Abstract: A method performed on a processor to determine a probability of success of a cyber-attack on a target network such that the defenses of the target network may be evaluated is provided. The method includes (1) calculating a probability that the cyber-attack will successfully ingress to the target network; (2) calculating a probability that the cyber-attack will successfully move laterally in the target network by performing an action; (3) calculating a probability that the cyber-attack will successfully perform an action on objective. The calculated probabilities are combined to determine a probability that the cyber-attack will be successful such that the defenses of the target network may be evaluated.

Abstract: Dipole audio speakers, and more particularly, voice controlled dipole audio speakers having at least one microphone located substantially along the null sound plane of the dipole audio speaker. An improved loudspeaker system that produces an improved audio quality for stereophonic sound. The improved loudspeaker utilizes conventional electro-dynamic drivers in a sealed chamber that produce sound primarily in the 20-300 Hz band coupled with electrostatic card stack drivers placed outside the sealed chamber that cover the remaining 98% of the audio frequency spectrum (300 Hz to 20 kHz). The improved loudspeaker system can also include multiple card stack drivers that are placed at angles with respect to each other to maximize audio fidelity.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for automatically capturing configuration changes to the cloud computing resources. The system for automatically capturing configuration changes may detect changes to configurations of cloud computing resources across the geographic regions, in real-time. The changes may be stored in a central data storage device instantiated by a central cloud computing account. Furthermore, a relationship graph indicating the relationships between the different cloud computing resources may be generated.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry. For example, the processing circuitry generates first reconstructed samples of a current block in a current frame. Further, the processing circuitry obtains reconstructed samples in a temporal source frame that is different from the current frame, and applies a filter to at least the reconstructed samples in the temporal source frame to generate offsets. Then, the processing circuitry combines the first reconstructed samples of the current block with the offsets to generate second reconstructed samples of the current block.

Abstract: Provided is a gated nanostructure device, which includes a thick film comprising a conducting nanoporous material between a source electrode and a drain electrode; and a gate electrode that modulates an electric current through the conducting nanoporous material between the source electrode and the drain electrode throughout a thickness of the thick film. The conducting nanoporous material includes an exposed portion, which is exposed to an external environment, and pores of the conducting nanoporous material are aligned at least partially between the source electrode and the drain electrode.

Abstract: A structural arrangement for a vehicle includes a body structure defining a longitudinal vehicle body axis and a lateral vehicle axis orthogonal to the longitudinal vehicle body axis. The body structure includes a lattice shear structure having a first structural member extending laterally from one side to an opposite side of the vehicle and a second structural member parallel to and longitudinally spaced apart from the first structural member, an upper shear panel extending longitudinally and laterally across the vehicle and joined to the lattice shear structure, and a seat attachment structure having a first end and a second end opposite the second end. The seat attachment structure is oriented longitudinally and is joined to both of the first and second structural members.

Abstract: Primer compositions and methods of using the same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a primer composition includes an epoxy resin with a plurality of epoxy moieties. The primer composition also includes a (meth)acrylic resin with a plurality of (meth)acrylic moieties covalently bonded to an organic moiety. A crosslinking component is also present in the primer composition, where the crosslinking component is an amine.

Abstract: Directional drilling is an extremely important area of technology for the extraction of oil and gas from earthen formations. The technology of the present application relates to improved non-stabilizer guidance positioning members for directional drilling assemblies and for drill strings. It also relates to an improved method for analyzing the fit and engagement of a directional drilling assembly in curved and straight wellbores in order to produce improved guidance positioning members. It also relates to a method of designing guidance positioning members for directional drilling. It also relates to drilling directional wellbores using the guidance positioning members of the present technology.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of analyzing an electrical wiring harness assembly comprises receiving, via a processing element, a test result associated with the electrical wiring harness assembly; determining, via the processing element, a probable error type based on the test result; retrieving from a memory element, via the processing element, a plurality of natural language terms associated with the probable error type, each of the plurality of natural language terms having a corresponding phrase order value; and reporting, via a user interface, each of the plurality of natural language terms in an order according to the phrase order values.

Abstract: A screw for a plasticating apparatus has one or more helical flights. A portion of the screw has a plurality of advancing grooves arranged in a noncontinuous helix cut in the screw. The advancing grooves are dimensioned to receive material therein as the material is conveyed through the barrel. The screw has a plurality of noncontinuous cross-cut grooves traversing one or more of the advancing grooves. The cross-cut grooves have a second helix angle greater than the first helix angle and less than ninety degrees; and/or one or more of the cross-cut grooves have a third helix angle of about ninety degrees.

Abstract: A cupholder adapter for a large beverage container has a base, a container holder that upwardly extends from the base, and a shell insert that extends downwardly from the base. The shell insert snaps into a first shell, which may be press-fit into OEM vehicle cupholders of a relatively small size. Further shells may be sequentially and releasably attached over the first shell to fit the assembly to OEM vehicle cupholders of larger sizes. An axis of the container holder may be offset from the axis of the shell insert, so as to permit two such cupholder adapters to be installed in two cupholders closely spaced from each other in a vehicle center console.

Abstract: A threaded fastener having a prevailing torque feature and a method for forming same includes a barrel having a longitudinal axis. The barrel has a plurality of internal threads, each internal thread including a forward facing surface and a rearward facing surface. A first angle between the forward facing surface and a first lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis ranges from 20° to 40°. A second angle between the forward facing surface and the rearward facing surface ranges from 80° to 100°.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for data collection and analysis of information related to applications. Specifically, the developer of the application may install analytic software, which may be embodied as a software development kit (SDK), on an integrated development environment (“IDE”) associated with the developer, wherein the analytic software may be installed with a wizard-like interface having a series of easy to follow instructions. Once installed, the application, with the analytic software incorporated therein, may be provided and installed on a plurality of end user devices. Thereafter, the analytic software may work in conjunction with analytic processing logic to assist the developer in obtaining pertinent information related to bugs associated with the application that is being executed on an end user device.

Abstract: Augmented reality apparatus and methods of use are provided with persistent digital content linked to a location coordinates. More specifically, the present invention links a physical location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. According to the present invention, digital content remains persistent with a location even if visual aspects of the location change.

Abstract: A method for preparing an ammonia abatement additive for poultry litter that is formulated to assure activation in an interior environment having various relative humidity conditions. The method includes obtaining a blended litter amendment composition that, based on weight, is about 40% deliquescent salt and about 60% aluminum sulfate, relative to a total weight of the two components. The composition can be made by the user or received, already blended, from a third party. To this blended composition that has been obtained, additional deliquescent salt is added in an amount such that the total amount of deliquescent salt is effective to activate the alum-containing ammonia abatement additive at the targeted low relative humidity condition in the interior of a poultry house. The composition is a sub-component of the ammonia abatement additive which may or may not contain additional compounds. The specified relative proportions (i.e.

Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are methods and composition for controlling Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) infection and contamination.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to implantable-lead devices that include one or more materials with altered morphology and methods for making and using the same. Specifically, the morphology of electrodes and/or one or more other implant-device materials can be textured to include micro- and/or nanoscale topographical features, which can reduce in vivo fibrotic response and thereby improve signal-to-noise ratios and short-term extractability of the devices.

Abstract: A coated glass substrate is disclosed. The coated glass substrate includes a coating containing at least one metal oxide containing a zinc oxide. The zinc of the zinc oxide is present in an amount of from 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % as determined according to XPS. The coated glass substrate has area surface roughness Sa or Sq of from about 5 nm to about 1,500 nm as determined via atomic force microscopy.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that exhibit activity as acetyl-CoA carboxylase modulators (e.g., inhibitors) and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of fungal pathogens in plants.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to evaluate light-weight cement (LWC) bond conditions behind the casing in a downhole environment of a wellbore. The apparatus includes a logging (CBL) instrument that can detect aberrations in the LWC behind the casing based on variations in the transducer impedance measurements without using pad. The CBL instrument includes a transducer matrix, a signal acquisition controller, a data processing module, and a communication unit.