Abstract: Particular embodiments may enable configuring settings of a vehicle in a designated mode. A signal to perform a vehicle leveling process using an electronically controlled suspension of a vehicle may be received. A roll angle and a pitch angle of the vehicle as parked may be assessed based on data received from a position sensor built into the vehicle. Signals to adjust an electronically controlled suspension of the vehicle to reduce the roll angle or the pitch angle so that the vehicle is level as parked may be sent based on the assessed roll angle and pitch angle exceeding a threshold value. Data may be transmitted to present information related to the vehicle leveling process in a graphical user interface.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to predictable latency access category (AC). A device may control the initiation of a contention period for network communication. The device may broadcast a reservation/defer signal at a predetermined time after the start of the contention period for an Access Category for Predictable Latency (AC_PL). The device may receive reservation/defer signals from connected Station (STA) devices. The device may process the received reservation/defer signals to manage network access priorities and channel access specifically for the AC_PL. The device may adjust network parameters based on the received reservation/defer signals to minimize collisions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphatidylserine (PS) binding agents comprising one or more C-domains of a milk fat globule-EGF factor 8 (MFG-E8) protein, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for improving dialog management for task-oriented dialog systems. The disclosed dialog builder leverages machine teaching processing to improve development of dialog managers. In this way, the dialog builder combines the strengths of both rule-based and machine-learned approaches to allow dialog authors to: (1) import a dialog graph developed using popular dialog composers, (2) convert the dialog graph to text-based training dialogs, (3) continuously improve the trained dialogs based on log dialogs, and (4) generate a corrected dialog for retraining the machine learning.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bridging asymmetric haloalkynyl dicobalt hexacarbonyl precursors, and ultra high purity versions thereof, methods of making, and methods of using these bridging asymmetric haloalkynyl dicobalt hexacarbonyl precursors in a vapor deposition process. One aspect of the disclosure relates to an ultrahigh purity bridging asymmetric haloalkynyl dicobalt hexacarbonyl precursor of the formula Co2(CO)6(R3C?CR4), where R3 and R4 are different organic moieties and R4 is more electronegative or more electron withdrawing compared to R3.

Abstract: Techniques for creating and managing wagers on possible states within a live event, such as possible outcomes of subparts of a sporting event or other possible occurrences within the event. An initial state and multiple possible future states of a performance parameter of the event are determined based on state information of the event. A betting market may be created by determining probabilities and odds for the possible future states. Bets may be made on the possible future states via a touch-sensitive display. A payout may be made to a winner who selects a possible future state that actually occurs.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices having air gap spacers that are formed as part of BEOL or MOL layers of the semiconductor devices are provided, as well as methods for fabricating such air gap spacers. For example, a method comprises forming a first metallic structure and a second metallic structure on a substrate, wherein the first and second metallic structures are disposed adjacent to each other with insulating material disposed between the first and second metallic structures. The insulating material is etched to form a space between the first and second metallic structures. A layer of dielectric material is deposited over the first and second metallic structures using a pinch-off deposition process to form an air gap in the space between the first and second metallic structures, wherein a portion of the air gap extends above an upper surface of at least one of the first metallic structure and the second metallic structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of an Extremely High Throughput Station (EHT STA) (STA1) configured for operating in a next-generation (NG) wireless local area network (WLAN) are described herein. In some embodiments, the EHT STA encodes a common signal field (SIG) (Coex-SIG) of an EHT PPDU to include a TXOP duration field. The TXOP duration field is more than seven bits to indicate an actual TXOP duration of a transmission from the EHT STA comprising the EHT PPDU transmitted to a second station (STA2). Decoding the TXOP duration field of the EHT PPDU by a third-party station (STA4) causes the third-party station (STA4) to defer a transmission until after an end of the transmission from the second station (STA2).

Abstract: A pulse transit time is measured non-invasively and used to calculate a blood pressure value. A method of determining one or more blood pressure values includes propagating an alternating drive current through a thorax of a subject via electrodes located on a wrist-worn device. Resulting voltage levels of the subject are sensed by the wrist-worn device. The voltage levels are processed to detect when a volume of blood is ejected from the left ventricle. Output from a pulse arrival sensor coupled to the wrist-worn device is processed to detect when a blood pressure pulse generated by ejection of the volume of blood from the left ventricle arrives at the wrist. A pulse transit time (PTT) for transit of the blood pressure pulse from the left ventricle to the wrist is calculated. One or more blood pressure values for the subject are determined based on the PTT.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically modified B cells and their uses thereof, for example, for the treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, inflammatory disease, muscle wasting disease, neurological disease, and the like. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an isolated modified B cell (“CAR-B cell), capable of expressing a chimeric receptor (“CAR-B receptor”), wherein said chimeric receptor comprises (a) an extracellular domain; (b) a transmembrane domain; and (c) a cytoplasmic domain that comprises at least one signaling domain. In various embodiments, the invention comprises an isolated modified B cell, wherein said B cell is capable of expressing and secreting a payload, wherein the payload is not naturally expressed in a B cell or is expressed at higher levels than is naturally expressed in a B cell. In various embodiments, the payload is an antibody or fragment thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining a response to a query in a dialog. An entity extractor extracts rules and conditions associated with the query and determines a particular task. The disclosed technology generates a transformer-based dialog embedding by pre-training a transformer using dialog corpora including a plurality of tasks. A task-specific classifier generates a first set of candidate responses based on rules and conditions associated with the task. The transformer-based dialog embedding generates a second set of candidate responses to the query. The classifier accommodates changes made to a task by an interactive dialog editor as machine teaching. A response generator generates a response based on the first and second sets of candidate responses using an optimization function.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a measurement value for each operator of a plurality of operators. The method comprises grouping the plurality of operators into one or more sets of mutually commuting operators, each set comprising one or more of the plurality of operators. Determining, for each set of operators: a subset of transformed operators based on the set of operators, such that the set of operators are equal to products of the subset of transformed operators; a mapping circuit based on the subset of transformed operators, wherein the mapping circuit comprises an arrangement of quantum gates configured to operate on a plurality of qubits in a quantum computer.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for improving dialog management for task-oriented dialog systems. The disclosed dialog builder leverages machine teaching processing to improve development of dialog managers. In this way, the dialog builder combines the strengths of both rule-based and machine-learned approaches to allow dialog authors to: (1) import a dialog graph developed using popular dialog composers, (2) convert the dialog graph to text-based training dialogs, (3) continuously improve the trained dialogs based on log dialogs, and (4) generate a corrected dialog for retraining the machine learning.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments related to intercepting, modifying, and analyzing messages being exchanged between two entities. In one embodiment, among others, a method comprises intercepting messages being exchanged between a first entity and a second entity. The intercepted messages are modified to substitute sender information identifying the sender with proxy sender information such that the sender is anonymous to the intended recipient. The messages are also analyzed to determine at least one performance metric associated with the messages being exchanged.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods for measuring at least one pore characteristic of a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) element via porosimetry and, for example, using the measurement to adjust one or more process parameters for fabricating a PCD element and/or for quality control on such a PCD element. In an embodiment, a method for characterizing a PCD element is disclosed. The method includes providing a PCD element that includes a plurality of bonded diamond grains defining a plurality of pores therebetween. The method further includes conducting porosimetry on the PCD element to measure at least one pore characteristic of the plurality of pores of the PCD element. In an embodiment, the method additionally includes adjusting the one or more process parameters for fabricating the PCD element at least partially based on the measured at least one pore characteristic.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a system. In one embodiment, among others, a method comprises intercepting a communication between a first party and a second party in a communication forum. The communication includes first party proxy information as an intended recipient information. The method further comprises accessing a communication pair using the intended recipient information. The intended recipient information is associated with second party proxy information. The second party proxy information is associated with second party information. Additionally, the method comprises determining whether the identity of the sender is valid.

Abstract: The invention provides for an in-line network connection control device that controls the physical and logical connectivity of Ethernet attached end devices, switches or routers. The device allows two mechanisms of for controlling connectivity of Ethernet attached devices; General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) controlled, 1) latched and 2) non-latched. Non-latched relay—the non-latched relay is triggered by closing the electrical circuit between the common ground screw terminal and the non-latched screw terminal. Latched relay—the latched relay is triggered by closing the electrical circuit between the common ground screw terminal and the latched screw terminal. This device is designed to be used in line, to allow GPIO external control of network connectivity and data flow. A typical use for this appliance is to control Video On Demand traffic flows by controlling Ethernet connectivity of the end service device.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a system. In one embodiment, among others, a method comprises intercepting a communication between a first party and a second party in a communication forum, the communication including a first party proxy information as an intended recipient information. The method further comprises accessing a communication pair using the intended recipient information, the intended recipient information being associated with a second party proxy information, the second party proxy information being associated with a second party information. Additionally, the method comprises determining whether the identity of the sender is valid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to applicators for applying powders to the vaginal mucosa.

Abstract: As briefly described in my CLAIM on page 29, my invention titled Assist-A-Lift, is the unique combination of my four separate custom-fabricated sub-assemblies herein described in this patent application that combine into a system that includes a pivot-type tongue hitch boat trailer. This trailer incorporates a fulcrum on the trailer located approximately 7 feet back from the original front 2 inch ball hitch that provides the necessary capability of the much-needed lever-effect luxury of clearance when backing uphill or on inclines where doorways are encountered. This is especially accommodating for persons with disability or handicapped individuals seeking this powered luxury tool and aid.