Abstract: A training system includes: a model; and a training module configured to: construct a first pair of images of at least a first portion of a first human captured at different times; construct a second pair of images of at least a second portion of a second human captured at the same time from different points of view; input the first and second pairs of images to the model; the model configured to: generate first and second reconstructed images of the at least the first portion of the first human based on the first and second pairs, respectively, and the training module is configured to selectively adjust one or more parameters of the model based on: the first reconstructed image and the second reconstructed image.

Abstract: A method includes: performing unsupervised pre-training of a model, the model including and a decoder including: obtaining a first image and a second image under different conditions or from different viewpoints; encoding, by the encoder, the first image into a representation of the first image and the second image into a representation of the second image; transforming the representation of the first image into a transformed representation; decoding, by the decoder, the transformed representation into a reconstructed image, where the transforming of the representation of the first image and the decoding of the transformed representation is based on the representation of the first image and the representation of the second image; and adjusting one or more parameters of at least one of the encoder and the decoder based on minimizing a loss; and fine-tuning the model, initialized with a set of task specific encoder parameters, for a geometric vision task.

Abstract: A motion generation system includes: a model configured to generate latent indices for a sequence of images including an entity performing an action based on an action label and a duration of the sequence; and a decoder module configured to: decode the latent indices and to generate the sequence of images including the entity performing the action based on the latent indices; and output the sequence of images including the entity performing the action to a display control module configured to display the sequence of images including the entity performing the action sequentially on a display.

Abstract: Examples of augmented reality (AR) environment control advantageously employ multi-factor intention determination and include: performing a multi-factor intention determination for summoning a control object (e.g., a menu, a keyboard, or an input panel) using a set of indications in an AR environment, the set of indications comprising a plurality of indications (e.g., two or more of a palm-facing gesture, an eye gaze, a head gaze, and a finger position simultaneously); and based on at least the set of indications indicating a summoning request by a user, displaying the control object in a position proximate to the user in the AR environment (e.g., docked to a hand of the user). Some examples continue displaying the control object while at least one indication remains, and continue displaying the control object during a timer period if one of the indications is lost.

Abstract: Padded materials and corresponding systems and methods for forming the same are provided herein. A padded material comprises a first web of paper-based material defining a first and a second surface, and a second web of paper-based material defining a first and a second surface. A first layer of heat seal coating is disposed on the second surface of the first web, and a second layer of heat seal coating is disposed on the second surface of the second web. A starch-based padding is sandwiched between the first web and the second web such that the starch-based padding is positioned between the first surface of the first web and the second layer of heat seal coating disposed on the second surface of the second web. The padded material may be formed into a roll stock that is used in an automated packaging machine, such as an automated mailer formation device.

Abstract: Am image retrieval system includes: a neural network (NN) module configured to generate local features based on an input image; an iterative attention module configured to, via T iterations, generate an ordered set of super features in the input image based on the local features, where T is an integer greater than 1; and a selection module configured to select a second image from a plurality of images in an image database based on the second image having a second ordered set of super features that most closely match the ordered set of super features in the input image, where the super features in the set of super features do not include redundant local features of the input image.

Abstract: A method of semi-supervised learning includes inputting an image; generating a weak augmentation version and a strong augmentation version of the inputted image; predicting a class of the weak augmentation version of the inputted image; determining if the predicted class of the weak augmentation version of the inputted image is confident; using a pseudo-label to train a model using the strong augmentation version of the inputted image when the predicted class of the weak augmentation version of the selected image is confident; and using a self-supervised loss based on deep clustering to train a model using the strong augmentation version of the selected image when the predicted class of the weak augmentation version of the selected image is not confident.

Abstract: A flexible instrument control and data storage/management system and method for representing and processing assay plates having one or more predefined plate locations is disclosed. The system utilizes a graph data structure, layer objects and data objects. The layer objects map the graph data structure to the data objects. The graph data structure can comprise one node for each of the one or more predefined plate locations, wherein the nodes can be hierarchically defined according to a predefined plate location hierarchy. Each node can be given a unique node identifier, a node type and a node association that implements the predefined plate location hierarchy. The layer objects can include an index that maps the node identifiers to the data objects.

Abstract: A method of producing an engineered T cell population includes obtaining a cell population comprising a CD8+ T cell, isolating the CD8+ T cell from the obtained cell population, activating the isolated CD8+ T cell, introducing a nucleic acid encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) binding to an antigen in a complex with an MHC molecule into the activated CD8+ T cell, and expanding the introduced CD8+ T cell to obtain the engineered T cell population.

Abstract: A method of hierarchical pressure management for managed pressure drilling operations includes receiving a measured pressure value. If the measured pressure exceeds an MPD pressure set point, commanding one or more choke valves of an MPD choke manifold to open until the measured pressure is approximately equal to the MPD pressure set point or is commanded to a fully opened choke aperture setting. If at any time the measured pressure exceeds a pressure control valve set point, parking the MPD choke manifold and commanding one or more pressure control valve system valves to open until the measured pressure is less than the pressure control valve set point or is commanded to a fully opened pressure control valve setting. If at any time the measured pressure exceeds a pressure relief valve set point, commanding a pressure relief valve to open.

Abstract: A method of hierarchical pressure management for managed pressure drilling operations includes receiving a measured pressure value. If the measured pressure exceeds an MPD pressure set point, commanding one or more choke valves of an MPD choke manifold to open until the measured pressure is approximately equal to the MPD pressure set point or is commanded to a fully opened choke aperture setting. If at any time the measured pressure exceeds a pressure control valve set point, parking the MPD choke manifold and commanding one or more pressure control valve system valves to open until the measured pressure is less than the pressure control valve set point or is commanded to a fully opened pressure control valve setting. If at any time the measured pressure exceeds a pressure release valve set point, commanding a pressure release valve to open.

Abstract: A method is described in which a polyhedral grid representative of seismic data is provided. A polyhedral cell of the polyhedral grid is identified. A polyhedron that encloses the polyhedral cell is created. A region of the polyhedron to remove based on faces of the identified polyhedral cell is identified. The identified region of the polyhedron is removed. The identifying and removing are repeated for a plurality of faces of the identified polyhedral cell. A pressure center of the polyhedral cell is determined.

Abstract: A flexible instrument control and data storage/management system and method for representing and processing assay plates having one or more predefined plate locations is disclosed. The system utilizes a graph data structure, layer objects and data objects. The layer objects map the graph data structure to the data objects. The graph data structure can comprise one node for each of the one or more predefined plate locations, wherein the nodes can be hierarchically defined according to a predefined plate location hierarchy. Each node can be given a unique node identifier, a node type and a node association that implements the predefined plate location hierarchy. The layer objects can include an index that maps the node identifiers to the data objects.

Abstract: A method is described in which a seismic data set of a geological survey is provided. A geological discontinuity in the seismic data set is identified. A first parameterization of at least a portion of a first side of the geological discontinuity is identified. A second parameterization of at least a portion of a second side of the geological discontinuity is identified. A plurality of isolines of properties of the first and second parameterizations is determined. A surface of the geological discontinuity is divided according to the isolines. The divided surfaces of the geological discontinuity are mapped.

Abstract: A flexible instrument control and data storage/management system and method for representing and processing assay plates having one or more predefined plate locations is disclosed. The system utilizes a graph data structure, layer objects and data objects. The layer objects map the graph data structure to the data objects. The graph data structure can comprise one node for each of the one or more predefined plate locations, wherein the nodes can be hierarchically defined according to a predefined plate location hierarchy. Each node can be given a unique node identifier, a node type and a node association that implements the predefined plate location hierarchy. The layer objects can include an index that maps the node identifiers to the data objects.

Abstract: A method is described in which a seismic data set of a geological survey is provided. A geological discontinuity in the seismic data set is identified. A first parameterization of at least a portion of a first side of the geological discontinuity is identified. A second parameterization of at least a portion of a second side of the geological discontinuity is identified. A plurality of isolines of properties of the first and second parameterizations is determined. A surface of the geological discontinuity is divided according to the isolines. The divided surfaces of the geological discontinuity are mapped.

Abstract: A method is described in which a polyhedral grid representative of seismic data is provided. A polyhedral cell of the polyhedral grid is identified. A polyhedron that encloses the polyhedral cell is created. A region of the polyhedron to remove based on faces of the identified polyhedral cell is identified. The identified region of the polyhedron is removed. The identifying and removing are repeated for a plurality of faces of the identified polyhedral cell. A pressure center of the polyhedral cell is determined.

Abstract: A flexible instrument control and data storage/management system and method for representing and processing assay plates having one or more predefined plate locations is disclosed. The system utilizes a graph data structure, layer objects and data objects. The layer objects map the graph data structure to the data objects. The graph data structure can comprise one node for each of the one or more predefined plate locations, wherein the nodes can be hierarchically defined according to a predefined plate location hierarchy. Each node can be given a unique node identifier, a node type and a node association that implements the predefined plate location hierarchy. The layer objects can include an index that maps the node identifiers to the data objects.

Abstract: A book for use with augmented reality applications includes a plurality of stiff leaves, each side of which forms a page of the book. On each page a respective fiduciary marker is positioned substantially in the middle of the page. Each fiduciary marker comprises a different respective asymmetric pattern capable of indicating the scale and orientation of the book to an augmented reality application and of indicating the respective page, and a non-alphanumeric pattern positioned closer to an outside edge of the page of the book than the fiduciary marker. The non-alphanumeric pattern on a respective page is capable of indicating at least the opposing page pair comprising the respective page on which the non-alphanumeric pattern is positioned, when used in conjunction with the scale and orientation of the book as indicated by a fiduciary marker on a different page to that of the respective non-alphanumeric pattern.