Abstract: Neural Normalized MinSum (N-NMS) decoding for improving frame error rate (FER) performance on linear block codes over conventional normalized MinSum (NMS). Dynamic multiplicative weights are assigned to each check-to-variable message in each iteration to efficiently provide training parameters of N-NMS that support N-NMS for longer block lengths. Embodiment are described for neural two-dimensional normalized MinSum (N-2D-NMS) decoders requiring fewer training parameters. The N-2D-NMS approaches for example use the same weight for edges with the same check and/or variable node degree. Simulation results indicate that that this LDPC decoding performs similarly to previous techniques while substantially reducing the amount of training necessary.

Abstract: A method for growing bulk boron arsenide (BA) crystals, the method comprising utilizing a seeded chemical vapor transport (CVT) growth mechanism to produce single BAs crystals which are used for further CVT growth, wherein a sparsity of nucleation centers is controlled during the further CVT growth. Also disclosed are bulk BAs crystals produced via the method.

Abstract: Methods and systems for frame rate scalability are described. Support is provided for input and output video sequences with variable frame rate and variable shutter angle across scenes, or for input video sequences with fixed input frame rate and input shutter angle, but allowing a decoder to generate a video output at a different output frame rate and shutter angle than the corresponding input values. Techniques allowing a decoder to decode more computationally-efficiently a specific backward compatible target frame rate and shutter angle among those allowed are also presented.

Abstract: Methods and systems for frame rate scalability are described. Support is provided for input and output video sequences with variable frame rate and variable shutter angle across scenes, or for input video sequences with fixed input frame rate and input shutter angle, but allowing a decoder to generate a video output at a different output frame rate and shutter angle than the corresponding input values. Techniques allowing a decoder to decode more computationally-efficiently a specific backward compatible target frame rate and shutter angle among those allowed are also presented.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include semiconductor processing methods. The methods may include providing a silicon-containing precursor and a dopant precursor to a processing region of a semiconductor processing chamber. A substrate may be disposed within the semiconductor processing chamber. A silicon-containing material may be formed on the substrate. The methods may include contacting the silicon-containing material with the silicon-containing precursor and the dopant precursor. The methods may include forming a doped silicon-containing material on the silicon-containing material. The methods may include oxidizing the substrate. The oxidizing may form an oxidized doped silicon-containing material. The methods may include etching the oxidized doped silicon-containing material.

Abstract: An example includes a method for training an agent to control an aircraft. The method includes: selecting, by the agent, first actions for the aircraft to perform within a first environment respectively during first time intervals based on first states of the first environment during the first time intervals, updating the agent based on first rewards that correspond respectively to the first states, selecting, by the agent, second actions for the aircraft to perform within a second environment respectively during second time intervals based on second states of the second environment during the second time intervals, and updating the agent based on second rewards that correspond respectively to the second states. At least one first rule of the first environment is different from at least one rule of the second environment.

Abstract: Methods and systems for canvas size scalability across the same or different bitstream layers of a video coded bitstream are described. Offset parameters for a conformance window, a reference region of interest (ROI) in a reference layer, and a current ROI in a current layer are received. The width and height of a current ROI and a reference ROI are computed based on the offset parameters and they are used to generate a width and height scaling factor to be used by a reference picture resampling unit to generate an output picture based on the current ROI and the reference ROI.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for customized vehicle operator workflows. A vehicle operator workflow includes a set of tasks to be completed by a vehicle operator. The vehicle operator workflow may be presented to the vehicle operator upon satisfaction of a triggering event, such as upon the vehicle operator logging into an account or the vehicle entering a specified geographic region. The vehicle operator workflow may enable the vehicle operator to complete the individual tasks as well as submit evidence that the tasks have been completed.

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products and efficient methods of producing them. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for enhanced production of microbial biosurfactants, the methods comprising co-cultivating Myxococcus xanthus and Bacillusamyloliquefaciens. In preferred embodiments, co-cultivation is carried out continuously for an indefinite period of time. Microbe-based products produced according to the subject methods are also provided, as well as their uses in, for example, agriculture, oil and gas recovery, and health care.

Abstract: Methods and systems for frame rate scalability are described. Support is provided for input and output video sequences with variable frame rate and variable shutter angle across scenes, or for input video sequences with fixed input frame rate and input shutter angle, but allowing a decoder to generate a video output at a different output frame rate and shutter angle than the corresponding input values. Techniques allowing a decoder to decode more computationally-efficiently a specific backward compatible target frame rate and shutter angle among those allowed are also presented.

Abstract: A housing of a device comprises a screw boss that extends outwardly from a first base plate proximate to a corner of the housing. Additionally, the housing of the device includes a force dissipation member. The force dissipation member includes a central portion that is sized to detachably attach around the screw boss. The force dissipation member further includes at least two arms that extend outwardly from the central portion, wherein each arm of the at least two arms is attached to a different side of the two walls of the housing.

Abstract: Methods and systems for frame rate scalability are described. Support is provided for input and output video sequences with variable frame rate and variable shutter angle across scenes, or for input video sequences with fixed input frame rate and input shutter angle, but allowing a decoder to generate a video output at a different output frame rate and shutter angle than the corresponding input values. Techniques allowing a decoder to decode more computationally-efficiently a specific backward compatible target frame rate and shutter angle among those allowed are also presented.

Abstract: Methods and systems for frame rate scalability are described. Support is provided for input and output video sequences with variable frame rate and variable shutter angle across scenes, or for input video sequences with fixed input frame rate and input shutter angle, but allowing a decoder to generate a video output at a different output frame rate and shutter angle than the corresponding input values. Techniques allowing a decoder to decode more computationally-efficiently a specific backward compatible target frame rate and shutter angle among those allowed are also presented.

Abstract: A data processing system implements detecting that a first user device associated with a first user has added a first sponsored content item to a host electronic document by adding a first reference to the first sponsored content item to the host electronic document. The first sponsored content item is stored separately in a memory of a cloud-based service from the host electronic document. The data processing system further implements determining that the first user has permission to share the first sponsored content item with other users of the cloud-based service, generating sponsor information to associate the sponsored content item with the host electronic document to permit users having access to the host electronic document to access the sponsored content item, and storing the sponsor information in a sponsored access datastore.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for performing co-trading changepoint detection may include a server caused to receive a first raw dataset, the first raw dataset including a plurality of transactions for analysis, each transaction of the plurality of transactions associated with a user account of a plurality of user accounts, generate at least one transaction time series based on the first raw dataset, determine changepoints in the first raw dataset by performing changepoint detection analysis on the generated at least one transaction time series, and generate at least one potential fraud alert based on the determined changepoints.

Abstract: Provided herein, in certain embodiments, are programmable nucleases, guide nucleic acids, and complexes thereof. Certain programmable nucleases provided herein comprise a RuvC domain. Also provided herein are nucleic acids encoding said programmable nucleases and guide nucleic acids. Also provided herein are methods of genome editing, methods of regulating gene expression, and methods of detecting nucleic acids with said programmable nucleases and guide nucleic acids.

Abstract: A method of forming an implant includes positioning a first mesh component of the implant within a second mesh component of the implant to form an implant assembly. The implant assembly is manipulated to join the first mesh component with the second mesh component.

Abstract: Provided herein, in certain embodiments, are programmable nucleases, guide nucleic acids, and complexes thereof. Certain programmable nucleases provided herein comprise a RuvC domain. Also provided herein are nucleic acids encoding said programmable nucleases and guide nucleic acids. Also provided herein are methods of genome editing, methods of regulating gene expression, and methods of detecting nucleic acids with said programmable nucleases and guide nucleic acids.

Abstract: A surgical device includes a substrate and a first coating that covers at least a portion of the substrate. The first coating includes a first polymer. The first coating having antibiotics dispersed in the first polymer such that the first polymer releases the antibiotics as the first polymer degrades. A second coating covers at least a portion of the first coating. The second coating includes a second polymer. The second coating has ellagic acid dispersed in the second polymer such that the second polymer releases the ellagic acid as the second polymer degrades. In some embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical device includes a substrate and a first coating that covers at least a portion of the substrate. The first coating includes a first polymer. The first coating having antibiotics dispersed in the first polymer such that the first polymer releases the antibiotics as the first polymer degrades. A second coating covers at least a portion of the first coating. The second coating includes a second polymer. The second polymer includes an alginate. The second coating has a hemostatic agent dispersed in the second polymer such that the second polymer releases the hemostatic agent as the second polymer degrades. The hemostatic agent is selected from epinephrine, tranexamic acid, chitosan and oxidized regenerated cellulose. In some embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed.