Abstract: In one aspect, a computerized method for a blockchain-enabled secure information payload packet (SIPP) architecture, technology, and protocol for real-time multi-tier data sharing within multi-party systems, such as a plurality of supply chains, according to some embodiments comprising: providing an N-tier supplier network implemented with the blockchain-enabled secure information payload packet SIPP technology, wherein the N-tier supplier network comprises a decentralized data network and enables a plurality of different modalities of data sharing between network members in a tier-aware manner, and wherein the N-tier supplier network records data on a common blockchain ledger; providing a Secure Data Vault (SDV); and implementing the blockchain-enabled Secure Information Payload Packet (SIPP) protocol and the SDV in a Smart Utility Tokens (SUT) context.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of Dodeca-2,4,6,8,10-pentaenoic acid (DDPA) prepared as a composition emulsion for topical use and methods for improving animal skin health. The compositions are useful for treating an inflammatory skin condition by the topical application of an emulsion as an ointment, a cream, a foam, or a gel.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for reducing a risk exposure related to a software application. The techniques may comprise receiving an indication of a software application, identifying a number of components associated with that software application as well as a number of vulnerability scores corresponding to the number of components, determining, based on the number of vulnerability scores, a risk score associated with the software application, and identifying one or more updates associated with the number of components and determining a change to the risk score associated with those one or more updates. In embodiments, the techniques may further comprise receiving an indication of a threshold risk score and determining at least one of the one or more updates that, when applied to at least one of the number of components, is determined to lower the risk score to below the threshold risk score.

Abstract: Polypeptides having an amino acid sequence at least 75% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1-20 and 33-58 are provided, fusion proteins thereof, kits thereof, and methods for their use as sensing devices and for other uses.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may obtain one or more communication parameters associated with one or more communications to be transmitted by the UE. The UE may transmit the one or more communications based at least in part on a congestion control algorithm selected from a set of candidate congestion control algorithms, the congestion control algorithm selected based at least in part on the one or more communication parameters. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: In a memory system, receiver reference voltage adjustment per path provides the capability to adjust receiver reference voltages on a per path basis. Adjustment of receiver reference voltages for the memory device to an optimal receiver reference voltage per path is accomplished with dedicated mode registers and a local receiver voltage reference adjuster circuit in the memory device for each data path. The optimal receiver reference voltage is determined during training based on selected feedback per path from the memory device. The dedicated mode registers contain adjustment values that were previously programmed during training, and include adjustments steps to add to or subtract from a global receiver reference voltage for all paths until reaching the optimal receiver reference voltage for a current path.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for data management are described. A data management system may configure backup and recovery resources for tenant of the data management system. The data management system may receive an indication to create a set of subtenants within the resources configured for the tenant. The data management system may assign a first subset of resources configured for the tenant, and the first subset may be different from a second subset configured for a second subtenant. The data management system may activate a first backup procedure for the first subtenant. The first backup procedure may be configured to backup a first data source associated with the first subtenant of the tenant using the first subset of the set of backup and recovery resources, and the first backup procedure may be separate from a second backup procedure for a second data source associated with the second subtenant.

Abstract: A device for controlling an operation of a system performing a task determines a current control input based on the feedback signal by solving a polynomial optimization of a polynomial function with a reformulation derived by introducing additional variables reducing the degree of the polynomial function till a target degree subject to constraints on a structure of the additional variables. The device solves a mixed-integer optimization problem to find a subset of encodings among all possible encodings of factorizations of the polynomial function that reduce the degree of the polynomial function to the target degree with a predetermined minimum number of additional variables and selects an optimal encoding from the subset of encodings with an optimal relaxation bound.

Abstract: In a method a computer-implemented efficiency analyzer selects operators from an intermediate representation of a dataflow program. The operators are included in a mapping of the operators to hardware of a computing system to execute the dataflow program. Based on the mapping and a description of the hardware, the efficiency analyzer computes an execution metric associated with executing the operators on the hardware. Based on the execution metric and hardware description, the efficiency analyzer determines an inefficiency metric, and based on the inefficiency metric, the efficiency analyzer determines an inefficiency associated with the dataflow program. The computing system to execute the dataflow program can comprise a coarse grain computing system and the hardware can include a reconfigurable processor of the computing system. A computer program product and a computing system to a the dataflow program can implement the method.

Abstract: A holder for a capillary, comprising: a housing having a passage to receive a capillary; and a clamping mechanism configurable between: an engaged state in which the clamping mechanism is configured to retain a capillary receivable in the passage in use; and a disengaged state in which the clamping mechanism is configured to allow insertion/removal of a capillary in the passage in use; and a release mechanism operatively associated with the clamping mechanism and movable between a first position, in which the clamping mechanism is configured in said engaged state; and a second position, in which the clamping mechanism is configured in aid disengaged state, wherein the release mechanism is configured to bias the clamping mechanism towards the engaged state, wherein the passage in the housing comprises an end stop, configured to abut the end of a capillary inserted in the passage in use.

Abstract: Cooling systems having a conduit and a heat transfer device for transferring heat from an electronic component are disclosed. According to an aspect, a cooling system includes a conduit configured to be in conductive heat transfer interface with an electronic component. The conduit is configured to transfer a first portion of heat from the electronic component to a flow of a cooling liquid. The heat transfer device is also configured to be in conductive heat transfer interface with the electronic component, and to transfer a second portion of heat from the electronic component. The cooling system includes a heat collector manifold configured to receive the flow of the cooling liquid with the first portion of heat from the conduit, to receive the second portion of heat via conductive heat transfer from the heat transfer device, and to transfer the second portion of heat to the flow of the cooling liquid.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for data management comprising self-service data integration functionalities in information processing systems. For example, a method includes accessing, by a first processing node of an information processing system associated with a data consumer, a schema for a dataset of a data publisher associated with a second processing node of the information processing system. The method utilizes, by the first processing node, the schema to select at least a subset of the dataset. The method generates, by the first processing node, a query to obtain the selected subset of the dataset from the second processing node. The method sends, by the first processing node, the query to the second processing node and then receives, at the first processing node, the subset of the dataset from the second processing node.

Abstract: Hybrid carbon nanofiber (Cnf) products (e.g., mats, yarns, webs, etc.) and methods of fabricating the same are provided. The hybrid Cnf products are flexible and lightweight and have high thermal conductivity. An electrospinning process can be used to fabricate the hybrid Cnf products and can include preparation of an electrospinning solution, electrospinning, and carbonization (e.g., under a vacuum condition).

Abstract: An end device in a ZIGBEE communication protocol wireless network includes a memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions. The processor sends a first data frame to a first network device using a first network transmission power level and receives a first acknowledgment frame from the first network device. The first acknowledgement frame includes a first transmission power information element, and the first transmission power information element includes a second transmission power level. The processor updates a power control information table entry with the second transmission power level and sends a second data frame to the first network device using the second transmission power level.

Abstract: A network service incorporating service groups to increase fault tolerance and data isolation for integrated network services and client data is provided. The network service provider can process network requests utilizing individual service groups that correspond to a set of integrated services and client data (e.g., cells). The service groups can be associated according to customer identifier. Computing resources within a service group are isolated from computing resources utilized in other service groups and resources that host/provide the service or the integrated data can be independently scaled by the service provider.

Abstract: A seal assembly for a respiratory interface, the seal assembly comprising a seal portion configured to form a seal with at least a portion of a user's face, the seal portion comprising a bladder having an internal volume that contains a shear thinning material; and a volume adjuster for adjusting the internal volume of the bladder. Alternatively, the seal assembly comprising a frame; two nasal prongs connected to the frame, each prong comprising a seal portion configured to form a seal with a portion of the user's nares and a flow path extending through the seal portion for delivery of respiratory gas to a user's nare; wherein the seal portion comprises a bladder that contains a shear thinning material.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for data management comprising self-service data integration functionalities in information processing systems. For example, a method includes accessing, by a first processing node of an information processing system associated with a data consumer, a schema for a dataset of a data publisher associated with a second processing node of the information processing system. The method utilizes, by the first processing node, the schema to select at least a subset of the dataset. The method generates, by the first processing node, a query to obtain the selected subset of the dataset from the second processing node. The method sends, by the first processing node, the query to the second processing node and then receives, at the first processing node, the subset of the dataset from the second processing node.

Abstract: A physical layer (PHY) is coupled to a serial, differential link that is to include a number of lanes. The PHY includes a transmitter and a receiver to be coupled to each lane of the number of lanes. The transmitter coupled to each lane is configured to embed a clock with data to be transmitted over the lane, and the PHY periodically issues a blocking link state (BLS) request to cause an agent to enter a BLS to hold off link layer flit transmission for a duration. The PHY utilizes the serial, differential link during the duration for a PHY associated task selected from a group including an in-band reset, an entry into low power state, and an entry into partial width state.

Abstract: A patient interface has a single loop head strap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop head strap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.

Abstract: Variant CH3 domain polypeptides are provided that preferentially form CH3-CH3 heterodimers over CH3-CH3 homodimers. Such variant CH3 domains can be used to promote desired Fc pairing, thus providing for efficient development of bispecific and multispecific antibodies as well as Fc fusions of different formats. Methods of producing bispecific antibodies using such variant CH3 domains and for producing libraries containing such variant CH3 domains are also provided.