Abstract: Files can be located using a durable and universal file identifier. A content URI includes a file protocol URI specifying a path to a file. The file protocol URI includes a query string specifying properties of the file that can be utilized to locate the file, such as an object ID property specifying a GUID for the file and a volume ID property specifying a GUID for a storage volume storing the file. The content URI can be utilized to locate the file using the file protocol URI and its associated query string even if the file has been moved, renamed, or is accessed on a different computing device. Operations can then be performed using the file, such as resuming a previously performed activity that used the file.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a personal care composition comprising sulfur, wherein the method comprises a) Providing a composition comprising a surfactant, a stabilizing agent(s) and water, wherein the composition comprises at least about 3.0% surfactant and a stabilizing agent(s) sufficient to build a yield stress of at least 0.06 Pa; b) Mixing the composition in Step (a) wherein an agitation mechanism tip speed (as calculated by {agitator outer circumference [m/revolution]}*{agitator revolution rate [revolutions/s]}) is between about 1.5 m/s and about 2.7 m/s; with a recirculation turnover rate (as calculated by {recirculation pump rate [L/hour]}/{full turnover volume [L/turnover]}) of greater than 1.8 turnovers/hour; c) Adding sulfur to the composition of Step (b)—wherein the conditions of Step (b) are maintained while adding sulfur and until the personal care composition is prepared.

Abstract: A fluid control system for an engine may include an air pathway to carry air to the engine, a fuel pathway to carry a fuel to the engine, and at least one temperature control device to control temperatures of the air and the fuel. The temperature control device maintains the air and the fuel at a temperature based on a target air-fuel ratio and a target volume of the air and the fuel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating access to multiple data stores substantially in real-time are disclosed. The system may include a server coupled to a network, a client device in communication with the server via the network and a plurality of data stores. The server may authenticate access to the data stores and forward information from those stores to the client device. An exemplary authentication method may include receipt of a request for access to data. Information concerning access to that data is stored and associated with an identifier assigned to a client device. If the identifier is found to correspond to the stored information during a future request for access to the store, access to that store is granted.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an apparatus, a non-transitory computer-readable media, and a method are provided, involving a technique to: receive, from at least one other node in a network, a plurality of segment identifiers, utilizing at least one of a link state protocol, a distance vector protocol, or a path vector protocol, store, in a data structure, the plurality of segment identifiers associated with nodes represented in a topology of at least a portion of a network, select, from the plurality of segment identifiers in the data structure and based on a specified policy, a first sequence of segment identifiers that identify a first sequence of at least one of: one or more nodes, one or more network interfaces, or one or more network regions, at least partially in a first path segment that communicatively couples the transmitting node with a receiving node in the network and that includes at least one particular node which is not predetermined by the first sequence of segment identifiers such that the at leas

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel pesticide compounds and compositions. In particular, pesticide compositions comprising one or more pesticide volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are disclosed, wherein the pesticide is for Drosophila spp. and the one or more pesticide VOCs have the molecular formula CaHbOc wherein: a is between 4 and 13; b is 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24; c is 1 or 2. The VOCs are linear, branched or cyclic alkanes or alkenes, and comprise a single ketone, aldehyde, alcohol or ester functionality, and wherein any cyclic alkane or alkene is selected from the group consisting of cyclohexane, cyclopentane, cyclopentene and cyclopentadiene. Also disclosed are Drosophila spp. pesticide compositions comprising one or more pesticide VOCs with the molecular formula of (formula I) wherein R1 is OH or absent, and R2 is an aldehyde functional group or a linear or branched alkane or alkene with 1 to 5 carbons and a single ester functional group.

Abstract: In an example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises a display which comprises a head-mountable display (HMD) comprises a reflective surface coupled to a face plate of the HMD. The HMD comprises a light source to project light toward the reflective surface, wherein the projected light is reflected onto a wearer of the HMD by the reflective surface. The HMD also comprises a camera to capture an image of the wearer as reflected by the projected light from the reflective surface and a processor to identify a gesture of the wearer within the captured image of the wearer.

Abstract: A compact, easily mountable door closer, particularly suited for use in cubicles provided in public washrooms, has a pivot member mounted substantially within a hollow body but has a section projecting from the body from which a door is, in use, suspended. A biasing element is provided to bias the pivot member toward a neutral position coincident with the door being closed. As the door and thus the pivot member is displaced away from the closed or neutral position to a defined angle, the biasing element and pivot member engage to provide a limit or fully open position.

Abstract: An apparatus for destroying pathogens includes a housing, a platform, and a sanitizing unit. The platform has a window configured to permit passage of ultraviolet light therethrough. The housing is configured to receive the platform. The sanitizing unit is disposed below the platform and includes a track assembly, at least one light bar coupled to the track assembly and a motor assembly configured to move the light bar along the track assembly. The light bar includes a first ultraviolet (UV) light emitting source configured to emit UV light towards the platform.

Abstract: A mechanism for determining the trustworthiness of training a first neural network, and thereby of the trained first neural network. Values of a set of weights of the first neural network are monitored during the training process. The monitored values are used to determine the trustworthiness of the training of the first neural network.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for detecting movement of a portable electronic device; receiving video data, for a first object, captured by a video capture device during the movement; and utilizing the video data, presenting a video by a display device of the portable electronic device that is viewable to a user for directing an attention of the user in connection with the first object.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto one or more surfaces of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. The apparatuses and methods may include providing a deposition device, such as a printing device; providing a transfer component; depositing a material onto a portion of the transfer component with the deposition device; modifying the portion of the transfer component with the transfer material thereon to conform the transfer component to at least a portion of one or more surfaces of the three-dimensional article; and transferring the transfer material onto the one or more surfaces of the article.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method and apparatus are configured to receive information associated with a path from a first node to a second node; and generate a set of one or more segment identifiers at least one of which is in an address space having a span in a current region in which the first node resides, and is configured for use in identifying a next region, wherein the set of one or more segment identifiers encodes the path.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to mitigate bubble formation in a liquid are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a bottom wall, a first baffle cantilevered from the bottom wall, and a second baffle cantilevered from the bottom wall. The first baffle is spaced apart from the second baffle, and the first baffle and the second baffle are positioned radially relative to an axis of rotation of the apparatus.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to metalworking fluids. This disclosure relates more particularly to water-soluble metalworking fluids that include high viscosity polymers, and that can be used in metal cold rolling operations.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating, identifying, analyzing, and quantifying biological materials from fluid samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity biological materials from complex fluids such as blood, serum, or plasma.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polypeptide modulators of complement activity, including cyclic polypeptide modulators. Included are methods of utilizing such modulators as therapeutics. Also provided are methods of measuring C5 and related complexes using C5 binding agents.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and reagents for functionalization of metallic surfaces, including platinum, gold, palladium, iridium, and rhodium. The methods and reagents provided herein use phosphonic acid or phosphonate ester reagents as a source of attachment for various functionalities, thereby allowing modification of the surface with desired properties. The modified surfaces provided herein are useful for a variety of applications, including prevention of biofouling on metallic surfaces.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for detecting, in an output space having at least one dimension, a first location of a subspace, wherein a first user interface element of a first operating instance of an operable entity is presented, based on the first location, in the subspace location and a user interface element of a second operating instance of an operable entity is presented, based on the first location, in the subspace. The method further includes receiving an indication to change the subspace and changing the subspace to have a second location in the output space, wherein the first user interface element and the second user interface element are each presented, based on the second location, in the changed subspace.

Abstract: A harvesting system includes at least one modular unit coupled to a harvester includes a drying unit to dry a harvested material introduced into the harvester including at least one rotating drum, a number of appendages extending from the at least one rotating drum, at least one sensor to determine at least one environmental state within the drying unit, and at least one environmental state adjustment device to adjust at least one environmental attribute within the drying unit. The modular unit also includes a collection unit to collect the harvested material into a unit, a first conveyor mechanism to convey the harvested material from the drying unit to the collection unit, and a control system to control at least the harvester, the drying unit, the collection unit, the first conveyor mechanism, the sensor, and the environmental state adjustment device based on a signal received from the at least one sensor.