Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for facilitating efficient intrusion detection via hierarchical signatures, in accordance with embodiments described herein. In particular, embodiments described herein include obtaining an intrusion signature that includes an intrusion attribute value(s) indicating a malicious attack on a computer network or system. Based on the intrusion signature, a hierarchical signature is generated by including the intrusion attribute value(s) of the intrusion signature in one of a corresponding data structure of hierarchical data structures. Thereafter, a network packet, having a data attribute(s) is obtained. The network packet is determined as suspect of being malicious based on the data attribute(s) of the network packet matching the at intrusion attribute value(s) of the hierarchical signature. The indication of the suspect network packet can be provided, for example for notification of such a suspect network packet.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods in which a surgeon can use computer-implemented deformity assessment and correction tools to create 3D models of a bone. To ensure adequate healing, a surgeon may choose to use a prefabricated bone plate, a semi-customized bone plate, or a fully-customized bone plate to hold first and second bone portions in a corrected position. To select the appropriate prefabricated bone plate, the surgeon may identify three landmark locations on the first and second bone portions corresponding to desired fixation hole locations on the bone plate. The surgeon can then use a software application to evaluate multiple bone plate designs in a library and compare the average proximity of the landmark locations to fixation hole locations on each of the bone plate designs. Then, the surgeon can determine which bone plate design best fits the patient anatomy based on his comparison.

Abstract: A multi-position collapsible stock assembly including at least one extension rod, wherein the at least one extension rod includes an anti-rotation engagement portion formed proximate a first end of the extension rod, wherein a longitudinal arrangement of one or more spaced apart rod dimples/detents is longitudinally aligned along a plurality of areas of the at least one extension rod, wherein each longitudinal arrangement of one or more spaced apart rod dimples/detents corresponds to a discrete rotational position of the extension rod relative to the stock; and a stock having at least one anti-rotation engagement recess formed therein, wherein the anti-rotation engagement recess of the stock corresponds to the anti-rotation engagement portion such that engagement between the anti-rotation engagement recess and the anti-rotation engagement portion resists rotational movement of the extension rod relative to the stock.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed for upgrading services of a software-based service according to a predefined sequence to account for dependencies between services. An upgrade package that includes a manifest defining an order for upgrading services of the software-based system is retrieved. Each service is upgraded according to the sequence and a status log is modified following each upgrade to include a unified status summary associated with all services being upgraded.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics. In embodiments, a wearable head device comprises a frame, a first optical module comprising a first reflecting surface, a second optical module, electronic components, and a heat sink. The electronic components may be disposed adjacent to the frame and further disposed between the first reflecting surface and the second optical module. The electronic components may comprise a processor. The electronic components may be configured to rest a first distance from the head of a user of the wearable head device. The heat sink may be disposed between the first reflecting surface and the second optical module and configured to rest a second distance from the head of the user, the second distance greater than the first distance. The heat sink may be thermally coupled to the processor.

Abstract: A communication device, method and computer program product reduce time to connect a communication session. The communication device registers for cellular communication service using a first radio access technology (RAT) or sub-RAT with a first node. The communication device determines whether a connection for a selected communication service is predicted to be available from the first node. The communication device determines whether a request for the selected communication service is predicted to occur. In response to determining that the connection for the selected communication service is unavailable from the first node and the request for the selected communication service is predicted to occur, the communication device identifies a second node that supports communication using a second RAT/sub-RAT. The communication devices triggers registration fallback from the first node to the second node.

Abstract: Modulation-encoded light, using different spectral bin coded light components, can illuminate a stationary or moving (relative) target object or scene. Response signal processing can use information about the respective different time-varying modulation functions, to decode to recover information about a respective response parameter affected by the target object or scene. Electrical or optical modulation encoding can be used. LED-based spectroscopic analysis of a composition of a target (e.g., SpO2, glucose, etc.) can be performed; such can optionally include decoding of encoded optical modulation functions. Baffles or apertures or optics can be used, such as to constrain light provided by particular LEDs. Coded light illumination can be used with a focal plane array light imager receiving response light for inspecting a moving semiconductor or other target.

Abstract: Examples provide an input device for an adaptive chord typing system. An input device includes a plurality of keys and a chord manager in firmware or software on the device. The chord manager analyzes input words and identifies frequently input candidate words. The chord manager automatically generates recommended chords that are shorter than the identified candidate words to serve as a shortcut during typing. The recommended chords are output to a user via a user interface communicatively coupled to the input device. If the user accepts a recommended chord, the chord is mapped to a corresponding frequently input word. When the user types a mapped chord using the keys on the input device, the input device generates keystroke data corresponding to the corresponding frequently input word(s), as if the user had actually input the word(s) rather than the chord to increase typing speed.

Abstract: An one-piece integrated coke drum de-heading seat machined from a single forced metal block. The seat has bias members and expansion chambers stacked and aligned to increase the load force from about 250 PSI to over 850 PSI when activated by gasses.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a computer-implemented method for communications centric care. A caregiver interface serves a patient interface in accordance with a disease management program to collaboratively lead the patient to recover from a disease. The method can include obtaining content items relating to a patient and labeling each content item as either a secure content item or an unsecure content item, and then comparing the labels with identifiers of the patient, the caregiver, and/or a schedule of key events of the disease management program. The content items are selectively bifurcated for the patient and/or caregiver interfaces. As such, the interfaces can manage communications in accordance with the disease management program.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tower structure of a wind turbine includes printing, via an additive printing device, a plurality of concentric sections of the tower structure of the wind turbine. The concentric sections may be printed simultaneously from concrete, may include tensioning cables or other structural supports, and may define other support flanges or overhangs. After curing, the method may include raising an inner section of the plurality of concentric sections to a top of an adjacent outer section and joining the two sections. This process may be repeated to telescope the concentric sections and raise the tower structure.

Abstract: A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a non-nicotine pod assembly and a device body. The non-nicotine pod assembly has upstream and downstream ends and is configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end may define at least one upstream recess, and the downstream end may define at least one downstream recess. The device body defines a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly. The through hole includes an upstream sidewall and a downstream sidewall. The upstream sidewall may include at least one upstream protrusion, and the downstream sidewall may include at least one downstream protrusion. The at least one upstream protrusion and the at least one downstream protrusion may be configured to engage with the at least one upstream recess and the at least one downstream recess, respectively, so as to retain the non-nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.

Abstract: This application provides compositions, e.g., formulations, used for gastric, gastrointestinal and/or colonic treatments, and methods for making, storing and using them, including storage, including long term storage, at room temperature. Compositions provided herein are useful for treating various diseases or conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and recurrent or primary C. difficile infection.

Abstract: A portable sensing device may be deployed for determining at least one stability metric of a vessel. The sensing device may include one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the vessel, one or more freeboard sensors for determining a freeboard of the vessel, and a computing system for processing motion data from the one or more motion sensors and freeboard data from the one or more freeboard sensors to determine the at least one stability metric. The computing system may be programmed to transform the motion data from time domain motion data to frequency domain motion data and process the frequency domain motion data to determine the at least one stability metric of the vessel and the freeboard of the vessel.

Abstract: A fertilizer having a source of carbon dioxide, a source of nitrogen, and a source of carbohydrate, and an acid in an amount to provide increased retention of carbon dioxide in the soil. A method of enhancing the growth of plants by applying the fertilizer to soil containing the plant, the acid increasing retention of the carbon dioxide in the soil, and the plant exhibiting enhanced growth from the combination of the nitrogen, carbon dioxide and carbohydrate.

Abstract: An actuator including an impulse generation arrangement including an atmospheric pressure chamber, and a valve connected fluidly to the chamber, a prime mover arrangement including a device piston, and a hydrostatic pressure source, and a hydraulic chamber disposed between and fluidically connecting the impulse generation arrangement and the prime mover arrangement. A method for actuating a downhole tool including signaling the trigger in an actuator, opening the atmospheric chamber of the actuator, causing a low pressure pulse in the actuator, and moving the device piston with the pulse. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and the actuator disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed. A search query of a text transcription is received. The search query includes a word or words having a specified spelling. A sequence of search phonemes corresponding to the specified spelling is generated. A sequence of transcript phonemes corresponding to the text transcription is generated from the text transcription. A search alignment in which the sequence of search phonemes is aligned to a transcript phoneme fragment is generated. Based at least on the search alignment having a quality score exceeding a quality score threshold, the transcript phoneme fragment and an associated portion of the text transcription is determined to result from an utterance of the specified spelling in an audio session corresponding to the text transcription. A search result indicating that the transcript phoneme fragment and the associated portion of the text transcription is determined to have resulted from the utterance is output.

Abstract: A method of rotating a set of keys, having a media encryption key (MEK) and a current media encryption key encryption key (MEKEK) encrypted and stored in a self-encrypting drive (SED) having data encrypted with the MEK (MEK(data)), includes decrypting the stored MEK and the current MEKEK. A new MEK (MEK?) and a new MEKEK (MEKEK?) are generated. The MEKEK? is encrypted to replace the current encrypted MEKEK. A concatenation of the MEK and the MEK? is encrypted with MEKEK?. The encrypted data MEK(data) is re-encrypted with MEK?.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided to support individuals in a retail environment. Some embodiments, provide systems, comprising: a plurality of cameras positioned in a retail store; an image processing control circuit configured to determine a customer field of view; a product identification control circuit configured to identify a set of multiple products within the identified customer field of view, assign a viewing probability to each product without the first customer having to touch the first product; a product selection control circuit configured to determine a purchase probability of the first product; add the first product to a virtual electronic cart when the purchase probability of the first product exceeds a purchase probability threshold; and communicate instructions to control the worker personal computing device to instruct a worker to retrieve the first product.