Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods update rules engines in a distributed computer system with new rules in a lightweight, non-intrusive, real-time manner. Rules engines are subscribed to a pub/sub service for new rules pertaining to a topic. A rules manager publishes a new rule to the pub/sub service with an associated topic. The rules engines download the new rule and store the new rule in-memory for execution without downtime.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for data anomaly detection. A variable profile is generated for each variable in source data. Then, the variable profiles are provided to each of a plurality of machine learning models. Next, it is determined, with each of the plurality of machine learning models, whether each variable profile is anomalous. The determination, from each of the plurality of machine learning models, whether each variable profile is anomalous is provided to an ensemble model. The ensemble model then generates a final determination whether each variable profile is anomalous. The final determination is then reported to an analysis service.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for organizing communications of multiple communication services. Specifically, techniques are described for organizing data according to detected identities represented aggregate accounts across multiple communication services, as opposed to merely on the basis of accounts on such services. An identity-aware data management system is disclosed that can generate, on the basis of communications of a first party among multiple communication services, a reduced connection graph of the first party. The reduced connection graph of the first party can reflect second parties with whom the first party has communicated, each second party representing an aggregation of multiple accounts of a second party across communication services. The identity-aware data management system may then enable the first party to search, filter, or organize communications according to the reduced connection graph.

Abstract: Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems and methods provide continuous, “beat-to-beat” measures of blood pressure without the need for an inflatable cuff, and/or without the need for calibration of the system or method for a particular subject using a separate blood pressure measurement system. Embodiments include various wrist-worn blood pressure monitoring devices adapted to be worn on the wrist comfortably and obtain a blood pressure measurement of the radial artery that traverses the wrist. Other implementations are adapted to measure blood pressure in a variety of other blood vessels in the body, such as the carotid artery and the templar artery, to name just two of many examples. This document describes additional designs of micro-motion sensing systems for use in such non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems and methods.

Abstract: A computing device has a processor. A display is coupled to the processor. A user interface is coupled to the processor for entering data into the computing device. A memory is coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: load a plurality of two-dimensional MRI image data, the two-dimensional MRI image data taken along multiple planes to create a stack of two-dimension MRI images; load a three-dimensional anatomical model associated with an anatomical area of the two-dimensional MRI image data; segment the three-dimensional model may into multiple components, at least one of the components being modified to accurately represent the slacked two-dimensional images to form a modified three-dimensional model; and adjust at least one property on the modified three-dimensional model to form a modified anatomical model to match the medical data image.

Abstract: A computing device has a processor. A display is coupled to the processor. A user interface is coupled to the processor for entering data into the computing device. A memory is coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: generate a patient specific three-dimensional model of an anatomical area from two-dimensional data images of the anatomical area; load a patient procedure and/or surgery report; add procedural instruments and/or devices to be used based on the patient procedure and/or surgery report; and create a medical procedural animation from the patient specific three-dimensional model and the procedural instruments and/or devices.

Abstract: A computing device has a processor. A display is coupled to the processor. A user interface is coupled to the processor for entering data into the computing device. A memory is coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: load a plurality of two-dimensional MRI image data, the two-dimensional MRI image data taken along multiple planes to create a stack of two-dimension MRI images; load a three-dimensional anatomical model associated with an anatomical area of the two-dimensional MRI image data; segment the three-dimensional model may into multiple components, at least one of the components being modified to accurately represent the slacked two-dimensional images to form a modified three-dimensional model; and adjust at least one property on the modified three-dimensional model to form a modified anatomical model to match the medical data image.

Abstract: A communication session (e.g., voice or video) is established between a first party and a second party. The communication session is placed on hold or mute by the second party. While the first party is on hold or mute, an event associated with the second party is detected. For example, the second party calls a third party. In response to detecting the event associated with the second party, a progress update message is sent to first party on hold or mute. For example, the progress update message may be a voice message that states the second party (e.g., the contact center agent) is talking to a third party to resolve an issue of the first party. By sending the progress update message, the first party is apprised of the second party's progress in assisting the first party.

Abstract: A computing device has a processor. A display is coupled to the processor. A user interface is coupled to the processor for entering data into the computing device. A memory is coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: load medical image data; match the medical image data to an anatomical model stored in a database having a data set closest to the medical image data; adjust at least one property on the anatomical model to form a modified anatomical model to match the medical data image; and detect if areas on the modified anatomical model exceeds predefined ranges indicating potential injured areas.

Abstract: A computing device has a processor. A display is coupled to the processor. A user interface is coupled to the processor for entering data into the computing device. A memory is coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: load medical image data; match the medical image data to an anatomical model stored in a database having a data set closest to the medical image data; adjust at least one property on the anatomical model to form a modified anatomical model to match the medical data image; and detect if areas on the modified anatomical model exceeds predefined ranges indicating potential injured areas.

Abstract: A communication session (e.g., voice or video) is established between a first party and a second party. The communication session is placed on hold or mute by the second party. While the first party is on hold or mute, an event associated with the second party is detected. For example, the second party calls a third party. In response to detecting the event associated with the second party, a progress update message is sent to first party on hold or mute. For example, the progress update message may be a voice message that states the second party (e.g., the contact center agent) is talking to a third party to resolve an issue of the first party. By sending the progress update message, the first party is apprised of the second party's progress in assisting the first party.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for presenting a plurality of menu items on a display screen of a computing device is disclosed. The method involves a computing device programmed to display computerized graphical icons in an elastic menu strip on a display screen, and extending the elastic menu strip to include additional computerized graphical icons in a limited display screen size. The additional computerized graphical icons are presented in an additional elastic menu strip which is added as an extension to the elastic menu strip. The extension accommodates more computerized graphical icons to be displayed on the display screen and enables the activation and selection of the menu items in a single touch action.

Abstract: An intelligent sootblower that may be configured as a modification to an existing sootblower or a specially constructed sootblower that, in addition to its normal soot blowing functions, has the capability to measure the flue gas, lance tube, and/or cleaning fluid temperatures. One or more thermocouples or other temperature measuring devices are carried by the sootblower lance tube that is inserted into the boiler. This allows for the temperature of the flue gas, lance tube, and cleaning fluid to be measured as the sootblower lance tube is inserted into and retracted from the boiler. Multiple temperature measuring devices may be located on the sootblower lance to measure the temperature across heat transfer surfaces and at different locations along the lance tube. A data transfer device transmits the temperature measurements from the rotating thermocouple to a non-rotating data acquisition unit for use in boiler cleaning and other operations.

Abstract: An intelligent sootblower that may be configured as a modification to an existing sootblower or a specially constructed sootblower that, in addition to its normal soot blowing functions, has the capability to measure the flue gas, lance tube, and/or cleaning fluid temperatures. One or more thermocouples or other temperature measuring devices are carried by the sootblower lance tube that is inserted into the boiler. This allows for the temperature of the flue gas, lance tube, and cleaning fluid to be measured as the sootblower lance tube is inserted into and retracted from the boiler. Multiple temperature measuring devices may be located on the sootblower lance to measure the temperature across heat transfer surfaces and at different locations along the lance tube. A data transfer device transmits the temperature measurements from the rotating thermocouple to a non-rotating data acquisition unit for use in boiler cleaning and other operations.

Abstract: An information handling system is disclosed including a plurality of information works, at least one application, and a reverse cross-reference control subsystem. Each information work includes information, and cross-references can be between information in the respective information work. The reverse cross-reference control subsystem, in response to a user initiating use of a cross-reference, determines whether the cross-reference is associated with the at least one application, and, if so, initiates processing the application. The system, in another aspect, includes a workflow flow chart associated with an information work and a control module that initiate usage by a user of the associated workflow flow chart in response to a request therefor from the user while the user is utilizing the respective information work.

Abstract: A method and system for performing reliability analysis of disk drive failure mechanisms is provided. The information for performing the analysis is obtained in accordance with the invention from a database generated from identification information stored about individual drives, and drive families, that are deployed in the field. An error database stores error codes that are issued by a disk drive upon a particular event. These error codes are reported to a storage system administrator and recorded in the error database. The disk drive information and the error codes are mapped, and error codes are translated into failure mechanisms for a particular drive family. An analysis is performed whereby a hazard rate plot is provided for either all failure indicators or selected failure indicators or subpopulations for a particular drive family over a given time.

Abstract: A redundant power supply system with several individual power supplies, each connected to one of several power inlets. At least one power supply can be connected to a selectable one of the several power inlets by means of a steering network.

Abstract: A composite of nanoscale oxide ceramic phases is dispersed in a non-oxide ceramic matrix material. The non-oxide ceramic phase may be silicon-carbon-nitrogen-based, and imparts resistance to mechanical degradation, resistance to chemical degradation, and resistance to oxidation at temperatures up to 1800° C. The nanodispersed oxide phase is selected according to desired functional properties, including coefficient of thermal expansion, rheology, ferromagnetic and superparamagnetic properties, superdielectric properties, and superpiezolectric and electrostrictive properties. A method is provided for making a nanocomposite ceramic fiber having a nanodispersion of zirconia in a silicon-carbon-nitrogen ceramic phase. A method is provided for making a soft ferromagnetic ceramic having a nanodispersion of ferrite in a zirconia in a silicon-carbon-nitrogen ceramic phase.

Abstract: An information handling system is disclosed including a plurality of information works, at least one application, and a reverse cross-reference control subsystem. Each information work includes information, and cross-references can be between information in the respective information work. The reverse cross-reference control subsystem, in response to a user initiating use of a cross-reference, determines whether the cross-reference is associated with the at least one application, and, if so, initiates processing the application. The system, in another aspect, includes a workflow flow chart associated with an information work and a control module that initiate usage by a user of the associated workflow flow chart in response to a request therefor from the user while the user is utilizing the respective information work.

Abstract: An information supply and update system includes abase subsystem and one or more remote user devices. The remote user devices are conveniently handheld devices such as personal digital assitants, cellular telephones, smart phones, paging devices and the like that can receive, store and process information that they receive from the base subsystem. The base subsystem is configured to receive structured information directed to one or more topics, each topic including one or more sections, compress the information topic by typic, and provide the compressed topic information to the remote user devices. The remote user devices are configured receive and store the compressed topic information from the base subsystem. A user's remote user device is further configured to, in response to a request from a user identifying a particular section, enable the information from the section to be displayed on a display.