Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a plurality of fuel cells. The method includes coordinating a distribution of a power demand in response to a power request of a power system comprising a plurality of fuel cells, the power output of each of the fuel cells selected based on a respective efficiency of each of the fuel cells.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a method of software utilization evaluation in a managed network. The method includes receiving a software parameter for a software implemented by a managed device in a managed network. The method includes obtaining status data of the software on the device. The status data indicating whether the software is in use at the device at a time. The method includes aggregating the status data to determine a software usage of the software at the device. Responsive to the software usage being below a usage threshold, the method includes generating software management action. The usage threshold being based on the software parameter. Responsive to a state at a management device, the method includes implementing the software management action to remotely modify at least one aspect of the managed device.

Abstract: Techniques for associating manufacturer usage description (MUD) security profiles for Internet-of-Things (IoT) device(s) with secure access service edge (SASE) solutions, providing for automated and scalable integration of IoT devices with SASE frameworks. A MUD controller may utilize a MUD uniform resource identifier (URI) emitted by an IoT device to fetch an associated MUD file from a MUD file server associated with a manufacturer of the IoT device. The MUD controller may determine that a security recommendation included in the MUD file is to be implemented by a cloud-based security service provided by the SASE service and cause the IoT device to establish a connection with a secure internet gateway associated with the cloud-based security service. Additionally, or alternatively, the MUD file may include SASE extensions indicating manufacturer recommended cloud-based security services. Further, cloud-based security services may be implemented if local services are unavailable.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of processing image data by an image processing system comprising a directed acyclic graph of nodes for receiving and processing image data is disclosed. The method comprises: at a compute node in the graph: receiving image data; performing an image processing operation on the image data to produce a compute node output based on the data; and transmitting the compute node output to another node in the graph. The method also comprises, at a control node in the graph: receiving a control node input, wherein the control node input is the image data or is based on the image data; and, if the control node determines that a control condition is satisfied, transmitting the control node input to another node in the graph. A computer implemented image processing system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel, engineered enveloped vector that can be used for gene delivery. The engineered enveloped vector comprises an engineered envelope comprising: (a) a viral envelope protein and optionally, (b) a non-viral membrane-bound protein. The present disclosure also provides a method of making and using the engineered enveloped vector.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a high-pressure composite pressure vessel for high-pressure being at or above 70 bar (1000 PSI or 7 MPa) includes providing an expandable core vessel defining a hoop section between end domes. An aligned discontinuous fiber composite material is wrapped over the expandable core vessel aligning with a plurality of load paths present in the expandable core vessel being over the hoop section and end domes. The aligned discontinuous fiber composite material has fibers in a prepreg tape that are at least 5 mm in length to 100 mm in length or less. Next, a continuous fiber-reinforced composite is wrapped over the aligned discontinuous fiber-reinforced composite along the hoop section and not wrapped along the end domes. The expandable core vessel may be pressurized and heated to consolidate the composite overwrap. Finally, the vessel is cooled under pressure resulting in the high-pressure composite pressure vessel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stator sleeve starts with wrapping a cylindrical mandrel with a heated prepreg tape using automated fiber placement. The prepreg tape has a continuous fiber reinforcement within a polymer matrix. Next, cool and remove the cylindrical mandrel from the wrapped prepreg tape resulting in an unfinished cylindrically shaped stator sleeve. Each end of the unfinished stator sleeve is trimmed. Next, abut a first and a second end ring respectively against a first and a second ends of the trimmed stator sleeve using a cylindrical fixture tool. The first and second end rings are the same material as the polymer matrix of the prepreg tape. Finally, laser welding or melt bonding the first and second rings to the first and second ends of the trimmed stator sleeve.

Abstract: A muscle-driven endoprosthesis system may include a bone extension, an intramedullary stem extending form a first end of the bone extension, a joint at a second end of the bone extension, a moveable portion coupled to the hinge, and synthetic tendons coupled to the moveable portion. The bone extension, intramedullary stem, hinge, and movable portion are sized and shaped to fit within a skin of a patient.

Abstract: A rib-stiffened composite structure includes a composite face sheet having a continuous reinforcing fiber in a polymer matrix. A polymer core is in a grid pattern disposed on the composite face sheet, the grid pattern having a first series of paths crossing over a second series of paths. Material voids are formed in the spaces between the series of paths. A composite rib-cap is disposed upon an upper surface of the polymer core. The composite rib-cap includes a continuous reinforcing fiber in a polymer matrix. The fibers of the continuous reinforcing fiber of the polymer matrix of the composite rib cap are oriented in a direction along the first and second series of paths of the grid pattern of the extruded polymer core.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein a fuel cell system component provides a structural component of the vehicle. In some instances propulsion modules affixed to wings are oriented so as to provide airflow to plates oof a fuel cell via air inlets for each fuel cell provided at the forward surface of each wing, a fuel cell system component forming a portion of the body and wherein the air inlets are unblocked during flight, each propulsion module is configured to provide air as an oxidant to a fuel cell via the air inlets.

Abstract: A composite armor includes a ceramic substrate defining a frontside opposite a backside, where a thickness is defined extending between the frontside and the backside. A first tension-wrapped thermoplastic composite overwind is wrapped around the ceramic substrate about the frontside and backside. A first portion of the first overwind overlaps a second portion of the first overwind. The first and second portions of the first overwind are fixedly attached to one another utilizing a first localized heating. The first overwind includes a first tensile pretension. A backing is disposed about the backside of the ceramic substrate attached to the first overwind. The ceramic substrate has a higher modulus of elasticity in comparison to the overwind. The first overwind has a higher modulus of elasticity in comparison to the backing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for version control of pipelined enterprise software are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: store information for executable code of software applications that are installed and executable by users, receive first user input from a first user that represents selection by the first user of a first software pipeline for execution; receive second user input from a second user that represents a second selection by the second user of a second software pipeline for execution, wherein the second software pipeline includes different versions of software applications that are included in the first software pipeline; facilitate execution of the first software pipeline for the first user; and facilitate execution of the second software pipeline for the second user at the same time as the execution of the first software pipeline for the first user.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide automated fiber placement techniques for fabrication of parts made from composite materials. A peening system with multiple pins provides compaction over irregular surfaces, providing superior performance as compared with traditional compaction rollers. The apparatus that carries out the techniques include a tape dispensing system, a heating system, a peening system, a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory contains instructions that when executed by the processor perform the steps of: dispensing a first ply of thermoplastic composite tape over a mandrel; dispensing a second ply of thermoplastic composite tape on the first ply; and peening the second ply onto the first ply, such that the second ply is bonded to the first ply.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein a fuel cell system component provides a structural component of the vehicle. In some instances propulsion modules affixed to wings are oriented so as to provide airflow to plates of a fuel cell via air inlets for each fuel cell provided at the forward surface of each wing, a fuel cell system component forming a portion of the body and wherein the air inlets are unblocked during flight, each propulsion module is configured to provide air as an oxidant to a fuel cell via the air inlets.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a high-pressure composite pressure vessel for high-pressure being at or above 70 bar (1000 PSI or 7 MPa) includes providing an expandable core vessel defining a hoop section between end domes. An aligned discontinuous fiber composite material is wrapped over the expandable core vessel aligning with a plurality of load paths present in the expandable core vessel being over the hoop section and end domes. The aligned discontinuous fiber composite material has fibers in a prepreg tape that are at least 5 mm in length to 100 mm in length or less. Next, a continuous fiber-reinforced composite is wrapped over the aligned discontinuous fiber-reinforced composite along the hoop section and not wrapped along the end domes. The expandable core vessel may be pressurized and heated to consolidate the composite overwrap. Finally, the vessel is cooled under pressure resulting in the high-pressure composite pressure vessel.

Abstract: A rib-stiffened composite structure includes a composite face sheet having a continuous reinforcing fiber in a polymer matrix. A polymer core is in a grid pattern disposed on the composite face sheet, the grid pattern having a first series of paths crossing over a second series of paths. Material voids are formed in the spaces between the series of paths. A composite rib-cap is disposed upon an upper surface of the polymer core. The composite rib-cap includes a continuous reinforcing fiber in a polymer matrix. The fibers of the continuous reinforcing fiber of the polymer matrix of the composite rib cap are oriented in a direction along the first and second series of paths of the grid pattern of the extruded polymer core.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a method of software utilization evaluation in a managed network. The method includes receiving a software parameter for a software implemented by a managed device in a managed network. The method includes obtaining status data of the software on the device. The status data indicating whether the software is in use at the device at a time. The method includes aggregating the status data to determine a software usage of the software at the device. Responsive to the software usage being below a usage threshold, the method includes generating software management action. The usage threshold being based on the software parameter. Responsive to a state at a management device, the method includes implementing the software management action to remotely modify at least one aspect of the managed device.

Abstract: A method, system, and program product, the method comprising: (1) aggregated account information FDIC aggregated deposit accounts held in a plurality of banks; (2) client account information: (1) obtaining a client available deposit amount, Di; (2) determining, a bank number tier, Ti, for the client account, from among a plurality of tiers based, at least in part, on a level of funds associated with the respective client or relative to tier ranges, wherein each tier has a number of banks associated therewith or a function for computing the number of banks associated therewith; (3) allocating the client available deposit amount, Di, across a number of banks, NT, equal to the number associated electronically with the tier, Ti; and generating data to transfer funds to or from one or more of the banks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for version control of pipelined enterprise software are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: store information for executable code of software applications that are installed and executable by users, receive first user input from a first user that represents selection by the first user of a first software pipeline for execution; receive second user input from a second user that represents a second selection by the second user of a second software pipeline for execution, wherein the second software pipeline includes different versions of software applications that are included in the first software pipeline; facilitate execution of the first software pipeline for the first user; and facilitate execution of the second software pipeline for the second user at the same time as the execution of the first software pipeline for the first user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for version control of pipelined enterprise software are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: store information for executable code of software applications that are installed and executable by users, receive first user input from a first user that represents selection by the first user of a first software pipeline for execution; receive second user input from a second user that represents a second selection by the second user of a second software pipeline for execution, wherein the second software pipeline includes different versions of software applications that are included in the first software pipeline; facilitate execution of the first software pipeline for the first user; and facilitate execution of the second software pipeline for the second user at the same time as the execution of the first software pipeline for the first user.