DESMODROMISCHER VENTILTRIEB

Desmodromischer Ventiltrieb (20) für einen Motor (40), umfassend einen Ventilantrieb (100), der angeordnet ist, um ein Ventil (400) unabhängig vom Kurbelwinkel des Motors (40) zu betätigen, wobei der desmodromische Ventiltrieb (20) umfasst:eine Lastpfadanordnung, die einen Eingang umfasst, der angeordnet ist, um Betätigungskraft vom Ventilantrieb (100) aufzunehmen, einen Ausgang, der angeordnet ist, um dem Ventil (400) die Betätigungskraft bereitzustellen, und eine mechanische Übersetzungseinrichtung, die so angeordnet ist, dass eine erste Verstellung, des Eingangs, eine zweite Verstellung, des Ausgangs, bewirkt, wobei die zweite Verstellung ein Vielfaches der ersten Verstellung ist, wobei das Vielfache im Bereich von 1,3 bis 1,95 liegt.

Aufblasbarer Sitz mit verstaubarem Klapprahmen

Eine Fahrzeugsitzanordnung umfasst ein Untergestell mit einem oberen Rand und einer Aufnahme unter dem Rand, eine Rückenlehne mit oberen und unteren Abschnitten, die an einem Zwischenscharnier zwischen offenen und geschlossenen Stellung bewegt werden kann, und Rahmenelemente, die das Untergestell mit der Rückenlehne in Wirkverbindung bringen und zwischen einer Einsatzstellung, in der sich die Rückenlehne über dem Untergestell befindet, und einer verstauten Stellung, in der sich die Rückenlehne vor und unter dem Rand befindet, bewegt werden können.

FLEXIBLE WÄRMEVERTEILUNGSKAPPE

Wärmeverteilungskappe und Gehäuseanordnungen mit einem Wärmeverteilungskappe. Die Wärmeverteilungskappe weist einen Mittelbereich, der zur Kopplung mit einer elektronischen Komponente ausgebildet ist, einen Umfangsbereich, zur Kopplung mit einem Substrat ausgebildet ist, und einen Verbindungsbereich auf, der zwischen dem Mittelbereich und dem Umfangsbereich angeordnet ist. Der Verbindungsbereich ist ausgebildet, um einen Verspannungsabbau auf den Mittelbereich auszuüben.

Verfahren und Systeme zum Plasmaschneiden von Löchern und Konturen in Werkstücke

Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung enthalten Systeme (100) und Verfahren zur Verwendung eines Plasmalichtbogenbrenners (103) zum Schneiden von Löchern (300) und Konturen (500) in Werkstücke, die variierende Dicken und Materialeigenschaften haben. Die Systeme (100) und Verfahren der vorliegenden Erfindung erlauben das Schneiden von Löchern (300) und Konturen (500) ohne die Notwendigkeit einer sekundären Bearbeitung mittels spezieller Überbrenn-, Herausführungs- und/oder Schneidparameter.

Mobilgerätübergabe unter Einsatz von Multicast in einem Multi-Protocol-Label-Switching-(MPLS)-Netzwerk

System zur drahtlosen Kommunikation, wobei das System umfasst: eine Basisstation, welche einen Sendeempfänger und mehrere Antennen für MIMO-Kommunikationen mit mehreren Eingängen und mehreren Ausgängen sowie eine Logik umfasst, um eine Netzwerkmodifizierungsnachricht an einen Dienstknoten über einen ersten MPLS-Tunnel als Antwort auf ein Empfangen einer Layer-2-Handoff-Anforderungsnachricht von einer gegenwärtig verbundenen Mobilstation zu erzeugen und zu senden; und einen Multi-Protocol-Label-Switching-(MPLS)-Label-Edge-Router (LER), welcher an die Basisstation gekoppelt ist, wobei die Basisstation einen Speicher aufweist, um Pakete vorübergehend zu Puffern, welche für eine Mobilstation bestimmt sind, die keinen aktuellen Funkverbindungszugang zu der Basisstation aufweist, wobei die Netzwerkmodifizierungsnachricht von dem Dienstknoten verwendet wird, um einen Multicast mit Paketen mittels MPLS-Tunnel von dem Dienstknoten an die Basisstation und an eine oder mehrere Zielbasisstationen auszuführen ...

MAISERNTEMASCHINE

Eine Erntemaschine umfasst einen Hauptrahmen, einen ersten Seitenrahmen und einen zweiten Seitenrahmen. Der erste und der zweite Seitenrahmen sind um den Hauptrahmen zwischen einer ausgefahrenen Position und einer eingefahrenen Position drehbar. Ein erster Halmteiler ist in Bezug auf den ersten Seitenrahmen drehbar, um einen Winkel zwischen dem ersten Halmteiler und dem Boden zu ändern. Ein erstes Vorspannelement spannt den ersten Halmteiler in die angehobene Position vor. Ein zweiter Halmteiler ist bezüglich des zweiten Seitenrahmens drehbar, um einen Winkel zwischen dem zweiten Halmteiler und dem Boden zu ändern. Ein zweites Vorspannelement spannt den zweiten Halmteiler in die angehobene Position vor. Während der Bewegung des ersten und zweiten Seitenrahmens in die eingefahrene Position werden der erste und zweite Halmteiler gegen die Vorspannkraft des jeweiligen Vorspannelements in die abgesenkte Position bewegt.

System zur Fluidperfusion von biologischem Material, welches Gewebe umfasst

System zur Fluidperfusion von biologischem Material, das Gewebe umfasst. Gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel kann das System einen Lagerbehälter zum Lagern von biologischem Material, eine Temperaturregelungsvorrichtung zum Kühlen des Inhalts des Lagerbehälters, einen Gasgenerator zum Erzeugen eines Konservierungsgases, einen Fluidleitung, die an dem Gasgenerator gekoppelt ist und in Gewebe einführbar ist, um dem biologischen Material Konservierungsgas zuzuführen, und eine Prozesssteuerung zur Steuerung des Betriebs des Gasgenerators und der Temperaturregelungsvorrichtung umfassen. Der Gasgenerator wiederum kann einen elektrochemischen Sauerstoffkonzentrator und/oder einen Wasserelektrolyseur zum Erzeugen des Konservierungsgases umfassen. Das System kann weiterhin ein Flüssigperfusionssystem einschließen, welches ein Reservoir von flüssigem Perfusat, eine Fluidzuführleitung zum Zuführen des flüssigen Perfusats vom Reservoir zum biologischen Material, und einen Fluidabflussleitung zum Ablassen ...

Schaltung zur Erkennung von strukturellen Fehlern in einem IC-Chip, Anwendungs- und Herstellungsverfahren und Entwurfsstrukturen

Struktur, aufweisend:mindestens zwei Signalleitungen (30', 30"), die eine oder mehrere Metallschichten unter einem Schatten eines Kontakthügels einer integrierten Schaltung durchqueren, wobei die mindestens zwei Signalleitungen mit einer Spannungsquelle mit einer bekannten Spannung von einer oberen Metallschicht der einen oder mehrere Metallschichten gekoppelt sind; undeine mit den mindestens zwei Signalleitungen gekoppelte Schaltung, wobei die Schaltung so aufgebaut ist, dass sie ein Signal mit der bekannten Spannung von den mindestens zwei Signalleitungen empfängt und, falls die bekannte Spannung nicht erfasst wird, feststellt, dass ein struktureller Defekt in der integrierten Schaltung vorliegt,wobei die Schaltung ferner umfasst: ein NAND-Gatter (50); einen Masseanschluss (GND); einen ersten Feldeffekttransistor (40'), der mit einer ersten Signalleitung (30') der mindestens zwei Signalleitungen, der Masse (GND) und einem ersten Eingang des NAND-Gatters (50) verbunden ist; und einen zweiten ...

Verfahren zum Unterdrücken von Bremsgeräuschen, zentraler Server, Fahrzeugsteuerungsmodul und Speichermedium

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Unterdrücken von Bremsgeräuschen bei einem Fahrzeug mittels eines zentralen Servers, Verfahren zum Unterdrücken von Bremsgeräuschen bei einem Fahrzeug zur Ausführung in einem Fahrzeug, sowie einen zugehörigen zentralen Server, ein zugehöriges Fahrzeugsteuerungsmodul und ein zugehöriges Speichermedium. Die Datenverarbeitung wird dabei zwischen dem Fahrzeug und dem zentralen Server aufgeteilt.

Verbesserung der strukturellen Integrität von Solarzellen

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Herstellen von Solarzellen offenbart. Das Verfahren umfasst das Bilden eines Isoliermaterials in einer druckbaren Suspension entlang mindestens einer Seitenkante der Solarzelle, wobei das Isoliermaterial in einer druckbaren Suspension ferner dafür konzipiert ist, einen Schutzfilm zu bilden, der die Rissbildung in der Nähe von mindestens einer Seitenkante der Solarzelle verringert und die strukturelle Integrität gegenüber mechanischen Belastungen verbessert (702). Der Schutzfilm hat ein Elastizitätsmodul von mindestens 3 GPa, einen Bruchdehnungswert von mindestens 13 Prozent und eine Glasübergangstemperatur von mindestens 250 Grad Celsius, wodurch zusätzlicher struktureller Halt entlang der Seitenkanten bereitgestellt, die gesamte strukturelle Integrität erhöht, eine elektrische Isolierung entlang der Kanten erreicht und die Biegefestigkeit der Solarzelle verbessert wird.

Flexible Wärmeverteilungskappe

Struktur, aufweisend:eine Wärmeverteilungskappe mit einem Mittelbereich, der zur Kopplung mit einer elektronischen Komponente, die auf einem Substrat angeordnet ist, ausgebildet ist, einem Umfangsbereich, der zur Kopplung mit dem Substrat ausgebildet ist, und einem Verbindungsbereich, der zwischen dem Mittelbereich und dem Umfangsbereich angeordnet ist, wobei der Verbindungsbereich ausgebildet ist, um auf den Mittelbereich einen Verspannungsabbau auszuüben,wobei der Verbindungsbereich wenigstens eine Öffnung aufweist, die sich durch eine Dicke des Verbindungsbereichs erstreckt, und die wenigstens eine Öffnung den Verspannungsabbau durch Reduzieren einer strukturellen Starrheit des Verbindungsbereichs bereitstellt, und wobei der Mittelbereich einen Mittelpunkt aufweist und die wenigstens eine Öffnung in dem Verbindungsbereich relativ zum Mittelpunkt des Mittelbereichs radial ausgebildet ist.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Ladestationsüberwachung

Ein System enthält einen Prozessor, der konfiguriert ist, eine Angabe zu empfangen, dass sich ein aufladbares Fahrzeug in der Nähe eines bekannten Ladepunkts befindet. Der Prozessor ist außerdem konfiguriert, zu bestimmen, ob der Ladepunkt für die unmittelbare Verwendung verfügbar ist. Der Prozessor ist ferner konfiguriert, einen Fahrer des Fahrzeugs zu benachrichtigen, falls der Ladepunkt für die unmittelbare Verwendung verfügbar ist, und eine Option anzubieten, eine Benachrichtigung zu empfangen, wenn ein Ladepunkt für die Verwendung verfügbar ist, falls der Ladepunkt nicht für die unmittelbare Verwendung verfügbar ist.

Fahrzeugsitz

Ein Fahrzeugsitz umfasst einen Sitzboden und eine Sitzlehne, die funktional mit dem Sitzboden gekoppelt ist. Die Sitzlehne umfasst ein im Wesentlichen steifes Polymersubstrat und eine das Polymersubstrat bedeckende Außenschicht.

Hydrauliksteuerkreis mit Regeneratonsventil

Ein Hydraulikkreis zur Steuerung einer Komponente einer Hydraulikmaschine umfasst ein Stellglied mit einer kopfseitigen Kammer und einer stangenseitigen Kammer, wobei das Stellglied eine ausgefahrene Stellung zur Bewegung der Komponente in eine erste Richtung und eine eingefahrene Stellung zur Bewegung der Komponente in eine zweite Richtung umfasst. Der Hydraulikkreis umfasst ein Regenerationsventil mit einer offenen Stellung zur fluidmäßigen Verbindung der kopfseitigen Kammer mit der stangenseitigen Kammer, ein erstes Steuerventil mit einer ersten offenen Stellung, einer zweiten offenen Stellung zur fluidmäßigen Verbindung des Regenerationsventils mit dem Rücklauftank, und um im Wesentlichen die stangenseitige Kammer fluidmäßig von der Fluidquelle zu trennen, sowie ein zweites Steuerventil mit einer ersten offenen Stellung, einer zweiten offenen Stellung, und einer geschlossenen Stellung, um die stangenseitige Kammer im Wesentlichen fluidmäßig von der Fluidquelle zu trennen.

Vorrichtung zum Drehen und Positionieren von Gegenständen relativ zu einer Röntgenprüfeinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Drehen und Positionieren von Gegenständen relativ zu einer optischen Prüfeinrichtung in einer Prüfkammer, welche Vorrichtung einen Drehteller für die zu prüfenden Gegenstände aufweist, der auf einem Träger um eine vertikale Achse drehbar gelagert ist, welcher Träger an einem Gestell um eine vertikale Schwenkachse aus der Prüfkammer hinaus und in die Prüfkammer hinein verschwenkbar ist. Gemäß der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Drehteller lösbar am Träger gehalten ist und über einen am Träger um eine vertikale Drehachse drehbar gelagerten Zahnkranz mit Innenverzahnung antreibbar ist, und dass der Drehteller entlang seinem Umfang zumindest bereichsweise eine Außenverzahnung aufweist, die in die Innenverzahnung des Zahnkranzes eingreift.

BOND-PADS MIT UMGEBENDEN FÜLLLEITUNGEN

Bond-Pad-Strukturen und Verfahren zur Fertigung von Bond-Pad-Strukturen. Ein Bond-Pad und eine Mehrzahl von Füllungsleitungen werden auf der oberen Oberfläche der dielektrischen Schicht gebildet. Die Füllleitungen sind auf der oberen Oberfläche der dielektrischen Schicht neben dem Bond-Pad angeordnet und können von dem Bond-Pad durch eine Füllausschlusszone getrennt sein. Auf dem Bond-Pad kann wenigstens eine Unterhöckermetallurgie (UBM) -Schicht angeordnet sein und sie kann sich nach außen erstrecken, um die Füllleitungen zu überlappen.

SCHALTLEISTUNGSWANDLER UND VERFAHREN UND GEPACKTE INTEGRIERTE SCHALTUNGEN ZU DEREN STEUERUNG

Schaltleistungswandler und Verfahren und gepackte integrierte Schaltungen zu deren Steuerung. Beispielhafte Verfahren schließen ein: Schalten eines Primärschalters des Wandlers bei einer Schaltfrequenz, wobei der Wandler eine Rückkopplungsschaltung aufweist, die als Tiefpassfilter mit einer Grenzfrequenz wirkt, und wobei jeder Zyklus der Schaltfrequenz einen Entlademodus und einen Lademodus einschließt, der bei einem Spitzenstrom durch eine Primärwicklung eines Transformators endet; Erzeugen eines Jitter-Signals, aufweisend eine Form und eine Jitter-Frequenz, während des Schaltens; und Beenden einer Vielzahl von nachfolgenden Lademodi bei einer Vielzahl von jeweiligen Spitzenstromwerten von Strom durch die Primärwicklung, wobei die Vielzahl von Spitzenstromwerten einen durchschnittlichen Wert definiert, und wobei Spitzenstromwerte, die höher als der durchschnittliche Wert sind, eine Hüllkurve in der Form des Jitter-Signals definieren, und Spitzenstromwerte, die niedriger als der durchschnittliche ...

SYSTEME UND VERFAHREN ZUM DREHEN EINES DACHAIRBAGS BASIEREND AUF EINER SITZDREHUNG

Ein Sitz eines Fahrzeugs ist auf einer ersten drehbaren Platte montiert, die auf einem Boden des Fahrzeugs in einem Fahrgastraum des Fahrzeugs angebracht ist. Ein Airbagmodul: beinhaltet einen Airbag und eine Entfaltungsvorrichtung, die den Airbag entfaltet; und ist auf einer zweiten drehbaren Platte befestigt, die auf einem Dach des Fahrzeugs über dem Sitz angebracht ist. Ein Elektromotor ist zum Drehen der zweiten drehbaren Platte konfiguriert. Ein Rückhaltesteuermodul ist so konfiguriert, dass es, basierend auf einer Drehposition der ersten drehbaren Platte, Spannung an den Elektromotor anlegt und die zweite drehbare Platte dreht.

Diesel-Emissions-Fluid-Tank mit integrierter Fehlbefüllungsschutzeinrichtung

Ein Diesel-Emissions-Fluid-Speichersystem (DEF-Speichersystem) kann einen Behälterkörper mit einem Magneten, der integral um eine Einlassöffnung des Behälterkörpers ausgebildet ist, enthalten. Zum Beispiel kann der Magnet während eines Formprozesses, in dem der Behälterkörper ausgebildet wird, um einen Umfang der Einlassöffnung geformt werden. In einigen Beispielen definiert die Einlassöffnung ein sich in ein Inneres des Behälterkörpers erstreckendes Lumen, wobei der Magnet an einer einer äußeren Stirnseite gegenüberliegenden Stelle entlang dem Lumen positioniert ist. Die Position des Magneten kann dahingehend wirken, einen entsprechenden Magneten an einer DEF-Einfülldüse in Eingriff zu nehmen, wodurch ein Einleiten des DEFs in den Behälterkörper gestattet wird. Durch Integrieren des Magneten in den Behälterkörper können Schutzmerkmale, die ein fehlerhaftes Befüllen des Behälterkörpers verhindern, nicht entfernt oder umgangen werden.

Schaltung zur Erkennung von strukturellen Fehlern in einem IC-Chip, Anwendungs- und Herstellungsverfahren und Entwurfsstrukturen

Hierin werden Erkennungsschaltungen, Anwendungs- und Herstellungsverfahren und Entwurfsstrukturen bereitgestellt. Die Struktur (25) weist mindestens eine Signalleitung (30) auf, die eine oder mehrere Metallschicht(en) (20) einer integrierten Schaltung durchquert. Mit der mindestens einen Signalleitung ist eine Schaltung (35) verbunden, die strukturiert ist, um ein Signal mit einem bekannten Signalwert (VDD) von der mindestens einen Signalleitung oder ein Signal von einem anderen Potential (GND) zu empfangen und abhängig davon, welches Signal empfangen wird, zu bestimmen, ob ein struktureller Fehler in der integrierten Schaltung vorliegt.

Verstellbares Tambour-Ladedeck für ein Fahrzeug

Es sind Verfahren und Vorrichtungen zum Verstellen des Laderaums eines Fahrzeugs vorgesehen. Die Vorrichtung umfasst eine Tragkonstruktion mit einem Schienensystem. Das Schienensystem beinhaltet einen ersten Schienenabschnitt, der eine erste Ladebodenposition definiert, einen zweiten Schienenabschnitt, der eine zweite Ladebodenposition definiert und einen dritten Schienenabschnitt, der eine Ladebodenlagerposition definiert. Ein Tambour-Ladedeck wird durch das Schienensystem gestützt und ist von der ersten oder zweiten Ladebodenposition in die Ladebodenlagerposition und von der Ladebodenlagerposition in die erste oder zweite Ladebodenposition verschiebbar. Auf diese Weise kann der Laderaum beliebig vergrößert oder verkleinert werden. Das Verfahren umfasst das Verschieben des Tambour-Ladedecks von der ersten Ladebodenposition in die Lagerposition und das Verschieben des Tambour-Ladedecks von der Lagerposition in die zweite Ladebodenposition.

Klimasteuerungssystem und Verfahren zum Erwärmen und Kühlen eines Fahrzeugsitzes basierend auf einer Insassen-Druckverteilung und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Sitzklimatisierungssystems

Ein System beinhaltet ein Klimatisierungsmodul und ein Thermalgerätesteuerungsmodul. Das Klimatisierungsmodul, basierend auf mindestens einer Benutzereingabe und einem ersten Eingang eines Temperatursensors, der die Temperatur eines Fahrzeugsitzes misst, erzeugt eines von (i) einem Heizbefehlssignal, das eine Anweisung zum Erwärmen des Sitzes anzeigt, und (ii) einem Kühlbefehlssignal, das eine Anweisung zum Kühlen des Sitzes anzeigt. Das Thermalgerätesteuerungsmodul steuert in Reaktion auf einen der Heizbefehlssignale und dem Kühlbefehlssignal mindestens eines von einem Gebläse und mindestens einen TED, der den Sitz basierend auf einem zweiten Eingang von mindestens einem Sensor, der mindestens einen von einem auf den Sitz ausgeübten Druck, einer auf den Sitz ausgeübten Kraft und einer Dehnung innerhalb des Sitzes.

Steuerventil für einen Kraftstoffinjektor

Steuerventil 30 für einen Kraftstoffinjektor 100, das in einem Injektorkörper 50 angeordnet ist, mit einer im Steuerventil 30 angeordneten Ventilhülse 1, die axial beweglich auf einem Führungsbolzen 2 innerhalb eines Führungsbereichs 15 geführt ist, in dem eine Führungsfläche der Ventilhülse 11 und eine Führungsfläche des Führungsbolzens 12 zusammenwirken. Die Führungsfläche der Ventilhülse 11 weist einen Hinterstich 20 auf.

Nivellierungssystem für Aufzüge

Aufzug-Fahrkorb-Positionserfassungssystem (100), aufweisend:einen Aufzug-Fahrkorb (112) in einem Aufzugschacht eines Gebäudes, wobei der Aufzug-Fahrkorb (112) einen Aufzug-Fahrkorbboden (114) aufweist;eine Aufzug-Landestelle (117) in dem Aufzugschacht;einen Codierer, der in dem Aufzugschacht angebracht ist;eine mechanische Verbindung zwischen dem Aufzug-Fahrkorb (112) und dem Codierer, wobei die mechanische Verbindung den Codierer derart antriebsmäßig bewegt, dass der Codierer ein Positionssignal erzeugt, das die Position des Aufzug-Fahrkorbs (112) in dem Aufzugschacht anzeigt;einen Positionssensor (124, 126, 128; 140, 142, 158) und eine Positionssensor-Betätigungseinrichtung (120, 122; 132, 134, 136, 138, 156), wobei entweder der Positionssensor (124, 126, 128; 140, 142, 158) oder die Positionssensor-Betätigungseinrichtung (120, 122; 132, 134, 136, 138, 156) in feststehender Relation zu der Landestelle (117) angebracht ist undwobei die jeweils andere Einrichtung aus Positionssensor (124 ...

FAHRZEUGSITZBEZUG ZUM FESTHALTEN EINES GEGENSTANDS

Es wird eine Sitzanordnung bereitgestellt, die einen Sitzbezug umfasst, der eine Basisstoffbahn mit einer rückwärtsgewandten Oberfläche und mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Lateralende aufweist, die einander gegenüberliegen. Der Sitzbezug weist eine erste Stoffbahn auf, die an der Basisstoffbahn befestigt ist und die Basisstoffbahn zumindest teilweise überdeckt. Die erste Stoffbahn weist ein erstes freies Ende auf, das eine erste Tasche definiert, die zu dem ersten Lateralende hin offen ist. Der Sitzbezug weist außerdem ein Halteelement auf, das an der Basisstoffbahn befestigt ist und die Basisstoffbahn zumindest teilweise überdeckt. Das Halteelement ist auf der Basisstoffbahn von der ersten Stoffbahn seitlich beabstandet und ist mit einem freien Mittelabschnitt ausgelegt, der selektiv von der Basisstoffbahn weg anhebbar sein kann. Der freie Mittelabschnitt ist mit der ersten Tasche ausgerichtet, um einen Gegenstand zwischen der ersten Stoffbahn und dem Halteelement festzuhalten.

Wellenleiter mit unidirektionaler Beleuchtung

Eine Leuchte umfasst einen optischen Wellenleiter mit einer ersten Oberfläche und einer zweiten Oberfläche gegenüberliegend zu der ersten Oberfläche, und eine Lichtquelle, die zu dem optischen Wellenleiter gehört. Wenigstens ungefähr 80% des Lichts, das von der Lichtquelle erzeugt wird, wird durch den Wellenleiter in eine Beleuchtungsverteilung gerichtet, die von der ersten Oberfläche des optischen Wellenleiters emittiert wird.

JAVA VIRTUAL MACHINE HAVING INTEGRATED TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A computing system is configured to deploy a JAVA application for execution in a distributed manner. The computing system includes a plurality of computing nodes including a domain manager node, the plurality of computing nodes forming a computing domain configured as an administrative grouping of the nodes administered by the domain manager node. The domain manager node is configured to provide, to each of the computing nodes, a main portion of the JAVA application. The main portion defines, for each computing node, a portion of the behavior of the JAVA application to be accomplished by that computing node. Furthermore, each computing node is configured to receive at least one class file having classes appropriate for the portion of the behavior of the JAVA application defined, by the main portion, to be accomplished by that computing node. 1. A computing system configured to deploy an application in a platform independent programming language for execution in a distributed manner , the computing system comprising:a plurality of computing nodes including a domain manager node, the plurality of computing nodes forming a computing domain configured as an administrative grouping of the nodes administered by the domain manager node;a virtual machine integration layer integrating at least one Virtual Machine (VM) with a transaction processing platform that is transparent to the platform independent language; andthe domain manager node coordinating the deployment and distribution of distributed transactional applications to the computing domain, the domain manager being configured to provide, to each of the computing nodes, a first portion of the application where the first portion defines, for each computing node, a portion of the behavior of the application to be accomplished by that computing node and each computing node is configured to receive from the domain manager at least one executable file for the portion of the behavior of the application defined, by the ...

INTEGRATION OF WIRED INFORMATION AND WIRELESS INFORMATION TO LOCATE A WIRELESS DEVICE

One embodiment described herein includes a method of determining the location of a wireless device. The method includes capturing wired information about layer one and layer two used by wired components in a network; capturing wireless information about a wireless device communicatively coupled to the network; integrating at least some of the wired information and the wireless information; and using the integrated wired information and wireless information to locate the wireless device. 1. A method of determining the location of a wireless device , the method comprising:capturing wired information about layer one and layer two used by wired components in a network;capturing wireless information about a wireless device communicatively coupled to the network;integrating at least some of the wired information and the wireless information; andusing the integrated wired information and wireless information to locate the wireless device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing wired information includes one or more of:reading information from a storage device associated with a connector of a wired communication media; andcommunicating a signal over an out-of-band conductor included in a cable in addition to the in-band conductors.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein reading information from a storage device associated with a connector includes:reading information from a chip integrated in the connector, wherein the chip is electrically connected to corresponding conductors on a corresponding jack; andreading information from a chip connected to a radiating component with a device on a corresponding jack.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing wireless information includes capturing information that identifies the wireless device.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein capturing information that identifies the wireless device includes capturing a MAC address of the wireless device.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising:identifying physical layer connections between ...

LATERAL COLLECTION PHOTOVOLTAICS

A nanostructured or microstructured array of elements on a conductor layer together form a device electrode of a photovoltaic or detector structure. The array on the conductor layer has a high surface area to volume ratio configuration defining a void matrix between elements. An active layer or active layer precursors is disposed into the void matrix as a liquid to form a thickness coverage giving an interface on which a counter-electrode is positioned parallel to the conduction layer or as a vapor to form a conformal thickness coverage of the array and conduction layer. The thickness coverage is controlled to enhance collection of at least one of electrons and holes arising from photogeneration, or excitons arising from photogeneration, to the device electrode or a device counter-electrode as well as light absorption in said active layer via reflection and light trapping of said device electrode. 2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said thickness coverage is sufficient above said device electrode to allow collection of electrons and holes arising from photogeneration to one of said device electrode or a device counter-electrode claim 1 , as charge appropriate claim 1 , from any location within said active layer.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the thickness coverage is sufficient above said device electrode to allow collection of photogenerated excitons to one of said device electrode or a device counter-electrode from any location within said active layer.4. The device of wherein the height claim 1 , the width claim 1 , the spacing claim 1 , the active layer thickness coverage claim 1 , and the nano-element and conduction layer composition are sufficient to concurrently enhance:collection of at least one of electrons and holes arising from photogeneration, or excitons arising from photogeneration, to said device electrode or a device counter-electrode, as appropriate; andlight absorption in said active layer via reflection and light trapping of said device ...

WALL-MOUNT BOX WITH ISOLATED INTERIOR REGIONS

Certain types of wall-mount boxes provide a local power receptacle in a first interior region that is physically isolated from a second interior region. The local power receptacle is accessible from an exterior of the box. The local power receptacle is electrically connected to an internal connector interface that is accessible from the second interior region. An electronic device may be installed in the second interior region and electrically connected to the local power receptacle via the internal connector interface. Second receptacles are disposed in the second interior region and coupled to (or are integral with) the electronic device. The second receptacles are accessible from the exterior of the box. 1. A wall box comprising:a body having a front and a rear, the body defining a first interior region and a second interior region that each border the front and the rear of the body, the second interior region is isolated from the first interior region by at least one barrier wall;a power connector interface disposed in the first interior region, the power connector interface having a first port that is accessible through the front of the body, the first port being configured to receive a plug of a power cable to provide local power to the power cable; andan internal connector interface arrangement disposed on the body, the internal connector interface arrangement being unaccessible through the front of the body, the internal connector interface arrangement being coupled to the power connector interface and defining a port accessible from the second interior region of the body, wherein local power from the power connector interface is provided to the port of the internal connector interface.2. The wall box of claim 1 , wherein the internal connector interface also has a second port accessible from the first interior region of the body to couple the internal connector interface to the power connector interface.3. The wall box of claim 2 , wherein the internal ...

INTEGRATION OF WIRED INFORMATION AND WIRELESS INFORMATION TO LOCATE A WIRELESS DEVICE

One embodiment described herein includes a method of determining the location of a wireless device. The method includes capturing wired information about wired components in a network. Capturing wired information includes one or more of: reading information from a storage device associated with a connector of a wired communication media, or communicating a signal over an out-of-band conductor included in a cable in addition to the in-band conductors. The method also includes capturing wireless information about a wireless device communicatively coupled to the network, and integrating at least some of the wired information and the wireless information. The integrated wired information and wireless information is used to locate the wireless device. 1. A method of determining the location of a wireless device , the method comprising:capturing wired information about wired components in a network, wherein capturing wired information includes reading information from a storage device integrated into or on a connector of a wired communication media;capturing wireless information about a wireless device communicatively coupled to the network;integrating at least some of the wired information and the wireless information; andusing the integrated wired information and wireless information to locate the wireless device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein reading information from the storage device includes reading information via first conductors coupled to a reader claim 1 , wherein the first conductors contact second conductors on the connector of the wired communication media claim 1 , wherein the storage device is coupled to the second conductors.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein reading information from the storage device includes receiving a wireless signal from a radiating component coupled to the storage device.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:identifying physical layer connections between devices in the network based on the wired information.5. The method of ...

Hair care compositions

This document provides methods and materials related to hair care. For example, hair care compositions containing one or more quaternized polysiloxanes, one or more zwitterionic surfactants, one or more anionic surfactants, one or more botanical compounds, one or more amino acids, one or more vitamins, or any combination thereof as well as methods for using such hair care compositions are provided.

Circuit, system, and method for reading memory-based digital identification devices in parallel

A system and method for simultaneously reading a plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices, including: a host microcontroller; and a plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices electrically coupled to the host microcontroller in a parallel configuration; wherein the host microcontroller is configured to assert a read prompt to each of the plurality of the plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices during a same clock cycle; wherein each of the plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices is configured to send a response to the host microcontroller in a same clock cycle; and wherein the host microcontroller is configured to capture identification data from each of the plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices in a same clock cycle.

IN-LINE VERIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS

A transaction system can include a computing device with a communication port, a processor device, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage memory. The communication port can communicate data with other computing devices. The non-transitory computer-readable storage memory includes code that is executable by the processor device to perform operations. The operations include receiving parameters of a transfer, verifying the transfer using a multi-factor authentication process, in response to verifying the transfer, using a private key to countersign the transfer and return, via the communications port, a signed transfer package for execution of the transfer, and providing, via the communications port, the parameters of the transfer and countersign data to an immutable ledger. 1. A computing device comprising:a communication port configured for communicating data with other computing devices;a processor device; and receive parameters of a transfer;', 'verify the transfer using a multi-factor authentication process;', 'in response to verifying the transfer, use a private key to countersign the transfer and return, via the communications port, a signed transfer package for execution of the transfer; and', 'provide, via the communications port, the parameters of the transfer and countersign data to an immutable ledger., 'a non-transitory computer-readable storage memory comprising code that is executable by the processor device to2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the transfer is a wire transfer of funds from a first account to a second account.3. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is a notary system positionable in a non-isolated zone accessible to users.4. The computing device of claim 3 , wherein the notary system is communicatively coupled to (i) a transaction initialization system claim 3 , a security system claim 3 , and a plurality of front office systems in the non-isolated zone claim 3 , and to (ii) the immutable ...

Hair care compositions

This document provides methods and materials related to hair care. For example, hair care compositions containing one or more quaternized polysiloxanes, one or more zwitterionic surfactants, one or more anionic surfactants, one or more botanical compounds, one or more amino acids, one or more vitamins, or any combination thereof as well as methods for using such hair care compositions are provided.

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least blades configured to mount to the chassis. Each blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a retracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. Cable slack is managed at the front and/or rear of each chassis to facilitate movement of the blades without pulling or bending the cables beyond a maximum bend limit. Each blade may be locked into one or more positions relative to the chassis. 1. A bladed panel system comprising:a chassis defining an interior accessible through an open front and accessible through an open rear, the chassis having opposite first and second sidewalls extending between the open front and the open rear, the sidewalls including channel members;a blade extending between opposite first and second sides that engage the channel members of the chassis, the blade being slidable within the channel members along a front-to-rear axis that extends between the open front and the open rear of the chassis to insert the blade into and to remove the blade from the interior of the chassis, the blade being insertable into and removable from the interior of the chassis through the open front and through the open rear at a discretion of a user, the blade including a base that carries a plurality of optical adapters, the base of the blade being slidable relative to the chassis along the front-to-rear axis between at least first and second discrete positions, the second discrete position being located forwardly of the first discrete position relative to the chassis, the base of the blade being disposed within the interior of the chassis when in the first position, the optical adapters defining front ports facing the open front of the chassis when the blade is disposed in the first position; anda management arrangement disposed at the open rear of the chassis, the management arrangement including a bottom wall extending rearwardly from the open rear and management sidewalls extending rearwardly ...

Devices and methods for preparing and administering a nutritional formula

Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure may be drawn to a device having one or more chambers. The one or more chambers may contain immobilized lipase and a phytosterol processing excipient. The device may also include an inlet fluidly connected to one of the one or more chambers, wherein the inlet is configured to receive nutritional formula into one of the one or more chambers. The device may further include an outlet through which nutritional formula is configured to flow after passing through the one or more chambers.

WORKFLOW SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A computer-based method and apparatus are provided for sourcing persons, organizations or computers capable of executing the tasks required to produce a product or an outcome, and for scheduling the requisite tasks. The computer-implemented method executes a desired workflow or provides a desired workflow deliverable. The method may include entering into workflow management software a desired workflow or a desired workflow deliverable, the workflow management software then defines two or more requisite tasks, and a task executor for each of the tasks by reference to a database of task executors. A task executor may be a human or a computer. The workflow management software then directs the execution of the two or more requisite tasks by the task executor. 1. A computer-implemented method for executing a desired workflow or providing a desired workflow deliverable , the method comprising:entering into a workflow management software a desired workflow or a desired workflow deliverable,causing or allowing the workflow management software to define two or more requisite tasks, and a task executor for each of the two or more requisite tasks by reference to a database of human and/or computer task executors, andcausing or allowing the workflow management software to direct the execution of the two or more requisite tasks by the relevant task executors.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the workflow management software directs the execution of the two or more tasks in series.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the workflow management software causes or allows a task deliverable produced by a first task executor to be accessible by a second human task executor.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the workflow management software directs the execution of two of the two of more tasks in parallel.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the workflow management software causes or allows a task ...

MICROCLOSURES AND RELATED METHODS FOR SKIN TREATMENT

The present invention relates to microclosures and methods for treating microwounds in the skin (e.g., after incising or excising tissue portions from a subject). Exemplary microclosures include a material having at least one dimension of from about 10 um to about 1 mm after application to a microwound. The microclosure maintains a first compressive force when applied to the microwound. 1. A microclosure comprising a material having at least one dimension of from about 10 μm to about 1 mm after application to a microwound and having no dimension larger than 5 mm , wherein said microclosure maintains a first compressive force when applied to said microwound.2. The microclosure of claim 1 , wherein said microclosure comprises a microstaple claim 1 , a microdressing claim 1 , or a suture.3. The microclosure of claim 2 , wherein said microstaple has a circular geometry.4. The microclosure of claim 3 , wherein said microstaple further comprises one or more tips and/or one or more sharp edges.5. The microclosure of or claim 3 , wherein said microstaple is pre-constrained prior to application to said microwound.6. The microclosure of claim 2 , wherein said microdressing comprises (i) an adhesive layer and (ii) a regulatable layer that comprises one or more materials claim 2 , wherein exposure of said regulatable layer to one or more external stimuli results in a change in a physical characteristic in said one or more materials in at least a portion of said microdressing.7. The microclosure of claim 6 , wherein said change in a physical characteristic comprises an increase in tension of said microdressing claim 6 , a decrease in tension of said microdressing claim 6 , an increase in compressive force exerted by said microdressing claim 6 , a decrease in compressive force exerted by said microdressing claim 6 , compression in one or more directions of said microdressing claim 6 , and/or expansion in one or more directions of said microdressing.8. The microclosure of claim 2 ...

INTEGRATION OF WIRED INFORMATION AND WIRELESS INFORMATION TO LOCATE A WIRELESS DEVICE

One embodiment described herein includes a method of determining the location of a wireless device. The method includes capturing wired information about wired components in a network. Capturing wired information includes one or more of: reading information from a storage device associated with a connector of a wired communication media, or communicating a signal over an out-of-band conductor included in a cable in addition to the in-band conductors. The method also includes capturing wireless information about a wireless device communicatively coupled to the network, and integrating at least some of the wired information and the wireless information. The integrated wired information and wireless information is used to locate the wireless device. 1. A method of determining the location of a wireless device , the method comprising: reading information from a storage device associated with a connector of a wired communication media; or', 'communicating a signal over an out-of-band conductor included in a cable in addition to the in-band conductors;, 'capturing wired information about wired components in a network, wherein capturing wired information includes one or more ofcapturing wireless information about a wireless device communicatively coupled to the network;integrating at least some of the wired information and the wireless information; andusing the integrated wired information and wireless information to locate the wireless device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein reading information from the storage device includes reading information via first conductors coupled to a reader claim 1 , wherein the first conductors contact second conductors on the connector of the wired communication media claim 1 , wherein the storage device is coupled to the second conductors.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein reading information from the storage device includes receiving a wireless signal from a radiating component coupled to the storage device.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LOAD BALANCING USING FORECASTING AND OVERBOOKING TECHNIQUES

Methods and systems for establishing user sessions between a client and a server or server farm can be carried out by a load balancing agent executing on a computer in communication with the client, server or server farm. The load balancing agent can intercept a connection request generated by an application executing on a client and responsively select a server on which to establish a user session. Selecting the server can be based on overbooking a particular server and choosing a server with a predetermined amount of forecasted load. Forecasted load can be determined by summing the current load on a server with a current load calculated by multiplying: the average load on the user sessions hosted by the server; by the number of cached user sessions stored on the server; and by the probability that a cached user session reconnects. 1. A method comprising(a) receiving, by an agent, a request to establish a session with an application available via a plurality of servers;(b) determining, by the agent, a load for each server of the plurality of servers using a number of cached sessions on each server and a load of a plurality of sessions on each server;(c) selecting, by the agent, a server from the plurality of servers using a comparison of the load of each server; and(d) facilitating, by the agent, establishing the session with the application on the selected server.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising executing the agent on a server of the plurality of servers.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein (a) further comprises receiving claim 1 , by the agent claim 1 , the request generated by a client.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein (b) further comprising determining the load of the plurality of sessions on each server by computing an average of loads of the plurality of sessions on each server.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein (b) further comprising determining the load using a probability that a cached session will reconnect.6. The method of claim 5 , further ...

METHOD OF MAKING A BICYCLIC GUANIDINE-CURED ACRYLIC COATING

Disclosed are electrodepositable coating compositions that include a cationic amine salt group-containing (meth)acrylic polymer in which the (meth)acrylic polymer is prepared by polymerizing a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising at least 10% by weight of a (meth)acrylic monomer containing hydroxy ester groups, the % by weight being based on total weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and an acid salt of a guanidine or a guanidine reaction product. Associated methods of preparing an amine salt group containing composition and for coating a substrate are also disclosed. Substrates coated with the electrodepositable coating composition are also disclosed. 1. An electrodepositable coating composition comprising:(a) a cationic amine salt group-containing (meth)acrylic polymer in which the (meth)acrylic polymer is prepared by polymerizing a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising at least 10% by weight of a (meth)acrylic monomer containing hydroxy ester groups, the % by weight being based on total weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and(b) an acid salt of a guanidine or a guanidine reaction product.2. The electrodepositable coating composition of wherein the hydroxyl ester groups comprise β-hydroxy ester groups.3. The electrodepositable coating composition of in which the mixture of (meth)acrylic monomer mixture comprises at least 2% of a 1 claim 1 ,2-epoxy group-containing monomer.4. The electrodepositable coating composition of in which the (meth)acrylic polymer is further reacted with an amine to ring open the 1 claim 3 ,2-epoxy group followed by at least partial neutralization with acid.5. The electrodepositable coating composition of in which the 1 claim 3 ,2-epoxy group-containing monomer is glycidy (meth)acrylate.6. The electrodepositable composition of in which (b) is a guanidine reaction product of a guanidine and a polyepoxide.7. The electrodepositable coating composition of in which the polyepoxide is a ...

WAVEGUIDE-BASED LIGHT SOURCES WITH DYNAMIC BEAM SHAPING

Luminaires are described herein employing waveguides and associated architectures for dynamic alteration of illuminance distribution patterns. The waveguide includes a light extraction component. The waveguide transmits light from a light source to the light extraction component by total internal reflection (TIR). The light extraction component includes one or more reversibly moveable surfaces for altering illuminance distribution patterns of the luminaire in response to one or more forces applied to the light extraction component by a force application assembly of the luminaire. 1. A luminaire comprising:a light source;a waveguide including a waveguide body and a light extraction component on one or more surfaces of the waveguide body, the waveguide body transmitting light from the light source to the light extraction component by total internal reflection (TIR), wherein the light extraction component includes one or more reversibly moveable surfaces for altering illuminance distribution patterns of the luminaire in response to one or more forces applied to the light extraction component by a force application assembly of the luminaire.2. The luminaire of wherein the force application assembly applies the one or more forces using at least one of a mechanical claim 1 , an electrical and a magnetic force application assembly.3. The luminaire of wherein the one or more reversibly moveable surfaces comprises a plurality of moveable surfaces and further comprising a flexible membrane provided on the one or more surfaces of the waveguide claim 1 , wherein the flexible membrane comprises an array of the plurality of reversibly moveable surfaces.4. The luminaire of wherein the force application assembly comprises one or more channels for applying a positive fluid pressure or a negative fluid pressure to the one or more reversibly moveable surfaces.5. The luminaire of wherein the force application assembly comprises one or more cavities in fluid communication with the one ...

AGGREGATE COMPONENT FOR PARALLEL BROWSER-INITIATED ACTIONS

Database systems and methods are provided for visual design and customization of processes for web applications. A method involves identifying a plurality of configured actions added to an aggregate action component region on a graphical user interface (GUI) display, automatically generating configured code for each of the configured actions in accordance with a respective user configuration of the respective configured action, identifying a user configuration associated with the aggregate action component, automatically generating aggregate action component code configurable to cause a browser application to initiate the configured code for each of the configured actions in parallel in accordance with the user configuration, and automatically generating process flow code including a reference to the aggregate action component code in accordance with a sequence defined for a web page. 1. A method comprising:identifying a plurality of configured actions added to a region on a graphical user interface (GUI) display at a client device corresponding to an aggregate action component;automatically generating configured code for each configured action of the plurality of configured actions in accordance with a respective configuration of the respective configured action of the plurality of configured actions;identifying a configuration associated with the aggregate action component;automatically generating aggregate action component code for a browser application initiating the configured code for each configured action of the plurality of configured actions in parallel in accordance with the configuration associated with the aggregate action component; andautomatically generating process flow code including a first reference to the aggregate action component code in accordance with a sequence defined for a web page.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating an aggregate action web component object in a database to maintain an association between the aggregate ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SKIN TREATMENT USING NON-THERMAL TISSUE ABLATION

Disclosed herein are methods, apparatuses, and devices for treating skin, such as skin tightening or for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions that would benefit from tissue area or volume reduction, skin restoration, skin tightening, skin lifting, or skin repositioning. Such methods and devices include an ablative apparatus, a removal apparatus, and/or a positioning apparatus. 1. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) positioning said skin using a compressive or a stretching force applied across said skin;(b) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions; and(c) removing said plurality of ablated tissue portions, thereby treating said skin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ablated tissue portions have a width to depth ratio of between about 1:0.3 to about 1:75.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein said compressive force applied across said skin compresses said skin in a direction orthogonal to Langer lines.4. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ablated tissue portions is removed using needles with 21G.5. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ablated tissue portions being removed is about 10% of said skin within a treatment area.6. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions having a width to depth ratio of between about 1:0.3 to about 1:1 or of between about 1:25 to about 1:75; and(b) removing said plurality of ablated tissue portions, thereby treating said skin.7. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions having a change in width as a function of depth, wherein said change in width is of between about 100 μm to about 500 μm as a function of depth; and(b) removing said plurality of ablated tissue portions, thereby treating said skin.8. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions comprising a serrated cross-sectional dimension; and(b) removing said ...

Robots With Perception-Based Fiber-Optic Tactile Sensing and Methods for Providing the Same

Systems and methods for perception-based tactile sensing in a robot are provided. The robot may include an external portion and an illuminator that outputs illumination. The robot may further include a receiving sensor that receives illumination. The robot may also include a pair of conduits, located at an external portion, that include an injecting conduit that traverses one or more housings of the robot. The injecting conduit may be configured to receive the illumination from the illuminator and output the illumination to illuminate an object external to the robot. The pair of conduits may also include a receiving conduit, traversing one or more housings of the robot, configured to receive the illumination from the object external to the robot and output the illumination to the receiving sensor.

INTER-NETWORKING DEVICES FOR USE WITH PHYSICAL LAYER INFORMATION

One exemplary embodiment is directed to an inter-networking device that performs at least one inter-networking function using physical layer information about the network of which the device is a part. Another exemplary embodiment is directed to capturing physical layer information about physical communication media that is attached to an inter-networking device. Another exemplary embodiment is directed to a technique for generating a spanning tree and/or forwarding database information for a plurality of switches in a network at a central location. The spanning tree and/or forwarding database information is generated at the central location using information including physical layer information about devices and physical communication media in the network. Another exemplary embodiment is directed to an ETHERNET physical layer device having integrated support for capturing physical layer information about the physical communication media connected to the ETHERNET physical layer device. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of switches coupled to one another via a plurality of network segments that make up a network;a central bridge function configured to receive physical layer information related to the network, the physical layer information including information associating media access control (MAC) addresses of devices on the network with ports of the switches;wherein the central bridge function is configured to determine a spanning tree for the network; andwherein the central bridge function is configured to communicate information about the spanning tree to the plurality of switches;wherein the switches are configured to use the information about the spanning tree determined by the central bridge function to configure the switch to carry out a bridging function performed by the plurality of switches.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the central bridge function is implemented in a network management system for the network.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MANIPULATING SUBDERMAL FAT

The present invention features methods of manipulating subdermal fat in a treatment area. Such methods include inserting a needle (e.g., a micro-coring needle) through the dermis to the subdermal fat layer in order to excise a portion of tissue from the treatment area. These insertions result in a portion of the dermis and a portion of subdermal fat to enter into the needle. Removal of the needle results in excision of the portion of dermis and subdermal fat that entered into the needle. 1. A method of manipulating subdermal fat in a treatment area , said method comprising:a. inserting a first needle into the dermis of said treatment area followed byb. removing said needle from said treatment area, wherein:said needle comprises a hollow tip and an elongated hollow shaft, said hollow tip is inserted to a depth that results in contact between said hollow tip and said subdermal fat, and said removal of said needle results in the excision of dermis and/or subdermal fat from said treatment area.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said needle is vibrated or rotated after insertion and prior to removal from said treatment area.3. The method of or claim 1 , further comprising the application of a suction force to said needle while said tip is in contact with said subdermal fat claim 1 , wherein said suction force results in subdermal fat being drawn into said needle.4. The method of any of - claim 1 , wherein a suction force is applied to said treatment area after the removal of said needle claim 1 , wherein said suction force results in subdermal fat being extruded from said treatment area.5. The method of any of - claim 1 , further comprising mobilizing said subdermal fat in said treatment area prior to said insertion of a needle.6. The method of any of - further comprising mobilizing said subdermal fat in said treatment area after said removal of said needle from said treatment area.7. The method of any of - claim 1 , further comprising mobilizing said subdermal fat in ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis including a backplane; and at least a first blade configured to mount to the chassis. The first blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a refracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. The first blade includes a coupler arrangement for connecting together media segments. The first blade remains electrically connected to the backplane of the chassis when moving between the retracted and extended positions. 1. (canceled)2. A blade comprising:a base having a front, a rear, a first side, and a second side;a first circuit board carried by the base, the first circuit board being stationary relative to the base;a second circuit board carried by the base, the second circuit board being movable relative to the base along a guided path, the second circuit board defining a rearwardly-facing connector;a connection arrangement carried by the base, the connection arrangement including an electrical cable extending between a first end and a second end, the first end of the electrical cable being electrically connected to the first circuit board, the second end of the electrical cable being electrically connected to the second circuit board, the electrical cable being sufficiently flexible to accommodate movement of the second circuit board relative to the first circuit board.3. The blade of claim 2 , wherein the second circuit board is parallel to the first circuit board.4. The blade of claim 2 , wherein the second circuit board is coplanar with the first circuit board.5. The blade of claim 2 , wherein the second circuit board is slidable relative to the first circuit board.6. The blade of claim 5 , wherein the connection arrangement includes a rail along which the second circuit board slides.7. The blade of claim 6 , wherein the connection arrangement includes a first mounting member coupled to the first circuit board and a second mounting member coupled to the second circuit board claim 6 , the first mounting ...

MODIFYING APPLICATION FUNCTION BASED ON LOGIN ATTEMPT CONFIDENCE SCORE

Account permissions and data accessibility can be modified based on level of confidence for a login attempt to the account. User activity observations corresponding to one or more login attempts to access a user account can be stored. A confidence score associated with a successful login attempt of the user account can be determined. The confidence score is based on the user activity observations. A level of access to an application with functions and data for the user account can be determined. The level of access is based on the confidence score. The level of access is associated with the functions and the data that are executable and accessible subsequent to the successful login attempt. 1. A system comprising:a processor; and receive a set of user activity observations associated with an authorized user of a user account;', 'generate a restriction rule for the user account based on the set of user activity observations;', 'validate a current login attempt as successful by comparing credentials received in relation to the current login attempt with stored account credentials; and', determine a confidence score associated with the current login attempt based on the set of user activity observations, the confidence score being determined from among a plurality of confidence scores associated with a plurality of access levels capable of being applied to the user account, each access level of the plurality of access levels conferring a respective level of access to the user account that is different than the other access levels of the plurality of access levels; and', 'prior to granting access to the user account, determine a level of access from among the plurality of access levels to grant to the user account based on the confidence score and the restriction rule., 'subsequent to validating the current login attempt as successful], 'a non-transitory computer-readable memory comprising instructions that are executable by the processor for causing the processor to2. ...

Electrodepositable Coating Compositions Containing 1,1-Di-Activated Vinyl Compounds

Electrodepositable coating compositions containing 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds are described. The coating compositions produce cured coating layers that exhibit resistance to cratering. The coating compositions can be used in electrodepositable coating composition formulations. 1. An elecrodepositable coating composition comprising:(A) a polymer comprising (1) a reactive functional group and/or (2) a salt group or a salt-forming group; and (b1) a 1,1-di-activated vinyl compound, or a multifunctional form thereof, or a combination thereof;', '(b2) a polymerization reaction product of a 1,1-di-activated vinyl compound, or a multifunctional form thereof, or a combination thereof; and/or', '(b3) an addition reaction product of (1) the polymer component (A) and (2) a 1,1-di-activated vinyl compound, or a multifunctional form thereof, or a combination thereof., '(B) at least one component comprising2. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the coating composition is water dispersible.3. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer component (A) comprises (1) an active hydrogen functional group and (2) a cationic salt group or an anionic salt group.4. The coating composition of claim 1 , comprising 0.1-30 percent by weight of component (b1) and/or (b2) claim 1 , based on total weight of resin solids in the coating composition.5. The coating composition of claim 1 , comprising 1-15 percent by weight of component (b1) and/or (b2) claim 1 , based on total weight of resin solids in the coating composition.6. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the 1 claim 1 ,1-di-activated vinyl compound comprises a methylene dicarbonyl compound claim 1 , a dihalo vinyl compound claim 1 , a dihaloalkyl disubstituted vinyl compound claim 1 , or a cyanoacrylate compound claim 1 , or a multifunctional form of any thereof claim 1 , or a combination of any thereof.7. The coating composition of claim 6 , wherein the 1 claim 6 ,1-di-activated vinyl compound comprises:a ...

MODIFYING APPLICATION FUNCTION BASED ON LOGIN ATTEMPT CONFIDENCE SCORE

Account permissions and data accessibility can be modified based on level of confidence for a login attempt to the account. User activity observations corresponding to one or more login attempts to access a user account can be stored. A confidence score associated with a successful login attempt of the user account can be determined. The confidence score is based on the user activity observations. A level of access to an application with functions and data for the user account can be determined. The level of access is based on the confidence score. The level of access is associated with the functions and the data that are executable and accessible subsequent to the successful login attempt. 1. A system comprising:a processor; and receive a first set of user activity observations associated with an authorized user of a user account;', 'generate, based on the first set of user activity observations, a user profile for the authorized user associated with the user account;', 'validate a current login attempt as successful by comparing credentials received in relation to the current login attempt with stored account credentials; and', determine a confidence score by comparing the user profile to a second set of user activity observations associated with the current login attempt, the confidence score being determined from among a plurality of confidence scores associated with a plurality of access levels capable of being applied to the user account, each access level of the plurality of access levels conferring a respective level of access to the user account that is different than the other access levels of the plurality of access levels; and', 'prior to granting access to the user account, determine a level of access from among the plurality of access levels to grant to the user account based on the confidence score., 'subsequent to validating the current login attempt as successful], 'a non-transitory computer-readable memory comprising instructions that are ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis including a backplane; and at least a first blade configured to mount to the chassis. The first blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a refracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. The first blade includes a coupler arrangement for connecting together media segments. Each blade includes a blade processor and a plurality of smart couplers. A chassis processor is electrically coupled to a processor port of the chassis backplane. 120-. (canceled)21. A chassis for a bladed panel system , the chassis comprising:a chassis housing defining an interior accessible through an open front;a plurality of guides positioned along interior sides of the chassis housing, the guides extending between a front and rear of the chassis, the guides being configured to facilitate sliding of blades through the open front of the chassis;a backplane positioned at an open rear of the chassis, the backplane including a plurality of blade ports facing the interior of the chassis and a processor port facing an exterior of the chassis;a chassis processor electrically coupled to the processor port of the chassis backplane, the chassis processor being coupled to a data network; anda rear cover configured to releasably couple to the chassis housing to at least partially enclose the open rear of the chassis housing, the rear cover defining at least one routing opening through which media segments are routed to the blades from the rear of the chassis.22. The chassis of claim 21 , wherein the chassis housing has an open rear at which the backplane is positioned.23. The chassis of claim 21 , further comprising a plurality of rear management structures positioned at the rear of the chassis housing.24. The chassis of claim 23 , wherein the rear management structures include a plurality of cable clamps.25. The chassis of claim 23 , wherein the rear management structures include a plurality of fanout arrangements.26. The chassis of claim ...

Method and Apparatus For Printing Cans

A dry offset rotary metal beverage container decorator has a plurality of ink applicators, a plurality of printing plates, and a plurality of transfer blankets. Each printing plate has print surface engaging a corresponding ink applicator of the plurality of ink applicators and receives a quantity of fluid therefrom. Each transfer blanket has an ink receiving surface. Each ink receiving surface sequentially engages each print surface of the plurality of printing plates. The ink receiving surface has a plurality of blanket relief features of a photosensitive emulsion surface. 1. A dry offset rotary metal beverage container decorator comprising:a plurality of ink applicators;a plurality of printing plates wherein each printing plate has print surface engaging a corresponding ink applicator of the plurality of ink applicators receiving a quantity of fluid therefrom; anda plurality of transfer blankets wherein each transfer blanket has an ink receiving surface and wherein each ink receiving surface sequentially engages each print surface of the plurality of printing plates and wherein the ink receiving surface comprises a plurality of blanket relief features comprising a photosensitive emulsion surface.2. The dry offset rotary metal beverage container decorator of wherein the plurality of transfer blankets are rotationally mounted such that each transfer blanket sequentially engages each of the plurality of printing plates to receive a quantify of fluid therefrom.3. The dry offset rotary metal beverage container decorator of wherein the plurality of blanket relief features comprises high relief features and low relief features.4. The dry offset rotary metal beverage container decorator of wherein the high relief features comprise the photosensitive emulsion surface.5. The dry offset rotary metal beverage container decorator of wherein the low relief features are substantially free from the photosensitive emulsion.6. The dry offset rotary metal beverage container ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least a first blade configured to moveably mount to the chassis. Each blade includes a base, a frame, and front couplers. The base of each blade defines at least one opening at a location spaced rearwardly from the front couplers. The front couplers may be smart or passive. 1. (canceled)2. A blade comprising:a base extending between first and second sides and between a front and a rear, the base carrying a plurality of couplers at the front, the couplers having first ports facing frontward and second ports facing rearward;a cable tie region extending rearwardly from the rear of the base, the cable tie region including a tie structure at which a cable tie can be mounted;a first latch arm disposed at the first side of the base, the first latch arm having a distal end that is flexible towards and away from the base, the distal end defining a first latching member; anda second latch arm disposed at the first side of the base, the second latch arm having a distal end that is flexible towards and away from the base, the distal end defining a second latching member, the second latch arm being spaced rearwardly along the first side of the base from the first latch arm.3. The blade of claim 2 , wherein the couplers are mounted to a circuit board disposed at the front of the base.4. The blade of claim 3 , wherein the couplers are arranged in a first group and a second group claim 3 , the second group being spaced along the circuit board from the first group.5. The blade of claim 2 , wherein each coupler is configured to receive an MPO-type optical connector.6. The blade of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the couplers is configured to receive an LC-type optical connector.7. The blade of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the couplers is configured to receive an SC-type optical connector.8. The blade of claim 2 , wherein each coupler defines a plurality of the first ports.9. The blade of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SKIN TREATMENT USING NON-THERMAL TISSUE ABLATION

Disclosed herein are methods, apparatuses, and devices for treating skin, such as skin tightening or for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions that would benefit from tissue area or volume reduction, skin restoration, skin tightening, skin lifting, or skin repositioning. Such methods and devices include an ablative apparatus, a removal apparatus, and/or a positioning apparatus. 1. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) positioning said skin using a compressive or a stretching force applied across said skin;(b) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions; and(c) removing said plurality of ablated tissue portions, thereby treating said skin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ablated tissue portions have a width to depth ratio of between about 1:0.3 to about 1:75.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein said compressive force applied across said skin compresses said skin in a direction orthogonal to Langer lines.4. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ablated tissue portions is removed using needles with 21G.5. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ablated tissue portions being removed is about 10% of said skin within a treatment area.6. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions having a width to depth ratio of between about 1:0.3 to about 1:1 or of between about 1:25 to about 1:75; and(b) removing said plurality of ablated tissue portions, thereby treating said skin.7. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions having a change in width as a function of depth, wherein said change in width is of between about 100 μm to about 500 μm as a function of depth; and(b) removing said plurality of ablated tissue portions, thereby treating said skin.8. A method of treating skin comprising:(a) forming a plurality of ablated tissue portions comprising a serrated cross-sectional dimension; and(b) removing said ...

PORTABLE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM

In some embodiments, portable speakers can be small and lightweight and can communicate with one or more audio device over wired or wireless connections. In some embodiments, portable speakers achieve reduced complexity as compared to typical high fidelity systems (e.g., by including a reduced number of speaker drivers and amplifiers), while still maintaining high fidelity stereo audio playback, thereby achieving both portability and high quality audio capability. For instance, certain implementations of the speaker include two primary speakers disposed on opposing faces of the speaker enclosure (e.g., full or mid-range drivers) and two tweeters, also disposed on opposing faces. Primary speakers can be disposed on respective ends of the housing and each can output a different stereo channel. Each tweeter can be positioned on different face of the housing. The speaker system according to some embodiments generates a mono high frequency signal to drive the tweeters. 1. A portable speaker system comprising:a housing comprising first and second opposing end faces, a bottom surface, a top surface, and first and second side faces,the first and second end faces defining a width of the housing, the bottom surface, the top surface, the first face, and the second face each extending along a length of the housing between the first and second end faces, defining an interior acoustic cavity of the housing, the length of the housing being significantly greater than the width of the housing;first and second tweeters supported by the housing, the first tweeter being the only tweeter arranged on the first side face and the second tweeter being the only tweeter arranged on the second side face,the first tweeter having a pointing direction substantially perpendicular to the first side face, the second tweeter having a pointing direction substantially perpendicular to the second side face;first and second primary speakers supported by the housing, the first primary speaker arranged on ...

AUDIO ARCHITECTURE FOR A PORTABLE SPEAKER SYSTEM

In some embodiments, portable speakers can be small and lightweight and can communicate with one or more audio device over wired or wireless connections. In some embodiments, portable speakers achieve reduced complexity as compared to typical high fidelity systems (e.g., by including a reduced number of speaker drivers and amplifiers), while still maintaining high fidelity stereo audio playback, thereby achieving both portability and high quality audio capability. For instance, certain implementations of the speaker include two primary speakers disposed on opposing faces of the speaker enclosure (e.g., full or mid-range drivers) and two tweeters, also disposed on opposing faces. Primary speakers can be disposed on respective ends of the housing and each can output a different stereo channel. Each tweeter can be positioned on different face of the housing. The speaker system according to some embodiments generates a mono high frequency signal to drive the tweeters. 1. A portable speaker system comprising:a housing comprising first and second opposing ends, a bottom side, and first and second opposing sides, the first and second ends defining a width of the housing, the bottom, first, and second sides each extending along a length of the housing between the first end and the second end to define a speaker enclosure, the length greater than the width;first and second tweeters supported by the housing, the first tweeter arranged on the first side and the second tweeter arranged on the second side, opposing the first tweeter;first and second primary speakers supported by the housing, the first primary speaker arranged on the first end and the second primary speaker arranged on the second end, opposing the first primary speaker;an input interface configured to receive a stereo audio signal from an audio source, the stereo audio signal comprising left and right channels; and [ process the stereo audio signal to obtain a high frequency stereo component and a lower frequency ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis including a backplane; and at least a first blade configured to mount to the chassis. The first blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a refracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. The first blade includes a coupler arrangement for connecting together media segments. The first blade remains electrically connected to the backplane of the chassis when moving between the retracted and extended positions. 172-. (canceled)73. A blade comprising:a base defining a flat major surface extending from a front to a rear and from a first side to a second side, the front of the base being configured to receive a plurality of optical adapters;a first circuit board extending across the front of the base such that the first circuit board is disposed beneath the plurality of optical adapters when the plurality of optical adapters is received at the front of the base;a second circuit board being coupled to the base at the rear such that the second circuit board is slidable relative to the base in a forward-rearward direction, the second circuit board defining a circuit board connector facing rearwardly;a flexible cable extending between and electrically connecting the first and second circuit boards; anda plurality of latch arms, the latch arms being disposed at the first and second sides of the base, each latch arm defining a stop member that extends outwardly from a respective one of the first and second sides.74. The blade of claim 73 , wherein the base defines a handle extending forwardly of the front of the base.75. The blade of claim 73 , further comprising a management member that manages folding of the flexible cable as the second circuit board slides relative to the base.76. The blade of claim 73 , wherein the second circuit board is attached to rails that slide within mounting members coupled to the base.77. The blade of claim 73 , further comprising the plurality of optical adapters mounted at the front ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least a first blade configured to moveably mount to the chassis. Each blade includes a base, a frame, and front couplers. The base of each blade defines at least one opening at a location spaced rearwardly from the front couplers. The front couplers may be smart or passive. 1. A bladed chassis system comprising:a chassis including a base, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall that cooperate to define an interior, the first sidewall defining an aperture therethrough; and a base at which a plurality of couplers are disposed, the couplers having first ports facing in a first direction and second ports facing in an opposite direction;', 'a first latch arm disposed at a first side of the base, the first latch arm having a distal end that is flexible towards and away from the base, the distal end defining a first latching member; and', 'a second latch arm disposed at the first side of the base, the second latch arm having a distal end that is flexible towards and away from the base, the distal end defining a second latching member;', 'the first and second latch arms being spaced along the first side of the base so that the first latching members is accessible through the aperture from an exterior of the chassis when the blade is disposed in a first position along the slide axis and the second latching member is accessible through the aperture from the exterior of the chassis when the blade is disposed in a second position along the slide axis., 'a blade configured to be disposed within the interior of the chassis, the blade being configured to move relative to the chassis along a slide axis, the blade including2. The blade of claim 1 , wherein the couplers are separated into a first group located towards the first side of the base and a second group location towards a second side of the base.3. The blade of claim 2 , wherein each group of couplers is separated into first and second subgroups claim 2 , the second subgroup ...

DISPLAY OF OVERLAYS AND EVENTS IN AUGMENTED REALITY USING GRAPH TRAVERSAL

Examples of techniques to display overlays and events in augmented reality using graph traversal techniques are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, an event is associated with each of a plurality of augmented reality overlays. The plurality of augmented reality overlays and associated events is then displayed, using graph traversal techniques, as a graphical representation. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to:associate an event with each of a plurality of augmented reality overlays, the event being used to interact with the overlays; anddisplay, using graph traversal techniques, the plurality of augmented reality overlays and associated events as a graphical representation.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim further storing instructions that , when executed by the processor , cause the processor to:alter at least one of the plurality of augmented reality overlays based at least in part on the graphical representation.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the graphical representation includes a plurality of nodes connected by edges.4. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , further storing instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , cause the processor to:generate augmented reality overlays.5. A computing system comprising:an overlay generation module to generate augmented reality overlays;an event association module to associate an event with the generated overlays; andan overlay display module to display, using graphic traversal techniques, a graphical representation of a selected overlay, any events associated with the selected overlay, and any overlays related to the events associated with the selected overlay.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the overlay display module further enables a user of the ...

TARGETING CAMPAIGN IN AUGMENTED REALITY

Examples of techniques for targeting campaigns in augmented reality are disclosed, In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure a plurality of augmented reality overlays to be is based on a received trigger image are generated A plurality of targeting groups are then defined. For example, a targeting group may be associated with a targeting campaign aimed at a classification of user, which may be a subset of the plurality of augmented reality overlays. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to:generate a plurality of augmented reality overlays to be displayed based on a received trigger image, the overlays including content; anddefine a plurality of targeting groups, each targeting group being associated with a targeting campaign aimed at a classification of user comprising a subset of the plurality of augmented reality overlays.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , further storing instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , cause the processor to:cause one of the campaigns to be displayed on a user computing device based on a received user property of the user computing device indicative of the targeting group of the one of the campaigns.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 2 , wherein the received user property of the user computing device is a geographic region.4. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 2 , wherein the received user property of the user computing device is user demographic information.5. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , further storing instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , cause the processor to:preview one of the campaigns when one of the targeting groups is selected.6. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , further storing ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least blades configured to mount to the chassis. Each blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a retracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. Cable slack is managed at the front and/or rear of each chassis to facilitate movement of the blades without pulling or bending the cables beyond a maximum bend limit. Each blade may be locked into one or more positions relative to the chassis. 1124-. (canceled)125. A fiber optic blade for use in a bladed chassis panel , the fiber optic blade comprising:a blade body including a flat panel extending between a front and a rear and between a first side and a second side;a front circuit board disposed at the front of the blade body;a rear circuit board disposed at the rear of the blade body, the rear circuit board being spaced from and electrically connected to the front circuit board;a pair of inner flanges extending rearwardly of the blade body from opposite sides of the rear circuit board;a pair of outer flanges extending rearwardly of the blade body at the first and second sides of the blade body;a plurality of front ports disposed at the front of the blade body;a plurality of media reading interfaces disposed at the front ports;a processor electrically coupled to the media reading interfaces and to the front circuit board;a first pair of latching stop members disposed at the first side of the blade body, each of the latching stop members of the first pair being biased outwardly from the first side of the blade body, and each of the latching stop members of the first pair being configured to separately displace inwardly towards the blade body; anda second pair of latching stop members disposed at the second side of the blade body, each of the latching stop members of the second pair being biased outwardly from the second side of the blade body, and each of the latching stop members of the second pair being configured to separately displace inwardly ...

AUGMENTED REALITY CONSUMPTION DATA ANALYSIS

Examples of techniques to display graphical representations of analyzed augmented reality (AR) consumption data are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, consumption data generated from an AR experience is analyzed. A graphical representation of the analyzed consumption data is then displayed. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to:analyze consumption data generated from an augmented reality (AR) experience by determining which of a plurality of AR overlay sets were consumed by a user of the AR experience; anddisplay a graphical representation of the analyzed consumption data.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , further storing instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , cause the processor to:alter at least one of the plurality of augmented reality overlay sets based at least in part on the graphical representation of the snared consumption data.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the graphical representation includes quantitative measures of the degree to which the plurality of AR overlay sets and an associated plurality of AR events were consumed by the user of the AR experience.4. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the consumption data generated from the AR experience includes determining a frequency of AR overlay consumption.5. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the consumption data generated from the AR experience is received from a plurality of user devices claim 1 , the user devices displaying the AR experience.6. A computing system comprising:an overlay analysis module to analyze consumption data generated from an augmented reality (AR) experience by determining which of a plurality of AR overlay sets and which of a plurality of AR ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least blades configured to mount to the chassis. Each blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a retracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. Cable slack is managed at the front and/or rear of each chassis to facilitate movement of the blades without pulling or bending the cables beyond a maximum bend limit. Each blade may be locked into one or more positions relative to the chassis. 120-. (canceled)21. A panel system comprising:a chassis defining an interior accessible through an open front;a blade mounted to the chassis to move relative to the chassis along a forward-rearward axis between a retracted position and an extended position, the blade being disposed within the chassis when in the retracted position, the blade extending partially through the open front when in the extended position;a circuit board carried with the blade between the retracted and extended positions, the circuit board including a plurality of pairs of contact pads;a plurality of optical adapter carried with the blade between the retracted and extended positions; anda plurality of presence detection sensors carried with a respective one of the optical adapters, each presence detection sensor including a portion configured to contact the circuit board only after being pushed external of the respective one of the optical adapters by a plug connector, each of the presence detection sensors being configured to form a complete circuit when contacting both contact pads of a respective one of the pairs of contact pads.22. The panel system of claim 21 , wherein each of the presence detection sensors includes one or more contact members.23. The panel system of claim 22 , wherein each contact member includes a resilient portion that biases a contact surface out of the optical adapter when engaged by the plug connector.24. The panel system of claim 21 , wherein each of the presence detection sensors includes four contact members ...

Object detection improvement based on autonomously selected training samples

A method for generating positive and negative training samples is presented. The method includes identifying false positive images of an object based on multiple images of an environment. The method also includes generating positive training samples from a set of images of the object. The method further includes generating a negative training sample from the false positive image. The method still further includes training an object detection system based on the positive training samples and the negative training sample.

REMOTE RENDERING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES USING VIRTUAL MACHINES

Remote rendering of three-dimensional images using virtual machines includes using a hypervisor executing on a physical computer to allocate exclusive and direct access to a graphics processing unit in the physical computer, to a first virtual machine. An agent executing on a second virtual machine intercepts three-dimensional draw commands generated by a three-dimensional application and forwards the intercepted draw commands to a rendering agent executing on the first virtual machine. The rendering agent then transmits the intercepted draw commands to the graphics processing unit for rendering upon which the graphics processing unit renders a three-dimensional image from the draw commands. The rendering agent obtains the rendered image from the graphics processing unit and forwards the image to the second virtual machine. Upon receiving the rendered image, the second virtual machine transmits the rendered image to another remote, physical computer where the rendered image is displayed to a user. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for rendering draw commands generated by an application , the method comprising:intercepting, by an agent executing on a first virtual machine, draw commands generated by an application on the first virtual machine;receiving, by the agent, a notification denying the agent access to a graphics processing unit, the notification identifying a second virtual machine allocated with the graphics processing unit;redirecting, by the agent, the intercepted draw commands to a rendering agent on the second virtual machine;rendering, by the graphics processing unit, an image based on the redirected draw commands; andforwarding, by the rendering agent on the second virtual machine, the rendered image from the graphics processing unit to the agent executing on the first virtual machine.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein intercepting the draw commands comprises intercepting three-dimensional draw commands generated by the application on the first virtual ...

ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A MAIN SUPPORT, AN INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT DISPOSED ON THE MAIN SUPPORT, AND A SCALE DISPOSED ON THE INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT

An assembly includes a main support having integrated therein first and second fastening devices, an intermediate support and a scale, as well as third and fourth fastening devices. The scale has a measuring graduation disposed in a measuring graduation plane and adapted for position measurement in a longitudinal direction. The first fastening device is designed to hold the intermediate support on the main support at a first position such that it is longitudinally fixed, and the second fastening device is designed to hold the intermediate support at a second position such that it is freely movable in the longitudinal direction. The third fastening device is designed to hold the scale on the intermediate support at the first position such that it is longitudinally fixed, and the fourth fastening device is designed to hold the scale at a third position such that it is freely movable in the longitudinal direction. 1. An assembly , comprising:a main support having integrated therein a first fastening device and a second fastening device, the first fastening device and the second fastening device being spaced apart in a longitudinal direction;a third fastening device and a fourth fastening device, the third fastening device and the fourth fastening device being spaced apart in the longitudinal direction;an intermediate support disposed on the main support; anda scale disposed on the intermediate support and extending in the longitudinal direction, the scale having a measuring graduation disposed in a measuring graduation plane and adapted for position measurement at least in the longitudinal direction,wherein the first fastening device is designed to hold the intermediate support on the main support at a first position in such way that the intermediate support is fixed in the longitudinal direction, and the second fastening device is designed to hold the intermediate support at a second position different from the first position in such a way that the intermediate ...

COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS

A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least blades configured to mount to the chassis. Each blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a retracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. Cable slack is managed at the front and/or rear of each chassis to facilitate movement of the blades without pulling or bending the cables beyond a maximum bend limit. Each blade may be locked into one or more positions relative to the chassis. 142-. (canceled)43. A bladed panel system comprising:a chassis configured to couple to a frame, the chassis having an open front;a plurality of blades coupled to the chassis, each blade being configured to slide relative to the chassis between at least a closed position and a first extended position, each blade including a plurality of front ports positioned at the open front of the chassis when the first blade is in the closed position, the front ports being positioned forward of the open front of the chassis when the first blade is in the first extended position;a plurality of media segments having connectorized ends received at the front ports of the blades; anda bracket configured to couple to the frame at the open front of the chassis, the bracket including a transition surface positioned a distance forward of the open front of the chassis, the distance being sufficiently long to accommodate movement of each of the blades between the closed position and the first extended position without pulling or bending any of the media segments beyond a maximum bend radius of the media segment.44. The bladed panel system of claim 43 , wherein each blade includes a plurality of first retention fingers extending forwardly of the front ports claim 43 , wherein the media segments are routed from the front ports claim 43 , through the first retention fingers claim 43 , to the bracket.45. The bladed panel system of claim 43 , wherein the bracket also includes a plurality of second retention fingers extending forwardly of the ...

MODIFYING APPLICATION FUNCTION BASED ON LOGIN ATTEMPT CONFIDENCE SCORE

Account permissions and data accessibility can be modified based on level of confidence for a login attempt to the account. User activity observations corresponding to one or more login attempts to access a user account can be stored. A confidence score associated with a successful login attempt of the user account can be determined. The confidence score is based on the user activity observations. A level of access to an application with functions and data for the user account can be determined. The level of access is based on the confidence score. The level of access is associated with the functions and the data that are executable and accessible subsequent to the successful login attempt.

WAVEGUIDE-BASED LIGHT SOURCES WITH DYNAMIC BEAM SHAPING

Luminaires are described herein employing waveguides and associated architectures for dynamic alteration of illuminance distribution patterns. In one aspect, a luminaire described herein comprises a waveguide body and light sources having differing angular positions relative to the waveguide body for altering illuminance distribution patterns of the luminaire according to one or more activation patterns of the light sources. The differing angular positions can be located at the perimeter of the waveguide body and/or at one or more internal locations of the waveguide body. 1. A luminaire comprising:at least one light source;a waveguide including a waveguide body and light extraction component; andat least one optic external to the waveguide, the optic arranged to receive at least a portion of light from the waveguide or a portion of light directly from the light source.2. The luminaire of claim 1 , wherein the light extraction component comprises a plurality of light extraction elements.3. The luminaire of claim 2 , wherein individual light extraction elements have a symmetrical shape.4. The luminaire of claim 2 , wherein individual light extraction elements have an asymmetrical shape.5. The luminaire of claim 2 , wherein individual light extraction elements have one or more curved surfaces.6. The luminaire of claim 2 , wherein individual light extraction elements are polygonal.7. The luminaire of claim 1 , wherein the light extraction component comprises an array of light extraction elements.8. The luminaire of claim 1 , wherein the external optic includes a concave reflective surface.9. The luminaire of claim 1 , wherein the external optic includes a concave or convex refractive surface.10. The luminaire of claim 1 , wherein the external optic comprises a photoluminescent component.11. The luminaire of claim 10 , wherein the photoluminescent component includes a phosphor coating.12. The luminaire of claim 7 , wherein the external optic includes an array of sub- ...

FLEXIBLE HEAT SPREADER LID

Heat spreader lids and package assemblies including a heat spreader lid. The heat spreader lid has a central region configured to be coupled with an electronic component, a peripheral region configured to be coupled with a substrate, and a connecting region arranged between the central region and the peripheral region. The connecting region is configured to impart stress relief to the central region. 1. A structure comprising:a heat spreader lid having a central region configured to be coupled with an electronic component, a peripheral region configured to be coupled with a substrate, a connecting region arranged between the central region and the peripheral region, and one or more openings that extend completely through the connecting region,wherein the central region includes a center point, and the one or more openings in the connecting region are aligned radially relative to the center point of the central region and are arranged circumferentially about the center point of the central region.2. The structure of wherein the connecting region surrounds the central region claim 1 , and the peripheral region surrounds the connecting region and the central region.3. The structure of wherein the one or more openings modify a structural stiffness of the connecting region.4. (canceled)5. The structure of wherein at least one of the one or more openings is linear.6. The structure of wherein each of the one or more openings extends transverse to a side edge of the electronic component.7. The structure of wherein each of the one or more openings has a beginning point and an ending point within the connecting region claim 6 , and the ending point is located outside of the side edge of the electronic component.8. The structure of wherein the one or more openings divide the connecting region into a plurality of sectors claim 1 , the central region has a first thickness claim 1 , and at least one of the sectors has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.9. A ...

Sealing Head

An induction sealing head, an induction sealing system and a method for sealing a closure to an aperture of a container are disclosed. The induction sealing head is for sealing a closure to an aperture of a container, and includes an induction coil, wherein the induction coil is wound about an axis, and has a first portion lying substantially in a first plane perpendicular to the axis, and a second portion stepped out of the first plane, and lying substantially in a second plane parallel with the first plane. 1. An induction sealing head for sealing a closure to an aperture of a container , the sealing head comprising an induction coil , wherein the induction coil is wound about an axis , and has a first portion lying substantially in a first plane perpendicular to the axis , and a second portion stepped out of the first plane , and lying substantially in a second plane parallel with the first plane.2. A sealing head according to claim 1 , wherein the induction coil has a third portion stepped out of the first plane and/or the second plane claim 1 , and lying substantially in a third plane.3. A sealing head according to claim 2 , wherein the third plane is parallel with the first plane and with the second plane.4. A sealing head according to claim 1 , wherein the induction coil comprises a multi-turn coil.5. A sealing head according to claim 1 , wherein the induction coil is at least partially enclosed or embedded within a magnetic material.6. A sealing head according to claim 5 , wherein the magnetic material comprises a ferrite.7. A sealing head according to claim 1 , further comprising a contact pad for engaging with a closure to be sealed;wherein the contact pad lies substantially in a plane parallel to the first plane and the second plane, and the distance between the contact pad and the first plane is different from the distance between the contact pad and the second plane.8. A sealing head according to claim 1 , wherein the induction coil has a shape that is ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SKIN TIGHTENING

The present invention relates to methods and devices for skin tightening after incising or excising tissue portions from a subject. Exemplary methods and devices include tunable dressings having an adhesive layer and a regulatable layer or an unstretched layer that responds to one or more external stimuli to contract or expand the dressing, where the contraction or expansion can be uniform or non-uniform. 1. A tunable dressing comprising (i) an adhesive layer and (ii) a regulatable layer that comprises one or more materials ,wherein exposure of said regulatable layer to one or more external stimuli results in a change in a physical characteristic in said one or more materials in at least a portion of said dressing.2. The dressing of claim 1 , wherein said change in a physical characteristic comprises an increase in tension of said dressing claim 1 , a decrease in tension of said dressing claim 1 , an increase in compressive force exerted by said dressing claim 1 , a decrease in compressive force exerted by said dressing claim 1 , compression in one or more directions of said dressing claim 1 , and/or expansion in one or more directions of said dressing.3. The dressing of claim 2 , wherein said increase or decrease in tension or compressive force is an increase or decrease in the x-axis claim 2 , y-axis claim 2 , and/or z-axis of said dressing claim 2 , as compared to before said exposure.4. The dressing of claim 2 , wherein said increase or decrease in tension or compressive force is an increase or decrease of intensity of at least about 1% after exposure of said one or more external stimuli claim 2 , as compared to before said exposure.5. The dressing of claim 1 , wherein said change in a physical characteristic occurs in a portion of said dressing.6. The dressing of claim 1 , wherein said change in a physical characteristic is non-uniform across the entire dressing or in a portion of said dressing.7. A tunable dressing comprising (i) an adhesive layer and (ii) an ...

AUDIO ARCHITECTURE FOR A PORTABLE SPEAKER SYSTEM

In some embodiments, portable speakers can be small and lightweight and can communicate with one or more audio device over wired or wireless connections. In some embodiments, portable speakers achieve reduced complexity as compared to typical high fidelity systems (e.g., by including a reduced number of speaker drivers and amplifiers), while still maintaining high fidelity stereo audio playback, thereby achieving both portability and high quality audio capability. For instance, certain implementations of the speaker include two primary speakers disposed on opposing faces of the speaker enclosure (e.g., full or mid-range drivers) and two tweeters, also disposed on opposing faces. Primary speakers can be disposed on respective ends of the housing and each can output a different stereo channel. Each tweeter can be positioned on different face of the housing. The speaker system according to some embodiments generates a mono high frequency signal to drive the tweeters. 1. (canceled)2. A portable speaker system comprising:a housing comprising first and second ends and first, second, and bottom sides, the first and second ends defining a width of the housing, the bottom, first, and second sides each extending along a length of the housing between the first end and the second end, the length greater than the width;first and second tweeters supported by the housing, the first tweeter arranged on the first side and the second tweeter arranged on the second side;first and second primary speakers supported by the housing, the first primary speaker arranged on the first end and the second primary speaker arranged on the second end;first and second passive radiator speakers supported by the housing, wherein the first passive radiator speaker is arranged on the first side along with the first tweeter and the second passive radiator speaker is arranged on the second side along with the second tweeter;an input interface configured to receive a stereo audio signal from an audio ...

SYSTEM INCLUDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO DETERMINE CONFIGURATION FOR INTER-NETWORKING DEVICE BASED ON PHYSICAL LAYER INFORMATION OF A NETWORK

One exemplary embodiment is directed to a system comprising a switch used in a network and a central function configured to receive physical layer information related to the network. The physical layer information includes information associating media access control (MAC) addresses of devices on the network with ports of the switch. The switch is configured to use information about a spanning tree determined by the central function to configure the switch to carry out a switching function performed by the switch. The central function is configured to use at least some physical layer information about patching equipment in the network and end devices in the network in associating MAC addresses of devices on the network with the ports of the switch. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system comprising:a switch used in a network;a central function configured to receive physical layer information related to the network, the physical layer information including information associating media access control (MAC) addresses of devices on the network with ports of the switch;wherein the central function is configured to determine a spanning tree for the network; andwherein the central function is configured to communicate information about the spanning tree to the switch;wherein the switch is configured to use the information about the spanning tree determined by the central function to configure the switch to carry out a switching function performed by the switch;wherein the central function is configured to receive at least some of the physical layer information about the network from an aggregation point;wherein the aggregation point obtains physical layer information about patching equipment in the network and end devices in the network; andwherein the central function is configured to use at least some of the physical layer information about patching equipment in the network and end devices in the network in associating MAC addresses of devices on the network with ...

Shoulder implant assembly

An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adapter. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adapter to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adapter to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adapter to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.

Tissue fixation device

A method for securing a graft to a bone. The method includes forming a tunnel in the bone, positioning the graft in the tunnel, securing the graft in the tunnel with an anchor, and inserting biological material in a bore formed in the anchor.

PROCESSES TO SEPARATE A HYDROCARBIDE CURRENT FROM MULTIPLE COMPONENTS AND ETHYLENE OLIGOMERIZATION

processos para separar uma corrente de hidrocarboneto de múltiplos componentes, e de oligomerização de etileno. um processo (8, 108) para separar uma corrente de hidrocarboneto de múltiplos componentes (10.1) que inclui etileno e outros componentes, com pelo menos alguns componentes estando presentes em uma pluralidade de fases, é apresentado. o processo (8, 108) inclui, em um primeiro estágio de vaporização instantânea (16), a vaporização instantânea da corrente de hidrocarboneto de múltiplos componentes (10.1), de uma pressão elevada e temperatura, até uma pressão na faixa de 10 a 18 bar, produzindo uma primeira corrente de vapor contendo etileno (16.1) em uma pressão na faixa de 10 a 18 bar e uma corrente de múltiplas faixas (16.2) que inclui algum etileno. em um segundo estágio de vaporização instantânea (20), a corrente de múltiplas fases (16.2) é vaporizada instantaneamente a uma pressão de menos do que 6 bar, produzindo uma segunda corrente de vapor (20.1) em uma pressão de menos do que 6 bar e uma corrente de fundo (20.2). a primeira corrente de vapor contendo etileno (16.1) é removida do primeiro estágio de vaporização instantânea (16), a segunda corrente de vapor (20.1) é removida do segundo estágio de vaporização instantânea (20) e a corrente de fundo (20.2) é removida do segundo estágio de vaporização instantânea (20). processes for separating a hydrocarbon stream from multiple components, and ethylene oligomerization. a process (8, 108) for separating a multi-component hydrocarbon stream (10.1) that includes ethylene and other components, with at least some components being present in a plurality of phases, is disclosed. the process (8, 108) includes, in a first flash vaporization stage (16), flash vaporization of the multi-component hydrocarbon stream (10.1) from an elevated pressure and temperature to a pressure in the range of 10 to 18 bar, producing a first steam stream containing ethylene (16.1) at a pressure in the range of 10 to 18 bar and a ...

Separation of components from a multi-component hydrocarbon stream which includes ethylene

A process (8, 108) to separate a multi-component hydrocarbon stream (10.1 ) which includes ethylene and other components with at least some of the components being present in a plurality of phases, is provided. The process (8,108) includes in a first flash stage (16), flashing the multi-component hydrocarbon stream (10.1 ), from an elevated pressure and temperature to a pressure in the range of 10 -18 bar(a), producing a first ethylene-containing vapour stream (16.1 ) at a pressure in the range of 10 - 18 bar(a) and a multi-phase stream (16.2) which includes some ethylene. In a second flash stage (20), the multi-phase stream (16.2) is flashed to a pressure of less than 6 bar(a), producing a second vapour stream (20.1 ) at a pressure of less than 6 bar(a) and a bottoms stream (20.2). The first ethylene-containing vapour stream (16.1 ) is removed from the first flash stage (16), the second vapour stream (20.1 ) is removed from the second flash stage (20) and the bottoms stream (20.2) is removed from the second flash stage (20).

PROCESSING METHOD AND DEVICE

Software installation and recovery system

A software installation and recovery system provides an initial bootstrap sequence of instructions that initializes the low-level parameters of the client device, initializes the persistent storage system, loads a bootstrap loader from the persistent store into program memory, and passes execution to the bootstrap loader. A second stage boot loader locates the operating system in the persistent store, loads the operating system into program memory, and passes execution to the operating system which then performs necessary hardware and software initialization, loads the viewing object database code and other application software from the persistent store, and begins execution of the applications. The persistent store contains at least two partitions for each of the following: the second stage boot loader; the operating system kernel; and the application software. A partition table resides in the boot sector that records an indication for duplicated partitions in which one of the partitions is marked primary and another is marked backup. The invention verifies that each level of software was loaded off of the primary partition. If a load was from the primary partition and the installation at that level was successful, then a successful indication is recorded for that level, otherwise, the backup partition for that level is copied over the primary partition and a failure indication is recorded for that level. Finalizing the installation for the top application level of software may be delayed until all parts of the application environment have been successfully loaded and started.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MEDICAL LINE

Lightweight items, composite compositions and processes for manufacturing them

Un material compuesto que comprende microesferas de vidrio huecas y una resina termoplástica microcelular. A composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin.

Stitch flap cutting block

A stitch flap cutting block is mountable to a cutting head of a board blank cutting machine, along with a slotting knife. A sheet of board passed between the cutting head and an anvil head is cut to form a blank for a box or the like. The cutting block comprises a steel body with a cylindrical barrel holding a cylindrical spring block, to which is mounted a blade holder carrying an elongate blade. The blade moves within a transverse slot across the body and is deflectable into the body and may rock about a midpoint of the slot. Impact forces are reduced, cleaner cuts are produced, and re-setting of the blade is required much less often. An alternative stitch flap cutting block is mountable to the cutting head by a separate side arm, facilitating mounting to cutting heads having different diameters.

Hoist with detachable power and control unit

A hoist is powered by a separate power unit. The hoist unit includes: a motor, a mounting connector, a spool, webbing, auto cut-off and a first portion of a mating electrical connector. The control unit includes a hollow pole, a hook, a second portion of the mating electrical connector, a control switch, electrical circuitry and a battery pack.

Hair care compositions

This document provides methods and materials related to hair care. For example, hair care compositions containing one or more quaternized polysiloxanes, one or more zwitterionic surfactants, one or more anionic surfactants, one or more botanical compounds, one or more amino acids, one or more vitamins, or any combination thereof as well as methods for using such hair care compositions are provided.

Top-biased beneficial components on substrates

A treated substrate with improved availability of a beneficial component for transfer to a target surface and methods for making the same are described. The substrate has a contacting surface with a beneficial component that is transferred from the contacting surface to a target surface during use of the article. The beneficial component is applied to the article in such a way as to “Top-Bias” the component on or near the contacting surface of the article.

Shoulder prosthesis

The present invention is directed to a modular shoulder prosthesis having an adjustable radial offset and/or angular inclination provided by relative rotation of an adapter interdisposed between the stem and the head. Specifically, the interface configuration between the stem and the adapter, as well as between the adapter and the head are designed such that relative positioning of these components provides a continuous adjustment in the radial offset and/or angular inclination. Indicia are provided at the interface between the adapter and the head to precisely determine the magnitude and direction of the adjustment being made.

Shoulder implant assembly

An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.

Method and apparatus for wrist arthroplasty

A prosthetic wrist having at least one of a radial insert, which is configured to be fixed to a radius of a patient, a carpal implant or a wrist bearing component. The carpal implant can include a body and a pair of flanges, each of which being skewed to the axis of the body in a manner that permits them to abut the ulnar side of the hamate bone and the radial side of the distal portion of the carpal bone complex, respectively. The radial insert may be provided with a plurality of modular portions to allow for selection and customization of an implant. Also the various portions can allow for a hemi- or total, or revision wrist arthroplasty. The modular portions can allow for intraopertative customization.

Method and system for digitization of document

A method and a system for digitization of a document are disclosed. The document is scanned to generate an electronic document. One or more characters in a first set of portions of the electronic document are identified, based on a character recognition technique. Each portion in the first set of portions is classified in one or more groups based on at least a status of identification of the corresponding one or more characters. Further, one or more tasks are created for each of the one or more groups. The one or more tasks are transmitted to one or more crowdworkers, based at least on the respective type of the one or more tasks. Further, a response for each of the one or more tasks is received. Based on the received response, a digitized document is generated.

Power supply for electrically heated subsea pipeline

A power supply system for electrically heated pipelines is provided. A variable frequency drive supplies power to the pipeline from an external source of electrical power. An isolation transformer and a contactor or isolating switch may be used between the variable frequency drive and the pipeline. A controller may be used in the system to control special sequences of power level and other needs for heating a pipeline.

Implant configured for hammertoe and small bone fixation

An implant configured for fusing a first bone segment and a second bone segment during an operative procedure and constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes an implant body, a first bone interfacing portion and a second bone interfacing portion. The implant body can extend longitudinally between an insertion end and an opposite end. The first bone interfacing portion can be provided on the implant body and be configured to be implanted relative to the first bone segment. The second bone interfacing portion can be provided on the implant body and be configured to be implanted relative to the second bone segment. The first and second bone interfacing portions can be inserted dorsally into the first and second bone segments, respectively.

Personalized event detection methods and related devices and systems

Medical devices and related patient management systems and event detection methods are provided. An exemplary method of detecting events pertaining to operation of a medical device, such as an infusion device, involves obtaining measurements indicative of a condition in a body of a patient, determining statistics for an analysis interval based on the measurements, and determining an event probability associated with the analysis interval based on historical event data associated with the patient. An event detection model associated with the patient is obtained and applied to the statistics and the event probability to identify occurrence of the event using the event detection model, and in response, an indication of the event associated with the analysis interval is provided, for example, by tagging or marking data in a database, displaying graphical indicia of the event, or the like.

Data analytics and insight delivery for the management and control of diabetes

A computer-implemented system and related method of managing use of a diabetes management device are presented here. An embodiment of the method obtains input data for a user of the diabetes management device, and compares the input data against historical event/outcome combinations maintained for the user. Each of the event/outcome combinations includes insight event data indicative of a glycemic event and a glycemic outcome corresponding to the insight event data. The method determines, based on the comparing, a correlation between the input data and a glycemic outcome. The method continues by generating a glycemic insight message for delivery to the user, wherein the glycemic insight message includes information regarding a relationship between at least some of the input data and the glycemic outcome.

Circuit, system, and method for reading memory-based digital identification devices in parallel

A system and method for simultaneously reading a plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices, including: a host microcontroller; and a plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices electrically coupled to the host microcontroller in a parallel configuration; wherein the host microcontroller is configured to assert a read prompt to each of the plurality of the plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices during a same clock cycle; wherein each of the plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices is configured to send a response to the host microcontroller in a same clock cycle; and wherein the host microcontroller is configured to capture identification data from each of the plurality of readable memory-based digital identification devices in a same clock cycle.

Surgical instrument with lockout mechanism

A surgical instrument comprising a handle assembly, an elongated portion, a head portion, an approximation mechanism, and a lockout mechanism is disclosed. The handle assembly comprises a movable handle and a stationary handle. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The head portion is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated portion, and comprises a first jaw member and a second jaw member. The approximation mechanism comprises a drive member disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member and is configured to longitudinally move the first jaw member in relation to the second jaw member. The lockout mechanism is configured to selectively permit actuation of the movable handle to eject fasteners from the second jaw member. The lockout mechanism comprises a pin extending from the movable handle and is slidingly engaged with a slot in the drive member.

VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

A tandem axle suspension system has a beam 3 connected between the axles to each side of the vehicle, a mounting block 7 rigidly secured to each beam and extending above the beam, and two rubber springs 9 secured in angular disposition to each mounting block and secured by their opposite ends to the load carrying platform 4, the angle of inclination of the springs of each pair being determined by the ground weight of the tandem axles to create a required natural or bounce frequency for the vehicle at its ground weight, and to so dispose the effective centre of rotation of the beam/spring assembly in proximity to the plane of the beam-to-axle connections as to ensure minimal weight transfer from one axle to the other during acceleration and braking. <IMAGE>

Loop lifter

Trackable diagnostic scope apparatus and methods of use

A surgical procedure is provided. The procedure acquires a plurality of points on or near a bone abnormality and registers them with a surgical navigation system. The navigation system uses the acquired points to make an implant having a surface adapted to contact the bone, and particularly an implant having a portion whose shape substantially matches that of the bone abnormality.

An improved tubular lantern

Electric current amplifier device

Devices and methods for the preparation of a nutritional formula

Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure may be drawn to a device having an inlet and a chamber. Immobilized lipase, immobilized protease, and immobilized amylase may be contained within the chamber. The device may also include an outlet, wherein a flow path extends from the inlet, through the chamber, and to the outlet.

Processing unit and processing method

A digital signal processor capable of performing a Viterbi algorithm is provided. The digital signal processor includes an instruction fetching unit that fetches instructions; a decoding unit that decodes the instructions fetched by the instruction fetching unit, and an execution unit that executes the instructions decoded by the decoding unit. The execution unit includes a first comparing unit that compares first data with second data and a second comparing unit that compares third data with fourth data. The first comparing unit and the second comparing unit operate in parallel. Also, the first data, the second data, the third data, and the fourth data can each be one of four results obtained by adding one of two path metrics to one of two branch metrics. The execution unit outputs any two new path metrics in a high order position and a low order position respectively.

Container chutes for sortation systems

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for container chutes for sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example system may include a frame and a chute assembly coupled to the frame, where the chute assembly is configured to pivot from a first position to a second position with respect to the frame. The chute assembly may include a first planar ramp, a first support on a first side of the first planar ramp, and a second support on a second side of the first planar ramp. The chute assembly may include a first pneumatic lift component coupled to the first support and to the frame, and a second pneumatic lift component coupled to the second support and to the frame. The chute assembly may be held in the second position when the first pneumatic lift component and the second pneumatic lift component are in a compressed configuration.

Creating silica soot with a plug-free system

A first liquid (30) in a container (28) goes to a burner (14). Then a second liquid (34) in a second container (32) goes to the burner (14). The burner then makes soot which is deposited as silica (38) on a substrate (36).</SDOA B>

Digitizer tablet with cordless pointing device

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A cordless digitizer system is disclosed which comprises a digitizer tablet and a cordless pointing device which cooperate to provide to the tablet information relating not only to the position of the pointing device relative to the tablet, but also relative to the status of any switches on the pointing device. The pointing device generates and radiates to the tablet first and second signals of different frequencies. The first and second signals are radiated from the pointing device at a third frequency which contains information of the status of the switch. For example, one of the signals may be radiated relatively continuously of both of the signals may be alternatingly radiated at the third frequency in dependence upon the status of the switches. The first and second signals induce corresponding signals in the tablet which are processed to provide respective signals at the third frequency. These signals are then processed to obtain the status of the pointing device switches. Switch status information can also be binary encoded as a particular sequence of alternations of the first and second signals.

Humeral stem with anatomical location of taper access for fixation of humeral head

Disclosed is a kit having a set of humeral components used in partial and total joint replacement surgeries. The set of humeral components has a plurality of stems having varying stem diameters and a set of humeral heads having hemispheric surfaces with varying radiuses. Each stem defines a platform having a hole which is a fixed distance from the proximal end of the stem. The distance of the hole from the proximal end of the stem is a function of the stem diameter.

Separation of components from a multi-component hydrocarbon stream which includes ethylene

A process (8, 108) to separate a multi-component hydrocarbon stream (10.1 ) which includes ethylene and other components with at least some of the components being present in a plurality of phases, is provided. The process (8,108) includes in a first flash stage (16), flashing the multi-component hydrocarbon stream (10.1 ), from an elevated pressure and temperature to a pressure in the range of 10 -18 bar(a), producing a first ethylene-containing vapour stream (16.1 ) at a pressure in the range of 10 - 18 bar(a) and a multi-phase stream (16.2) which includes some ethylene. In a second flash stage (20), the multi-phase stream (16.2) is flashed to a pressure of less than 6 bar(a), producing a second vapour stream (20.1 ) at a pressure of less than 6 bar(a) and a bottoms stream (20.2). The first ethylene-containing vapour stream (16.1 ) is removed from the first flash stage (16), the second vapour stream (20.1 ) is removed from the second flash stage (20) and the bottoms stream (20.2) is removed from the second flash stage (20).

Flexible automated connection to virtual private networks

A network interface unit is provided for use intermediate a LAN and a public or private network, or a combination of both, for establishing secure links to a VPN gateway. Login by a LAN client with the network interface unit, addressing, authentication, and other configuration operations achieved using a web page-based GUI are applied in establishing tunnels from LAN clients to desired VPN destinations. Illustrative network interface units include a DHCP server and provide encryption-decryption and encapsulation--decapsulation of data packets for communication with VPN nodes. Configuration and connection of a client are further enhanced by a built-in DNS server and other functional servers to provide a high degree of autonomy in establishing connections to a desired VPN gateway via an ISP or other public and/or private network links to. The interface unit then performs required authentication exchanges, and required encryption key exchanges.

Titanium tetrachloride production

The invention provides a process for the production of titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) by the chlorination of titanium values in a titanium--containing starting material. The process includes exposing the starting material to a chlorinating agent and contacting the starting material with an inert liquid while the starting material is exposed to the chlorinating agent. The inert liquid is at a temperature of 200 - 350°C and is at a pressure of 5 - 100 atmospheres (1 atmosphere = 101.325kN/m2). This causes the starting material to react with the chlorinating agent to form TiCl4. The invention also extends to TiCl4 whenever made in accordance with the method.

Latch mechanism

A latch mechanism ( 1200 ) comprises a resilient wire ( 404 ) supported proximate its first end ( 412 ) and second end ( 414 ) by a support structure ( 406 ). The latch mechanism ( 1200 ) also includes one or more hook shaped catches ( 218 ) that have cammed outer surfaces ( 302 ) and wire engaging openings ( 304 ). To engage the latch mechanism ( 1200 ) the resilient wire ( 404 ) is urged against the cammed outer surfaces ( 302 ) bending the resilient wire ( 404 ) and allowing the resilient wire to rebound into the wire engaging openings ( 304 ). To disengage the latch mechanism the resilient wire ( 404 ) is deflected, e.g., by pushing a moveable manual actuator ( 408 ) that is engaged with the wire, in order to release the resilient wire ( 404 ) from the wire engaging openings ( 304 ) of the catches ( 218 ).

Endothermic heat treatment of solids loaded on trolleys moving in a kiln

The invention provides a process and installation for the treatment of a solid. The process includes passing the solid along a kiln having a hollow interior, while supporting the solid on supports moved successively along the kiln and heating the solid, by radiant heat, to a temperature at which it undergoes an endothermic chemical reaction. The installation includes a kiln having a hollow interior with an inlet end and an outlet end, a roof, a floor and a pair of opposed side walls, and a path for supports loaded with the solid to pass successively along in the interior, from the inlet end to the outlet end, the path extending along the floor. The installation includes heating surfaces for radiating heat towards the solid on supports passing along the path, and a plurality of supports, movable in succession along the path.

Cartilage enhancing food supplements and methods of preparing the same

A food supplement, either in the form of a snack bar or a beverage, which contains one or more cartilage enhancing supplements is provided. The cartilage supplements include chondroitin, glucosamine, and hyaluronic acid. The food supplement may additionally be fortified with cetyl myristoleate. The beverage is a mixture of a juice drink base which may include a water-based fruit flavored juice prepared using a pasteurization process at a relatively high temperature and a cartilage supplement solution which includes a cartilage supplement prepared at a relatively low temperature. The beverage may be carbonated, non-carbonated or concentrated. The preferred cartilage supplement is glucosamine, preferably associated with a counter ion, more preferably as glucosamine HCl. The supplement also contains vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and calcium hydroxide powder.

Wireless Telegraphy Improvements

Rotatable snowplow blade apparatus, systems and methods of using the same

A snow pusher, also known as a box plow has a blade that is configured to be disposed in a first position for pushing snow forwardly, as is typical of snow pushers, and is further configured to be disposed in a second position for pulling snow rearwardly. The blade of the snow pusher may be contained within a snow plow box that may be reversible, allowing the blade to be disposed at a rear of the box for pushing the snow forwardly and at a front of the box for pulling snow rearwardly.

skin strengthening methods and devices

resumo patente de invenção: "métodos e dispositivos para fortalecimento da pele". a presente invenção se relaciona a métodos e dispositivos para fortalecimento da pele após incisão ou excisão de porções de tecido de um indivíduo. métodos e dispositivos exemplares incluem curativos reguláveis tendo uma camada adesiva e uma camada regulável, ou uma camada não estirada que responde a um ou mais estímulos externos para contrair ou expandir o curativo, onde a contração ou expansão pode ser uniforme ou não uniforme. patent summary: "skin strengthening methods and devices". The present invention relates to methods and devices for strengthening the skin after incision or excision of tissue portions of an individual. Exemplary methods and devices include adjustable dressings having an adhesive layer and an adjustable layer, or an unstretched layer responsive to one or more external stimuli to contract or expand the dressing, where the contraction or expansion may be uniform or non-uniform.

Endothermic heat treatment of solids loaded on trolleys moving in a kiln

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Bioinformatics systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing secondary and/or tertiary processing

A system, method and apparatus for executing a bioinformatics analysis on genetic sequence data is provided. Particularly, a genomics analysis platform for executing a sequence analysis pipeline is provided. The genomics analysis platform includes one or more of a first integrated circuit, where each first integrated circuit forms a central processing unit (CPU) that is responsive to one or more software algorithms that are configured to instruct the CPU to perform a first set of genomic processing steps of the sequence analysis pipeline. Additionally, a second integrated circuit is also provided, where each second integrated circuit forming a field programmable gate array (FPGA), the FPGA being configured by firmware to arrange a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by a plurality of physical interconnects to perform a second set of genomic processing steps of the sequence analysis pipeline, the set of hardwired digital logic circuits of each FPGA being arranged as a set of processing engines to perform the second set of genomic processing steps. A shared memory is also provided.

System for automated connection to virtual private networks

A network interface unit is provided for use intermediate a LAN and a public or private network, or a combination of both, for establishing secure links to a VPN gateway. Login by a LAN client with the network interface unit, addressing, authentication, and other configuration operations achieved using a web page-based GUI are applied in establishing tunnels from LAN clients to desired VPN destinations. Illustrative network interface units include a DHCP server and provide encryption-decryption and encapsulation-decapsulation of data packets for communication with VPN nodes. Configuration and connection of a client are further enhanced by a built-in DNS server and other functional servers to provide a high degree of autonomy in establishing connections to a desired VPN gateway via an ISP or other public and/or private network links to. The interface unit then performs required authentication exchanges, and required encryption key exchanges.

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