Abstract: Methods for compressing shape data for a set of electronic designs include inputting a set of shape data, where the shape data represents a set of shapes for a device fabrication process. A convolutional autoencoder is used on the set of shape data, the convolutional autoencoder having a pre-determined set of convolution layers including a kernel size and filter size for each convolution layer. The set of shape data is encoded to compress the set of shape data, using the pre-determined set of convolution layers of the convolutional autoencoder, to create a set of encoded shape data. The set of shape data comprises an SEM image, and the encoded set of shape data identifies a mask defect.

Abstract: Provided herein are electrospirming apparatuses and methods for efficient production of nanofiber structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetocaloric materials comprising manganese, iron, silicon, phosphorus, nitrogen and optionally boron.

Abstract: An Automated Analysis and Warning of Optical Transmission (AWOT) between BBU unit and RRU of radio transmitting station accurately and quickly identifies errors on an optical transmission line, thereby reducing costs in terms of labor and equipment, and at the same time reducing service downtime of mobile communication systems.

Abstract: A method for controlling the delivery of a breathing gas to a patient. The method comprises: delivering a flow of breathing gas to a patient, the breathing gas having a breathing gas flowrate and a fraction of inspired oxygen; measuring an oxygen saturation level of the patient; determining a respiratory rate of the patient; automatically adjusting the fraction of inspired oxygen of the breathing gas based on the measured oxygen saturation level of the patient and a breathing gas flowrate set-point; and automatically adjusting the breathing gas flowrate set-point based on the determined respiratory rate of the patient.

Abstract: This invention refers to hybrid coupler with the sum port and difference port located on the same side. The hybrid coupler can be efficiently integrated into the high frequency circuit with its simple structure, using common material. To achieve this purpose, the hybrid coupler in this invention consists of the following parts: sum port, difference port, output port 1, output port 2, connection line 1, connection line 2 and microstrip line.

Abstract: Methods for compressing shape data for a set of electronic designs include inputting a set of shape data, where the shape data represents a set of shapes for a device fabrication process. A convolutional autoencoder is used on the set of shape data, the convolutional autoencoder having a pre-determined set of convolution layers including a kernel size and filter size for each convolution layer. The set of shape data is encoded to compress the set of shape data, using the pre-determined set of convolution layers of the convolutional autoencoder, to create a set of encoded shape data. The set of shape data comprises an SEM image, and the encoded set of shape data identifies a mask defect.

Abstract: This invention refers to hybrid coupler with the sum port and difference port located on the same side. The hybrid coupler can be efficiently integrated into the high frequency circuit with its simple structure, using common material. To achieve this purpose, the hybrid coupler in this invention consists of the following parts: sum port, difference port, output port 1, output port 2, connection line 1, connection line 2 and microstrip line.

Abstract: New platform technologies to actuate and sense force propagation in real-time for large sheets of cells are provided. In certain embodiments the platform comprises a device for the measurement of mechanical properties of cells or other moieties, where device comprises a transparent elastic or viscoelastic polymer substrate disposed on a rigid transparent surface; and a plurality of micromirrors disposed on or in said polymer substrate, wherein the reflective surfaces of the micromirrors are oriented substantially parallel to the surface of said polymer substrate. In certain embodiments the device comprises more than about 1,000,000, or more than about 10,000,000 micromirrors. In certain embodiments the micromirrors comprise a magnetic layer and/or a diffraction grating.

Abstract: Methods for fracturing or mask data preparation are disclosed in which a set of single-beam charged particle beam shots is input; a calculated image is calculated using a neural network, from the set of single-beam charged particle beam shots; and a set of multi-beam shots is generated based on the calculated image, to convert the set of single-beam charged particle beam shots to the set of multi-beam shots which will produce a surface image on the surface. Methods for training a neural network include inputting a set of single-beam charged particle beam shots; calculating a set of calculated images using the set of single-beam charged particle beam shots; and training the neural network with the set of calculated images.

Abstract: Slave devices, master devices, systems and methods are disclosed for bidirectional edge-based pulse width modulation protocol based communication. In an implementation, receiving a master trigger signal starts a timer having an associated time period in a slave device, and after the timer has elapsed the slave device transmits a response.

Abstract: Device for generating smoke for a hookah, including a tray and a bowl, the tray being shaped for placement at the top of a hookah stem and including a receptacle suitable for receiving a smoking mixture, the bowl being shaped for arrangement at the top of the tray above the mixture, being suitable for receiving a heating element and including a base suitable for supporting the heating element and for imparting its heat to the mixture, and a cover closing up the bowl, the device being shaped to allow circulation of fluid from the bowl to the receptacle, the circulation including at least one baffle.

Abstract: Described are magnetocaloric materials comprising manganese, iron, phosphorus, silicon, carbon and optionally one or both of nitrogen and boron, and processes for producing said magnetocaloric materials.

Abstract: Medical wound irrigation systems are described that may be used in environments such as hospitals and first aid stations, and for military applications, e.g., for medics and along transport routes for the wounded. The irrigation systems can provide continuous variable pressure for irrigating a wound. For example, in some embodiments, a medical irrigation system can be used to provide a steady pressure level while irrigating about one liter of solution in less than about one minute, e.g., to assist during wound irrigation and debridement. The medical irrigation system may include an air-powered irrigation device, which pressurizes an irrigation solution, such as a cleansing fluid, to create an ejection force. In some embodiments, the medical irrigation system can include a replaceable bottle cap with an inlet for connecting to a source of pressurized fluid (e.g., pressurized gas, such as pressurized air) and an outlet for the irrigation solution/cleansing fluid.

Abstract: A hardware monitor may receive information that identifies a requirement for a system. The requirement may be associated with operation of the system during a runtime operation of the system in an intended operating environment. The hardware monitor may program the one or more hardware components to analyze the system based on the requirement. The hardware monitor may receive a signal from the system during the runtime operation of the system in the intended operating environment. The hardware monitor may analyze the signal during the runtime operation of the system based on the requirement. The hardware monitor may determine, during the runtime operation of the system, that the requirement was violated during the runtime operation of the system based on analyzing the signal. The hardware monitor may output information indicating that the requirement was violated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method associated with testing are disclosed, where a coupling between a device under test and at least one further device may be emulated. The coupling may be a bus.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable leg exercise apparatus for allowing a user to perform a leg exercise while sitting on a sitting structure, or alternatively, when standing in a modified standing position. In a first embodiment, the adjustable leg exercise apparatus includes a foot engagement member; a knee-thigh engagement member; at least one elastic resistance member; at least one foot securing mechanism for securing or locking the foot engagement member to the at least one elastic resistance member; at least one knee-thigh securing mechanism for securing or locking the knee-thigh engagement member to the at least one elastic resistance member; and a plurality of length adjustment and securing devices for securing each of the at least one elastic resistance member in any one of a plurality of predetermined adjustment positions. In a second embodiment, the knee-thigh engagement member may include a knee-thigh wrapping device.

Abstract: Slave devices, master devices, systems and methods are disclosed for bidirectional edge-based pulse width modulation protocol based communication. In an implementation, receiving a master trigger signal starts a timer having an associated time period in a slave device, and after the timer has elapsed the slave device transmits a response.

Abstract: Described are a kit comprising at least two magnetocaloric materials having identical stoichiometry but different Curie temperature, a magnetocaloric regenerator comprising at least two magnetocaloric materials having identical stoichiometry but different Curie temperature and a process for producing at least two magnetocaloric materials having identical stoichiometry but different Curie temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetocaloric materials comprising manganese, iron, silicon, phosphorus, nitrogen and optionally boron.