Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a field of view (FoV) within a first frame of a video that occupies a sub-portion of the frame. A size is determined by subdividing a portion of the video according to a tiling scenario. Tiles overlapping the FoV are detected, and an updated size is determined based on an encoded version of the tiles and compared to a reference size. Responsive to the updated size being less than the reference size, the reference size is adjusted to the updated size, the tiling scenario is adjusted according to an adjusted tiling scenario, and the determining of the size is repeated based on the adjusted tiling scenario. Responsive to the updated size not being less than the reference size, a preferred tiling scenario is identified based on the adjusted tiling scenario for tiling the video. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to leveraging explainable machine learning methods and feature importance mechanisms as a mechanism for gene discovery and furthermore leveraging the outputs of the gene discovery to recommend ideal gene expression profiles and the requisite genome edits that are conducive to a desired phenotype. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to obtaining gene expression profiles for a set of genes measured in a tissue sample of a plant, inputting the gene expression profiles into a prediction model constructed for a task of predicting a phenotype as output data, generating, using the prediction model, the prediction of the phenotype for the plant, analyzing, by an explainable artificial intelligence system, decisions made by the prediction model to predict the phenotype, and identifying a set of candidate gene targets for the phenotype as having a largest contribution or influence on the prediction based on the analyzing.

Abstract: The invention relates to saRNA targeting an HNF4a transcript and therapeutic compositions comprising said saRNA. Methods of using the therapeutic compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for self-service integration and feature testing. In one embodiment, a test mode service receives a request to test an integration of a third-party system with a production system. The test mode service enables at least one plugin to test at least one function of the production system. The test mode service executes at least one function using the plugin(s) and data provided by the integration of the third-party system. The test mode service then reports a result of how the production system performs the function(s) associated with the plugin(s) using test data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a product in an image and outputting stock keeping units of the product. The system comprises three main components: a database server, a data analytics system and a standard dashboard. The database server contains real-time inventory images as well as historical images of each product type. The data analytics system is executed by a computer processor configured to apply object detection and classification and deep learning algorithms to detect product information captured by the image. The data analytics system is also configured to determine hierarchical classification categories for the product. The standard dashboard is configured to output a report regarding the product information.

Abstract: A server application may request an authentication token from an authentication token provider on behalf of a client application instance. An application instance public key of a client application instance may be received at the server application, in which the application instance public key belongs to an application instance public-private key pair of the client application instance. An authentication token request is generated at the server application, in which the request includes the application instance public key of the client application instance and is signed with a server application private key of a server application public-private key pair that belongs to the server application. The authentication token request is sent by the server application to an authentication token provider to request an authentication token for use by the client application instance.

Abstract: Provided herein are polymers, pH-sensitive polymers and/or linkers; conjugates comprising said polymers and/or linkers, optionally, coupled to one or more agents and/or targeting moieties; and particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising the aforesaid polymers, linkers and/or conjugates), which can be used to enhance the delivery and/or efficacy of one or more agents in a subject.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an saRNA targeting C/EBP? and at least one additional active agent. Methods of using the pharmaceutical composition are also provided.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein relate to an improved information management system that can perform platform-agnostic containerized application data protection. In one embodiment, the information management system receives a user's credentials to a container orchestrator along with an indication of whether or not to deploy a backup pod. Using the user credentials, the information management system accesses the container orchestrator, and if the user has requested deployment of a backup pod on the user's cluster, the information management system may do so using a backup pod specification and allow the backup pod to perform data protection operations, using a platform-agnostic interface (e.g., container storage interface), for application data accessible by the user applications on the user's pod on the user's cluster. Alternatively, if the user has not requested deployment of a backup pod, the information management system may perform data protection operations using provider-specific interface.

Abstract: Techniques for hybrid behavioral pairing in a contact center system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for hybrid behavioral pairing in a contact center system comprising: determining a first ordering of a plurality of agents according to a behavioral pairing strategy with a balanced agent utilization; determining a second ordering of the plurality of agents according to a performance-based routing strategy with an unbalanced agent utilization; determining a third ordering of the plurality of agents according to a combination of the first ordering and the second ordering having a skewed agent utilization between the balanced agent utilization and the unbalanced agent utilization; and outputting a hybrid behavioral pairing model based on the third ordering for connecting a contact to an agent of the plurality of agents in the contact center system.

Abstract: Embodiments of a blocker plate for use in a substrate process chamber are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a blocker plate for use in a substrate processing chamber configured to process substrates having a given diameter includes: an annular rim; a central plate disposed within the annular rim; and a plurality of spokes coupling the central plate to the annular rim.

Abstract: Techniques for pairing contacts and agents in a contact center system are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for pairing contacts and agents in a contact center system comprising: assigning, by at least one computer processor communicatively coupled to and configured to operate in the contact center system, a contact to an agent based on information associated with a prior interaction of the contact with the contact center system. The assigning of the contact to the agent may result in a less favorable outcome for the contact assigned to the agent and an increase in an overall performance of the contact center system.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) system including a head mounted display (HMD), a sensor or input device, and options, selection, and display modules. The HMD displays a VR environment including sports content of a live game, a prerecorded game, or a sports channel. The options module generates an options signal to show viewing options in the VR environment. The viewing options define viewing aspects for viewing the sports content within the VR environment. The sensor or input device generates signals based on detection of movement of the HMD, movement of an eyeball of a user, user voice communication, or user contact with the input device. The selection module, based on the signals: selects the sports content and a viewing option; and generates a selection signal. The display module displays the sports content in the VR environment based on the selection signal.

Abstract: A process includes converting hydrocarbons to at least one molecular energy carrier and carbon dioxide, reacting said carbon dioxide with a divalent metal-containing silicate to form solid divalent metal carbonate and silicate and utilizing at least one of said carbonate and silicate in the production of construction and/or chemical material.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed in connection with a video comprising a plurality of video frames, the computer-implemented method being performed in a computerized system comprising a processing unit and a memory, the computer-implemented method involving: using the processing unit to detect a plurality of content components within at least one of the plurality of video frames; based on a video modification instruction received from a user, modifying at least one of the plurality of the detected content components; storing an information on the modified at least one of the plurality of the detected content components in the memory; using the central processing unit to overlay the modified at least one of the plurality of the detected content components over the video; and causing the video with the overlaid modified content component to be displayed to the user.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a method of reducing SR max retransmissions in a communication network is disclosed. The method includes: accessing an SR max retransmission UE pool stored in a storage of the base station, the SR max retransmission UE pool being a list of plurality of UEs which experienced SR max retransmission. The method further includes identifying at least one UE in the SR max retransmission pool that would enter an SR max retransmission state, based on a last PUSCH uplink time period and a SR max retransmission time period associated with the at least one UE. Further, the method includes allocating a dummy UL grant to the identified at least one UE.

Abstract: An example method includes acquiring a first image using a medical imaging modality that includes a two-dimensional field of view to include a patient and a multi-modal marker. A second image is acquired using the medical image modality. The second image includes the patient and the multimodal marker and is along a non-coincident angle with respect to the first image. Predetermined portions of the multi-modal marker are visible in the first and second images and have a known location and orientation with respect to at least one sensor detectable by a tracking system. The method also includes estimating a three-dimensional position for predetermined portions of the multi-modal marker. The method also includes determining an affine transformation for registering a three-dimensional coordinate system of the tracking system with a three-dimensional coordinate system of the medical imaging modality.

Abstract: Asymmetric composite membranes and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The membranes comprise a cross-linked poly(vinyl alcohol) polymer coated on a film of cross-linked sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) adhered to a sheet of hydrophilicitized microporous polyolefin. The microporous polyolefin is typically microporous poly(ethylene). The membranes have improved selectivity with the regard to the rejection of solutes in reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration applications.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a field of view (FoV) within a first frame of a video that occupies a sub-portion of the frame. A size is determined by subdividing a portion of the video according to a tiling scenario. Tiles overlapping the FoV are detected, and an updated size is determined based on an encoded version of the tiles and compared to a reference size. Responsive to the updated size being less than the reference size, the reference size is adjusted to the updated size, the tiling scenario is adjusted according to an adjusted tiling scenario, and the determining of the size is repeated based on the adjusted tiling scenario. Responsive to the updated size not being less than the reference size, a preferred tiling scenario is identified based on the adjusted tiling scenario for tiling the video. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for Bot automation lifecycle management are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for Bot automation lifecycle management may include: (1) receiving information on a proposed automation process; (2) using the information, calculating a complexity score, an automation time requirement, an automation cost, an automation efficiency, and a Bot requirement; (3) calculating a feasibility score based on the complexity score, the automation time requirement, the automation cost, the automation efficiency, and the Bot requirement; (4) generating a feasibility report based on the feasibility score; (5) exporting the proposed automation process to a build process; and (6) confirming the build process as complete and assessing an actual complexity score, an actual automation time requirement, an actual automation cost, an actual automation efficiency, and an actual Bot requirement.