Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for data processing in a computing system are described. The computing system may receive a notification of an update to network security objects hosted in diverse substrates within the computing system. The computing system may retrieve a network security policy for a service instance impacted by the update. The computing system may update the network security policy for the service instance according to a network security configuration of the hosting substrate. The computing system may translate the updated network security policy into access control lists (ACLs) for network entities managing communications between service instances within the computing system. The computing system may store the ACLs in respective data repositories that are accessible to the network entities. The computing system may transmit a notification that the ACLs are available for deployment, thereby causing the network entities to retrieve the ACLs from the respective data repositories.

Abstract: A mobile device mounting system includes a device case and a mount. The device case includes: an insert including a rectangular bore and defining a set of undercut sections about the rectangular bore; and a first set of magnetic elements arranged in a first pattern about the rectangular bore. The mount includes: a body; a polygonal boss extending from the body and configured to insert into the rectangular bore; a set of locking jaws arranged on the polygonal boss configured to transiently mate with the set of undercut sections to constrain the polygonal boss within the rectangular bore; and a second set of magnetic elements arranged in a second pattern about the polygonal boss and configured to transiently couple to the first set of magnetic elements to transiently retain the mount against the device case and to drive the set of locking jaws toward the set of undercut sections.

Abstract: A porous protein crystal drug delivery system, including a nanoporous protein crystal derived from a polyisoprenoid-binding protein from Campylobacter jejeuni (SEQ ID NO: 14) or a variant of a polyisoprenoid-binding protein from Campylobacter jejeuni (SEQ ID NO: 15); and a drug adsorbed to the nanoporous protein crystal, the drug comprising a guest macromolecule selected from the group consisting of a nucleic acid, a protein, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A pneumatic animal stunner, comprising a housing having a stunning rod therein capable of being driven along a longitudinal axis forward to stun an animal and rearward to retract the stunning rod, a handle having a valve trigger to control flow of pressurized fluid to drive forward and retract the stunning rod, an alert nozzle disposed on the housing for releasing a supply of pressurized fluid, an alert passageway running to and connecting with the alert nozzle to supply the alert nozzle with the pressurized fluid, and an alert nozzle actuator for supplying the pressurized fluid to the alert passageway. Upon engagement of the alert nozzle actuator, pressurized fluid traverses through the alert passageway and releases through the alert nozzle.

Abstract: A pneumatic animal stunner for stunning an animal for later processing uses sensor technology to measure the speed of a stunning rod disposed in the stunner housing as it is driven forward via pneumatic forces. At least one sensor may be disposed in a nose connected to a front end of the housing, in the housing, or in a tail end of the housing. The at least one sensor communicates with a receiver that can process and display the speed data collected from the at least one sensor as the stunning rod drives forward. The receiver can be disposed on the housing of the stunner, or may be a separate component from the stunner. The data may be sent from the at least one sensor to the receiver via a wireless or wired connection. Multiple methods of measuring the stunning rod speed may be employed.

Abstract: A method of operating an autonomous vehicle, comprising activating, by a processor on the autonomous vehicle, a first set of lights in response to determining that the autonomous vehicle has come to a stop due to a critical situation, wherein the first set of lights have an illumination intensity brighter than a second set of lights used in a non-critical situation, wherein the first set of lights form a pattern indicative of a size of the autonomous vehicle wherein the first set of lights are disposed on a base that is detachable from the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A sensor failure detection system receives sensor data from sensors associated with an autonomous vehicle. For evaluating a first sensor, the system compares the first sensor data captured by the first sensor to each of map data and other sensor data captured by other sensors. If it is determined that the first sensor fails to detect object(s) that are confirmed to be on the road by the map data and the other sensor data, the system determines that the first sensor fails to detect the object(s) and is not reliable. In response, the system may determine whether the autonomous vehicle can be navigated safely without relying on the first sensor. If it is determined that the autonomous vehicle can be navigated safely without relying on the first sensor, the system may continue autonomous navigation of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for data processing in a computing system are described. The computing system may receive a notification of an update to network security objects hosted in diverse substrates within the computing system. The computing system may retrieve a network security policy for a service instance impacted by the update. The computing system may update the network security policy for the service instance according to a network security configuration of the hosting substrate. The computing system may translate the updated network security policy into access control lists (ACLs) for network entities managing communications between service instances within the computing system. The computing system may store the ACLs in respective data repositories that are accessible to the network entities. The computing system may transmit a notification that the ACLs are available for deployment, thereby causing the network entities to retrieve the ACLs from the respective data repositories.

Abstract: A rear pressure bulkhead comprising a dome shaped structure, and a set of built-in extension components (“petals”) homogeneously distributed along the periphery of the dome-shaped structure. This results in the dome-shaped structure being secured to a frame of the aircraft, while the extension components are secured to longitudinal structures of the aircraft. An aircraft rear fuselage is provided including such a rear pressure bulkhead so that the available cabin space, i.e., pressurized space, is extended without enlarging the fuselage.

Abstract: A system comprising: (a) a steam box; and (b) a monitoring system that monitors cleanliness of the steam box and is configured to connect to a paper machine.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for tracking, encoding and decoding the code-location of runtime events. The system modifies a request packet to access a resource initiated by a source address to indicate the request packet was sent by an intermediary address. The system injects an identifier pre-allocated for the source address into the request packet. The system updates the modified request packet by replacing the intermediary address with a substitute address that corresponds with the source address' pre-allocated identifier. The system sends the updated request packet to the resource, the updated request packet indicating a response to the updated request packet is to be sent back to the substitute address.

Abstract: A system comprising: (a) a steam box; and (b) a monitoring system that monitors cleanliness of the steam box and is configured to connect to a paper machine.

Abstract: A reinforced composite laminate for an aircraft and a method of manufacture thereof. The laminate includes a set of stacked plies of pre-preg material laid up forming an XY plane, wherein the laminate further includes a plurality of elongated carbon pins including a round section with a diameter smaller than 0.5 mm. The pins are nailed through the stacked plies following the Z direction to withstand the out-of-plane loads.

Abstract: A pneumatic animal stunner for stunning an animal for later processing uses sensor technology to measure the speed of a stunning rod disposed in the stunner housing as it is driven forward via pneumatic forces. At least one sensor may be disposed in a nose connected to a front end of the housing, in the housing, or in a tail end of the housing. The at least one sensor communicates with a receiver that can process and display the speed data collected from the at least one sensor as the stunning rod drives forward. The receiver can be disposed on the housing of the stunner, or may be a separate component from the stunner. The data may be sent from the at least one sensor to the receiver via a wireless or wired connection. Multiple methods of measuring the stunning rod speed may be employed.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for tracking, encoding and decoding the code-location of runtime events. The system modifies a request packet to access a resource initiated by a source address to indicate the request packet was sent by an intermediary address. The system injects an identifier pre-allocated for the source address into the request packet. The system updates the modified request packet by replacing the intermediary address with a substitute address that corresponds with the source address' pre-allocated identifier. The system sends the updated request packet to the resource, the updated request packet indicating a response to the updated request packet is to be sent back to the substitute address.

Abstract: A system comprising: (a) housing; (b) support arm; and (c) rotary actuator that rotates a steam box between a working position and a rotated position.

Abstract: A reduced pressure pneumatic animal stunner with a low-complexity valve and venting system, and method of use thereof, is disclosed. The stunner includes a hollow housing, a stunning rod chamber, a head contact movable within an outer housing nose, a stunning rod, and a catch system employing at least one arcuate catch, a catch retainer, and a catch piston slideable within an opening of a catch cylinder. The catch piston has passageways disposed therein to allow for flow of a pressurized fluid therethrough. One passageway allows fluid to flow to a rearward end of the stunning rod chamber, and another allows fluid to flow to a forward end of the stunning rod chamber. Pressurized fluid may flow from a source through an internal passageway to the front of the stunning rod chamber alongside at least one resilient cushion designed to cushion stop the forward movement of the stunning rod.

Abstract: A reduced pressure pneumatic animal stunner with a low-complexity valve and venting system, and method of use thereof, is disclosed. The stunner includes a hollow housing, a stunning rod chamber, a head contact movable within an outer housing nose, a stunning rod, and a catch system employing at least one arcuate catch, a catch retainer, and a catch piston slideable within an opening of a catch cylinder. The catch piston has passageways disposed therein to allow for flow of a pressurized fluid therethrough. One passageway allows fluid to flow to a rearward end of the stunning rod chamber, and another allows fluid to flow to a forward end of the stunning rod chamber. Pressurized fluid may flow from a source through an internal passageway to the front of the stunning rod chamber alongside at least one resilient cushion designed to cushion stop the forward movement of the stunning rod.

Abstract: A system and method for verifying price and product information displayed on tags for products on a shelf in a retail store. A retailer management server stores data relating to products including stored prices for the products and planogram information, for example. A hand-held portable terminal is configured to communicate with the server and verify data on a shelf tag. The terminal includes a scanner for scanning barcodes/UPCs/GTINs on a shelf tag associated with a product of a manufacturer, as well as the barcode on the product. The system processes and compares the scanned information of the shelf tag, including price information and optionally location data, with stored information for the product as obtained from the server, and issues an alarm (sound or vibration) from the hand-held device if the compared data is incorrect or inconsistent (i.e., not the same).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for use in treating and/or preventing influenza. The compound comprises a first and second domain in which the first domain comprises at least one anchoring group which binds to the surface of influenza viruses and the second domain comprises at least one anionic group. The first and second domains are covalently linked. Also provided are pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, prodrugs or stereoisomer of the compounds.