Abstract: An example embodiment may involve determining that a configuration item has failed identification, wherein the configuration item represents computing hardware or software associated with a network; based on the configuration item failing identification, performing a reconciliation procedure, wherein the reconciliation procedure modifies an attribute of the configuration item; determining that the configuration item as modified passes identification; and writing, to a database, the configuration item as modified.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.

Abstract: A thermal management system is described. The thermal management system includes a heat sink structure and an array of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) jets. The heat sink structure is in thermal communication with a plurality of heat sources. The heat sink structure includes fins and a collection channel. The array of MEMS jets is arranged to cause a fluid to impinge on a surface of each of the fins and to be directed through the collection channel.

Abstract: In one aspect, disclosed in a method for use in connection with a local area network (LAN) system comprising a group of multiple devices that includes a first device and a separate set of devices. The method includes: the first device determining that a machine learning (ML)-based task is to be performed; the first device broadcasting to the separate set of devices, a ML-based task request for the ML-based task, (i) wherein the separate set of devices are configured to perform an arbitration process to select a second device, and (ii) wherein the second device is configured to perform the ML-based task in accordance with the ML-based task request, thereby generating ML-based task output, and to transmit the generated ML-based task output to the first device; and the first device receiving the generated output from the second device and using the received output to facilitate performing one or more operations.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for identifying a plurality of past videos posted via a first group of channels, determining, for each channel of a second group, an average number of access requests that a future video to be posted via a respective channel is predicted to receive within a first time interval after posting, determining, for each channel of the second group, a plurality of adjusted average numbers of access requests that the future video to be posted via the respective channel of the second group is predicted to receive within the first time interval, wherein each of the plurality of adjusted average numbers of access requests is determined using an adjustment factor reflecting a number of access requests received by a past video posted via a respective channel of the first group, and determining whether the second group of channels satisfies a predetermined access criterion.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using a software gateway to improve enterprise user privacy for network communication data are described. A server executing the software gateway may receive a request for network communication data via several described pathways, including a software client on the client device, a proxy auto-configuration module, and a reverse proxy server. The software gateway may receive the network communication data, which is then forwarded to a proxy server, where the proxy server executes software modules included within the network communication data to generate expanded network data. The software gateway server may then filter the expanded network data by applying a set of content identification rules. Each content identification rule may specify data that is not passed to the client device. Only the portion of the executed network data allowed by the set of content identification rules may then be transmitted back to the software client.

Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. The helmet has a chin bar that extends forward of the face of the individual wearing the system. At least one manually actuated control for regulating one aspect of operation of the system is mounted to the chin bar. Sometimes the control is a button that is depressed to control the operation of a helmet mounted fan that draws air into the hood or toga. A microphone may also be mounted to the chin bar.

Abstract: A method for providing a cooling system is described. The method includes providing a plurality of sheets. Each sheet includes at least one structure for a level in each cooling cell of a plurality of cooling cells. A particular level of each cooling cell includes a cooling element having a first side and a second side. The cooling element is configured to undergo vibrational motion to drive fluid from the first side to the second side. The method also includes aligning the sheets, attaching the sheets to form a laminate that includes the cooling cells, and separating the laminate into sections. Each section includes at least one cooling cell.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus related to network security. In one approach, various endpoint devices communicate with a network gateway and/or API mode CASB over one or more networks. All communications by the endpoint devices with remote servers and clouds pass through the network gateway (and/or by cloud service access when using an API mode CASB). The gateway and/or CASB gathers metadata from the endpoint devices and/or network devices. The metadata indicates characteristics of the communications by the endpoint devices on the networks and/or processes running on the endpoint devices. The gateway and/or CASB identifies security risks using at least the metadata, and in response dynamically performs remediation actions for one or more of the networks in real-time to limit or block propagation of a cyber attack associated with one or more of the identified security risks.

Abstract: A controller computing device may include one or more processors and memory containing controller data representing controller computing device capabilities. The one or more processors may be configured to transmit on a first instance of a request-response protocol, a controller request, including the controller data, to an agent computing device. The controller computing device may then receive, from the agent computing device, an agent request on a second instance of the request-response protocol. The agent request may include agent data representing agent computing device capabilities. The controller computing device may store the agent data in the memory, and transmit on the second instance of the request-response protocol, to the agent computing device, a controller response acknowledging receipt of the agent request.

Abstract: In an industrial control system (ICS), latent vectors are generated to represent identity or behaviors of host devices coupled to the ICS. A computing system captures communications transmitted by a host device across a network associated with the ICS. A set of values are extracted from one or more respective fields in the communication, then applied to a trained neural network. Values of a first set of fields are applied at an input layer of the trained neural network, while values of a second set of fields are applied at an output layer of the neural network. Based on the application of the neural network to the values extracted from the communication, the computing system generates a latent vector.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is disclosed herein for monitoring and determining a quality level of incoming raw material from one or more sources. The method includes (1) receiving visual data associated with the incoming raw material; (2) determining an indication of quality level associated with the incoming raw material; and (3) transmitting, to at least one of a graphical user interface (GUI) and a computer log, the indication of quality level and at least one timestamp associated with the visual data. The visual data may include a plurality of images received from one or more cameras configured for monitoring the incoming raw material. A related system is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A heating device includes a heating unit and device electronics. The heating unit is configured to deliver heat to a user's body. The heating unit includes a substrate and a heating element supported by the substrate. The device electronics are coupled to the heating element and are configured to store a first heating profile that includes data indicating how power should be delivered to the heating element over a first period of time. The device electronics are configured to deliver power to the heating element according to the first heating profile. The device electronics are configured to wirelessly receive a second heating profile from an external computing device. The second heating profile includes data indicating how power should be delivered to the heating element over a second period of time. The device electronics are configured to deliver power to the heating element according to the second heating profile.

Abstract: A stability monitoring system for detecting an instability condition in a moving vehicle-trailer system includes a processor and a memory communicably coupled to the processor. The memory may store a stability evaluation module configured to determine if a measured value of at least one stability evaluation parameter satisfies an associated predetermined condition. The stability evaluation module may be configured to, if the measured value of the stability evaluation parameter satisfies the associated predetermined condition, determine a total amount of time within a predetermined time period that the measured value of the stability evaluation parameter satisfied the associated predetermined condition.

Abstract: Lead oxide particles are produced in a ball mill or Barton pot-type process from a lead product formed by an electrolytic process that continuously generates metallic lead. The lead product may be in form of lead flakes, spongy lead, or a nano- and/or microcrystalline lead matrix that is directly obtained from the electrolytic process, optionally washed, and may be compressed before being fed to the ball mill or Barton pot-type process. Notably, thusly produced lead oxide particles have desirable purity and size distribution, despite the presence of residual aqueous solution from the electrolytic process that produced the feedstock for the ball mill or Barton pot.

Abstract: A system including a plurality of cooling cells is described. Each of the cooling cells includes a support structure and a cooling element. The cooling element has a central region having an axis and a perimeter. The cooling element IS supported by the support structure at the central region and along the axis. At least a portion of the perimeter being unpinned. The cooling element is configured to undergo vibrational motion when actuated to drive a fluid toward a heat-generating structure. A portion of the cooling cells aligned along the axis are physically connected such that the cooling cells form an integrated cooling cell tile.

Abstract: For increased device security, a security policy manager is used to configure permissions for applications installed on mobile computing devices. In one approach, an evaluation server receives data associated with a context for a computing device. Based on the received data, a policy that is applicable for the current context of the computing device is identified. The identified policy has rules regarding access permissions for software installed on computing devices. The server determines a current policy implemented on the computing device, which includes determining an access permission for software installed on the computing device. The server determines that the access permission for the installed software does not comply with the policy applicable to the current context. Based on this determination, the server revokes the access permission for the installed software.

Abstract: System and method of managing one or more surgical articles, wherein the surgical article can include a surgical sponge comprising an identification element, and wherein managing can include counting, locating, or both. The identification element can be a RFID tag. The RFID tag stores unique identification information relative to the surgical sponge. The system and method for detecting RFID tags may include varying the power level of the RFID interrogator to improve the accuracy of scanning the RFID tag or tags. A plurality of the RFID-tagged surgical articles (i.e., surgical sponges) may be packaged or bundled via a strap or within a container.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for forming Josephson junctions with reduced stray inductance. In one aspect, a device includes a substrate; a first superconductor layer on the substrate; an insulator layer on the first superconductor layer; a second superconductor layer on the insulator layer, wherein the first superconductor layer, the insulator layer, and the second superconductor layer form a superconductor tunnel junction; and a third superconductor layer directly on a surface of the first superconductor layer and directly on a surface of the second superconductor layer to provide a first contact to the superconducting tunnel junction and a second contact to the superconductor tunnel junction, respectively.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to controlling movement of at least one steering device on a watercraft.