Abstract: A narrative response generator receives a user data query specifying variables and data sources from which to extract information desired by a user. The narrative response presents the information desired by the user in a non-textual format such as graphs and a textual format such as one or more paraphrases that are automatically generated by a sentence struct model. The sentence struct model generates context free grammar (CFG) which provides templates for generating word sequences that contain natural language words and placeholders. The placeholders are replaced with values obtained from the user data query for generating grammatically-accurate, complete paraphrases. The narrative response may additionally include information extracted from external data sources.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of treating an inflammatory skin condition by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a reduced dose of minocycline to a subject in need thereof, wherein said administration provides an effective plasma or interstitial fluid concentration of minocycline for treating the inflammatory skin condition.

Abstract: In general, an imaging system to synchronously record a spatial image and a spectral image of a portion of the spatial image is described. In some examples, a beam splitter of the imaging system splits an optical beam, obtained from a viewing device, into a first split beam directed by the imaging system to a spatial camera and a second split beam directed by the imaging system to the entrance slit of an imaging spectrograph that is coupled to a spectral camera. An electronic apparatus synchronously triggers the spatial camera and the spectral camera to synchronously record a spatial image and a spectral image, respectively.

Abstract: A system and method of generating platform-dependent queries from a platform-agnostic query are disclosed. A data pipeline including a plurality of events having a set of platform-dependent metadata associated therewith is implemented. Each of the plurality of events is processed by one of a plurality of ingestion platforms. A platform-agnostic query configured to obtain one or more metadata search results from the platform-dependent metadata is received and a first platform-dependent query is generated from the platform-agnostic query. The first platform-dependent query is configured to be implemented by at least one target ingestion platform.

Abstract: Turbines and associated components, systems, and methods are described. In some embodiments, the turbine blades and turbines are configured to convert kinetic energy present in fluid (e.g., water) to other forms of energy (e.g., in a hydrokinetic energy system in a river or ocean) relatively efficiently and/or at relatively low cut-in speeds. The turbine blades may have a shape and/or include structural features that contribute at least in part to relatively high efficiency and/or relatively low cut-in speeds. In some embodiments, the turbine blades have a geometry similar to the geometry of a maple seed.

Abstract: A computing system includes a server. The server is communicatively coupled to a data repository and is configured to perform operations comprising creating, via a visual information flow creation tool, at least one information flow object. The server is additionally configured to perform operations comprising creating a simple object access protocol (SOAP) interface for the at least one information flow object, and executing the at least one information flow object to communicate with an external system via the SOAP interface.

Abstract: A system and method of identifying potential areas for mineral extraction is disclosed. The proposed systems and methods describe an autonomous mineral discovery platform that leverages robotics, X-Ray Florescence (XRF) technology, image analytics, smart devices, and IoT enabled devices to perform comprehensive field surveying and exploratory sampling. For example, by implementation of remote navigation and control, as well as field data capture and real-time data transmission capabilities, this platform can be configured to automatically identify rock types and their surface features and perform elemental composition analysis of surface while on-site and remote from the operator site.

Abstract: Methods for treating tumors by administering FLASH radiation and a therapeutic agent to a patient with cancer are disclosed. The methods provide the dual benefits of anti-tumor efficacy plus normal tissue protection when combining therapeutic agents with FLASH radiation to treat cancer patients. The methods described herein also allow for the classification of patients into groups for receiving optimized radiation treatment in combination with a therapeutic agent based on patient-specific biomarker signatures. Also provided are radiation treatment planning methods and systems incorporating FLASH radiation and therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Systems and methods for query generation based on a logical data model are described. For example, methods may include accessing a first join graph representing tables in a database; receiving a first query that references data in two or more of the tables of the database; selecting a connected subgraph of the first join graph that includes the two or more tables referenced in the first query; generating multiple leaf queries that reference respective subject tables that are each a root table of the connected subgraph or a table including a measure referenced in the first query; generating a query graph that specifies joining of results from queries based on the multiple leaf queries to obtain a transformed query result; and invoking a transformed query on the database that is based on the query graph and the queries based on the multiple leaf queries to obtain the transformed query result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the pyrrolidine substituted with flavone derivatives, represented by the compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a solvate, a stereoisomer or a diastereoisomer thereof for use in the treatment of cancers associated with human papillomavirus. The present invention also relates to the pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of Formula (I) for the treatment of cancers associated with human papillomavirus.

Abstract: Methods and systems for execution of distributed analytics include building a global linked structure that describes correspondences between dataset metadata structures, analytics metadata structures, and location metadata structures and that encodes compatibility between respective datasets, analytics, and locations. A set of analytics and compatible datasets for execution is determined based on the dataset metadata structures, analytics metadata structures, and global linked structure. An optimal execution location is determined based on the determined set of analytics and compatible datasets, the location metadata structures, and the global linked structure. The set of analytics and compatible datasets are deployed to the optimal location for execution.

Abstract: Various embodiments request discount offers on a mobile device within a store. In one embodiment, the mobile device detects it is being shaken and in response, sends a request for a discount offer to a server. The mobile device determines its location within the store. The mobile device receives a discount offer based on the location of the mobile device within the store and information associated with the mobile device. The discount offer is displayed and feedback is communicated to the server based on the detected device movement. The feedback is an indicator that indicates acceptance, rejection or a request for a different discount offer. The detected device movement include at least one of motion intensity, direction of motion and number of shakes. If the motion intensity of being shaken is greater than a predetermined threshold, an indication of objection is emitted.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using information obtained from a various databases to efficiently identify new or additional geographic locations in which a user, such as a seller, a manufacturer, a distributor, etc. can offer its goods and/or services for acquisition. A user interface is provided that provides information on such locations and value details for a user to utilize in determining where to offer or list an item for acquisition.

Abstract: A graphics pipeline of a graphics processing unit includes a compressor that receives one or more attributes (positional and non-positional) of a vertex that is output from a vertex shader. The compressor determines a format of the one or more attributes, and separates each attribute into parts based on the format of the attribute. The compressor compresses each respective part of the attribute based on a type of the part. The compressed parts of the attribute are stored in an attribute storage.

Abstract: A system and method for determining sentiment of natural language text content in a domain independent manner is provided. The method comprises providing an adjective-polarity database having stored therein a list of adjectives and corresponding polarity values. The method further comprises receiving natural language text content related to a first domain with information about corresponding sentiment. The method further comprises identifying nouns and adjectives in the received tagged natural language text content. The method further comprises associating the polarity value to each of the adjectives identified in the received tagged natural language text content. The method further comprises masking the identified nouns and adjectives in the received tagged natural language text content with part-of-speech tags. The method further comprises utilizing the masked natural language text content for training of a model for determining a sentiment score for natural language text content related to a second domain.

Abstract: An input dataset for training a new machine learning model is received by a processor. For each of a plurality of trained machine learning models, a hash function and a sketch of a training dataset used to train the machine learning model is retrieved. A sketch of the input dataset is computed based on the hash function and the input dataset, along with a distance between the sketch of the training dataset and the sketch of the input dataset. The computed distances of the trained machine learning models are ranked from smallest to largest, and a seed machine learning model for the input dataset is selected from the trained machine learning models based at least in part on the ranking. A training process of the new machine learning model using the selected seed machine learning model and the input dataset is initiated.

Abstract: A method for providing a managed networking service for a cloud computing system enables users to consume managed virtualized network functions (VNFs) at edge locations. The method includes registering a plurality of third-party vendors for the managed networking service. The plurality of third-party vendors provide a plurality of VNFs for the managed networking service. The method also includes receiving user input from a user of the cloud computing system. The user input includes a request to deploy the plurality of VNFs at an edge location. The plurality of VNFs can be provided by different third-party vendors through the managed networking service. The method also includes causing the plurality of VNFs to be deployed on an edge device that is located at the edge location. The plurality of VNFs can be represented as logical entities in a database that is utilized by the managed networking service.

Abstract: A composite hollow lumen and a method for producing the lumen are provided. The lumen includes a tubular textile formed of yarns having a first tensile strength and a matrix material in which the tubular textile is embedded to form a conduit having a bore and a sidewall substantially impermeable to liquid. The matrix material has a second tensile strength that is lower than the first tensile strength. The method for producing a composite lumen includes selecting yarns having a first tensile strength, selecting an elastomeric matrix material having a second tensile strength that is lower that the first tensile strength, forming a tubular textile of the yarns, and embedding the tubular textile in the matrix material to form a conduit having a bore and conduit walls that are substantially impermeable to liquid. The elastomeric matrix material is a biodegradable or bioresorbable polyester.

Abstract: There is provided systems and method for intelligent channel steering based on dynamically determined intents during channel interactions. A user may contact an organization, such as an online service or payment provider through a first communication channel in order to seek assistance or resolution with some help query or request. The organization's system may dynamically prioritize the user's intent when submitting the help request and based on the user's actions during the communications. The system may further present other communication channels that may assist the user in resolving their help request. The user may be steered to one or more of those channels. When navigating between channels a data object may be generated in the first channel that tracks the user's intent, actions, and steps taken to resolution, which may be transferred between channels and translated to a code or scripting language handled by the other channel.