Abstract: Features and techniques are disclosed for interacting with paginated digital content, including a multi-purpose tool and an annotation mode. The multi-purpose tool, which may be represented by a graphic (e.g., a movable interactive graphic), can provide access to multiple modes (e.g., copy, define, note, and/or highlight modes) that a user can invoke. The mode invoked determines the functions performed by the tool when interacting with the paginated digital content. The annotation mode, which may be invoked using the multi-purpose tool or independently thereof, can allow a user to create and edit annotations, such as highlights and notes (e.g., sticky notes, margin notes, and/or highlight notes), for paginated digital content. Editing the annotations may include selecting a desired color for the annotation, for example. The annotation mode may also allow a user to intuitively merge and delete annotations previously added to paginated digital content.

Abstract: Methods and systems for enhanced domain name system (DNS) response caching are described. An enhanced DNS response caching method includes receiving a connection request for a fully qualified domain name (FQDN). A DNS client checks a local cache for a cached resolved domain name corresponding to the FQDN and sends 3300 a query to obtain or refresh the cached resolved domain name if a Time to Live parameter is expired or about to expire. In response to receiving a negative response or no response for the query, the DNS client determines whether an enhanced DNS response caching parameter is enabled. If the enhanced DNS response caching parameter is enabled, the DNS client sends an expired cached resolved domain name to process the connection request.

Abstract: A roof panel storage system for vehicle is disclosed herein. A storage bag is configured to hold a roof panel of the vehicle. The sensor is coupled to the storage bag and is configured to sense a position of the storage bag. A sound source device is coupled to the storage bag and is configured to issue an auditory alert based on the sensed position of the storage bag.

Abstract: A method for generating user feedback information from a shave event associated with a user. A shaving razor is provided to user. The shaving razor includes a handle, a hair cutting implement connected to the handle, at least one motion sensor in the handle, a hair cutting implement displacement sensor associated with the handle, a communication device associated with the handle and a power source associated with the handle. The power source powers the at least one motion sensor, the hair cutting implement displacement sensor and the communication device. Shave event data associated with the user during a shave is collected from the at least one motion sensor and the hair cutting implement displacement sensor. The shave event data is processed to generate user feedback information.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a roadway bank angle based on vehicle information. The method may include the steps of: obtaining vehicle information from at least one vehicle, the vehicle information is obtained from at least one of a global navigational satellite system (GNSS) receiver and one or more onboard vehicle sensors, and the GNSS receiver and the one or more onboard vehicle sensors are installed in the at least one vehicle; performing a roadway bank angle determination process using the obtained vehicle information to obtain a roadway bank angle; and updating a representative roadway bank angle based on the roadway bank angle.

Abstract: A backup orchestrator for providing backup services to entities includes storage for storing backup windows during which backup storages are predicted to be able to service backup storage workloads; and a backup manager that identifies an occurrence of a backup generation event for an entity of the entities; in response to identifying the backup generation event: matches workload characteristics for generating a backup of the entity to a backup window of the backup windows that is associated with a backup storage of the backup storages; and generates the backup for the entity during the backup window and store the backup in the backup storage.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for increasing bandwidth efficiency in satellite communications. In some embodiments, a satellite communications method is provided that comprises receiving, at a gateway ground station and as part of a downlink transmission from a satellite, a combined source signal comprising a plurality of source signals with an overlapping bandwidth, and extracting, from the downlink transmission, information specifying at least one predetermined modulation method. The method also includes generating, based on the at least one predetermined modulation method and from the combined source signal, a plurality of estimated waveforms corresponding to the plurality of source signals, separating, by signal cancellation and using the plurality of estimated waveforms, the plurality of source signals from the combined source signal, and routing, with a terrestrial network, the plurality of source signals to one or more user ground terminals.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method in a content delivery (CD) network includes determining at least one pseudo client IP address using first log information and second log information. The first log information being from a rendezvous service in the content delivery (CD) network, and includes at least one resolver IP address associated with at least one first request made at the rendezvous service. The second log information is from at least one probe service in the CD network, and includes at least one client IP address associated with at least one second request to the at least one probe service. The method also includes making an association between (i) the at least one pseudo client IP address and (ii) the at least one resolver IP address; and then, responsive to a name resolution request, the name resolution request including the at least one resolver IP address, the rendezvous service using the at least one pseudo client IP address instead of the resolver IP address to resolve the name.

Abstract: A method for processing data includes receiving a write request by a host operating system during a predetermined time window, storing data associated with the write request in a shared memory, making a first determination that a threshold number of write requests are obtained within the predetermined time window, and, in response to the first determination, sending an offload request to a virtual machine (VM), wherein the offload request specifies at least the write request.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for evaluating combinatorial processes using simulation techniques and multiple parallel statistical analyses of real-world data. A simulation model is generated that simulates one or more steps of a combinatorial process. The simulation model comprises key features of the combinatorial process. A plurality of first data mining tasks are performed in parallel over real data of the combinatorial process to obtain key feature prediction models that estimate the key features. The key feature prediction models are bound to the simulation model. Query types to be supported are identified and a plurality of simulation runs are generated in parallel, comprising simulated data for the supported query types. A plurality of second data mining tasks are performed in parallel over the plurality of simulation runs to build global prediction models to answer queries of each supported query type. An answer to a user query is determined using the global prediction models.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a geofence-based location tracking and notification triggering system. One of the methods includes obtaining location information associated with a user device; accessing information indicating entities located within one or more threshold distances of the obtained location; determining whether a user of the user device satisfies constraints specified by the entities; and generating a notification to be provided to the user device, the notification indicating information associated with at least one entity for which the user satisfies specified constraints. Preferably, the notification is in the form of a text messages, which provides advantages for real-time notifications with increased spatial relevance to a user.

Abstract: A point cloud model of the area of interest is generated. A known measurement coplanar to the precise measurement desired is used to define a metric image calibration constant for the picture. This image pixel to distance ratio is then used to take a linear measurement in a head on picture of the measurement of interest.

Abstract: Vegetation cutting apparatuses may include a wheeled apparatus frame. A cutting assembly may be carried by the wheeled apparatus frame. The cutting assembly may include an elongated chain support member having a chain support member edge. An elongated debris removal slot may extend into the chain support member from the chain support member edge. A cutting chain may be configured to traverse the chain support member edge of the chain support member. An engine may drivingly engage the cutting chain.

Abstract: An automatically locking safety device, e.g., for use in a blood collection procedure, can include a housing, first and second needle covers that are at least partly received in the housing, and a needle that is at least partly received in at least one of the first and second needle covers. The needle can include a proximal tip configured for placement into a patient and a distal tip configured for placement into a blood collection vial. In some embodiments, the first and second needle covers are biased by a biasing member. In some cases, one or both of the first and second needle covers can be locked to prevent axial movement thereof after the blood collection procedure. In certain embodiments, a distal end of the device is configured to connect with a medical connector, such as a needleless IV access device.

Abstract: Systems, instruments or devices, and methods or procedures are described in which a scalpet array is applied to a target site with the use of a pattern. The scalpet array comprises scalpets positioned on a device. Skin pixels are incised at the target site via application of a load through the scalpet array. A recipient site is prepared by positioning the pattern at the recipient site and applying the scalpet array to generate skin defects. The incised skin pixels are applied at the skin defects of the recipient site.

Abstract: A mounting plate includes arrays of indents and slots to receive brackets to hold a tablet computer on the plate with a connector projecting rearwardly to interconnect a ball and socket joint, providing substantially universal accommodation of common sized tablet computers for mounting, in particular, on a moving vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus is described. When the mobile apparatus is in a locked state and a user is detected, the user is authenticated automatically on background using a primary biometric authentication method. In response to authenticating the user automatically on background, the locked state of the mobile apparatus is opened, and a screen relating to the locked state on a display is provided although the locked state has been opened.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for acquiring training data and building an organizational-based language model based on the training data. In one example, the method may include collecting organizational data that is generated via one or more applications associated with an organization, aggregating the collected organizational data with previously collected organizational data to generate aggregated organizational training data, training an organizational-based language model for speech processing based on the aggregated organizational training data, and storing the trained organizational-based language model.

Abstract: An auto-rack railroad car including a frame, a plurality of upright posts supported by the frame, a deck, and a plurality of deck connector assemblies connecting the deck to the upright posts, each deck connector assembly including at least one wedge.