Abstract: Filename-based malware pre-scanning is described herein. A method as described herein can include obtaining, by a device operatively coupled to a processor, a malware scan request for a first file in a directory of a file system, the first file having a first filename belonging to a filename sequence; appending, by the device, the first file to a first malware scan queue; and appending, by the device, respective second files in the directory to a second malware scan queue that is distinct from the first malware scan queue, wherein the respective second files are distinct from the first file and have respective second filenames belonging to the filename sequence.

Abstract: Filename-based malware pre-scanning is described herein. A method as described herein can include establishing sequential malware scanning for respective files in a first directory of a file system according to filenames of the respective files; comparing an elapsed time since a previous malware scan for a first file of the respective files in the first directory having a first filename in a filename sequence to a scan age threshold associated with a scheduled malware scan task for the first directory; and, in response to the elapsed time since the previous malware scan for the first file being determined to be less than the scan age threshold, removing the scheduled malware scan task with respect to the first file and at least one second file of the respective files in the first directory having respective second filenames in the filename sequence.

Abstract: Efficient heartbeat with remote servers by network-attached storage (NAS) cluster nodes is provided herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include a node assignment component that generates assignments for NAS nodes resulting in respective associated NAS nodes, the assignments associating respective ones of the NAS nodes with respective distinct anti-malware servers, and a heartbeat messaging component that instructs the respective associated NAS nodes to transmit heartbeat request messages to the respective distinct anti-malware servers according to the assignments.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and distributing content and aggregation of data in a plurality of observation platforms are disclosed. A message is generated with content at a content distribution manager. A delivery of the message is scheduled and a plurality of specified devices are specified for delivery in a plurality of observation platforms at a designated time and/or location(s) via the content distribution manager, wherein the plurality of observation platforms are capable of receiving a signal from a first mobile device with a first characteristic that corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic that corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first mobile device and relaying the signal to a destination based on the first characteristic and/or the second characteristic. The message is delivered to the plurality of observation platforms which relays the message to the plurality of specified devices at the designated time.

Abstract: Server selection for optimized malware scanning on network-attached storage systems is provided herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include a load determination component that determines respective available capacities of anti-malware servers based on loading information obtained from the anti-malware servers and a task assignment component that assigns a malware scan task to a selected anti-malware server of the anti-malware servers based on the respective available capacities of the anti-malware servers.

Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.

Abstract: Malware scan status determination for network-attached storage systems is provided herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include a data creation component that creates a scan status data structure associated with a network-attached storage (NAS) device, the scan status data structure comprising respective records that indicate a file identifier and a malware scan status for respective files stored on the NAS device, and a data update component that updates a record in the scan status data structure corresponding to a target file stored on the NAS device in response to receiving a malware scan result for the target file.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to conformation-specific antibodies that can bind to and neutralize the activity of phosphorylated-Threonine 231-tau protein (pT231-tau). The antibodies of the present technology are useful in methods for treating a neurological disorder associated with elevated cis-pT231-tau protein expression in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: An adaptive connection policy for dynamic load balancing of client connections is provided herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include a watermarking component that defines operating ranges and connection policies for respective performance parameters associated with the data storage system, a performance monitoring component that tracks respective performances of computing nodes of the data storage system with respect to the respective performance parameters, and a policy selection component that selects a connection policy for a performance parameter of the respective performance parameters, resulting in a selected connection policy, in response to a performance of at least one computing node of the data storage system being outside of an operating range of the operating ranges for the performance parameter.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for sending information in an observation platform. A determination is made, at an observation platform, that a first communication device associated with a first user is located in an environment. A determination is made, at the observation platform, that the first communication device is located in proximity to a second communication device associated with a second user. Speech information is sent to the first communication device for the first user to use in communicating with the second user.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and distributing content and aggregation of data in a plurality of observation platforms are disclosed. A message is generated with content at a content distribution manager. A delivery of the message is scheduled and a plurality of specified devices are specified for delivery in a plurality of observation platforms at a designated time and/or location(s) via the content distribution manager, wherein the plurality of observation platforms are capable of receiving a signal from a first mobile device with a first characteristic that corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic that corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first mobile device and relaying the signal to a destination based on the first characteristic and/or the second characteristic. The message is delivered to the plurality of observation platforms which relays the message to the plurality of specified devices at the designated time.

Abstract: In a method of structured communications, responsive to a user interacting with an observation platform via a software application installed on a first communication device belonging to the user, a signal is received by a computer system of the observation platform. The computer system is associated with an organization. The computer system identifies credentials of the user. The computer system accesses a profile associated with the credentials the user. The profile includes a history of the user's activities associated with the organization. The computer system utilizes the profile of the user to determine a person representing the organization to place in contact with the user via the first communication device.

Abstract: Priority scanning of files written by malicious users in a data storage system is described herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a user lookup component that obtains identities of users that have made at least one modification to a first file stored on the data storage system, resulting in a set of modifying users; a comparison component that compares respective modifying users of the set of modifying users to respective malicious users of a set of malicious users; and a scan priority component that, in response to the comparison component identifying at least one match between a modifying user of the set of modifying users and a malicious user of the set of malicious users, assigns a first scan priority to the first file that is higher than a second scan priority assigned to a second, different file stored on the data storage system.

Abstract: Identification and control of malicious users on a data storage system is described herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a file tracking component that records identities of users that have made at least one modification to a file stored on the data storage system, resulting in a set of recorded users; a user monitor component that increments respective malware counts associated with respective users of the set of recorded users in response to a malware scan of the file indicating that the file contains malware; and an access control component that restricts usage of the data storage system by a first user of the set of recorded users in response to a malware count associated with the first user exceeding a first threshold.

Abstract: In a method of structured communications in an observation platform a signal from a first communication device is received at a second communication device that is associated with a computer system. The computer system is associated with an organization, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device. The computer system derives a query from the signal, wherein the query is related to the organization. The computer system determines a plurality of persons representing the organization to respond to the query, wherein the determining is based on a factor related to the plurality of persons representing the organization. The signal is forwarded to a plurality of communication devices associated with the plurality of persons representing the organization.

Abstract: A method for collecting data and deriving performance metrics for one or more users within an observation platform environment is described. The method includes recognizing a user identity based on signals from the communications device; Capturing a user's voice message and the secondary signal indicative of the location of the communications device or the relative proximity of the communications device to other devices; Deriving statistical data comprising: primary statistics, secondary statistics, and higher-order statistics from the secondary signal and voice message; and Storing the user identity, the voice message, the location of the communications device, and the statistical data in a database forming a user record, wherein the user record is processed by an inference engine to derive performance information about the user.

Abstract: In a method of using an observation platform to determine relative expertise of enterprise employees, a computer system of the observation platform monitors communications from and to a plurality of communication devices which have been routed through a radio access point associated with the computer system. Each of the communication devices is associated with a user who is an employee in an enterprise. The computer system extracts information from the communications including identities of the users. The computer system measures performance of a plurality of the users based on aspects of the extracted information which are related to questions on one or more of products and processes of the enterprise, wherein the questions are posed and responded to via the communications devices. The computer system assigns a numerical ranking of the measured performance by each of the measured users, with respect to other measured users, at responding to the questions.

Abstract: An adaptive connection policy for dynamic load balancing of client connections is provided herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include a watermarking component that defines operating ranges and connection policies for respective performance parameters associated with the data storage system, a performance monitoring component that tracks respective performances of computing nodes of the data storage system with respect to the respective performance parameters, and a policy selection component that selects a connection policy for a performance parameter of the respective performance parameters, resulting in a selected connection policy, in response to a performance of at least one computing node of the data storage system being outside of an operating range of the operating ranges for the performance parameter.

Abstract: Efficient heartbeat with remote servers by network-attached storage (NAS) cluster nodes is provided herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include a node assignment component that generates assignments for NAS nodes resulting in respective associated NAS nodes, the assignments associating respective ones of the NAS nodes with respective distinct anti-malware servers, and a heartbeat messaging component that instructs the respective associated NAS nodes to transmit heartbeat request messages to the respective distinct anti-malware servers according to the assignments.

Abstract: Server selection for optimized malware scanning on network-attached storage systems is provided herein. A data storage system as described herein can include a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include a load determination component that determines respective available capacities of anti-malware servers based on loading information obtained from the anti-malware servers and a task assignment component that assigns a malware scan task to a selected anti-malware server of the anti-malware servers based on the respective available capacities of the anti-malware servers.