Abstract: Technologies are described for verifying the integrity of data transmitted between a firmware and a baseboard management controller (“BMC”). During a first verification phase, a data integrity tool compares system inventory data provided by firmware protocols to a system inventory module to system inventory data in a device instance format. During a second verification phase, the data integrity tool verifies operation of a firmware conversion module by comparing the system inventory data in the device instance format to the system inventory data in a JavaScript Object Notation (“JSON”) format. During a third verification phase, the data integrity tool retrieves the system inventory data from a management server and compares the system inventory data retrieved from the management server to the system inventory data previously transmitted to the management server. Identified discrepancies can be utilized to modify the system inventory module, the firmware conversion module, or the management server.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for remotely configuring multi-mode dual in-line memory modules (“multi-mode DIMMs”) using a firmware or a baseboard management controller (“BMC”). Technologies are also described for simultaneously initiating multiple commands for configuring multi-mode DIMMs using a BMC and for updating inventory data regarding multi-mode DIMMs stored by a BMC.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating an interior design pertaining to a floor plan and creating a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the interior design for achieving high quality interior décor for residential as well as commercial properties. An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a system for generating and visualizing the interior design in the 3D representation that includes a two-dimensional image receive module to receive a two-dimensional input image of the floor plan, a shape determination module to determine shape of a defined space of the floor plan, an object position determination module to determine position of one or more objects in the defined space, an object placement module to place the one or more objects in the defined space, and a three-dimensional representation generation module to generate a 3D representation of the interior design pertaining to the floor plan.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for generating 3D models of floor plans using two-dimensional (2D) image inputs. According to an embodiment, a three-dimensional building model generation system is disclosed that can include a two-dimensional image receive module to receive a 2D image pertaining to the floor plan, an image processing module to processes the two-dimensional image to generate a binary image, a two-dimensional floor plan graph generation module to extract two-dimensional geometry from the binary image to generate a two-dimensional floor plan graph, and a three-dimensional model generation module to generate a 3D model of the floor plan by performing geometric extrusion of the two-dimensional floor plan graph based on one or more cyclic wall graphs and one or more connectives.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for remotely configuring multi-mode dual in-line memory modules (“multi-mode DIMMs”) using a firmware or a baseboard management controller (“BMC”). Technologies are also described for simultaneously initiating multiple commands for configuring multi-mode DIMMs using a BMC and for updating inventory data regarding multi-mode DIMMs stored by a BMC.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for remotely configuring multi-mode dual in-line memory modules (“multi-mode DIMMs”) using a firmware or a baseboard management controller (“BMC”). Technologies are also described for simultaneously initiating multiple commands for configuring multi-mode DIMMs using a BMC and for updating inventory data regarding multi-mode DIMMs stored by a BMC.

Abstract: A cold energy recovery apparatus for a self-powered data centre is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a fluid storage tank having at least a pair of inlet and outlet, the inlet configured to receive a coolant; and a heat exchanger arranged in the tank, the heat exchanger having a pair of inlet and outlet, the inlet configured to receive liquefied natural gas. The apparatus is operable to permit the coolant to flow from the inlet to the outlet of the tank causing the coolant to be in fluid contact with the heat exchanger, in which the coolant is progressively cooled to a lower temperature by heat transfer to the liquefied natural gas via fluid contact with the heat exchanger. The liquefied natural gas is vaporized into natural gas due to the heat transfer and is directed out from the outlet of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating an interior design pertaining to a floor plan and creating a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the interior design for achieving high quality interior decor for residential as well as commercial properties. An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a system for generating and visualizing the interior design in the 3D representation that includes a two-dimensional image receive module to receive a two-dimensional input image of the floor plan, a shape determination module to determine shape of a defined space of the floor plan, an object position determination module to determine position of one or more objects in the defined space, an object placement module to place the one or more objects in the defined space, and a three-dimensional representation generation module to generate a 3D representation of the interior design pertaining to the floor plan.

Abstract: This disclosed embodiments of this invention relate to a semi-submersible vessel. The semi-submersible vessel includes a deck, at least four columns supporting the deck, a first pontoon, a second pontoon, a first brace and a second brace. Each column comprises an outer skin, an inner skin, and a number of reinforcing plates spaced apart from each other and connecting the inner skin to the outer skin, forming a double skin arrangement. The first pontoon is connectable to a first pair of columns and the second pontoon is connectable to a second pair of columns. The first brace is connectable to the first of each of the two pairs of columns and the second brace connects the second of each of the two pairs of columns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for treatment of produced or process water from hydrocarbon production to reduce the volume of the produced or process water while simultaneously reducing the salinity of a highly saline stream, for example, the brine from a seawater desalination plant. The method includes causing a feed stream comprising produced or process water to flow through the lumen of a hollow fiber osmotic membrane 4 which is immersed in an open channel 2 or tank of flowing draw solution 6 which has high salinity. In this way, water from the feed stream is drawn through the osmotic membrane 4 by an osmotic pressure differential caused by the difference in salinity between the feed stream and the draw solution 6.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for generating 3D models of floor plans using two-dimensional (2D) image inputs. According to an embodiment, a three-dimensional building model generation system is disclosed that can include a two-dimensional image receive module to receive a 2D image pertaining to the floor plan, an image processing module to processes the two-dimensional image to generate a binary image, a two-dimensional floor plan graph generation module to extract two-dimensional geometry from the binary image to generate a two-dimensional floor plan graph, and a three-dimensional model generation module to generate a 3D model of the floor plan by performing geometric extrusion of the two-dimensional floor plan graph based on one or more cyclic wall graphs and one or more connectives.

Abstract: A magnetic filter assembly 1 is described which is suitable for incorporating into a fluid system such that a process fluid flows through the filter to remove ferromagnetic particles in the fluid. The filter assembly 1 comprises a housing 2 having a flow chamber. The housing also comprises one or more elongate hollow sleeves 10 extending into the flow chamber such that, in use, an exterior surface of each sleeve 10 is exposed to the process flow and an interior surface of each sleeve 10 is sealed from the process flow. Each sleeve 10 has an opening via which the interior surface of the sleeve is open or openable to the environment whilst remaining sealed from the process flow. Each sleeve has received in it a magnet 12, the magnet being removable from the sleeve via the opening. In this way, cleaning of the filter by removal of the magnets is facilitated, without exposing the process flow.

Abstract: A firmware attempts to allocate memory address resources, such as memory addresses in a PCI I/O and a PCI memory address space, to bus devices in a multi-processor computing system. If an out-of-resource (OOR) condition occurs during allocation of the memory address resources, memory address resources can be re-allocated from stacks that were successfully allocated requested resources to stacks that were not successfully allocated requested resources. Memory address resources can also, or alternately, be re-allocated from sockets that were successfully allocated requested resources to sockets that were not successfully allocated requested resources. If stack-level or socket-level readjustment of the memory address resource allocation fails, a base memory address of a configuration memory address space can be lowered, and the allocation can be retried.

Abstract: A cold energy recovery apparatus for a self-powered data centre is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a fluid storage tank having at least a pair of inlet and outlet, the inlet configured to receive a coolant; and a heat exchanger arranged in the tank, the heat exchanger having a pair of inlet and outlet, the inlet configured to receive liquefied natural gas. The apparatus is operable to permit the coolant to flow from the inlet to the outlet of the tank causing the coolant to be in fluid contact with the heat exchanger, in which the coolant is progressively cooled to a lower temperature by heat transfer to the liquefied natural gas via fluid contact with the heat exchanger. The liquefied natural gas is vaporized into natural gas due to the heat transfer and is directed out from the outlet of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for identifying and remediating correctable hardware errors. A firmware can detect a system management interrupt (“SMI”) generated by a hardware device responsive to the occurrence of a correctable error. Once the firmware has identified the device that generated the SMI, the firmware can determine whether an earliest recorded error generated by the identified device is longer ago than a threshold amount of time. If the earliest recorded error generated by the device is not longer ago than the threshold amount of time, the firmware can increment an error count for the device. The firmware can also determine whether the error count for the device exceeds a threshold. If the error count for the device exceeds the threshold, the firmware can generate an error notification for the device. The firmware can also implement a remedial action policy for the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to a drilling rig or a drill ship having a first activity center with a main well, a second activity center with an auxiliary well and a third activity center with offline casing with drill pipe stand-building capabilities. The offline casing and drill stand-building facility is a standalone feature and can be located in the forward or aft side of a drilling rig or drill ship depending on the choice of the builder or operator.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pipe-like appendage for a sharp-edged pontoon of an offshore vessel, a pontoon structure comprising the pipe-like appendage and a method of converting a sharp-edged pontoon into a pontoon comprising at least one rounded-edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-submersible offshore structure. More particularly, the invention relates to a low motion semi-submersible offshore structure that has improved stability in deep water. The low motion semi-submersible experiences relatively lesser heave, pitch and wave motions compared to conventional semi-submersibles when the semi-submersible is operating in harsh offshore environments.

Abstract: This invention relates to a subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) hub. In particular, the invention relates to a subsea ROV hub comprising a plurality of compartments for housing and deploying a plurality of ROVs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drilling rig or a drill ship having a first activity centre with a main well, a second activity centre with an auxiliary well and a third activity centre with offline casing and drill pipe stand-building capabilities. The offline casing and drill pipe stand-building facility is a standalone feature and can be located in the forward or aft side of a drilling rig or drill ship depending on the choice of the builder or operator.