Abstract: An approach is provided for distributing a root key to a hardware security module (HSM) of an HSM cluster. A signed first command is transmitted to a source HSM to create a master key. A fingerprint of the master key is received in a response signed by the source HSM using a module signing key hardcoded into the source HSM at manufacturing time. A second command is transmitted to a first HSM to generate an importer key pair. A request is transmitted to the source HSM to create and export a wrapped master key. The master key wrapped with a transport key is received. The wrapped master key is transmitted to the first HSM. The master key is activated in the first HSM.

Abstract: Implementations are described herein for provisioning a device such as a DCN with configuration data for operation on a process automation network using an “out-of-band” communication channel. In various implementations, a temporary out-of-band communication channel may be established between a first and second DCNs. The out-of-band communication channel may be distinct from a process automation network through which the first DCN is to be communicatively coupled with other process automation nodes of a process automation system. Provisioning data may be transmitted from the second DCN to the first DCN over the temporary out-of-band communication channel. The provisioning data may include: information technology (IT) configuration data and operational technology (OT) configuration data. Subsequent to the transmitting, the temporary out-of-band communication channel may be closed.

Abstract: A velocity control-based robotic system is disclosed. In various embodiments, sensor data is received from one or more sensors deployed in a physical space in which a robot is located. A processor is used to determine based at least in part on the sensor data an at least partly velocity-based trajectory along which to move an element comprising the robot. A command to implement the velocity-based trajectory is sent to the robot.

Abstract: Implementations are described herein for commissioning a device such as a distributed control node (DCN) for operation with a process automation system (PAS) using a portable setup device (PSD) and an “out-of-band” communication channel. In various implementations, static information conveyed by a passive data store of the DCN may be used to establish an out-of-band communication channel between the DCN and PSD. The out-of-band communication channel may be distinct from a process automation network through which the DCN is to be communicatively coupled with other process automation nodes of the PAS. The DCN may be commissioned to the process automation system by exchanging operational technology (OT) data between the DCN and the PSD via the out-of-band communication channel to enable the DCN to cooperate with one or more of the other process automation nodes on the process automation network to implement an at least partially automated process.

Abstract: A formulation for cellulosic materials comprises a polyvinyl alcohol terpolymer comprising a polyvinyl alcohol modified with about 1 mol % to about 10 mol % of a hydrophilic comonomer, and with about 1 mol % to about 5 mol % of a hydrophobic comonomer, and having a degree of hydrolysis of about 92% to about 98%.

Abstract: Disclosed are 13N-oxytocin molecules, methods of manufacture of 13N-oxytocin molecules and methods of use of 13N-oxytocin molecules in the determination of the distribution and kinetics of 13N-oxytocin molecules after craniofacial or other application methods.

Abstract: A launching catheter for targeting a second vessel from a first vessel includes a catheter including a proximal portion and a distal portion including a needle aperture and a flat rectangular radiopaque marker. The flat rectangular radiopaque marker disappears under fluoroscopy upon rotation to provide information about rotational alignment of the launching catheter. The launching catheter includes a needle configured to extend through the needle aperture. A method of aligning the catheter includes rotating the catheter in a first blood vessel until the marker has a thickness (e.g., minimal thickness) under fluoroscopy. The thickness indicates rotational alignment of the catheter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for broadcasting data streams. The CDN allows a streamer to stream live (in realtime) on a network(s), such as the Internet, for a live audience to view and to interact with the live entertainment. Each of the broadcast clients send data streams to the CDN via an input node, wherein the CDN output a selected media stream to one or more selected viewing clients via the output node. The architecture of the CDN contains one or more System Racks. Each of the System Racks contains multiple media channels. In operation, the data stream of a broadcasting client is sent to the CDN and distributed into selected channels. The data streams in each of the selected channels are outputted to viewing clients of a corresponding type.

Abstract: Metallization of semiconductor substrates using a laser beam, and the resulting structures, e.g., micro-electronic devices, semiconductor substrates and/or solar cells, solar cell circuit, solar cell strings, and solar cell arrays are described. A solar cell string can include a plurality of solar cells. The plurality of solar cells can include a substrate and a plurality of semiconductor regions disposed in or above the substrate. A plurality of conductive contact structures is electrically connected to the plurality semiconductor regions. Each conductive contact structure includes a locally deposited metal portion disposed in contact with a corresponding one of the semiconductor regions.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, techniques for sharing content associated with network applications. For instance, a user may want to share content for a network application, such as a game stream for a gaming application. As such, system(s) may launch a broadcasting session on a first virtual server and launch the network application on a second virtual server. The first virtual server may then receive content data representing states of the network application from the second virtual server. Additionally, the first virtual server may receive video data representing the user and/or audio data representing user speech from a user device. The first virtual server may then generate broadcasting data using the content data, the video data, and the audio data. After generating the broadcasting data, the system(s) may send the broadcasting data to one or more computing devices associated with a user account.

Abstract: Implementations are directed to receiving a first set of images included in a first video captured by a camera that monitors a human performing a task; processing the first set of images using a first machine learning (ML) model to determine whether the first set of images depicts a gesture that is included in a predefined set of gestures; in response to determining that the first set of images depicts a gesture included in a predefined set of gestures, processing a second set of images included in the first video using a second ML model to determine a first gesture type of the gesture; comparing the first gesture type with a first expected gesture type to determine whether performance of the task conforms to a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the task; and providing feedback representative of a comparison result in a user interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system of an accessory for animals, wherein the accessory comprises: —a refillable device for spraying an active agent, the device comprising a container for the active agent and a nebulizer body with a controllable spray mechanism; —at least one sensor acquiring measurements relating to the animal wearing the accessory or to the environment thereof; and wherein said control system comprises: —a reception unit for receiving data including first data acquired by the at least one sensor; —a determination unit for calculating a risk of infestation of the animal by a parasite according to the data received and determining a control law of the spray mechanism according to the risk of infestation thus calculated, so as to obtain a determined control law; and—a transmission unit for sending the determined control law to the spray mechanism.

Abstract: System and method for systematically changing the color of lighting associated with a peripheral device (e.g., NFC device) based on the status or condition of the machine (e.g., EGM) to which it is connected and/or the status of another peripheral device connected to the machine. The system and method permit the operator of the machine to program unique illumination schemes corresponding to various machine and/or peripheral conditions. For example, the peripheral device may be illuminated with a unique color for each of a bill validator being offline, a cashbox being near full and a player being near to earning a promotion. The system and method may also be used to visually communicate information related to player tracking, mobile wallet, security issues and any other information concerning a EGM, player or casino.

Abstract: Implementations for receiving first user input representative of a first accuracy-to-resource value for an AI model, determining a first training recipe for training of the AI model, the first training recipe including a first set of reduction strategies to be performed during training of the AI model, the first training recipe being determined through genetic search of an initial population to provide an updated population, the first set of reduction strategies being selected from the updated population, providing the first training recipe for training of the AI model to provide a first trained version of the AI model at least partially by executing one or more of pruning and quantization during training of the AI model, and outputting the first trained version of the AI model for inference.

Abstract: Implementations include receiving an image of an object; obtaining a reconstructed image by processing the image through a ML model; obtaining a gradient difference image by comparing the image to the reconstructed image; generating an output image at least partially by suppressing non-significant regions representing non-significant anomalies from the gradient difference image using a non-significant suppression (NSS) map; determining whether an anomaly is depicted in the output image; and in response to determining that an anomaly is depicted in the output image, sending an alert indicating that the object is defective.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for data management are described. A database for managing one or more subscriptions to a cloud service that provides computing resources may be generated. The database may include multiple tables corresponding to multiple geographic regions. Based on the subscriptions, the tables may be updated to reflect respective computing resource allotments for respective geographic regions. A request to apply a software-as-a-service product to customer data may be received from a geographic region. In response to the request, available computing resources for the geographic region may be identified and a determine of whether to configure the available computing resources for the instantiation of the software-as-a-service product instance may be determined. Based on the determining, an indication of whether the software-as-a-service product instance is initiated may be provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for effecting secure transactions are described. A processing device, when executing computer-executable instructions: receives from a requesting entity computing system a transaction request for a payload. The transaction request is transmitted to delivery entity computing system associated with a delivery entity identifier and geographic location. An encryption key, random number and a unique request identifier are generated and transmitted to requesting and delivery entity computing systems. In response to receiving a delivery transaction confirmation from the delivery entity computing system, the processing device verifies the secure transaction. After receiving a requestor transaction confirmation from the requesting entity computing system (indicating a verified transfer of the payload), a payload reimbursement is transferred to a delivery transaction account from a requestor transaction account.

Abstract: An optical article that includes an optical element and an anisotropic coating layer formed over at least a portion of the optical element. The anisotropic coating layer can include a first light-influencing zone comprising at least one first anisotropic material and a second light-influencing zone comprising at least one second anisotropic material. The at least one of the first light-influencing zone and the second light-influencing zone further include at least one dichroic material and/or at least one photochromic-dichroic material such that the first light-influencing zone and the second light-influencing zone exhibit a different color property, a different photochromic-dichroic reversible change, a different amount of polarization, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Implementations are described herein for leveraging an “out-of-band” communication channel between nodes of a process automation system. In various implementations, an out-of-band communication channel may be established between two or more process automation nodes of a process automation system. The out-of-band communication channel may be outside of a process automation network through which the two or more process automation nodes are communicatively coupled with other process automation nodes of the process automation system. The two or more process automation nodes may cooperate with one or more of the other process automation nodes to implement an at least partially automated process. One or more characteristics of the process automation system may be monitored, and based on the monitoring, traffic may be selectively diverted from the process automation network to the out-of-band communication channel.