Abstract: The present invention provides for monitoring data file transmissions to determine patterns in data file transmissions and determining issues in a current data file transmission by comparing information associated with the patterns to attributes associated with the current data file transmission. In response to determining issues, dynamic alerts are generated and communicated to designated parties that notify the designated parties of the issues and prompt remedial actions. The present invention is able to monitor events that occur prior to data transmission (i.e., pipeline events) and, when such events are determined, through comparison of the patterns of attributes, to be abnormal or identify a fault, alerts may be generated and actions taken to eliminate or lessen the delay in the subsequent data transmission (i.e., adhere to predetermined data transmission timing requirements).

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and apparatuses for application testing are provided. Such apparatuses may include a data repository that stores a copy of at least some of a set of stored reference data. Such apparatuses may also include a test data generation component that generates a set of input data for testing the application. The test data generation component may process a set of received input data and the set of stored reference data according to a data processing operation. The set of received input data and set of stored reference data may each comprise one or more attributes, each with at least one value. The test data generation component may generate the set of input data by selecting at least one value from the copy of the set of stored reference data, and outputting the selected at least one value in the generated set of input data for testing the application.

Abstract: A system and method of fuzz testing an on-line gaming system includes a host test bench system capable of generating a protocol template that can be used for identifying primitives in the data communications between a client device and the online gaming servers. The protocol template can then be used to identify primitives in initial communications between the client device and the online gaming servers and perform generation fuzz testing of those initial communications. The system also includes a game stream interceptor that can intercept streaming online gaming data in both directions between the client device and the online gaming system. The intercepted streaming online gaming data can be mutated to test the client device and the servers in the online gaming system.

Abstract: A flow vortex spoiler including an oil sump wherein pressurization air flow moves about the oil sump through a sump pressurization cavity, the cavity having an inlet, a circumferential plate disposed across a portion of the pressurization cavity near the inlet. The circumferential plate is disposed at said inlet to said sump pressurization cavity. The circumferential plate has a plurality of closely spaced apertures. The pressurization air has a radial component and a tangential component wherein the circumferential plate and the plurality of closely spaced apertures substantially reduce the tangential component of the pressurization air and further wherein the vortex spoiler inhibits excessive pressure change within the pressurization cavity and inhibits oil leakage at seals adjacent to the oil sump.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a new type of selective nitrophobic surface membrane in a plasma actuator that separates oxygen from nitrogen in the atmosphere, thereby increasing the presence of oxygen near an exposed electrode of the plasma actuator. Accordingly, the plasma flow created in the presence of oxygen at the exposed electrode generates more force than plasma flow created in the presence of nitrogen.

Abstract: A workflow engine on a computing device is used to resolve a trouble ticket. Preliminary data is retrieved and one or more symptoms are received from a user device having a malfunction. The probability of each possible cause of the malfunction is determined. Upon determining that a probability of a mostly likely cause of the malfunction is above a predetermined threshold, a solution is provided. Upon determining that the probability of the most likely cause of the malfunction is not above the predetermined threshold, then entering a loop of performing diagnostic steps until the likely cause of the malfunction is above a predetermined threshold. Each diagnostic step is performed automatically, if the workflow engine determines that it can. If the diagnostic step cannot be performed automatically, the CSR is guided on how to accommodate the diagnostic step.

Abstract: A four-way distribution valve is provided that allows for efficient filling and drainage of a potable water supply and waste system including a potable water distribution manifold and water filter in a commercial aircraft galley. The water distribution valve includes a cruciform manifold having a filter drain port connected to the water filter, two supply manifold ports connected to the potable water distribution manifold, and a drainage discharge port. A rotary closure element within the cruciform manifold actuates in accordance with four selectable filling and discharge modes for the valve to fill and drain potable water in the potable water supply and waste system. As a result, the valve can be used to fill the potable water supply system with potable water before a flight, and to selectively drain potable water from the potable water distribution manifold, the water filter, or both after a flight, all through the same valve.

Abstract: A method for providing backup power to power loads. The method includes a computer processor identifying an indication of a power failure to a computing system. The method further includes identifying a first active power load that is imposed on the computing system by one or more computing devices in the computing system. The method further includes responding to the power failure by activating a first IPU that is connected to the first active power load, identifying a power duration threshold for the first active power load, and determining whether a duration of power stored in the first IPU is less than the identified power duration. The method further includes responding to the determination that the duration of power stored in the first IPU is less than the identified power duration threshold of the first active power load by initiating a shutdown protocol for the first active power load.

Abstract: A memory device may include: a plurality of memory cells; at least one address storage unit; a fail detection unit suitable for comparing first and second read data that are read from at least one memory cell selected among the plurality of memory cells to detect a fail, and storing an address of the selected memory cell in the address storage unit when the fail is detected; and a refresh control unit suitable for refreshing the memory cell corresponding to the address stored in the address storage unit at a higher frequency than the other memory cells.

Abstract: An input string, which includes exception data payload, is received at the API exception that resides in the upper management layer. The API exception is dedicated to receiving the exception data payloads. The API exception validates the input string. The API exception transmits the exception data payload to a lower management layer without the lower management layer knowing where the exception data payload was transmitted from.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid flow regulator device, comprising a valve member and a valve seat arranged to be movable with respect to each other such that a fluid flow surface area defined by the valve member and the valve seat can be changed. Furthermore, sensor means are provided for measuring a capacitance related to at least a measure of the fluid flow surface area. According to the invention, the sensor means are arranged such that the capacitance measured is inversely proportional to the distance between the valve member and the valve seat. In an embodiment, a reference capacitance relating to fluid flow conditions is measured.

Abstract: A system includes a choke valve, an actuator configured to adjust a position of the choke valve, a variable frequency drive configured to adjust a speed at which the actuator adjusts the position of the choke valve, and a controller configured to receive first feedback indicative of a fluid pressure upstream of the choke valve, compare the first feedback to a first predetermined pressure range, and instruct the variable frequency drive to send electricity to the actuator at a first frequency when the first feedback is outside of the first predetermined pressure range, where the variable frequency drive is configured to control a speed and a direction of the actuator such that the actuator adjusts the position of the choke valve to a first position at a first speed, and where the first speed is based at least on a difference between the first feedback and the first predetermined pressure range.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a testing apparatus (whether physical or simulated) for testing a non-core MMU in a processor chip. Unlike core MMUs, non-core MMUs may be located in a part of the processor chip outside of the processing cores in the chip. Instead of being used to perform address translation requests sent by the processing core, the non-core MMUs may be used by other hardware modules in the processor chip such as compression engines, crypto engines, accelerators, etc. In one embodiment, the testing apparatus includes a MMU testor that transmits the translation requests to the non-core MMU which tests its functionality. Using the data provided in the translation requests, the non-core MMU performs virtual to physical address translations. The non-core MMU transmits the results of these translations to the MMU testor which compares these results to expected results to identify any design flaws in the non-core MMU.

Abstract: A safety apparatus is for containers loaded by gas pressure, in particular the gas side (13) of hydropneumatic devices such as hydraulic accumulators (1). The safety apparatus has a connection device (19) that can be attached to the pressure chamber of the container to form a passage (25) between the gas side (13) of the container and the outside. A structure (27) normally blocks the passage (25) and under the influence of temperature can be transferred into a state that allows a flow path through the passage (25) to be cleared.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory, a data interface, an error interface and a controller. The data interface communicates data to and from the memory device through an external main memory path. The error interface communicates error information from the memory device through an external system control path and that is separate from the main memory path. The controller is coupled to the data interface, the error interface, and the memory. The controller includes an ECC engine and an ECC controller. The ECC engine corrects an error in data that is read from the memory and generates corrected data by encoding data written to the memory and decoding data read from the memory, generates error information, transmits the corrected data through the data interface, and transmits the error information through the error interface. The ECC controller records the error information in response to the ECC engine.

Abstract: A memory module includes a module error interface, a module data interface, and a plurality of memory device. The module error interface communicates error information a system control path. The module data interface communicates data to and from a main memory path that is separate from the system control path. Each memory device includes a device controller, a device error interface and a device data interface in which the error data interface is separate from the device data interface. Each device controller includes an ECC engine and an ECC controller. The ECC engine corrects an error in data that is read from the corresponding memory device to generate corrected data, generate error information, communicate the error information through the device error interface to the module error interface, and communicate the corrected data through the device data interface to the module data interface. The ECC controller records the error information.

Abstract: A safety device for a cylinder holding gaseous fluids under pressure is disclosed. The safety device has a device body in which a passage is defined for a fluid; the passage extends from an entry aperture, suitable for being placed in fluidic communication with a cylinder, to an exit aperture. An obturator air tightly engages the passage, the obturator is movable from a first position, in which it indicates the presence of fluid at a pressure below a first predefined pressure threshold value, inside the cylinder, and a second position, in which it indicates the presence of fluid at a pressure above the first predefined pressure threshold value inside the cylinder.

Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a fluid flow interface portion having a front facing wall and a back facing wall. The flow interface portion can include an inlet passage within the fluid flow interface portion, an outlet passage within the fluid flow interface portion, at least one inlet aperture extending through the front facing wall of the fluid flow interface portion into the inlet passage, and at least one outlet aperture extending through the back facing wall of the fluid flow interface portion into the outlet passage. In some cases, the fluid flow interface portion includes a plug forming at least a portion of the inlet passage.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for attaching to an end of a valve actuator includes an assembly body, the assembly body releasably securable to a valve actuator. The assembly body has a stem bore for receiving an actuator stem, and a plunger orifice through a sidewall of the assembly body. An immobilizer assembly has a plunger extending through the plunger orifice, and biased radially outward and moveable between a radially inner position where the immobilizer assembly extends over the stem bore, and a radially outer position where an inner end of the immobilizer assembly is radially outward of the stem bore. A segmented housing circumscribes the assembly body and is moveable between a first position where the plunger is in the radially outer position and a second position where the plunger is in the radially inner position. A fusible band selectively retains the segmented housing in engagement with the immobilizer assembly.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing big data activities are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system comprises a distributed file system for the entities and applications, wherein the applications include one or more of script applications, structured query language (SQL) applications, Not Only (NO) SQL applications, stream applications, search applications, and in-memory applications. The system further comprises a data processing platform that gathers, analyzes, and stores data relating to entities and applications. The data processing platform includes an application manager having one or more of a MapReduce Manage, a script applications manager, a structured query language (SQL) applications manager, a Not Only (NO) SQL applications manager, a stream applications manager, a search applications manager, and an in-memory applications manager. The application manager identifies if the applications are one or more of slow-running, failed, killed, unpredictable, and malfunctioning.