Abstract: An insert for a case according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first layer comprising a liquid dispersed memory foam, and a second layer disposed on the first layer. Portable cases and methods of forming an insert for a case are also disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for proof-of-viewing (POV) are described herein. In accordance with various embodiments, server(s) used by parties interested in tracking POV register media content items in a blockchain, receive a request to view a media content item of the media content items from a client, generate an intent object indicating the request to view the media content item by the client, and record the intent object in the blockchain. A server for reporting POV receives, from the client, a request for at least a portion of a media content item, where the intent object is embedded in the request, sends at least the portion of the media content item to the client and reports to the blockchain to cause the blockchain to record the intent object and an intent state in the blockchain based on sending at least the portion of the media content item to the client.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed monitoring network traffic using network monitoring computers. Metrics may be determined based on monitoring network traffic associated with entities in the network such that the metrics may be included in profiles associated each entity. The profiles may be compared with other profiles in a context database based on the metrics included in each profile and each other profile. In response to the profiles being unmatched by other profiles one or more active probes may be performed to collect other metrics that may be used to update profiles. In response to the one or more profiles being matched by the other profiles in the context database, a timestamp associated with the other profiles may be updated to a current time value. Reports that include information associated with the entities and the profiles or the updated profiles may be generated.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media to monitor a distributed computing system. In some implementations, a method may include obtaining a first plurality of monitoring metrics of a respective application of one or more applications executing over the distributed computing system, obtaining time-series data of the first plurality of monitoring metrics, programmatically analyzing the time-series data of the first plurality of monitoring metrics to determine a second plurality of monitoring metrics, wherein the second plurality of monitoring metrics is determined to be a predictive set of the first plurality of monitoring metrics, and monitoring the distributed computing system by monitoring the second plurality of monitoring metrics.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media to manage a computing resource allocation for a software application. In some implementations, a method may include executing a first test function using the distributed computing system at a first plurality of allocation setpoints for the computing resource, based on the execution, obtaining one or more performance metrics for the first test function for each setpoint of the first plurality of allocation setpoints, training a machine learning model based on the obtained one or more performance metrics; and utilizing the trained machine learning model to manage the computing resource for a second function.

Abstract: Techniques for media content view reporting for reward granting are described herein. In accordance with various embodiments, server(s) prepare a media content item embedded with multiple parts of a key, where the key is associated with proof of viewing the media content item at a client device during a playback session. The server(s) cause the client device to decode the media content item to obtain the multiple parts during the playback session. The server(s) also receive an indication of the client device having accumulated a set of the multiple parts as proof of viewing. The client device receives the parts embedded media content item and decodes the media content item during the playback session. The client device also extracts and accumulates the multiple parts. The client device additionally sends an indication indicating having accumulated a set of the multiple parts as proof of viewing.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring foot blood flow has a platform with a platform contact surface configured to receive a foot force from a user placing their foot on the contact surface. The apparatus also has a plurality of PPG sets (having at least one light source and at least one detector) extending through the platform contact surface, and a plurality of springs. Each PPG set is coupled with one or more of the springs to movably couple with the platform. In addition, each spring is biased to produce a biasing force via its coupled PPG set when the contact surface of the platform receives the foot. To maintain consistent pressure against the skin and good signal to noise ratio, each PPG set and its corresponding one or more springs are configured so that the biasing force has a magnitude that is substantially independent of the foot force magnitude.

Abstract: The present application discloses a measurement device incorporating a modular microfluidic system comprising standard modules which can be networked together via standardised connectors in a range of configurations. The measurement device includes a master microfluidic module connectable to an external pressure source, which has a socket for receiving a reagent cartridge, and can be used to drive flow of reagent from the reagent cartridge to an analysis chip. The master microfluidic module also has specialised pressure output and reagent input connectors which can be attached to secondary microfluidic modules, so that the master microfluidic modules can drive reagent from the secondary microfluidic modules to an analysis chip supported on the main microfluidic module. The application also describes a range of specialised cartridge types for use with the measurement device.

Abstract: Techniques for media content view reporting for reward granting are described herein. In accordance with various embodiments, server(s) prepare a media content item embedded with multiple parts of a key, where the key is associated with proof of viewing the media content item at a client device during a playback session. The server(s) cause the client device to decode the media content item to obtain the multiple parts during the playback session. The server(s) also receive an indication of the client device having accumulated a set of the multiple parts as proof of viewing. The client device receives the parts embedded media content item and decodes the media content item during the playback session. The client device also extracts and accumulates the multiple parts. The client device additionally sends an indication indicating having accumulated a set of the multiple parts as proof of viewing.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a battery, a bulk energy storage system including the battery, and/or a method of operating the bulk energy storage system including the battery. In various embodiment, the battery may include a first electrode, an electrolyte, and a second electrode, wherein one or both of the first electrode and the second electrode comprises direct reduced iron (“DRI”). In various embodiments, the DRI may be in the form of pellets. In various embodiments, the pellets may comprise at least about 60 wt % iron by elemental mass, based on the total mass of the pellets. In various embodiments, one or both of the first electrode and the second electrode comprises from about 60% to about 90% iron and from about 1% to about 40% of a component comprising one or more of the materials selected from the group of SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, CaO, and TiO2.

Abstract: A system allows the identification and protection of sensitive data in a multiple ways, which can be combined for different workflows, data situations or use cases. The system scans datasets to identify sensitive data or identifying datasets, and to enable the anonymisation of sensitive or identifying datasets by processing that data to produce a safe copy. Furthermore, the system prevents access to a raw dataset. The system enables privacy preserving aggregate queries and computations. The system uses differentially private algorithms to reduce or prevent the risk of identification or disclosure of sensitive information. The system scales to big data and is implemented in a way that supports parallel execution on a distributed compute cluster.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for a distributed autonomous patching system. During patching of a cloud computing architecture, an autonomous patching system may operator autonomously with no to minimal operator input to patch the host machines and corresponding computes of the cloud computing architecture's available applications. This may work by receiving a patch and determining corresponding patching factors for an availability zone of computes in the cloud. The system may then determine a patching topology map having an order of patching nodes for the selected computes of the application in the availability zone. Thereafter, while monitoring those computes, the system may select certain computes into an active processing funnel, where the patch is applied to those computes. Fingerprinting of before and after-patch states may be used to ensure proper patching.

Abstract: A wear member includes an attachment portion, and a wear portion extending from the attachment portion that defines a wear surface. The wear portion has a dispersible wear indicator that is disposed in the wear portion, and that is spaced a predetermined distance away from the wear surface.

Abstract: An electronic vibrato system for a stringed instrument comprises an actuator and microcontroller which are disposed within a chassis. The control arm moves the actuator from a resting position to non-resting, rotated positions. The system is below a face of a stringed instrument such that the system has a disposed fulcrum within the instrument. The rotated positions impart resistive forces on said actuator and imparting control signals. The microcontroller processes said control signal and modulates pitch.

Abstract: A system includes a ball valve positionable along a fluid flow path of a wellbore. The ball valve is movable between an open position, where fluid is able to flow through the fluid flow path, and a closed position, where the fluid is prevented from flowing through the fluid flow path. The system also includes an electric motor coupled to a drive system within a trunnion of the ball valve. The electric motor drives rotation of the ball valve to move the ball valve between the open position and the closed position. Further, the system includes a power source electrically coupled to the electric motor to provide power to the electric motor.

Abstract: Various laptop display systems are provided that are ergonomic, reliable and visually appealing. In one form, the portable laptop display system is for use with a laptop computer and includes: an auxiliary display configured to be coupled to the laptop computer; a support assembly, coupled to the auxiliary display, the support assembly movable between a transport configuration and an extended configuration, the support assembly comprising a rigid panel member, wherein in the transport configuration the rigid panel member is configured to extend across an entire front surface of the auxiliary display; and in the extended configuration, the rigid panel member supports the auxiliary display in an elevated position, such that it in use with the laptop computer the auxiliary display is displayed above a display of the laptop.

Abstract: A routing assembly for routing an electrical connection between two or more sub-systems in a work machine includes a hose, a coupling member, a wiring harness, and a grommet. The hose defines a conduit. The coupling member defines a through-bore fluidly coupled with the conduit. The wiring harness facilitates passage of one or more electrical wirings through each of the conduit and the through-bore to enable electrical communication between the two or more sub-systems. The grommet is retentively engaged with the coupling member and the wiring harness respectively with a first force and a second force. The first force is greater than the second force facilitating a movement of the wiring harness with respect to the grommet without disengaging the grommet from the coupling member.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media to identify anomalous applications. In some implementations, the methods may include obtaining application metric data that includes application level metrics and instance level metrics for each instance of a plurality of instances associated with a respective application of a plurality of applications operating over a distributed computing system, generating a first anomaly detection score based on the instance level metrics; generating a second anomaly detection score based on one or more input metrics associated with the respective application, generating a third anomaly detection score based on seasonal metric data associated with the respective application and identifying at least one application of the plurality of applications as an anomalous application based on the first anomaly detection score, the second anomaly detection score, and the third anomaly detection score.