Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of permanent active sensors in a tire achieved by partially embedding a sensor component in a green tire and adding a removable power source after the tire is cured. The printed circuit board can be encapsulated in the rubber of the tire with a power source housing connected to the electronics through the rubber. In another aspect, the printed circuit board can be directly connected to the power source housing. The sensor interlocks with the rubber of the tire. Various structural features of the sensor, such as a flange or channels for the rubber, can be used to secure the sensor in the rubber of the tire.

Abstract: A method and process for providing three dimensional (3-D) virtual image of a patient in metaverse for surgical or other procedures, wherein the avatar of a medical practitioner, imitating the actions of the practitioner performing the procedure, can visually identify the organs and the location of the instruments in real-time inside patient. Such an image reconstruction with spatial coordination provides a usable metaverse implementation with the medical professional's persona as avatar, usable as a training and supportive tool in medical applications. It is a very valuable, especially for the medical and surgical community. The implemented Metaverse provides all details collected and combined from the multiple imaging systems. It is usable as a diagnostic tool, a practice tool a teaching tool and real time direction and feedback tool by the medical community for procedures. The real-time image implemented as Metaverse provides critical visual capabilities during procedures.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a schema modification system that, as part of an inter-network facilitation system, can intelligently generate and update payload schemas for maintaining compatibility across changing network components. For example, the disclosed systems utilize custom tooling to detect changes in component versions and to update payload schemas to translate digital payloads between components that require different payload formats (e.g., due to an update to one component or another). In some cases, the disclosed systems can utilize a code generator to generate a payload conversion code from a payload schema and can implement the payload conversion code to convert a digital payload from a source format to a target format (e.g., to pass from a source component to a target component). The disclosed systems can also utilize schema annotations that accompany a payload schema to perform various functions, including removing sensitive information and identifying third-party systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plaster board comprising a first panel having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first edge, a second edge, and a center between the first edge and the second edge, a layer of hardened plaster material coupled to the inner surface of the first panel, wherein the hardened plaster material has a first density proximate the first edge of the first panel and a second density proximate the center of the first panel, the first density being greater than the second density, and a second panel having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first edge, a second edge, and a center between the first edge and the second edge, wherein the second panel is coupled to the hardened plaster material opposite the first panel.

Abstract: A method of testing a vehicular camera includes providing a camera that has a field of view, providing a display screen that displays video images, providing an LED matrix having a plurality of LEDs that emit patterns of light of different colors, and providing a partially light reflecting and partially light transmitting mirror in the field of view of the camera and between the camera and the display screen or between the camera and the LED matrix. A simulator control generates video control signals and LED control signals. Displayed video images either pass through the mirror or reflect off the mirror to be imaged by the camera. The emitted patterns of light either reflect off the mirror or pass through the mirror to be imaged by the camera. A processor may process captured image data to determine whether or not the camera is functioning properly.

Abstract: A method of testing a vehicular camera includes providing a camera that has a field of view, providing a display screen that displays video images, providing an LED matrix having a plurality of LEDs that emit patterns of light of different colors, and providing a partially light reflecting and partially light transmitting mirror in the field of view of the camera and between the camera and the display screen or between the camera and the LED matrix. A simulator control generates video control signals and LED control signals. Displayed video images either pass through the mirror or reflect off the mirror to be imaged by the camera. The emitted patterns of light either reflect off the mirror or pass through the mirror to be imaged by the camera. A processor may process captured image data to determine whether or not the camera is functioning properly.

Abstract: The system and method of memory protection using a tagged architecture. The system of memory protection provides a unique tag for each field, within a structure, thus preventing access beyond the structure. The system compares the unique tag, e.g. color, of each field within the structure to the color of the pointer that is used to access the respective structure field. Freed memory is tagged as uninitialized.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified arenaviruses suitable as vaccines against mycobacterial infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of mycobacterial infections. Specifically, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, and methods of preventing and treating infections in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Abstract: Methods and systems for data recording for customer-agent interactions are described. The described system may include a Desktop Data Recording Client (“DDRC”), which is an application or other module installed on an agent's computing system or device that collects and records various data types from a computer desktop and telephone during a phone or electronic interaction with a third party, such as a customer. The DDRC can be configured to stop and restart data collection and recording of sensitive data for security purposes to ensure that this type of data is not stored or retrievable. The specific data types that may be collected and recorded include: voice recording, computing device screen capture, desktop data collection at a summary and/or detailed level and in call-based on continuous modes, and recording start/stop indications.

Abstract: The system and method of memory protection using a tagged architecture. The system of memory protection provides a unique tag for each field, within a structure, thus preventing access beyond the structure. The system compares the unique tag, e.g. color, of each field within the structure to the color of the pointer that is used to access the respective structure field. Freed memory is tagged as uninitialized.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified arenaviruses suitable as vaccines against mycobacterial infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of mycobacterial infections. Specifically, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, and methods of preventing and treating infections in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Abstract: Methods and systems for data recording for customer-agent interactions are described. The described system may include a Desktop Data Recording Client (“DDRC”), which is an application or other module installed on an agent's computing system or device that collects and records various data types from a computer desktop and telephone during a phone or electronic interaction with a third party, such as a customer. The DDRC can be configured to stop and restart data collection and recording of sensitive data for security purposes to ensure that this type of data is not stored or retrievable. The specific data types that may be collected and recorded include: voice recording, computing device screen capture, desktop data collection at a summary and/or detailed level and in call-based on continuous modes, and recording start/stop indications.

Abstract: A method for creating a virtual machine image, includes: storing a first image manifest for a first virtual machine image, the first image manifest including a mapping from file names of the first virtual machine image to content descriptors; storing a second image manifest for a second virtual machine image, the second image manifest including a mapping from file names of the second virtual machine image to content descriptors; creating a first overlay mapping by: placing a file name and its content descriptor both from the second image manifest in the first overlay mapping; and placing a file name and its content descriptor both from the first image manifest in the first overlay mapping if the file name and its content descriptor are not mapped in the second image manifest; and constructing a third virtual machine image having an image manifest whose mapping is the first overlay mapping.

Abstract: A method for performing software operations on virtual machine images, includes: receiving a virtual machine image that includes data; reclassifying the data into a plurality of parts; and performing a software operation on one of the parts, wherein the software operation is performed without running a virtual machine.

Abstract: A method for performing software operations on virtual machine images, includes: receiving a first virtual machine image that includes a mapping from a first file name to first file content; reformatting the first virtual machine image by: creating a unique ID for the first file content; and decoupling the mapping of the first virtual machine image by creating an image manifest that maps the first file name to the unique ID, and creating a store that contains the first file content and that maps the unique ID to the first file content; and performing a software operation on the first virtual machine image using the reformatted first virtual machine image.

Abstract: A method for performing software operations on virtual machine images, includes: receiving a virtual machine image that includes a mapping from a first file name to first file content; reformatting the virtual machine image by: creating a store that contains the first file content and that associates a content descriptor with the first file content, wherein the first file content can be reconstructed by using the content descriptor; and decoupling the mapping by creating an image manifest that maps the first file name to the content descriptor; and performing a software operation on the virtual machine image using the reformatted virtual machine image.

Abstract: A method for performing software operations on virtual machine images, includes: receiving a first virtual machine image that includes a mapping from a first file name to first file content; reformatting the first virtual machine image by: creating a unique ID for the first file content; and decoupling the mapping of the first virtual machine image by creating an image manifest that maps the first file name to the unique ID, and creating a store that contains the first file content and that maps the unique ID to the first file content; and performing a software operation on the first virtual machine image using the reformatted first virtual machine image.

Abstract: A method for performing software operations on virtual machine images, includes: receiving a virtual machine image that includes a mapping from a first file name to first file content; reformatting the virtual machine image by: creating a store that contains the first file content and that associates a content descriptor with the first file content, wherein the first file content can be reconstructed by using the content descriptor; and decoupling the mapping by creating an image manifest that maps the first file name to the content descriptor; and performing a software operation on the virtual machine image using the reformatted virtual machine image.

Abstract: A method for performing software operations on virtual machine images, includes: receiving a virtual machine image that includes data; reclassifying the data into a plurality of parts; and performing a software operation on one of the parts, wherein the software operation is performed without running a virtual machine.

Abstract: A method for creating a virtual machine image, includes: storing a first image manifest for a first virtual machine image, the first image manifest including a mapping from file names of the first virtual machine image to content descriptors; storing a second image manifest for a second virtual machine image, the second image manifest including a mapping from file names of the second virtual machine image to content descriptors; creating a first overlay mapping by: placing a file name and its content descriptor both from the second image manifest in the first overlay mapping; and placing a file name and its content descriptor both from the first image manifest in the first overlay mapping if the file name and its content descriptor are not mapped in the second image manifest; and constructing a third virtual machine image having an image manifest whose mapping is the first overlay mapping.