Abstract: A system and method is provided to allow for real-time communication between a web browser application and a contact center resource, where media codecs supported by the two parties may differ. A processor is configured to bridge the media exchanged between the browser and contact center resource. In bridging the media, the processor transcodes the media based on a first media codec for media directed to and from the web browser application, and further transcodes the media based on the second media codec for media directed to and from a contact center resource.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cloning a cloud node are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method for cloning a cloud node comprises identifying changes during editing of content over a predetermined interval in an author node, compiling, via a replication agent of the author node, all changes of the content identified during the predetermined interval, all of the changes compiled in a replication queue maintained by the replication agent, and at the end of the predetermined interval, providing all of the changes of the content identified during the predetermined interval from the replication queue to both the publisher node and a clone of the published node.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment involves transmitting a request to a distributed resource system to provide, from a server computer device associated with the distributed computing resource system, network content to a requesting device, the server computer device being located at a geographic location that corresponds to a location of the requesting device. The embodiment further involves measuring at least one of a plurality of performance metrics associated with providing the network content and determining whether to auto scale a plurality of resources associated with the server computer device based at least in part on the at least one of the performance metrics. Additionally, the embodiment involves transmitting a request to the distributed computing resource system to auto scale the resources, responsive to the determination to auto scale the resources associated with the server device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cloud management are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of receiving access information for a cloud service provider; receiving configuration information for a cloud instance; receiving a command to create the cloud instance; requesting and receiving a node from the cloud service provider; causing the node to be configured as a cloud node, comprising causing a software package to be installed and configured on the cloud node; configuring the cloud instance and incorporating the node into the cloud instance; and providing access to the cloud instance.

Abstract: A small scale dynamic activity which comprises the use of a method, a hand-operated apparatus, a shooting apparatus, and a playing surface platform, presented as a preferred embodiment in the format of a small scale adaptation of the sport of hockey. A hand-operated apparatus is used as goalie equipment with a method of defending a goal from forthcoming small pucks. A shooting apparatus allows rotating a paddle member to control and propel such small pucks. A playing surface platform complements the use of the method along with these two apparatuses within shielded boundaries. The hand-operated apparatus can be positioned in a pose representative of goalie equipments and of bending of limbs. Furthermore, the present invention can be composed of different arrangements for alternative embodiments such as new types of games or to allow small scale adaptation of a physical activity.

Abstract: A film copy system includes a camera supported by a cradle which is removably attached to a cradle mount. A light shaft carried by the cradle is provided for releasably engaging a film holder and spacing the film holder a predetermined distance from the camera.

Abstract: The invention relates to micropumps for infusing fluids. More specifically, the present disclosure describes and illustrates a micropump design that may be useful for infusing insulin into a diabetic patient. The disclosed design employs a pump chamber that has a diaphragm and a plurality of check valves that are configured to avoid leakage from the reservoir through the pump engine and into an infusion device and, also, to ensure the complete, accurate evacuation of the pump chamber.

Abstract: An infusion pump (e.g., an electrokinetic infusion pump) includes an infusion pump module and an engine that can drive a moveable piston non-mechanically. In addition, the infusion pump module includes a position detector configured for sensing a dispensing state of the infusion pump module. Such information can be utilized in a control scheme to control fluid displacement within and out of the pump. Descriptions of different types of position detectors, such as magnetic sensors (e.g., an anisotropic magnetic resistive sensor), and their implementation in detecting infusion pump fluid displacement are described.

Abstract: A film copy system includes a camera supported by a cradle which is removably attached to a cradle mount. A light shaft carried by the cradle is provided for releasably engaging a film holder and spacing the film holder a predetermined distance from the camera.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for depositing a dielectric layer to fill in a gap between adjacent metal lines. In preferred embodiments of the method, a first dielectric layer is deposited over the lines and subsequently etched using both chemical and physical etchback steps. After the etchback steps are completed, a second dielectric layer is deposited over the first dielectric layer to fill in the gap.

Abstract: An artery clamp includes an inelastic girth band having an interior face and an exterior face. The band is secured about a limb. A plunger extends through the band. The plunger has a first end extending past the interior face and a second end extending past the exterior face. A pressure member mounted on the first end of the plunger. Pressure is exerted with the plunger and then the plunger is locked in a selected position in relation to the band.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for depositing a dielectric layer to fill in a gap between adjacent metal lines. In preferred embodiments of the method, a first dielectric layer is deposited over the lines and subsequently etched using both chemical and physical etchback steps. After the etchback steps are completed, a second dielectric layer is deposited over the first dielectric layer to fill in the gap.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant, radiation or heat curable dual composition is applied to a polymer substrate, such as an opthamlic lens. An abrasion enhancement layer is deposited on a surface of the substrate. The abrasion enhancement layer has a modulus of M.sub.1 and a Shore A value of 50 or less. A top coating is deposited on the abrasion enhancement layer. It has a modulus of M.sub.2 that is greater than M.sub.1. The top coating has an abrasion resistance Bayer Haze Gain ratio of 1.0 or greater.

Abstract: A dual coating is provided for tinting a plastic material such that the plastic material is tinted and rendered scratch resistant. Also provided is tintable, scratch resistant plastic materials and tinted, scratch resistant plastic materials. The dual layer coating includes a dye reservoir layer formed over a surface of the material to be tinted and a hard coating layer formed over the dye reservoir layer. The dye reservoir layer includes between about fifteen and eighty percent by weight of a flexible acrylated oligomer or acrylated oligomer/acrylate monomer blend resin, and between about one and seventy percent by weight of a mono vinyl functional reactive diluent.