Abstract: Routing a circuit path includes selecting pixels on the circuit path based at least on penalty values associated with the pixels. Pixels on a rejected circuit path are penalized by increasing their penalty values. Re-routing a rejected circuit path allows for pixels on previously rejected paths to be considered when rerouting the rejected circuit path, rather than being eliminated outright.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for displaying content. In an aspect, a plurality of content items can be displayed on one user device according to user preference. An example method can comprise positioning a first set of pixels associated with a user device so that first content displayed via the first set of pixels can be viewable in a first viewing location. A second set of pixels associated with the user device can be positioned so that second content displayed via the second set of pixels can be viewable in a second viewing location. The second content can be different from the first content.

Abstract: An applicator system for containing and dispensing a cosmetic substance may include a container defining a cavity and including an open first end, a dispensing mechanism operably coupled with the first end of the container, and an applicator. The dispensing mechanism includes an elongated body that includes first and second ends and an actuator assembly operably coupled therewith. The applicator is operably coupled with the actuator assembly and is positioned at or near the first end of the elongated body and the first end of the container. Upon engaging the actuator assembly, the applicator is urged towards the cavity of the container to collect a quantity of cosmetic substance.

Abstract: A collision mitigation system makes use of ladar sensors to identify obstacles and to predict unavoidable collisions therewith, and a duplex radio link in communication with secondary vehicles, and a number of external airbags deployable under the control of an airbag control unit, to reduce the forces of impact on the host vehicle, secondary vehicles, and bipeds and quadrupeds wandering into the roadway. A suspension modification system makes use of ladar sensors to identify road hazards, and make adaptations to a number of active suspension components, each with the ability to absorb shock, elevate or lower the vehicle, and adjust the spring rate of the individual wheel suspensions.

Abstract: A retainer apparatus includes a post having a first end to be received by an opening of a wall plate cover of an outlet and a second end opposite the first end. At least a portion of the post has a plurality of grooves positioned between the first end and the second end. The plurality of grooves forming a retainer-receiving portion. A plug retainer is moveably coupled to the post. The plug retainer to slide along the retainer-receiving portion in a linear direction relative to the grooves when the plug retainer is moved relative to the retainer-receiving portion of the post.

Abstract: A system includes a microphone unit coupled to a roof of an autonomous vehicle. The microphone unit includes a microphone board having a first opening. The microphone unit also includes a first microphone positioned over the first opening and coupled to the microphone board. The microphone unit further includes an accelerometer. The system also includes a processor coupled to the microphone unit.

Abstract: Achieving certificate pinning security in reduced trust networks. A client receives a second certificate from a server over a first secured communications channel. The first secured communications channel is established based at least upon a first digital certificate associated with the first secured communications channel being certified by a pinned certificate. The client sends a request towards the server via a second communications channel with an untrusted computer system, and the request is received by the server. The server generates a response comprising a timestamp, a URI portion, and a signature that is generated using the second certificate. The server sends the response via the second communications channel. The client receives the response, and uses the second certificate to verify that the response is authentic and that the timestamp and URI portion are valid. The client then processes the payload.

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: An improved showerhead assembly is provided for use with handheld showerheads. The handheld showerhead includes an elongate handle having a rear side with a cavity, and a front face including one or more nozzles for spraying water. In addition, the showerhead assembly includes a mount for affixing to the male threaded pipe found in a shower stall. The mount includes a ball which engages with the cavity so as to allow rotatable and secure attachment of the handheld showerhead to the mount. The ball may include a preliminary alignment chamber and a locking chamber, and the cavity may include a tension pin which projects into both of these chambers so as to provide further support for installation of the handheld showerhead to the mount. In addition, a spring-button tab mechanism may be utilized for managing the engagement and disengagement of the ball with the cavity.

Abstract: A method for sterilizing viruses comprises generating a beam having radiating energy therein at a predetermined frequency for generating mechanical eigen-vibrations in a spherical virus to destroy the spherical virus and a predetermined cartesian beam intensity for imparting transverse shear forces to an icosahedral lattice structure of the spherical virus to destroy the icosahedral lattice structure of the spherical virus using beam generation circuitry. A resonance frequency of the spherical virus for inducing the mechanical eigen-vibrations in the spherical virus is determined based upon a size, geometry, and protein material of the spherical virus using a predetermined three-dimensional acoustical model of mechanical vibrations within the spherical virus. The beam generation at the predetermined frequency and the predetermined cartesian beam intensity is controlled using a controller responsive to the determined resonance frequency.

Abstract: A user-operated communication device stores security association information that is initially used to wirelessly connect the user-operated communication device to a first wireless access point made available by a first private wireless network service provider. Assume that the user-operated communication device roams out of a first wireless coverage region supported by the first wireless access point into wireless range of a second wireless access point operated by a second private wireless network service provider. Instead of performing full authentication to establish a wireless communication link with the second wireless access point, the user-operated communication device requests authentication resumption and utilizes the stored security association information (provided by the first service provider) to more quickly, wirelessly connect the communication device to the second wireless access point.

Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for operating an endpoint court at an endpoint device. Certain embodiments include a computer-implemented method for operating an endpoint core at an endpoint device, the method including: receiving an event subscription request from an endpoint agent over a message bus; and managing communication of events for processing by the endpoint agent based on the event subscription request so that events to which the endpoint agent has subscribed are selectively processed at the endpoint agent. Certain embodiments may include corresponding stand-alone and/or network computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs recorded on one or more computer storage devices, each configured to perform one or more of these actions.

Abstract: A flow measurement apparatus can include a main flow passage, a variable flow restrictor, a bypass flow passage having an inlet connected with the main flow passage upstream of the variable flow restrictor and an outlet connected with the main flow passage downstream of the variable flow restrictor, and a mass flowmeter connected in the bypass flow passage between the inlet and the outlet. A method can include connecting a flow measurement apparatus, so that a fluid flow in a well also flows through the flow measurement apparatus, and varying a restriction to the fluid flow through the variable flow restrictor in response to a change in a flow rate of the fluid flow.

Abstract: Performing speculative address translation in processor-based devices is disclosed herein. In one exemplary embodiment, a processor-based device provides a processing element (PE) that defines a speculative translation instruction such as an enqueue instruction for offloading operations to a peripheral device. The speculative translation instruction references a plurality of bytes including one or more virtual memory addresses. After receiving the speculative translation instruction, an instruction decode stage of an execution pipeline circuit of the PE transmits a request for address translation of the virtual memory address to a memory management unit (MMU) of the PE. The MMU then performs speculative address translation of the virtual memory address into a corresponding translated memory address.

Abstract: An example to predict demographics for impressions includes a prediction manager to: determine that first demographic data corresponding to a first database proprietor subscriber does not match second demographic data corresponding to a media delivery device, both the first and second demographic data corresponding to an impression; obtain third demographic data corresponding to an Internet protocol address, the third demographic data obtained from a second database proprietor; and generate matched demographic data based on comparing the third demographic data to the first demographic data; and a modeler to generate a prediction model based on the matched demographic data, the prediction model to predict fourth demographic data for the impression.

Abstract: A mountable bracket includes a first leg configured to be coupled to a mounting surface, and a first sub-leg coupled to the first leg. The first leg is extended along a first axis and is configured to project from the mounting surface at a first angle to define a first engagement surface. The first sub-leg projects from the first leg at a second angle to define a second engagement surface. The second engagement surface and at least a portion of the first engagement surface form a first mounting rail configured to mate with a first attachment structure having a first opening width. The first engagement surface and a third engagement surface of a second leg form a second mounting rail configured to mate with a second attachment structure having a second opening width. The second opening width is greater than the first opening width.

Abstract: Electric machines, such as motors, may include an armature and a field component, and at least one of the armature or the field component may include a laminated structure having a plurality of slots into which a plurality of conductive elements are positioned. Additionally, a polymeric insulation layer may be formed directly on the laminated structure at least within the plurality of slots.

Abstract: A network control and rate optimization solution for multiuser multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO) communications in wireless networks. This solution is decentralized and includes scheduling and routing of the MU-MIMO communication links that adapt to dynamic channel, interference, and traffic conditions. The ergodic sum rates of MIMO multiple access channel (MAC) and interference channel (IC) configurations are analyzed by considering the error, and overhead effects due to channel estimation (training) and quantization (feedback). By taking practical considerations such as channel estimation, quantization error and in-network interference into account, the rate gain is shown with an increasing number of antennas compared with single-input single-output (SISO) systems. A distributed channel access protocol to select and activate MU-MIMO configurations is presented with the maximum achievable sum rates using local information on channel, interference, and traffic conditions.

Abstract: Sanitizing surfaces in a location related to aircraft. There are multiple rows of seats. A sanitization device includes a mobile body configured to travel along the aisle of the aircraft. An arm extends from the sanitization device laterally from the mobile body across the seats, and a source of UV radiation mounted on the sanitization device is directed across the seats exposing surfaces in the passenger area to UV radiation. There can be a unit hand operated, pushed down the aisle by hand, wings deployed and stowed by hand. There can be a plug in version with long extension cords that a human can keep from tangling. The operator can be protected with skin and eye protective gear and there can be remote control by an operator standing nearby.