Abstract: Embodiments include an audio system comprising an audio device, a speaker, and a processor. The audio system is configured to receive data from one or more sensors corresponding to persons in a room and/or characteristics of a room, and responsively take action to modify one or more characteristics of the audio system, share the information with other systems or devices, and track data over time to determine patterns and trends in the data.

Abstract: Embodiments include an audio system comprising an audio device, a speaker, and a processor. The audio system is configured to receive data from one or more sensors corresponding to persons in a room and/or characteristics of a room, and responsively take action to modify one or more characteristics of the audio system, share the information with other systems or devices, and track data over time to determine patterns and trends in the data.

Abstract: Techniques for integrated authentication for a container-based environment are described herein. An aspect includes accessing, by an application that is running in a container in a container environment that is hosted by a hypervisor on a host system, an authentication module that is located in the container environment. Another aspect includes invoking an authentication handler in the container environment based on the accessing of the authentication module. Another aspect includes passing control to the hypervisor from the authentication handler. Another aspect includes retrieving a security artifact from a security database of the host system by the hypervisor. Another aspect includes providing the retrieved security artifact to the application via the authentication handler. Another aspect includes performing an authentication operation by the application using the security artifact.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided, comprising a first device having a power supply and configured to wirelessly transmit electric power from the power supply, and a second device having one or more electrical components and configured to wirelessly receive the electric power and provide it to the one or more electrical components for consumption. The second device further comprises an alignment module configured to activate an indicator if a measured level of the received power is greater than a threshold level. Also provided is a wireless system comprising a first device having a power supply and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a data signal and an electric power signal, and a second device having a wireless receiver configured to receive the electric power signal and data signal, and one or more electrical components configured to consume the received power and process the received data.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided, comprising a first device having a power supply and configured to wirelessly transmit electric power from the power supply, and a second device having one or more electrical components and configured to wirelessly receive the electric power and provide it to the one or more electrical components for consumption. The second device further comprises an alignment module configured to activate an indicator if a measured level of the received power is greater than a threshold level. Also provided is a wireless system comprising a first device having a power supply and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a data signal and an electric power signal, and a second device having a wireless receiver configured to receive the electric power signal and data signal, and one or more electrical components configured to consume the received power and process the received data.

Abstract: Described herein is a pool assembly and methods of manufacturing and/or installing the pool assembly thereby providing for an above ground pool that may be personally customized by a user. The pool assembly may include a pool shell, a support structure, including a base member and support members, and a filtration system. A user may customize, or design, the pool assembly, including shape, size, and dimensions, such that the pool assembly may be delivered in a plumbed and ready to fill state. Upon delivery, the pool need only be positioned on a flat, or level, surface, coupled to an energy source and filled with water, thereby eliminating the need for additional assembly or skilled labor.

Abstract: Embodiments include an audio system comprising an audio device, a speaker, and a processor. The audio system is configured to receive data from one or more sensors corresponding to persons in a room and/or characteristics of a room, and responsively take action to modify one or more characteristics of the audio system, share the information with other systems or devices, and track data over time to determine patterns and trends in the data.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided, comprising a first device having a power supply and configured to wirelessly transmit electric power from the power supply, and a second device having one or more electrical components and configured to wirelessly receive the electric power and provide it to the one or more electrical components for consumption. The second device further comprises an alignment module configured to activate an indicator if a measured level of the received power is greater than a threshold level. Also provided is a wireless system comprising a first device having a power supply and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a data signal and an electric power signal, and a second device having a wireless receiver configured to receive the electric power signal and data signal, and one or more electrical components configured to consume the received power and process the received data.

Abstract: Embodiments include an audio system comprising an audio device, a speaker, and a processor. The audio system is configured to receive data from one or more sensors corresponding to persons in a room and/or characteristics of a room, and responsively take action to modify one or more characteristics of the audio system, share the information with other systems or devices, and track data over time to determine patterns and trends in the data.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for virtualizing specific values in a guest configuration based on the underlying host symbol substitution values. A symbolic link located in a traditional file system in a virtual guest is opened. Each symbol is extracted from a symbol-based file located in a symbol-based file system. The symbol-based file is accessed through a symbolic link from the traditional file system. The virtual guest issues a privileged instruction to a hypervisor for each symbol in the symbol-based file to retrieve a substitution value from a symbol table that is stored in hypervisor storage. The substitution value for each symbol is returned to the virtual guest, and it replaces the symbol in the symbol-based file. In response to a file read request for the traditional file, the substitution value is retrieved from the symbol-based file using the symbolic link from the traditional file.

Abstract: A contamination sensor for a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The contamination sensor is made of a selected composition of material and includes a base alloy, an alloy for improving oxide formation, and at least one element from the transition metal group. The composition of the contamination sensor can be adjusted to react with specific contaminants at specific temperature ranges.

Abstract: Techniques for integrated authentication for a container-based environment are described herein. An aspect includes accessing, by an application that is running in a container in a container environment that is hosted by a hypervisor on a host system, an authentication module that is located in the container environment. Another aspect includes invoking an authentication handler in the container environment based on the accessing of the authentication module. Another aspect includes passing control to the hypervisor from the authentication handler. Another aspect includes retrieving a security artifact from a security database of the host system by the hypervisor. Another aspect includes providing the retrieved security artifact to the application via the authentication handler. Another aspect includes performing an authentication operation by the application using the security artifact.

Abstract: A method, system, and program product are provided. A plurality of recovery groups is defined on each transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) stack in a cluster of servers. The recovery group includes a service, one or more IP addresses associated with the service, a trigger condition, and a recovery action. Each of the recovery groups is monitored for an occurrence of the trigger condition associated with the service. In response to detecting the trigger condition, a backup TCP/IP stack is notified to automatically perform the recovery action defined for a failing recovery group on an owning TCP/IP stack. Only the failing recovery group is recovered and the remaining recovery groups execute uninterrupted.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for virtualizing specific values in a guest configuration based on the underlying host symbol substitution values. A symbolic link located in a traditional file system in a virtual guest is opened. Each symbol is extracted from a symbol-based file located in a symbol-based file system. The symbol-based file is accessed through a symbolic link from the traditional file system. The virtual guest issues a privileged instruction to a hypervisor for each symbol in the symbol-based file to retrieve a substitution value from a symbol table that is stored in hypervisor storage. The substitution value for each symbol is returned to the virtual guest, and it replaces the symbol in the symbol-based file. In response to a file read request for the traditional file, the substitution value is retrieved from the symbol-based file using the symbolic link from the traditional file.

Abstract: System and methods for detecting and monitoring power characteristics amongst connected devices in a multi-device system, such as a conferencing system, are disclosed. The system and methods sense power characteristics at various points within the system, such as at ports of the host and client devices. The hosts and client devices can include control units and conferencing units (e.g., microphones) in conferencing applications. The power characteristics can be communicated to the host device for further treatment, such as monitoring, processing and outputting data to allow determination of conditions associated with the power distribution of the system.

Abstract: An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of a first attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a second movement command configuration.

Abstract: A method, system, and program product are provided. A plurality of recovery groups is defined on each transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) stack in a cluster of servers. The recovery group includes a service, one or more IP addresses associated with the service, a trigger condition, and a recovery action. Each of the recovery groups is monitored for an occurrence of the trigger condition associated with the service. In response to detecting the trigger condition, a backup TCP/IP stack is notified to automatically perform the recovery action defined for a failing recovery group on an owning TCP/IP stack. Only the failing recovery group is recovered and the remaining recovery groups execute uninterrupted.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided, comprising a first device having a power supply and configured to wirelessly transmit electric power from the power supply, and a second device having one or more electrical components and configured to wirelessly receive the electric power and provide it to the one or more electrical components for consumption. The second device further comprises an alignment module configured to activate an indicator if a measured level of the received power is greater than a threshold level. Also provided is a wireless system comprising a first device having a power supply and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a data signal and an electric power signal, and a second device having a wireless receiver configured to receive the electric power signal and data signal, and one or more electrical components configured to consume the received power and process the received data.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving a data packet from a network controller, where the data packet is marked as valid based on a checksum calculated by the network controller, determining that the checksum generated by the network controller is in error based on a recalculation of the checksum of the data packet via a network layer, and transmitting the data packet from the network layer to the network controller with a notification that the checksum is in error.

Abstract: Embodiments include an audio system comprising an audio device, a speaker, and a processor. The audio system is configured to receive data from one or more sensors corresponding to persons in a room and/or characteristics of a room, and responsively take action to modify one or more characteristics of the audio system, share the information with other systems or devices, and track data over time to determine patterns and trends in the data.