Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting malware on routers use transformer-based anomaly detection. System call data and network packet data are collected from a router and transformed into vector embeddings using embedding models such as sys2vec or net2vec. The embeddings are processed by a transformer-based encoder, such as a BERT model, trained with contrastive or contrastive adversarial learning using anchor, positive, and negative samples derived from benign behavior. The resulting model distinguishes anomalous activity, including zero-day and network-intensive malware, from benign behavior with low false positive rates. Detection occurs at the router or hub level, reducing computational overhead on resource-constrained Internet of Things (IoT) devices and enabling real-time protection without reliance on cloud-based solutions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for efficiently supporting multiple peripheral communication protocols in a computing system. A computing system includes multiple servers with one or more of the servers using multiple connectors for connecting to multiple peripheral devices such as data storage devices. At least one of the connectors is able to support multiple communication protocols, rather than a single communication protocol. A processor of the server determines a peripheral device has been attached to a connector that supports multiple communication protocols, and the processor determines whether one of the multiple communication protocols supported by the particular connector matches the attached peripheral device's communication protocol. If so, the processor configures the connector with the matching communication protocol. Otherwise, the processor generates an indication that specifies that there is no match.

Abstract: A system for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The system includes a dispensing device having: an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides a central processing unit, a data storage memory, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in either a fixed or a portable dispensing device. The interchangeable control module communicates to an external or internal intermediary computing device.

Abstract: A dispensing device for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The dispensing device includes an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides at least one of a data storage memory, a central processing unit, interface hardware for condition monitoring sensors, an intermediary computing device, a display device, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in both a fixed and a portable dispensing device. Also, various related systems including the dispensing device are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for efficiently supporting multiple peripheral communication protocols in a computing system. A computing system includes multiple servers with one or more of the servers using multiple connectors for connecting to multiple peripheral devices such as data storage devices. At least one of the connectors is able to support multiple communication protocols, rather than a single communication protocol. A processor of the server determines a peripheral device has been attached to a connector that supports multiple communication protocols, and the processor determines whether one of the multiple communication protocols supported by the particular connector matches the attached peripheral device's communication protocol. If so, the processor configures the connector with the matching communication protocol. Otherwise, the processor generates an indication that specifies that there is no match.

Abstract: A linear translator device, including: a first body; a second body; and a plurality of actuators; wherein each actuator includes a first part first part mounted to the first body and a second part is mounted to the second body, the first part includes a front end and a back end, the second part is configured to extend and retract parallel to the direction of motion; wherein the plurality of actuators are arranged so that the extending or retracting direction of the second part of one of the plurality of actuators is offset, parallel and opposite to that of another one of the plurality of actuators; and wherein at least a portion of the first part of the one of the plurality of actuators overlaps with a portion of the first part of the other one of the plurality of actuators in the direction of motion space.

Abstract: A preloading mechanism including: a first part having a protrusion; and a second part having a recess that matches the protrusion; wherein the recess includes a gib that is flexibly movable via a flexure; wherein a dimension of the recess varies based on a flexing of the gib; when the gib is in a neutral state, the dimension of the recess is smaller than a corresponding dimension of the protrusion; when the gib is in a flexed state, the dimension of the recess is larger than the corresponding dimension of the protrusion; and when the protrusion is inserted into the recess, the gib is in an interfering state, providing a preload force for eliminating a clearance between a surface of the protrusion and a corresponding surface of the recess, wherein the flexing of gib in the interfering state is between those of the neutral state and flexed state.

Abstract: An apparatus to mark a surface of an object includes a conveyor assembly having spaced apart conveyor belts with a conveyor opening therebetween. The conveyor assembly has an entry side and an exit side that supports the object. A marking assembly moves between a retracted position away from the conveyor belts, which allows movement of the object from the entry side to the exit side, and an operate position proximal the surface to be marked. At least one marker is carried by the marking assembly which marks a surface of the object when the marking assembly is in the operate position.

Abstract: A linear translator device, including: a first body; a second body; and a plurality of actuators; wherein each actuator includes a first part first part mounted to the first body and a second part is mounted to the second body, the first part includes a front end and a back end, the second part is configured to extend and retract parallel to the direction of motion; wherein the plurality of actuators are arranged so that the extending or retracting direction of the second part of one of the plurality of actuators is offset, parallel and opposite to that of another one of the plurality of actuators; and wherein at least a portion of the first part of the one of the plurality of actuators overlaps with a portion of the first part of the other one of the plurality of actuators in the direction of motion space.

Abstract: A dispensing device for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The dispensing device includes an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides at least one of a data storage memory, a central processing unit, interface hardware for condition monitoring sensors, an intermediary computing device, a display device, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in both a fixed and a portable dispensing device. Also, various related systems including the dispensing device are provided.

Abstract: A system for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The system includes a dispensing device having: an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides a central processing unit, a data storage memory, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in either a fixed or a portable dispensing device. The interchangeable control module communicates to an external or internal intermediary computing device.

Abstract: An apparatus to mark a surface of an object includes a conveyor assembly having spaced apart conveyor belts with a conveyor opening therebetween. The conveyor assembly has an entry side and an exit side that supports the object. A marking assembly moves between a retracted position away from the conveyor belts, which allows movement of the object from the entry side to the exit side, and an operate position proximal the surface to be marked. At least one marker is carried by the marking assembly which marks a surface of the object when the marking assembly is in the operate position.

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating screen saver initiation and functionality. The system comprises at least one client station, each of the at least one client station having a screen saver module associated therewith; and a central control station in communication with each of the at least one client station over a network, the central control station having a screen saver control module for controlling each of the screen saver modules associated with the at least one client station.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing flash from a tire includes a laser sensor which, while the tire is rotating, can be moved along the outer contour of the shoulders and tread area of a tire to detect the contour of the tire. A first sanding assembly removes the flash from the tread area, while the tire is not rotating, by moving horizontally and vertically in accordance with the detected contour of the tread area. A second sanding assembly removes the flash from the shoulder area, while the tire is rotating, by moving horizontally, vertically, and pivotally in accordance with the detected contour of the shoulder area.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing flash from a tire includes a laser sensor which, while the tire is rotating, can be moved along the outer contour of the shoulders and tread area of a tire to detect the contour of the tire. A first sanding assembly removes the flash from the tread area, while the tire is not rotating, by moving horizontally and vertically in accordance with the detected contour of the tread area. A second sanding assembly removes the flash from the shoulder area, while the tire is rotating, by moving horizontally, vertically, and pivotally in accordance with the detected contour of the shoulder area.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing smoothies and in particular, green smoothies, to consumers and to retail businesses for resale without the need for a blender is disclosed. According to the method, a smoothie mixture is made according to a variety of recipes and then frozen into cubes that dimensions with surface to volume ratios that allow the cubes to be quickly reconstituted into a smoothie beverage by adding hot water and vigorously shaking the mixture. The cubes are large enough that they do not quickly thaw in the packaging and then potentially refreeze in the packaging to create a solid mass. In embodiments the cubes are divided into single serving size rigid containers wherein the consumer or reseller introduces hot water into the container.