Abstract: A real-time hydraulic representation system may comprise a memory to store information on components of a hydraulic system. The real-time hydraulic representation system may receive a component data comprising a hydraulic component type, and upstream data and downstream data associated with the component data. The real-time hydraulic representation system may generate a node comprising the component data, the upstream data, and the downstream data. Additionally, the real-time hydraulic representation system may generate a diagram illustrating the node in relation to a plurality of other nodes based on the component data, the upstream data, and the downstream data.

Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels or content and a functionalized surface coating are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful for delivery and controlled release of drugs, chemicals, compounds, small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, proteins, enzymes, macromolecular gene-editing assemblies, other biologics and combinations of thereof. The functionalized surface coating may be utilized to preferentially direct the nanotubes to particular tissues, organs or regions of the body for controlled delivery and or release of a payload molecule.

Abstract: A system and process to facilitate a multi-variable transaction is described, including software and physical steps.

Abstract: A system for and method of allocating a resource to a service request based on application of a persistence policy is described. In one embodiment, upon or after allocation of a resource to a resource request, an entry representing the allocation is made in a data structure using a first index derived from information relating to the resource request if such is available. An entry representing the allocation is also made in the data structure using a second index derived from information relating to the resource request. When a resource request is received, the data structure is accessed using the first index if such is available. If an entry corresponding to the first index is available, the resource corresponding to the entry is allocated to the request. If the first index or an entry corresponding to the first index is unavailable, the data structure is accessed using the second index.

Abstract: A local host computer system creates a full backup image and one or more incremental backup images. The local host computer system transmits data from the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images to a remote host computer system. The remote host computer system receives the data from the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images from the local host computer system, and creates a synthetic backup image using the data from the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images. In some embodiments, complete copies of the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images may be transmitted to the remote host computer system. In other embodiments only the portions of the incremental backup images that are actually needed to create the synthetic backup image may be transmitted to the remote host computer system, and unneeded portions may not be transmitted.

Abstract: A local host computer system creates a full backup image and one or more incremental backup images. The local host computer system transmits data from the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images to a remote host computer system. The remote host computer system receives the data from the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images from the local host computer system, and creates a synthetic backup image using the data from the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images. In some embodiments, complete copies of the full backup image and the one or more incremental backup images may be transmitted to the remote host computer system. In other embodiments only the portions of the incremental backup images that are actually needed to create the synthetic backup image may be transmitted to the remote host computer system, and unneeded portions may not be transmitted.

Abstract: A system for and method of allocating a resource to a service request based on application of a persistence policy is described. In one embodiment, upon or after allocation of a resource to a resource request, an entry representing the allocation is made in a data structure using a first index derived from information relating to the resource request if such is available. An entry representing the allocation is also made in the data structure using a second index derived from information relating to the resource request. When a resource request is received, the data structure is accessed using the first index if such is available. If an entry corresponding to the first index is available, the resource corresponding to the entry is allocated to the request. If the first index or an entry corresponding to the first index is unavailable, the data structure is accessed using the second index.

Abstract: Systems and related methods are described for handling one or more resource requests. A protocol engine receives a resource request in accordance with a prescribed protocol, and a classification engine determines a desired class of service for the request. An analysis engine optionally analyzes the request, and, responsive thereto, determines a desired sub-class of service for the request. A policy engine then allocates a resource to the request responsive to one or both of the desired class of service, and the desired sub-class of service.

Abstract: A system and method of allocating a resource to a service request. Servers are virtually assigned through a hierarchy including groups of servers and super groups of the groups of servers. Each service request type is associated with a service index that determines both a super group and a load balancing policy for that service request type. A load balancing policy may be applied to select a group of servers among several server groups associated with the super group. Another load balancing policy is applied to the selected group of servers to select a server to handle the service request. The hierarchical data structure allows servers to be configured into overlappable, arbitrary subsets that can address service requests matching configured content rules. Load balancing policies can be selected by service request type.

Abstract: A system and method for electronically tracking and recording task-specific and location-specific information, including farming-related information, agricultural information, and other information. The system and method comprise a handheld unit having a simple-to-use, fully-customizable user interface that a farmer, for example, can carry with him during his daily tasks. Since the farmer is able to record agricultural-related information on the fly, the system and method facilitate the collection and compilation of highly-accurate information concerning the details of the farming operation. The information that is collected may be used, for example, in complying with various governmental rules and regulations.