Abstract: A method and apparatus for a distributed service provider system performing authentication for access to, and deletion of, user data, is described. The method may include monitoring service system responses to requests for user data associated with a user identifier. The method may further include ordering the monitored user data based on one or more of a sensitivity level and a veracity level associated with each of the monitored user data, and filtering out user data from the monitored user data that is not suitable for presenting to the user for identity verification. Furthermore, the method can include selecting a subset of the filtered user data for a series of identity verification questions for generating and transmitting, to the user system, a series of security verification questions, each security verification question based on one of the selected subset of the filtered user data.

Abstract: A mobile power station is disclosed. The mobile power station includes an enclosure configured to be mounted on a wheeled chassis; an electrical system positioned in the enclosure, the electrical system including an electrical storage unit and is configured to receive and supply electric energy; and at least one charging bank electrically connected to the electrical system, the at least one charging bank configured to transmit electric energy from the electrical system to an electric device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a distributed service provider system performing authentication for access to, and deletion of, user data, is described. The method may include monitoring service system responses to requests for user data associated with a user identifier. The method may further include ordering the monitored user data based on one or more of a sensitivity level and a veracity level associated with each of the monitored user data, and filtering out user data from the monitored user data that is not suitable for presenting to the user for identity verification. Furthermore, the method can include selecting a subset of the filtered user data for a series of identity verification questions for generating and transmitting, to the user system, a series of security verification questions, each security verification question based on one of the selected subset of the filtered user data.

Abstract: A lockable equipment rack configured to secure equipment, such as a backpack blower, thereto. The lockable equipment rack, designed to fit multiple backpack blower equipment styles without the need of additional brackets or parts, comprises a locking rack body configured to maintain equipment in a secured position when engaged therewith. The locking rack body comprises an upper shaft configured to engage with at least one first portion of said equipment; a lower shaft configured to engage with at least one second portion of said equipment; upper and lower equipment securing members; and a locking unit configured to maintain the upper equipment securing member in a locked or unlocked position, and having a locking rack body upper shaft contacting member configured to engage with the locking rack body upper shaft in a locked position, and disengage with the locking rack body upper shaft in an unlocked position.

Abstract: A paint station may include a frame with a table attached to it. A track may run along the length of the table. A bridge may be connected to the track and may move along the track. The bridge may extend across the width of the table. A painting component may be attached to the bridge and may move along the bridge. Therefore the painting component may run along two axes over the table. A computer may be connected to the paint station to direct the movement of the painting component along the two axes. A user may place a clothing apparel on the table and may input a command to paint a desired design on the clothing apparel.

Abstract: A paint station may include a frame with a table attached to it. A track may run along the length of the table. A bridge may be connected to the track and may move along the track. The bridge may extend across the width of the table. A painting component may be attached to the bridge and may move along the bridge. Therefore the painting component may run along two axes over the table. A computer may be connected to the paint station to direct the movement of the painting component along the two axes. A user may place a clothing apparel on the table and may input a command to paint a desired design on the clothing apparel.

Abstract: A method for fabricating infrared sensors is disclosed. a chalcogenide layer is initially deposited on a substrate. A group of vias is then formed within the chalcogenide layer. After the vias have been converted to a group of studs, a vanadium oxide layer is deposited on the chalcogenide layer covering the studs. Next, the vanadium oxide layer is separated into multiple vanadium oxide membranes. After the chalcogenide layer has been removed, each of the vanadium oxide membranes is allowed to be freestanding while only supported by a corresponding one of the studs. The vanadium oxide membranes will be used as infrared sensors.

Abstract: A memory or switching device includes a mesa and a first electrode conforming to said mesa. The device also includes a second electrode and a phase-change or switching material disposed between said first and second electrodes. The phase-change or switching material is in electrical communication with the first and second electrodes at a first contact region and a second contact region respectively. Also described is a method for making a memory or switching device. The method includes providing a first insulator and configuring the first insulator to provide a mesa. A first conductive layer is provided conforming to the mesa. A phase-change or switching material is provided over a portion of the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer is provided over the phase-change or switching material.

Abstract: A memory or switching device includes a mesa and a first electrode conforming to said mesa. The device also includes a second electrode and a phase-change or switching material disposed between said first and second electrodes. The phase-change or switching material is in electrical communication with the first and second electrodes at a first contact region and a second contact region respectively. Also described is a method for making a memory or switching device. The method includes providing a first insulator and configuring the first insulator to provide a mesa. A first conductive layer is provided conforming to the mesa. A phase-change or switching material is provided over a portion of the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer is provided over the phase-change or switching material.

Abstract: A memory or switching device includes a mesa and a first electrode conforming to said mesa. The device also includes a second electrode and a phase-change or switching material disposed between said first and second electrodes. The phase-change or switching material is in electrical communication with the first and second electrodes at a first contact region and a second contact region respectively. Also described is a method for making a memory or switching device. The method includes providing a first insulator and configuring the first insulator to provide a mesa. A first conductive layer is provided conforming to the mesa. A phase-change or switching material is provided over a portion of the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer is provided over the phase-change or switching material.

Abstract: A memory or switching device includes a mesa and a first electrode conforming to said mesa. The device also includes a second electrode and a phase-change or switching material disposed between said first and second electrodes. The phase-change or switching material is in electrical communication with the first and second electrodes at a first contact region and a second contact region respectively. Also described is a method for making a memory or switching device. The method includes providing a first insulator and configuring the first insulator to provide a mesa. A first conductive layer is provided conforming to the mesa. A phase-change or switching material is provided over a portion of the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer is provided over the phase-change or switching material.

Abstract: Storage devices allow for the efficient storage of objects which include a substantially cylindrical member such as a fishing rod. The storage device includes a support member which is coupled to a retaining member. The retaining member includes multiple protruding members positioned substantially perpendicular to the support member to form multiple tapered slots which can have openings of varying widths. The substantially cylindrical member of an object is inserted into the tapered slot to create a friction fit to retain the object in a substantially vertical position.