Abstract: A distributed node service management system utilizes multiple existing processor nodes of a distributed computing system, in support of the primary data processing functions of the distributed computing system. The distributed node service management system coordinates and manages service functions on behalf of processor nodes of the distributed computing system. Other features and aspects may be realized, depending upon the particular application.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing Praziquantel, in particular (R)-Praziquantel and analogues thereof in a stereoselective manner. One method involves asymmetric hydrogenation of the following intermediate compound and subsequent cyclization.

Abstract: A sensor unit (10) for detecting a gas is configured with a pressure-tight measuring channel (11), with a gas inlet (12) for introducing the gas into the measuring channel, with a gas outlet (13) for removing the gas from the measuring channel, and with a pump unit (14) for evacuating the measuring channel. The measuring channel has a gas sensor (15) for detecting the gas and a heating unit (16) for heating the gas sensor. The sensor unit (10) is configured to be operated in a measuring mode and in a regeneration mode. The measuring channel (11) is evacuated and the gas sensor (15) is heated in the regeneration mode.

Abstract: For calculating a deployment risk is disclosed, a processor generates a Software Defined Storage (SDS) solution for an SDS deployment. The processor further calculates a deployment risk for the SDS solution using a trade-off analytics function. In response to the deployment risk not exceeding a risk threshold, the processor deploys the SDS solution.

Abstract: Embodiments for exchanging data information packets, by a processor device, include writing an Internet Protocol (IP) information unit received by a host node executing a Fibre Connection (FICON) software library to a transport layer by converting the IP information unit to FICON payload and placing the FICON payload into a shared memory space of the host node; and transmitting data including the IP information unit to a target node by accessing the FICON payload in the shared memory by a FICON adapter of the host node and transferring the FICON payload to the target node over a FICON network.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program product embodiments for exchanging data information packets, by a processor device, include receiving an Internet Protocol (IP) information unit by a host node executing a Fibre Connection (FICON) software library; writing the IP information unit to a transport layer; and transmitting data including the IP information unit to a target node over a FICON network.

Abstract: A method for preventing unauthorized access to and/or modification of a page of a device and/or system according to one embodiment includes presenting a question via a graphical user interface; receiving a response to the question; allowing access to and/or modification of the page when the response to the question includes the answer; and not allowing access to and/or modification of the page when the response to the question does not include the answer. An answer to the question includes a characteristic of the device and/or system.

Abstract: Call-home systems are configured and utilized. A log file is presented on a user interface of a computing device. One or more interactions that are associated with one or more instructions to modify the log file are detected on the user interface. One or more modifications to the log file are applied to the log file based on the one or more interactions. The one or more modifications include at least one of a modification that omits information from the log file, a modification that redacts information in the log file, and a modification that obfuscates information in the log file. The modified version of the log file is transferred to a call-home server based on one or more data transfer options.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing Praziquantel, in particular (R)-Praziquantel and analogues thereof in a stereoselective manner. One method involves asymmetric hydrogenation of the following intermediate compound and subsequent cyclization.

Abstract: An electromagnetic drive for implementing a linear motion includes an electromagnet having a coil, a core and an armature able to move linearly along a symmetrical axis of the core, wherein an air gap is formed between the core and the armature. With the objective of providing for simple, compact, cost-effective and flexible use of the electromagnetic drive in high-pressure systems as well as a concurrent exact positioning of the piston at any given position at optimized extension speed, it is provided for the air gap to exhibit a base and two limbs running symmetrically to the symmetrical axis as well as an essentially frustoconical cross-section in longitudinal section and for the limbs to be arranged relative to the symmetrical axis of the core so as to form an angle ?.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oven, especially to a domestic oven, which has a control panel comprising a user interface (1) for inputting data (D) into the control panel, wherein the user interface (1) comprises: at least one display element (2) for displaying data, wherein data (D) can be displayed on the display element (2) at a location (Z) on the display element (2) at a predetermined first axial position (x) and a predetermined second axial position (y), wherein the direction of the first (x) and of the second (y) axial positions are perpendicular to another, selecting means (3, 4) for selecting the location (Z) on the display element (2) by selecting or pretending a definite first (x) and second (y) position for a cursor (5), wherein at least one of the selecting means (3, 4) are established as a slider element extending in a longitudinal direction (L) and having a surface (6) sensitive for touching with a finger (7) of the user, wherein a control unit is arranged to position the cursor (5) in a position

Abstract: For validating a Software Defined Storage (SDS) solution based on SDS field data, a processor analyzes the SDS field data for a given SDS solution with a log analytics function. The SDS solution has not been validated with a test suite. The processor further validates the given SDS solution based on the SDS field data.

Abstract: For deploying a validated Software Defined Storage (SDS) solution, a processor generates one or more desired Software SDS parameters for an SDS deployment. In addition, the processor identifies a validated SDS solution from the SDS repository that satisfies a filter threshold for the SDS parameters. In response to identifying the validated SDS solution, the processor deploys the validated SDS solution.

Abstract: For calculating a deployment risk is disclosed, a processor generates a Software Defined Storage (SDS) solution for an SDS deployment. The processor further calculates a deployment risk for the SDS solution using a trade-off analytics function. In response to the deployment risk not exceeding a risk threshold, the processor deploys the SDS solution.

Abstract: Security and privacy controls for remote-access support services are provided. A system management policy that is associated with a customer system is identified. A remote-access session is initiated. A first command for execution on the customer system is received via the remote-access session. It is determined that the first command complies with the system management policy, and in response, the first command is executed on the customer system. A first unit of data generated in response to executing the first command is identified. It is determined that providing the first unit of data to a remote-access support system complies with the system management policy. The first unit of data is provided to the remote-access support system via the remote-access session.

Abstract: A method includes a computing device receiving at least one sensor reading from at least one sensor on a user's device; the computing device determining at least one setting on the user's device based upon the received at least one sensor reading; the computing device detecting a change from the at least one sensor that could affect an optimal setting for the determined at least one setting; and notifying a user that the detected change has occurred.

Abstract: A gas-measuring chip (10), used with a gas-measuring device (100) of a portable chip measurement system, has a carrier (11) and measuring channels (20, 20?, 20?). A regenerable, nonconsumable sensor (30, 30?, 30?) is arranged in each measuring channel. A method includes inserting the gas-measuring chip (10) into the gas-measuring device (100) and connecting one measuring channel of the gas-measuring chip (10) to a pumping system (120, 121) of the gas-measuring device (100). A measurement is carried out with a first measuring channel (20, 20?, 20?) with a switching over to a measuring channel different from the first measuring channel. The sensors (30, 30?, 30?) of the measuring channel used last is regenerated and optionally simultaneously there is a measurement with the measuring channel switched over to. There is a switching over to a measuring channel, which is different from the measuring channel last used for the measurement.

Abstract: A gas sensor 10 has a measuring channel 11 with a gas inlet 12 and with a gas outlet 13, at least one receptor layer 20, a reference electrode 30 and a voltage-controlled analysis unit 50. The reference electrode 30 is capacitively coupled with the receptor layer 20. The reference electrode 30 is connected to the analysis unit 50 in an electrically conductive manner. The receptor layer 20 is formed in measuring channel 11. The measuring channel 11 forms a dielectric layer between the receptor layer 20 and the reference electrode 30. The receptor layer 20 has a support 21 and an analyte-binding layer 22. The present invention provides for the analyte-binding layer 22 to be a self-assembling monolayer (SAM).

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a guided missile launch system comprising a launch tube with a guided missile space for receiving a guided missile and with a cartridge space for receiving a blank cartridge, further comprising a handle piece mountable on the launch tube and separable from the launch tube, the handle piece having a striking pin system for firing the blank cartridge.

Abstract: Call-home systems are configured and utilized. A log file is presented on a user interface of a computing device. One or more interactions that are associated with one or more instructions to modify the log file are detected on the user interface. One or more modifications to the log file are applied to the log file based on the one or more interactions. The one or more modifications include at least one of a modification that omits information from the log file, a modification that redacts information in the log file, and a modification that obfuscates information in the log file. The modified version of the log file is transferred to a call-home server based on one or more data transfer options.