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Communication Embeddings And Router To Support Llm-Based Multi-Agent Systems

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Large language models (LLM) agents are capable of taking actions and performing useful tasks. Complex tasks need collaboration between multiple such agents to accomplish a goal. Existing multi-agent communication frameworks are deficient in supporting such collaboration since these frameworks fail to incorporate critical aspects that would enable effective interactions between agents. This disclosure describes an inter-agent communication framework to improve communication, decision making, and collaboration between LLM agents. In the framework, new embedding paradigms centered around communicative facets can be utilized. The embeddings can enhance communication efficacy and also serve as a foundation for training multi-agent systems to accomplish their …

Scoping Model For Prioritizing Automated Test Selection To Improve Software Quality, Mayuri Shinde

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Software testing includes unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, represented visually in the form of a test pyramid. It is challenging to assess the overall quality of software post-testing, which can lead to inconsistencies in test coverage, inadequate identification of high-risk and/or high-priority sections of code, and difficulties in prioritization of tests. This disclosure describes a quality scoping model to select test cases for fast and cost-effective automated software testing. The model is focused on evaluating overall software quality by validating functional and non-functional measures by simultaneously considering coverage of tests connected to critical user/developer journeys, code functionality, and …

Coupled Multiphase Messaging And Interlock Procedure To Control Material Movement

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In a data center, clean media with no data on them can be reused while dirty media (with data stored thereon) is destroyed. The workflows for clean and dirty media are separate. However, if the presence of a dirty disk in a container marked for clean media does not trigger any automatic physical action and the intended recourse is for the container to be manually moved to a rejection area, it leaves open the possibility of human error in handling. This disclosure describes techniques to automatically sort clean media from dirty media such that clean media are safely shipped (reused), …

Anti-Fungal Greenhouse Screen And System With An Anti-Fungal Greenhouse Screen, Treier Ip Services

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The present invention concerns a foldable or static screen for greenhouses. The screen has anti-fungal properties, improving the longevity of the product and preventing cross-contamination of products grown in the greenhouse with fungi.

Motor Rear Side Sealing Against Coolant Ingress In The Resolver Space

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A hollow-shaft rotor cooling system is often used for automotive traction motors. Although it has good cooling performance, there is a possibility of coolant leakage into the rotor space at the motor rear side that houses the resolver. The proposed solution discloses a sealing system for ball bearing and axial bearing that seals the entire resolver space from both sides ensuring smooth operation and longevity of the resolver.

One Piece Refrigerant Compressor Wheel Assembly

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Interstage sealing is a critical component of high-pressure refrigerant compressors that use radial impellers. Carbon seals and labyrinth seals used in the past were either prohibitively expensive or failed to provide adequate sealing performance. A proposed rotor design uses a single piece compressor wheel rotor with an integrated shaft, wheel, and a radial labyrinth seal that provides adequate sealing performance at a reasonable cost.

Ultra-Compact High-Density Metal Resistor In Modern Finfet Or Gaa Process, Tong Zhang, Jason Cancio

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This disclosure describes ultra-compact high-density metal resistors for use in semiconductor applications. Per techniques of this disclosure, one or more metal layers included in a wafer are connected in different configurations to implement high density resistors. Resistors thus configured can provide up to ten times the resistance density than foundry provided resistors. A first configuration uses M0 and M1 layers, while a second configuration uses M0 and M2 layers, and a third configuration uses M0 and stacked M2 layers. The configurations described herein can achieve the same resistance as foundry provided resistors with a significantly smaller, even 10X smaller area, …

Separate Chroma Contexts For Eob, Cheng Chen, Jingning Han

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This paper describes using independent context models for encoding and decoding end of blocks (EOBs) in video compression. Conventional approaches treat the chroma U and V components with a shared context model, assuming similar statistical distributions. However, empirical evidence shows that the U and V chroma channels have distinct statistical properties, especially when cross-component coding tools are used or enabled. For instance, transform coefficients in the V channel tend to be more concentrated in the low-frequency region compared to the U channel. Therefore, using separate context models for the chroma U and V components enables the codec to adapt more …

Interest-Based Profiling Through Attention Measurements To Augment Intelligence In Collaboration Solutions, Sree Gowri Addepalli, Steve Holl, Qihong Shao, Alejandro Avila Picado, Jesus Garcia Chavez, Archana Suresh

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Presented herein is technology that provides for improving collaborative experiences through dynamic real-time detection and quantification of attention for specific topics mentioned during online collaborative meetings to profile user interests. This knowledge of a person’s interests allows for a personalized experience when collaborating or using various tools and applications. The technology presented herein not only understands user preferences, but also refines how users may engage with information. The technology may enable cognitive artificial intelligence (AI) companions that can be utilized across a variety of scenarios including providing customized meeting summaries, offering curated topic-based highlights, and ensuring that users are engaged …

Adaptive Self-Generating Ai Agents With Automatic External System Fulfillments, Vinay R Damodaran, Aseem Banshidhar Asthana, Ashish P Chotai, Arunabh Bhattacharjee

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Effective Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent design is challenging, usually done in isolation by a technical resource and requires a lot of overhead configurations, in addition to dealing with the complexity of an AI Agent designer that requires programming along with slot filling (collecting data for backend external system integrations, called fulfillments). When used in a dynamic contact center environment, an increasing number of AI Agents are required for varying patterns including load, agent skillset, high traffic, and newer contact topics. Conventional design of AI Agents uses analysts to understand bot efficacy to tailor the design for improved customer experience. To …

Network Risk Forecast Model For Dynamic Service Level Risk Evaluation, Navdeep Sood, Praveen Kumar

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As telecommunication networks grow in size, they also grow in complexity, and it becomes more difficult to identify network risks. Techniques described herein provide for modeling, forecasting, and proactively planning mitigation for risks at the network and individual service layers. Modeling of a network fiber risk involves selecting risk parameters, defining risk parameter subcategories, and modeling the risk parameter subcategories.

Human-Supervised Ai Agents In A Distributed Swarm Intelligence Model, Arunabh Bhattacharjee, Aseem Banshidhar Asthana

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Proposed herein is an innovative approach to artificial intelligence (AI) agent design, testing, and deployment within a contact center environment by introducing a distributed swarm intelligence model through which "human-supervised" AI Agents can learn and operate semi-autonomously in a training school, trained by human agents that are domain experts in one or more technology areas.

Method For Data Exchange Between A Transmitter/Receiver Unit On A Filter Element And A Further Transmitter/Receiver Unit

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The paper is based on the task of enabling secure data exchange between a transmitter/receiver unit on a filter element and another transmitter/receiver fangs unit. This task is solved according to the paper. The method according to the paper is used for data exchange between a transmitter/receiver unit on a filter element and a further transmitter/receiver unit outside the filter element. With the help of the data exchange, in which a data signal is transmitted in encrypted form, a filter element can be identified, for example, so that the installation of a non-matching filter element in a filter housing can …

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Rag) Classification And Access Control, Assaf Namer, Robert Lagerström, Gopinath Balakrishnan, Brandon Maltzman

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Retrieval-augmented generation, a technique to improve the accuracy of responses of large language models (LLM), can result in an expanded attack surface for the LLM and an increased potential for exfiltration of sensitive data. This disclosure describes techniques to reduce the attack surface for LLMs that use retrieval-augmented generation. In a data upload phase, access permissions of data resources are recorded and quantified. Implicit permissions granted by the LLMs to different principals are assessed. If a data classification scheme is added to the data resources, a score can measure the risk of a prompt provided to the LLM, thus forestalling …

A Method To Secure A Mobile Payment Application Solution On A Cardholder-Owned Mobile Device, John Markh, Ian Javkin, Yeuxi Chen, Angelito Paca, Victor Tambunan, Marc Kekicheff, Sergey Smirnoff

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Disclosed are methods for securing a mobile application on a cardholder-owned device, including defining principles and minimum security requirements for mobile applications that are designed to capture contactless payment instrument data and perform a cryptographic authentication of the contactless payment instrument. The present disclosure provides a solution that outlines minimum security requirements and evaluation guidance for mobile applications designed to capture data (e.g., a PAN, a cardholder’s name, an expiry data, an EMV cryptogram, etc.) of a contactless payment instrument using short-range communication, such as near-field communication (NFC), and further designed to perform a cryptographic authentication of the payment instrument.

Computationally Efficient Hdr Video Using A Packed Video Gain Map, Na

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Gain map is a set of techniques that provide a consistent high dynamic range (HDR) appearance of visual content across devices based on an adaptation of the content to the capabilities of the display. When gain maps are applied to video, the reconstructed video frames require two decodes, one for the base frame and another for the gain-map frame, thereby doubling processing requirements. This disclosure describes techniques that reduce the number of decodes in gain-mapped video by scaling down the resolution of the gain-map frames and by packing them together into one frame. Gain map decodes that are conventionally performed …

Method And System For Authenticating Payment Transactions Based On Qr Code Scanning Behavior, Kaushal Kumar Jha, Vaibhav Shukla

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The present disclosure relates to a method and system for authenticating payment transactions based on the unique way a user scans a QR code using their devices. The camera of the device is used to capture a QR code. Other sensors on the device are used to collect data related to the user's hand movements, including speed, angle, and path of hand movement while the user is scanning the QR code. The collected data is transmitted to an authentication server. The authentication server analyzes the received data and creates a unique, user-specific scanning behavior profile. The scanning behavior profile is …

A Multimodal System And Method For Dynamic Simplification Of Complex Content, Peter Hraška, Marek Šuppa, Andrej Baran, Peter Komorník, Daniela Jašš

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A multimodal system and method that facilitates the dynamic simplification of complex content is presented herein. The system and method may enable an individual to understand complex information by simplifying the information, in an optimized and personalized manner, so that the amount of knowledge that can be extracted from the information may be maximized for the individual.

Method And System For Seamless Payment Card Transaction Continuity Using Backup Payment Card Retry Mechanism, Alok Roy

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One embodiment includes a method performed by a payment network processor. The method includes identifying a failed transaction. For example, the customer initiates a transaction process which may be rejected by the issuer resulting in a failed transaction. The method includes payment network processor detecting a failed transaction in real time and identifying the reason for a failed transaction. Additionally, if the identified reason for a failed transaction is one of the valid retry reasons, the payment network processor initiates a retry mechanism by retrieving the backup payment card details stored in the database of the payment network processor 106, …

Context-Based, Dynamic User Interface For A Navigation App, Tom Spigland, Ziv Tzur

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The user interface of digital map and navigation apps can be cluttered with information and alerts and is not personalized to the user. This disclosure describes techniques that dynamically adjust the presentation of various alerts within the user interface of a digital map/navigation application based on the user context and preferences (obtained with user permission) and on the alert type, e.g., point-based alert or segment-based alert. Dynamic adjustment of the presentation of alerts enables the app to tailor the provision of insights and contextually relevant information to the context, effectively reducing distractions and helping drivers make better decisions. Alerts are …

Geothermal Reinjection Apparatus And Method, Baker Hughes Company

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A geothermal reinjection apparatus, including a first string, a second string, a side pocket mandrel connected to the first string and connected to the second string, and a recombination valve in the side pocket mandrel to control injection of gasses from the second string into the first string. A method for reinjecting geothermal waste products including pumping water through a first string, pumping gasses through a second string, and combining the gasses and the water by injecting the gasses into the water in a side pocket mandrel connected to both the first string and the second string. A geothermal well, …

Ai Assistant-Supported Calls, Gajen Agrawal, Ramprasad S, Ajay Prasad, Saurabh Drolia

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This publication describes a system and techniques for artificial intelligence (AI)-enhancement of phone calls by determining a context of the call (e.g., a potential purpose of the incoming call, that one or more events are associated with an incoming call or call member, a request for identity verification, a request for payment information, potential for conversational enhancements, etc.) and providing relevant information that is based on the context to a user prior to and during the phone calls. Described techniques may enable the use of an AI assistant to identify and provide relevant conversational components to a user. Aspects of …

Smooth Carcass For Unbonded Flexible Pipe Of The Type Described By Api 17j

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To address issues of flow induced pulsations (FLIP) and pressure loss reduction for the flowing of fluids through an unbonded flexible pipe

Simulating Authentic User Personas To Generate Analytics For Evaluating Digital Products, Oded Elyada, Oriana Riva, Avia Aharon, Ido Hakimi, Ron Ziv, Danny Karmon

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It is challenging to acquire user data from a diverse set of adequate numbers of suitable real end users for design, evaluation, and improvement of a product. Involving real users in evaluation requires a sufficient level of product maturity. It is difficult to bootstrap and test personalization because it requires personal data. This disclosure describes techniques to overcome these limitations by generating synthetic data that mimics authentic digital and social user practices via simulated personas with local memory. The simulation utilizes the semantic understanding and reasoning capabilities of LLMs and includes interaction between the personas and various digital applications and …

The Composite Projection Configuration That Contains 8 Projection Configurations Which Are Collectively Configured In An Octagonal Configuration., Punarjeewa Abeysekera

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This paper describes a composite projection configuration that contains 8 projection configurations which are collectively configured in an octagonal configuration. The composite projection configuration consists of 8 identical projection configurations. Each projection configuration will contain a video projecting display, a convex lens stack and an angled beam splitter. The composite projection configuration, by collectively utilizing the 8 identical projection configurations, will have the capability to project 8 projections onto the field of view of the user. And the composite projection configuration, by collectively utilizing the 8 projections, will have the capability to combine the 8 projections into a one single …

Spherical Radius Hanger

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A surface wellhead assembly having an inner tubular insertable into an outer tubular, is described. A tubing hanger is provided on an outer surface of the tubing head housing for sealing between the hanger and housing. The contact sealing of tubing hanger has a shepherd.

When the inner tubular member is landed, a portion of the shepherd radius adjacent to the outer taper seal of tubing housing tapers radially inward into sealing contact when the tubing hanger or tubing housing is not perfect perpendicular.

Sick Mode Selection For Audio Control, Hp Inc

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During the online meeting, sometimes we cough or sneeze suddenly, and the sound will be transmitted to the online meeting through the microphone. To avoid having disruptive coughing sounds, throat clearing noises, and sneeze noise during online meetings, we would like to have a function to eliminate coughing sounds. We hope this function can directly remove the coughing noise from online meetings, allowing all participants to speak smoothly and listen clearly to each other's content.

Digital Ball Of Yarn For Indoor Positioning And Path Tracing, Manasa Babu

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Navigation through complex indoor environments can be disorienting, a problem that is compounded by limited accuracy of indoor positioning techniques. This disclosure describes techniques that enable users to digitally trace their path and to enable them to retrace their path from the destination back to the start point. With user permission, tracing starts when a user marks their present spot. Tracing the user’s path is based on data from various sensors on a smartphone, wearable device, or other devices. As the user moves, the digital yarn unspools, recording the user’s movement. A visual trail is created and displayed as an …

Multi-Sensor Scheduling And Preconditioning For Remote Temperature Control, Eric Burger, Ernie Yang, Ben Mccanny

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Smart home devices can support multi-sensor scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting of home heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) based on a schedule set by a user. Schedule-based temperature presets across changing groups of sensors can experience problems arising from stale/offline sensors, preconditioning, and an excessive memory footprint of the schedule. This disclosure describes techniques of multi-sensor, multi-room remote temperature control that can process user-set temperature schedules across changing groups of sensors while gracefully handling stale/offline sensors and preconditioning constraints. The techniques have a low memory footprint. Readings from sensors are weighted based on recency, such that stale/offline sensors are gracefully removed …

Text Steganography Using Large Language Model, N/A

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While encryption can ensure secure message exchange, the use of encryption can draw attention to the communication because encrypted content is not human readable. While text steganography can embed hidden messages in human-readable text, it is vulnerable to disclosure to unintended recipients. This disclosure describes steganography techniques that leverage machine learning techniques, specifically generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) type large language model (LLM) to generate human-readable natural language text that seamlessly conceals a different message within the text. The use of GPT can enhance the fluency and coherence of the natural language text, thus making it difficult to detect the secret …