Abstract: File metadata of a virtual machine can be generated when performing a backup of a virtual machine. A backup copy of the virtual machine and the file metadata can be stored in a backup storage system. The file metadata can be retrieved from the storage system in a manner that is decoupled from the performance of the backup of the virtual machine. The file metadata can be used for searching for files within the backup copy of the virtual machine.

Abstract: A single use applicator described herein allows for simplicity while ensuring that only the necessary amount of product in each compartment is utilized when needed. The inventive drug delivery device includes a housing with two compartments, each containing substances separated by a barrier or membrane which can be broken apart by applying pressure to the housing. One end of the applicator includes a tapered nozzle and cap which can be twisted off when ready to use. Once the barrier or membrane is broken, the two components, liquid and powder, will mix creating the end product. After the two components have been mixed and the user is ready to apply the end product, the user will twist the cap off of the device and apply pressure to the applicator housing in order to force the substance through the nozzle and into the eye, nasal passage, ear canal or other part of the body.

Abstract: The described examples provide for output of first content from a first source of a set top box output terminal for presentation in the full display area of display device. In response to receiving a wait request from a user input device, the outputting of the first content is switching to outputting second content from a second set top box source. While outputting the second content for presentation on the display device, the first content currently being provided by the first source is periodically output for a predetermined duration in a display device portion inset within the full display area that is presenting the second source content. In response to a return input from the user input device, the set top box switches from outputting the second content source to outputting first content currently obtained from the first source.

Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a convertible cushion system including a pillow portion configured to detachably couple with a retaining portion in an assembled state. The pillow portion generally includes a base pillow portion configured to releasably attach to a portion of the retaining portion; and the retaining portion includes a retaining cushion having first and second opposed ends and at least first and second opposed faces, at least one adjustable strap having first and second opposed ends, the at least one adjustable strap disposed on the first face of the retaining cushion and configured to secure the retaining cushion around a user, and a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting portions of the at least one adjustable strap to create a loop. Also provided herein are methods for making and using the disclosed devices and systems.

Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a visible light camera, a thermal camera, and a processor with associated storage. The processor is configured to execute instructions stored in the storage to receive, from the visible light camera, a visible light image for a frame of a scene and receive, from the thermal camera, a thermal image for the frame of the scene. The processor is configured to detect image discrepancies between the visible light image and the thermal image and, based on the detected image discrepancies, determine a presence of a transparent object in the scene. The processor is configured to, based on the detected image discrepancies, output an identification of at least one location in the scene that is associated with the transparent object.

Abstract: A formulation and method for comprehensively supporting retinal health and thereby preventing, reducing the risk of, and/or slowing the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are disclosed. The formulation includes optimal daily dosages of vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

Abstract: The present disclosure addresses biologically active formulations for agricultural and other applications that comprise a solid growth substrate that defines an open cell matrix and an active population of one or more microorganisms adhered thereto. The formulation is configured to be applied directly to a plant growth environment and does not require additional isolation and/or processing steps that would separate the microorganisms from the solid growth substrate prior to deployment. The disclosure also addresses related methods.

Abstract: Damping members for turbocharger assemblies, methods for providing turbocharger assemblies, and turbocharger assemblies are described herein. The damping members include bodies having shapes to fit between a recess extending into a rotor disk of a turbocharger and laterally protruding shoulders of platforms in neighboring blades of the turbocharger. The bodies dampen vibrations of the blades during rotation of the blades. The damping members may include a variety of shapes, such as a sheet, a wedge, a tapered pin, a cylindrical pin, a bent sheet, or another shape.

Abstract: A higher coding efficiency for coding a significance map indicating positions of significant transform coefficients within a transform coefficient block is achieved by the scan order by which the sequentially extracted syntax elements indicating, for associated positions within the transform coefficient block, as to whether at the respective position a significant or insignificant transform coefficient is situated, are sequentially associated to the positions of the transform coefficient block, among the positions of the transform coefficient block depends on the positions of the significant transform coefficients indicated by previously associated syntax elements. Alternatively, the first-type elements may be context-adaptively entropy decoded using contexts which are individually selected for each of the syntax elements dependent on a number of significant transform coefficients in a neighborhood of the respective syntax element, indicated as being significant by any of the preceding syntax elements.

Abstract: A radome for a base station antenna comprises a cover and a bracket. The cover spans over radiators of the base station antenna. The cover includes a front wall, first and second side walls that extend rearwardly from the front wall, and first and second rear flanges that extend inwardly from the respective first and second side walls. The bracket includes a body and first and second mounting flanges that extend forwardly from the body. The first and second mounting flanges cooperate with the respective first and second rear flanges of the cover to connect the cover to the bracket. The radome has an aesthetic appearance, and reduces the possibility that a screw is loosened as a result of lateral wind forces.

Abstract: System(s), method(s), and device(s) that generate and use single-use financial account card numbers (SUFACNs) to facilitate secure processing of financial transactions are presented. A user registers a financial account(s) with a financial transaction platform (FTP), a user profile comprising user-related information is created, and a personal identification number (PIN) is associated with the user. When making a purchase locally or online, the user's portable communication device (PCD) accesses the FTP via an application or web site, the PCD synchronizes with the FTP, and the PCD and FTP each respectively generate the same SUFACN(s) based in part on time of generation and PIN. The SUFACN is presented to the seller's register component via scanning (e.g., when SUFACN is a barcode) or entering the SUFACN. The register component sends the SUFACN to the FTP, which interacts with the user's financial account(s) to facilitate payment.

Abstract: A soft tissue mobilization device having an elongated body. The elongated body is a generally right cylindrical member that has a first end and a second end. The cross-sectional configuration is substantially uniform. Surface variations may be present along the length thereof. The first and second ends may include a round, with a flat region there within. A stand upon which the soft tissue mobilization device can be positioned is likewise disclosed. Methods of use are likewise disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for multi-query object matching based on inverse model frequency. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of obtaining images of a sample object, obtaining models of known objects, determining an image score for each pair of the images and the models, determining an inverse model frequency for each image based on the image scores, determining a model score for each model based on the inverse model frequencies and the image scores, and selecting a particular known object of the known objects as the sample object based on the model scores.

Abstract: Systems and methods of serving advertisements in a computer network environment are provided. A data processing system can receive a request for content from a client computing device. The data processing system can receive a cost-per-incremental-action (“CPIA”) bid from a content provider computing device. The data processing system can calculate a value of expected incremental actions from serving a first candidate online ad corresponding to the CPIA bid, and use it to translate the CPIA bid to an auction bid. The data processing system can select a winning online ad from among the first candidate online ad and additional candidate online ads based on their respective corresponding auction bids. The data processing system can transmit the winning online ad to the client computing device.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant device for holding a portion of an access port of a fluid line can include a first housing member that includes a first recess and a first stopping shelf. The device can further include a second housing member that includes a second recess and a second stopping shelf. The second housing member can couple with the first housing member such that the first and second stopping shelves cooperate to retain the portion of the access port within the device. The device can include a locking mechanism configured maintain the first and second housing members in a coupled state when engaged. The device can further include a tamper-evident indicator that, when activated, permits the first and second housing members to transition from the coupled state to a decoupled state to permit access to the access port of the fluid line.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing backup operations for data packets by a backup agent is provided. The apparatus predicts a first backup time period of completing a first backup operation for the data packets and determines a second backup time period of performing the first backup operation until the first backup operation is stopped at a point of time. The apparatus also identifies an incomplete status of the first backup operation at the point of time based on a comparison between the first backup time period and the second backup time period, and collects information describing the incomplete status. The apparatus further starts a second backup operation for the data packets from the incomplete status based on the information.