Abstract: According to an aspect a bezel-mounted acoustic filter is provided for use with rack rail-mounted chassis. A rack-mount component has a front side and a back side and includes electronics in the component. A fan is configured to draw air through the front side and across the electronics. An acoustic filter is at the front side and positioned so that that the fan draws the air through the acoustic filter to the fan.

Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices or pods and related methods may include a body configured to be deployed from a host spacecraft at a location adjacent a target spacecraft and at least one spacecraft servicing component configured to perform at least one servicing operation on the target spacecraft.

Abstract: A building monitoring system includes a sensor configured to sense a condition and collect sensor data related to the sensed condition. The building monitoring system also includes a server configured to receive the sensor data. The server is configured to analyze the sensor data to detect an undesirable condition and a threat from the undesirable condition within a structure and automatically issue a notification upon detection of the undesirable condition and the threat.

Abstract: A lamp and epitaxial processing apparatus are described herein. In one example, the lamp includes a bulb, a filament, and a plurality of filament supports disposed in spaced-apart relation to the filament, each of the filament supports having a hook support and a hook. The hook includes a connector configured to fasten the hook to the hook support, a first vertical portion extending from the connector toward the filament, and a rounded portion extending from an end of the first vertical portion distal from the connector and configured to wrap around the filament. A second vertical portion extends from an end of the rounded portion distal from the first vertical portion and the second vertical portion has a length between 60% and 100% of the length of the first vertical portion.

Abstract: A method of controlling and coordinating of processing steps in a distributed system is disclosed. The method may be implemented by a node in a cyclically ordered set of nodes in a blockchain network. The method includes receiving, from an immediately subsequent node, values corresponding to combinations of possible outcomes of processing steps associated with nodes from that node to a node preceding a supervisor node. The values are based on public keys associated with the nodes corresponding to possible outputs and the supervisor's public key. State values are generated based on the values and public keys corresponding to the possible outcomes further to a processing step of the node shared with the supervisor and a previous node. A blockchain transaction is prepared to transmit control of a resource from the node to the subsequent node upon supply of unlocking values corresponding to the received values.

Abstract: Improved systems and methods for enhancing the performance of network based computerized content rendering and hosting and providing of devices, systems and/or platforms by modifying the capabilities and providing non-native functionality to such devices, systems and/or platforms through a novel and improved aggregator, data processing and networking framework.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new fluoro-pyridinone hydroxamic acid phosphates and boronates of Formulae I, II and III wherein Q is selected from the group consisting of —P(O)(OH)2, —P(O)(OH)(O?M+), —P(O)(O?M+)2 and —P(O)(O?)2M2+; M+ at each occurrence is a pharmaceutically acceptable monovalent cation; and M2+ is a pharmaceutically acceptable divalent cation and their use as LpxC inhibitors and, more specifically, their use to treat bacterial infections.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for participating in a blockchain-based data record distribution process which includes multiple input addresses for input nodes and multiple output addresses for output nodes. One or more input nodes of the group of input nodes perform steps of: collaborating to determine a stealth address, forming a first transaction that pools data records to be transferred to the stealth address, and transmitting the first transaction to be validated and incorporated into the blockchain. One or more output nodes of the group of output nodes perform steps of: searching the blockchain to find the first transaction, identifying the stealth address, forming a second transaction that distributes pooled data records, collaborating via a threshold signature scheme to sign the second transaction, and transmitting the second transaction to be validated and incorporated into the blockchain. The invention may be used in conjunction with any blockchain implementation.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for minimizing fouling and/or reducing the viscosity of black liquor in a Kraft pulping process are provided. An exemplary composition includes an anionic sulfate or sulfonate surfactant; an anionic sulfate or sulfonate dispersant; and a nonionic alkoxylated surfactant.

Abstract: Data storage systems may include a chassis with a first end and a second end. One or more fans may be positioned at the first end of the chassis. At least one storage media device may be positioned inside the chassis and behind the at least one fan relative to the first end of the chassis. A carrier including a frame may be coupled to the at least one storage media device, where the frame includes an elongated member extending away from the storage media device toward the first end of the chassis. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

Abstract: A method (700) for rendering an audio signal of an audio source (211, 212, 213) in a virtual reality rendering environment (180) is described. The method (700) comprises determining (701) whether or not a directivity pattern (232) of the audio source (211, 212, 213) is to be taken into account for a listening situation of a listener (181) within the virtual reality rendering environment (180). Furthermore, the method (700) comprises rendering (702) an audio signal of the audio source (211, 212, 213) without taking into account the directivity pattern (232) of the audio source (211, 212, 213), if it is determined that the directivity pattern (232) of the audio source (211, 212, 213) is not to be taken into account for the listening situation of the listener (181).

Abstract: A blockchain-implemented transaction from an originator node is to be broadcast. The originator node is communicatively coupled to proxy nodes. The method, implemented by a proxy node, includes: receiving a transaction including an input taking x+r units of computing resources, an output providing x units to the output address and another output providing d+r units to a 1-of-n multi-signature address unlockable by any one of a set of private keys associated the proxy nodes. The proxy node selects a quantity of computing resources, t units, to be allocated to the proxy node for broadcasting the transaction and having it included in the blockchain and generates a further transaction taking d+r units sourced from the multi-signature address and an output providing t units to the proxy node. The proxy node broadcasts both transactions timed to permit their inclusion in the same block of the blockchain.

Abstract: A flexible container has a bag body and a sealing portion at the upper end of the bag body's sidewalls. The sealing portion includes a strip and a groove which are relatively arranged on the inner side of the sealing portion. The strip has a convex mushroom-shaped cross-section, and the groove has a concave mushroom-shaped cross-section. The strip and groove interlock by an interference snap fit connection. The ends of the strip and groove transition from the mushroom-shaped cross-section to a rectangular-shaped cross-section which also snap fit together. The mushroom-shaped cross-section in the middle portion of the strip and groove create a sealing portion that is easy to seal and difficult to open. To help open the sealing portion, tabs extend up from the bag body's sidewalls. There is a cross-sectional transition design near the end, and the transitional shape can increase the sealing force to optimize the anti-leak effect.

Abstract: A method for determining a treatment recommendation using a multi-armed bandit (MAB) model can include receiving first patient information, determining, using the MAB model, the treatment recommendation based on the first patient information, wherein the MAB model is trained based on a MAB treatment recommendation determined by the MAB model using second patient information and a clinical treatment recommendation determined according to clinical guidelines based on the second patient information, and providing the treatment recommendation.

Abstract: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) wherein a non-volatile memory (NVM) array provides a memory bank for the RNN. The RNN may include a Neural Turning Machine (NTM) and the memory bank may be an NTM matrix stored in the NVM array. In some examples, a data storage device (DSD) that controls the NVM array includes both a data storage controller and a separate NTM controller. The separate NTM controller accesses the NTM matrix of the NVM array directly while bypassing flash translation layer (FTL) components of the data storage controller. Additionally, various majority wins error detection and correction procedures are described, as well as various disparity count-based procedures.

Abstract: A system that includes a failed test detector and a task updater can automatically update tasks associated with consistent failures of software tests in a software development management platform. The failed test detector can use a set of evidence of test (EOT) files that indicate software testing results over a period of time to identify tests that are consistently failing when executed against versions of a software application. The task updater can automatically create tasks associated with such consistently-failing tests in the software development management platform. The task updater can also automatically close existing tasks associated with tests, in the software development management system, if the failed test detector determines that those tests are no longer failing consistently.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a housing having a shaft extending distally from the housing and an end effector disposed at a distal end of the shaft with first and second jaw members. The jaw members are moveable relative to one another from a first, open configuration spaced relative to one another, to a second, closed configuration. The first jaw member includes a sealing plate having proximal and distal segments each adapted to connect to an energy source via a single, wired connection and the second jaw member includes a sealing plate adapted to connect to the energy source. A resistor is disposed in circuit and is electrically coupled to the energy source. The resistor is configured to regulate the flow of energy to the proximal segment of the first jaw member via the single wired connection upon activation and until the jaw members reach the second configuration.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide an example LiDAR architecture that facilitates low-cost alignment of solid state components. The system includes at least a transceiver chip, a laser, and a u-shaped optical amplifier. The transceiver chip includes a signal preparation block that receives light from the laser and that modulates the laser light. The u-shaped optical amplifier is positioned to receive a light signal output from the signal preparation block and to output an amplified light signal back into the transceiver chip.

Abstract: A device for golf putting practice that is an all-in-one golf ball target cup, golf ball collection and storage bag for up to two dozen golf balls. A target cup quadrilateral tube front section is connected to a pole with handle. A ball storage bag is connected to the rear portion of the target cup which is partially circular with a flat bottom. The device allows for maximum amount of golf ball practice putts in a very short period of time. Balls are dropped on the practice putting surface from the device storage bag. The self-balancing device is placed at the desired putting target location and putting practice can begin. Ball collection is completed with the device without bending over, reducing the work and time required.

Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable storage device provides an improved speech processing approach in which hyper parameters used for speech recognition are modified dynamically or in batch mode rather than fixed statically. The method includes estimating, via a model trained on audio data and/or metadata, a set of parameters useful for performing automatic speech recognition, receiving speech at an automatic speech recognition system, applying, by the automatic speech recognition system, the set of parameters to processing the speech to yield text and outputting the text from the automatic speech recognition system.