Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for a method of cloud infrastructure optimization. The method identifies an existing infrastructure configuration deployed in a cloud environment and generates a plurality of proposal configurations, each of the plurality of proposal configurations having executable code configured to adjust the existing infrastructure configuration for at least one variable. The method selects a proposal configuration from the plurality of proposal configurations based on the at least one variable adjusted for in the existing infrastructure configuration, and the selected proposal configuration is deployed in the cloud environment. The method then analyzes the selected proposal configuration for a level of adjustment for the at least one variable. The method trains a model engine with existing and new training data.

Abstract: A Smart Optical Character Recognition (SOCR) Trainer comprises software developed for automating Quality Control (QC) using unsupervised machine-learning techniques to analyze, classify, and optimize textual data extracted from an image or PDF document. SOCR Trainer serves as a ‘data treatment’ utility service that can be embedded into data processing workflows (e.g., data pipelines, ETL processes, data versioning repositories, etc.). SOCR Trainer performs a series of automated tests on the quality of images and their respective extracted textual data to determine if the extraction is trustworthy. If deficiencies are detected, SOCR Trainer will analyze certain parameters of the document, perform conditional optimizations, re-perform text extraction, and repeat QA testing until the output meets desired specifications. SOCR Trainer will produce audit files recording the provenance and differences between original documents and enhanced optimized document text.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for purchasing, accessing, consuming, and/or providing electronic content using an electronic bookshelf (eBookshelf) system. The eBookshelf system can be used by accessing a touchscreen-based user interface and/or local hardware controls and/or a remote control. A user's personal library of eBooks and/or any other electronic content can be displayed and/or aurally presented. In addition, the vast content of commercial retailers can also be displayed for browsing and purchase/rental. If the user identifies a content selection on the eBookshelf system that he/she wishes to consume, it can be readily transferred from the system to a personal content consuming device. Multiple eBookshelf systems can be attached to one another to extend the length and/or height of the eBookshelf. Accessing the eBookshelf system by a user ID allows multiple users to enjoy a personally customized version of the system.

Abstract: New glass compositions and applications thereof are disclosed. A glass composition as described herein can include 50 to 55 weight percent SiO2, 17 to 26 weight percent B2O3, 13 to 19 weight percent Al2O3, 0 to 8.5 weight percent MgO, 0 to 7.5 weight percent ZnO, 0 to 6 weight percent CaO, 0 to 1.5 weight percent Li2O, 0 to 1.5 weight percent F2, 0 to 1 weight percent Na2O, 0 to 1 weight percent Fe2O3, 0 to 1 weight percent TiO2, and 0 to 8 weight percent of other constituents. Also described herein are glass fibers formed from such compositions, composites, and articles of manufacture comprising the glass compositions and/or glass fibers.

Abstract: A submersible pumping system for producing a fluid from a wellbore through production tubing to a wellhead includes a pump assembly that has at least one pump, a motor that drives the at least one pump, and a recirculation module. The recirculation module includes a recirculation mandrel positioned within the production tubing and a recirculation line extending from the recirculation valve to the pump assembly. The recirculation module delivers a volume of priming fluid from the production tubing to the pump assembly. In some embodiments, the recirculation module further includes a recirculation valve, which can be positioned in an offset relationship from the recirculation mandrel.

Abstract: A valve includes a body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a throughbore extending from the first end to the second end along a central axis, a valve element positioned within the throughbore for selectably isolating fluid flow through the throughbore, a seal end cap including a flange and a neck, wherein the neck is inserted into the throughbore from the second end of the body to engage with the valve element, and a hub end cap including a mounting flange engaged with the flange of the seal end cap, wherein the flange of the seal end cap is engaged with the second end of the body whereby the flange of the seal end cap is compressed between the second end of the body and the mounting flange of seal end cap.

Abstract: A method for forming a heterogeneous or gradient dielectric-property element comprises: (a) providing a plurality of solution-based feedstocks, each including an organic matrix, wherein at least one of the feedstocks includes a nanoparticle filler dispersed within the organic matrix, the feedstocks comprising a first ink having a first photosensitive entity and one or more additional feedstocks having other photosensitive entities, the first and subsequent feedstocks having at least one different photosensitization absorption band, such that spectrally discrete exposure results in different degrees of curing; (b) providing an electromagnetic (EM) source configured to polymerize one or more of the feedstocks; (c) depositing the feedstocks in a plurality of layers; and (e) curing at least a portion of the plurality of feedstocks, wherein deposition and subsequent curing results in regions where complex dielectric properties are different within or between at least one of the plurality of layers.

Abstract: A method for leveraging email to complete an online transaction from a third party vendor, the method comprising: storing customer information, the customer information including a customer name, customer email address, customer shipping address, and customer billing information. The method further comprises receiving an authorization request from an application programming interface associated with a third party vendor requesting access to a portion of the customer information and receiving confirmation from a customer to allow the third party vendor to access the portion of the customer information. The method further comprising transmitting an access code to the third party vendor and receiving a request message from the third party vendor, wherein the request message comprises the access code, and wherein the request message requests an authorization token. The method may further comprise confirming the received access code and transmitting an authorization token to the third party vendor.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that includes at least one hardware processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one hardware processor, cause the at least one hardware processor to perform operations including receiving a request for distribution from a first user and a second user, wherein the request initiated by the system upon occurrence of a triggering event.

Abstract: An electrical cable for use as a substitute for mineral-insulated cables in nuclear facilities is described herein. The cable may include at least one conductor, insulation, a jacket, and an armor shell. In some embodiments, the conductor may comprise a stranded conductor of one of various grades. The insulation may comprise phlogopite or muscovite mica tape that may be helically or longitudinally applied in overlapping concentric layers around at least one conductor. The jacket may comprise a woven glass braid applied over insulation surrounding one or multiple conductors. The armor may comprise hermitically sealed metallic armor applied around the other components of the cable, thereby forming an exterior of the cable. The inorganic materials utilized may be configured to limit the creation of adverse and/or undesirable elements instigated by transmutation from neutron irradiation exposure.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments presently disclosed herein, a multilayer structure may include a biaxially oriented film and a sealant layer. The biaxially oriented film may include at least 90% by weight of polypropylene. The sealant layer may be on the biaxially oriented polypropylene film. The sealant layer may include from 15 to 40 percent by weight of a low density polyethylene based on the total weight of the sealant layer. The sealant layer may additionally include from 60 to 85 percent by weight of a propylene-based plastomer based on the total weight of the sealant layer. The propylene-based plastomer may have a density of 0.890 g/cm3 or less and a melt flow rate (at 230° C. and 2.16 kg) of at least 8 g/10 minutes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an interchangeable strap on an opened toed footwear that includes a sole and a strap. Connected to one or more of the ends of the strap is an insert. The sole of the footwear includes housing units that are connectable to the strap inserts found on one or more strap end. The connection between the insert and the housing unit is both connectable and detachable.

Abstract: Refrigerant compositions including 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) and at least one of ethane (R-170) or propane (R-290) which exhibit near-azeotropic or azeotrope-like behavior. The refrigerant compositions exhibit a low global warming potential (GWP) and are non-ozone depleting. The refrigerant compositions are useful as a heating or cooling fluids in a variety of heating or cooling systems including heat pumps and other heating and cooling loops, in, for example, the automotive industry.

Abstract: A load control device may be configured to control multiple characteristics of one or more electrical loads such as the intensity and color of a lighting load. The load control device may include concentric rotating portions for adjusting the multiple characteristics. A control circuit of the load control device may be configured to generate control data for controlling one or more of the characteristics of the electrical loads in response to rotations of the concentric rotating portions. The control circuit may be further configured to provide feedback regarding the control being applied on one or more visual indicators. The load control device may be a wall-mounted dimmer device or a battery-powered remote control device.

Abstract: A method performed by a video decoder includes receiving a coded video bitstream including a current picture that includes at least one block. The method includes determining that the at least one block is to be predicted in a reconstruction-reordered intra block copy (RR-IBC) mode. The method includes obtaining a syntax element from the at least one block, the syntax element indicating a flip mode. The method includes determining whether reconstruction flip is applied to the at least one block. The method includes, in response to determining the reconstruction flip is applied to the at least one block, predicting a flip pattern for the at least one block based on neighboring reconstruction samples of the at least block and a corresponding reference block of the at least one block. The method further includes decoding the at least one block based on the flip mode and the predicted flip pattern.

Abstract: A receiver driven approach for playback of remote content is described. One embodiment includes obtaining information concerning the content of the media file from the remote server, identifying a starting location within the media sequence, identifying byte ranges of the media file corresponding to media required to play the media sequence from the starting location, requesting the byte ranges required to play the media sequence from the starting location, buffering received bytes of information pending commencement of playback, playing back the buffered bytes of information, receiving a user instruction, identifying byte ranges of the media file corresponding to media required to play the media sequence in accordance with the user instruction, flushing previous byte range requests, and requesting the byte ranges required to play the media in accordance with the user instruction.

Abstract: A heat pipe fuel element includes an evaporation section, a condensing section, a capillary section connecting the evaporation section to the condensing section, and a primary coolant. In a cross-section in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the evaporation section, the heat pipe fuel element includes a cladding layer enclosing an interior area including a fuel body formed of a fissionable fuel composition and that has an outer surface oriented toward the cladding layer and an inner surface defining a periphery of a vaporization space of the evaporation section. The fuel body has a structure with a shape corresponding to a mathematically-based periodic solid, such as a triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS), and the evaporation sections of a plurality of heat pipe fuel elements are arranged in a phyllotaxis pattern (as seen in a cross-section in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the active core region).

Abstract: Methods for treating diseases and conditions associated with phagocytosis deficiency and methods for treating cancer with phagocytosis activating agents and mitochondrial fission inhibitors, respectively, as monotherapy or in combination with one or more additional agents, and agents, combinations of agents, and compositions for treating diseases and conditions associated with phagocytosis deficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and systems taking advantage of bioinformatic investigations to identify candidate signature peptides for quantitative multiplex analysis of complex protein samples from plants, plant parts, and/or food products using mass spectroscopy. Provided are use and methods for selecting candidate signature peptides for quantitation using a bioinformatic approach. Also provided are systems comprising a chromatography and mass spectrometry for using selected signature peptides.

Abstract: A multilayered tubing for low-pressure fuel applications is provided. The multilayered tubing includes a first thermoplastic layer defining an interior cavity and a second thermoplastic layer encasing the first thermoplastic layer. The first thermoplastic layer includes an extrudable thermoplastic fluoropolymer, and the second thermoplastic layer may include a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer. In certain variations, an adhesive is disposed between the first thermoplastic layer and the second thermoplastic layer. In still other variations, a third thermoplastic layer is disposed between the first thermoplastic layer and the second thermoplastic layer. In such instances, a first adhesive can be disposed between the first thermoplastic layer and the third thermoplastic layer and/or a second adhesive can be disposed between the third thermoplastic layer and the second thermoplastic layer.