Abstract: Described are techniques for quality analysis using thermographic imaging. In one example, a system including a test chamber for receiving an unpowered component. The system further includes an external heat source for heating the unpowered component for a predetermined period of time. The system further includes a thermographic imaging system for collecting thermographic images of the unpowered component during the predetermined period of time. The system further includes a computer communicatively coupled to the thermographic imaging system and configured to classify a quality of the unpowered component based on the thermographic images of the unpowered component.

Abstract: A device receives first transaction information associated with a first transaction, and a first transaction account utilized for the first transaction and associated with a first financial institution. The device determines, based on a fraud model, that the first transaction is to be denied due to potential fraud associated with the first transaction account and receives second transaction information associated with a second transaction, and a second transaction account utilized for the second transaction and associated with a second financial institution. The device processes the first transaction information and the second transaction information, with a matching model, to determine whether the first transaction information matches the second transaction information and determines that the first transaction was incorrectly denied when the first transaction information matches the second transaction information within a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A microlattice structure may be used for a variety of different applications with a protective helmet assembly. The three-dimensional microlattice layer comprising a plurality of interconnected filaments extending along at least three different directions from a plurality of nodes. The microlattice layer may further comprise at least one material layer extending laterally between and interconnecting at least two or more nodes. The at least one material layer may be configured to transversely and rotationally constrain the nodes to increase the overall compressive strength and stiffness of the microlattice structure. The at least one material layer may comprise a single, continuous layer and/or a plurality of material layer segments. The microlattice layer may comprise a single, continuous layer or a plurality of microlattice layer segments. The microlattice layer may be stacked, the stacked microlattice layers may further comprise one or more material layers and/or one or more impact mitigation layers.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system comprises a socket gate terminal configured to receive a first voltage to activate and inactivate a device under test (DUT) coupled to the socket gate terminal. The system also comprises a socket source terminal configured to provide a reference voltage to the DUT. The system further comprises a socket drain terminal configured to provide a second voltage to the DUT to stress the DUT when the DUT is inactive. The socket drain terminal is further configured to receive a third voltage to cause a current to flow through a pathway in the DUT between the socket drain terminal and the socket source terminal when the DUT is active. The socket drain terminal is further configured to provide a fourth voltage indicative of a resistance of the pathway in the DUT when the DUT is active and is heated to a temperature above an ambient temperature associated with the system.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system comprises a socket gate terminal configured to receive a first voltage to activate and inactivate a device under test (DUT) coupled to the socket gate terminal. The system also comprises a socket source terminal configured to provide a reference voltage to the DUT. The system further comprises a socket drain terminal configured to provide a second voltage to the DUT to stress the DUT when the DUT is inactive. The socket drain terminal is further configured to receive a third voltage to cause a current to flow through a pathway in the DUT between the socket drain terminal and the socket source terminal when the DUT is active. The socket drain terminal is further configured to provide a fourth voltage indicative of a resistance of the pathway in the DUT when the DUT is active and is heated to a temperature above an ambient temperature associated with the system.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system comprises a socket gate terminal configured to receive a first voltage to activate and inactivate a device under test (DUT) coupled to the socket gate terminal. The system also comprises a socket source terminal configured to provide a reference voltage to the DUT. The system further comprises a socket drain terminal configured to provide a second voltage to the DUT to stress the DUT when the DUT is inactive. The socket drain terminal is further configured to receive a third voltage to cause a current to flow through a pathway in the DUT between the socket drain terminal and the socket source terminal when the DUT is active. The socket drain terminal is further configured to provide a fourth voltage indicative of a resistance of the pathway in the DUT when the DUT is active and is heated to a temperature above an ambient temperature associated with the system.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system comprises a socket gate terminal configured to receive a first voltage to activate and inactivate a device under test (DUT) coupled to the socket gate terminal. The system also comprises a socket source terminal configured to provide a reference voltage to the DUT. The system further comprises a socket drain terminal configured to provide a second voltage to the DUT to stress the DUT when the DUT is inactive. The socket drain terminal is further configured to receive a third voltage to cause a current to flow through a pathway in the DUT between the socket drain terminal and the socket source terminal when the DUT is active. The socket drain terminal is further configured to provide a fourth voltage indicative of a resistance of the pathway in the DUT when the DUT is active and is heated to a temperature above an ambient temperature associated with the system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for providing, in a network storage system, a topology set to a storage administrator for selection of a topology to implement a new protection policy for a dataset. A topology includes a mapping between storage objects participating to effectuate an existing protection policy and storage objects participating to effectuate the new protection policy. When a storage administrator selects a new protection policy, a storage manager automatically generates a number of topology options including a storage object participating in the existing protection policy. According to a priority rule, the storage manager determines the priority of the topologies by computing a priority indicator for each of the topologies. In certain embodiments, the topology set is displayed to a storage administrator including the priority indicator for each topology for informing the storage administrator the relative preference of each topology.

Abstract: Example embodiments provide various techniques for creating a test bed for testing failover and failback operations. In an example, data is stored on a primary storage system, while a backup copy of the data is stored on a secondary storage system. A test bed may be created by replicating the data on the primary storage system and replicating the backup copy on the secondary storage system. The replicated copies of the data and the backup copy, as well as a process used to backup the data, comprise the test bed, which may be used to test the failover and failback operations.

Abstract: Eyetracking techniques and analysis techniques are disclosed. At least one interpretation of eyetracking data is received from an eye interpretation engine. A characteristic of an application is dynamically modified based on the interpretation of the eyetracking data. A portion of the application being viewed by a user may be determined. The determined portion may be modified in response to the interpretation of the eyetracking data for the user.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for evaluation of visual stimuli using existing viewing data. An embodiment of a method includes storing viewing data relating to the viewing of visual stimuli. In addition, parameters relating to the stored viewing data are stored. A first visual stimulus for analysis is received. In order to analyze the first visual stimulus, the target parameters for the first visual stimulus are matched with the parameters for the stored viewing data. If there is a sufficient match between the target parameters with the parameters for the stored viewing data, data to represent the first visual stimulus is generated based at least in part on the stored viewing data.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus to manage data using data sets are presented. In one embodiment, the method includes allowing an administrator of a data storage system to define a data set having a plurality of storage objects and to associate the data set with a data management policy, wherein each of the plurality of storage objects includes a logical representation of a collection of data and replicas of the collection of data, the collection of data stored in storage containers managed by storage servers in the data storage system, wherein the storage containers are independent of the logical representation. The method may further include using a storage manager to manage the data set as a single unit according to the data management policy.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for evaluation of visual stimuli using existing viewing data. An embodiment of a method includes storing viewing data relating to the viewing of visual stimuli. In addition, parameters relating to the stored viewing data are stored. A first visual stimulus for analysis is received. In order to analyze the first visual stimulus, the target parameters for the first visual stimulus are matched with the parameters for the stored viewing data. If there is a sufficient match between the target parameters with the parameters for the stored viewing data, data to represent the first visual stimulus is generated based at least in part on the stored viewing data.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for collection, processing, and utilization of viewing data. An embodiment of a server includes a link with a source of viewing data, the source of viewing data to record viewing data that is related to activities performed by an individual. The server is to receive the recorded viewing data. The server further includes a memory for storing data. The data to be stored includes the recorded viewing data related to the activities performed by the individual. The server also includes a processor to process viewing data.

Abstract: An outlet terminal connector for electrical circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing. The connector includes a tubular shell having a threaded end portion composed of steel for releasably engaging a threaded mating cable connector and a base end portion composed of a different metal suitable for welding to the material of the housing. The connector shell is fabricated as a unitary assembly from a two layer explosively bonded laminate, one layer of which comprises steel and the other layer of which comprises the material of the connector base end portion.

Abstract: A variable amplitude/phase color seismic display is provided which increases the ease with which interpreters can locate peaks, troughs and other information of interest.

Abstract: An igniter plug having a center electrode and annular electrode with an air gap therebetween is provided having a nickel coating on the tungsten electrode and a portion of the supporting pin therefor, and a collar situate within a portion of the annular electrode to retain a ceramic sleeve within the air gap.

Abstract: A bonding head for connecting the electrically conductive leads of a tape cable or the like to other electrical conductors. The bonding head, which applies heat and pressure to the electrical conductors and leads to bond them together, is an elongated member comprised of a material having high mechanical strength but low thermal conductivity which contains a conduit comprised of a material having low mechanical strength but high thermal conductivity. A heating element inserted in the conduit supplies heat to the conduit and bonding head. This arrangement provides a bonding head having a high mechanical strength and hence structural failure and deformation of the bonding head is reduced.