Abstract: A drone docking station that includes an elevated platform fixed above the ground for drone docking is provided. The platform has a first locking element and a second locking element adapted on the drone to correspond to the first locking element to fulfill auto-alignment while the drone is approaching or docking the platform as well as auto-separation while the drone is leaving or about to leave the platform. A bearing and identification system is also included to identify location and bearing of the drone relative to the platform.

Abstract: A drone docking station that includes an elevated platform fixed above the ground for drone docking is provided. The platform has a first locking element and a second locking element adapted on the drone to correspond to the first locking element to fulfill auto-alignment while the drone is approaching or docking the platform as well as auto-separation while the drone is leaving or about to leave the platform. A bearing and identification system is also included to identify location and bearing of the drone relative to the platform.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to an immutable database in a data processing system for tracking a data state of the data processing system using multiple timelines or temporal sequences representing events occurring in the data processing system. The immutable database may maintain a current temporal sequence representing an existing data state of the data processing system and generate alternate temporal sequences representing an alternate data state of the data processing system. The alternate temporal sequence may be used to test retroactive events that are intended to replace or correct events that occurred in the current temporal sequence.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to an immutable database with a bitemporal ledger for storing transactions in timelines for maintaining a record of all events and resources within the system. The bitemporal ledger may store a sequence of transactions which include a plurality of transactions previously received by the data processing system in a temporal sequence up to a current time. A new transaction is received and may be appended to the sequence of transactions based on temporal metadata associated with the transaction are received, The temporal metadata may include a valid-from time and a created-at time.

Abstract: A request may be received to transform records in a data lake that match one or more query criteria. Data lake records that match the criteria may be retrieved. The retrieved records may include two data lake records associated with the same data lake record identifier. A transformed record may be generated based on time stamps associated with the retrieved records.

Abstract: A cargo loading/unloading device for an aircraft includes a base, two arms pivotally movable on top of the base and a push rod pivotally connected to the base and sandwiched between the two arms. A cable extends through the push rod and forms into a loop after passing through a bottom end of the push rod so that a package is able to be securely transported with the cooperation of the push rod and the two arms and be released onto the arms when the package weight is not functioning.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to implementing an immutable database. Several embodiments are directed to an architecture for implementing the immutable database as a data processing system with a real-time interface for buffering a plurality of transactions and a bitemporal ledger for storing the plurality of transactions and a processor. New transactions may be appended to the transaction to the plurality of transactions and processed in a temporal order which includes identifying a sequence of transactions in the bitemporal ledger associated with the transaction and incorporating the transaction into the sequence of transactions in the bitemporal ledger according to temporal metadata associated with the transaction to form an updated sequence of transactions.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to an immutable database in a data processing system for tracking a data state of the data processing system using multiple timelines or temporal sequences representing events occurring in the data processing system. The immutable database may maintain a current temporal sequence representing an existing data state of the data processing system and generate alternate temporal sequences representing an alternate data state of the data processing system. The alternate temporal sequence may be used to test retroactive events that are intended to replace or correct events that occurred in the current temporal sequence.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to an immutable database with a bitemporal ledger for storing transactions in timelines for maintaining a record of all events and resources within the system. The bitemporal ledger may store a sequence of transactions which include a plurality of transactions previously received by the data processing system in a temporal sequence up to a current time. A new transaction is received and may be appended to the sequence of transactions based on temporal metadata associated with the transaction are received, The temporal metadata may include a valid-from time and a created-at time.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are disclosed that enable a data intake and query system to generate and cause display of circular timelines of timestamped event data. As used herein, a circular timeline generally refers to a graphical display of timestamped events stored by a data intake and query system, wherein the timestamped events may be displayed as arcs of one or more concentric circles and located in a circular timeline area according to a chronological ordering associated with the events. One or more display attributes of each arc may further depend on other data associated with the corresponding events. For example, each arc of a circular time may be displayed at a particular radial distance, with a particular thickness, using a particular shading and/or color, etc., depending on various data values associated with the one or more events represented by the arc.

Abstract: Mechanisms and techniques for providing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) for data lake applications are disclosed. Assembly of code for an app is managed with a CI platform to create a container within a shared environment within which the app runs. The container is isolated from other containers and bundles software, libraries and configuration files and can communicate with other containers through defined channels. The shared environment provides a platform for running the app. The app writes to one or more tables maintained in the shared environment. Assembly of subsequent versions of code for the app is managed by the CI platform. Deployment of the assembled subsequent version of the code to the container is managed by the CI platform. Integration tests are run on the deployed subsequent version of the code with the CI platform. The subsequent version of the code replaces the app in the shared environment when integration testing is complete.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for incremental data ingestion are disclosed. Raw data is received from multiple disparate sources to be consumed in an environment for collecting unformatted raw data. The environment has at least a delta data table and a delta notification table. A write to an entry in the delta data table is attempted. Entries to the delta data table specify at least records indicating changes to objects in the environment. A write a corresponding entry to the delta notification table is attempted in response to a successful write attempt to the delta data table. The delta notification table entry includes information about delta data table entries for a specified period. At least one data consumer is notified that the delta data table has been modified.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are disclosed that enable a data intake and query system to generate and cause display of circular timelines of timestamped event data. As used herein, a circular timeline generally refers to a graphical display of timestamped events stored by a data intake and query system, wherein the timestamped events may be displayed as arcs of one or more concentric circles and located in a circular timeline area according to a chronological ordering associated with the events. One or more display attributes of each arc may further depend on other data associated with the corresponding events. For example, each arc of a circular time may be displayed at a particular radial distance, with a particular thickness, using a particular shading and/or color, etc., depending on various data values associated with the one or more events represented by the arc.

Abstract: A drone loading/unloading device includes an electric reel selectively movable for releasing/winding a cable adapted to be wound around the electric reel. A driver is operably connected to the electric reel to selectively drive the electric reel to reciprocally move from a locked position and an unlocked position and a buffer is mounted between the driver and the electric reel such that buffering effect is provided to the electric reel when moved from an unlocked position to a locked position.

Abstract: A data lake partition identifier may be retrieved from a data lake update service. The data lake partition identifier may identify a partition of a data lake that stores a data lake records. Records may be retrieved using a query that includes one of the identifiers. Retrieved records may be transformed and transmitted to a downstream data service.

Abstract: A request may be received to transform records in a data lake that match one or more query criteria. Data lake records that match the criteria may be retrieved. The retrieved records may include two data lake records associated with the same data lake record identifier. A transformed record may be generated based on time stamps associated with the retrieved records.

Abstract: Databases of specimen profiles of reference loci, and methods of querying the databases with samples to detect and assess changes in the physiological state of an organism. Reporting certain changes in a state, as well as providing a risk assessment.

Abstract: Methods for obtaining libraries of multiple amplicons of target sequences with self-checking controls and sequences. Iterative bioinformatic methods for primer design with self-checking controls for optimized use of sequencing resources. Reagent cocktails for enrichment of target sequences.

Abstract: A drone loading/unloading device includes an electric reel selectively movable for releasing/winding a cable adapted to be wound around the electric reel. A driver is operably connected to the electric reel to selectively drive the electric reel to reciprocally move from a locked position and an unlocked position and a buffer is mounted between the driver and the electric reel such that buffering effect is provided to the electric reel when moved from an unlocked position to a locked position.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are disclosed that enable a data intake and query system to generate and cause display of circular timelines of timestamped event data. As used herein, a circular timeline generally refers to a graphical display of timestamped events stored by a data intake and query system, wherein the timestamped events may be displayed as arcs of one or more concentric circles and located in a circular timeline area according to a chronological ordering associated with the events. One or more display attributes of each arc may further depend on other data associated with the corresponding events. For example, each arc of a circular time may be displayed at a particular radial distance, with a particular thickness, using a particular shading and/or color, etc., depending on various data values associated with the one or more events represented by the arc.