Abstract: A system of air quality monitoring and management is provided. The system includes a plurality of indoor air quality sensors, a communication unit configured to communicate with the indoor air quality sensors, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive measured data from the indoor air quality sensors and determine an indoor air quality value inside a building.

Abstract: A network adapter includes a network interface that communicates packets over a network, a host interface connected locally to a host processor and to a host memory, and processing circuitry, coupled between the network interface and the host interface, and is configured to receive in a common queue, via the host interface, (i) a processing work item specifying a source buffer in the host memory, a data processing operation, and a first address in the host memory, and (ii) an RDMA write work item specifying the first address, and a second address in a remote memory. In response to the processing work item, the processing circuitry reads data from the source buffer, applies the data processing operation, and stores the processed data in the first address. In response to the RDMA write work item the processing circuitry transmits the processed data, over the network, for storage in the second address.

Abstract: A communication system for an operation of an HVAC unit for a target space includes a thermostat, a communication hub, and a relay. The communication hub is configured to receive a user desired set point value from a remote control device and transmit the user desired set point value to the thermostat. The user desired set point value is for an operation of the HVAC unit. The relay includes a shielding unit and a transmitter. The shielding unit is configured to block a signal from the remote control device to reach the HVAC unit. The signal blocked by the shielding unit includes the user desired set point value. The thermostat is configured to receive the user desired set point value, adjust the user desired set point value based on measured temperature and/or humidity for the target space, and transmit the adjusted user desired set point value to the communication hub.

Abstract: A method of preparing a non-wood fiber paper strengthening product is disclosed. The method comprises placing an additive in an aqueous alkaline medium, wherein the additive comprises a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and mixing a non-wood fiber material with the placed additive in the aqueous alkaline medium to form a mixture, wherein the non-wood fiber material comprises starch, protein and fiber, wherein the additive, starch, protein, and fiber of the non-wood fiber material, and metal ions of the alkaline medium become physically crosslinked resulting in a non-wood fiber paper strengthening product. In an aspect, the non-wood fiber paper strengthening product is used in making a paper product wherein the paper product has greater strength than the same paper product made with native starch or chemically modified starch instead of the non-wood fiber paper strengthening product.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for securing network communications are described. A network device comprises a network interface and at least one accelerator. The network device inspects obtained data using the accelerator. The network device determines, based on the inspection, that the data is indicative of a violation of a security policy, and generates a response to the violation.

Abstract: A system for route guidance, the system comprising a driving controller, wherein the driving controller is configured to receive sensor output from at least one sensor, wherein, based on the received sensor output, the driving controller determines, for a common time interval, a first set of route actions and a second set of route actions; and a vehicle motion controller configured to receive, from the driving controller, the first set of route actions and the second set of route actions, and wherein, during the common time interval, the first set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a first state and the second set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a different second state.

Abstract: A system for route guidance, the system comprising a driving controller, wherein the driving controller is configured to receive sensor output from at least one sensor, wherein, based on the received sensor output, the driving controller determines, for a common time interval, a first set of route actions and a second set of route actions; and a vehicle motion controller configured to receive, from the driving controller, the first set of route actions and the second set of route actions, and wherein, during the common time interval, the first set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a first state and the second set of route actions are executed when the vehicle is in a different second state.

Abstract: Dysphagia patients face a number of challenges nutritionally because of their difficulty swallowing. Certain foods may be avoided altogether for fear of choking, and liquids are often avoided for fear of aspiration, so that dysphagia patients are at risk for both malnutrition and dehydration. Despite the technology of food administration to patients, there is a need to have a composition that can effectively alleviate patient swallowing difficulty and provide convenient, quick last minute meals for dysphagia patients that delivers nutrition. The invention concerns the use of a composition comprising a homogenized, comminuted pulse product, and at least one selected from the group consisting of a chemically unmodified starch and a hydrocolloid for the treatment of a patient having dysphagia.

Abstract: Modified biopolymers, such as, charge-modified biopolymers, cross-linked biopolymers, and cross-linked, charge-modified biopolymers are provided along with methods of producing and using the same.

Abstract: Modified biopolymers, such as, charge-modified biopolymers, cross-linked biopolymers, and cross-linked, charged modified biopolymers are provided along with methods of producing and using the same.

Abstract: A network adapter includes a network interface that communicates packets over a network, a host interface connected locally to a host processor and to a host memory, and processing circuitry, coupled between the network interface and the host interface, and is configured to receive in a common queue, via the host interface, (i) a processing work item specifying a source buffer in the host memory, a data processing operation, and a first address in the host memory, and (ii) an RDMA write work item specifying the first address, and a second address in a remote memory. In response to the processing work item, the processing circuitry reads data from the source buffer, applies the data processing operation, and stores the processed data in the first address. In response to the RDMA write work item the processing circuitry transmits the processed data, over the network, for storage in the second address.

Abstract: A method for communication includes receiving in a network interface controller (NIC) from a host processor, which has a local host memory and is connected to the NIC by a local bus, a remote direct memory access (RDMA) compress-and-write command, specifying a source memory buffer in the local host memory and a target memory address. In response to the command, data are read from the specified buffer into the NIC, compressed in the NIC, and conveyed from the NIC to the target memory address.

Abstract: Modified biopolymers, such as, charge-modified biopolymers, cross-linked biopolymers, and cross-linked, charge-modified biopolymers are provided along with methods of producing and using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides fatty acid derivatives of lignin with improved properties such as workability and other physical properties. These derivatives have the ability to form polymer blends with improved properties such as carbon fiber production and compatibilizers.

Abstract: A method for communication in a packet data network including a subnet containing multiple nodes having respective ports. The method includes assigning respective local identifiers to the ports in the subnet, such that each port receives a respective local identifier that is unique within the subnet to serve as an address for traffic within the subnet that is directed to the port. In addition to the local identifiers, respective port identifiers are assigned to the ports, such that at least one of the port identifiers is shared by a plurality of the ports, but not by all the ports, in the subnet. The plurality of the ports are addressed collectively using the at least one of the port identifiers.

Abstract: A method for communication includes receiving in a network interface controller (NIC) from a host processor, which has a local host memory and is connected to the NIC by a local bus, a remote direct memory access (RDMA) compress-and-write command, specifying a source memory buffer in the local host memory and a target memory address. In response to the command, data are read from the specified buffer into the NIC, compressed in the NIC, and conveyed from the NIC to the target memory address.

Abstract: A method for communication in a packet data network including a subnet containing multiple nodes having respective ports. The method includes assigning respective local identifiers to the ports in the subnet, such that each port receives a respective local identifier that is unique within the subnet to serve as an address for traffic within the subnet that is directed to the port. In addition to the local identifiers, respective port identifiers are assigned to the ports, such that at least one of the port identifiers is shared by a plurality of the ports, but not by all the ports, in the subnet. The plurality of the ports are addressed collectively using the at least one of the port identifiers.