Abstract: A compilation system for compiling multi-layered graphs that improves the optimization and extensibility of computational graphs used in machine learning systems. The system receives a multi-layered computational graph comprising a modular operation graph that provides a type system and device-independent rewrites. The system generates a modular operation generator graph using sets of system and user-supplied kernels, and performs one or more fusions of two or more operations to generate an optimized modular operation generator graph having one or more fused operations. The system generates an executable object using the optimized modular operation generator graph. By employing a multi-layered computational graph representation, the system provides improved integration with the compilation system and improves user extensibility of the compilation process.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products related to a distributed ledger platform/system for managing large capital projects are provided. In an example embodiment, the distributed ledger platform/system includes a plurality of nodes, wherein each node is in data communication with the other nodes; a ledger stored in each node; and a transaction verification to verify the at least one transaction information/data. The ledger contains transaction information related to at least one of the following: vendor payments, intellectual property licensing, construction certifications, equipment inspections, vendor qualification, vendor selection criteria, document access, and regulatory compliance.

Abstract: A compiler for generating composable kernels. The compiler receives a kernel generator comprising a kernel parameterization and code of a set of operators written in a general purpose programming language. For each operator of the set of operators, the compiler lowers code of the each operator into an intermediate representation of the each operator in an intermediate language, determines a configuration of the each operator based on the kernel parameterization and the intermediate representation of the each operator, and generates a binary object of the each operator of a set of binary objects of the set of operators based on the configuration. The compiler composes a kernel corresponding to the kernel generator based on the set of binary objects of the set of operations and the kernel parameterization.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an asset management distributed ledger system for capturing, storing, and providing access to asset information/data. For example, the distributed ledger system may capture and store asset information/data that provides a complete record of an asset and further provide access to the asset information/data via an IUI or search function of the distributed ledger system.

Abstract: A method for monitoring and assessing a project, the method comprising; receiving, by at least first processors, a request for a project, assessing, by the requested project, wherein a project type is determined, and the project type has a plurality of tasks associated with the project type, establishing, by a team of resources, wherein the team of resources are based on the project type and the plurality of tasks associated with the project type, generating, by a plan for the project, wherein the plan is based on the team of resources, the project type and comprises a plurality of chronologically structured tasks, identifying, by the completion of at least one task, wherein an asset is generated by at least one of the team of resources, confirming, by the completion of the plurality of tasks associated with the requested project, and storing, by the requested project data.

Abstract: A method for anchoring a casing string within a wellbore is disclosed. The method includes providing a casing string, where the casing string being generally tubular, and coupling a swellable elastomeric material on at least a portion of the exterior of the casing string. In addition, the method includes positioning the casing string within a wellbore, exposing the swellable elastomeric material to a swelling fluid, and sealing the swellable elastomeric material to the wellbore.

Abstract: A swellable packer which includes a generally tubular mandrel having a central axis and an exterior cylindrical surface. The swellable packer further includes a swellable elastomeric body fixed to the exterior cylindrical surface of the mandrel, wherein the swellable elastomeric body includes a plurality of grooves and wherein the generally tubular elastomeric sleeve has a circumference and a thickness.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of purified filamentous bacteriophage, as well as methods that allow reproducible purification of high concentrations of filamentous bacteriophage.

Abstract: The invention relates to culture conditions and methods that allow reproducible production of high titers of filamentous bacteriophage. Culture media comprising high titers of filamentous bacteriophage, as we methods of producing high titers of filamentous phage on a large scale are encompassed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of purified filamentous bacteriophage, as well as methods that allow reproducible purification of high concentrations of filamentous bacteriophage.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for determining tissue attributes using ultrasound energy. Various characteristics of a medium, such as an animal tissue, can be estimated using techniques such as signal trace analysis and angular-dependency analysis of reflectivity. Such techniques can be performed in conjunction with a spectral decomposition analysis. Attributes can be cross-plotted so as to facilitate user analysis and better understanding of the medium. Attributes obtained in the foregoing manner do not necessarily need to conform to standard values, especially when attempting to detect and characterize an anomaly within the medium. Relative differences of attribute values within the medium can provide information about the anomaly. Additional information about the anomaly can be provided by an observation of the anomaly by an expert.

Abstract: A micromechanical structure is described. A region of semiconductor material has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a lateral surface that surrounds the region of semiconductor material. Insulative material covers the first surface and the lateral surface of the region of semiconductor material to provide electrical isolation to the region of semiconductor material by forming a boundary. To form the micromechanical structure, a trench is etched in a semiconductor substrate to surround a region of the semiconductor substrate. A surface of the semiconductor substrate and the trench are oxidized to form a top oxide and a lateral oxide region. A backside of the semiconductor substrate is etched to expose a backside of the region of the semiconductor substrate and a portion of the lateral oxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool and related method for splitting optical fiber ribbons into smaller optical fiber ribbon sub-units.

Abstract: A method and system to facilitate failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) of one or more components of a system. The FMEA is indicated with the generation of an FMEA form. A graphical user interface provides a sequential order of completion for a number of steps. The steps are followed to generate graphical representations which are to be completed by an FMEA analyst and received by the graphical user interface to facilitate generating the FMEA form.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method determining a corrective design for a system component exhibiting time-in-service reliability concerns. The method comprises the steps of establishing a plurality of remote customer databases for collecting service data for a system component, receiving at a centralized database during a predetermined period of time at least one parameter representative of a failure rate for the system component based at least in part on the service data and determining if the at least one parameter represents a system component defect. When the at least one parameter represents a system component defect, the method includes determining at least one failure mode of the system component based at least in part on the at least one received parameter and determining a corrective design for the system component based at least in part on the at least one failure mode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described that may be used to provide decoupled rotation of structures about different pivot points. The apparatus may include one or more fixed blades mounted to a frame or substrate, one or more movable blades mounted to each structure to be moved, and flexures on which the structures are suspended. Separate movable blades may be provided for each degree of freedom. When voltage is applied between the fixed and movable blades, the electrostatic attraction generates a force attracting movable blades toward blades that are fixed relative to the moveable blades, causing a structure to rotate about the flexures. The angle of rotation that results may be related to the size, number and spacing of the blades, the stiffness of the flexures and the magnitude of the voltage difference applied to the blades. The blades are fabricated using deep silicon etching.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for determining tissue attributes using ultrasound energy. Various characteristics of a medium, such as an animal tissue, can be estimated using techniques such as signal trace analysis and angular-dependency analysis of reflectivity. Such techniques can be performed in conjunction with a spectral decomposition analysis. Attributes can be cross-plotted so as to facilitate user analysis and better understanding of the medium. Attributes obtained in the foregoing manner do not necessarily need to conform to standard values, especially when attempting to detect and characterize an anomaly within the medium. Relative differences of attribute values within the medium can provide information about the anomaly. Additional information about the anomaly can be provided by an observation of the anomaly by an expert.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described that may be used to provide decoupled rotation of structures about different pivot points. The apparatus may include one or more fixed blades mounted to a frame or substrate, one or more movable blades mounted to each structure to be moved, and flexures on which the structures are suspended. Separate movable blades may be provided for each degree of freedom. When voltage is applied between the fixed and movable blades, the electrostatic attraction generates a force attracting movable blades toward blades that are fixed relative to the moveable blades, causing a structure to rotate about the flexures. The angle of rotation that results may be related to the size, number and spacing of the blades, the stiffness of the flexures and the magnitude of the voltage difference applied to the blades. The blades are fabricated using deep silicon etching.

Abstract: A hand-held, wand-type buried object detector includes a motion and position sensor that provides data about the sensor head of the buried object detector. An inertial measuring device including three accelerometers and three gyroscopes is one example of a motion and position sensor. The buried object detector includes a processor/communicator device that is capable of processing the data from the motion and position sensor and communicating feedback, based on the processing results, to the operator about the operation of the buried object detector. In one example, a personal digital assistant may be configured for use as a processor/communicator device of a buried object detector.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method determining a corrective design for a system component exhibiting time-in-service reliability concerns. The method comprises the steps of establishing a plurality of remote customer databases for collecting service data for a system component, receiving at a centralized database during a predetermined period of time at least one parameter representative of a failure rate for the system component based at least in part on the service data and determining if the at least one parameter represents a system component defect. When the at least one parameter represents a system component defect, the method includes determining at least one failure mode of the system component based at least in part on the at least one received parameter and determining a corrective design for the system component based at least in part on the at least one failure mode.