Abstract: The robotic system for harvesting, and performing pre- and post-harvesting tasks of date palm trees includes three main parts: a truck platform, a scissor lift, and a multi-task system. The truck platform provides mobility for the whole system, while the scissor lift raises the multi-task system to the top of the palm tree. The multi-task system is fixed on top of the scissor lift and includes a large basin that catches fruits during harvesting. A circular track is fixed within the basin and includes a 2-degree-of-freedom (DOF) slider base mounted thereon. On top of the 2-DOF slider base is a robotic arm fitted with the proper tool (harvesting tool, maintenance tool or bagging system) for the task to be performed. The circular track has pivoting sections, and the basin has a flexible portion in the rear of the truck platform to allow the system to surround the palm tree.

Abstract: A computing system receives, from a client device, a first request for access to a single page application associated with the computing system. A gateway of the computing system intercepts the first request before it reaches a shell service associated with the single page application. The gateway sends a second request for the single page application to the shell service. Based on the single page application request, the gateway determines that the shell service is experiencing a failure. Responsive to determining that the shell service is experiencing a failure, the gateway retrieves, from a content delivery network, a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with a time-lapse hypertext markup language (HTML) of the single page application. The gateway redirects the client device to the time-lapse HTML of the single page application using the URL.

Abstract: A computing system receives, from a client device, a first request for access to a single page application associated with the computing system. A gateway of the computing system intercepts the first request before it reaches a shell service associated with the single page application. The gateway sends a second request for the single page application to the shell service. Based on the single page application request, the gateway determines that the shell service is experiencing a failure. Responsive to determining that the shell service is experiencing a failure, the gateway retrieves, from a content delivery network, a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with a time-lapse hypertext markup language (HTML) of the single page application. The gateway redirects the client device to the time-lapse HTML of the single page application using the URL.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting and preventing data exfiltration attacks is disclosed. The system includes a manager device and an endpoint device, and an attack prevention device. The method includes detecting, at plurality of endpoint devices, downloads made at endpoint devices using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) proxy. Next, the method includes mirroring network traffic associated with the downloads. The method further includes providing the mirrored network traffic as an input to a deep learning model, wherein the deep learning model detects presence of malware in the downloads. Finally, the method involves sending, by the manager device, an alert to one or more devices to prevent, recover, or mitigate data exfiltration attacks.

Abstract: A computing system receives, from a client device, a first request for access to a single page application associated with the computing system. A gateway of the computing system intercepts the first request before it reaches a shell service associated with the single page application. The gateway sends a second request for the single page application to the shell service. Based on the single page application request, the gateway determines that the shell service is experiencing a failure. Responsive to determining that the shell service is experiencing a failure, the gateway retrieves, from a content delivery network, a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with a time-lapse hypertext markup language (HTML) of the single page application. The gateway redirects the client device to the time-lapse HTML of the single page application using the URL.

Abstract: A method and system for streaming management information base data using simple network management protocol is disclosed. The system includes a manager device and an endpoint device, which runs a SNMP agent and SNMP proxy. The SNMP proxy retrieves MIB data from the SNMP Agent associated with the endpoint device, wherein the MIB data comprises a full MIB sub-tree and differential MIB sub-trees. MIB views comprising MIB variables of interest associated with a full MIB sub-tree and differential MIB sub-trees are created based on a predetermined configuration. The SNMP proxy stores the MIB views and corresponding MIB data in a data store and compresses the MIB views and MIB data into files. Compressed file of the MIB view with MIB data associated with full MIB sub-tree are sent to the manager device in an initial stream. Further, the endpoint device streams compressed file of the MIB views with MIB data associated with the differential MIB sub-tree to the manager device on receiving a request.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting and preventing data exfiltration attacks is disclosed. The system includes a manager device and an endpoint device, and an attack prevention device. The method includes detecting, at plurality of endpoint devices, downloads made at endpoint devices using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) proxy. Next, the method includes mirroring network traffic associated with the downloads. The method further includes providing the mirrored network traffic as an input to a deep learning model, wherein the deep learning model detects presence of malware in the downloads. Finally, the method involves sending, by the manager device, an alert to one or more devices to prevent, recover, or mitigate data exfiltration attacks.

Abstract: A method and system for streaming management information base data using simple network management protocol is disclosed. The system includes a manager device and an endpoint device, which runs a SNMP agent and SNMP proxy. The SNMP proxy retrieves MIB data from the SNMP Agent associated with the endpoint device, wherein the MIB data comprises a full MIB sub-tree and differential MIB sub-trees. MIB views comprising MIB variables of interest associated with a full MIB sub-tree and differential MIB sub-trees are created based on a predetermined configuration. The SNMP proxy stores the MIB views and corresponding MIB data in a data store and compresses the MIB views and MIB data into files. Compressed file of the MIB view with MIB data associated with full MIB sub-tree are sent to the manager device in an initial stream. Further, the endpoint device streams compressed file of the MIB views with MIB data associated with the differential MIB sub-tree to the manager device on receiving a request.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to rule check structures and methods of manufacture. The method includes matching, by a computing device, patterns in a design layer to approved patterns; determining, by the computing device, a similarity between at least one unmatched pattern and the approved patterns; and correcting, by the computing device, the at least one unmatched pattern to match a pattern with the closest similarity out of the approved patterns.

Abstract: The present invention is a separation unit process in which a high pressure section of a separation unit operates at a relatively high pressure to initially process and separate a high pressure feed stream and a low pressure section of the separation unit to initially process and separate a low pressure feed stream, where the high pressure section and the low pressure section are integral with and exchange streams to accomplish a desired separation of a wellhead fluid feed which typically includes a heavier portion of pentanes and heavier components

Abstract: One or more methods for remotely estimating a drone's weight during flying are contemplated. It is possible to utilize a long range laser Doppler Vibrometer or a remote optical surveillance system. In addition, it is possible to employ a method disclosed herein using physical signatures for identifying flight characteristics and manufacturers of different drones and for monitoring drones' degradation prior to failures as a condition based maintenance system. The present teachings are applicable to drones, helicopters, and all manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Abstract: One or more methods for remotely estimating a drone's weight during flying are contemplated. It is possible to utilize a long range laser Doppler Vibrometer or a remote optical surveillance system. In addition, it is possible to employ a method disclosed herein using physical signatures for identifying flight characteristics and manufacturers of different drones and for monitoring drones' degradation prior to failures as a condition based maintenance system. The present teachings are applicable to drones, helicopters, and all manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Abstract: A method of reducing silver(I) salts to silver nanoparticles employing a carbohydrate reductant in the presence of an inorganic base, a surfactant and optionally a polymer. The method is performed in an aqueous solution at a temperature up to 60° C. and for a duration of up to 40 minutes.

Abstract: A method of reducing silver(I) salts to silver nanoparticles employing a carbohydrate reductant in the presence of an inorganic base, a surfactant and optionally a polymer. The method is performed in an aqueous solution at a temperature up to 60° C. and for a duration of up to 40 minutes.

Abstract: The passive edge-tone suppression method includes the step of inserting a central insertion tube within a nozzle to disturb jet oscillations in a flow field of an edge-tone feedback loop. The central insertion tube can have a diameter of 200 micrometers and can be inserted within a center of the nozzle. The method also includes the step of extending the central insertion tube through the nozzle and into an alignment with the edge producing the edge tone. Further, the method includes the step of increasing a length of the central insertion tube in relation to a stand-off distance between the nozzle and the edge. The length of the central insertion tube can be increased to a length of about 30 percent of the stand-off distance.

Abstract: The passive edge-tone suppression method includes the step of inserting a central insertion tube within a nozzle to disturb jet oscillations in a flow field of an edge-tone feedback loop. The central insertion tube can have a diameter of 200 micrometers and can be inserted within a center of the nozzle. The method also includes the step of extending the central insertion tube through the nozzle and into an alignment with the edge producing the edge tone. Further, the method includes the step of increasing a length of the central insertion tube in relation to a stand-off distance between the nozzle and the edge. The length of the central insertion tube can be increased to a length of about 30 percent of the stand-off distance.

Abstract: A mechanism for effecting a displacement output, the mechanism comprising: at least one flexural module, the at least one flexural module comprising: a frame; at least one component connected to the frame via a first flexure and connected to the displacement output via at least a second flexure; wherein the at least one flexural module is monolithic and/or unitary and each component is configured to be independently actuatable such that the displacement output is displaced when at least one component is actuated.

Abstract: A method of controlling audio output from a portable electronic device having a touch-sensitive display includes detecting a touch on the touch-sensitive display when the portable electronic device is in an audio output mode in which audio is output through a speaker of the portable electronic device, identifying a location of the touch and magnitude of touch signals utilizing signals received from touch sensors of the touch-sensitive display during detecting the touch, and, based on the identified location and magnitude of the touch signals, adjusting audio output from the speaker.

Abstract: The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel 7-substituted tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for minocycline and tetracycline compounds in general, such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.

Abstract: Provided is a medicinal composition, in particular, a medicinal composition for treatment and/or prevention which has a high therapeutic effect on infection with a parasitic protozoa and a selective toxicity thereto and exhibits a life-prolonging effect and so on. A medicinal composition which contains as the active ingredient a benzo[a]phenoxazine compound represented by General formula (1) or a salt compound of the same, in particular, an agent for treating and/or preventing infection with a protozoa such as malaria, leishmaniasis, African trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease, toxoplasmosis, lymphatic filariasis, babesiosis or coccidium disease; and a novel compound which is contained therein as the active ingredient.