Abstract: Described in detail herein are systems and methods for single instancing blocks of data in a data storage system. For example, the data storage system may include multiple computing devices (e.g., client computing devices) that store primary data. The data storage system may also include a secondary storage computing device, a single instance database, and one or more storage devices that store copies of the primary data (e.g., secondary copies, tertiary copies, etc.). The secondary storage computing device receives blocks of data from the computing devices and accesses the single instance database to determine whether the blocks of data are unique (meaning that no instances of the blocks of data are stored on the storage devices). If a block of data is unique, the single instance database stores it on a storage device. If not, the secondary storage computing device can avoid storing the block of data on the storage devices.

Abstract: A method for medical image segmentation. The method includes accessing and updating a knowledge-base in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The techniques include: receiving a medical image and computing a sparse landmark signature based on the medical image content. Next, a knowledge-base is searched for representative matches to form a base set, wherein the base set comprises a plurality of reference image sets. A portion of the plurality of reference image sets of the base set is deformed to generate mappings from the base set to the medical image set. Finally a weighted average segmentation for each structure of interest of the medical image set is determined.

Abstract: Method and systems for optimizing acoustic energy transmission in implantable devices are disclosed. Transducer elements transmit acoustic locator signals towards a receiver assembly, and the receiver responds with a location signal. The location signal can reveal information related to the location of the receiver and the efficiency of the transmitted acoustic beam received by the receiver. This information enables the transmitter to target the receiver and optimize the acoustic energy transfer between the transmitter and the receiver. The energy can be used for therapeutic purposes, for example, stimulating tissue or for diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for discovering dynamic path maximum transmission unit (PMTU) between a sending computing device and a receiving computing device (e.g., a client device and a host device) are described herein. A sending computing device may iteratively transmit bursts of probe packets, each burst being defined by a search range between a maximum packet size and a minimum packet size. The sending computing device may iteratively update the search range based on the previous iteration until the search converges on the PMTU. When the PMTU is discovered, each of the computing devices may update their transport and presentation layer buffers based on the discovered PMTU without any other protocol level disruption. In a multi-path scenario, the computing device may discover PMTU for each of the paths and select a performance optimal path based on the individual PMTUs and other network characteristics such as loss, latency, and throughput.

Abstract: A network appliance can be configured for storing a plurality of flow table entries in a flow table of a match-action pipeline, wherein the match-action pipeline is implemented via a packet processing circuit configured to process a plurality of network traffic flows associated with the plurality of flow table entries. An extended packet processing pipeline of the network appliance can read a flow table entry of the flow table. The extended packet processing pipeline can be implemented via a pipeline circuit. The extended packet processing pipeline can determine that a network traffic flow associated with the flow table entry is expired or terminated. The network appliance can delete the flow table entry from the flow table by processing a traffic flow deletion operation after determining that the network traffic flow is expired or terminated.

Abstract: Embodiments described include a computing device for generating risk scores of network entities. The computing device can include one or more processors configured to detect a plurality of risk indicators. Each of the risk indicators identify one of a plurality of activities of a network entity of an organization. The network entity includes a device, an application or a user in the organization's network. The one or more processors can generate a risk score of the network entity, by combining a risk value, an amplification factor and a dampening factor of each of the plurality of risk indicators, and adding an adjustment value for the plurality of risk indicators. The one or more processors can determine, using the generated risk score, a normalized risk score of the network entity. The one or more processors can initiate an action according to the normalized risk score.

Abstract: An electric power distribution system and method for an electric mining machine is described. In one embodiment, a method for electric power distribution includes receiving information associated with a state of charge of a first battery pack that supplies electric power to a front electric motor configured to drive a front axle of an electric mining machine. The method also includes receiving information associated with a state of charge of a second battery pack that supplies electric power to a rear electric motor configured to drive a rear axle of the electric mining machine. The method includes comparing the state of charge of the first battery pack and the second battery pack and, upon determining that the state of charge of the second battery pack is greater than the state of charge of the first battery pack, increasing electric power to the rear electric motor of the electric mining machine.

Abstract: Disclosed, among other things, is a computing system that may translate a first message, which is indicative of a first event of a remote application, into a format communicable over a control channel of a cellular network, and may send the first message to a client device over the control channel. Also disclosed is client device that may translate a second message, which is indicative an action to be taken with respect to the remote application, into a format communicable over the control channel, and may send the second message to the computing system over the control channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rooftop exhaust fan that is pivotally mounted to a curb or other support structure and which, in response to pivoting the exhaust fan from a closed position to an inclined open position, the exhaust fan is automatically locked in the inclined open position.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example methodology implementing the disclosed techniques includes, by a computing device, receiving an input from a user during an online meeting and generating a note comprising the input and a timestamp recording a point in time within the online meeting at which the note is generated. The method also includes, by the computing device, providing a user interface in which to display content of the online meeting and the note, the user interface including an annotation marker indicative of an availability of the note and, in response to a selection of the note in the user interface, adjusting a display of the content to a point in the content corresponding to the timestamp.

Abstract: A system and method for a stent delivery system, the delivery system having a catheter and a balloon coupled to a distal portion of the catheter. The catheter with the radially expandable member is inserted into a cavity in a mold. Heat and pressure are applied for a period of time which inflates the balloon and imparts a shape memory to a portion of the balloon. The balloon is removed from the cavity of the mold with a shape memory.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining information of applications are described herein. A computing device may receive, from one or more client devices, data indicating application usage events. The computing device may determine, based on the data, popular applications that a target user regularly uses. The computing device may determine, based on the data, recommended applications that users similar to the target user regularly use. The computing device may determine, based on the popular applications and/or the recommended applications, a collection of applications for the target user. The collection of applications may be displayed on a user interface of a client device associated with the target user for expedited access of interested applications.

Abstract: Embodiments include herein are directed towards a method for dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) based timing signoff associated with an electronic design environment. Embodiments may include receiving, using a processor, an electronic design and specifying, via a graphical user interface, a voltage sweep for each power net associated with the electronic design. Embodiments may further include specifying, via the graphical user interface, at least one voltage sweep to be excluded from analysis. Embodiments may also include automatically generating DVFS configurations based upon, at least in part, the voltage sweep for each power net and the at least one voltage sweep to be excluded from analysis.

Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying a service graph in association with a time of a detected anomaly. A device may store a plurality of snapshots of a service graph of a plurality of microservices. Each of the snapshots of the service graphs include metrics at a respective time increment from execution of each of the plurality of microservices. The device may detect an anomaly with operation of one or more microservices of the plurality of services. The device may identify a set of snapshots of the service graph within a predetermined time period of a time of the anomaly. The device may display each of the snapshots in the set of snapshots of in sequence corresponding to time increments within the predetermined time period of the time of the anomaly.

Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.

Abstract: A parcel cart for transporting parcels comprises a substructure, with a frame mounted to and supported by the substructure. The frame defines an internal volume in which parcels are received and stored for transport. The frame also includes: a base; a first end wall; a second end wall; a first side wall; and a second side wall. To facilitate loading or unloading of the parcel cart, the frame can include at least one end wall configured to transition between an upright position and a lowered position. To facilitate autonomous transport of the parcel cart, the substructure and the frame can define a cavity for receiving a mobile robot. To avoid occlusion of the field of view of one or more cameras associated with the mobile robot, the frame can include at least one end wall that is in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the base.

Abstract: What is presented is an interface between a hopper and a dust receptacle of a dust collector system, wherein the hopper has an outlet through which collected dust drops. A slide gate is mounted to the outlet of the hopper and a spout is mounted to the slide gate. A lid is configured to secure to the top of the dust receptacle. The lid has a coupling configured to secure to the spout. A slot comprising a locking feature is located on either the spout or the coupling. A rod corresponding to the slot is mounted to the other of the spout or the coupling than which the slot is located. The lid may be removed from the dust receptacle by lifting the lid to move the rod through the slot and the lid is secured by twisting the coupling relative to the spout to move the rod into the locking feature.

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a front panel, a speaker disposed within the front panel for generating sounds and a cover disposed over the speaker. The cover includes a plurality of openings for the transmission of sound and a corresponding plurality of blockers at each of the plurality of openings. Each of the plurality of blockers includes a front face that is spaced apart forward of a corresponding one of the plurality of openings for blocking water intrusion.

Abstract: Presented herein are system and methods for implementing a flight plan initiated beam/null forming antenna. According to an aspect, a terrestrial (i.e., ground) to air communications network can include a beam/null steering antenna that can be configured to operate in conjunction with a spectrum management system to provide one or more communications links between an airborne radio and a ground-based operator. The beam/null steering antenna can also receive the flight plans of aircraft using the system from the spectrum management system. In one or more examples, the beam/null steering antenna can use the flight plan information provided the spectrum management system to determine if a signal received at the antenna is a known desired signal, a known undesired signal, or an unknown undesired signal. In one or more examples the antenna can be configured to direct a beam or null at a particular signal based on the determination.

Abstract: A stack-based conversation engine is provided. The conversation engine enables a voice or text based virtual assistant to create interactive, conversational experiences in an extensible manner. The conversation engine can be used to support a conversation between a user and a virtual assistant. The conversation engine can be configured to receive, from the virtual assistant, a fulfillment request specifying an intent from the virtual assistant; push an item onto a conversation stack stored, the item including an identifier of the intent; execute an action handler associated with the intent to generate instructions to manipulate the conversation stack; manipulate the conversation stack according to the instructions; and store the conversation stack for subsequent processing in support of the conversation.