Abstract: Techniques for certifying a document and for securely transmitting access to the document across a blockchain network are disclosed. A document, which details results of a soft inquiry executed against a user's credit history, is accessed. A hash algorithm is applied to the document to certify it. The hash algorithm is based on a timestamp indicating when the document was created. Applying the hash algorithm also generates a portable identifier reflecting the document is certified at the time indicated by the timestamp. The portable identifier is added as a record to a blockchain. The record is transmitted to a second computer system using public and private keys.

Abstract: A process that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, providing a first silicon dioxide layer on the silicon substrate, depositing a modifier layer on the first silicon dioxide layer, depositing a second silicon dioxide layer on the modifier layer to form a multilayer initial oxide and annealing the multilayer initial oxide resulting in an annealed multilayer initial oxide. The annealing causes diffusion of modifier species from the modifier layer into the first and second silicon dioxide layers and results in amorphous polysilicates. The first and second silicon dioxide layers have thicknesses that prevent the diffusion of the modifier species from reaching top and bottom interfaces of the annealed multilayer initial oxide. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for assessing a computing risk of an entity based on a social media footprint of that user. Social media accounts of an entity are identified. Queries are executed against the accounts to determine a social media footprint the entity has based on engagements with those accounts. The footprint reflects at least how much information associated with the entity has been exposed as a result of the engagements with those accounts. Based on the footprint, a risk score for the entity is developed. The risk score reflects a determined amount of computing risk the entity has with regard to potential malicious use of exposed entity information. Based on the risk score, mitigation operations are performed in an attempt to reduce the risk score.

Abstract: Techniques for certifying a document and for securely transmitting access to the document across a blockchain network are disclosed. A document, which details results of a soft inquiry executed against a user's credit history, is accessed. A hash algorithm is applied to the document to certify it. The hash algorithm is based on a timestamp indicating when the document was created. Applying the hash algorithm also generates a portable identifier reflecting the document is certified at the time indicated by the timestamp. The portable identifier is added as a record to a blockchain. The record is transmitted to a second computer system using public and private keys.

Abstract: A device that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a multilayer initial oxide on a silicon substrate, where the multilayer initial oxide comprises amorphous polysilicates and a group one metal or a group two metal; a first electrode layer on the multilayer initial oxide; a dielectric layer on the first electrode layer; a second electrode layer on the dielectric layer, where an edge alignment spacing between at least one pair of corresponding electrode edges of two electrode layers of the capacitor is two microns or less; and connections for the first and second electrode layers. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a thin film capacitor a silicon substrate having a silicon dioxide layer; an adhesion layer on the silicon dioxide layer, wherein the adhesion layer is a polar dielectric; a first electrode layer on the adhesion layer; a dielectric layer on the first electrode layer; and a second electrode layer on the dielectric layer. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A process that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, providing a first silicon dioxide layer on the silicon substrate, depositing a modifier layer on the first silicon dioxide layer, depositing a second silicon dioxide layer on the modifier layer to form a multilayer initial oxide and annealing the multilayer initial oxide resulting in an annealed multilayer initial oxide. The annealing causes diffusion of modifier species from the modifier layer into the first and second silicon dioxide layers and results in amorphous polysilicates. The first and second silicon dioxide layers have thicknesses that prevent the diffusion of the modifier species from reaching top and bottom interfaces of the annealed multilayer initial oxide. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A device that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a multilayer initial oxide on a silicon substrate, where the multilayer initial oxide comprises amorphous polysilicates and a group one metal or a group two metal; a first electrode layer on the multilayer initial oxide; a dielectric layer on the first electrode layer; a second electrode layer on the dielectric layer, where an edge alignment spacing between at least one pair of corresponding electrode edges of two electrode layers of the capacitor is two microns or less; and connections for the first and second electrode layers. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a thin film capacitor having a substrate, a first electrode layer on the substrate, a first dielectric layer on the first electrode layer where the first dielectric layer has a columnar-oriented grain structure, a group of second dielectric layers stacked on the first dielectric layer where each of the group of second dielectric layers has a randomly-oriented grain structure, and a second electrode layer on the group of second dielectric layers. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a first solid electrode, a second electrode separated into subsections, and a dielectric medium separating the subsections from the first solid electrode, where the subsections of the second electrode include a first group of subsections and a second group of subsections, where the first group of subsections are connectable with a first terminal for receiving an input signal, and where the second group of subsections is connectable with a second terminal for providing an output signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a thin film capacitor a silicon substrate having a silicon dioxide layer; an adhesion layer on the silicon dioxide layer, wherein the adhesion layer is a polar dielectric; a first electrode layer on the adhesion layer; a dielectric layer on the first electrode layer; and a second electrode layer on the dielectric layer. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a thin film capacitor having a substrate, a first electrode layer on the substrate, a first dielectric layer on the first electrode layer where the first dielectric layer has a columnar-oriented grain structure, a group of second dielectric layers stacked on the first dielectric layer where each of the group of second dielectric layers has a randomly-oriented grain structure, and a second electrode layer on the group of second dielectric layers. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a first solid electrode, a second electrode separated into subsections, and a dielectric medium separating the subsections from the first solid electrode, where the subsections of the second electrode include a first group of subsections and a second group of subsections, where the first group of subsections are connectable with a first terminal for receiving an input signal, and where the second group of subsections is connectable with a second terminal for providing an output signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a plurality of variable capacitors, a first set of resistors for applying a bias voltage to each variable capacitor of the plurality of capacitors, and a second set of resistors for providing a DC ground to each variable capacitor of the plurality of capacitors. The system can include one or more of multiple bias points, anti-parallel diodes, a choke inductor or a ground inductor. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a plurality of variable capacitors, a first set of resistors for applying a bias voltage to each variable capacitor of the plurality of capacitors, and a second set of resistors for providing a DC ground to each variable capacitor of the plurality of capacitors. The system can include one or more of multiple bias points, anti-parallel diodes, a choke inductor or a ground inductor. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A roof framing system includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket attaches a first rafter and a second rafter to a ridge beam. The second bracket attaches a third rafter, through the first bracket, to the ridge beam. The first bracket and/or the second bracket includes one or more projections for interlocking with the other one of the first bracket and the second bracket such that the second bracket can be moved between a fixed position and a released position by moving the second bracket relative to the first bracket to attach the third rafter, through the first bracket, to the ridge beam.

Abstract: A roof framing system includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket attaches a first rafter and a second rafter to a ridge beam. The second bracket attaches a third rafter, through the first bracket, to the ridge beam. The first bracket and/or the second bracket includes one or more projections for interlocking with the other one of the first bracket and the second bracket such that the second bracket can be moved between a fixed position and a released position by moving the second bracket relative to the first bracket to attach the third rafter, through the first bracket, to the ridge beam.

Abstract: A roof framing system includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket attaches a first rafter and a second rafter to a ridge beam. The second bracket attaches a third rafter, through the first bracket, to the ridge beam. The first bracket and/or the second bracket includes one or more projections for interlocking with the other one of the first bracket and the second bracket such that the second bracket can be moved between a fixed position and a released position by moving the second bracket relative to the first bracket to attach the third rafter, through the first bracket, to the ridge beam.

Abstract: A glide height test signal processor and method using increased high frequency components is disclosed. The processor is more sensitive to smaller asperities, maintains the positive characteristics of being monotonic and can be easily calibrated. The system includes a circuit for converting asperity contact to an electrical signal, a first bandpass circuit coupled to the first circuit, the first bandpass circuit having a first amplifier for amplifying the electrical signal by a first gain to generate a first amplified signal and a first filter for filtering the first amplified signal at a high frequency to generate a first filtered signal, wherein the first gain is selected for detection of asperities having a diameter of less than or equal to five microns and a processing circuit, coupled to the first bandpass circuit, for processing the first filtered signal to generate an indication of contact with an asperity having a diameter of less than or equal to five microns.

Abstract: A non-invasive servo-write system for use in a data recording disk drive. The system measures actuator position and generates a reference clock using semiconductor lasers. Internal position references are provided by reflective diffraction gratings affixed to the actuator arm and the spindle hub. Wavefront reconstruction optics correct for aberrations in the gratings. Optical sensors detect differential changes in the diffraction patterns created by the gratings, eliminating sensitivity to frequency drift. Decode electronics convert optical sensor data into an actuator position measurement. Control electronics drive the voice coil motor within the disk drive, which positions the write transducer to record servo information provided in a servo pattern generator. Transparent windows in the head-disk-assembly cover allow the servo-writer to write drives which are completely assembled and sealed.