electronic device, in response to detecting an input for the user-interface, activating the mode, in the mode, identifying a first set of applications among a plurality of applications installed in the electronic device based on a predefined list, allowing first data usage for a first set of applications, and restricting second data usage for a second set of applications among the plurality of applications other than the first set of applications.

Abstract: A device includes a display client configured to output pixel data at a display and a processor. The processor is configured to determine one or more user input events based on user interaction data. The processor is further configured to select a video mode or a command mode as a selected mode, for operating the display processor, using the quantity of touch events. Pixel data for each frame to be displayed is output to the display client when operating in the video mode. Pixel data for frames that include different pixel data for at least one pixel than a previously output frame is output to the display client when operating in the command mode. The processor is further configured to output an instruction to operate in the selected mode.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described for automated predictive call routing using reinforcement learning. A server captures a bitstream of an incoming call from a first client device, the bitstream including metadata comprising attributes of the incoming call and attributes of a user of the device. The server determines an identity of the user based upon the metadata. The server generates a first context vector comprising a multidimensional array corresponding to the metadata. The server inserts the first vector into a high-dimensional vector space comprising historical context vectors, each historical vector (i) corresponding to metadata associated with a historical call and (ii) associated with an income value and a routing decision. The server determines historical vectors in proximity to the first vector. The server identifies one of the determined historical vectors with an optimal income value and routes the bitstream to a second device using the routing decision.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods including an apparatus for an electronics package are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the apparatus can include one or more magnetic inductors, one or more capacitors positioned one of above or below to the one or more magnetic inductors and a plurality of electrical conductors comprising pillars. The pillars can extend substantially vertically to electrically connect the one or more magnetic inductors and the one or more capacitors to the electronics package and the one or more magnetic inductors, the one or more capacitors and the plurality of conductors are disposed one of above or below the electronics package; and at least one electrical conductor comprising a pillar extending substantially vertically to electrically connect the one or more magnetic inductors and the one or more capacitors.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method and apparatus for provisioning of a communication device includes receiving a registration request from a first communication device. The registration request includes an address associated with the first communication device. The method further includes registering the first communication device in response to receiving the registration request, placing a call request to the first communication device, and establishing a call session with the first communication device. The method further includes prompting a user of the first communication device for a user identifier, and receiving a user identifier from the user of the first communication device. The method still further includes sending one or more configuration parameters associated with the user identifier to the first communication device. The one or more configuration parameters are operable to configure the first communication device.