Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting uninhibited bulk explosives or oxidiser into inhibited bulk explosives or oxidiser on demand. The apparatus disperses an inhibitor into a stream of bulk explosive/oxidiser during the conveyance between an explosive truck and a blast hole or in preparation of a bulk oxidiser for use in a bulk explosive vehicle.

Abstract: Water reveal objects and methods of making and using same are described. In some embodiments, the objects are three-dimensional objects (e.g., animals, figurines or toy models) that are assembled by the user from a variety of pieces. The pieces may be comprised of multiple layers, such as a base layer, a film that includes one or more designs covering the base layer and a water-reactive coating that hides the one or more designs when the coating is dry and reveals the one or more designs when the user brushes water on the coating. The coating and film may be on one or multiple sides of the pieces. The pieces may be provided to the user in a sheet that is partially precut to facilitate removal of the pieces. In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides a sheet or roll of stickers.

Abstract: Determining an instantaneous vehicle characteristic (e.g., at least one yaw rate) of an additional vehicle that is in addition to a vehicle being autonomously controlled, and adapting autonomous control of the vehicle based on the determined instantaneous vehicle characteristic of the additional vehicle. For example, autonomous steering, acceleration, and/or deceleration of the vehicle can be adapted based on a determined instantaneous vehicle characteristic of the additional vehicle. In many implementations, the instantaneous vehicle characteristics of the additional vehicle are determined based on data from a phase coherent Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) component of the vehicle, such as a phase coherent LIDAR monopulse component and/or a frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) LIDAR component.

Abstract: A service, responsive to a request, determines a scope that includes a specific tenant and a specific component. The service is extensible through addition of different components to manage different data sources used by different services that contribute to a set of one or more multi-tenant cloud services. The service also determines, for the specific component, parameters usable to identify the specific tenant and a specific storage path. Each of the components, responsive to being called to perform a backup or restore with a current set of parameters, is to be implemented to cause data, which belongs to a currently identified tenant, to be copied between the respective one of the data sources and a backup store according to a currently identified storage path. The service also calls the specific component to perform the backup or restore with the parameters.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for intrusion detection using resource activity analysis. The present invention is configured to receive, from a computing device of a user, an indication that the user has accessed a resource allocation portfolio of a customer; determine a geographic information of the user; retrieve a geographic information of the customer; determine that the geographic information of the user does not match the geographic information of the customer; determine an exposure level associated with the user access of the resource allocation portfolio of the customer; determine that the exposure level is greater than a predetermined threshold; and automatically trigger a transmission of a notification to a computing device of an administrator indicating that the exposure level associated with the user access of the resource allocation portfolio of the customer is greater than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a vessel of a patient is provided. The method includes outputting, to a display device, a screen display including: a visualization based on pressure measurements obtained from a first instrument and a second instrument positioned within the vessel of the patient while the second instrument is moved longitudinally through the vessel and the first instrument remains stationary within the vessel; and a visual representation of a vessel; receiving a user input to modify the visualization to simulate a therapeutic procedure; and updating the screen display, in response to the user input, including modifying the visualization based on the user input. A system for evaluating a vessel of a patient is also provided. The system includes first and second instruments sized and shaped for introduction into the vessel of the patient; and a processing system communicatively coupled to the first and second instruments and a display device.

Abstract: A biometric status sensing media therapy system for the therapeutic care of a Consumer. The system has a media therapy device provided with a central processing unit, audio and/or visual input/output and wireless communications. The media therapy device is provided in wireless communication with a cloud computing and data storage resource. A collection of media files, transmitted to the media therapy device from the cloud computing and data storage resource for play by the media therapy device, is played by the media therapy device according to a pre-configured collection of rules based upon a time schedule and/or a biometric status of the consumer.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions, kits, and methods for detecting/identifying amino acids and sequencing polypeptide molecules.

Abstract: Active comfort controlled bedding systems and processes of operating the bedding systems generally include a variable firmness control. The active comfort controlled bedding system can include a control unit in electrical communication with a signal generating layer configured to generate heat and alter a firmness property of at least one viscoelastic foam layer, wherein the amount of heat is based on a decrease of the glass transition temperature as a function of the percentage of humidity in the environment. In other embodiments, the bedding system is provided with at least one foam layer comprising a phase change material stratified in a foam structure of the at least one foam layer; and the at least one foam layer is heated to a temperature greater than a melt temperature of the paraffin wax to soften the at least one foam layer. In other embodiments, ambient humidity conditions can be changed.

Abstract: A sensor having a sensor head including a unibody construction, a first electrode, and at least one second electrode is provided. The first electrode can include a first pair of sensing elements coupled to each over via at least one bridge element extending from a first sensing element to a second sensing element. The at least one second electrode can include a second pair of sensing elements interleaved with the first pair of sensing elements. The second pair of sensing elements can be coupled to each other via at least one second bridge element extending from a third sensing element to a fourth sensing element. A method of manufacturing the sensor is also provided.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for mitigating fluid loss or leakage from a fluid pump with a rotating shaft driving a pumping mechanism. A packing gland component can have an internal seal formed by two dynamic O-rings that allows for use of lubricants at high pressures, as well as an outer seal for greater prevention of fluid loss. Further, the packing gland component can be a retrofit for existing packing gland components to provide for greater life and efficiency as compared to the existing packing gland components. Additionally, in some implementations, a sleeve may be fixedly attached to the rotating shaft between the packing gland and the shaft to provide a wear point for the packing gland.

Abstract: Droplet interfaces are formed between droplets in an electro-wetting device comprising an array of actuation electrodes. Actuation signals are applied to selected actuation electrodes to place the droplets into an energised state in which the shape of the droplets is modified compared to a shape of the droplets in a lower energy state and to bring the two droplets into proximity. The actuation signals are then changed to lower the energy of the droplets into the lower energy state so that the droplets relax into the gap and the two droplets contact each other thereby forming a droplet interface. The use of sensing electrodes in the device permit electrical current measurements across the droplet interface. The sensing electrodes can be used for either (i) applying a reference signal during droplet actuation or (ii) recording electrical current measurements.

Abstract: Determining yaw parameter(s) (e.g., at least one yaw rate) of an additional vehicle that is in addition to a vehicle being autonomously controlled, and adapting autonomous control of the vehicle based on the determined yaw parameter(s) of the additional vehicle. For example, autonomous steering, acceleration, and/or deceleration of the vehicle can be adapted based on a determined yaw rate of the additional vehicle. In many implementations, the yaw parameter(s) of the additional vehicle are determined based on data from a phase coherent Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) component of the vehicle, such as a phase coherent LIDAR monopulse component and/or a frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) LIDAR component.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: An embodiment of an integrated circuit may comprise local memory, a plurality of per-page counters located in a non-system-addressable region of the local memory, and circuitry coupled to the local memory, the circuitry to count accesses to pages of a system-addressable memory space with the plurality of per-page counters located in the non-system-addressable region of the local memory. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include a tissue and/or access device that allows for adjustability of placement of a needle for accessing a blood vessel of an individual in need thereof, particularly when used with an imaging device. The adjustability originates from both angle of the needle for insertion into the body of the individual and longitudinal placement of the needle on the body of the individual. In specific embodiments, a needle guide through which the needle traverses is detachable.

Abstract: A system and a method of emulating a second cloud computing environment on a first cloud computing environment are disclosed herein. The first cloud computing environment includes an innovation platform having a private domain name system. The private domain name system is split between a customer subnet and a private subnet. The customer subnet is limited to communications with only the private subnet. The customer subnet executes an application thereon. The application is targeted for use on the second cloud computing environment.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for free-space optical communications. An aircraft includes a flat optical communication terminal on an external surface of the aircraft, the flat optical communication terminal being configured to communicate with a ground station via a free-space optical communication link.

Abstract: A pump technology that provides for more effective and efficient transfer of liquids, such as petroleum products and components, to and through pipelines. Such a technology can comprise a type of external gear pump that creates higher flow, resulting in higher pressures in the pipeline, to move the liquids, while providing for longer pump life, simpler and less maintenance, and fewer undesired conditions, with a smaller footprint, in a cost-effective system. Further, one or more portions of the pump can be configured to be easily replaceable to provide for maintenance in place, and provide for longer pump life. Additionally, one or more portions of the pump can be constructed with or coated with abrasive resistant material that extends the life of the external gear pump. Such material can also reduce the friction between surfaces and improve the life of the external gear pump under poor feeding conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein, and methods of making and using the same.