Abstract: Disclosed herein are related to a system and a method of authenticating a device. In one aspect, a first challenge is identified from first challenges, where each of the first challenges has a consistent response with a stability above a first threshold across a variation of the device. In one aspect, a first response to the first challenge is received from the device. In one aspect, whether the first response matches the consistent response of the first challenge is determined. In one aspect, a second challenge from second challenges is identified, where each of the second challenges has an inconsistent response with a stability under a second threshold across the variation. In one aspect, a second response to the second challenge is received from the device. In one aspect, the device is authenticated responsive to determining that the first response matches the consistent response of the first challenge.

Abstract: A biocontainment vessel includes a vessel structure including a structural composition and an enhancement composition associated with the structural composition. The enhancement composition includes a co-polymer. The co-polymer is a poly(glycerol sebacate) or a poly(glycerol sebacate urethane). The enhancement composition may also include an augmentation agent associated with the co-polymer. The enhancement composition is located with respect to the structural composition such that the enhancement composition benefits biological cells contained in the biocontainment vessel. A composition includes a co-polymer and an augmentation agent contained by the co-polymer. A method of containing biological cells includes placing the biological cells in an augmented biocontainment vessel and storing them in the augmented biocontainment vessel under predetermined conditions. An augmented substrate includes a substrate and an enhancement composition coating a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein can relate to a web browser-based application programming interface (API) that can control the authorization of data transmissions within a networked environment. The system enables content items displayed in a web page to make a call to the browser to request that the browser register the content item with the browser. The web browser can control the network transmissions to content items approved or authorized by the web browser. The system can reduce the number of transmissions that do not result in content for the client device—saving bandwidth and computational resources for the client device.

Abstract: The VEHICLE WITH TRAVELING WAVE THRUST MODULE APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS include force or forces applied to an arc-like flexible sheet-like material to create a deformed crenated strip fin with strained-deformations. The strained-deformations take on a sinusoid-like form that express the internal energy state of the flexible sheet-like material after it has been configured into a crenated strip fin. After being incorporated into a mechanism with couplings that prevent the crenated strip fin from returning to its un-strained state, the strained-deformations persist. Actuators may be used to sequentially rotate vertebrae attached to the fins causing the travel of sinusoid-like deformations along the fins. The fin, fin actuator or actuators, power source and central controller may be incorporated into a thrust module. Two thrust modules couple to each other via roll actuators and flexible coupling members may form a vehicle with exceptional maneuverability.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to automatically determining a discount for an item. In some embodiments, a system comprises an item database including information about a plurality of items, a control circuit configured to determine substitute items, calculate a score indicative of how similar a substitute item is to an item, determine a group of substitute items including items for which the score is above a threshold, determine a list of negotiable items, generate a user interface including the list of negotiable items, receive selection of one of the items from the list of negotiable items, determine the discount for the one of the items, and update the user interface to present the discount for the one of the items, a display device configured to present the user interface, and the user input device configured to receive the selection of the one of the items.

Abstract: An instrument and method for applying thermal energy to targeted tissue. An instrument and method for tissue thermotherapy. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a vapor source comprising a pump configured for providing a flow of liquid media from a liquid media source into a vaporization chamber having a heating mechanism, actuating the pump to provide the liquid into the vaporization chamber, applying energy from the heating mechanism to convert a substantially water liquid media into a minimum water vapor level for causing an intended effect in tissue. For examples such levels can comprise at least 60% water vapor, at least 70% water vapor, at least 80% water vapor or at least 90% water vapor for causing an intended effect in tissue.

Abstract: Methods and tools for determining one or more parameters of an earth formation using time-of-flight (TOF) measurements of fast neutrons through the formation are disclosed. The disclosed tools feature a neutron source capable of emitting a population of fast neutrons having a distribution of neutron energies and one or more neutron detectors. The TOF of the fast neutrons travelling from the neutron source to the detector(s) and traversing a portion of the formation is measured and binned as a function of TOF (which is a function of neutron energy). By determining which neutron energies are attenuated by the intervening formation, the composition of the intervening formation is determined.

Abstract: The method conducts a dialogue sequence using a service provider machine having a provider application with computer-executable instructions and code. The instructions can be directly executed on the service provider machine. The code must be translated before it can be executed on a computer processor of the service provider machine. The provider application conducts the following portion of the dialogue sequence. It first receives information associated with data entry associated with a dialogue sequence. At least a portion of the information is then stored. Second code is received that replaces or supplements the code to produce first updated code. The first updated code adapts the provider application to conduct the provider application's portion of a modified dialogue sequence. The second code must be translated before it can be executed on a computer processor of the service provider machine. Third code is then sent that facilitates a recipient's portion of the modified dialogue sequence.

Abstract: An electrical relay (2) includes an electromagnetic drive system for providing bi-directional drive. The electrical relay (2) includes a first a coil (212) and a second coil (213). A current is supplied to the coils (212) and (213) in opposite directions. The two coils (212) and (213) can be used to accelerate the armature in either direction in relation to the two contacts. This can be used to drive the armature to either one of the contacts and to accelerate and decelerate the armature during a single transit. In the latter regard, the armature can be accelerated and decelerated to shorten the transit time, reduce bounce, reduce wear on the contacts, and allow for different contact material options.

Abstract: Systems and methods of distributing replicas within a data center are disclosed. A replica distribution scheme for one or more shards is received. The replica distribution scheme indicates a number of replicas of the one or more shards to be distributed within a data center. The data center comprises a plurality of hosts divided into at least a first hierarchical level and a second hierarchical level. A usage score is calculated for a plurality of nodes in the first hierarchical level of the data center and the plurality of nodes is sorted in the first hierarchical level based on the calculated usage score. A set of replicas is distributed to one or more of the plurality of nodes within the first hierarchical level based on the sorting of the plurality of nodes.

Abstract: Real-time search (RTS) for mass spectrometry is described. In one aspect, a mass spectrometer can identify a candidate peptide for a product ion spectrum by searching a mass spectral database. While executing the search of the mass spectral database, a candidate peptide score representing a confidence of a match between the product ion spectrum and a theoretical mass spectrum stored in the mass spectral database is generated. A failing score can be promoted to a passing result based on attributes of the candidate peptide.

Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system is disclosed as including a singular mobile platform of at least one mobile power unit (MPU) and at least one first switch gear that is configured to handle electric power from the MPU. The MPU is configured to generate voltage that matches the capabilities of an electrical bus from the at least one switch gear such that a combined electrical current generated as a result of the generated voltage and required load is provided to the electrical bus to the components of the hydraulic fracturing system. Further, the hydraulic fracturing system may include electrical fracturing equipment with at least one second switch gear to support the at least one first switch gear in handling electric power from the MPU. A datavan may be included in the system to control load shedding, load sharing, and power distribution for the electrical fracturing equipment comprising the at least one second switch gear.

Abstract: A system for generating a two-dimensional planogram. The system generates, for a facility in a cluster of facilities, a planogram for sets of items using an intermediate file.

Abstract: Systems, methods and compositions relating to delivering synthetic polymer formulations to the body are described, which can be used by a range of medical personnel including those with minimal experience and training. Under some embodiments, the present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering polymer formulations to a body cavity (e.g. peritoneal cavity) to reduce or stop bleeding. Under some embodiments, an initial percutaneous access pathway is first formed using a delivery device with a probe and needle mechanism that automatically stops the advance of the device upon insertion into a body cavity or space, thus minimizing user error and improving patient safety. The hollow probe then allows transmission of polymer, mixed with gas and/or additional substances, from a holding chamber or canister to flow through the device and hollow probe into the patient's anatomic cavity or space of interest, stopping expansion when the device senses the appropriate pressure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a plurality of interconnected modular units to form a 3D semiconductor package. Each modular unit is implemented as a vertical component or a horizontal component. The modular units are interconnected through a vertical conduction path and lateral conduction path within the vertical component or horizontal component. The vertical component and horizontal component each have an interconnect interposer or semiconductor die. A first conductive via is formed vertically through the interconnect interposer. A second conductive via is formed laterally through the interconnect interposer. The interconnect interposer can be programmable. A plurality of protrusions and recesses are formed on the vertical component or horizontal component, and a plurality of recesses on the vertical component or horizontal component. The protrusions are inserted into the recesses to interlock the vertical component and horizontal component.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) systems for small scale and world scale production of olefins. An OCM system may comprise an OCM subsystem that generates a product stream comprising C2+ compounds and non-C2+ impurities from methane and an oxidizing agent. At least one separations subsystem downstream of, and fluidically coupled to, the OCM subsystem can be used to separate the non-C2+ impurities from the C2+ compounds. A methanation subsystem downstream and fluidically coupled to the OCM subsystem can be used to react H2 with CO and/or CO2 in the non-C2+ impurities to generate methane, which can be recycled to the OCM subsystem. The OCM system can be integrated in a non-OCM system, such as a natural gas liquids system or an existing ethylene cracker.