Abstract: A method for conversational query resolution includes receiving a query input from a user. The query input is decomposed into a plurality of tasks. A knowledge graph is queried to identify one or more relevant entities based on at least one of the plurality of tasks. A vector database is searched to identify one or more text chunks that correspond to the one or more relevant entities. Content relevant to at least one of the plurality of tasks is identified from the one or more text chunks. An answer is generated based on the identified content.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for multimodal artificial intelligence-based communication systems are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes generating, using a first set of one or more artificial intelligence techniques, identifying information for one or more objects detected in image data associated with at least one user query; generating at least one updated version of the at least one user query by processing, using a second set of one or more artificial intelligence techniques, at least a portion of the at least one user query in conjunction with at least a portion of the identifying information for the one or more objects; generating at least one response to the at least one updated version of the at least one user query; and performing one or more automated actions based at least in part on the at least one response.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monolithic photonic integrated devices for implementing convolutional neural network (CNN). Examples provide for photonic devices comprising a first optical transform device configured to perform a first transform on input optical signals to output a plurality of intermediate optical signals, a plurality of optical modulation devices configured to perform a convolution on the intermediate optical signals, and second transform device configured to perform a second transform of the plurality of intermediate optical signals and output a plurality of output optical signals. Each of the modulation devices comprises an amplitude modulator and a phase modulator. The photonic device, including an optical source that generates an input optical signal, can be formed monolithically on a common substrate to provide a convolutional optical neural network (CONN) integrated onto a single chip.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for detecting and/or enrolling (or commissioning) new “hot commands” that are useable to cause an automated assistant to perform responsive action(s) without having to be first explicitly invoked. In various implementations, an automated assistant may be transitioned from a limited listening state into a full speech recognition state in response to a trigger event. While in the full speech recognition state, the automated assistant may receive and perform speech recognition processing on a spoken command from a user to generate a textual command. The textual command may be determined to satisfy a frequency threshold in a corpus of textual commands. Consequently, data indicative of the textual command may be enrolled as a hot command. Subsequent utterance of another textual command that is semantically consistent with the textual command may trigger performance of a responsive action by the automated assistant, without requiring explicit invocation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optical devices with integrated memristor behavior adapted for non-volatile retention of phase tuning. Examples include an optical filter having a first waveguide formed on a substrate and a phase shift mechanism coupled to the first waveguide. The phase shift mechanism comprises a semiconductor material layer bonded the first waveguide, and a filamentation layer formed between the first waveguide and the semiconductor material based on applying an electric field to the phase shift mechanism. The filamentation layer causes a non-volatile change in a refractive index of the first waveguide, that provides for phase detuning.

Abstract: A micromanipulator comprising: a first frame portion defining an axial direction extending from a first proximal end to a first distal end; a second frame portion; a tool holder coupled to the second frame portion; a first connecting portion coupling the second frame portion and the first frame portion at the first distal end in resilient pivotable coupling; and a second connecting portion coupling the second frame portion and the first frame portion at the first proximal end in resilient pivotable coupling. The first frame portion, the second frame portion, the first connecting portion, and a second connecting portion form a flexural frame. The flexural frame is resiliently biased to a first frame state in which the tool holder is in a retracted position.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to using remote pods. An intermediary software is instantiated in a worker node virtual machine and is used to cause a pod virtual machine to be created, the pod virtual machine being remote from the worker node virtual machine. An overlay network is established between the intermediary software in the worker node virtual machine and a pod space in the pod virtual machine. The overlay network is used to cause containers to be created in the pod virtual machine, where the worker node virtual machine is configured to use the overlay network to manage communications with the pod virtual machine.

Abstract: A floating dockable liquefied natural gas supply station, comprising: a main hull, a bottom base and a positioning system. The bottom base comprises a base plate or at least two base plates. The base plate is securely connected to a lower lateral side of the main hull by means of a splicing securing system. Therefore, the main hull and the bottom base of the floating dockable liquefied natural gas supply station can be assembled in a modular manner. It is possible to individually construct the main hull and bottom base of the floating dockable liquefied natural gas supply station, and to then use a modular method for connecting and assembling same on the ocean or on land, thus being able to flexibly form various types and dimensions of supply station, allowing for docking transport vessels accommodating various loading capacities of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and reducing the construction cost thereof.

Abstract: An example optical system having an electro-optical (EO) logic gate connected to a controller is presented. The controller modulates a first encoded electrical signal and a second encoded electrical signal based on an operation selection input. The EO logic gate includes a first Mach Zehnder interferometer (MZI) coupled between an optical input port and an optical output port; a second MZI optically coupled in parallel with the first MZI; a first phase shifter adjacent to the first MZI and; and a second phase shifter adjacent to the second MZI. The phase shifters apply phase shifts to the optical signals propagating via the first and second MZIs based on the modulated first encoded electrical signal and the modulated second encoded electrical signal to cause an optical output at the optical output port to vary based on the logic operation of the first encoded electrical signal and the second encoded electrical signal.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for generating and/or adapting automated assistant content according to a distance of a user relative to an automated assistant interface that renders the automated assistant content. For instance, the automated assistant can provide data for a client device to render. The client device can request additional data when the user relocates closer to, or further from, the client device. In some implementations, a request for additional data can identify a distance between the user and the client device. In this way, the additional data can be generated or selected according to the distance in the request. Other implementations can allow an automated assistant to determine an active user from a group of users in an environment, and determine a distance between the active user and the client device in order that any rendered content can be tailored for the active user.

Abstract: A plurality of different images of a same region of interest in an object are input into a set of neural networks, wherein each image of the region has been captured under a different value of a variable condition. A classification for each image is generated by the set of neural networks, wherein each classification includes a confidence score in a prediction of whether a feature is present in the region. The image classifications are ensembled to generate a final classification for the region. By applying a loss function, a loss is computed based on comparing the final classification to a ground truth of whether the feature is present in the region. The parameters of the set of neural networks are adjusted based on the computed loss.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese herbal composition, and in particular to a traditional Chinese herbal composition for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and a preparation method thereof. The traditional Chinese herbal composition for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis provided by the present disclosure is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 40-50 parts of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 35-45 parts of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, 30-40 parts of Cinnamomi Cortex, 30-40 parts of Artemisiae Argyi Folium, 25-35 parts of Codonopsis Radix, 25-35 parts of a compound traditional Chinese herbal fermentation broth, 20-30 parts of Pulsatillae Radix, 20-25 parts of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, 15-20 parts of Taraxaci Herba, 15-20 parts of Akebiae Caulis, 10-15 parts of Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix, and 5-10 parts of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese herbal composition, and in particular to a traditional Chinese herbal composition for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and a preparation method thereof. The traditional Chinese herbal composition for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis provided by the present disclosure is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 40-50 parts of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 35-45 parts of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, 30-40 parts of Cinnamomi Cortex, 30-40 parts of Artemisiae Argyi Folium, 25-35 parts of Codonopsis Radix, 25-35 parts of a compound traditional Chinese herbal fermentation broth, 20-30 parts of Pulsatillae Radix, 20-25 parts of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, 15-20 parts of Taraxaci Herba, 15-20 parts of Akebiae Caulis, 10-15 parts of Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix, and 5-10 parts of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vertical memory structure including a semiconductor stack, a contact plug, gate electrodes and air gap structures. The semiconductor stack includes a lower semiconductor pattern structure filling a recess on a substrate and protruding from an upper surface of the substrate in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the substrate. The contact plug is disposed over the lower semiconductor patterns structure. The contact plug includes a lower portion and a middle portion over the lower portion. A width of the middle portion is less than a width of the lower portion. The gate electrodes are surrounding a sidewall of the semiconductor stack. The air gap structures are disposed at outer sides of the plurality of gate electrode respectively.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to an optical device that entails phase shifting an optical signal. The optical device includes an optical waveguide having a first semiconductor material region and a second semiconductor material region formed adjacent to each other and defining a junction therebetween. Further, the optical device includes an insulating layer formed on top of the optical waveguide. Moreover, the optical device includes a III-V semiconductor layer formed on top of the insulating layer causing an optical mode of an optical signal passing through the optical waveguide to overlap with the first semiconductor material region, the second semiconductor material region, the insulating layer, and the III-V semiconductor layer thereby resulting in a phase shift in the optical signal passing through the optical waveguide.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first metal plug, a second metal plug, a third metal plug, a fourth metal plug, and a boron nitride layer. The first metal plug and the second metal plug are disposed over a pattern-dense region of the semiconductor substrate. The third metal plug and the fourth metal plug are disposed over a pattern-loose region of the semiconductor substrate. The boron nitride layer is disposed over the semiconductor substrate. Each of the first metal plug and the second metal plug includes a barrier layer and a conductive feature. The barrier layer is contact with the semiconductor substrate. The conductive feature is disposed over the barrier layer. The conductive feature is separated from the semiconductor substrate by the barrier layer.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for detecting and/or enrolling (or commissioning) new “hot commands” that are useable to cause an automated assistant to perform responsive action(s) without having to be first explicitly invoked. In various implementations, an automated assistant may be transitioned from a limited listening state into a full speech recognition state in response to a trigger event. While in the full speech recognition state, the automated assistant may receive and perform speech recognition processing on a spoken command from a user to generate a textual command. The textual command may be determined to satisfy a frequency threshold in a corpus of textual commands. Consequently, data indicative of the textual command may be enrolled as a hot command. Subsequent utterance of another textual command that is semantically consistent with the textual command may trigger performance of a responsive action by the automated assistant, without requiring explicit invocation.

Abstract: An example optical system having an optical supply sub-system for supplying light to a photonic integrated circuit is presented. The optical supply sub-system includes a primary light source, an auxiliary light source, a first optical coupler, and a second optical coupler. The first optical coupler includes a first metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitor microring resonator (MOSCAP MRR) and the first optical coupler includes a second MOSCAP MRR. The first optical coupler is coupled to the primary light source and the photonic integrated circuit to control the propagation of the primary light to the photonic integrated circuit. The auxiliary light source may be configured to generate an auxiliary light when the primary light source malfunctions and the first MOSCAP MRR and the second MOSCAP MRR are controlled to control propagation of the auxiliary light from the auxiliary light source to the photonic integrated circuit.