Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of SARS-CoV-2 using oligonucleotide primer pairs is disclosed. Oligonucleotide primer pairs for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods are also disclosed. Further, biomarkers and probes for SARS-CoV-2 detection are disclosed. The disclosure also relates to the identification and isolation of biomarkers for use as probes for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 and further use of the biomarkers as a target for the development of drug targets and therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2.

Abstract: A visibility controlling device with switchable transparency. This design of visibility controlling device is economical and can be operated manually or under electric power. The time for switching from translucent to transparent state requires about 5-30 seconds.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for provision of location-based services to wireless device users. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods support location-based services requiring indoors or underground positioning (or other applications which cannot be served by GPS/A-GPS or GLONASS), such as via Wi-Fi Location devices with fine timing measurement (FTM) capability. A cable, terrestrial or satellite network operator can obtain location data on e.g., an LTE-enabled UE with SIM capability located within a served premises or venue, via an HTTP/S GET protocol, and forward the location data. In one variant, a managed 3GPP IP Multimedia System (IMS) infrastructure is used in conjunction with UE-specific identifiers under control of a controller entity (e.g., ePDG) in communication with the IMS infrastructure and one or more FTM-enabled Wi-Fi APs within the premises or venue for supporting VoWi-Fi 911 or 411 packet calls made via the IMS.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for user-specific curation of applications from heterogeneous application sources. Multiple components are interconnected to perform user-specific curation operations. The user-specific curation operations comprise accessing application metadata corresponding to a plurality of applications from a plurality of application sources. The application sources may be heterogeneous and may be situated at local sites or at remote sites. A set of rules are applied to the application metadata to determine if one or more applications are authorized for use by a particular user or group. Publication attributes that control accessibility by a particular user or particular group of users are associated with the authorized applications. Based on the publication attributes as they apply to a particular user, one or more curated applications are selected from the authorized applications.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a computing system, a method and a non-transitory machine-readable medium for handling a request directed to a file in first filesystem having a filesystem instance being a content addressable storage objects. The computing system may also include a general-purpose second filesystem including its backing store within the filesystem instance of the first filesystem. Moreover, the computing system includes a first filesystem server to receive the request for an operation directed to the file in the first filesystem from an application. The first filesystem server may redirect the request to the second filesystem if the operation is a metadata operation; else redirect the request to the first filesystem.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to processing communication requests. An example method may include identifying a main account and configuring virtual user accounts. The method may also include configuring virtual transaction instruments, including linking each virtual transaction instrument to one of the virtual user accounts. The method may also include, responsive to receiving a request for authorization of a payment request made using a virtual transaction instrument, returning a successful authorization for payment request and recording a deduction in balance of the virtual user account linked to the virtual transaction instrument when the balance for virtual user account is sufficient to cover transaction amount in payment request. The method may also include, responsive to receiving a request for authorization of payment request made using a virtual transaction instrument, performing a settlement process.

Abstract: Methods and systems for enhanced domain name system (DNS) response caching are described. An enhanced DNS response caching method includes receiving a connection request for a fully qualified domain name (FQDN). A DNS client checks a local cache for a cached resolved domain name corresponding to the FQDN and sends 3300 a query to obtain or refresh the cached resolved domain name if a Time to Live parameter is expired or about to expire. In response to receiving a negative response or no response for the query, the DNS client determines whether an enhanced DNS response caching parameter is enabled. If the enhanced DNS response caching parameter is enabled, the DNS client sends an expired cached resolved domain name to process the connection request.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for resolving a network address include a Domain Name System (DNS) server configured to receive a request for a resource from a client device, determine a source IP address of the client device based on the information included in the received request, and determine whether the source IP address is included in a source client list. The server may identify a view associated with the source client list, and associate the client with the identified view, in response to determining that the source IP address is included in the source client list. The server may associate the client with a default view in response to determining that the source IP address is not included in the source client list.

Abstract: Various embodiments include computing devices and methods for updating a resource address. A processor of a computing device may receive a request for a resource address from a second computing device. The processor may send to the second computing device the resource address and a time-to-live for the resource address. The processor may determine that the resource address has changed within the time-to-live. The processor may send the changed resource address to the second computing device.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to migrating data in a system having multi-tiered physical storage. In an example, relative weights corresponding to a plurality of data access parameters may be determined based on a ranking associated with each of the plurality of data access parameters. Further, a priority metric corresponding to each of a plurality of candidate types may be determined based on the relative weights of the plurality of data access parameters. Furthermore, one or more candidate types may be selected from the plurality of candidate types based on the priority metric corresponding to each of the plurality of candidate types. Moreover, data containers corresponding to the selected one or more candidate types may be migrated from a first tier storage to a second tier storage.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a method for monitoring a wiper system, the method includes reading a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag embedded in a wiper blade using a reader, comparing the read RFID tag to stored wiper blade information, determining a blade usage ratio for the wiper blade based on determining whether the wiper blade has been replaced, and providing an indication of a status of the wiper blade based at least in part on the blade usage ratio. Also provided are embodiments for a system for monitoring the health of the wiper system.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for dynamically reconfiguring storage devices with applications in real-time to meet user needs, such as running different applications. The devices, systems, and methods relate to a storage device that includes memory for data storage and a controller for storing data in the memory. The controller includes a processor configured to receive an indication to reconfigure the controller with an application that is user-selected; receive the application; reconfigure the controller with the application such that the controller is enabled to run the application; receive an indication to run the application with a set of data as input; receive the set of data; run the application with the set of data as input; and generate resulting data from running the application with the set of data as input.

Abstract: Automatically generating a container image assembly file is provided. A definition of an application is assessed to determine a base container image and application libraries needed as add-ons for a container image corresponding to the application. A library dependency graph of flow from the base container image to add-on libraries for the application is generated. The container image assembly file is generated based on the library dependency graph of flow from the base container image to the add-on libraries for the application. Vulnerabilities corresponding to the add-on libraries of the container image assembly file are removed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for provision of location-based services to wireless device users. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods support location-based services requiring indoors or underground positioning (or other applications which cannot be served by GPS/A-GPS or GLONASS), such as via Wi-Fi Location devices with fine timing measurement (FTM) capability. A cable, terrestrial or satellite network operator can obtain location data on e.g., an LTE-enabled UE with SIM capability located within a served premises or venue, via an HTTP/S GET protocol, and forward the location data. In one variant, a managed 3GPP IP Multimedia System (IMS) infrastructure is used in conjunction with UE-specific identifiers under control of a controller entity (e.g., ePDG) in communication with the IMS infrastructure and one or more FTM-enabled Wi-Fi APs within the premises or venue for supporting VoWi-Fi 911 or 411 packet calls made via the IMS.

Abstract: Various embodiments include computing devices and methods for updating a resource address. A processor of a computing device may receive a request for a resource address from a second computing device. The processor may send to the second computing device the resource address and a time-to-live for the resource address. The processor may determine that the resource address has changed within the time-to-live. The processor may send the changed resource address to the second computing device.

Abstract: Automatically generating a container image assembly file is provided. A definition of an application is assessed to determine a base container image and application libraries needed as add-ons for a container image corresponding to the application. A library dependency graph of flow from the base container image to add-on libraries for the application is generated. The container image assembly file is generated based on the library dependency graph of flow from the base container image to the add-on libraries for the application. Vulnerabilities corresponding to the add-on libraries of the container image assembly file are removed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for resolving a network address include a Domain Name System (DNS) server configured to receive a request for a resource from a client device, determine a source IP address of the client device, and determine whether the source IP address is included in a source client list. In response to determining that the source IP address is not included in the source client list, the DNS server may determine whether a default view datastore includes a record for requested resource. If the default view datastore does not include a record for requested resource, the DNS server may determine whether the requested resource is included in the view datastore. If the requested resource is included in the view datastore, the DNS server may generate and send to the client device a response message that includes a SIPNOTDEFINED indication.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method and system to perform product delivery interception. In one implementation, a product delivery interceptor receives, from a purchaser, a request to determine availability of a product. The product delivery interceptor identifies a recipient of the product and transmits a bid for the product for consideration by the recipient. The product delivery interceptor acquires the recipient response to the bid and conveys an instruction to reroute delivery of the product to the purchaser if the recipient response indicates acceptance of the bid.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for user-specific curation of applications from heterogeneous application sources. Multiple components are interconnected to perform user-specific curation operations. The user-specific curation operations comprise accessing application metadata corresponding to a plurality of applications from a plurality of application sources. The application sources may be heterogeneous and may be situated at local sites or at remote sites. A set of rules are applied to the application metadata to determine if one or more applications are authorized for use by a particular user or group. Publication attributes that control accessibility by a particular user or particular group of users are associated with the authorized applications. Based on the publication attributes as they apply to a particular user, one or more curated applications are selected from the authorized applications.

Abstract: A method of assembling an adjustable fluid-filled lens assembly comprising biaxially tensioning an elastomeric membrane to a surface tension of greater than 180 N/m, typically greater than 1000 N/m; thermally conditioning the tensioned membrane, e.g., for one hour at a temperature of about 80° C., to accelerate relaxation of the membrane; mounting the membrane to a peripheral support structure whilst maintaining the tension in the membrane; assembling the mounted membrane with one or more other components to form an enclosure with the membrane forming one wall of the enclosure; and thereafter filling the enclosure with a fluid. The membrane may be formed from an aromatic polyurethane, and the fluid may be a phenylated siloxane. In some embodiments, the membrane is able to hold a substantially constant surface tension of at least 180 N/m for a period of at least 12 months.