Abstract: A system and method for injecting network chaos between a client system and a server system within a network are disclosed. A processor implement a chaos controller DNS (Domain Name System) server and configures a client application running on the client system to utilize the chaos controller DNS server as a DNS server. The processor also selects the chaos controller DNS as the DNS server and implements a chaos controller application programming interface (API) and a chaos controller central server; and orchestrates a type and a duration of a network chaos injection by utilizing the chaos controller API and the chaos controller central server without modifying an application code of the client application.

Abstract: Techniques are described for performing forensic assisting and tracing of transaction data from an automated teller machine (ATM) to detect suspicious activity and potential security threats. The techniques include a forensic assisting and tracing (FAST) ATM configured to intercept data packets including transaction data generated by the ATM; map, store, and index the transaction data; and analyze metadata for the transaction data to generate reports on the operation of the ATM for a higher-level hub server. In some examples, a plurality of FAST ATMs may be networked to the hub server such that the hub server receives reports from each of the individual FAST ATMs and analyzes the reports to identify larger, global trends of suspicious activity and potential security threats.

Abstract: A method for providing online security may include: (1) receiving, by a validation computer program executed by a trusted entity backend for a trusted entity, a call from a web browser executed on a customer electronic device browsing a webpage for an online entity, the call comprising an online entity identifier for the online entity and a session identifier, wherein the webpage for the online entity may include a hidden <iframe> comprising code that causes the web browser to execute the call; (2) confirming, by the validation computer program, that a cookie for the trusted entity may be stored on the customer electronic device; and (3) returning, by the validation computer program, a first value indicating that the customer electronic device is known to the trusted entity or a second value indicating that the customer electronic device is not known to the trusted entity based on the confirmation.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for guiding the acquisition of ultrasound data. The method begins by obtaining ultrasound data from a plurality of data acquisition planes and performing spatial registration of the data acquisition planes. A number of vessels are then identified in each data acquisition plane. A location of a vessel bifurcation is then identified based on the spatial registration of the data acquisition planes and the number of vessels in each data acquisition plane. A guidance instruction is generated based on the location of the vessel bifurcation, wherein the guidance instruction is adapted to indicate a location to obtain further ultrasound data.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for verifying record data. An example method includes identifying, by evaluation circuitry, anomalous data elements from data elements of a record included in a dataset. The example method also includes determining, by the evaluation circuitry, a root-cause analysis operation resolution time frame guideline based on an anomaly rate of the anomalous data elements in relation to an anomaly rate threshold value. The example method also includes generating, by the evaluation circuitry, a recommendation to correct a cause of the anomalous data elements based on the root-cause analysis operation resolution time frame guideline.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system employing a treatment catheter (30) (e.g., a thermoablation catheter or a cyroablation catheter), and an articulated robot (40) including a plurality of linkages and one or more joints interconnecting the linkages for navigating the treatment catheter (30) within an anatomical region. The robotic surgical system further employs a robot controller (41) for controlling a navigation by the articulated robot (40) of the treatment catheter (30) along a intraoperative treatment path within the anatomical region relative to the anatomical structure derived from a planned treatment path within the anatomical region relative to the anatomical structure based on a registration between the articulated robot (40) and a preoperative image (21a) illustrative of the planned treatment path within the anatomical region relative to the anatomical structure.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for registering a panic button for intervention are described herein. A system is configured to receive at a server, an indication that a panic button was used by a user; access a database to determine a responsive action, the responsive action being one of: transmitting a speaking prompt or activating a device function of a device associated with the user; and establish a communication session with the user to perform the responsive action.

Abstract: Methods and systems of exchanging data using payment cards with universal reference numbers are disclosed. A merchant computing system includes a merchant input/output assembly receiving a universal reference number from a customer at a point of sale. A merchant database retrievably stores a plurality of universal reference numbers and customer information associated with each of the plurality of universal reference numbers. A transaction circuit receives the universal reference number from the merchant input/output assembly, retrieves customer information associated with the universal reference number, and provides an output relating to a transaction based on the customer information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical instrument comprising (100, 200, 400) a magnetic resonance imaging receive antenna (101, 101?). The magnetic resonance imaging receive antenna comprises multiple antenna elements (102) each configured for receiving a magnetic resonance imaging radio-frequency signal. The magnetic resonance imaging receive antenna further comprises a radio-frequency receiver (104) connected to each of the multiple antenna elements, wherein the radio-frequency receiver is configured to receive the magnetic resonance imaging radio frequency signal and to convert the radio frequency signal to digital magnetic resonance data (902). The magnetic resonance imaging receive antenna further comprises a digital combiner (108). The digital combiner is configured to combine a weighted combination of the digital magnetic resonance data from each of the radio frequency signals into a chosen number of digital virtual magnetic resonance channels using a set of weighting factors (904).

Abstract: An X-ray source (100) for generating X-ray radiation of first and second energy spectra is proposed, wherein the X-ray intensity imbalance between the first and second energy spectra is reduced as compared to conventional X-ray sources. The reduction of the X-ray intensity imbalance is achieved by configuring a smaller electron impact angle (141) onto the anode (102) when the higher tube voltage is applied as compared to when the lower tube voltage is applied.

Abstract: A method for facilitating reconciliation of streaming data by using an independent reconciliation data stream is disclosed. The method includes receiving events from a data stream; accessing a reconciliation data stream that corresponds to the data stream, the reconciliation data stream including reconciliation events that correspond to the events; determining, by using a model, parameters based on the events and the corresponding reconciliation events, the parameters relating to the data stream; comparing, by using the model, the events with the corresponding reconciliation events to identify data anomalies; validating, by using the model, the events based on the corresponding reconciliation events; and aggregating information that relates to the events, the parameters, the data anomalies, and a result of the validating.

Abstract: A method and a system for accurately tracking and capturing a time to market for software applications and feature updates thereof are provided. The method includes: receiving a notification that a requested update to the application is stored in a code depository and is ready for a deployment; retrieving, from the code depository, metadata that relates to the requested update; extracting, from the code depository based on the retrieved metadata, information that is associated with the requested update to the application, such as project management software instruction set identifiers; and modifying the information based on the deployment.

Abstract: A MEMS device includes a semiconductor body with a fixed structure defining a cavity, and a deformable main body suspended on the cavity. A piezoelectric actuator is on the deformable main body, and a piezoelectric sensor element is on the deformable main body, which forms with the deformable main body a strain sensor. The piezoelectric sensor element includes a detection piezoelectric region of aluminum nitride on the deformable main body, and an intermediate detection electrode on the detection piezoelectric region. The deformable main body, the detection piezoelectric region, and the intermediate detection electrode form a first detection capacitor of the strain sensor. The deformable main body, the piezoelectric actuator, and the piezoelectric sensor element form a deformable structure suspended on the cavity and deformable by the piezoelectric actuator, with the strain sensor allowing the deformation of the deformable structure to be detected.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing an ultrafiltered whey protein hydrolysate comprising tolerogenic peptides wherein an emulsifier and/or a chaotropic agent is added before ultrafiltration. The invention further concerns the product obtainable by the process.

Abstract: Disclosed is an approach for evaluating internal consistency of object classifications using machine learning modeling. In an example, models are iteratively trained, using supervised learning, on different majority segments (e.g., about 90%) of a dataset as training data segments. Trained models can be applied to the remaining data (e.g., about 10%) as test data segments to obtain, for each object, a predicted classification and a confidence score. Models in training iterations (e.g., 10 iterations) may be independently trained on substantially non-overlapping test data segments (with each iteration testing, e.g., about 10% of the dataset). When a model's predicted classification disagrees from a prior classification, and the confidence of the prediction is sufficiently high (indicating sufficiently strong disagreement), the object's prior classification may be revised. Training data, other than the data itself being evaluated for consistency, is not necessarily required.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a voltage driver, where a combination of first and second resistance blocks controls a differential voltage swing on the outputs of the voltage driver. Variations of an input voltage are compensated by adding different values of the first resistance block to the second resistance block, while keeping a summation of the first and second resistance blocks at a constant value. Three different circuit diagrams are disclosed to generate these different resistances. In each circuit diagram, one or more control signals change the resistance of the combination of first and second resistance blocks. In some embodiments, the value of the second resistance block is changed by the first resistance block to maintain an impedance matching between a transmitter and a receiver, while changing of the first resistance block compensates for the differential voltage swing.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for setting credentials for accounts, or cards associated with accounts, are provided. A queue of credentials may be maintained for facilitating access to at least one account of a user. Credentials in the queue may be automatically generated using information provided by the user without additional input from the user. A deactivation event relating to the account may be detected, in response to which one credential for the account may be deactivated. A new credential from the queue may be activated to facilitate access to the account.

Abstract: A memory cell includes first, second, and third semiconductor regions laterally bounded by insulated conductive walls; a first insulating layer overlaying the first, second, and third semiconductor regions; and a second conductive layer disposed facing a part of each of first, second, and third semiconductor regions. A first top part of the first semiconductor region is first conductivity type doped and faces the second conductive layer. The second semiconductor region includes second top parts forming a transistor with the first insulating layer and second conductive layer. A third top part of the third semiconductor region is second conductivity type doped and faces the second conductive layer. To program the memory cell, an electrical field is applied between the first semiconductor region and the second conductive layer and electrical field is applied between the third semiconductor region and the second conductive layer.

Abstract: A memory cell is formed by a PIN diode having three contacts. A breakdown voltage is applied to break down a gate oxide arranged between a region of the PIN diode and a substrate region. The breakdown or non-breakdown state of the gate oxide is determined by applying a read voltage between the anode and the cathode of the diode and determining the value of the corresponding current flowing in the diode.

Abstract: An automatically cleanable milk filter includes a cylindrical housing with an outer wall, a first end with a first liquid connection, and above a second end with a second liquid connection. A concentric cylindrical filter part and a cylindrical core placed concentrically within the filter part are accommodated in the housing. The filter part includes wire having a tapered cross-sectional profile in a spiral shape or as a series of parallel rings or rods, and a frame for keeping them spaced apart, thereby forming a plurality of filter openings. The filter part divides the filter volume into a first volume part which is directly connected to the first liquid connection, and a second volume part which is directly connected to the second liquid connection. The second volume part includes a cylindrical part, as well as a top part which narrows at a transition to the second liquid connection.