Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system for voice assistant tracking and activation includes a tracking component, a wake component, a listening component, and a link component. The tracking component is configured to track availability of a plurality of voice assistant services. The wake component is configured to determine a plurality of wake words, each plurality of wake words corresponding to a specific voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The listening component is configured to receive audio and detect a first wake word of the plurality of wake words that corresponds to a first voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The link component is configured to establish a voice link with the first voice assistant service for voice input by the user.

Abstract: A system is utilized, which comprises a cross connector for use in spinal fixation, further comprising multiple connection features configured to accommodate for direct attachment to multiple rods. Teachings are directed to a device that not only provides increased construct stiffness in flexion, extension and lateral bending, but also in torsion. The system adds stiffness in standard constructs. Joining multiple adjacent constructs with varying rod sizes for load distribution are also benefits of the system.

Abstract: A technique for analyzing data in order to detect issues within a cloud-based service is disclosed. Host computing devices in a data center launch virtual machines, where at least some virtual machines run a pipelined stack for a streaming service. Virtual machines in the host computing devices generate event data including timestamps. Metadata generated by the pipelined stack during each streaming session is analyzed to identify deadzones in the corresponding host computing device, and the event data is processed to identify potential root causes of the corresponding deadzones. The event data can be generated by the virtual machine hosting the streaming service or by different virtual machines on the same host computing device. A distribution of events of each event type relative to the identified deadzones is determined and an operation of the host computing device can be adjusted based on the distribution.

Abstract: Described herein are example systems and methods of user interfaces on a product dispenser. The product dispenser includes a touch-to-pour user interface configured to provide a pattern of haptic feedback to a user while a touch is sensed on the touch-to-pour user interface. At the same time, the product dispenser is configured to dispense a product while the touch is sensed on the touch-to-pour user interface. The pattern of haptic feedback is dependent upon the product being dispensed from the product dispenser.

Abstract: A technique for analyzing data in order to detect issues within a cloud-based service is disclosed. Host computing devices in a data center launch virtual machines, where at least some virtual machines run a pipelined stack for a streaming service. Virtual machines in the host computing devices generate event data including timestamps. Metadata generated by the pipelined stack during each streaming session is analyzed to identify deadzones in the corresponding host computing device, and the event data is processed to identify potential root causes of the corresponding deadzones. The event data can be generated by the virtual machine hosting the streaming service or by different virtual machines on the same host computing device. A distribution of events of each event type relative to the identified deadzones is determined and an operation of the host computing device can be adjusted based on the distribution.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to identify a cause of a performance regression in a web-based service. In at least one embodiment, a cause of a performance regression is identified by comparing performance metrics associated with a first group of user interactions with a web-based service to performance metrics associated with a second group of user interactions with the web-based service.

Abstract: A computing platform of a vehicle may receive a request, from a mobile application accessing a secure vehicle function, to create a secure tunnel between the computing platform and the mobile device; retrieve an application certificate from the mobile application; and validate the creation of the secure tunnel using the application certificate and a module certificate from a local policy table of the computing platform. A mobile device, connected to a computing platform of a vehicle may execute a mobile application requiring a secure vehicle function; send a request to create a secure tunnel with the computing platform responsive to access of by the mobile application of the secure vehicle function; and send to the computing platform an application certificate corresponding to the mobile application to validate creation of the secure tunnel.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system for voice assistant tracking and activation includes a tracking component, a wake component, a listening component, and a link component. The tracking component is configured to track availability of a plurality of voice assistant services. The wake component is configured to determine a plurality of wake words, each plurality of wake words corresponding to a specific voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The listening component is configured to receive audio and detect a first wake word of the plurality of wake words that corresponds to a first voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The link component is configured to establish a voice link with the first voice assistant service for voice input by the user.

Abstract: A technique for evaluating qualitative streaming experience using session performance metadata is disclosed herein. A pipeline of a streaming service can be adapted to collect metadata, such as timestamps, from various components of the pipeline. The metadata can then be analyzed to calculate an objective quality metric for each streaming session using weighted scores derived from the metadata for a plurality of different components including, but not limited to, stutter, latency, and/or picture quality. The quality metric is designed to have high correlation with subjective measures of quality by users of the streaming service, but provides dense data samples compared to typical sparse responses collected from user feedback (e.g., user surveys). The objective quality metric can be utilized to quickly adjust, either manually or automatically, the streaming service parameters to improve the quality of the streaming service due to changes in, e.g., streaming content.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system for voice assistant tracking and activation includes a tracking component, a wake component, a listening component, and a link component. The tracking component is configured to track availability of a plurality of voice assistant services. The wake component is configured to determine a plurality of wake words, each plurality of wake words corresponding to a specific voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The listening component is configured to receive audio and detect a first wake word of the plurality of wake words that corresponds to a first voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The link component is configured to establish a voice link with the first voice assistant service for voice input by the user.

Abstract: A nebulizer for a charged aerosol detection (CAD) system is disclosed. The nebulizer is provided with a spray emitter for generating a spray of droplets within a central region of a spray chamber. The central region is separated from an upper region by a horizontally projecting rib, which defines a passageway between the central and upper regions. The major direction of droplet travel within the upper region is substantially reversed with respect to the major direction of droplet travel within the central region. Larger droplets are unable to negotiate the turn from the central to upper regions and impinge on a rear surface of the spray chamber. Removal of larger droplets has the advantageous effect of enabling the detector to sense a smaller range of particle sizes, which establishes a relatively steady electrical current at the detector.

Abstract: Described herein are example systems and methods of user interfaces on a product dispenser. The product dispenser includes a touch-to-pour user interface configured to provide a pattern of haptic feedback to a user while a touch is sensed on the touch-to-pour user interface. At the same time, the product dispenser is configured to dispense a product while the touch is sensed on the touch-to-pour user interface. The pattern of haptic feedback is dependent upon the product being dispensed from the product dispenser.

Abstract: A gateway may allow for a cloud-based application to connect to a hierarchical type database. The gateway may identify a connection route between a cloud instance and the hierarchical type database. The gateway may translate a SQL call from the cloud-based application to a DL/I call to access data on the hierarchical type database.

Abstract: A system is utilized, which comprises a cross connector for use in spinal fixation, further comprising multiple connection features configured to accommodate for direct attachment to multiple rods. Teachings are directed to a device that not only provides increased construct stiffness in flexion, extension and lateral bending, but also in torsion. The system adds stiffness in standard constructs. Joining multiple adjacent constructs with varying rod sizes for load distribution are also benefits of the system.

Abstract: A gateway may allow for a cloud-based application to connect to a hierarchical type database. The gateway may identify a connection route between a cloud instance and the hierarchical type database. The gateway may translate a SQL call from the cloud-based application to a DL/I call to access data on the hierarchical type database.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted triazoles of formula (I), uses thereof, processes for the preparation thereof and compositions containing said compounds. These inhibitors have utility in a variety of therapeutic areas including sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system for voice assistant tracking and activation includes a tracking component, a wake component, a listening component, and a link component. The tracking component is configured to track availability of a plurality of voice assistant services. The wake component is configured to determine a plurality of wake words, each plurality of wake words corresponding to a specific voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The listening component is configured to receive audio and detect a first wake word of the plurality of wake words that corresponds to a first voice assistant service of the plurality of voice assistant services. The link component is configured to establish a voice link with the first voice assistant service for voice input by the user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include an electrochemical sensor comprising a housing defining an interior space; a sensing electrode; a counter electrode; and an electrical contact; wherein at least one of the sensing electrode or the counter electrode comprises a contact portion, wherein the contact portion is biased into contact with and electrically coupled to the electrical contact, and wherein a compression on the contact portion is different from a compression on the remaining body of the electrode.

Abstract: A nebulizer for a charged aerosol detection (CAD) system is disclosed. The nebulizer is provided with a spray emitter for generating a spray of droplets within a central region of a spray chamber. The central region is separated from an upper region by a horizontally projecting rib, which defines a passageway between the central and upper regions. The major direction of droplet travel within the upper region is substantially reversed with respect to the major direction of droplet travel within the central region. Larger droplets are unable to negotiate the turn from the central to upper regions and impinge on a rear surface of the spray chamber. Removal of larger droplets has the advantageous effect of enabling the detector to sense a smaller range of particle sizes, which establishes a relatively steady electrical current at the detector.