Abstract: A computing device is provided that is configured to obtain, from a managed network, a plurality of response times of a network-based service provided by the managed network; to train, based on the plurality of response times, a probability distribution to model the managed network; to receive an additional response time from the managed network; to use the probability distribution to determine, for the additional response time, a percentile based on the additional response time; based on the percentile, to determine that the additional response time is anomalously high with respect to the plurality of response times of the network-based service; and to transmit, to a client device associated with the managed network, an indication that the additional response time is anomalously high. The probability distribution includes a central portion based on a plurality of bins and a tail portion based on a parametric distribution.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to modular LED imaging projector and optical systems and apparatuses. A light-emitting diode (LED) engine module emits a light beam that is homogenized and focused through a predetermined focal point. The LED engine module is detachably attached to a posterior connection point of a base body assembly. A collimating lens within the base body assembly refocuses the light beam to reduce divergence.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing acrolein by catalytic gas phase oxidation comprising (a) providing a reaction gas comprising (i) 5 to 10 mol % propylene, (ii) 0.02 to 0.75 mol % propane, and (iii) 0.25 to 1.9 mol % of a fuel mixture comprising at least one of methane and ethane, wherein the molar ratio of the total amount of propane, methane, and ethane to the total amount of propylene is from 0.01:1 to 0.25:1, and (b) contacting the reaction gas with a mixed metal oxide catalyst comprising one or more of molybdenum, bismuth, cobalt, and iron.

Abstract: A document is represented as a node tree in a document processing system. Edits to a node are represented in a change record that has a one-way link to the node. A text mark has a one-way link to the change record. It deletes that link when the changes represented by the change record are reflected in the text mark. A memory management system releases the memory allocated to the change record when no other object links to it.

Abstract: The present application provides a turbine blade. The turbine blade includes a root section with a first curved section, a tip section with a second curved section, and number of mean sections positioned between the root section and the tip section. The mean sections each include a substantially prismatic shape.

Abstract: Photonic and electronic integrated circuits can be cooled using variable conductance heat pipes containing a non-condensable gas in addition to a phase-changing working fluid. To package the heat pipe with a subassembly including the integrated circuits in a standard housing providing a heat sink contact area, the heat pipe is oriented, in some embodiments, with its axis between evaporator and condenser ends substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the integrated circuit subassembly is separated from the heat sink contact area, and a portion of the exterior surface of the heat pipe is thermally insulated, with a suitable thermal insulation structure, from the heat sink contact area.

Abstract: A tool includes a burr having a first shaft configured for rotation or oscillation. The burr has a plurality of cutting edges at a first end of the burr. The first shaft has a central longitudinal passage extending from the first end to a second end of the first shaft. A camera is mounted adjacent the first end of the first shaft.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for material deposition onto a sample to form a protective layer composed of at least two materials that have been formulated and arranged according to the material properties of the sample.

Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.

Abstract: A control system is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a current position of a vehicle and a second signal indicative of a desired path for the vehicle. The control system is configured to calculate a virtual path between the current position and a target position on the desired path and to output a third signal indicative of curvature command corresponding to an initial curvature of the virtual path to cause a steering control system of the vehicle to adjust a steering angle of the vehicle. The control is also configured to iteratively receive an updated current position, receive any updates to the desired path, calculate an updated target position, calculate an updated virtual path based on the updated current position and updated desired path, and output an updated curvature command corresponding to a respective initial curvature of the updated virtual path as the vehicle travels across a surface.

Abstract: A high voltage electric switch includes contacts with graphite carbon electrode forming the arc gap. In addition, the carbon contacts are located in a chamber containing at least 60% carbon dioxide (CO2) as a dielectric gas to achieve improved arc interrupting performance. In conventional switches, the metallic contacts introduce metallic vapors into the arc plasma that inhibits the ability of the dielectric gas to interrupt high voltage, high current arcs. As the element carbon is inherently present in CO2 gas, the addition of vapors from the carbon electrodes into the dielectric gas does not significantly interfere with the dielectric arc-interrupting performance of the CO2 dielectric gas.

Abstract: Photonic and electronic integrated circuits can be cooled using variable conductance heat pipes containing a non-condensable gas in addition to a phase-changing working fluid. To package the heat pipe with a subassembly including the integrated circuits in a standard housing providing a heat sink contact area, the heat pipe is oriented, in some embodiments, with its axis between evaporator and condenser ends substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the integrated circuit subassembly is separated from the heat sink contact area, and a portion of the exterior surface of the heat pipe is thermally insulated, with a suitable thermal insulation structure, from the heat sink contact area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a group B adenovirus comprising a sequence of formula (I): 5?ITR-B1-BA-B2-BX-BB-BY-B3-3?ITR wherein: B1 is bond or comprises: E1A, E1B or E1A-E1B; BA comprises-E2B-L1-L2-L3-E2A-L4; B2 is a bond or comprises: E3; BX is a bond or a DNA sequence comprising: a restriction site, one or more transgenes or both; BB comprises L5; BY is a bond or a DNA sequence comprising: a restriction site, one or more transgenes or both; B3 is a bond or comprises: E4; wherein at least one of BX or BY is not a bond, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and use of the viruses and compositions in treatment, particularly in the treatment of cancer. The disclosure also extends to plasmids and processes employed to prepare the said viruses.

Abstract: A convertible force latching system includes two complementary connector bodies. Each connector body has a first mating face under which two series of magnets oriented alternating directions. A moving portion of the latching system allows the connector bodies and the magnets within to alter their alignment by the interaction of a user along a predetermined motion path. In a first arrangement, the series of magnets are aligned with such that the magnets of one connector body are attracted to the magnets of the other connector body. When the user actuation shifts the moving portion, the second arrangement positions the series of magnets such that they are aligned such that the magnets of one connector body are repelled to the magnets of the other connector body.

Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods for retrofitting a light fixture using a lens-fitted retrofit assembly. The lens-fitted retrofit assembly is attached anterior to the LED lamp engine. A lens-fitted retaining adapter of the lens-fitted retrofit assembly includes at least one curved portion that matches a radius of curvature of a lens holder of the light fixture. The lens-fitted retrofit assembly is held into the light fixture based at least in part on the lens-fitted retaining adapter and the lens holder.

Abstract: A system determines that a given drive in an array is due for replacement. The system ranks available replacement drives based on their predicted rates of failure. The system replaces the given drive with a replacement drive that has the lowest predicted rate of failure.

Abstract: A computer system is provided that includes one or more processors configured to store a plurality of software interfaces that define explicit interaction contracts between network connected devices and software services. The one or more processors are configured to execute a plurality of software services. Each software service defines one or more software interfaces operated on by that software service. The one or more processors are configured to receive, from a network connected device, a list of one or more software interfaces implemented by the network connected device, select one or more software services based on a match between the one or more software interfaces implemented by the network connected device and the one or more software interfaces operated on by the plurality of software services, and process data received from the network connected device using the selected software services.

Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A tray includes a base having an upper support surface and a central portion extending downward to define a lowermost surface of the tray. The base includes a peripheral portion recessed relative to the central portion. A pair of opposed first walls extend along opposed first edges of the base. A pair of opposed second walls extending along opposed second edges of the base.

Abstract: A document is represented as a node tree in a document processing system. Edits to a node are represented in a change record that has a one-way link to the node. A text mark has a one-way link to the change record. It deletes that link when the changes represented by the change record are reflected in the text mark. A memory management system releases the memory allocated to the change record when no other object links to it.