Abstract: One example method includes performing delta operations to protect data. Each delta generated by a data protection operation includes data. The deltas are stored in a delta queue, when moving a current replica to another point in time represented by the selected delta in the delta queue, the deltas are processed so that all relevant data can be applied in a batch. This ensures that when the same extents are represented in multiple deltas, only the oldest version is applied to the replica volume to move the current replica to the selected point in time.

Abstract: Methods and systems and computer-readable media are provided for dual optimization of pick walk and tote fill rates in order picking. Embodiments provide improved order picking speed and quality by optimizing pick routing with consideration of both proximity constraints and tote value constraints. Tote value constraints can include constraints on carrying capacity, volume, size in a particular dimension, or weight capacity.

Abstract: A downhole tool comprising magnesium is placed in a well bore in a subterranean formation for performance of a downhole operation. After performance of the downhole operation, rather than mechanically retrieving or removing the tool, at least a portion of the magnesium in the downhole tool is dissolved by contacting the downhole tool with an aqueous ammonium chloride solution.

Abstract: Devices and methods are described for electrolytically, ultrasonically, or both electrolytically and ultrasonically disrupting debris on an eyelid margin. A device includes an eyelid contacting portion having at least a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power supply electrically coupled to at least one of the first and second electrodes. The eyelid contacting portion may optionally have a shelf separating an upper portion from a lower portion with electrodes on the upper and lower portions. The eyelid contacting portion may optionally include at least one channel with electrodes. The device may optionally include an ultrasonic driver. Another device includes an ultrasonic driver but no electrodes. A method contacts debris on an eyelid margin with a first electrode and contacting a surface of an eyelid with a second electrode and supplying electrical energy to one of the first or second electrodes to disrupt the debris.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing array-based games reflecting the performance of participants in sporting events. The array-based games include skill-based games and event bingo games. The skill based games depend on selecting prospective winners that match actual winners based on real events. The event bingo games provide bingo cards with randomized numbers associated with each position on the card. Winning cards are the first cards that match the randomized numbers with another set of randomized numbers to form a game ending patterns of matches. The system includes at least one server having a processor configured to execute machine-readable code. The processor is configured to cause the server to create and provide a set of array-based games to the plurality of presentation devices of the users, which each present the set of games on a respective display, each game of the set having an assigned fixed odds payout.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat and a seatback. The seatback includes a frame that has opposing first and second frame members and first and second displaceable panels that are pivotably coupled to the first and second frame members. The first and second displaceable panels are movable between stored positions and deployed positions in response to a force exerted on the seatback.

Abstract: Techniques to handle calls to web services via a service proxy are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a technique includes an intermediate server receiving a request from a client device to the web service at a target server. In response to receiving the request, the intermediate server can authenticate the received request from the client device and upon successful authentication of the received request, forward the request to the targeted server and invoking the web service to process the forwarded request because the intermediate server is authenticated with the target server. The technique can also include receiving, at the intermediate server, data from the target server that represents execution results of the request by the web service at the target server. Upon receiving the data, the intermediate server can then forward to the client device, the data representing execution results of the request by the web service at the target server.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dual sided incremental sheet forming apparatus and method for incrementally forming sheet materials such as sheet metal by utilizing opposed primary and secondary forming tool assemblies and a sheet feeding assembly. The primary forming tool assembly includes a rigid tool and the secondary forming tool assembly includes a compressible and resilient backing layer having either a cylindrical or flat configuration. The sheet feeding assembly positions the sheet material between the two forming tools. The rigid tool applies force to one surface of the sheet material while the resilient backing tool applies counter force to the opposite surface of the work piece as it supports the work piece. This dual sided process localizes the forces on the sheet material so that stresses are advantageously controlled to produce accurately formed asymmetric shapes, without the need for expensive dies.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizer including a heating element for heating a fluid to produce a vapor; a power source to provide electrical power to the heating element for heating the fluid; and a power control circuit configured to regulate a supply of electrical power from the power source to the heating element based at least in part on an operating temperature of the heating element and a temperature setting to prevent the operating temperature of the heating element from exceeding the temperature setting.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include (1) receiving a present frame of a video stream, the present frame comprising a present depiction of a multi-segment articulated body system, (2) identifying a previous frame of the video stream that comprises a previous depiction of the multi-segment articulated body system, (3) analyzing the present frame and the previous frame to determine whether the multi-segment articulated body system remained substantially rigid between the previous frame and the present frame, and (4) estimating a pose of the multi-segment articulated body system in the present frame using a first pose estimation computation that treats the multi-segment articulated body system as rigid and that is selected in contrast to a second pose estimation computation based on determining that the multi-segment articulated body system remained substantially rigid between the previous frame and the present frame. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A patient having cancer can be treated using coordinated treatment regimens based on at least two omics data sets obtained from a solid tumor and a liquid biopsy that may indicates a plurality of tumor status in the patient's body. The treatment regimens can use various compounds and compositions that drive a tumor from the escape phase of cancer immunoediting to the elimination and equilibrium phase of cancer immunoediting.

Abstract: A base station transmits a resource assignment indicating a plurality of time intervals of a secondary cell for communicating with a wireless device. A deactivation timer associated with the secondary cell is restarted in response to communicating an uplink packet or a downlink packet with the wireless device during a first time interval of the plurality of time intervals.

Abstract: The presentation invention relates to methods and apparatus for managing cable network power consumption. An exemplary method in accordance with one embodiment includes the steps of: receiving, by a cable modem positioned between a cable modem termination system (CMTS) and a wireless base station, CMTS buffer information; receiving, by the cable modem, wireless base station buffer information; switching, by the cable modem, from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation after performing one or both of: (i) transmitting uplink data to the CMTS, and (ii) transmitting downlink data to the wireless base station, the second mode of operation being a power savings modem of operation; remaining in the power savings mode of operation for a first time period, the first time period being based on at least one of said CMTS buffer information or said wireless base station buffer information.

Abstract: Plastic grid or framework arrangements are used to support and position of bowls that hold flower arrangements, candles, letters, and other decorative elements. These grids are deployable in water fountains, indoor and outdoor pools, and other small bodies of water during festive occasions or for longer term decorative display. The grid themselves do not float, and are positioned below the surface of the water, and thus are not readily visible. Buoyancy is provided at the hubs that form nodes in the grids. The hubs also support floating bowls containing various decorative elements. The resulting effect is that the various decorative elements appear to be floating on the surface while the sub-surface grid structure maintains their relative positioning, keeping the bowls from clumping together at the edges or in the corners of the pool or fountain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of assembling a folding container. A base comprising a floor is provided, and at least two side panels are attached to the base. A rear panel is pivotally attached to the base, wherein the rear panel is operable to pivot between a folded position that contacts the floor and a vertically deployed position. A hinge block is attached to the base. A front panel comprising a front door is pivotally attached to the hinge block, wherein the front panel is operable to pivot between a folded position that contacts the front panel and a vertically deployed position.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for immersive media processing. In some examples, a method of media processing includes receiving a scene based immersive media for playing at a light field based display. The scene based immersive media includes a plurality of scenes. The method includes assigning priority values respectively to the plurality of scenes in the scene based immersive media, and determining an order for streaming the plurality of scenes to an end device according to the priority values. In some examples, a method of media processing includes receiving a scene based immersive media for playing at a light field based display. A scene in the scene based immersive media includes a plurality of assets in a first order. The method includes determining a second order for streaming the plurality of assets to an end device, the second order is different from the first order.

Abstract: A Fishing Competition Management and Administration (FCMA) system includes communications and cull management capabilities. The FCMA system includes an angler-based system and an event organizer-based system. The angler-based system is based on a weigh scale and set of cull floats or markers for attachment to each caught and retained fish. The culling product includes the weigh scale and a set of six culling devices, each culling device has a different color. As a fish is caught and weighed, the Culling or Weight Scale will signal to a colored culling float in or outside of the live well. The culling scale determines and stores the weight associated with that particular-colored float and will properly record the weight next to the proper weight color on the screen.

Abstract: A medicament is provided including, for example, a dried particulate mixture of decellularized amniotic material and a powdered, lyophilized mixture of cervical mucus plug. The medicament may be useful in treating infectious disease, for example, viral diseases, in promoting repair of tissue and halting disease progression.