Abstract: Embodiments are provided that include generating, by an inter-modal predictor, predicted second-mode information for a first text-based record based on first-mode information of the first text-based record. Embodiments also include generating a first value by evaluating a first loss function that is based on a first difference between the second-mode information of the first text-based record as predicted and as observed; updating the inter-modal predictor based on the first value; generating, by the updated inter-modal predictor, predicted second-mode information for a second text-based record in the database based on first-mode information of the second text-based record; generating a second value by evaluating a second loss function that is based on a second difference between the second-mode information of the second text-based record as predicted and as observed; and training an operational model based on the second value.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of two or more stereoisomers of a synthetic charged isoprenoid glycolipid of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in which n is 0 or 1, R and R? are independently hydrogen or hydroxyl, each Y is independently hydrogen or a sulfate group, and wherein at least one Y is a sulfate group, and less than 25% of the synthetic charged isoprenoid glycolipid molecules in the mixture comprise an archaeol moiety of the configuration (R)-2,3-bis(((3R,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecyl)oxy) propan-1-ol. Further provided are archaeosomes and immunogenic compositions comprising the composition, use of the composition as an adjuvant or immunostimulant, and processes for synthesizing the composition.

Abstract: A guidewire formed from drawn filled tubing having an inner core member encased in an outer layer. The inner core member is formed from a linear elastic or superelastic material and the outer layer is formed from a metal alloy such as 35N LT. A portion of the outer layer is ground down to form a feather edged joint between the outer layer and the inner core member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for extracting and tracking metadata from a data store. For example, the method includes extracting a plurality of identifiers of data from a data source. An identifier uniquely identifies a record in the data source. The method further includes scanning the data to extract a plurality of data samples, extracting metadata from each data sample of the plurality of data samples, hashing the metadata of each respective data sample to generate a respective hash value associated with each respective data sample of the plurality of data samples, comparing the hash values to identify one or more unique hash values, identifying one or more unique schemas corresponding to the unique hash value, and storing the one or more unique schemas in a data store. The metadata comprises schema indicative of one or more attributes of each respective data sample.

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can include electronic gaming machines that are compatible to receive both virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that are redeemable for credits on the electronic gaming machines. Information associated with a virtual ticket voucher can be stored on a patron-controlled portable electronic device and then can be wireless transmitted to the electronic gaming machines. The electronic gaming machines can be configured to issue virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for cash or additional game play on another electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the electronic gaming machine can be configured to issue a virtual ticket voucher to a patron-controlled portable electronic device.

Abstract: A grey-scale tomography of a sample is obtained and a capillary network model (CNM) geometry of the sample is produced, using a capillary network extractor, based on the grey-scale tomography. A fluid flow simulation is performed, using a flow simulator, to generate flow property fields based on the capillary network model (CNM) geometry. A mineralization simulation is performed influenced by results of the flow property fields to generate a modified capillary geometry that represents the capillary network model (CNM) geometry at a future point in time.

Abstract: The invention is within the general field of electroporation. In particular, the invention is within the general field of endoscopic electroporation and relates to a bipolar electrode suitable for endoscopic use, i.e. an electrode assembly that can be inserted in a resectoscope and deployed so as to treat e.g. internal organs tumors, such as bladder, rectum or esophagus.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a cabinet, a display mounted to the cabinet, a wireless interface for communicating with a portable electronic device, a network interface for communicating with a validation server, a bill validator coupled to a game controller configured to accept bills and printed ticket vouchers, and a removable cash box. The game controller includes a processor and a memory configured to control a wager-based game played on the EGM, redeem virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers, receive an indication to transfer value to the EGM via a virtual ticket voucher, receive the virtual ticket voucher including a virtual ticket voucher validation number from the portable electronic device via the wireless interface, validate the virtual ticket voucher with the validation server via the network interface, deposit a credit amount associated with the virtual ticket voucher, and notify the validation server that the virtual ticket voucher is redeemed.

Abstract: Exemplary layered double hydroxides (LDHs) may comprise a compound of formula Mg4-yAlXy(OH)2, wherein X is Mn+2, Cu+2, Zn+2, or Fe+2, and 0.01?y?1. Exemplary layered double hydroxide hydrogels (LDH-gels) may comprise a hydrogel and at least one LDH. Exemplary hydrogels may comprise polyethylene (glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) or polyacrylamide (PAAm). Exemplary LDH-gels may comprise at least one LDH comprising a compound of formula Mg4-yAlXy(OH)2, wherein X is Mn+2, Cu+2, Zn+2, or Fe+2, and 0.01?y?1.

Abstract: Systems and methods to mimic a target food item using artificial intelligence are disclosed. The system can learn from open source and proprietary databases. A prediction model can be trained using features of the source ingredients to match those of the given target food item. A formula comprising a combination of most relevant source ingredients and their proportions can be determined using the trained prediction model. A set of existing recipes can be used as a dataset to train a recurrent neural network (RNN) and/or other suitable models. The RNN can be used to determine a recipe to mimic the target food item. The recipe may comprise a cooking process for the set of ingredients in the formula and can be cooked by a chef. The recipe may be further modified as necessary based on human feedback on sensorial descriptors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pozzolanic mixture used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) comprising an activated clay, a limestone and a setting regulator. Moreover, it is also directed to a cementitious composition comprising said pozzolanic mixture, a clinker and a setting regulator. Finally, the invention is also directed to a concrete comprising the cementitious composition described above, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and water, optionally the concrete may have other additives.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product aspects, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for simulating the distribution of media content for ad-hoc procurements of supplemental media content. An example embodiment operates by determining what bid responses for available time-slots on multimedia networks would likely result in supplemental media content being shown to households, and to what extent under these simulations the supplemental media content is likely to be distributed to households.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for determining an number of slots for achieving a desired reach specified in a media content delivery schedule. The system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method, and/or computer program product aspects is designed with a simulation framework tuned to predict an estimate the needed number of slots based on a reach specified in the delivery schedule.

Abstract: A device and method for treating high-altitude sickness can include a handheld device, and can deliver a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs in order to minimize or treat high-altitude sickness. The device is self-contained and portable, which allows an individual to carry and use the device in high-altitude or other low-oxygen environments.

Abstract: A device for supplying a coolant to a substrate processing chamber includes a block including a plurality of surfaces and a plurality of passages defined within the block. The device includes an input port located on a first surface to receive the coolant. The device includes a first set of ports located on a second surface to supply the coolant to a first component of the substrate processing chamber. The first set of ports is in fluid communication with the input port via a first passage. The device includes a second set of ports located on a third surface to receive the coolant from the first component. The device includes an output port located on a fourth surface to supply the coolant to a second component of the substrate processing chamber. The output port is in fluid communication with the second set of ports via a second passage.

Abstract: A method for designing a flat device to be thermoformed into a shape-retaining non-flat device using a mold is provided. The flat device comprises two concentric annular layers: a carrier layer, having an outer radius (RCout) and a carrier layer width (WC); and a support layer having a support layer width (WS). The support layer is mechanically attached to the carrier layer wherein an inner distance (GAP) is formed between an inner edge of the carrier layer and an inner edge of the support layer. The method comprises obtaining predetermined values for the outer radius of the carrier layer, the support layer width and the inner distance, obtaining a geometry of the mold, and obtaining material properties of the support layer and the carrier layer.

Abstract: A guidewire formed from drawn filled tubing having an inner core member encased in an outer layer. The inner core member is formed from a linear elastic or superelastic material and the outer layer is formed from a metal alloy such as 35N LT. A portion of the outer layer is ground down to form a feather edged joint between the outer layer and the inner core member.