Abstract: A pre-trained natural language processing machine learning model is received. The pre-trained natural language processing machine learning model is tuned. A workflow to be implemented by a chatbot to complete a task-oriented dialog is received. A representation of one or more plan steps based on a current progression state of the workflow is dynamically determined. At least the representation of the one or more plan steps is provided as an input to the pre-trained natural language processing machine learning model to guide the pre-trained natural language processing machine learning model. An output action and/or an utterance for the task-oriented dialog is received from the pre-trained natural language processing machine learning model.

Abstract: Scanning and rescanning detect state inconsistencies between data entities in repositories or other components of a distributed computing environment. First, entities are scanned based on a cutoff time TO. Entities for which state comparison is undesired are placed in a skipped entity list. Any inconsistencies found in other entities is reported. Then subsequent rescanning fetches state and attempts to pare down the skipped entity list. Rescanning may be capped. Inconsistencies may be detected without requiring downtime from services that update data entity state, and false reports of inconsistency may be avoided.

Abstract: Scanning and rescanning detect state inconsistencies between data entities in repositories or other components of a distributed computing environment. First, entities are scanned based on a cutoff time TO. Entities for which state comparison is undesired are placed in a skipped entity list. Any inconsistencies found in other entities is reported. Then subsequent rescanning fetches state and attempts to pare down the skipped entity list. Rescanning may be capped. Inconsistencies may be detected without requiring downtime from services that update data entity state, and false reports of inconsistency may be avoided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle mountable satellite antenna as defined in the claims which is operable while the vehicle is in motion. The satellite antenna of the present invention can be installed on top of (or embedded into) the roof of a vehicle. The antenna is capable of providing high gain and a narrow antenna beam for aiming at a satellite direction and enabling broadband communication to vehicle. The present invention provides a vehicle mounted satellite antenna which has low axial ratio, high efficiency and has low grating lobes gain. The vehicle mounted satellite antenna of the present invention provides two simultaneous polarization states. In one embodiment, a hybrid mechanic and electronic steering approach provides a more reasonable cost and performance trade-off. The antenna aiming in the elevation direction is achieved via control of an electronic beamforming network.