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The Light Capturing Configuration That Structures The Original Image Projection Onto 2 Sub Image Projections Where One Sub Projection Will Be Projected In Its Original Direction And The Other Sub Projection Will Be Projected In The Opposite Direction To The Originally Projected Direction., Punarjeewa Abeysekera

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This paper describes a light capturing configuration that structures the original image projection onto 2 sub image projections where one sub projection will be projected in its original direction and the other sub projection will be projected in the opposite direction to the originally projected direction. The light capturing configuration consists of a convex lens stack, a beam splitter, a sensor 1, a reflecting surface, an enclosing structure and a sensor 2. The light capturing configuration will utilize the convex lens stack to collect the light rays coming from the scene in front of it. And the light capturing configuration …

Benefits Marketplace, Ana Luisa Wu, Jenny Ramirez, Jose Ricardo Tafur Jr, Ricardo Collada, Maikel Zuniga, Manuel Ferreiro Caballero, Salvador Ricardo, Liset Iturriaga Chavez, Francisco Alberdi, Alexander Dale, Orlando Quesada, Ernesto Garcia Vazquez, Daniel Astudillo, Laura Figueroa, Sebastian Hernandez, Cristina Villarroel, Yuset Rosello Moya, Rachel Quijano Vizoso

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A method of provisioning a benefits marketplace platform is disclosed. According to the method, a payment network server computer presents payment network benefits to a consumer and receives feedback from the consumer based on the payment network benefits presented to the consumer. A profiling module profiles the payment network benefits based on the feedback received from the consumer and provides a benefits profile to the payment network server computer. The payment network server provides a recommendation of benefits to the consumer based on the benefits profile. A benefits module receives benefits selected by the consumer from a checkout function, applies …

Improved Process For The Preparation Of 4-Amino-1-(D-Phenylalanyl-D-Phenylalanyl-D-Leucyl-D-Lysyl)Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid Acetate, Srinivasan Thirumalai Rajan; Ghojala Venkat Reddy; Mallepally Venkat Reddy; Msn Laboratories Private Limited, R&D Center; Hyderabad, India

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The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 4-amino-1-(D-phenylalanyl-D-phenylalanyl-D-leucyl-D-lysyl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid acetate.

Obtaining High Engagement Short Vertical Format Videos From Long Horizontal Videos, Arielle Kuperminc

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Online video content platforms host short-form videos in vertical format. Many content platforms also host long-form horizontal videos. For content creators of long-form videos to be able to provide videos in short-form vertical format, they need to dedicate resources to identify appropriate portions of their content and generate cropped short-form videos. This disclosure describes techniques to automatically identify the most suitable segments of long-form content for conversion to short-form content and to generate short-form vertical videos for such segments. The suitable segments are identified using audience engagement metrics provided by the platform that hosts the video content. Object detection and …

Ai-Based Detection And Formalization Of In-Session Annotations In Virtual Meetings, Xun Qian, Ruofei Du

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This disclosure describes techniques to automatically detect annotations such as freeform sketches and text captions provided by users during online video conferences and generate formalized representations of the annotations for in-meeting display as well as for subsequent retrieval. The techniques can be implemented for video conferences, including where participants participate via extended reality (XR) devices. Implementation of the techniques enables users to create high-fidelity sketches and annotations while participating in a video conference (virtual meeting). With user permission, an artificial intelligence (AI) module is utilized that detects user speech, a targeted first-person view, and user sketches provided during a virtual …

User Interface For Efficient Control Of Autonomous Agent Tasks, Diego Rivas, D Shin

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This disclosure describes techniques to manage tasks that are executed by software agents in graphical environments such as extended reality environments displayed via an extended reality headset and/or other graphical user interface. Per the techniques, tasks may be performed by the user or an agent. A visual indication is provided for a task that indicates whether the task is controlled and performed by the user or by an agent. Panels are displayed in the graphical environment that indicate the task being performed, inputs and/or outputs related to the tasks, and progress in the task. A task performed by an agent …

Automatic Generation Of Search Dimensions For Query Refinement, Manasa Babu, Sanika Barve, Ramprasad Sedouram

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This disclosure describes techniques to seamlessly refine and update search queries, resulting in an enhanced user experience and convenience. Per the techniques, in addition to traditional textual refining of queries, users can fine-tune the output results for specific requirements pertaining to information size, personalization, multi-device display of search results, etc. A user can adjust the granularity of the search results, from a gist to in-depth or personalized knowledge, by simple gestures such as tilting the device towards or away from themselves. Information size in the search results can be automatically adjusted to suit the present display size. Search results can …

Predictive Flow Capture Controls For Multi-Domain Network Assurance Tools, Robert Barton, Jerome Henry, Abhishek Kumar, Gino Corleto

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Advanced network assurance tools provide for the ability to manage network assurance across a variety of service domains. Such tools may facilitate synthetic network monitoring through active monitoring of live flow data. While this opens new opportunities for network assurance, architecturally it also presents challenges related to the orchestration of how and where flow reporting is established and managed. Techniques are proposed herein that include providing an AI/ML mechanism to predict network problems such that flow collection can be automated to be performed only where necessary, when necessary, and for the protocols and/or hosts that are experiencing issues. The techniques …

Efficient Flush/Re-Initalize Signaling For Rans States, Simon Schmidt

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Asymmetric Numeral Systems (ANS) have the distinct disadvantage, that they have to be encoded in reverse order. In rANS, adaptive rANS specifically, this is often alleviated by buffering the coding decisions and flushing it in the end, resitting the rANS state every time. The decoder has to know, when to flush/re-initialize the state of the rANS decoder. This disclosure describes a method for selectively flushing (or retaining) the state of the rANS decoder on a symbol-by-symbol base. After renormalization, the decoder checks, if the value of the state of the rANS decoder is equal to the constant, whith which the …

Display Screen With Haptics, Shape-Change, And Force Feedback Hardware To Simulate Touch Sensations, Shubham Saini

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Current technology does not allow users to experience tactile interaction with objects displayed on screens, limiting the sense of immersion and realism. This disclosure describes a display screen with built-in hardware that enables simulating the touch of real-world objects that are displayed on-screen. The hardware can include a set of tiny actuators, surface-shape change technology such as microfluidics or materials that can change shape in response to electrostatic activation, and force feedback via use of piezoelectric materials. One or more of haptic feedback, shape change, and force feedback can be activated to provide users with a touch sensation that simulates …

Prevention Of Internet Protocol Address Reusability-Based Domain Takeover, Pierre Precourt, Patrick Spiegel

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For each domain of an organization a corresponding IP address is identified. For each corresponding IP address, its registration, ownership information, and/or the corresponding media access control (MAC). Optionally, whether the IP address is allocated to an existing host is determined. For each IP address, address allocation requests are repeatedly sent until the IP address of interest is allocated in response to one of the requests. Alternatively, an API reporting the address is available is queried to determine whether the IP address of interest is currently allocated or available for allocation. As a result, cloud service providers can mitigate the …

Artificial Intelligence Based Power Saving Solutions For 5g Satellite Coverage In Remote Areas, Snezana Mitrovic, Vinay Saini, Alwin Xavier, Wojciech Grobel

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Satellites can facilitate network coverage for Internet of Things (IoT) -based sensors in remote regions, eliminating the need for ground-based infrastructure. However, this advancement introduces new obstacles, particularly concerning the financial costs of satellite-based network coverage and the power efficiency of IoT devices. Proposed herein are techniques to implement an artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) module within the 5G network infrastructure that intelligently adapts power-saving settings for IoT devices to align with the timing of satellite availability, optimizing device energy consumption while maintaining reliable data transmission.

An Adaptive Algorithm To Provide Fan Speed Control, Chejung Liu, Vic Chia

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Proposed herein is a new algorithm to facilitate fan speed control (FSC) for cooling fans of electronic devices that utilizes existing sensor readings for a device to determine the altitude at which the device is operating. With this estimated altitude value, fan speed control mechanisms can be enhanced from conventional two-dimensional (2D) control techniques that only consider temperature versus (vs) duty cycle to three-dimensional (3D) control techniques that consider temperature vs altitude vs duty cycle to manage fan speed. Utilizing techniques as proposed herein, an optimized fan speed control mechanism can be provided for electronic devices that reduces power consumption …

Thermal Imaging Based Solutions For Implementing Platform Management In Networking/Server Equipment, Hari Pillai, Phong Ho, Stephen A Scearce, Lauren A Marino

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Existing systems for internal monitoring of networking/server equipment are not scaling to meet the needs of the next generation of electronic system issues. Current solutions for internal monitoring only provide a limited amount of information that leaves gaps in the understanding of the condition and integrity of the networking products. To overcome these issues, proposed herein are techniques that leverage real time infrared (IR) monitoring to quickly detect intrusive events, thermal complications, corrosion, and dust accumulation before damage to the networking products or customers occur.

Quantum Computing For Health And Financial Decision-Making: Empowering Employees To Improve Life And Finance, Ramkumar Bharathan

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Quantum computing offers a paradigm shift in computational power with the potential to revolutionize employee well-being and financial security. This paper explores the application of quantum algorithms, including VQE, QAOA, and QMC, in personalized healthcare, optimized financial planning, and advanced organizational resource allocation. We discuss the computational advantages of these algorithms over classical methods, address challenges of the NISQ era, and propose future research directions for realizing quantum advantage in enhancing employee lives.

Center Curtain Airbag, Matt Shaheen, Zf-Lifetec

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A center-mounted curtain airbag implements a zig-zag fold that produces linear deployment of the airbag between occupants seated in a vehicle row of seating.

Method And System For Mitigating Cognitive Driver Distraction From In-Vehicle Conversations, Anonymous

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Driver distraction is a significant safety concern, with passenger conversations contributing significantly to cognitive load. While physical distractions are often addressed, in-vehicle conversational dynamics and their impact on driver attention remain largely unmanaged. Intense or emotionally charged conversations can significantly reduce driver focus, regardless of the number of passengers. Current systems lack the capability to monitor and mitigate the cognitive distraction arising from in-car interactions. This invention addresses this critical gap by leveraging existing vehicle systems to manage in-car conversational tone and enhance driver focus.

Existing methods primarily focus on physical distractions, neglecting the cognitive impact of in-vehicle conversations. Adding …

An Improved Process For The Preparation Of (N4-(4-([1,2,4]Triazolo[1,5-A]Pyridin-7-Yloxy)-3­Methylphenyl)-N6-(4,4-Dimethyl-4,5-Dihydrooxazol-2-Yl)Quinazoline-4,6-Diamine, Msn Laboratories Private Limited; Srinivasan Thirumalai Rajan; Revu Satyanarayana; Nomula Sathaiah; Sadineni Ravi Kumar

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The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of (N4-(4-([1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-7-yloxy)-3­methylphenyl)-N6-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)quinazoline-4,6-diamine compound of formula-1.

The present invention also provides a process for the purification of 1-(4-((4-([1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-7-yloxy)-3-methylphenyl)amino)quinazolin-6-yl)-3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)thiourea compound of formula-4.

Automatic Summarization And/Or Explanation Of Group-Specific Content During A Virtual Meeting, Siddharth Awasthi, Jayant Tamarapalli

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A technique is proposed for automatic summarization and/or explanation of group-specific content during a virtual meeting. A set of electronic documents associated with at least one participant of a virtual meeting is obtained. The participant is associated with a group or a team. Content that is specific to the group or the team associated with the participant is identified in the set of electronic documents. During the virtual meeting, a reference by one or more participants to the content that is specific to the group or the team is detected. A summary and/or explanation of the referenced content is generated …

New Button Structure For Magnet Switches, Hp Inc

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This study involves the design of button structures for magnetic switches. Currently, magnetic switches are very popular in the gaming market, with many products, especially gaming keyboards, using magnetic switches and keycaps. However, there is a problem with the magnetic switches on the market that is difficult to improve through magnetism alone, namely that the difference in magnetic flux is difficult for sensors to detect. To solve this problem, this study proposes a hook structure with a pre-travel setup on the button or keycap, which helps sensors detect the difference in magnetic flux more easily. At the same time, this …

Optimized Hood Blower Unit_Idf-08377, Paolo Markovina

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A new blower unit that optimize the airflow and allows to use a ventilation unit made out of formed carbon to reduce airflow loss and noise. Such a blower unit can also be utilized to filter and pump water.

The Composite Projection Configuration That Contains 4 Cyclically Configured Sub Projection Configurations Where The Eye Of The User Will Be Visible To The Outside World., Punarjeewa Abeysekera

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This paper describes a composite projection configuration that contains 4 cyclically configured sub projection configurations where the eye of the user will be visible to the outside world. The entire composite projection configuration consists of 4 identical sub projection configurations. Each sub projection configuration contains a beam splitter, a video projecting display, a convex lens stack and a light blocking part. The composite projection configuration, by utilizing the 4 sub projection configurations, will have the capability to concurrently project 4 projections onto the field of view of the user, where the 4 projected projections can be combined into a one …

Establishing A Secure Sharing Environment Using Partial Cryptographic Keys, Salmaan Rashid

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A system for establishing a secure sharing environment using partial cryptographic keys. The proposed system uses a complete cryptographic key divided into multiple partial keys and provided to two or more participants. The participants attest each TEE of the secure sharing environment desired for use and send, to each TEE, their respective partial key. Each TEE combines the received partial keys to generate the complete cryptographic key. Using the complete cryptographic key, the TEEs can securely communicate and share data with each other.

Encryption-Capable Keyboard, Radu Stefan

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A cloud platform can receive encrypted data from a keyboard. A client device that includes the keyboard can connect to the cloud platform via a network. The keyboard can receive input from input components. A keyboard controller of the keyboard can encrypt the received input into encrypted data. The client device can receive encrypted data from the keyboard. The client device can transmit the encrypted data to the cloud platform without decrypting the encrypted data. At the cloud platform, the encrypted data can be decrypted by a decryption module, and used for an application of the cloud platform.

Optimizing Network Switch Power Consumption Via Smart Led Control, Kabiraj Sethi, Andrew Lu, Ramesh Yeevani

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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on network switches provide useful visual indication of switch activity and important alerts of potential anomalies. Constant activation of these LEDs may lead to energy waste because an interested user is often not nearby to observe them. Conventional techniques for controlling LEDs typically allow users to use a Command Line Interface (CLI) command or Graphical User Interface (GUI) click to turn the LEDs off. However, these conventional approaches are inflexible and require significant user involvement. To address these issues, techniques proposed herein provide SmartLED, an intelligent LED control that leverages proximity sensors, physical buttons, and/or user input …

Early Detection Of Panel Cracks In Display Modules, Hung Wei-Hsiang, Sangmoo Choi

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This disclosure describes techniques to detect panel cracks in organic light emitting diode (OLED) based display modules. A stress test is performed to identify weak or defective components that may fail prematurely during regular use of the display modules. The stress test includes testing the display panel from a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) output trace all the way to the panel internal trace. The display panel traces are toggled at a high toggling rate between a ground voltage and an elevated analog supply voltage (AVDD). In some implementations, the AVDD may be set to a level greater than the …

Remediating Cloud Resource Misconfigurations Using Customizable Profiles, Ujwala Kawalay, Mukesh Marodia, Kishore Garg

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This disclosure describes a system for remediating misconfigurations in cloud resources. Cloud resources can deviate from secure configurations, which can be time consuming for administrators to correct manually. This system provides resource configuration profiles that store a set of configuration steps designed to restore a cloud resource’s secure state. These resource configuration profiles can be created manually, derived from templates, or generated automatically by the system. In one variation, the system can use large language models (LLMs) to generate resource configuration profiles. This system can detect cloud resource deviations and can recommend cloud resource configuration profiles to an administrator for …

Automated Regression Testing Framework For Large Language Models, Claudio Criscione, Sebastian Lekies

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This disclosure describes a system for automated regression testing of large language models (LLMs). LLMs can be trained or fine-tuned with safety-oriented data and similar techniques to prevent undesirable outputs. However, additional training and fine-tuning can result in an LLM regressing and producing undesirable outputs. These regressions can be difficult to detect and track given the fast pace of research and development in this field. This system provides automated infrastructure and techniques for testing new versions of LLMs for regression against stored tests. The system includes integrator modules that provide a uniform testing interface for various types of LLMs and …

Defined-Trust Transport Protocol For Limited Domains, Kathleen Nichols

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The Defined-trust Transport (DeftT) is designed to provide secure, default-deny networking for closed communities with dynamic membership and a collection-based construct that is efficient on broadcast media. Such closed communities, also known as limited domains [LDCCR], are frequently used in Operational Technology (OT) networking, in particular , in Critical Infrastructure uses. DeftT is designed to express and enforce application- and deployment-specific integrity, authentication, access control and behavior constraints directly in its protocol modules. It enables secure and completely self-contained (e.g., no external identity servers or certificate authorities) overlay networks where credentialed members can join and leave at any time. Security …

Action Item Management Across Virtual Collaboration Meetings And Spaces, Chidambaram Arunachalam, Gonzalo A Salgueiro, Paul Anholt, Hazim Dahir

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The concept of sharing key points and identifying action items based on a discussion in a virtual collaboration meeting is the most effective way of documenting the decisions made and tasks assigned during the meeting. However, meeting summaries including AI based summaries, does not provide information on whether the action items were already completed during the meeting. Proposed herein are techniques to determine completion of action items related to a specific topic based on conversations, real-time media, file share events across related virtual collaboration spaces and virtual meetings.