Abstract: Methods, systems, and techniques for applying machine learning in a hybrid cloud computing environment. A request to perform a forecasting task is received at a private cloud endpoint. The task may be, for example, a sequential forecasting task such as volume forecasting or anomaly detection based on historical log data. A proxy is used to route the request to a trained machine learning model running in a public cloud by connecting the private cloud endpoint to the public cloud endpoint. The proxy can also select one of multiple public clouds and one of multiple trained machine learning models to which the request is routed.

Abstract: A light intensity monitoring system, a light intensity monitor and a method for monitoring light intensity the light intensity monitor attached to a vehicle roof. The light intensity monitor includes light sensors which measure light intensity at a top wall and two sidewalls and records the location of the vehicle at precise time intervals using a global positioning sensor. A microcontroller within the monitor compiles the measured data into communications packets, which include light intensity measurements and the corresponding vehicle location for each measurement period. These packets are then wirelessly transmitted to a remote computing device using either a wireless network communications unit or a dual-mode near-field communications unit. The remote device receives the data and utilizes a mapping application to display the various light intensity levels, expressed in lux, with the location of the measurement.

Abstract: Provided are computer-implemented systems and methods for providing improved rule-based machine translation, including a memory having a plurality of text translations, each text translation comprising an input text element and an output text element; at a processor: generating a text translation cluster comprising a plurality of matching text translations in the plurality of text translations, the text translation cluster associating the plurality of matching text translations; receiving the plurality of matching text translations associated with the text translation cluster; generating a first translation rule corresponding to the input text elements of the text translation cluster and a second translation rule corresponding to the output text elements; generating a machine translation rule based on the first translation rule and the second translation rule, the machine translation rule comprising a template and at least one converter; receiving an input text element for translation; and determining an outp

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automated image evaluation, a computer-implemented method for automated setting of processing parameters of an image processing processor, and a computer-implemented method for image processing of input images of an image sensor. An image processing system and an image analysis unit are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices for detecting if a movable barrier obstructing a portal has been opened, the devices comprising: at least one sensor configured to detect when the barrier is manipulated from a closed position in which the portal is obstructed, to an open position enabling access to the portal; a processor configured to generate a first alert message when sensor data indicative of the barrier being manipulated from the closed position to the open position, is received; and a communication module for wirelessly transmitting the first alert message to a remote entity.

Abstract: Provided are computer implemented systems and methods for generating a user interface for language translation, including: providing domain specific machine translation models; generating a machine translation user interface comprising an input text element; outputting the machine translation user interface; receiving user input text at the input text element in a first language from a first user; selecting a selected domain specific machine translation model in the domain specific machine translation models by applying a machine selector model of the machine selector module, the machine selector model for selecting the selected domain specific machine translation model by classifying the input text element as in-domain for the selected domain specific translation model; translating the input text element from a first language into a second language as an output text element based on the selected domain specific machine translation model; and updating the machine translation user interface to comprise the out

Abstract: Provided are computer implemented systems and methods for providing improved language translation, including translation of input text to an output translated text Selement. This may include providing for rule-based language translation. This may further include a plurality of machine translation models adapted to different translation domains. A machine translation selector is described that selects an in-domain machine translator from the plurality of machine translation models based on an input text element. The selected in-domain machine translator may generate a first translated text element from the input text element. A post-editor module may generate a second translated text element by predicting a post-edit to the first translated text element. The first translated text element and the second translated text element are evaluated by a quality evaluation model that determines a first metric associated with the first translated text element and a second metric associated with the second text element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a membrane filter for water and wastewater treatment including a membrane filter, hydrophilic polymers formed on the membrane filter; and quorum quenching microorganisms cross-linked with the membrane filter by the hydrophilic polymer. The quorum quenching microorganisms are attached to the surface of the membrane filter for water and wastewater treatment, resulting in a higher initial permeation pressure than a conventional membrane, but the quorum quenching microorganisms may effectively prevent the phenomenon of quorum sensing, allowing the formation of a biofilm, thereby improving the life of the membrane filter for water and wastewater treatment.

Abstract: A system for resisting tampering, comprising: a device comprising a printed circuit board within a housing; at least one tamper sensor; and a conductive ink electrically connected to the printed circuit board and forming a conductive path when applied to a material. The conductive path has a defined electrical property, such as resistance or conductance. The printed circuit board is configured to both measure any changes in the defined electrical property and trigger an alert to a gateway located outside of the system, such as by a Bluetooth Low energy interface. Methods of resisting tampering of a variety of articles using the disclosed system are also disclosed. Articles comprising the disclosed system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stackable, non-contact device for operating elevator buttons is described. The non-contact device includes a servo mechanism with a dual-arm configured to press either of two elevator buttons. Two proximity sensors are configured to register the approach of a finger touch of either proximity sensor, which commands the servo mechanism to press the corresponding elevator button. The stackable, non-contact device includes a microcontroller configured to receive near field communications from a mobile application, which includes commands for pressing a specific elevator button.

Abstract: Provided are computer implemented systems and methods for providing improved language translation, including translation of input text to an output translated text Selement. This may include providing for rule-based language translation. This may further include a plurality of machine translation models adapted to different translation domains. A machine translation selector is described that selects an in-domain machine translator from the plurality of machine translation models based on an input text element. The selected in-domain machine translator may generate a first translated text element from the input text element. A post-editor module may generate a second translated text element by predicting a post-edit to the first translated text element. The first translated text element and the second translated text element are evaluated by a quality evaluation model that determines a first metric associated with the first translated text element and a second metric associated with the second text element.

Abstract: Provided are computer implemented systems and methods for providing improved language translation, including translation of input text to an output translated text element. This may include providing for rule-based language translation. This may further include a plurality of machine translation models adapted to different translation domains. A machine translation selector is described that selects an in-domain machine translator from the plurality of machine translation models based on an input text element. The selected in-domain machine translator may generate a first translated text element from the input text element. A post-editor module may generate a second translated text element by predicting a post-edit to the first translated text element. The first translated text element and the second translated text element are evaluated by a quality evaluation model that determines a first metric associated with the first translated text element and a second metric associated with the second text element.

Abstract: An Edge encapsulated method and system for real-time detection of a double parking vehicle blocking parked vehicles by capturing images using a mounted monocular camera then processing using two Semi-Supervised Object Detection (sSOD) stages, that is trained with partly labeled and mostly unlabeled data to optimize the model parameters for the detection problem, gathered by capturing video from moving vehicle passing through multiple different vehicle types and parking systems with unconfined location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing an electrode foil for producing a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, in which a metal foil is provided with a coating of electrode material and in which the coating of electrode material is plasma treated. The coating of electrode material is plasma-treated by the coating being subjected to an atmospheric plasma jet. The invention also relates to a method for producing a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, in which a first electrode foil for the negative electrode and a second electrode foil for the positive electrode are provided, in which the first and second electrode foils are arranged one above the other with a separator layer in between to form a foil stack and in which the foil stack is impregnated with a liquid electrolyte. The first and/or the second electrode foil is/are provided by the aforementioned method.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for generating an atmospheric plasma jet includes an inlet, through which the jet can be introduced into the nozzle assembly, and a channel connected to the inlet so that the plasma jet introduced is conducted through the channel. Multiple nozzle openings are provided in the channel wall along the channel, through which a plasma jet can exit the assembly. The cross section of the channel in the region of a nozzle opening is shaped in such a way that a virtual medial plane runs between a virtual first tangent plane of the cross section through the nozzle opening and a virtual second tangent plane of the cross section opposite thereto and parallel to the first tangent plane divides the cross section into a first cross-sectional area at the nozzle opening. The cross-sectional surface of the first cross-sectional area differs from the cross-sectional surface of the second.

Abstract: Provided are computer implemented systems and methods for providing improved language translation, including translation of input text to an output translated text element. This may include providing for rule-based language translation. This may further include a plurality of machine translation models adapted to different translation domains. A machine translation selector is described that selects an in-domain machine translator from the plurality of machine translation models based on an input text element. The selected in-domain machine translator may generate a first translated text element from the input text element. A post-editor module may generate a second translated text element by predicting a post-edit to the first translated text element. The first translated text element and the second translated text element are evaluated by a quality evaluation model that determines a first metric associated with the first translated text element and a second metric associated with the second text element.

Abstract: A method for depositing a plasma polymer layer in an atmospheric-pressure plasma on a metallic substrate, wherein the plasma is obtained by a discharge between two electrodes. At least one organic coating precursor compound is fed into the region of the relaxing plasma and is deposited on the metallic substrate as a plasma polymer layer. Nitrogen or a forming gas is used as a treatment gas and the at least one organic coating precursor compound is selected from various compounds. Also disclosed is an article, an electrode and a capacitor which utilize the method and include a metallic substrate having a surface and a plasma polymer layer on the surface. Also disclosed is a method for producing the electrode or for producing the capacitor, a battery cell or a lithium-ion accumulator which comprises the electrode.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for generating an atmospheric plasma jet includes an inlet, through which the jet can be introduced into the nozzle assembly, and a channel connected to the inlet so that the plasma jet introduced is conducted through the channel. Multiple nozzle openings are provided in the channel wall along the channel, through which a plasma jet can exit the assembly. The cross section of the channel in the region of a nozzle opening is shaped in such a way that a virtual medial plane runs between a virtual first tangent plane of the cross section through the nozzle opening and a virtual second tangent plane of the cross section opposite thereto and parallel to the first tangent plane divides the cross section into a first cross-sectional area at the nozzle opening. The cross-sectional surface of the first cross-sectional area differs from the cross-sectional surface of the second.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a plurality of graphical elements of a graphical model may be displayed on a display device. An indication of a graphical operation involving a first graphical element of the plurality of graphical elements may be received. The graphical operation when performed may establish a relationship between the first graphical element and one or more other graphical elements of the plurality of graphical elements that are compatible with the graphical operation. Two or more graphical elements of the plurality of graphical elements that are compatible with the graphical operation and one or more characteristics associated with the first graphical element may be identified. A visual indication may be provided on the display device. The visual indication may indicate that the identified plurality of graphical elements is compatible with the graphical operation.

Abstract: Production of a silicon wafer coated with a passivation layer. The coated silicon wafer may be suitable for use in photovoltaic cells which convert energy from light impinging on the front face of the cell into electrical energy.