Abstract: The Back Up Data Across Cloud Trust Zone Apparatuses, Processes and Systems (“BUDACTZ”) transforms resource backup registration input, resource backup execution request, resource restore input datastructure/inputs via BUDACTZ components into resource backup registration output, resource backup execution response, resource restore output outputs. A resource backup registration datastructure structured to specify a partner shared cloud protected zone is obtained. A partner zone administrator authorization token datastructure is obtained. A partner zone service account for the partner shared cloud protected zone is created using the partner zone administrator authorization token datastructure. A partner zone resource to be serviced is determined. A shared cloud backup zone is determined. A backup resource for the partner zone resource is created in the shared cloud backup zone. A service agent installation token datastructure structured to associate the partner zone resource and the backup resource is generated.

Abstract: An orchestration system of or otherwise available to a web platform centralizes the execution of workflow components of a workflow associated with a job posting hosted by the web platform using various software services internal and/or external to the web platform. The workflow components and attributes thereof are determined based on the job posting. Domain-specific language (DSL) instructions for the various workflow components are generated. First DSL instructions are invoked by the orchestration system to cause an execution of a first workflow component of the workflow by a first software service. The orchestration system obtains an output of the first workflow component, such as values of relevant attributes, and, based on the output and in some cases information derived other than from the first workflow component, invokes next DSL instructions to cause an execution of a next workflow component of the workflow by another software service.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular cup holder tray assembly, which can include a tray and at least one handle operably coupled to the tray. The tray can include a base and sidewalls. The base can define a top surface and have more than one cup holder extending therethrough. The sidewalls can be substantially perpendicular to the base. At least two-tray coupling apertures can extend through a first sidewall. At least two-tray coupling protrusions can extend outward from a second sidewall, opposite the first sidewall. The at least two-tray coupling protrusions can be configured to engage the at least two-tray coupling apertures of a second tray. The at least one handle can have a first end removably coupled to a third sidewall and a second end removably coupled to a fourth sidewall, opposite the third sidewall.

Abstract: The present invention provides for xanthophyll derivatives and compositions comprising the xanthophyll derivatives as well methods of making and using the same. The compositions include pharmaceutical compositions as well as foodstuffs, food additives, food supplements, feedstuffs and feed additives.

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.

Abstract: According to some aspects of the invention, auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein. According to some aspects of the invention, methods for operating auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein.

Abstract: A method and system provide areas with lifestyle preferences selected by a user. Generally, a computing device receives a selection of one or more lifestyle preferences from the user. In response to the selected lifestyle preferences, a visual display of one or more areas of a geographic map that includes one or more of the lifestyle preferences that favorably compare to the lifestyle preferences of the user is presented to the user via a user interface of the computing device. Additionally, the user may submit a review of the lifestyle preferences available in a particular location.

Abstract: A handheld three-dimensional (3D) measuring system operates in a target mode and a geometry mode. In the target mode, a target-mode projector projects a first line of light onto an object, and a first illuminator sends light to markers on or near the object. A first camera captures an image of the first line of light and the illuminated markers. In the geometry mode, a geometry-mode projector projects onto the object a first multiplicity of lines, which are captured by the first camera and a second camera. One or more processors determines 3D coordinates in the target mode and the geometry mode.

Abstract: Different communication and software protocols may be used by different blockchain networks. Cross-chain communication is provided via a software bridge configured to enable specific operations. An event request may be sent from a first blockchain network to a second blockchain network. The event request may be processed using a first protocol of the first network to provide a first output. An offer of equivalent processing provided by the second network may be verified by: processing the event request using a second protocol of the second network to provide a second output, and confirming that the second output matches the offer of equivalent processing. A processing equivalence of the event request may be established between the first network and the second network based on the first output of the event request processed using the first protocol and the second output of the event request processed using the second protocol.

Abstract: Motorized cartridges and coordinate measuring machines having motorized cartridges are provided. The motorized cartridges include a cartridge housing having a shaft passing therethrough, a measurement probe coupled to shaft and arranged to detect movement of the shaft, and an integrated motor operably coupled to the shaft and arranged to drive movement of the shaft.

Abstract: A bed that is movable from a low position to a high position with a tailored actuator load output is provided. The bed has a main frame between two bed ends. An end lift assembly is provided on each end to raise and lower the bed. Each end lift assembly has a wheel frame, a wheel assembly, a support frame, a load transfer assembly and an actuator. The load transfer assembly has one or more pivot arms and one or more cam arms. The cam arm (or arms) is connected to the main frame. One end of the pivot arm (or arms) is pivotally connected to the support frame. The other end of the pivot arm is pivotally connected to the actuator in a single arm embodiment and are connected to a cross member that is pivotally connected to the actuator in a multiple pivot arm embodiment.

Abstract: According to some aspects of the invention, auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein. According to some aspects of the invention, methods for operating auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein.

Abstract: A method and system provide areas with lifestyle preferences selected by a user. Generally, a computing device receives a selection of one or more lifestyle preferences from the user. In response to the selected lifestyle preferences, a visual display of one or more areas of a geographic map that includes one or more of the lifestyle preferences that favorably compare to the lifestyle preferences of the user is presented to the user via a user interface of the computing device. Additionally, the user may submit a review of the lifestyle preferences available in a particular location.

Abstract: Methods and systems described herein may implement blockchain cryptocurrency transactions in a variety of environments. An online transaction processor may provide operations for user activity detection for locking cryptocurrency conversions. The transaction processor may detect used activities for a user online or at a physical location and determine that those activities indicate that the user will engage in electronic transaction processing at an upcoming time. The transaction processor may determine that the user has available cryptocurrency and may want to convert at least a portion of the cryptocurrency to another currency for the electronic transaction processing. Using a cryptocurrency exchange, the transaction processor may determine a price to convert the cryptocurrency to the other currency and may lock that price for a time period for the user. A notification may be transmitted to the user with a user interface element to accept this offer.

Abstract: Novel technical ways of facilitating secured execution of blockchain transactions are presented. In various embodiments, A system, comprising a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions that are executable by the processor to cause the processor to perform operations comprising: receiving a set of biometric identifiers; in response to receiving the set of biometric identifiers, validating the set of biometric identifiers; in response to validating the set of biometric identifiers, encoding, using a synthesizer, the set of biometric identifiers with a digital-key to generate a multi-factor signature; and causing a block-chain transaction to be executed using the multi-factor signature.

Abstract: Different communication and software protocols may be used by different blockchain networks. Cross-chain communication is provided via a software bridge configured to enable specific operations. An event request may be sent from a first blockchain network to a second blockchain network. The event request may be processed using a first protocol of the first network to provide a first output. An offer of equivalent processing provided by the second network may be verified by: processing the event request using a second protocol of the second network to provide a second output, and confirming that the second output matches the offer of equivalent processing. A processing equivalence of the event request may be established between the first network and the second network based on the first output of the event request processed using the first protocol and the second output of the event request processed using the second protocol.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of a vascular arteriovenous graft comprises a tubular sleeve defining an interior lumen adapted for being slidably positioned over a tunneling instrument. Once the tunneling instrument has been advanced to a desired subcutaneous anatomical location the shaft is removed while the sleeve remains in the tissue. The sleeve has a linear slit extending from a proximal end to a point intermediate the length of the sleeve. The lumen receives the distal end of the graft and at least a portion of a cannulation chamber such that the end of the sleeve progressively expands along the slit to provide an enlarged diameter for accommodating the cannulation chamber. Longitudinal force to the sleeve during removal of the sleeve from the tissue secures the graft in the sleeve by radial compression of the sleeve for pulling the graft and the sleeve through the tunnel and deploying the vascular graft.

Abstract: A handheld three-dimensional (3D) measuring system operates in a target mode and a geometry mode. In the target mode, a target-mode projector projects a first line of light onto an object, and a first illuminator sends light to markers on or near the object. A first camera captures an image of the first line of light and the illuminated markers. In the geometry mode, a geometry-mode projector projects onto the object a first multiplicity of lines, which are captured by the first camera and a second camera. One or more processors determines 3D coordinates in the target mode and the geometry mode.

Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes an arm having multiple segments and an end assembly. The end assembly has multiple accessory interfaces that allow multiple accessories to be coupled to the end assembly. The accessory interfaces are configured to allow the accessories to be repeatably interchanged between the accessory interfaces.

Abstract: A method and system provide areas with lifestyle preferences selected by a user. Generally, a computing device receives a selection of one or more lifestyle preferences from the user. In response to the selected lifestyle preferences, a visual display of one or more areas of a geographic map that includes one or more of the lifestyle preferences that favorably compare to the lifestyle preferences of the user is presented to the user via a user interface of the computing device. Additionally, the user may submit a review of the lifestyle preferences available in a particular location.