Abstract: A method comprises receiving, at a host, a request to set new service configuration information for a target service in a distributed computing environment; retrieving a current revision identifier of a current revision of service configuration information for the target service from a revision index key in a local replica of a configuration store, the revision index key storing one or more key-value pairs, a key in a specific key-value pair identifying the target service; assigning a new revision identifier based on the current revision identifier; writing the new service configuration information into a new revision of the service configuration information in the local replica; updating the revision index key in an atomic compare-and-swap operation, the compare comprising verifying that the current revision identifier in the revision index key has remained the same since the retrieving, the swap comprising updating the specific key-value pair with the new revision identifier.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a system and method for controlling film thickness, and a film deposition system and method using same. In one such embodiments, a vapour deposition system for spatially controlling a deposited film thickness on a substrate comprises: an emission source; a substrate holder; and a translatable shutter comprising a flux barrier disposed between said emission source and the substrate and operable to translate said flux barrier through a deposition flux according to a designated linear translation profile designated to spatially control the deposited film thickness.

Abstract: A cabinet may include a top surface and a front side allowing access to an interior of the cabinet. The cabinet may also include a front panel, which may have a flat surface that is larger than the top surface. The front panel may be pivotable between a first configuration, in which the front panel is a vertical panel closing the front side, and a second configuration, in which the front panel forms a horizontal table top.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that include an order and/or quote engine that automatically adjusts bid, ask, or any other type of order prices to reflect some or all of the costs associated with a trade in an underlying item between a particular party receiving the order or orders accounting for specific costs associated with the party receiving the orders and in certain instances specific costs between the party receiving the order and the party submitting the order.

Abstract: A drilling system and method may be used with a drilling rig for tracking one or more drill string components relative to one or more blockages, obstacles, and/or other conditions that may affect the progress of the drill string components within the borehole and/or during travelling into and/or out of the borehole. An output response may be generated based on the tracking of the drill string components, and the output response may include, but is not limited to, controlling one or more pieces of drilling equipment, controlling a drilling process, and/or generating a visualization of a status of the drill string components.

Abstract: An enterprise system may include one or more devices that perform respective operations of an enterprise and a sustainability platform system to determine a sentiment regarding input data by monitoring one or more input data sources based on monitoring parameters associated with aspects of sustainability of the enterprise. Additionally, the sustainability platform system may determine if changes to the input data are likely to have occurred based on the sentiment, and, if so, trigger a data search for the new input data. The sustainability platform system may also obtain the new input data via the input data sources based on the data search, generate one or more sustainability action plans for improving sustainability parameters of the enterprise based on the new input data, and send one or more commands to the devices to adjust their respective operations according to the one or more sustainability action plans.

Abstract: A livestock water fountain comprises a first water chamber, a water inlet near the bottom of the first water chamber, and a thermostat in the first water chamber position above the inlet adjacent a preset low-water level in the chamber so as to measure the temperature of the water near the surface of the water. The fountain maybe divided into dual chambers with a wall having a lower passageway for fluid communication which can be plugged to limit water to one of the chambers when water consumption decreases in cold weather.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polynucleic acid molecules, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein enables remediation of outlier DNS requests using tiered remedial actions. In a particular example, a method provides grouping DNS requests into one or more groups based on characteristics of the DNS requests and identifying an outlier request of the DNS requests. The outlier request is one of the DNS requests that is not included in the one or more groups. The method further provides determining a remedial action from tiered remedial actions for the outlier request based on a distance of the outlier request to the one or more groups. The tiered remedial actions correspond to different distances. The method provides performing the remedial action.

Abstract: A cartridge, including a cartridge frame, formations on the cartridge frame for mounting the cartridge frame in a fixed position to an apparatus frame, a contactor support structure, a contactor interface on the contactor support structure, a plurality of terminals, held by the contactor support structure, for contacting contacts on a device, and a plurality of conductors, held by the contactor support structure, connecting the interface to the terminals.

Abstract: A shower head including first and second coupling elements. One of the coupling elements is a male coupling element and the other coupling element is a female coupling element. The male coupling element is inserted into the female coupling element, and when attached, the male coupling element is overlapped by the female coupling element.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for checking whether a presently active automated and/or assisted driving mode of a first vehicle, which travels along a travel route by way of the driving mode, is being operated within an operational design domain (ODD) boundary of an ODD of the driving mode, wherein a measurement of ODD features marking the ODD boundary is carried out in an environment of the first vehicle by way of at least one environment sensor. The measurement is carried out by way of at least one second vehicle driving ahead of the first vehicle on the travel route, and is carried out by a back-end server that couples the at least one second vehicle to the first vehicle via respective communication links, wherein measured ODD features are gathered, and/or an ODD monitoring routine is carried out.

Abstract: A gas monitoring system for detecting chemical substances in a gas comprising a Raman spectrometer comprising: an excitation source of light, a hollow core optical fiber having a longitudinal axis, a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, an outer surface and an inner hollow core surface, the hollow core optical fiber being configured to: receive in its hollow core the gas to be monitored, receive at its first or its second longitudinal end light emitted by the excitation source of light, and transmit at its first or its second longitudinal end a Raman light when being illuminated by the received light. The system also includes a detector, and a transmission optical fiber coupled to the first longitudinal end and/or to the second longitudinal end of the hollow core optical fiber.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an article with a liquid-impregnated surface, the surface having a matrix of features thereupon, spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, and preferable also a thin film thereupon. The surface provides the article with advantageous non-wetting properties. Compared to previous non-wetting surfaces, which include a gas (e.g., air) entrained within surface textures, these liquid-impregnated surfaces are resistant to impalement and frost formation, and are therefore more robust.

Abstract: Processing gesture input includes obtaining hand tracking data for a first hand based on one or more camera frames, detecting a first input gesture by the first hand based on the hand tracking data, and determining whether the first hand is in an active state. An input action associated with the first gesture is initiated in accordance with a determination that the first hand is in the active state. If, while the hand is in an active state, a determination is made that the inactive criterion is satisfied, then the first hand is transitioned to an inactive state.

Abstract: Balloon catheters for delivery of prosthetic hear valves are provided. The balloon catheters are configured to deploy a prosthetic heart valve through inflation. The balloon catheters are further configured with one or more retention bumpers to reduce or prevent migration of the prosthetic heart valve during delivery. Balloon catheters described herein are configured with substantially incompressible retention bumpers that promote longitudinal inflation fluid flow.

Abstract: A method of installing an electrical wiring harness in a vehicle, wherein the electrical wiring harness has at least one branch circuit terminated by an electrical connector includes the steps of wrapping the at least one branch circuit around a wire spool configured to be picked up and manipulated by a robotic arm having a gripping mechanism, placing the electrical wiring harness within the vehicle; and grasping the wire spool with the gripping mechanism while simultaneously moving the robotic arm and rotating the wire spool with the gripping mechanism to pay out a desired length of the at least one branch circuit. An apparatus for performing this method and an electrical wiring harness well suited for use with this method is also described herein.

Abstract: The ballistic system described in the present disclosure may be used in vehicle settings and by a user as a shield. The ballistic system may comprise a cover, a headrest hood, and an armor system. The ballistic system may include one or more attachment devices or straps. The ballistic system may include a handle and an accessory panel. A portion of the ballistic system may be installed in the seat back pocket of a car. The ballistic systems described herein may be deployed by a user.

Abstract: A communication system includes a receiver device having a continuous time linear equalizer circuitry. The continuous time linear equalizer circuitry includes first gain circuitry, second gain circuitry, second gain circuitry a first capacitor, a first resistive element, a first inductor, and a second resistive element. The first gain circuitry and the second gain circuitry receive an input signal. The first capacitor is connected between an output of the first gain circuitry and an output of the second gain circuitry. The first resistive element is connected between the output of the first gain circuitry and the output of the second gain circuitry. The first inductor is connected to the output of the first gain circuitry, the first capacitor, and the first resistive element. The second resistive element is connected in parallel with the first inductor.

Abstract: Organic redox-active polymer-based electrodes for electrochemical cells and electrochemical cells (e.g., aqueous electrochemical cells) comprising them are presented herein. Additionally, methods of preparation of the same are presented.