Abstract: A clutch assembly having a first clutch member, a second clutch member axially slidable in a first axial direction to engage the first clutch member and in a second axial direction to disengage from the first clutch member, a spring biasing the second clutch member in one of the axial directions, a piston actuatable to move the second clutch member in the other of the axial directions, thereby overcoming a biasing force of the spring, and a latching device to selectively lock the piston in at least one of the first axial direction and second axial direction. The latching device includes a selectively retractable locking pin. The piston has an external surface defining a slot to receive the locking pin, thereby locking the piston in the first position or the second position. A method of operating the clutch assembly is provided.

Abstract: A data storage system comprising, a storage device having segments that are configured to store data, and a storage logic coupled to the storage device that manages storage of data on the storage device using a translation table. The storage logic is executable to receive a first marker as part of a backup request, generate a second marker encapsulating a state of the storage device at a second time, calculate a difference between the first marker and the second marker, and generate a backup of data stored in the storage device based on the calculated difference between the first marker and the second marker.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to optical character recognition using captured video. According to one embodiment, using a first image in stream of images depicting a document, the device extracts text data in a portion of the document depicted in the first image and determines a first confidence level regarding an accuracy of the extracted text data. If the first confidence level satisfies a threshold value, the device saves the extracted text data as recognized content of the source document. Otherwise, the device extracts the text data from the portion of the document as depicted in one or more second images in the stream and determines a second confidence level for the text data extracted from each second image until identifying one of the second images where the second confidence level associated with the text data extracted from the identified second image satisfies the threshold value.

Abstract: By way of example, a data storage system may comprise, a non-transitory storage device storing data blocks in chunks, and a storage logic coupled to the non-transitory storage device that manages storage of data on the storage device. The storage logic is executable to receive a data stream for storage in a non-transitory storage device, the data stream including one or more data blocks, analyze the data stream to determine a domain, retrieve a pre-configured reference set based on the domain, and deduplicate the one or more data blocks of the data stream using the pre-configured reference set.

Abstract: A storage cartridge may include a storage controller comprising a single PCIe port and a PCIe switch. The PCIe switch may include a first PCIe port communicatively coupled to a first PCIe fabric, a second PCIe port communicatively coupled to a second, different PCIe fabric, and a third PCIe port communicatively coupled to the single PCIe port of the storage controller. The first PCIe port and the second PCIe port may be configured to be selectively communicatively coupled to a non-transparent bridge (NTB) of the PCIe switch.

Abstract: A system receives an object selection, and outputs the object. The system receives a first service selection, outputs the first service's object, receives a second service selection, and outputs the second service's object. The system receives selections of the object's first field and the first service object's field, and stores first metadata that maps between the object's first field and the first service object's field. The system receives selections of the object's second field and the second service object's field, and stores second metadata that maps between the object's second field and the second service object's field. The system updates an object instance by using the first metadata to send first request data to the first service and receive first response data from the first service, and by using the second metadata to send second request data to the second service and receive second response data from the second service.

Abstract: A coated electrical accessory includes a bare electrical accessory and a substantially inorganic and dried coating layer coating the bare electrical accessory. The coating layer includes a heat radiating agent and a binder. When the coated electrical accessory is tested in accordance with ANSI C119.4-2004 with an amount of imparted current, the coated electrical accessory exhibits an operating temperature that is less than an operating temperature of a bare electrical accessory tested in accordance with ANSI C119.4-2004 with the same amount of imparted current. Methods are also provided.

Abstract: By way of example, a data storage system may comprise a non-transitory storage device storing data blocks in chunks, and a storage logic coupled to the non-transitory storage device that manages storage of data on the storage device. The storage logic is executable to receive a data stream including one or more data blocks, identify a first chunk stored within the non-transitory storage device, retrieve a first local reference set from the first chunk, retrieve a global reference set from the non-transitory storage device, evaluate a performance of the first local reference set and the global reference set, select one of the first local reference set and the global reference set based on the evaluated performance, deduplicate each of the one or more data blocks using the selected reference set, and associate the deduplicated data blocks with the selected reference set.

Abstract: A method and system for enhanced local commoning optimization of compilation of a program. Commoning of volatiles within an extended block for a particular memory model associated with a particular programming language is performed, using a two pass approach. Within a first pass, a determination is made as to where in the program to evaluate volatile expressions that can be commoned. In a second pass, all remaining expressions that are not volatile expressions are commoned.

Abstract: A method and system for partial connection of iterations during loop unrolling during compilation of a program by a compiler. Unrolled loop iterations of a loop in the program are selectively connected, including redirecting, to the head of the loop, undesirable edges of a control flow from one iteration to a next iteration of the loop. Merges on a path of hot code are removed to increase a scope for optimization of the program. The head of the loop and a start of a replicated loop body of the loop are equivalent points of the control flow. A sequence of blocks on the path of hot code, unpolluted by a control flow of a path of cold code, is extended during the compilation. Information computed by an optimizer about the hot code in a first iteration is used to further optimize a second iteration, and the loop is further unrolled.

Abstract: A landmine-neutralization system has a vehicle including a water supply tank and an electrical power supply and an electro-discharge apparatus.

Abstract: Portable globes may be provided for viewing regions of interest in a Geographical Information System (GIS). A method for providing a portable globe for a GIS may include determining one or more selected regions corresponding to a geographical region of a master globe. The method may further include organizing geospatial data from the master globe based on the selected region and creating the portable globe based on the geospatial data. The portable globe may be smaller in data size than the master globe. The method may include transmitting the portable globe to a local device that may render the selected region at a higher resolution than the remainder of the portable globe in the GIS. A system for providing a portable globe may include a selection module, a fusion module and a transmitter. A system for updating a portable globe may include a packet bundler and a globe cutter.

Abstract: Embodiments of a software defined automation system that provides a reference architecture for designing, managing and maintaining a highly available, scalable and flexible automation system. In some embodiments, an SDA system can include a localized subsystem including a system controller node and multiple compute nodes. The multiple compute nodes can be communicatively coupled to the system controller node via a first communication network. The system controller node can manage the multiple compute nodes and virtualization of a control system on a compute node via the first communication network. The virtualized control system includes virtualized control system elements connected to a virtual network that is connected to a second communication network to enable the virtualized control system elements to control a physical control system element via the second communication network connected to the virtual network.

Abstract: Systems and methods to apply an on-demand color scheme to a cable are described. The systems and methods include the application of a plurality of colored coating fluids to an outer cable layer.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods to avoid contact/identity disclosure when using a multiple subscriber identity module (multi-SIM) wireless electronic device are described. According to one method, if a call to a first party in a first SIM cannot be established using the first SIM, the call is established using a second SIM, but without the device displaying identity/contact information of the first SIM. According to the embodiment, the calling line identification restriction (CLIR) supplementary service may be used, a user-to-user signalling (UUS) service may be invoked, and/or the user may decide to share selected identity/contact information associated with the first SIM while withholding the rest from the device.

Abstract: A multimedia presentation system for presenting multimedia data comprising a demultiplexing unit and at least one processing unit. The demultiplexing unit demultiplexes a plurality of streams of data. At least one presentation processing unit provides the plurality of stream of data for presentation according to predetermined timing and detecting an end of any one of the plurality of streams of data.

Abstract: A control system that includes deflection sensors which can control clamping forces applied by electrostatic chucks, and related methods are disclosed. By using a sensor to determine a deflection of a workpiece supported by an electrostatic chuck, a control system may use the deflection measured to control a clamping force applied to the workpiece by the electrostatic chuck. The control system applies a clamping voltage to the electrostatic chuck so that the clamping force reaches and maintains a target clamping force. In this manner, the clamping force may secure the workpiece to the electrostatic chuck to enable manufacturing operations to be performed while preventing workpiece damage resulting from unnecessary higher values of the clamping force.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for performing wear leveling are disclosed. An ordered list of references to each of a set of memory blocks is stored. A set of memory blocks in the ordered list is sequentially allocating. The allocated set of memory blocks in the ordered list are erased in the sequence in which they were allocated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing a stable pharmaceutical composition of compounds which are susceptible to hydrolysis comprising a. Addition of required quantity of pharmaceutically acceptable lyophilization excipients optionally in Water for Injection in a formulation vessel; b. Addition of organic solvent to form a appropriate proportion of aqueous and organic solvent; c. Maintaining the temperature of the formulation vessel from the range ?5±1° C. to ?5±3° C.; d. Addition of required quantity of compound susceptible to hydrolysis to form a solution and lyophilizing the solution.

Abstract: A method for presenting advertisements based on emotion of a viewer is provided. A first emotional state of a viewer wearing smart glasses is detected using first sensor data captured by a sensor of the glasses. A rate is set according to the detected first emotional state. A set of advertisements is displayed on the smart glasses according to the set rate while a movie is played so that the advertisements are perceived by the viewer as overlaying the movie.