Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system which comprises a computing device including a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium configured to store an application program; and a processor coupled to the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and configured to control a plurality of modules to execute instructions of the application program for accessing a plurality of tasks of the system. The system further comprises a computing server system configured to: create different task queues, skill groups, and prioritizations to organize the plurality of tasks based at least upon an urgency, a complexity, or a department of each task of the plurality of the tasks, present information related to each of the plurality of tasks, queue and route the plurality of tasks, and obtain task completion information related to each of the plurality of tasks.

Abstract: A device for efficient object detection and selective display of video frames is disclosed. A plurality of bounding boxes to visually bound one or more subjects are defined in the received video frames; each bounding box includes padding above and laterally with respect to the one or more subjects in the video frame. The device may reduce the plurality of bounding boxes by merging bounding boxes to create reduced plurality of merged bounding boxes. The device performs object detection on the reduced plurality of merged bounding boxes by searching a training database for detecting and identifying suspicious objects. The identified objects are annotated. On identifying that an object is suspicious, based on a trained database of firearms in a plurality of environments across a plurality of industries, the video frame is transmitted to a graphical user interface of a user device.

Abstract: A device may receive and store video frames in the memory. The device may define, in a video frame among the video frames, a plurality of bounding boxes to visually bound one or more subjects, each bounding box of the plurality of bounding boxes may be defined in accordance with a pre-defined aspect ratio, and each bounding box may comprise padding above and laterally with respect to the one or more subjects in the video frame. The device may reduce the plurality of bounding boxes by merging two bounding boxes among the plurality of bounding boxes to create a merged bounding box, wherein the merged bounding box may maintain the pre-defined aspect ratio and visually bounds the two bounding boxes being merged, and wherein the reduced plurality of bounding boxes is provided to an object detector.

Abstract: A device for efficient object detection and selective display of video frames is disclosed. A plurality of bounding boxes to visually bound one or more subjects are defined in the received video frames; each bounding box includes padding above and laterally with respect to the one or more subjects in the video frame. The device may reduce the plurality of bounding boxes by merging bounding boxes to create reduced plurality of merged bounding boxes. The device performs object detection on the reduced plurality of merged bounding boxes by searching a training database for detecting and identifying suspicious objects. The identified objects are annotated. On identifying that an object is suspicious, based on a trained database of firearms in a plurality of environments across a plurality of industries, the video frame is transmitted to a graphical user interface of a user device.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a provisioning manager comprises an interface and processing circuitry. The interface is configured to obtain provisioning data from a provisioning database. The processing circuitry is configured to prepare one or more configuration files based on the provisioning data. The configuration file(s) indicate how to provision one or more service instances. The processing circuitry is further configured to commit the configuration file(s) to one or more repositories in order to make the configuration file(s) available to at least one of the service instances. The processing circuitry is further configured to send one or more notifications indicating to one or more of the service instances that the configuration file(s) have been committed to the one or more repositories.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a provisioning manager comprises an interface and processing circuitry. The interface is configured to obtain provisioning data from a provisioning database. The processing circuitry is configured to prepare one or more configuration files based on the provisioning data. The configuration file(s) indicate how to provision one or more service instances. The processing circuitry is further configured to commit the configuration file(s) to one or more repositories in order to make the configuration file(s) available to at least one of the service instances. The processing circuitry is further configured to send one or more notifications indicating to one or more of the service instances that the configuration file(s) have been committed to the one or more repositories.

Abstract: A high-precision, low false alarm rate detection apparatus, system, and method for rapid reaction to sudden kinetic impulses caused by abnormal motion, such as kickback, of a power tool. The apparatus, system and method includes local measurement of sensing modalities with local real-time processing and advanced digital signal processing to measure the total kinematic motion of any power tool. A machine learning model pre-trained for the power tool to predict an occurrence of an abnormal motion such as a kickback event of the power tool, the machine learning model using data received from sensing modalities to predict an occurrence of the kickback event, and a reactive device of the power tool is activated upon prediction of the kickback event.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid therapeutics and methods for using these nucleic acid therapeutics in the treatment of complement-related disorders.

Abstract: A keepout zone detection system and method for a hazardous area, such as the workspace around a power tool, that includes a safety device that controls a safety event, such as disabling the power tool, and a keepout zone detection device that includes at least one imager for imaging a workspace associated with the power tool. A processor dynamically determines the keepout zone specific to the power tool based on information received from the imager(s) or by referring to a predetermined keepout zone stored in a memory, where the processor includes a pre-trained neural network that processes the received images to further identify the presence of human appendage(s) within the keepout zone; and a communication device that communicates with the safety device to control the safety event, such as disabling the power tool, based on the determination of the presence of the human appendage within the keepout zone.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a scene reconstruction and machine learning system. In embodiments, the system comprises a storage medium configured to store image data, one or more scene models, one or more relightable matter fields, and information related to a machine learning model. In one or more embodiments, the system comprises an input circuit configured to receive image data characterizing light in a scene. In embodiments the system includes a processor. In embodiments the processor configured to reconstruct a scene model representing the scene using the image data. In embodiments the processor is configured to extract a relightable matter field from the scene model representing the object, store the scene model and the relightable matter field representing the object in the storage medium, apply the relightable matter field as an input to the machine learning model, and generate an output from the machine learning model.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘NCHP1’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, rounded habit with thick stems. Extremely abundant, white sterile flowers in large, broadly pyramidal panicles that open white and fade to green. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of x Chitalpa plant named ‘NCXC1’ is disclosed, characterized by large inflorescences with vibrant purple flowers, and small tree habits. The new variety is an x Chitalpa, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ligustrum plant named ‘NCLJ1’ is disclosed, characterized rounded upright habit, white flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and no apparent female fertility. The new variety is a Ligustrum, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of x Pyracomeles plant named ‘NCXP2’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant white flowers with showy red fruit. Plants have compact, rounded habits, and glossy green foliage. The new variety is an x Pyracomeles, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euonymus plant named ‘NCEA1’ is disclosed, characterized by plants with compact, rounded habits, good fall color, low fruit production, and greatly reduced fertility. The new cultivar is a Euonymus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX12’ is disclosed, characterized by a floriferous plant with a prostrate, compact habit. Single deep-pink flowers bloom in spring and rebloom in fall. The new variety is a Rhododendron, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘NCIC2’ is disclosed, characterized by its unique upright, narrow growth habit, and persistent, vivid yellow foliage. The new variety is an Ilex, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘NCVX5’ is described, characterized by abundant white spring flowers with lustrous, evergreen foliage. Plants have upright habits and dense branching. The new cultivar is a Viburnum, typically for ornamental garden use.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Deutzia plant named ‘NCDX3’ is described, characterized by abundant, dark pink flowers buds and deep pink striped flowers. Plants have low-growing, compact habits. The new variety is a Deutzia, typically used as an ornamental garden or landscape plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘NCIC1’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, upright, rounded growth habit, and persistent, vivid yellow foliage. The new variety is an Ilex, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.