Abstract: A method of encoding quantum information on one or several degrees of freedom of coherent states of photons of a baseband input optical signal, a quantum transmitter, and a computer-readable medium. The quantum transmitter comprises a modulator configured to encode quantum information on one or several degrees of freedom of coherent states of photons of a baseband input optical signal using sideband modulation of the baseband optical input signal.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for AI-assisted coding and refinement of an executable video analytics pipeline using feedback and annotation, and related processing and AI functions, are discussed. An example method for establishing an executable video analytics pipeline includes: receiving a natural language description of a video analytics pipeline; invoking a language model to produce auto-generated code for the video analytics pipeline based on the natural language description, with the auto-generated code being configured to sequentially process an input video stream with respective software components; outputting a representation of the auto-generated code for the video analytics pipeline; and outputting a preview of results from execution of the auto-generated code for the video analytics pipeline, using the software components to process a video stream.

Abstract: A method for providing a semi-device-independent random output signal, and a system for providing a semi-device-independent random output signal. The method comprises the steps of providing respective coherent laser signals of a same optical mode in a signal arm and a local oscillator arm between a quantum signal source, Alice, and at a quantum signal detector, Bob; Alice and Bob randomly selecting operation in a test mode or a randomness generation mode for each of n rounds; generating a raw random string from bit values bi of rounds in which randomness generation mode was chosen, and using rounds in which test mode was chosen to estimate an entropy of the raw random string.

Abstract: Presented herein are altered polymerase enzymes for improved incorporation of nucleotides and nucleotide analogues, in particular altered polymerases that maintain low error rate, low phasing rate, or increased incorporation rate for a second generation ffN under reduced incorporation times, as well as methods and kits using the same.

Abstract: Diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of diseases and conditions associated with smooth muscle cell (SMC) dysfunction are provided through the inhibition or IL-11-mediated signalling.

Abstract: A method of using a quantum random number generator, QRNG, for security applications, a system for security applications, and a user device for a system for security applications. The method comprises the steps of generating one or more quantum keys using the QRNG; storing, using a secure network, corresponding sets of the quantum keys in a server located at a controlled access location and in a quantum key token, QKT, for a user, respectively; and using the corresponding sets of quantum keys for secure transmission between the server and a user device comprising the QKT when outside the secure network or for access control to the controlled access location.

Abstract: Diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of diseases and conditions associated with smooth muscle cell (SMC) dysfunction are provided through the inhibition of IL-11-mediated signalling.

Abstract: An optical power limiter, a method of fabricating the optical power limiter, a method of limiting optical power, a method of upper bounding information leakage in quantum cryptography, and a quantum cryptography system. The optical power limiter comprises an optical input port; an optical output port; an effective medium disposed between the input port and the output port; and a diaphragm disposed between the effective medium and the output port; wherein the effective medium has a thermo-optic coefficient such that a light beam entering the effective medium from the direction of the input port experiences a refractive index gradient in a direction perpendicular to a propagation direction in the effective medium as a result of absorption; and wherein the diaphragm is disposed in a path of the light beam for limiting how much of the light beam reaches the output port.

Abstract: A method of encoding quantum information on one or several degrees of freedom of coherent states of photons of a baseband input optical signal, a quantum transmitter, and a computer-readable medium. The quantum transmitter comprises a modulator configured to encode quantum information on one or several degrees of freedom of coherent states of photons of a baseband input optical signal using sideband modulation of the baseband optical input signal.

Abstract: A measurement-device-independent (MDI) quantum key distribution (QKD) network, a method of operating an MDI QKD network comprising a common server and a plurality of user systems, a user system for a MDI QKD network, and a method of operating a user system for a MDI QKD network. The method of operating an MDI QKD network comprising a common server and a plurality of user systems comprises the steps of performing optical pulse generation and distribution using a laser source at the common server; receiving the optical pulses at the user systems from the common server; modulating the optical pulses at the user systems for quantum communication; re-transmitting the modulated optical pulses from the user systems to the common server; and using an energy bounding component at each of the user system for limiting Trojan horse attack (THA).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for receiving, by an automated review system, a legal document as a computer-readable file, and determining, by the automated review system, that the legal document is of a first type, and in response: converting the legal document to a set of images, extracting text data from one or more images in the set of images, the text data including sub-sets of text data, each sub-set of text data representing text in a respective clause of a set of clauses of the legal document, for each sub-set of text data receiving a prediction from a machine learning (ML) model in a set of ML models, the ML model being specific to a clause in the set of clauses, and outputting a set of predictions and respective prediction values for display in a user interface (UI).

Abstract: A quantum random number generation (QRNG) system includes a single-photon or equivalent single-photon light source; a beam splitter arranged to direct output from the light source to a first homodyne detector having a first local oscillator and a second homodyne detector having a second local oscillator; and a signal control and processing unit. The signal control and processing unit is configured to: vary the phases of the first and second local oscillators; receive, from the first and second homodyne detectors, a plurality of measurements of the output, said plurality of measurements being dependent on the intensity of the light source and the phases of the first and second local oscillators; determine, from the plurality of measurements, whether the CHSH inequality is satisfied; and output one or more random numbers based on whether the CHSH inequality is satisfied.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for receiving, by an automated review system, a legal document as a computer-readable file, and determining, by the automated review system, that the legal document is of a first type, and in response: converting the legal document to a set of images, extracting text data from one or more images in the set of images, the text data including sub-sets of text data, each sub-set of text data representing text in a respective clause of a set of clauses of the legal document, for each sub-set of text data receiving a prediction from a machine learning (ML) model in a set of ML models, the ML model being specific to a clause in the set of clauses, and outputting a set of predictions and respective prediction values for display in a user interface (UI).

Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary method of providing a visual summarization of a plurality of time-stamped annotated images. The method includes receiving the plurality of time-stamped annotated images. The plurality of time-stamped annotated images includes a plurality of object-based annotations. The method includes receiving an object of interest selection (OOI selection) corresponding to at least a first object-based annotation of the plurality of object-based annotations, thereby designating an object of interest (OOI). The method includes filtering the plurality of time-stamped annotated images, based at least in part on the OOI selection, to a subset of the plurality of time-stamped annotated images, thereby creating an object of interest image group (OOI image group). The method includes generating a visual timeline for concurrently displaying the OOI image group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for curing adhesives used in the manufacture of membrane modules containing polymeric membranes, particularly polyimide based membranes used for the nanofiltration or ultrafiltration of solutes dissolved in organic solvents using microwaves. To maximise the chemical resistance of the adhesive used in these organic solvent applications, it must be as fully reacted and crosslinked (“cured”) as possible. Typically, thermal processing (heating) of the entire membrane module is used to cure the adhesives. However, the time and temperature required to achieve this high degree of completion of reaction may damage the separation performance of the membrane contained within the membrane module. In one particular aspect, this process utilises microwaves to preferentially promote the curing of epoxy adhesives over the general heating of the membrane module.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary method of providing a visual summarization of a plurality of time-stamped annotated images. The method includes receiving the plurality of time-stamped annotated images. The plurality of time-stamped annotated images includes a plurality of object-based annotations. The method includes receiving an object of interest selection (OOI selection) corresponding to at least a first object-based annotation of the plurality of object-based annotations, thereby designating an object of interest (OOI). The method includes filtering the plurality of time-stamped annotated images, based at least in part on the OOI selection, to a subset of the plurality of time-stamped annotated images, thereby creating an object of interest image group (OOI image group). The method includes generating a visual timeline for concurrently displaying the OOI image group.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating applications are provided herein. During operation, an application server will determine that an application is to be updated on a device associated with a public-safety officer. The application server will then determine all members of a team which the public-safety officer is a member. The application server will then update the application on the device only when at least N members of the team have access to the application as the application is being updated (where N is an integer greater than zero).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a channel-change warning is provided herein. During operation a radio will alert a user if the user rotates a knob that controls channel/talkgroup in a clockwise manner when the radio is in a noisy environment.

Abstract: Diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of diseases and conditions associated with smooth muscle cell (SMC) dysfunction are provided through the inhibition of IL-11-mediated signalling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for curing adhesives used in the manufacture of membrane modules containing polymeric membranes, particularly polyimide based membranes used for the nanofiltration or ultrafiltration of solutes dissolved in organic solvents using microwaves. To maximise the chemical resistance of the adhesive used in these organic solvent applications, it must be as fully reacted and crosslinked (“cured”) as possible. Typically, thermal processing (heating) of the entire membrane module is used to cure the adhesives. However, the time and temperature required to achieve this high degree of completion of reaction may damage the separation performance of the membrane contained within the membrane module. In one particular aspect, this process utilises microwaves to preferentially promote the curing of epoxy adhesives over the general heating of the membrane module.