Abstract: A method to assess the integrity of a structure is provided and comprises the steps of: i) applying a sinusoidally varying force to the structure at a frequency or frequencies below the lowest frequency that could cause resonance in the structure whereby to set up a dynamic response dominated by the stiffness of the structure; and ii) monitoring the dynamic response of the structure. A device to assess the integrity of a structure is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to performing attribution channel modeling in real time using touchpoint data that corresponds to a user-specified set of channels and is retrieved from a database using a user-specified attribution model. For example, in one or more embodiments, a system stores raw data in an attribution database that comprises an aggregator and a plurality of nodes. In particular, each node stores touchpoint data associated with a different user. Upon receiving a query, the system can, in real time, retrieve subsets of the touchpoint data that corresponds to a user-defined set of distribution channels in accordance with a user-specified attribution model. The system then combines the subsets of touchpoint data using the aggregator and generates the digital attribution report using the combined data.

Abstract: Various techniques provided herein generate trigger events in an organization information distribution system. Various implementations establish a connection between an invocation device and a server using a communication network. Establishing the connection can include authenticating the invocation device to the server and/or authenticating the server to the invocation device. In response to establishing the connection to the server, one or more implementations detect a trigger event, such as the actuation of a hardware mechanism and/or a sensor detecting the trigger event without user-intervention. Some implementations capture content based on a point in time associated with when the trigger event occurs. Upon detecting the trigger event, various implementations forward a notification of the trigger event and/or the captured content.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to performing attribution channel modeling in real time using touchpoint data that corresponds to a user-specified set of channels and is retrieved from a database using a user-specified attribution model. For example, in one or more embodiments, a system stores raw data in an attribution database that comprises an aggregator and a plurality of nodes. In particular, each node stores touchpoint data associated with a different user. Upon receiving a query, the system can, in real time, retrieve subsets of the touchpoint data that corresponds to a user-defined set of distribution channels in accordance with a user-specified attribution model. The system then combines the subsets of touchpoint data using the aggregator and generates the digital attribution report using the combined data.

Abstract: Various techniques provided herein generate trigger events in an organization information distribution system. Various implementations establish a connection between an invocation device and a server using a communication network. Establishing the connection can include authenticating the invocation device to the server and/or authenticating the server to the invocation device. In response to establishing the connection to the server, one or more implementations detect a trigger event, such as the actuation of a hardware mechanism and/or a sensor detecting the trigger event without user-intervention. Some implementations capture content based on a point in time associated with when the trigger event occurs. Upon detecting the trigger event, various implementations forward a notification of the trigger event and/or the captured content.

Abstract: Techniques described herein provide an organization information distribution system. At least some implementations connect to a system server associated with an organization information distribution system over a communication network. In response to receiving a notification from the system server, various implementations present default content associated with operating in a default mode. The default content can be presented in a persistent manner and/or for a predetermined time period. Upon receiving a second notification from the system server, one or more implementations transition out of the default mode and present different content associated with the second notification, such as an immediate view, audio content, video content, and so forth.

Abstract: Techniques described herein provide video capture via an organization information distribution system. In implementations, a video monitoring device connects to a camera over a network and obtains video data associated with a live video stream. Some implementations store the video data in a circular buffer. In response to receiving a trigger event, one or more implementations generate a video clip from the video data in the circular buffer, where the video clip includes video data stored prior to the trigger event. In turn, one or more implementations transmit the video clip to a destination computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of comparing the relative lateral stability among drill bits (that is, the tendency for a bit to whirl). This allows improved bit selection in applications where whirl is apparent. Because there will likely be many different acceptable bit designs produced by the above method, the comparison of the regenerative forces among these bits allows a customer to make a more informed choice between stability and other performance features among a range of bit designs.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a tool for obtaining downhole measurements and methods of using such a tool. In one illustrative embodiment the tool comprises a body, at least one strain gauge cavity in the body, the strain gauge cavity having a strain gauge mounting surface that is located at a position such that a region of approximately zero strain due to at least one downhole operating condition exists on the mounting surface when the tool is subjected to downhole operating conditions, and a strain gauge operatively coupled to the mounting face above the region of approximately zero strain.

Abstract: System and method for implementing a forward compatibility syntax in a directory services environment is described. In one embodiment, data comprising an attribute according to a new syntax that is supported by newer servers, but not by older servers, is separated into data with respect to which referential integrity is not a concern (hereinafter “blob data”) and data with respect to which referential integrity is a concern (hereinafter Distinguished Names (“DNs”)). The two types of data are then combined according to a forward compatibility (“FC”) syntax that is supported by both older and newer servers. Only certain, newer, servers understand and convert between the FC syntax and the actual new syntax; older servers are capable of supporting the FC syntax without needing to understand it.

Abstract: A Web-based system and method for selectively reproducing software files for distribution to a user, to support that user's already authorized and installed software applications includes a web server, a database containing a selection of software files, a graphical user interface (GUI) for accessing the database remotely by an authorized subscriber of one or more subsets of the software files, a GUI for searching the database to determine what, if any, additional software files are available to the authorized subscriber, a GUI for displaying the results of such search, a GUI for selecting software files to be reproduced and delivered to the authorized subscriber, means for reproducing such selected software in a computer readable medium, and means for coordinating the shipment of that computer readable medium to the authorized subscriber for the purposes of updating, upgrading, and installing new revisions of the software applications of a client device operated by such authorized subscriber.