Abstract: A method for evaluating security of third-party applications includes: launching, in an automated test environment, a test instance of a first application; determining a data access pattern for the first application of accessing a protected remote server based on detecting data retrieval operations of retrieving data from the protected remote server by the test instance and determining application states of the first application associated with the detected data retrieval operations; and providing the data access pattern for the first application on a client device.

Abstract: A software service can be dynamically switched between a stateless mode and a stateful mode in accordance with some examples described herein. For example, a system can detect an event associated with transitioning a software service from a stateless mode to a stateful mode. In response to detecting the event, the system can execute an allocation module for causing a persistent volume to be allocated to the software service. In response to detecting the event, the system can also execute a switching module for causing the software service to switch from (i) the stateless mode in which state information is not stored in the persistent volume to (ii) the stateful mode in which the state information is stored in the persistent volume.

Abstract: Closed-loop metal powder management methods for additive manufacturing. Virgin metal powder is provided in a closed powder container comprising at least one sensor, tracker, or optical device. The metal powder is transferred to an additive manufacturing system, a portion of a metal powder layer is consolidated, and excess metal powder is transferred from the additive manufacturing system to the powder container, a second powder container, or an internal powder container. Virgin metal powder or a second metal powder are added to the excess metal powder, a quality of the mixed powder is validated, the process is repeated at least once, and powder physical transfer data associated with at least one of the steps is collected and stored in a data repository. Powder material parameters may be measured and assessed, and may be also be stored in the data repository.

Abstract: A fraud prevention exchange system is provided for gathering transaction data for centralized review. The system comprises a database for storing transaction data received from participating lenders and a data retrieval and processing engine for receiving transaction data including a first transaction status code and one or more transaction attributes for a pending transaction from a first participating lender; storing the first transaction status code in association with the transaction attribute(s) in the database; receiving a transaction verification request comprising at least one of the transaction attribute(s) from a second, different participating lender; determining one or more risk alerts for the at least one of the transaction attribute(s) based on the first transaction status code and one or more prior transaction status codes previously stored in the database in association with said attribute; and transmit said risk alert(s) to the second participating lender.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing an article by additive manufacturing comprising a first container and a second container from which powder may be selectively dispensed to form an article, wherein the first container and the second container contain the same type of powder and wherein the containers respectively contain powder that has been recycled to different extents.

Abstract: A fraud prevention exchange system is provided for gathering transaction data for centralized review. The system comprises a database for storing transaction data received from participating lenders and a data retrieval and processing engine for receiving transaction data including a first transaction status code and one or more transaction attributes for a pending transaction from a first participating lender; storing the first transaction status code in association with the transaction attribute(s) in the database; receiving a transaction verification request comprising at least one of the transaction attribute(s) from a second, different participating lender; determining one or more risk alerts for the at least one of the transaction attribute(s) based on the first transaction status code and one or more prior transaction status codes previously stored in the database in association with said attribute; and transmit said risk alert(s) to the second participating lender.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame and a damper blade moveable between a closed position and an open position. A biasing member is coupled to the frame and exerts a biasing force to urge the damper blade towards a substantially closed position. A magnet coupled to the damper blade exerts a magnetic force to pull the damper blade from the substantially closed position to the closed position. When the damper blade is in the open position and an upstream airflow pressure falls below a first predetermined threshold, the biasing member moves the damper blade to the substantially closed position, and the magnetic force then pulls the damper blade to the closed position, automatically inhibiting airflow through the frame. When the damper blade is in the closed position and an upstream airflow pressure is increased to a second predetermined threshold, the damper blade is released from the closed position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for determining misalignment of a powder feed nozzle and a laser beam. The method includes forming a test structure on a workpiece in at least two different directions by deposition laser welding with powder at substantially constant deposition parameters without relative rotation between a powder feed nozzle and a laser beam, measuring heights and/or wall thicknesses of the test structure along the test structure, and determining a direction and/or an amount of misalignment of the powder feed nozzle relative to the laser beam based on the measured heights and/or wall thicknesses.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for determining misalignment of a powder feed nozzle and a laser beam. The method includes forming a test structure on a workpiece in at least two different directions by deposition laser welding with powder at substantially constant deposition parameters without relative rotation between a powder feed nozzle and a laser beam, measuring heights and/or wall thicknesses of the test structure along the test structure, and determining a direction and/or an amount of misalignment of the powder feed nozzle relative to the laser beam based on the measured heights and/or wall thicknesses.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a high energy beam with a material source, the method comprising the steps of: using the high energy beam to provide an aperture, depositing material from the material source towards the aperture for a selected length of time and collecting the material which passes through the aperture, and adjusting the position and/or alignment of the material source relative to the high energy beam dependant on a comparison of the amount of material collected with a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method and system for rendering a set of computer-readable program instructions on a user device as executable or non-executable. The user device or an intermediary device may transmit an access-token request including a device identifier to a server device. The server device determines whether the device identifier matches a registered device identifier, and if so, transmits an access-token to the user device, or to the intermediary device, which in turn transmits the access-token to the user device. The access-token includes an expiration indicator. Preferably, the expiration indicator is not expired when received by the user device, but expires some time after being received by the user device. The user device executes a first set of program instruction to determine whether the expiration indicator is expired, and if so, renders a second set of program instructions as non-executable, otherwise the second set of program instructions are rendered as executable.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a high energy beam with a material source, the method comprising the steps of: using the high energy beam to provide an aperture, depositing material from the material source towards the aperture for a selected length of time and collecting the material which passes through the aperture, and adjusting the position and/or alignment of the material source relative to the high energy beam dependant on a comparison of the amount of material collected with a predetermined value.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I): in a method of manufacturing a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition wherein inhibition of carboxypeptidase U is beneficial; specified compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant, diluent or carrier.

Abstract: A network-based method and system for distributing data, such as service data for various types of service processes and models, including software applications, specifications, user's manuals, or parameters, etc, over a data transmission network. A remote service provider maintains a database of the data. The database is updated frequently. The remote service provider maintains a website for authorized users to access the data. Authorized users can access and download desired data by connecting to the remote service provider via the data transmission network. Certain approaches are used to verify a user's identity. In one aspect, a combination of a product code that is specific to a system and a license/activation code that is generated based on the product code is verified. Unless a proper combination exists, the downloaded data cannot be properly accessed. The remote service provider also allows users to purchase a license to access the data online.

Abstract: A network-based method and system for distributing data, such as service data for various types of service processes and models, including software applications, specifications, user's manuals, or parameters, etc, over a data transmission network. A remote service provider maintains a database of the data. The database is updated frequently. The remote service provider maintains a website for authorized users to access the data. Authorized users can access and download desired data by connecting to the remote service provider via the data transmission network. Certain approaches are used to verify a user's identity. In one aspect, a combination of a product code that is specific to a system and a license/activation code that is generated based on the product code is verified. Unless a proper combination exists, the downloaded data cannot be properly accessed. The remote service provider also allows users to purchase a license to access the data online.

Abstract: Novel phenolic compounds are disclosed which bear at least two functional groups, at least one of which is a phenolic moiety. In one of its aspects the invention relates to phenolic compounds which may be derived from naturally occurring essential oils such as citronella oil. Polymers derived from novel phenolic compounds are also disclosed. In one embodiment polycarbonates and polyestercarbonates are made through copolymerization of novel phenolic compounds with at least one dihydric phenol and a carbonate precursor under reactive conditions.