Abstract: A connector (10) includes a housing (12) with a terminal receiving cavity (22) and a wire receptacle (24) communicating with the terminal receiving cavity (22). The wire receptacle (24) includes at least one V-shaped wire support (40) for supporting a wire (50) at two circumferentially spaced positions on the wire (50). A cover (60) is mounted to the housing (12) and has at least one resiliently deflectable strain relief beam (70) that biases the wire (50) into the wire receptacle (24).

Abstract: A dispensing applicator may include a tubular container configured to contain a fluid. The container may include an inlet end and an outlet end, the container including a head member at the outlet end, the head member including a frangible region. A substantially rigid tongue may extend longitudinally through the frangible region. A fracture anvil may be engaged with the rigid tongue element and configured to fracture the frangible region without entirely separating the tongue from the head member. A cap may be secured to the inlet end of the container. A gasket placed between the inlet end and the cap, and the cap may be configured to deform the gasket such that the gasket fills any void remaining within the container after the container is filled with a predetermined volume of the fluid.

Abstract: Techniques for automatically configuring a network device are provided. In one embodiment, the network device can receive a Layer 2 discovery packet on an uplink port operable for connecting the network device to another network device. The network device can then learn VLAN information from the Layer 2 discovery packet and automatically configure one or more of its ports based on the VLAN information.

Abstract: A viewer state generator analyzes input data corresponding to a viewing of a plurality video programs via the A/V player by at least one viewer, to determine a viewer state of the at least one viewer corresponding to the plurality of video programs and to generate viewer state data that indicates the viewer state corresponding to the plurality of video programs. A recommendation selection generator processes the viewer state data, and desired viewer state data than indicates a desired viewer state to generate recommendation data indicating at least one additional video program.

Abstract: Virtual machine environments are provided in the switches that form a network, with the virtual machines executing network services previously performed by dedicated appliances. The virtual machines can be executed on a single multi-core processor in combination with normal switch functions or on dedicated services processor boards. Packet processors analyze incoming packets and add a services tag containing services entries to any packets. Each switch reviews the services tag and performs any network services resident on that switch. This allows services to be deployed at the optimal locations in the network. The network services may be deployed by use of drag and drop operations. A topology view is presented, along with network services that may be deployed. Services may be selected and dragged to a single switch or multiple switches. The management tool deploys the network services software, with virtual machines being instantiated on the switches as needed.

Abstract: A location verifier can be configured to receive a location report of a target mobile device, wherein the location report includes data characterizing a location for the target mobile device. The location verifier can also be configured to receive a list of mobile devices that are within a predefined proximity of the target mobile device. The location verifier can further be configured to interrogate each mobile device in the list of mobile devices for a list of detected devices. Each device in the list of detected devices can be detected through peer-to-peer communications.

Abstract: A method and a device for testing a performance of a wireless terminal and a computer readable storage medium are provided. The wireless terminal is placed in a first anechoic chamber and comprises m antennas, where m is a positive integer greater than 1. The method comprises steps of: S1, obtaining m pieces of antenna pattern information of the m antennas; S2, obtaining n first testing signals according to the m pieces of antenna pattern information, where n is a positive integer greater than 1; S3, feeding the n first testing signals to n testing antennas in a second anechoic chamber, and transmitting the n first testing signals to the wireless terminal by the n testing antennas; and S4, obtaining a piece of receiving information of the m antennas for the n first testing signals, and obtaining the performance of the wireless terminal according to the piece of receiving information.

Abstract: A switchable socket assembly (36) permits a power source to be changed. The switchable socket assembly (36) includes a switch guide (38) that communicates with a linear array of terminal fittings that include an output terminal fitting (12) and first and second input terminal fittings (14, 16) on opposite respective sides of the output terminal fitting (12). A switch (40) is slidable in the switch guide (38) and can be moved between first and second positions. In the first position, the switch (40) permits a fuse (30) to connect to the output terminal fitting (12) and the first input terminal fitting (14). In the second position, the switch (40) permits the fuse (30) to connect to the output terminal fitting (12) and the second input terminal fitting (16).

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system receives indexing data delineating a plurality of program segments in a video signal that each include a sequence of images of the video signal. The indexing data further indicates content contained in the plurality of program segments. A digest generator generates digest data associated with the video signal based on the indexing data, wherein the digest data indicates a plurality of digest segments that constitute a noncontiguous subset of the video signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A control system for forming a tapered structure includes a sensor providing feedback for a machine for forming a tapered structure including at least three rolls having at least one bend roll and at least two guide rolls. The guide rolls may include rollette banks having a plurality of rollettes. The machine may also include an adjustment mechanism to position at least one of the rolls, where a diameter of the tapered structure being formed is controlled by relative positions of the rolls. The machine may also include a joining element to join edges of a stock of material together as it is rolled through the rolls to form the tapered structure. The control system may also include a controller to receive feedback from the sensor and to send a control signal based on the feedback to the adjustment mechanism for positioning at least one of the rolls.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a computer program for facilitating management and processing of data relating to changing conditions of multiple subjects involved in a government-sponsored social program. The computer program is configured for implementation by a processor to display multiple subjects, which form a group of subjects involved in the government-sponsored social program, in one of a column and row format. Multiple requirements, which each are required to be satisfied within a certain deadline pursuant to the government-sponsored social program, are displayed in the other of the column and row format, such that the displayed multiple subjects and multiple requirements form a matrix. One of multiple identifiers, which are displayed at each of the intersections of the matrix, each indicate status of the requirement relevant to the associated subject, each of the multiple identifiers being visually unique to enable identification of the relevant status.

Abstract: A multi-phase SMPS has N switching circuits; a setting signal generator generating a setting signal based on an output signal of the SMPS; a clock signal generator generating a system clock signal; and a controller receiving the setting signal and the system clock signal, the controller generating N shifted phase clock signals according to the system clock signal, and the N shifted phase clock signals forming loop phase clocks, and the controller further generates N switching control signals based on the setting signal and the N shifted phase clock signals.

Abstract: There is provided a method of allowing members of a television viewing household to create individual user profiles using a plurality of input devices, the method comprising: determining the context of a user enrolment session; using the context to adapt a user enrollment to minimize operations required to complete an enrolment of the user; and generating a user hierarchy based on relationships between a plurality of user profiles according to a relationship with a television distributor and relationships between the plurality of user profiles.

Abstract: A transfer arrangement comprising a syringe (110) having a side wall defining a cavity (116) which is sealed by plunger (114), a needle (119) being connected to a second syringe end (113), an adaptor (124) having a first adaptor end (121) connecting to the second syringe end (113), the adaptor (124) extending about the needle (119), second adaptor end (123) having a luer connector (126), and a transfer member (128) having first and second transfer member ends (131, 133) with the first transfer member end (131) being connected to the second adaptor end (123) while the second transfer member end (133) receives the neck of a vial (130).

Abstract: A multi level multileaf collimator employs leaves with leaf tips having a non-square shape in a beam's eye view to improve beam shaping effect and penumbra performance. The multi level multileaf collimator includes a first multileaf collimator in a first level comprising beam blocking leaves longitudinally movable in a first direction, and a second multileaf collimator in a second level comprising beam blocking leaves longitudinally movable in a second direction. The first direction may be generally parallel with the second direction and the leaves of the first multileaf collimator may laterally offset the leaves of the second multileaf collimator. The beam blocking leaves of the first multileaf collimator may comprise an end portion having a non-square shape in a beam's eye view.

Abstract: A buckle release mechanism can be used to couple together various types of straps, webbing or belts. In one particular embodiment, the release mechanism forms part of a parachute canopy for a pilot's harness. The mechanism includes a housing with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism employs two rotatable locking pins with associated cams and openings. An opening is formed within the housing for receiving a yoke. A striker plate with opposing lugs is formed at one end of the yoke. The lugs cooperate with the locking pins to either retain or eject the striker plate within the housing.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy wire rod has a composition consisting of 0.1-1.0 mass % Mg; 0.1-1.0 mass % Si; 0.01-1.40 mass % Fe; 0.000-0.100 mass % Ti; 0.000-0.030 mass % B; 0.00-1.00 mass % Cu; 0.00-0.50 mass % Ag; 0.00-0.50 mass % Au; 0.00-1.00 mass % Mn; 0.00-1.00 mass % Cr; 0.00-0.50 mass % Zr; 0.00-0.50 mass % Hf; 0.00-0.50 mass % V; 0.00-0.50 mass % Sc; 0.00-0.50 mass % Co; 0.00-0.50 mass % Ni; and the balance being Al and incidental impurities, wherein at least one or none of Ti, B, Cu, Ag, Au, Mn, Cr, Zr, Hf, V, Sc, Co and Ni is contained in the composition. A dispersion density of an Mg2Si compound having a particle size of 0.5 ?m to 5.0 ?m is less than or equal to 3.0×10?3 particles/?m2. Each of Si and Mg at a grain boundary between crystal grains of a parent phase has a concentration of less than or equal to 2.00 mass %.

Abstract: A dispatcher circuit receives sets of instructions from an instructing entity. Instructions of the set of a first type are put into a first queue circuit, instructions of the set of a second type are put into a second queue circuit, and so forth. The first queue circuit dispatches instructions of the first type to one or more processing engines and records when the instructions of the set are completed. When all the instructions of the set of the first type have been completed, then the first queue circuit sends the second queue circuit a go signal, which causes the second queue circuit to dispatch instructions of the second type and to record when they have been completed. This process proceeds from queue circuit to queue circuit. When all the instructions of the set have been completed, then the dispatcher circuit returns an “instructions done” to the original instructing entity.

Abstract: Virtual machine environments are provided in the switches that form a network, with the virtual machines executing network services previously performed by dedicated appliances. The virtual machines can be executed on a single multi-core processor in combination with normal switch functions or on dedicated services processor boards. Packet processors analyze incoming packets and add a services tag containing services entries to any packets. Each switch reviews the services tag and performs any network services resident on that switch. This allows services to be deployed at the optimal locations in the network. The network services may be deployed by use of drag and drop operations. A topology view is presented, along with network services that may be deployed. Services may be selected and dragged to a single switch or multiple switches. The management tool deploys the network services software, with virtual machines being instantiated on the switches as needed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that includes a video codec configured to generate a processed video signal based on the image sequence. A photo generation module is configured to recognize an object of interest in the image sequence and generate photo data from a selected image in the image sequence that includes the object of interest. Other embodiments are disclosed.