Abstract: A secure inventory management system includes a product information data store that holds inventory information for products that are associated with one or more channels, as well as a consumer profile data store holding consumer-product purchase event information for each channel. The system also includes a channel manager user interface via which the system will receive a consumer identifier from a channel manager user for a first channel, identify products that are in an inventory of the first channel, and use the consumer profile data to generate recommendations for products in the inventory. At least some of the consumers, and at least some of the products, will be associated with multiple channels. The system maintains security and privacy of information so that only aggregate supplier information is shared across channels, and no personally identifiable consumer information is shared with anyone who is not authorized to access the information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods that allow for secure access to websites and web-based applications and other resources available through the browser. Also described are systems and methods for invocation of a secure web container which may display data representative of a requesting party's application at a user's machine. The secure web container is invoked upon receipt of an API call from the requesting party. Thus, described in the present specification are systems and methods for constructing and destroying private, secure, browsing environments (a secure disposable web container), insulating the user and requesting parties from the threats associated with being online for the purposes of providing secure, policy-based interaction with a requesting party's online services.

Abstract: The apparatus of one embodiment of the present invention is comprised of a flexible sheath instrument, a flexible guide instrument, and a tool. The flexible sheath instrument comprises a first instrument base removably coupleable to an instrument driver and defines a sheath instrument working lumen. The flexible guide instrument comprises a second instrument base removably coupleable to the instrument driver and is threaded through the sheath instrument working lumen. The guide instrument also defines a guide instrument working lumen. The tool is threaded through the guide instrument working lumen. For this embodiment of the apparatus, the sheath instrument and guide instrument are independently controllable relative to each other.

Abstract: In a vertical power device with trenched insulated gates, there is an npnp layered structure. The vertical gates turn on the device with a suitable gate bias to conduct a current between a top electrode and a bottom electrode. In an example, implanted n+ source regions are formed in the top surface within a p-well. Between some gates, the overlying dielectric is opened up, by etching, to expose distributed p-type contact regions for the p-well. The dielectric is also opened up to expose areas of the n+ source regions. The top electrode metal directly contacts the exposed p-type contact regions and the n+ source regions to provide distributed emitter-to-base short across the cellular array to improve device performance in the presence of transients. The p-contact regions are isolated from the n+ source regions, prior to the deposition of the metal electrode, due to the p-type contact regions not abutting the n+ source regions.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly is provided for use with a mobile vehicle. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor module. The conveyor module includes a first roller assembly. The first roller assembly includes a first rotatable roller body and a second rotatable roller body. The first and second roller bodies are interconnected to each other in such a manner as to share a first rotational axis yet be at least substantially rotationally independent of each other, such that each of the first and second roller bodies can rotate without causing or interfering with rotation of the other of the first and second roller bodies.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly includes a conveyor module including first and second roller bodies and a conveyor belt; a chassis; and a tensioning system. The tensioning system is operable to adjust the tension of the conveyor belt and includes a tensioning device selectively shiftably mounted to the chassis such that shifting of the tensioning system in the fore-aft direction along the chassis results in corresponding fore-aft shifting of the first roller body relative to the second roller body, thereby facilitating adjustment of the tension of the conveyor belt. The chassis includes a pair of side rails and a slider bed. A stiffening assembly includes a bracket spaced vertically below the slider bed such that a vertical gap is formed between the slider bed and the bracket. The stiffening assembly further includes an insert disposed on the bracket and extending upward across at least a portion of the gap.

Abstract: In a vertical switch having various doped layers, such as npnp or npn layers, and an array of trenched gates, a p-body layer is formed over an n-drift layer. A portion of the p-body layer is inverted by the voltage on the gate to form an n-channel to turn the device on. In a conventional device, the p-body layer is formed by implantation of p-dopants into the n-layer and then diffused. Since the p-body is fairly thick, diffusion takes a long time, resulting in the various layers having poor definition and imprecise characteristics. The device is improved by forming the p-body by epitaxial growth and varying the p-dopant concentration in the p-body to achieve the desired device characteristics. The top portion of the p-body may be enhanced by an implantation of additional p-dopants to achieve a desired turn-on voltage but not affecting the breakdown voltage of the device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to share policy information. The policy information may be associated with a smart contract. Accordingly, the policy information may be encrypted using a public key for the smart contract and compiled into a block of the blockchain. In response to a request to provide access to the information to a particular node, the private key for the smart contract may be encrypted using the public key for the particular node and compiled into a block of the blockchain.

Abstract: A stepladder includes a front section having a first front leg and a second front leg. The stepladder includes a step attached to the first front leg and the second front leg. The stepladder includes a latch engaged with the step. The stepladder includes a rear section having a first rear leg and a second rear leg and a cross bar attached to the first rear leg and the second rear leg. The rear section is pivotably attached to the front section. The rear section has a first stud which extends from the first rear leg toward the second rear leg and separate and apart and not in contact with the second rear leg and not in contact with the cross bar.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for improving a network by modeling control strength of network nodes. Design and implementation (DIS) scores are calculated for each of a plurality of nodes. An initial strength (InitCS) corresponding to any control performed by the node is determined. n-subgraphs are generated based on a network graph. For each node in the subgraph of the n-subgraphs, a modified control strength (ModCS) corresponding to a combination of the InitCS, a weakening factor derived from a combination of a ModCS of a plurality of upstream nodes, and a reliance coefficient (RC) of each node-to-node relationship of the plurality of upstream nodes, is determined. A risk mitigation process is performed based, in part, on any one or a combination of: DIS, InitCS and ModCS.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to file documents, share policy information, and/or comply with an audit. The data security techniques disclosed herein also enable the use of smart contracts to transfer funds associated with payment obligations and/or other forms of blockchain based payments, comply with anti-money laundering requirements, report industry data, validate interest payments and/or maintain agent sales data. Data security may be achieved through the use of public key/private key encryption techniques.

Abstract: A shared ledger operated by a group of network participants according to a set of consensus rules manages and resolves subrogation claims between a clamant and a defendant. Evidence regarding the value of the subrogation claim is sent to the shared ledger by entities involved in the claim such as sending to a smart contract deployed on the shared ledger. The parties to the subrogation claim may supplement evidence and settlement proposals on the blockchain by broadcasting a transaction or sending data to the smart contract. Once the claim is resolved, the parties may settle the subrogation payment off-chain or may transact a token having value on the chain. A subrogation smart contract may be programmed to release funds under certain conditions including holding a bond by a claimant and/or upon final resolution of the subrogation claim.

Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting calendar information in electronic messages can include a data processing system receiving a request for calendar information for display in an electronic message responsive to the client device accessing the electronic message. The data processing system can identify, using information in the request, the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message. The data processing system can retrieve the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and the calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message. The data processing system can automatically generate an image depicting the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and the calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message, and send instructions to the client device to cause display of the image within the electronic message accessed by the client device.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may be directed to systems, methods, apparatuses, devices, computer program products, computer-executable instructions, and/or applications for securely and anonymously accessing web resources and customizable attribution of identity. In accordance with the present disclosure, a user may inspect and analyze a webpage as well as the underlying source code from an “arm's length” using a secure analysis application to prevent exposure on the user's local machine. The secure analysis application may provide increased flexibility in masking and/or modifying the user's digital persona to external websites.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a blade that includes a blade body having a first material having a primary elemental constituent. A barrier layer is disposed on the blade body, and the barrier layer includes a second material that does not contain the primary elemental constituent of the first material. A carbide layer is disposed on the barrier layer, and the carbide layer includes a carbide material and a binder material. The carbide layer forms a cutting edge of the blade. The barrier layer provides continuous separation between the blade body and the carbide layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides engineered purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) enzymes, polypeptides having PNP activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Methods for producing PNP enzymes are also provided. The present invention further provides compositions comprising the PNP enzymes and methods of using the engineered PNP enzymes. The present invention finds particular use in the production of pharmaceutical compounds.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet having an inner liner that defines at least one aperture for accessing a refrigerating compartment. A door is operably coupled to the cabinet and is operable between open and closed positions. A plurality of storage surfaces is positioned within the refrigerating compartment. Each storage surface is adapted to receive at least one temporarily stored item. A scanning apparatus is adapted to record data related to the storage surfaces and the at least one temporarily stored item. The scanning apparatus conducts first and second data capturing phases. The secondary data recorded during the second data capturing phase is compared against previous data recorded during the first data capturing phase to create a current inventory manifest. The current inventory manifest is compared with a set of predetermined parameters related to the at least one temporarily stored item to selectively provide an output.

Abstract: A Computer Vision enabled Smart Tray (CVST) is designed for use in medical training, such as for Central Venous Catheterization (CVC). The tray is configured to hold a plurality of medical instruments. A support surface supports the tray with areas that are selectively illuminable, and a sensing system is operable to sense the presence of instruments or supplies in at least some areas of the tray. Background color is used by the computer vision algorithm to distinguish between tools and the tray. In addition, the computer vision algorithm is evaluated for accuracy in tool detection.

Abstract: A method of forming a layered, high power vertical insulated-gate switch uses an n-type substrate. A p-well is formed by implantation in the top surface of the substrate followed by implanting n-type dopants in the p-well to form n+ source regions. Trenched gates are formed extending through the n+ source regions and into the p-well. The wafer is transferred to a carrier and the bottom surface of the wafer substrate is thinned by CMP. An n-buffer layer is then epitaxially grown on the bottom surface using low temperature epitaxy (LTE). The low temperature does not substantially diffuse the dopants in the overlying regions. A bottom p+ layer is then formed by LTE. Anode and cathode metal electrodes are then formed. The n-buffer layer and p+ layers can be precisely formed for optimal efficiency and the LTE maintains the dopant profiles of the overlying regions.