Abstract: An illustrative “open archive” architecture relieves the immediate need to add network-attached storage (NAS) devices to a storage management system. The open archive architecture provides streamlined access to live production data, which originally was stored on a NAS device but which is archived to secondary storage to free up NAS space. An open-archive server coordinates with an open-archive layer that operates on the NAS device. The open-archive server identifies data sets on the NAS that meet archiving criteria, which are then automatically moved to an open archive in secondary storage. The open archive layer intercepts data-access calls coming into the NAS device, e.g., open calls, read calls, write calls. The intercepted calls are reported to the open-archive server for analysis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for physically coupling together a first aircraft and a second aircraft, for example for the purpose of performing air-to-air refueling. The first aircraft is an aircraft in flight. The second aircraft is an aircraft in flight. The method comprises: sending, from a transmitter located on the first aircraft, an electromagnetic signal; receiving, by a receiver located on the second aircraft, the signal; and controlling, by one or more processors, using the signal received by the second aircraft, at least one of the first and second aircraft such that the first and second aircraft are in a predetermined configuration in which the first and second aircraft are physically coupled together, for example attached together.

Abstract: A repeater (9), system (1) and method (100) for facilitating data communication, over a power-line (7), between a first electronic communication device (3) and a second electronic communication device (5). The repeater (9) includes a first power-line communication (PLC) transceiver (11), a second PLC transceiver (13) and a repeater communication channel (15). The first PLC transceiver (11) communicates with the first electronic communication device (3) over the power-line (7). The second PLC transceiver (13) communicates with the second electronic communication device (5) over the power-line (7). The first PLC transceiver (11) communicates with the second PLC transceiver (13) over the repeater communication channel (15).

Abstract: Example implementations described herein are directed to a configurable Network on Chip (NoC) element that can be configured with a bypass that permits messages to pass through the NoC without entering the queue or arbitration. The configurable NoC element can also be configured to provide a protocol alongside the valid-ready protocol to facilitate valid-ready functionality across virtual channels.

Abstract: The predictive overlay network architecture of the present invention improves the performance of applications distributing digital content among nodes of an underlying network such as the Internet by establishing and reconfiguring overlay network topologies over which associated content items are distributed. The present invention addresses not only frequently changing network congestion, but also interdependencies among nodes and links of prospective overlay network topologies. The present invention provides a prediction engine that monitors metrics and predicts the relay capacity of individual nodes and links (as well as demand of destination nodes) over time to reflect the extent to which the relaying of content among the nodes of an overlay network will be impacted by (current or future) underlying network congestion.

Abstract: A speed reducer includes two intermediate lines for a turboprop engine, the reducer including: an input line including an input shaft bearing an input gear wheel, a first intermediate line including a first intermediate shaft bearing a first intermediate gear wheel, a second intermediate line including a second intermediate shaft bearing a second intermediate gear wheel, a spring held by a frame, the spring surrounding a longitudinal portion of the input shaft in order to allow a movement of the input gear wheel towards an equilibrium position corresponding to an equal distribution of the transmission of the power coming from the input shaft to the first intermediate shaft of the first intermediate line and the second intermediate shaft of the second intermediate line.

Abstract: The present invention relates a power plant controller (PPC), the power plant controller to control produced power from a wind power plant (WPP), the wind power plant comprises at least a plurality of wind turbine generators, the wind power plant being connected to an electrical grid, wherein the power plant controller, in the event of receiving a signal indicative of a predefined event in the wind power plant, is capable of controlling the wind power plant so that the produced power, from the wind power plant to the electric grid, is a negative amount of active power. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a wind power plant connected to an electrical grid, the wind power plant comprises a plurality of wind turbine generators.

Abstract: A structure-lining apparatus for lining one or more surfaces of a structure formed from curable material cast in a form. The apparatus comprises a plurality of panels. The panels are connected at their respective edges in an edge-to-edge connection to provide a structure-lining surface. A plurality of anchoring components project from the panels into the liquid material during fabrication of the structure. The anchoring components each comprise one or more anchoring features which are encased in the material as the material solidifies to thereby bond the anchoring components to the structure. The plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more connector-type anchoring components for connecting to corresponding connector-type anchoring components on adjacent edges of a corresponding edge-adjacent panel to connect the edge-adjacent panels in an edge-adjacent relationship. The apparatus comprises one or more breakaway components on at least one of the plurality of panels.

Abstract: A method for controlling congestion of traffic, by one of one or more User Terminals (UTs), traversing an intermediate node, the method comprising: associating one or more traffic flows of a priority to one of the one or more UTs; detecting a traffic congestion for the priority; performing Random Early Detection (RED) congestion control for the priority to relieve the traffic congestion; selecting, for the priority, a User Terminal (UT) with a perceived delay greater than a high threshold; and controlling, by priority, the traffic flows associated with the selected UT.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking feature for an aerosol dispenser head having a locking feature incorporating a locking yoke that requires multiple motions to unlock, and a single motion to reengage the locking feature.

Abstract: A method for automatically finding a verification test of a plurality of verification tests that were executed in a verification process of a design under test (DUT) that satisfies a criterion, may include using a processor, obtaining from a user a criterion that relates to one or more test actions; using a processor, obtaining a log with logged execution data that includes start and end times for each action of each of the tests of the plurality of verification tests during an execution run of that test; and for each test of the plurality of verification tests, using a processor, determining from the logged data whether that test satisfies the obtained criterion, and if a test of the plurality of verification tests was determined to satisfy the obtained criterion, using a processor, executing that test on the DUT.

Abstract: A composite lens arrangement for use with a light emitting source directed along an optical axis includes a collimator lens, a beam former lens, a first optical structure, and a member. The collimator lens includes a light collection surface axially opposed to the light emitting source, and an opposite facing light emitting surface. The beam former lens is spaced axially from the light emitting surface, and includes a light collection face axially opposed to the light emitting surface and an opposite light emitting face. The first optical structure is integral to one of the light emitting surface and the light collection face. The member is radially spaced from the optical axis, and extends between, and is attached to, the light emitting surface and the light collection face.

Abstract: This boiler has a flue in which a reducing agent supplying device and a selective reduction catalyst are provided, a bypass flow path bypassing economizers is provided, and a first closing device partially closing the bypass flow path and a second closing device partially closing the flue are also provided. A plurality of first closing members, serving as the first closing device, are provided along the direction in which exhaust gas flows through the flue at a predetermined spacing in the width direction of the flue. A plurality of second closing members, serving as the second closing device are provided along the vertical direction at a predetermined spacing in the width direction of the flue. The first closing members and the second closing members are arranged so as to be displaced from each other in the width direction of the flue.

Abstract: A spraying system for spraying a fluid includes a nozzle, a valve configured to control fluid flow through the nozzle, a sensor configured to transmit a detection signal upon detection of a target, a user interface configured to receive application rate information and target population information from an operator, and a control system communicatively coupled to the user interface, the sensor, and the valve. The control system is configured to determine a specific volume of fluid per target to be dispensed by the valve based on the application rate information and the target population information input to the user interface, and to transmit a control signal to the valve at least in part in response to receiving the detection signal. The control signal actuates the valve such that the determined specific volume of fluid per target is sprayed by the nozzle on or adjacent to the target.

Abstract: A security platform for real-time alerting, monitoring and managing ongoing security incidents in a locality such as an educational, religious, industrial or commercial center. Video and audio data gathering are combined to graphically present a security incident, enabling community or management to respond faster and more effectively and to provide a valuable tool for first responders. The platform integrates three components: smart sensors, mobile application and an intuitive presentation dashboard. The system further may provide instant mobile alerts and a navigation aid away from danger.

Abstract: A configuration and a method of constructing a high-temperature superconductor tape including a plurality superconducting filaments sandwiched between a substrate and an overlayer comprising compliant material extending to the substrate through gaps between each superconducting filament thereby isolating each superconducting filament.

Abstract: This invention provides a secure self-driving system or drive-assisting system. A drive control system of the present invention has an image recognition unit for detecting the peripheral environment of a vehicle and a drive control apparatus that controls driving of the vehicle, characterized by having a peripheral environment storage unit for storing the peripheral environment of the vehicle and by changing a mode of drive control performed by the drive control apparatus on the basis of a detection performance status of the image recognition unit obtained on the basis of information about the peripheral environment stored in the peripheral environment storage unit and information detected by the image recognition unit.