Abstract: In one implementation, a network scheduling method includes collecting information describing pending traffic for a network and generating a plurality of initial scheduling plans for network resources associated with the pending traffic within the network. The network scheduling method also includes analyzing a plurality of scheduling plans derived from the plurality of initial scheduling plans, and defining a current scheduling plan for the network resources from the plurality of scheduling plans.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for providing guided search results to items or network pages containing buying guides. A plurality of search terms in a search query are identified. It is then determined that at least one network page is a relevant search result for the search query based at least in part on the plurality of search terms in the search query, the network page including a plurality of items and a plurality of instances of user-submitted content related to each of the plurality of items. The network page is then added to a list of search results for the search query. The search results are then returned in response to the search query.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting hand sanitization which may be mounted above or near a door handle. Hand sanitization devices include a sanitizer agent cartridge disposed inside a housing body and fluidically coupled to an actuating pump. The pump is configured to dispense the sanitizer when an actuation mechanism is pushed or pulled. The cartridge is also coupled to a pump sheath disposed below the pump so as to protect the internal components of the devices from unintentional splashing by the sanitizer agent. The hand sanitization devices may also record when the door is opened, when the sanitizer is dispensed, if the cartridge is empty, and when a user is approaching the door. The hand sanitization devices also have a user interface system configured to encourage the approaching user to sanitize their hands.

Abstract: A selectable drive printing device includes a feedshaft to selectively drive a print drive system and a scan drive system, and a shifter to selectively shift a drive selector assembly of the selectable drive printing device between a scanning system drive position wherein the scan drive system is driven and a printing system drive position wherein the print drive system is driven. The shifter is coaxially and rotatably coupled around the feedshaft. Further, the shifter selectively drives the print drive system and the scan drive system based on an angular position of the shifter about the feedshaft.

Abstract: In one implementation, a traffic tuning system includes an aggregation engine, an option engine, and a comparison engine. The aggregation engine is to collect information about pending traffic for a network from applications communicating via the network. The option engine is to generate a plurality of potential scheduling plans from the information about the pending traffic based on a plurality of traffic tuning parameters and one or more network paths for the pending traffic. The comparison engine is to compare the plurality of potential scheduling plans and to define a tuned scheduling plan based on comparing the plurality of potential scheduling plans.

Abstract: Apparati and methods for dispensing sanitizer fluid via handles on doors and equipment, and data and recording events pertaining to hand sanitization, are disclosed.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.

Abstract: In an example, a lift mechanism may include a linkage to engage with a pick arm, a crank switchably disposed in a first position and a second position, and a swingarm to move the crank from the first position to the second position. The linkage may move the pick arm from a raised position to a lowered position when the crank moves from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.

Abstract: In an example, a lift mechanism may include a linkage to engage with a pick arm, a crank switchably disposed in a first position and a second position, and a swingarm to move the crank from the first position to the second position. The linkage may move the pick arm from a raised position to a lowered position when the crank moves from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A selectable drive printing device includes a feedshaft to selectively drive a print drive system and a scan drive system, and a shifter to selectively shift a drive selector assembly of the selectable drive printing device between a scanning system drive position wherein the scan drive system is driven and a printing system drive position wherein the print drive system is driven. The shifter is coaxially and rotatably coupled around the feedshaft. Further, the shifter selectively drives the print drive system and the scan drive system based on an angular position of the shifter about the feedshaft.

Abstract: Toilet bowl cleaning systems are described. The toilet bowl cleaning system incorporates a reusable handle and one or more dissolvable cleaning heads configured to engage with the reusable handle. The dissolvable cleaning heads are formed of a cleaning material that dissolves over a predetermined time when exposed to water. The reusable handle has an interconnecting end that is provided with an engagement point that cooperatively interacts with the dissolvable head to provide a secure connection. The connection may be physical, such as frictional or mechanical in nature. The connection may be chemical in nature, such as an adhesive that may be activated via a liquid, such as water.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting hand sanitization which may be mounted above or near a door handle. Hand sanitization devices include a sanitizer agent cartridge disposed inside a housing body and fluidically coupled to an actuating pump. The pump is configured to dispense the sanitizer when an actuation mechanism is pushed or pulled. The cartridge is also coupled to a pump sheath disposed below the pump so as to protect the internal components of the devices from unintentional splashing by the sanitizer agent. The hand sanitization devices may also record when the door is opened, when the sanitizer is dispensed, if the cartridge is empty, and when a user is approaching the door. The hand sanitization devices also have a user interface system configured to encourage the approaching user to sanitize their hands.

Abstract: Apparati and methods for dispensing sanitizer fluid via handles on doors and equipment, and data and recording events pertaining to hand sanitization, are disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for dispensing sanitizer fluid via handles on doors and equipment, and data and recording events pertaining to hand sanitization, are disclosed.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.

Abstract: In one implementation, a network scheduling method includes collecting information describing pending traffic for a network and generating a plurality of initial scheduling plans for network resources associated with the pending traffic within the network. The network scheduling method also includes analyzing a plurality of scheduling plans derived from the plurality of initial scheduling plans, and defining a current scheduling plan for the network resources from the plurality of scheduling plans.

Abstract: In one implementation, a traffic tuning system includes an aggregation engine, an option engine, and a comparison engine. The aggregation engine is to collect information about pending traffic for a network from applications communicating via the network. The option engine is to generate a plurality of potential scheduling plans from the information about the pending traffic based on a plurality of traffic tuning parameters and one or more network paths for the pending traffic. The comparison engine is to compare the plurality of potential scheduling plans and to define a tuned scheduling plan based on comparing the plurality of potential scheduling plans.

Abstract: A method for managing a number of Ethernet links includes identifying a number of Ethernet links to utilize a number of channels of a cable based on a number of capabilities and a number of policies of a number of media access controllers (MACs) and a number of physical layer entities (PHYs), determining a number of Ethernet link types to be configured for the cable based on the capabilities and policies of the MACs and PHYs, negotiating a number of parameters to allow multi-channel ports of a number of nodes connected to the cable to establish communications through the Ethernet links based on the determined Ethernet link types and the utilized channels, and managing the cable configuration describing the MACs to be supported by the channels within the cable based on the policies.