Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R740XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R740XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R740XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R740XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The back reflection in photodiodes is caused by an abrupt index contrast between the input waveguide and the composite waveguide/light absorbing material. In order to improve the back reflection, it is proposed to introduce an angle between the waveguide and the leading edge of the light absorbing material. The angle will result in gradually changing the effective index between the index of the waveguide and the index of the composite section, and consequently lower the amount of light reflecting back.

Abstract: A pupil-replicating waveguide suitable for operation with a coherent light source is disclosed. A waveguide body has opposed surfaces for guiding a beam of image light. An out-coupling element is disposed in an optical path of the beam for out-coupling portions of the beam at a plurality of spaced apart locations along the optical path. Electrodes are coupled to at least a portion of the waveguide body for modulating an optical path length of the optical path of the beam to create time-varying phase delays between the portions of the beam out-coupled by the out-coupling element.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method for generating verified software application tests, the method comprising: acquiring a computer readable model representing a functionality of a software application to be tested; generating, based at least partly on the model, a test template for generating a plurality of verified software application tests, the test template comprising a plurality of data input fields for data values and defining data value constraints for the data values; obtaining user data input regarding a data input field; determining whether said user data input defines a data value of the data input field according to the data value constraints; in response to determining that said user data input does not define a data value according to the data value constraints, adjusting one or more data values of the test template such that said data value constraints are met; and generating, based on the test template, at least one software application test meeting the data value constraints.

Abstract: Embodiments can identify requests that may be tied to a DDOS attack. For example, the primary identifiers (e.g., a source address) of requests for a network resource (e.g., an entire website or a particular element of the website) can be tracked. In one embodiment, a statistical analysis of how often a particular source address (or other primary identifier) normally makes a request can be used to identify source addresses that make substantially more requests. A normal amount can correspond to an average number of request that a source address makes. According to some embodiments, a system can use statistical analysis methods on various request data in web server logs to identify potential attacks and send data concerned potential attacks to an HBA system for further analysis.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for operating an engine that includes a knock control system that may determine contributions of individual noise sources to an engine background noise level. The contributions of the individual noise sources may be the basis for establishing the presence or absence of knock in one or more engine cylinders.

Abstract: An electronic candle produces light using light emitting diodes (LEDs) or other electronic sources of light, rather than a flame, and is intended to operate the LEDs in a fashion that simulates a burning candle. The electronic candle includes a base and LEDs within a bulb and surrounded by a dome to provide a diffusing effect for light generated within the electronic candle. A memory accessible by a processor contains stored programming instructions causing the LEDs to illuminate under control of the processor, in accordance with particular modes of operation, varying from one mode to another after brief periods of time and in a random way. Each mode defines an apparent flame position having a radial position, angular position, and intensity of the simulated flame.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to novel systems and methods that incorporate advanced inference algorithms can be developed to detect floating neutrals using phasor measurements. In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to the use of phasor measurements to detect and localize floating neutrals in a distributed power network.

Abstract: A programmable polarity module that permits rapid on-demand control of the polarities assigned to the welding electrodes retained on a welding gun is disclosed. The programmable polarity module is electrically connectable to the welding gun and a direct current power supply unit to provide direct current to the welding electrodes for exchange during spot welding. A first interchangeable polarity output lug and a second interchangeable polarity output lug of the programmable polarity module permit the polarities of the welding electrodes to be switched without having to electrically disconnect the module from the welding gun.

Abstract: A front hood latch release system includes a primary latch and a secondary latch securing the front hood. A first handle is disposed within a vehicle cabin and linked to actuate the primary latch. An emergency handle is disposed within a compartment covered by the front hood and linked to actuate the primary latch. A secondary handle is accessible from outside the vehicle cabin and linked to actuate the secondary latch.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV474834. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV474834, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV474834 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV474834 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV474834.

Abstract: A temperature monitoring system for monitoring a temperature status of an item from a location different than a location at which the item is located is disclosed. The temperature monitoring system includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a first unit removably engageable with the top surface of the base in at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The first unit is configured to monitor a measured temperature, to display information regarding the measured temperature, and/or to transmit temperature information to a user device. The temperature monitoring system may also include at least one thermal or temperature probe configured to measure the temperature of the item, including a probe tip, probe wire, and probe plug. The temperature monitoring system may also include one or more probe supports configured to releasably attach to the base and configured to releasably retain a thermal probe thereon.

Abstract: A method, a computer-readable medium, and a device for dynamically identifying criticality of services and data sources. Service-related metrics are received from all IoT network elements in a network. The service-related metrics are parsed to extrapolate a network topology. From the topology, a set of critical service delivery points are determined based on data extracted from the service-related metrics. The critical service delivery points may be monitored for service interruptions and alerts may be generated in response to interruptions. Additionally the extrapolated network topology may be compared to a previously recorded topology of the network, and based on the delta, alerts may be generated when the delta meets a threshold.

Abstract: Plant metabolism and alkaloid levels can be regulated by transcription factors that regulate the nicotinic alkaloid biosynthetic pathway. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a transcription factor that negatively regulates alkaloid biosynthesis, such as nicotine biosynthesis.

Abstract: A method of dynamic binding and unbinding thin logical storage volumes to data volumes stored in a storage array includes creating a snapshot copy of a user file system, storing the snapshot copy of the user file system in a data volume in the storage array, and binding a logical storage volume to the data volume. The logical storage volume is then used, by a snapshot file system, to access the data volume. If the data volume is not accessed for a period of time, the logical storage volume is unbound from the data volume while maintaining the snapshot copy of the user file system in the data volume. If an access event later occurs on the data volume, a second logical storage volume is bound to the data volume and used by the snapshot file system to access the data volume in connection with the access event.

Abstract: A computing system includes a processor and memory coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the processor provide a user interface module. The user interface module is configured to generate a tracker definition user interface having a threat parameter selection user interface element configured to receive a selection of at least one threat parameter, the tracker definition user interface also having a threat value user interface element configured to receive input specifying a threat value to match for the specified at least one threat parameter. The processor is configured to save a tracker based on the selection of at least one threat parameter and the threat value, and wherein the processor is configured to access a threat data store and execute the tracker against the threat data store to provide a tracker result.

Abstract: A route examination system determines a characteristic of a vehicle system traveling over a segment of a route under inspection, a characteristic of the route, and/or a characteristic of movement of the vehicle system over the segment of the route. The system also detects acoustic sounds generated by movement of the vehicle system over the segment of the route. The system selects a baseline signature representative of acoustic sounds generated by movement of the vehicle system or another vehicle system over a healthy segment of the route, and determines that the segment of the route under inspection is damaged based on a comparison between the baseline signature and the acoustic sounds generated by the movement of the vehicle system over the segment of the route under inspection.

Abstract: According to at least one aspect, a system is provided. The system comprises a rotation device configured to rotate an object about an axis; a plurality of imaging sensors configured to image the object and comprising two imaging sensors that are disposed a fixed distance apart; and a computing device configured to: control the plurality of imaging sensors to capture a first set of images of the object in a first position; control the rotation device to rotate the object from the first position to a second position; control the plurality of imaging sensors to capture a second set of images of the object in the second position; generate a 3-dimensional (3D) model of the object using the first and second sets of images; and identify a scale of the 3D model of the object using the fixed distance.

Abstract: A modular fuselage for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a battery module, an avionics module, and a mission payload module. The battery module houses a battery to power the UAV. The avionics module houses flight control circuitry of the UAV. The mission payload module houses equipment associated with a mission of the UAV. The battery module, the avionics module, and the mission payload module are detachable from each other and mechanically securable to each other to contiguously form at least a portion of the modular fuselage of the UAV.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for injecting elements into artificial intelligence content. According to some examples, content generated from an artificial intelligence source is received, facts are determined from the content, and terms are selected for use based on the facts. The terms are used to modify or are added to the content to generate modified artificial intelligence content.