Abstract: In a Byzantine computing environment in which a database is sharded or partitioned among multiple clusters of computing nodes, consensus for and execution of data transactions (e.g., transactions that require and/or affect data of one or more shards) are achieved in a resilient manner. Within some clusters, multiple primary replicas concurrently propose transactions for processing in parallel by all replicas. For some multi-shard transactions, shards involved in the transactions may be logically ring-ordered; each shard in turn achieves consensus among its nodes to commit the transactions, and then executes its portion of the operation after consensus is obtained among all shards. For some other multi-shard transactions, involved shards first determine whether local data constraints are satisfied, after which data modifications are made in parallel.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to identity-by-descent (IBD) relatedness based on focal and reference segments. An example method includes determining, by a services platform based on personal information of a focal individual, a focal string. The method also includes retrieving, by the services platform from a reference database, a reference string of a reference individual. Additionally, the method includes computationally identifying, by the services platform, IBD segments between the focal string and the reference string. Further, the method includes determining, by the services platform and based on the merged set of IBD segments, a degree of relatedness between the focal individual and the reference individual. In addition, the method includes providing, by the services platform, access to the degree of relatedness via a user interface.

Abstract: A large language model (LLM)-based machine learning (ML) system-on-chip (SoC) is described. The LLM-based SoC includes a first LLM processing block. The LLM-based SoC also includes a first memory controller coupled to the first LLM processing block. The LLM-based SoC further includes a first physical layer (PHY) memory interface coupled to the first LLM processing block through the first memory controller. The LLM-based SoC further includes a memory coupled to the first PHY memory interface as a first data channel.

Abstract: In a Byzantine computing environment in which a database is sharded or partitioned among multiple clusters of computing nodes, consensus for and execution of data transactions (e.g., transactions that require and/or affect data of one or more shards) are achieved in a resilient manner Within some clusters, multiple primary replicas concurrently propose transactions for processing in parallel by all replicas. For some multi-shard transactions, shards involved in the transactions may be logically ring-ordered; each shard in turn achieves consensus among its nodes to commit the transactions, and then executes its portion of the operation after consensus is obtained among all shards. For some other multi-shard transactions, involved shards first determine whether local data constraints are satisfied, after which data modifications are made in parallel.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: interface circuitry; machine-readable instructions; and programmable circuitry configured to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine-readable instructions to: determine a number of memory sectors to shift an original image based on a length of extra data in an updated image in differential image data; shift the original image by the number of memory sectors to create a swap area, the swap area including the number of memory sectors; and construct the updated image based on the differential image data and the original image.

Abstract: An unenrolled lightweight node is on a decentralized network with a trusted node and a plurality of peers. The unenrolled lightweight node and the peers run a lightweight blockchain consensus algorithm. The unenrolled lightweight node includes (a) circuitry for storing a token that includes a signature that includes at least a signature of at least a first identifier signed with a private key of the trusted node, the first identifier being associated with a public key of the unenrolled lightweight node, and (b) circuitry for broadcasting a request for blockchain enrollment of the unenrolled lightweight node to the plurality of peers. The authentication request including at least a second identifier that is associated with at least a public key of the unenrolled lightweight node, a signature created with at least the second identifier and a corresponding private key of the unenrolled lightweight node, and the token.

Abstract: A chassis design and methodology providing for the use of multiple power supply unit and other module form factors without chassis redesign. This increases usable life and future upgradability (in terms of power, for example) for network platforms. The chassis design utilizes a power supply unit or other module slot that includes a width adjustment mechanism, such as a scissor mechanism. The chassis design utilizes variable mounting holes and a movable backplane printed circuit board assembly and edge connector for accommodating various power supply unit or other module lengths. Thus, an adaptive chassis design accommodating multi form factor pluggable modules in network applications, such as multi form factor pluggable power supply units in high power network applications, is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to differentiation of stem cells into pancreatic islet cells. In some aspects, the methods provided herein relate to generation of pancreatic ? cell, ? cell, ? cells, and EC cells in vitro. In some aspects, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions including the cells generated according to the methods disclosed herein, as well as methods of treatment making use thereof.

Abstract: Conventionally, text summarization has been rule-based method and neural network based which required large dataset for training and the summary delivered had to be assessed by user in terms of relevancy. System and method are provided by present disclosure that generate causal insight summaries wherein event of importance is detected, and it is determined why event is relevant to a user. Text description is processed for named entities recognition, polarities of sentences identified, extraction of causal effects sentences (CES) and causal relationship identification in text segments which correspond to impacting events. Named entities are then role labeled. A score is computed for named entities, polarities of sentences, causal effects sentences, causal relationships, and the impacting events. A causal insight summary is generated with overall polarity being computed/determined.

Abstract: A system and method for a switching network is disclosed. A plurality of first switching assemblies, second switching assemblies and intermediate switching assemblies with each of the first switching assemblies, second switching assemblies and intermediate switching assemblies having at least two input ports and output ports is provided. Selective one of the two input ports is configured to receive a data to be processed and delivered at a designated one of the output ports. Received data passes through one or more selective first switching assemblies, one or more intermediate switching assemblies and one or more selective second switching assemblies, before the received data is delivered to the designated port. A plurality of additional data is received in one or more of the input ports to be delivered to one or more designated output ports is processed before the received data is delivered to the designated one of the output ports.

Abstract: An attachment assembly comprises a hook and a hook retention clip. The hook includes an extension portion defining a hook axis, a loop portion having a loop end, and a transition portion. A recess is defined within the loop portion, and a main opening to the recess is defined between the loop end and the transition portion. The hook retention clip is configured to be coupled to the hook. The hook retention clip includes an extension mating portion defining a retention clip axis and a lip extending at an angle away from the retention clip axis. The lip has a lip tip. When the hook retention clip is coupled to the hook, the retention clip axis and the hook axis are coaxial and an effective opening to the recess is defined between the lip tip and the loop end, and the effective opening is smaller than the main opening.

Abstract: A lightweight node in a decentralized network includes stores a blockchain with a plurality of blocks. The lightweight node adds blocks to the blockchain successively. A given block having a header and a body. The header includes a data merkle root generated as a root hash of a data merkle tree with one or more leaf nodes that are one or more hashes. A given hash being a hash of a combination of (1) a public key associated with a lightweight node of the decentralized network and (2) of a validity value associated with the public key indicating whether the public key is a valid public key. The data merkle root being insufficient for restoring the data merkle tree. But with a public key and an intermediate hash the date merkle root is sufficient for at least partly verifying the public key.

Abstract: A sensor system for sensing topography of a planet is disclosed herein. The system comprises at least one on-board processor. The system further comprises at least one first and second configured on a vehicle moving at a height from a crust portion of the planet for sensing the topography of a sample area of the planet. The sensors are communicatively coupled to the on-board processor. The system comprises a memory communicatively coupled to the on-board processor, wherein the memory stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to facilitate synchronized and aligned orientation of the sensors in a direction towards the sample area for sensing spatially and temporally matched datasets. The processor then receives and processes the spatially and temporally matched datasets to achieve pixel level co-registration thereof.

Abstract: An unenrolled lightweight node is on a decentralized network with a trusted node and a plurality of peers. The unenrolled lightweight node and the peers run a lightweight blockchain consensus algorithm. The unenrolled lightweight node includes (a) circuitry for storing a token that includes a signature that includes at least a signature of at least a first identifier signed with a private key of the trusted node, the first identifier being associated with a public key of the unenrolled lightweight node, and (b) circuitry for broadcasting a request for blockchain enrollment of the unenrolled lightweight node to the plurality of peers. The authentication request including at least a second identifier that is associated with at least a public key of the unenrolled lightweight node, a signature created with at least the second identifier and a corresponding private key of the unenrolled lightweight node, and the token.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to identity-by-descent (IBD) relatedness based on focal and reference segments. An example method includes determining, by a services platform based on personal information of a focal individual, a focal string. The method also includes retrieving, by the services platform from a reference database, a reference string of a reference individual. Additionally, the method includes computationally identifying, by the services platform, IBD segments between the focal string and the reference string. Further, the method includes determining, by the services platform and based on the merged set of IBD segments, a degree of relatedness between the focal individual and the reference individual. In addition, the method includes providing, by the services platform, access to the degree of relatedness via a user interface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to differentiation of stem cells into pancreatic cells. In some aspects, the methods provided herein relate to generation of pancreatic ? cell, ? cell, ? cells, and EC cells in vitro in the presence of a polymer, e.g., a water-soluble synthetic polymer. In some aspects, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions including the cells generated according to the methods disclosed herein, as well as methods of treatment making use thereof.

Abstract: A method is performed with a group of chiplets. The method includes: (1) parsing a message into at least a group of ordered message blocks associated with a group of index values, which are indicative of positions of individual message blocks relative to one another; (2) generating two or more substitution values based at least in part on execution of two or more pseudo-random number generators (PNRG's) using seeds associated with the bits of blocks of the group of message blocks; (3) generating two or more sequencing values based at least in part on execution of two or more PNRG's using seeds associated with index values of the group of index values; (4) generating a group of ciphertext blocks at least in part with XOR operations using at least the substitution values and the sequencing values; (5) concatenating the group of ciphertext blocks; and (6) transmitting.

Abstract: A networking equipment enclosure assembly, including: a base chassis; a lid coupled to the base chassis; a printed circuit board disposed within the base chassis; and a power supply unit disposed between the printed circuit board and the lid, wherein the power supply unit is spaced apart from and biased away from the printed circuit board and towards the lid via a spring mechanism coupled between the printed circuit board and the power supply unit. The networking equipment enclosure assembly also includes a heat spreader plate disposed between the power supply unit and the lid and coupled to the power supply unit. The power supply unit is biased towards the lid via the spring mechanism coupled between the printed circuit board and the power supply unit such that the heat spreader plate is pressed into thermal contact with the lid.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to identity-by-descent (IBD) relatedness based on focal and reference segments. An example method includes determining, by a services platform based on personal information of a focal individual, a focal string. The method also includes retrieving, by the services platform from a reference database, a reference string of a reference individual. Additionally, the method includes computationally identifying, by the services platform, IBD segments between the focal string and the reference string. Further, the method includes determining, by the services platform and based on the merged set of IBD segments, a degree of relatedness between the focal individual and the reference individual. In addition, the method includes providing, by the services platform, access to the degree of relatedness via a user interface.

Abstract: A cryptographic method includes (1) with the first chiplet, parsing a message into one or more message blocks (2) dynamically generating a first target value that is associated with a first key (3) dynamically generating a second target value that is associated with a second key (4) encrypting at least one message block of the at least one or more message blocks to generate some ciphertext, the encryption being performed with at least one operation that includes at least one XOR operation, the at least one XOR operation performed at least in part with the first target value and with at least the second target value, the first target value and the second target value being accessed via the first and second keys, respectively; and (5) with at least one processing device associated with the first chiplet, transmitting the some ciphertext to a second chiplet.