Abstract: A computer system for real-time generation of location establishment severity profile alert based on aggregated quality-data corresponding to a plurality of location establishments is provided herein. A computer system provides for the electronic intake, and aggregate analysis of quality-data for establishment locations. Quality-data is accessed from one or more sources, and corresponds to multiple establishment locations. The system stores quality-data events identifying received quality-data, with a stored representation of a quality-data event's severity level. The system aggregates the stored quality-data events for example by calculating aggregate severity values associated with groups of establishment locations. In some embodiments, quality-data and/or aggregate severity values are normalized according to one or more factors, such as historic geographic data.

Abstract: An industrial fabric/belt including spiral coils shaped as a symbol for infinity or a lemniscate, i.e., infinity elements, are joined to each other with a pintle. A fabric element is configured as a continuous loop to form an industrial fabric employing a plurality of infinity coil elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing includes: a build chamber including a build platform; a material dispenser configured to distribute a layer of powdered material over the build platform; a mirror arranged over the build platform and defining a mirrored planar surface; a first laser output optic configured to output a first energy beam toward the mirror; a second laser output optic adjacent the first laser output optic and configured to output a second energy beam toward the mirror; a first actuator configured to maneuver the first laser output optic and the second laser output optic relative to the build platform; a lens arranged between the mirror and the build platform; and a second actuator configured to maneuver the mirror to scan the first and second energy beams across the lens, the lens outputting the first energy beam and the second energy beam toward and substantially normal to the build platform.

Abstract: A stove comprising a stove body defining an interior cooking chamber, and a plurality of removable leg assemblies for supporting the stove body. Each leg assembly includes a removable leg, and a coupling member for coupling the removable leg to the stove body. The coupling member is configured to provide an adjustable length.

Abstract: A zoom lens consists of, in order from the object side, a first lens unit having a positive refractive power, a second lens unit having a negative refractive power, a third lens unit having a positive refractive power, a fourth lens unit having a negative refractive power, and a fifth lens unit having a positive refractive power. The first lens unit and the second lens unit move during zooming from the wide angle end to the telephoto end. The zoom lens satisfies the following conditional expressions (1), (2), and (3): ft/fw>6.0??(1), Fno(T)<3.5??(2),and ?d/ft<0.6??(3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying a gas stream comprising hydrogen sulfide or mercaptans, or mixtures thereof. The gas stream can be a sour natural gas stream, a landfill gas or an industrial gas stream. The process comprises contacting the gas stream at effective absorption conditions including an absorption temperature less than about 300° C. with a solid absorbent effective to absorb the hydrogen sulfide, or mercaptans or mixtures thereof to provide a purified gas stream. Method is useful for treating gas streams having up to 90 vol-% hydrogen sulfide, or treating highly pure hydrogen streams. The invention is useful as a guard bed for fuel cells and sensitive laboratory instruments. The invention can also be employed to treat steam reformer product hydrogen streams without the need for further compression of the product hydrogen streams.

Abstract: In accordance with some implementations, a method for evaluating large scale computer systems based on performance is disclosed. A large scale, distributed memory computer system receives topology data, wherein the topology data describes the connections between the plurality of switches and lists the nodes associated with each switch. Based on the received topology data, the system performs a data transfer test for each of the pair of switches. The test includes transferring data between a plurality of nodes and determining a respective overall test result value reflecting overall performance of a respective pair of switches for a plurality of component tests. The system determines that the pair of switches meets minimum performance standards by comparing the overall test result value against an acceptable test value. If the overall test result value does not meet the minimum performance standards, the system reports the respective pair of switches as underperforming.

Abstract: One variation of a method for controlling construction of a part over a build platform within a laser sintering device including an opaque door configured to seal the build platform within a build chamber includes: setting a lamp within the build chamber to an off state; detecting electromagnetic radiation within the build chamber based on an output of an optical sensor within the build chamber; in response to detection of electromagnetic radiation above a threshold flux, interrupting construction of the part within the build chamber; in response to detection of electromagnetic radiation below the threshold flux, setting the lamp to an on state to illuminate the build chamber; at an image sensor within the build chamber, capturing a digital image of the laser sintering site; and rendering the digital image on a digital display arranged on an exterior surface of the laser sintering device.

Abstract: A signal generating circuit comprises a signal synchronizing module and a control circuit. The signal synchronizing module includes: a first delay path for delaying a target signal to generate a first delayed target signal by utilizing a first delay amount; a second delay path for delaying the target signal to generate a second delayed target signal by utilizing a second delay amount larger than the first delay amount; and a logic module, for gating the target signal to generate a first output signal according to the first delayed target signal, or gating the target signal to generate a second output signal according to the second delayed target signal. The control circuit controls the signal synchronizing module to output one of the first output signal and the second output signal according to phase difference between the target signal and a reference signal.

Abstract: A bone void filling prosthesis including a body and at least one leg. The body has a frustoconical profile, a length defined between a first end and a second end, and an aperture extending through the entirety of the length. The aperture defines a sidewall having a thickness spanning between an outer surface and an inner surface of the body. The at least one leg has a frustoconical profile, and a first and second end. The at least one leg is coupled to and extends away from the body such that the first end of the at least one leg is disposed between the first and second ends of the body.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting a user in the checkout process for purchasing multiple items on the Internet is provided. The system and method server directs the user through the checkout process for purchasing each of the multiple items, either by way of directing the user to each vendor's website, or by way of a single checkout at the server. The system and method may also include means for presenting the user with coupons and rebate information available for the items, and for applying loyalty cards and redemption points or bonuses specific to the vendors that the user has selected for purchasing the items.

Abstract: The present invention is an image pickup apparatus including: an image processing section configured to be capable of outputting a cut-off image (cropped image) corresponding to an optical image formed on a specified area of an image pickup device; an image display device; a touch panel provided on the image display device; and a control section; wherein if the touch panel detects a drag operation during a live view display operation being performed on the image display device, the specified area is caused to relatively move with respect to the optical image according to a movement direction and movement distance of the drag operation.

Abstract: A method implemented in a delegating server for binding a device identity to a software application comprises receiving registration data from a client device executing a software application and assigning a device identifier to the client device and registering the client device with the delegating server based on the registration data. The method further comprises facilitating communication between the client device and the service provider based on the device identifier, wherein the delegating server is located between the client device and the service provider.

Abstract: An adaptive router anticipates possible future congestion and enables selection of an alternative route before the congestion occurs, thereby avoiding the congestion. The adaptive router may use a primary route until it predicts congestion will occur. The adaptive router measures packet traffic volume, such as flit volume, on a primary network interface to anticipate the congestion. The adaptive router maintains a trailing sum of the number of flits handled by the primary network interface over a trailing time period. If the sum exceeds a threshold value, the adaptive router assumes the route will become congested, and the adaptive router enables considering routing future packets, or at least the current packet, over possible secondary routes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive-backed printed pressure sensitive cut label assembly with easy temporary removability, wherein the portion of the label forming the label stock may be printed on the back- or reverse-side of the label face stock and whereby the printed surface is applied with a hot melt or acrylic adhesive that ensures easy short-term removability from a container surface and reapplication thereto. The label stock is laminated to a base stock comprising a paper or polymeric release liner coated with silicone or other adhesive release coating. During manufacturing of the label assembly, the label stock and base stock are simultaneously fed to laminating rollers following a die-cutting process, whereby the two are joined. One feature of the invention is the ease of temporary removability after application to the surface of a container whereby there is no adhesion of the ink printed on the label to the container surface itself.

Abstract: A polyimide compound with a large side chain R and R? is provided. The large side chain would interrupt the symmetry and regularity of polyimide compound. The polyimide compound has the general formula shown as formula (I) below: The functional group R and R? are selecting individually from the group consisting: ?-substitution cycloalkene with at least a tertiary carbon atom, cycloalkene with at least a tertiary carbon atom, cycloalkane with at least a tertiary carbon atom, ?-substitution phenyl, phenyl, ?-substitution naphthalyl, naphthalyl, ?-substitution phenanthrenyl, phenanthrenyl, ?-substitution anthracenyl, anthracenyl, ?-substitution adamantyl, adamantyl, ?-substitution diamantyl and diamantyl.

Abstract: Data state rollover is performed based on data state snapshots and deltas. A series of snapshots is taken of the current data state, an original data state, and data states in between. Deltas are then generated between two sequential snapshots. This results in numerous deltas which represent the difference between consecutive snapshots. Once the deltas are acquired, the deltas may be stored along with the snapshot of the present data state. As such, previous data states may be rolled back to by determining the number of deltas to apply to the current data state to achieve the desired previous data state. In cases where the rollback or rollover fails, deltas may be played against the current data state to a point where the last known trusted and working data point existed.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. A transparent substrate is provided. An optical coating is formed on the transparent substrate. The optical coating includes a plurality of plate-shaped silicon dioxide particles.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for managing transceiver resources in a wireless network are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a transceiver resource manager (MXRM) dynamically adapts the number of transceivers to an offered load. A node computes the number of transceiver it needs based on queue depth and queue usage. MXRM then shares the number of the transceivers to be requested, A, with next-hop neighbors. A node assigns X transceivers such that X is the maximum of their own A value and the highest A value they receive if they are next-hop targets. MXRM processes requests for additional transceivers from nodes and previous-hop neighbors such that the sender-receiver pair assigns a compatible number of transceivers. MXRM is also used to drive frequency assignments to increase capacity along the traffic flows. Therefore, MXRM adapts transceiver assignments to the traffic paths.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a monitor mounting apparatus for disposing on a working surface. The mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting unit, and a tilt bracket. The base is arranged on the working surface and has at least one guiding member. The adjusting unit includes at least one sliding member and at least one connecting member interconnected. The sliding member may be slidably arranged on the guiding member. The tilt bracket has an outer end portion and at least one connecting portion. The connecting portion is pivotally connected to the connecting member, and the outer end portion is defined on one end of the tilt bracket away from the connecting member. The tilt bracket may be oriented at various angular and vertical positions. The user may adjust the monitor mounting apparatus to suit the person's needs.