Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing device establishes a remote desktop connection with a remote host, the remote desktop connection including one or more dynamic virtual channels. The computing device receives from one or more sensors an indication that the computing device has been rotated to a new orientation. The computing device sends to the remote host, via one of the dynamic virtual channels, information associated with the new orientation. The computing device receives from the remote host graphical data based at least in part on the information associated with the new orientation and provides for display the graphical data.

Abstract: A method includes a computing device a method includes: assigning unique inaudible sound signatures for vehicles; mounting at least radio device containing at least one of the unique inaudible sound signatures in a vehicle; a first computer device causing the at least one of the radio device to broadcast the at least one of the unique inaudible sound signatures; a second computer device causing at least one processing device to receive the broadcasted at least one of the unique inaudible sound signatures; and determining specific vehicle information based upon the received at least one of the unique inaudible sound signatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to jewelry articles comprising a substrate and a metallic, external coating.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for dynamically allocating network addresses to devices based on demand. A first network address allocation is initially assigned to a subdivision of a network including multiple computing devices. A router for the subdivision is configured to implement the first network address allocation. Data indicating a reconfiguration of the computing devices is obtained. A second network address allocation is subsequently assigned to the subdivision of the network based at least in part on the reconfiguration of the computing devices. The router for the subdivision is reconfigured to implement the second network address allocation.

Abstract: A mechanical power brake assembly for the rear wheel of a bicycle that magnifies the manual force applied to asymmetric brake shoes so as to induce a greater force through the hand lever, cable and brake arms. The force applied to the brake pad gripping surface induces a greater force by harnessing the forward momentum of the bicycle. An increase in the forward momentum of the bicycle results in a greater magnification of the force to the brake shoe. In one embodiment of the brake assembly, each brake shoe is configured to pivot on a connecting rod. In another embodiment of the brake assembly, the brake shoes are secured with a saddle that pivots within each brake arm configured as a cantilever. An embodiment of the asymmetric brake shoe may be mounted on any existing brake arms without requiring a proprietary brake arm assembly.

Abstract: A multicompartment water-soluble unit dose article comprising a water-soluble film and a liquid laundry detergent composition, wherein at least one compartment of the unit dose article comprises the liquid laundry detergent composition and wherein the unit dose has a height, a width and a length, wherein; the maximum length is between about 2 and about 5 cm; the maximum width is between about 2 and about 5 cm; and the maximum height is between about 3 and about 5 cm; and wherein the volume of the liquid laundry detergent composition within the water-soluble unit dose is between about 10 and about 20 ml. Methods of using such unit dose articles.

Abstract: An integrated circuit chip device comprising: system circuitry; debugging circuitry configured to debug the system circuitry, the debugging circuitry being segmented into zones; wherein the debugging circuitry comprises an interconnect fabric configured to route debug messages through a zone from a zone entry node of the interconnect fabric to a zone exit node of the interconnect fabric; and wherein the debugging circuitry is configured to, on receiving a debug message at a zone entry node that is shorter than a specified length, modify the debug message to form a modified debug message by increasing the length of the debug message to the specified length.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of CNS disorders using combinations of muscarinic activators and inhibitors, and medicaments comprising muscarinic activators and inhibitors.

Abstract: A wireless door locking system is provided. The system includes a door lock having a locking device, an NFC device and a microcontroller. The system also includes a mobile computing device having, NFC device, a display and a mobile application, wherein the mobile computing device is placed proximate to the door lock. The system includes a server in communication with the mobile computing device. The mobile application may generate a code such as an NFC signal in response to communication with the server and transmits a code through the NFC signal. The microcontroller of the door lock disengages the locking device in response to the NFC device of the door lock receiving the generated code communicated from the mobile computing device and determining that the generated code includes correct data to disengage the locking device of the door lock.

Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor ?2B antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor ?1B. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for handling interrupt actions for inter-thread communication. In association with a first processor thread, a thread action data structure is provided that comprises a non-blocking synchronization data structure and an internal list data structure of pending interrupts having no form of synchronization. A post of an interrupt action is received from a second processor thread to the thread action data structure associated with the first processor thread, where the interrupt action is added to the non-blocking synchronization data structure of the thread action data structure. The interrupt action is moved from the non-blocking synchronization data structure to the internal list data structure of pending interrupts for handling by the first processor thread. The internal list data structure of pending interrupts is processed to thereby handle interrupt actions moved to the internal list data structure.

Abstract: According to one general aspect, a method may include receiving a request, from a non-central processor device that is configured to perform a direct memory access, to write data within a memory system at a memory address. The method may also include determining if a cache tag hit is generated, based upon the memory address, by a caching tier of the memory system that is closer, latency-wise, to a central processor than a coherent memory interconnect. The method may further include if the caching tier generated the cache tag hit, injecting the data into the caching tier.

Abstract: Methods for making, identifying, isolating and/or making binding proteins that contain an immunoglobulin light chain variable domain, including a somatically hypermutated light chain variable domain, fused with a heavy chain constant region, are provided. Exemplary binding proteins specific to small molecules are also provided.

Abstract: An online system provides for the teaching and learning of step by step solutions to STEM problems. The system comprises at least one tablet computer linked to at least one computer readable storage medium by a communication network. The computer includes an input device and a touch sensitive screen for receiving and displaying handwritten input. A system user inputs the computer with the steps of a step by step solution to a STEM problem by handwriting math expressions and sketches on the touch sensitive screen. The system evaluates and automatically color codes each step in accordance with a color coding protocol stored in the computer readable storage medium as each step is entered into the system. The color coding provides visual feedback which identifies correct steps, erroneous steps, and intermediate steps in the solution. Teachers use the feedback when teaching STEM solutions and students use the feedback when they are practicing and assessing their own solutions.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus (10) for use in establishing a seal in an annulus (12) between a mandrel (18) and a bore wall (14) has an annular seal element (20) initially activateable between a first, retracted, configuration and a second, expanded, configuration. The seal element (20) is disposed around a mandrel (18) and is free to move relative the mandrel (18) such that when the seal element (20) defines the second, expanded, configuration, pressurised fluid from the annulus (12) urges the seal element (20) into sealing or enhanced sealing engagement with the bore wall (14).

Abstract: A series progressive divider valve comprises a valve body and pistons. The valve body comprises a fluid inlet, piston bores, outlet bores, porting and undercuts. The fluid inlet extends into an exterior of the valve body. The piston bores extend through the valve body from a first end to a second end. Each piston bores includes a piston. The outlet bores extend into the valve body, each outlet bores comprises a first set of outlet bores and a second set of outlet bores. The porting forms a plurality passageways connecting the piston bores to each other and with the outlet bores such that when high pressure fluid is applied to the inlet each of the pistons reciprocates from the first end to the second end in sequence. An undercut is located at an intersection between each passageway and piston bore.

Abstract: Ballast systems for, particularly, inflatable decontamination shelters are described. The systems may be integrated into the overall structures of the shelters so as to avoid need for sand bags or other discrete weight-providing objects. They additionally may use liquids (rather than or in addition to solids) for weight-providing purposes, with the liquids including water supplied by the same plumbing system that supplies a shower of a shelter.

Abstract: A composite structure is fabricated using a preform comprising a stack of unidirectional prepreg plies that are stitched together. During curing of the prepreg, the stitches melt and dissolve.

Abstract: Power management circuitry initiates storage of backup energy in an energy storage resource. The backup energy is stored to power an electronic circuitry during a power failure condition in which primary power is unavailable to power the electronic circuit. During a test mode, the power management circuitry selectively discharges the backup energy stored in the energy storage resource at multiple different energy discharge rates to test the energy storage resource.

Abstract: An electrically conductive plastic (ECP) material can be used to heat water in a reservoir of a respiratory humidifier to encourage heating and/or humidification of gases passing through the respiratory humidifier. The electrically conductive plastic material can at least in part overmould the base and/or walls of the chamber and/or the reservoir of the respiratory humidifier. The reservoir can also partially or fully be formed from the electrically conductive plastic material. Furthermore, the humidification system can be configured to create substantially equal or differential heating of water in the reservoir.