Abstract: Semiconductor structures including active fin structures, dummy fin structures, epitaxy layers, a Ge containing oxide layer and methods of manufacture thereof are described. By implementing the Ge containing oxide layer on the surface of the epitaxy layers formed on the source/drain regions of some of the FinFET devices, a self-aligned epitaxy process is enabled. By implementing dummy fin structures and a self-aligned etch, both the epitaxy layers and metal gate structures from adjacent FinFET devices are isolated in a self-aligned manner.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of making a semi-custom product for a user, includes the steps of: (a) providing a set of data files, each data file representing a distinct variant of the product; (b) providing personal data from the user, the personal data including at least first and second distinct user attributes; (c) providing product preference data from the user, the product preference data including at least first and second distinct product attributes; and then (d) ranking the set of data files with (i) the personal data and (ii) the product preference data to identify a best fit data file, the best fit data file representing a variant of the product that most closely meets the product preference data based on the personal data.

Abstract: A combination beverage container and smoking device includes a beverage container, with a cylindrical body member formed by a circular sidewall, having a closed top member, with a pre-cut opening to form a mouth and an opening mechanism, and a closed bottom member. The sidewall of the cylindrical body member includes a bowl and a carburetor. Removable covers are attached to the sidewall of the cylindrical body member and cover both the bowl and the carburetor. After consuming the liquid inside the container, and when ready to smoke, the user simply removes the cover, places his smoking substance on the screen, heats up the smoking substance, and inhales by placing his mouth at the pre-cut opening.

Abstract: Provided is a display panel which may include a pixel array including a plurality of pixels connected to scan lines and data lines, a photonic synapse block including a plurality of photonic synapse elements, and a neuron block including a plurality of neuron elements electrically connected to the plurality of photonic synapse elements.

Abstract: Embodiments of snout extension agricultural tools for combine heads are disclosed. Said tools assist in harvesting of crops in order to maximize yield of crops and downed crops.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that are useful as immunomodulators. The compounds have the following Formula (II): including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R3, R4, R6a, R6b, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a system for adaptively providing auxiliary driving information, a processing unit, which is installed in a vehicle, acquires traffic sign(s) from vehicle driving images, and determines whether a driver of the vehicle is familiar with a current road section, and whether the driver has good driving habits. Based on the determinations and reference information that is related to a traffic violation history and/or a dangerous situation of the current road section, the processing unit selects prompt object(s) from the traffic sign(s), and determines a prompt order of the prompt object(s). Then, the processing unit causes an output module to perceivably output the prompt objects in the prompt order.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis supporting a plurality of wheels, a battery configured to provide electrical energy to drive at least one of the plurality of wheels, a vehicle body supported by the chassis and defining a receptacle for storing refuse therein, and an electric power take-off module removabley coupled to the vehicle body, wherein the electric power take-off module includes an electric power take-off system including a motor configured to receive electrical energy from the battery and provide power to a hydraulic system in response to receiving the electrical energy from the battery.

Abstract: A heat exchanger has a plurality of metal plates, each metal plate having two contacting surfaces, at least one of the contacting surfaces having a fluid channel and abutting against another metal plate, at least two metal plates connected together with the contacting surfaces facing each other. High temperature is used to melt at least two metal plates together, so that the metal plates can be combined without additional locking or welding.

Abstract: An automatic reverse driving controller includes a control unit. The control unit includes a traveling information input unit, a traveling information storage unit, an automatic reverse traveling instruction input unit, and a processing unit. The traveling information input unit inputs information on a traveling trajectory of the vehicle and a road surface condition. The traveling information storage unit stores the inputted information on the traveling trajectory and the road surface condition. The automatic reverse traveling instruction input unit receives an input of an instruction to switch from traveling by a driving operation of a driver of the vehicle to automatic reverse traveling by the control unit. The processing unit corrects, in response to the input of the instruction, a traveling trajectory of an outward route on the basis of the road surface condition to determine a traveling route for a return route, and control reverse traveling of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tokenizing real-world items for use in digital commerce are disclosed. In some embodiments, a recognized activity in a workflow for a set of digital tokens of a digital token transaction system triggers a workflow associated with the recognized activity in a food delivery system.

Abstract: A working machine includes: an operator’s seat; and at least one pedal to be operated by being stepped on with a foot, or with feet. The at least one pedal is disposed ahead of the operator’s seat. The at least one pedal includes a pedal body extending in a predetermined direction, a pedal shaft having an axis intersecting the predetermined direction and supporting the pedal body in such a way as to allow pivotal motion of the pedal body around the axis, and a tread surface provided on an upper surface of the pedal body and being a surface on which an operator places the foot. The tread surface is sloped such that a height from the pedal body decreases gradually from a portion closer to a big toe of the foot of the operator placed thereon toward a portion closer to a little toe.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a first user equipment (UE) may receive, from a base station or a roadside unit (RSU), information associated with one or more security keys for sidelink communications, wherein the information includes at least one of a base key, the one or more security keys, or one or more parameters for deriving the one or more security keys. The UE may transmit, to a second UE, a sidelink communication that is scrambled using a security key of the one or more security keys. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: A method for improving performance of a computer procurement application includes using a procurement control system computer that is communicatively connected to a plurality of client computers, retrieving attribute values of one or more entities, forming a set of matching entity records, and determining peer group data of a peer group from each set of matching entity records corresponding to the one or more entities and associated with two or more entities that are similar to a target entity; using the procurement control system computer, from each of set of matching entity records corresponding to the peer group, extracting configuration data for the one or more entities and identifying one or more commonalities in the configuration data for the one or more entities; using the procurement control system computer, extracting configuration data for the target entity; using the procurement control system computer, comparing the configuration data of the target entity with the one or more commonalities in the

Abstract: A voice conversation apparatus includes a microphone configured to convert a voice of the one speaking person into a voice signal, modulation means configured to modulate the voice signal into a signal using ultrasound as a carrier wave, sound wave emission means configured to emit the signal modulated by the modulation means as a sound wave using ultrasound as a carrier wave, alignment means used by the one speaking person to make alignment so that the sound wave emission means is oriented to another voice conversation apparatus, pairing means configured to perform a pairing process of connecting the voice conversation apparatus to the other voice conversation apparatus by near-field communication, and control means configured to receive an instruction to start a conversation from the one speaking person and to, when the pairing process is successful, cause the sound wave emission means to emit the sound wave.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the denoising of images in the presence of broadband noise based on the detection and/or estimation of in-band noise. According to various example embodiments, an estimate of broadband noise that lies within the imaging band is made by detecting or characterizing the out-of-band noise that lies outside of the imaging band. This estimated in-band noise may be employed for denoise the detected imaging waveform. According to other example embodiments, a reference receive circuit that is sensitive to noise within the imaging band, but is isolated from the imaging energy, may be employed to detect and/or characterize the noise within the imaging band. The estimated reference noise may be employed to denoise the detected in-band imaging waveform.

Abstract: A glass ceramic that contains a glass containing Si, B, Al, and Zn and aggregates. The glass has a SiO2 content of 20% by weight to 55% by weight, a B2O3 content of 15% by weight to 30% by weight, Al2O3, and ZnO, wherein a weight ratio of the SiO2 to the B2O3 (SiO2/B2O3) is 1.21 or higher, and a weight ratio of the Al2O3 to the ZnO (Al2O3/ZnO) is 0.8 to 1.3. A TiO2 content, a ZrO2 content, a SnO2 content, and a Sr0 content in the glass each are 0% by weight to 5% by weight. The aggregates include 20% by weight to 50% by weight of SiO2, 1% by weight to 10% by weight of TiO2, 3% by weight or less of ZrO2, and 1% by weight or less of ZnO each relative to the weight of the glass ceramic.

Abstract: The current disclosure relates to methods and compositions for improving plant varieties through plant breeding and plant genetics. For instance, the disclosure concerns increasing the recombination frequency of a heterozygous trait genetically linked to a second trait within plants. Further, the disclosure concerns breaking the genetic linkage between a first allele and a second allele.

Abstract: An intelligent expanding similar word model system and a method thereof are provided. The system is operated in a database system host and includes: a character analysis unit, configured to combine a plurality of key word acoustic models with an interference sound key word test set into a key word forward test module; a candidate word generation unit, configured to generate a plurality of candidate word temporary acoustic models; a recognition rate processing unit, configured to generate a first candidate word acoustic model; a false waking-up rate processing unit, configured to generate a second candidate word acoustic model; and an adjustment unit, configured to combine the plurality of key word acoustic models with the second candidate word acoustic model into a similar word acoustic model.

Abstract: A depth of cut control (DOCC) assembly includes a DOCC element positioned in a retainer pocket along a drill bit blade to limit a depth of cut of one or more fixed cutters. A retention member initially retains the DOCC element within the retainer pocket at a first exposure position. The retention member is configured to release the DOCC element downhole to allow one-way movement of the DOCC element to a second exposure position.

Abstract: A welding training system includes one or more welding operator device which provides positional feedback relevant to a quality weld. The positional feedback is analyzed and, when the positional feedback is outside of a predetermined range, a signal is provided to the welding operator. In one embodiment, tactile feedback is provided in a welding gun.

Abstract: A system and method of enabling improved collaboration between developers in a game development environment, the system and method including an authoritative hierarchy host (AHH) that monitors and maintains a hierarchy of objects. The AHH communicates with users that are developing in the game development environment to handle conflicts so that collaboration between the different users is improved.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for making polymeric composite materials and composite materials made from those processes the process comprising: providing a mixture, comprising: a liquid, a polymer precursor, and a dispersed-phase precursor; and subjecting the mixture to reaction conditions sufficient: to effect polymerization of the polymer precursor to produce a polymer and a reaction product; and to remove substantially all the liquid and reaction product from the mixture; wherein said reaction conditions comprise: pressure between about 10 millitorr and about 300 torr; and temperature: greater than or equal to the highest boiling point of the liquid and reaction product; less than the decomposition temperature of the polymer; and less than the decomposition temperature of the dispersed-phase precursor.

Abstract: An exemplary hearing device is configured to receive, from a source, a data packet, the data packet including a plurality of frames including a first frame and a second frame. The hearing device determines that the data packet has an invalid checksum. The hearing device accesses, in response to the determining that the data packet has the invalid checksum, a first frame checksum for the first frame and a second frame checksum for the second frame. The hearing device determines that the first frame checksum is invalid and that the second frame checksum is valid. The hearing device discards, based on the first frame checksum being invalid, the first frame and stores, based on the second frame checksum being valid, the second frame.

Abstract: Techniques are described for low-latency real-time streaming of media content. For example, streaming media content can be received from a media source, where the streaming media content comprises audio and/or video content. An audio/video stream can be streamed to one or more streaming clients. The audio/video stream is streamed as a sequence of encoded audio and/or video frames, which are independent encoded audio and/or video frames that are not grouped into chunks for streaming. The sequence of encoded audio and/or video frames is streamed to the one or more streaming clients as a one-way stream and without receiving any requests from the one or more streaming clients for subsequent frames or chunks.

Abstract: A three-dimensional additive manufacturing device manufactures a layered structure by supplying powder for manufacturing the layered structure while changing the positional relationship between a discharge port from which the powder is discharged and the layered structure. The three-dimensional additive manufacturing device includes: a powder supply unit that supplies powder from the discharge port toward the layered structure; a light irradiation unit that irradiates the powder with a light beam to melt and harden the powder to thereby manufacture the layered structure; an imaging unit that captures an image of the manufacturing site where the layered structure is being manufactured; a distance detector that detects a distance from the manufacturing site to the powder supply unit on the basis of the image; and a feedback controller that adjusts a moving speed of the powder supply unit relative to the layered structure on the basis of a detection result of the distance.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for protecting data. Backup copies of data are created in real time and restoration of this backup data is enabled. For example, backup repositories of files stored in a primary storage device of a computer system may be created by examining information concerning the files to determine critical fields therein, and storage of the critical fields to a critical storage device and of non-critical fields and tags that are substituted for the critical fields to a context storage device effected. Following compromise of the files stored in the primary storage device, accesses by applications may be directed to the context storage device, e.g., as a means of rapid failover, and/or for each file stored in the context storage device, record-by-record copying of such files to the primary storage device may be effected to restore the contents of the primary storage device.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for a surgical tool or a surgical robotic system. An end effector of the surgical tool is coupled to a tool driver. An actuator is driven by a motor of the tool driver and configured to drive a degree of freedom of the end effector. One or more processors are configured to receive a position command describing a desired position for the end effector, translate the desired position to a command for a joint associated with the end effector, calculate a compensation term to compensate for a source of hysteresis for backlash and/or compliance, and send a motor command for the motor coupled with the actuator based on the compensation term and the command for the end effector.

Abstract: A toner comprising a toner particle comprising a binder resin and an ester compound, wherein: the binder resin comprises a resin A comprising a specific amount of a long-chain acrylate unit and a styrene-based monomer unit, and a resin B comprising a specific monomer unit in a specific amount; the ester compound has an alkyl chain with a specific chain length, a content of the resin A in the chloroform-soluble portion of the toner particles is 60% by mass or more; and using SPm (J/cm3)1/2 for a SP value of the long-chain acrylate unit and using SPw (J/cm3)1/2 for a SP value of the ester compound, SPm is 18.00 to 19.00, and SPm and SPw satisfy formula (a). |SPm?SPw|?1.

Abstract: Techniques for fetching query result data using result batches includes generating a plurality of result batches based on query result information. The query result information is associated with query result data generated from execution of a query. Each result batch of the plurality of result batches includes a result data retrieval function for a corresponding data portion of a plurality of data portions of the query result data. The plurality of result batches are encoded for distribution to a corresponding plurality of computing nodes. The techniques further include causing retrieving of the plurality of data portions of the query result data by the corresponding plurality of computing nodes based on the result data retrieval function for each of the plurality of data portions.

Abstract: A heat pump includes a first outdoor heat exchanger and a second outdoor heat exchanger which are mutually connected in parallel; a merge part at which refrigerant that has flown out from the first outdoor heat exchanger and the second outdoor heat exchanger is configured to merge; and a third outdoor heat exchanger that is connected to the merge part.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide hydroponics farming apparatus, and systems including the same. The farming apparatus comprises a frame, a plurality of functional systems, a first plurality of sensors configured to monitor conditions associated with farming of the one or more plants, and one or more modular storage cabinets removably attached to the frame. The one or more modular storages include electronics that are pre-assembled and configured to communicate with one or more of the first plurality of sensors and the plurality of functional systems. The electronics includes a main controller configured to collect data from the first plurality of sensors.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing presentation of stream portions are disclosed. The systems and methods may involve receiving a first list of stream portions; determining a first set of high-priority stream portions; retrieving at least one portion of the first set of high-priority stream portions; storing the retrieved portion of the first set of high-priority stream portions; receiving a second list of stream portions; determining a second set of high-priority stream portions; determining whether any stream portions in the stored portion of the first set of high-priority stream portions are not in the second set of high-priority stream portions; deleting from the memory any stream portions in the stored portion of the first set of high-priority stream portions that are not in the second set of high-priority stream portions; and determining whether any stream portions in the second set of high-priority stream portions are not stored in memory.

Abstract: The present invention includes embodiments of systems and methods for addressing the interdependencies that result from integrating the computing resources of multiple hardware and software providers. The integrated, multi-provider cloud-based platform of the present invention employs abstraction layers for communicating with and integrating the resources of multiple back-end hardware providers, multiple software providers and multiple license servers. These abstraction layers and associated functionality free users not only from having to implement and configure provider-specific protocols, but also from having to address interdependencies among selected hardware, software and license servers on a job-level basis or at other levels of granularity.

Abstract: RNA encoding an immunogen is co-delivered to non-immune cells as the site of delivery and also to immune cells which infiltrate the site of delivery. The responses of these two cell types to the same delivered RNA lead to two different effects, which interact to produce a strong immune response against the immunogen. The non-immune cells translate the RNA and express the immunogen. Infiltrating immune cells respond to the RNA by expressing type I interferons and pro-inflammatory cytokines which produce a local adjuvant effect which acts on the immunogen-expressing non-immune cells to upregulate major histocompatibility complex expression, thereby increasing presentation of the translated protein to T cells. The effects on the immune and non-immune cells can be achieved by a single delivery of a single RNA e.g. by a single injection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cover or lid which fastens about the lip of standard-sized paint trays. The lid substantially seals paint and a roller assembly in the tray from ambient air. The lid also holds the roller assembly in place to prevent undesired movement of the rollers assembly in the tray.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to optical logic element technologies, and more particularly, to an optical logic element for photoelectric digital logic operation and a logic operation method thereof. Here, the element includes a driver member configured to drive a photoelectric integrated member, generate digital modulation information that is capable of being recognized by the photoelectric integrated member, and read an electrical signal outputted by the photoelectric integrated member; and the photoelectric integrated member configured to carry, by using a coherent optical signal, the digital modulation information inputted by the drive member, and perform, in a predetermined optical diffraction neural network, a digital logic operation on the coherent optical signal to obtain an operation result, generate, from the operation result based on a digital logic mapping relationship, the electrical signal, and output, after reading the electrical signal by using the drive member, the operation result.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for synthesizing oligomer mixtures with one or more moieties capable of forming a multi-hydrogen bonding dimer. The method comprises the steps of providing certain intermediate reaction products; adding a polyol component to the intermediate reaction product to yield an oligomer mixture comprising one or more multi-hydrogen bonding groups; and further reacting the mixture with certain isocyanate-reactive compounds to yield a multi-hydrogen bonding oligomer, wherein solvents comprise less than 50% of the total by weight of all reagents used in the synthesis of the multi-hydrogen bonding oligomer. Preferably, such methods involve no separation, distillation, or isolation of any intermediate product, and as such, they are particularly useful for a continuous or one-pot synthesis.

Abstract: An embodiment method for controlling a power factor correction circuit includes detecting an AC zero voltage crossing point, detecting a current flowing through an inductor, and reducing a distortion of the current flowing through the inductor by determining a current at the AC zero voltage crossing point as a resistive current, an inductive current, or a capacitive current and controlling each of a plurality of switching elements from a time point when the AC zero voltage crossing point is detected based upon a result of determining the current.

Abstract: A powdered composition for the preparation of a solution for oral administration, wherein the composition contains, per 100 g, 1 g to 85 g of at least one monosaccharide, 0.18 g to 0.70 g of at least one steviol glycoside, 1.5 g to 10 g of citric acid, 0.3 g to 3 g of vitamin C, at least two other vitamins, and an extract from green tea (Camellia sinensis).

Abstract: A printing system comprises a transport apparatus adapted to transport a flexible web along a process direction and first and second individually controllable ink jet imager units offset from one another along the process direction. Each of the first imager unit and the second imager unit includes a first portion operable to print on a first portion of the web and a second portion operable to print on the second portion of the web wherein each of the first portion and second portion of the first and second imager units is stationary along the process direction and the lateral direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an approach for applying fine-grained hints to obtain optimal control over error handling during query compilation. Using fine-grained hints causes less disruption to the query plans generated by the optimizer as they constrain specific features while retaining scope for the rest of the optimizer functionality. This approach provides a query plan of better quality that avoid errors, particularly in comparison to coarse-grained approaches that restrict processing to earlier database versions or which disables cost-based processing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laser polishing apparatus where the laser beam emitted by the laser polishing apparatus can be configured to control the shape of the optical fiber end face. Stated another way, the laser polishing apparatus parameters can be adjusted such that the laser beam emitted can polish the optical fiber end face into a particular shape.

Abstract: A connector includes a terminal fitting that includes a terminal connection section, and a housing that includes a terminal accommodating section in which the terminal fitting is inserted into a terminal accommodating chamber in the terminal accommodating section in a terminal insertion direction and accommodated at an accommodation completion position, wherein the terminal connection section is a tubular section bent in a tubular shape with end surfaces of two end portions facing each other, and includes a recess that is recessed from a distal end of the terminal connection section on a terminal insertion direction side, in a terminal removal direction opposite to the terminal insertion direction, the terminal insertion direction being a tube axis direction.

Abstract: An acoustic wave filter includes a substrate and a piezoelectric layer over the substrate. First acoustic wave resonators are disposed over the piezoelectric layer and arranged in series along a first branch, and second acoustic wave resonators are disposed over the piezoelectric layer, arranged in parallel, and connected to the first branch and to ground. The first and second acoustic wave resonators include an interdigital transducer electrode interposed between a pair of reflectors. A layer of positive temperature coefficient of frequency dielectric material is disposed over one or more of the first plurality of acoustic wave resonators to control the temperature coefficient of frequency and improve temperature stability of the acoustic wave filter.

Abstract: A device for a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) service selects a first local V2X server from multiple local V2X servers on the basis of current location. The device transmits a V2X service-related subscription request to the selected first local V2X server.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring individuals within a gaming venue. The method can comprise receiving, by a surveillance system of the gaming venue, input from a plurality of input devices at different locations within the gaming venue and identifying, by the surveillance system of the gaming venue, each of a plurality of individuals within the gaming venue based on the received input from the plurality of input devices. Two related individuals of the plurality of individuals can be identified by the surveillance system of the gaming venue based on a model defining factors for identifying relationships between individuals and an action directed to the identified two related individuals can be initiated by the surveillance system of the gaming venue.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system is provided with a user interface for displaying content within a host vehicle and at least one transceiver to receive input indicative of the host vehicle turning at an upcoming intersection, and input indicative of driving conditions within a region between a remote vehicle and the upcoming intersection. A processor is programmed to determine a passing maneuver feasibility based on the driving conditions in response to the host vehicle initiating a passing maneuver relative to the remote vehicle, and to generate a driver assist message on the user interface based on the passing maneuver feasibility.

Abstract: A lithium secondary battery which includes an electrode assembly in which a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are wound in one direction, a battery can in which the electrode assembly is accommodated, and a sealing body which seals an open end of the battery can. The positive electrode plate includes positive electrode active material comprising single particles, quasi-single particles, or a combination thereof, and the positive electrode active material has Dmin of 1.0 ?m or more.

Abstract: Particulate sensing systems or processes identify particulates suspended in an air sample by irradiating the air sample with UV light and measuring light from individual particles in the air sample. Two photodiodes having different wavelength sensitivity may be used to measure the fluorescent light emitted from a single particle, and a type of the particle may be identified using outputs from photodiodes. Repeating the process for multiple particles may produces distributions that further distinguish or identify particulate types.