Abstract: Methods for distributing server side application computing resources and associated systems and devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method for distributing workload across an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes (i) determining real-time and anticipated excess compute capacities of a plurality of compute resources, (ii) identifying one or more compute resources among the plurality of compute resources based on the one or more compute resources having real-time and/or anticipated excess compute capacities above a threshold, (iii) forming one or more compute clusters, (ii) obtaining an allocation scheme, and (iii) assigning computational tasks to the one or more compute clusters based on the obtained allocation scheme. Determining can comprise accessing a manifest file configured to monitor the plurality of compute resources.

Abstract: Scalable and modular aircraft servers for aircraft and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A headend server can include a chassis meeting a 6 Modular Concept Unit (MCU) size requirement, a pair of modules insertable into and removable from the chassis, one or more electronic blades, an I/O interface module housed in the chassis, and a power supply integrated in the chassis. Each module can include a plurality of slots, and the one or more electronic blades can be shaped and sized to fit in corresponding ones of the plurality of slots. Each of the headend server and the pair of modules can be a Line Replacement Unit (LRU). The headend server can be configured to provide a common operational interface between multiple types of aircrafts and the one or more electronic blades.

Abstract: Scalable and modular aircraft servers for aircraft and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A headend server can include a chassis meeting a 6 Modular Concept Unit (MCU) size requirement, a pair of modules insertable into and removable from the chassis, one or more electronic blades, an I/O interface module housed in the chassis, and a power supply integrated in the chassis. Each module can include a plurality of slots, and the one or more electronic blades can be shaped and sized to fit in corresponding ones of the plurality of slots. Each of the headend server and the pair of modules can be a Line Replacement Unit (LRU). The headend server can be configured to provide a common operational interface between multiple types of aircrafts and the one or more electronic blades.

Abstract: Various connector systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed that can improve connectors and/or connections within an in-flight entertainment system to be at least more resilient to vibration, shock, and/or liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to a cover plate of an electronic box of an in-flight entertainment system to improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of the electronic box. A cushion component and a clip are disclosed herein that can improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of a monitor. Methods of disposing components of a connector plug in foil, tape, and/or heat shrink are disclosed herein that can improve resistance to liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to an in-line disconnect box to improve connections to connector plugs.

Abstract: This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a first module including a first group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system and having a housing accommodating a first board on which the first group of electronic components are disposed; and a second module detachably placed over the first module and having a second board on which a second group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system are disposed, the second board covered by a frame that forms a sealed enclosure with the housing, and wherein the first group of electronic components and the second group of electronic components are configured to provide power or data to at least one of the in-flight entertainment system that is located in a commercial passenger vehicle.

Abstract: Provided herein are a telecommunications enclosure and a method for coupling a cable to a cable port of the telecommunications enclosure. The base comprises an outer structure having an inner opening, and an inner assembly comprising an inner structure, adapted to be removably inserted within the inner opening, and a plurality of sealing modules, each comprising a first part and a second part. The outer structure comprises a plurality of receiving portions each having a recess adapted to receive at least said first part of a respective sealing module of the plurality of sealing modules. The base is commutable between an assembled condition and a disassembled condition.

Abstract: Provided herein are a telecommunications enclosure (1) and a method for coupling a cable (6) to a cable port (15) of the telecommunications enclosure (1). The base (10) comprises an outer structure (11) having an inner opening (12), and an inner assembly (130) comprising an inner structure (13), adapted to be removably inserted within the inner opening (12), and a plurality of sealing modules (14), each comprising a first part (14a) and a second part (14b). The outer structure (11) comprises a plurality of receiving portions (16) each having a recess (161) adapted to receive at least said first part (14a) of a respective sealing module (14) of the plurality of sealing modules (14). The base (10) is commutable between an assembled condition and a disassembled condition.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus including communication circuitry configured to receive data indicative of a user and data indicative of an instruction associated with the user, and control circuitry configured to determine whether the received data indicative of the user and data indicative of the instruction associated with the user have been generated in the absence of an explicit command from the user using previously obtained data indicative of the user and data indicative of an instruction associated with the user, to determine whether the received data indicative of the user and data indicative of the instruction associated with the user include a predetermined characteristic, to execute processing to reject the instruction associated with the user as indicated by the received data, and to execute processing to accept the instruction associated with the user as indicated by the received data.

Abstract: A data storage system for providing entertainment content to terminal devices in a passenger vehicle is provided to comprise: a first group of terminal devices configured to operate as storage nodes of a storage cluster configured to provide the entertainment content to media playback devices disposed in the passenger vehicle, the entertainment content including one or more entertainment programs and the storage nodes configured to store blocks of the one or more entertainment programs; a second group of terminal devices configured to operate as monitor nodes in the storage cluster, the monitor nodes configured to monitor status of the storage nodes; and a host in communication with the first group and the second group of the terminal devices via an in-vehicle network and configured to store metadata for the storage cluster and facilitate delivery of the entertainment content from the first group of terminal devices to the media playback devices.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes detecting, by a first system on chip (“SOC”) of a seat box on a transportation vehicle that a first seat device is operational and usage of a second SOC of the seat box by a second seat device is below a first threshold level, the first SOC operationally coupled to the second SOC by a peripheral link, the seat box providing a network connection to the first seat device and the second device; allocating resources of the first SOC and the second SOC to the first seat device; and modifying usage of the second SOC by the first seat device, in response to a change in resource usage of the second SOC.

Abstract: A data storage system for providing entertainment content to terminal devices in a passenger vehicle is provided to comprise: a first group of terminal devices configured to operate as storage nodes of a storage cluster configured to provide the entertainment content to media playback devices disposed in the passenger vehicle, the entertainment content including one or more entertainment programs and the storage nodes configured to store blocks of the one or more entertainment programs; a second group of terminal devices configured to operate as monitor nodes in the storage cluster, the monitor nodes configured to monitor status of the storage nodes; and a host in communication with the first group and the second group of the terminal devices via an in-vehicle network and configured to store metadata for the storage cluster and facilitate delivery of the entertainment content from the first group of terminal devices to the media playback devices.

Abstract: This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a first module including a first group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system and having a housing accommodating a first board on which the first group of electronic components are disposed; and a second module detachably placed over the first module and having a second board on which a second group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system are disposed, the second board covered by a frame that forms a sealed enclosure with the housing, and wherein the first group of electronic components and the second group of electronic components are configured to provide power or data to at least one of the in-flight entertainment system that is located in a commercial passenger vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes detecting, by a first system on chip (“SOC”) of a seat box on a transportation vehicle that a first seat device is operational and usage of a second SOC of the seat box by a second seat device is below a first threshold level, the first SOC operationally coupled to the second SOC by a peripheral link, the seat box providing a network connection to the first seat device and the second device; allocating resources of the first SOC and the second SOC to the first seat device; and modifying usage of the second SOC by the first seat device, in response to a change in resource usage of the second SOC.

Abstract: During operation, a computer system may obtain data associated with an electronic device and that has a first format. Then, the computer system may compute a context of the data. For example, the context may include: a location of the electronic device, a type of the data, a type of the electronic device, the first format, and/or a gateway (such as an access point or a radio node in a network) that forwards the data from the electronic device to the computer system. Moreover, based at least in part on the context, the computer system may identify the electronic device associated with the data. Next, the computer system may translate, based at least in part on the identified electronic device, the data from the first format to a second format, where the second format is common to additional data associated with multiple different types of electronic devices.

Abstract: A data storage system for providing entertainment content to terminal devices in a passenger vehicle is provided to comprise: a first group of terminal devices configured to operate as storage nodes of a storage cluster configured to provide the entertainment content to media playback devices disposed in the passenger vehicle, the entertainment content including one or more entertainment programs and the storage nodes configured to store blocks of the one or more entertainment programs; a second group of terminal devices configured to operate as monitor nodes in the storage cluster, the monitor nodes configured to monitor status of the storage nodes; and a host in communication with the first group and the second group of the terminal devices via an in-vehicle network and configured to store metadata for the storage cluster and facilitate delivery of the entertainment content from the first group of terminal devices to the media playback devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a telecommunications enclosure (1) and a method for coupling a cable (6) to a cable port (15) of the telecommunications enclosure (1). The latter comprises a casing (2) and a base (10) removably coupled to the casing (2). The base (10) comprises an outer structure (11) having an inner opening (12), and an inner assembly (130) comprising an inner structure (13), adapted to be removably inserted within the inner opening (12), and a plurality of sealing modules (14), each comprising a first part (14a) and a second part (14b). The outer structure (11) comprises a plurality of receiving portions (16) each having a recess (161) adapted to receive at least said first part (14a) of a respective sealing module (14) of the plurality of sealing modules (14). The base (10) is commutable between an assembled condition and a disassembled condition.

Abstract: High density optical fiber distribution sub-rack comprising: a chassis for housing a plurality of shelves, the chassis comprising at least two shelf storage areas placed side by side with each other, at least one shelf housed in one of the at least two storage areas of the chassis, the at least one shelf having an internal hollow seat for connection modules, the at least one shelf comprising one or more connection modules having a plurality of adapters for interconnection optical fibers, the connection modules being arranged in the internal hollow seat of the at least one shelf at the frontal face of the at least one shelf, wherein the at least one shelf is guided so as to be movable towards the external of the chassis by the succession of a translation movement and a rotation movement of the at least one shelf.

Abstract: Implantable drug delivery devices are provided to have a deployment shape for implantation in the body and a retention shape for retention in the body. The device may have one or more elongated drug reservoirs containing a drug, and the drug reservoir may be formed from a deformable material. In one case, a first filament is attached to the first end of the drug reservoir and second filament is attached to the second end of the drug reservoir, wherein a fastener is positioned about the first and second filaments to permit shortening and prevent lengthening of the filaments with reference to the ends of the drug reservoir, as a means for transforming the device from the implantation shape to the retention shape.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: examining location data of a client computer device in reference to a geofence, the client computer device being associated to a certain user, the geofence being associated to a certain enterprise venue; in response to a breach of the geofence by the client computer device, initiating a process to obtain user associated data of the certain user; providing, while the client computer device is located within the geofence, one to more output observable by the certain user in dependence on data of the user associated data obtained by the initiated process; and in response to an exiting of the geofence by the client computer device terminating the process to obtain user associated data of the certain user.

Abstract: Implantable drug delivery devices are provided to have a deployment shape for implantation in the body and a retention shape for retention in the body. The device may have one or more elongated drug reservoirs containing a drug, and the drug reservoir may be formed from a deformable material. In one case, a first filament is attached to the first end of the drug reservoir and second filament is attached to the second end of the drug reservoir, wherein a fastener is positioned about the first and second filaments to permit shortening and prevent lengthening of the filaments with reference to the ends of the drug reservoir, as a means for transforming the device from the implantation shape to the retention shape.