Abstract: I/O storage processing behavior is controlled on a storage system based on an application instance of an I/O request. I/O storage processing behavior may be associated with application instances on a host by creating a table or other data structure that assigns identifiers to each application instance and specifies associate behavior(s) with the application instance. The table may associate behavior to application instances based on logical groupings of application instances, which may be based on existing defined groups or other logical entities, for example, a container or VM. A host may communicate the table to a storage system, and the storage system may store information from the table. An I/O request on the host may be tagged with an ID from the table, and sent to the storage system, which controls the I/O storage processing of the I/O request according to the tagged ID.

Abstract: A method is provided for collecting trace data items generated by a plurality of trace points, the method comprising: allocating a ring buffer in a first memory, the ring buffer including a plurality of trace buffers; when any of the trace points is executed, storing a trace data item generated by the trace point in one of the plurality of trace buffers that is identified by a given value of a ring pointer; retrieving the trace data item from the trace buffer based on at least one of: (i) a first timestamp that is generated when the trace data item is stored in the trace buffer, and (ii) a second timestamp indicating a time when the ring pointer was assigned the given value; and storing the retrieved trace data item in a second memory device.

Abstract: An architecture and processes enable computer learning and developing an understanding of arbitrary natural language text through collaboration with humans in the context of joint problem solving. The architecture ingests the text and then syntactically and semantically processes the text to infer an initial understanding of the text. The initial understanding is captured in a story model of semantic and frame structures. The story model is then tested through computer generated questions that are posed to humans through interactive dialog sessions. The knowledge gleaned from the humans is used to update the story model as well as the computing system's current world model of understanding. The process is repeated for multiple stories over time, enabling the computing system to grow in knowledge and thereby understand stories of increasingly higher reading comprehension levels.

Abstract: A load control device may utilize a feedback signal representative of an average magnitude of the load current conducted through an electrical load to control the amount of power delivered to the electrical load. The feedback signal may be generated based on a sense signal that is electrically isolated from the line voltage input of the load control device. Depending on the operational characteristics of the electrical load, the feedback signal may be generated using different techniques. In one example technique, the sense signal may be integrated and filtered to derive the feedback signal. In another example technique, the sense signal may be used in conjunction with an input power of the load control device and an efficiency parameter of the load control device to derive the feedback signal. In yet another example technique, values derived from the foregoing two techniques may be blended together to obtain the feedback signal.

Abstract: A container closure and methods are disclosed for providing visible evidence of removal of the closure from a container after installation by a manufacturer. The closure includes tamper evidence bridges comprising small tabs of material that extend from a bottom-most edge of the closure to a tamper evidence ledge of the container. The bridges break when the closure is rotated relative to the tamper evidence ledge, thereby providing readily visible evidence that the closure has been removed after installation by the manufacturer. In some embodiments, a tamper evidence closure engages with threads of a finish of the container. Cam locks around the perimeter of the tamper evidence closure are permanently flared by cams on the finish during loosening of the closure. Outward flaring of the cam locks provides a visual indication that the tamper evidence closure has been loosened after installation by a manufacturer.

Abstract: A transmission includes a selectable one-way clutch with an active state and a passive state. To avoid occupant discomfort and hardware damage, transitions from the passive state to the active state must only be commanded when no or very little slip is present across the selectable one-way clutch. Several methods are presented to eliminate slip, depending on vehicle speed. When the vehicle is stationary, full engagement of a clutch that causes slip to be proportional to vehicle speed eliminates slip. When the vehicle is moving backwards, partial engagement of the above clutch eliminates slip. When the vehicle is moving forwards, full engagement of all but one clutch of a tie-up condition and partial engagement of the remaining clutch of the tie-up condition brings the vehicle to a stop and eliminates slip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a restraint system (11) for an aircraft seat (10), comprising a restraint belt (3) and a belt retractor (2) for winding up the restraint belt (3) and allowing the restraint belt (3) to be extracted, further comprising a blocking device (1) for blocking the belt retractor (2) such that the restraint belt (3) cannot be extracted, wherein the blocking device is connectable to a signal (S) used to issue audible and/or visual output (6) inviting passengers to fasten seat belts (3), wherein the blocking device (1) is configured to interact with the seat belt retractor (2) such that the seat belt retractor (2) prevents further extraction of the seat belt (3) while the signal (S) is active. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a restraint system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods related to tobacco plants with altered total alkaloid and nicotine levels and commercially acceptable leaf grade, their development via breeding or transgenic approaches, and production of tobacco products from these tobacco plants.

Abstract: The presently described subject matter allows the user to interactively browse a collection of electronic files, such as a digital photo collection, remotely using a mobile telephone. Files from the collection of electronic files can be directed from the mobile telephone to be sent to a remote display device, where the file can be displayed. Also, a user can record voice and text annotations from the mobile phone to preserve with an electronic file, and which is transported along with the file when it is displayed on a remote display device.

Abstract: In the present system and method, a conduit from a LC device continuously transports solvent, buffers, and analytes to the inlet of a solvent removal and analyte conversion device which evaporates the solvents, leaving non-volatile analytes for detection. The device comprises a rotating disk. The liquid chromatograph device can be any device using liquid chromatography to separate molecules. The solvents in the LC effluent can include, but are not limited to, water, methanol, acetonitrile, tetrahydrofuran, an acetone. After removal of the volatile components, the non-volatile analytes are converted with a concentrated energy source so that they may be detectable.

Abstract: An electromagnetic induction system for providing either heating or cooling. A sleeve shaped component extends within the housing and supports a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending electro-magnetic plates. An elongated conductive component is rotatably supported about the sleeve support and incorporates a plurality of linearly spaced apart and radially projecting conductive plates which alternate with the electro-magnetic plates. A motor rotates the conductive component such that rotation of the conductive plates results in the creation of an oscillating magnetic field for conditioning of the fluid by either heating or cooling of the fluid. A controller adjusts an intensity of the magnetic fields to adjust a level of conditioning of the fluid flow which is communicated via the conductive component through an outlet of the housing.

Abstract: In one aspect, identical snap set creation in a sync replication environment includes creating a snap set (S-base) on a source site, marking, in a journal, valid sync replication IO journal entries at time of snap set creation, and tracking journal entries. Upon determining all marked sync replication IO journal entries are removed from the journal indicating completion of inflight IOs, an aspect further includes creating a snap set (S-base?) on the target site, creating a local snap set Sn against the source and a remote snap set against the S-base, transferring a data difference between Sn and S-base to the target site, and writing the difference to Sn? on the target site.

Abstract: Embodiments generally disclosed herein include a computer-implemented method for monitoring and correlating network traffic data associated with a primary network that is in communication with a plurality of secondary networks. The method generates a network traffic data set by monitoring network traffic between the primary network and the plurality of secondary networks. The method also determines a mapping of network connectivity by monitoring inter-network routing information between the primary network and the plurality of secondary networks. In addition, the method generates a traffic measurement data set by monitoring network utilization statistics between the primary network and the plurality of secondary networks. With the collected data sets, the method then calculates a relational network mapping between the primary network and the plurality of secondary networks by correlating the network traffic data set, the mapping of network connectivity, and the traffic measurement data set.

Abstract: Oxygenated beverages are described herein and methods for production of same. In an embodiment, a beverage delivery system is described including a container and an oxygen-containing aqueous liquid wherein the dissolved oxygen content is from about 25 ppm to about 50 ppm, where the liquid and a gas comprising oxygen within the container provide a pressure force of about 20 PSI to about 35 PSI on the interior surfaces of the container, and wherein the nitrogen content is very low causing a force of less than 17 PSI on the interior surfaces of the container.

Abstract: A system and method providing at least partially automated processing in advancing of money or value to a wager gaming player and may also include automated or other processing of a third party acquiring of the advance of money or value to the wager gaming player. In some embodiments, the advancing of money or value to the wager gaming playing is entirely automated. In some instances, the system or method provides predetermined control of one or more uses of the money or value provided to the wager gaming player. In some embodiments, the automated system provides an interface through which the wager gaming player may observe the balance of advance of money or value available to the wager gaming player.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques that render a graphical user interface on a display device for performing transactions with a security system. The techniques include listening by a user device for a beacon from the security system, the beacon including a message and imitating by the user device the transaction with the security system in response to the message, with the message causing the user device to render a graphical user interface that has fields for entering an email address and a password to register the user device with a security server, with the graphical user interface rendering on the display a public key stored in a user digital wallet and a user digital wallet identification and sending in response to the message, a user's public key that is stored in the user's wallet and which is embedded in a code.

Abstract: A fluid control system includes a deformable surface that covers a body in at least a first and second direction. The first direction is orthogonal to the second direction. The deformable surface includes a bottom side that faces the body and a top side that is opposite the bottom side. The fluid control system also includes at least one deformer between the deformable surface and the body. The at least one deformer is configured to modify a boundary layer of a fluid that is flowing over the deformable surface by selectively deforming the top side of the surface.

Abstract: A method for determining playback behavior of a media item including a video component and an audio component includes determining a current event that causes a playing of the video component of the media item on a screen of a user device to be suspended. The method further includes predicting user playback preferences for the media item using a behavioral model trained on previous events corresponding to the current event, and determining, based on the predicted user playback preferences, whether to continue playing the audio component of the media item.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein include an optical module. The optical module may include a deformable lens and an actuator configured to be deflectable to cause a change in the shape of the deformable lens to alter light passing through the optical module. In various examples, the optical module may include a stop structure configured to mechanically stop the actuator from deflecting beyond a threshold deflection in at least one direction. In some cases, the stop structure may be used for calibration purposes. Additionally, or alternatively, the stop structure may be configured to define an aperture stop that limits an amount of light that passes through the optical module. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the stop structure may be configured to hide the actuator when the optical module is viewed in plan.

Abstract: A plate provides clearance between a camera and a quick-release receiver securing the camera to a support.