Abstract: An identity service in a cloud environment is communicatively coupled to a proxy key vault in the cloud environment and to an external key manager (EKM) located outside of the cloud environment. The identity service receives a token request for a communication credential from the proxy key vault and verifies the request based on a client credential associated with the proxy key vault. The identity service generates the client credential and signs the communication credential with a private key associated with the EKM. The identify service transmits the signed communication credential to the proxy key vault. The communication credential can be used to substantiate cryptographic operation requests to the EKM.

Abstract: A key management service (KMS) in a cloud computing environment has an internal vault for cryptographic operations by an internal cryptographic key within the cloud environment and a proxy key vault communicatively coupled to an external key manager (EKM) that stores an external cryptographic key. The KMS uses a provider-agnostic application program interface (API) that permits the cloud service customer to use the same interface request and format for cryptographic operation requests regardless of whether the request is for an operation directed to an internal vault or to an external vault and regardless of the particular vendor of the external key management service operating on the external hardware device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable storage media are disclosed for generating multicolor strokes along paths in digital vector images. The disclosed system receives a digital vector image including a path, the digital vector image presented on a graphical user interface. The disclosed system receives input(s) to one or more graphical user interface elements indicating color region profiles corresponding to portions of the path for generating a multicolor stroke within the digital vector image. The disclosed system generates, utilizing the color region profiles, a color region stack including a rendering order of one or more colors by merging the color region profiles according to the portions of the path. The disclosed system also utilizes the color region stack to generate, along the path, the multicolor stroke by generating gradient stops representing the one or more colors along the path according to the rendering order.

Abstract: A clipping system includes an adapter mounted on an insertion device and a clip including first and second jaws connected via hinges so that the first and second jaws are movable between an insertion configuration and an initial deployed configuration. A deployment member is configured to move the clip distally over and off of the adapter so that, as the clip leaves the adapter, the clip moves from the insertion configuration to the initial deployed configuration. An extending member is releasably coupled to the clip and movably connected to the adapter, and is configured to permit the withdrawal of the adapter away from the clip while the extending member remains coupled to the clip to place the system in a review configuration. The extending member is operable to retract the clip over the adapter, freeing the clip from tissue on which it had been clipped.

Abstract: A suction device configured to simultaneously draw in fluid and expel fluid. The suction device may comprise a barrel defining a cavity and extending from a first end to a second end. A first fluid inlet may be adjacent the first end of the barrel and a second fluid inlet adjacent the second end of the barrel and a first fluid outlet may be adjacent the first end of the barrel and a second fluid outlet adjacent the second end of the barrel. A plunger may be slideably disposed within the cavity of the barrel with a handle assembly operably coupled thereto. A actuation of the handle assembly may be configured to move the plunger within the cavity between the first end and the second end of the barrel.

Abstract: An electronic gaming device including a first display device, a second display device, a memory device with instructions stored thereon, and a processor is described. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine a first game outcome for an electronic game wherein the first game outcome is associated with a first historical event and cause display of the first historical event on the first display device. The instructions also cause the processor to determine that the first display device is one of defective or disconnected, determine a second game outcome for the electronic game wherein the second game outcome is associated with a second historical event, and automatically cause display of the second historical event on the second display device.

Abstract: A device includes a cap, a patch deployment mechanism, and a therapeutic patch. The cap includes a wall defining a chamber with an open distal end. The mechanism is slidably received within the chamber in an insertion configuration and includes proximal and distal members coupled by bowing members. The bowing members expand radially outward relative to the insertion configuration when longitudinally compressed via movement of the distal member toward the proximal member. The patch is wrapped around the mechanism and is forced radially outward into contact with and adhere to a target portion of tissue when the mechanism is longitudinally compressed and the bowing members are radially expanded. The mechanism is to radially retracted after the patch has been adhered to the portion, from a deployed configuration to the insertion configuration to separate the patch from the mechanism leaving the patch in a desired position adhered to the portion.

Abstract: A clipping system includes an adapter and a clip. The proximal portion of the adapter extends along a first longitudinal axis. The distal portion of the adapter includes a cylinder extending along a second longitudinal axis that extends substantially perpendicular relative to the first axis. The clip includes first and second pairs of arms and first and second jaws. Proximal ends of the first arms are connected via a first hinge. Proximal ends of the second arms are connected via a second hinge. The first jaw extends between distal ends of a first one of the first arms and a first one of the second arms. The second jaw extends between distal ends of a second one of the first arms and a second one of the second arms so that the jaws are movable relative to one another between open and closed configurations.

Abstract: A medical device includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and an articulation member integral with or attached to a distal end of the shaft. The articulation member includes a first portion coupled to a second portion, the second portion is receivable in a slot defined by the first portion, and the handle is coupled to each of the first portion and the second portion and to articulate the first portion independently of articulating the second portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media that share digital design documents efficiently across computer networks through size agnostic moment in time review artifacts. In particular, the disclosed systems utilize multifurcated digital repositories to provide a streamlined approach to generating size-agnostic links for sharing digital design documents across client devices. The disclosed systems can generate a link to a multifurcated digital repository which displays a low-resolution rendition of the current version of a document on the client device while updating the multifurcated digital repository with a full-resolution rendition of the document.

Abstract: A method of accessing data from a data storage device includes transmitting a request including a first part to the data storage device, based on availability of memory in host device. The first part includes data access information and one or more parameters for accessing data from data storage device. The method further includes receiving a first notification from the data storage device, indicating a transfer of the data to a storage buffer associated with the data storage device. The method further includes accessing the data from the data storage device by transmitting second part of request to the data storage device. The second part includes buffer information associated with a host buffer of host device. The data is transferred by the data storage device from the storage buffer to the host buffer of host device using buffer information.

Abstract: A medical device may include a handle and an end cap. The handle may include a first movable body and a stationary body. The end cap may include an outer portion, an inner portion disposed within the outer portion, and at least one biasing member. The outer portion may define a receptacle configured to contain a material. The inner portion may be proximal to the receptacle, within the outer portion, and coupled to the first movable body by at least one control element. The biasing member(s) may be disposed between a proximal face of the inner portion and a distal face of a proximal wall of the outer portion. Accordingly, movement of the first movable body relative to the stationary body moves the inner portion relative to the outer portion. Movement of the inner portion may be configured to deliver the material.

Abstract: A medical device, for example a delivery catheter, may include a handle portion, a shaft portion extending distally from the handle portion, a deployment mechanism, and an actuation member positioned on the handle portion. The shaft portion may include a working channel and a distal tip portion having a payload chamber configured to receive a payload, such as a bio-absorbable foam. The distal tip portion may be operatively connected to the working channel. The deployment mechanism may be positioned in the working channel, and may be operable to deploy the payload out from the distal tip portion. The actuation member may be actuatable to operate the deployment mechanism.

Abstract: Computerized systems and methods are provided to intelligently and dynamically manage a data center comprising at least one server and at least one central manager. The central manager is programmed to access the at least one server on a predetermined schedule to determine whether at least one application is functioning properly by determining a functionality level. Alternatively, the central manager determines whether the at least one server is actively used by determining an activity level for the server. Based on the central manager's determinations, the system dynamically adjusts the power level of the server, resulting in reduced power consumption and a reduction in wasted resources and unnecessary processing power in the management of servers in a data center.

Abstract: A device includes a processor or integrated circuit package and at least one MEMS device coupled to the processor or integrated circuit package. The at least one MEMS device includes a first arm, a second arm, at least one permanent magnet, a fan structure, and a coil. The second arm is coupled to, and is spaced apart from, the first arm. The at least one permanent magnet is coupled to the first arm. The fan structure is coupled to, and extends in cantilever manner from, the second arm. The coil is disposed on or within the fan. Thus, when the coil is electrically energized, a Lorentz force is generated that causes the fan structure to vibrate relative to the at least one permanent magnet and relative to the processor, to thereby cool the processor or integrated circuit package.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a microorganism and expression cassette useful for biologically producing PHA ho-mopolymers and/or PHA copolymers, including PHB-co-MCL copolymers of controllable or predetermined composition. In embodiments, the present disclosure provides a nucleic acid construct suitable for use in a microorganism and/or expression cassette including a nucleic acid construct including: one or more genes comprising a phaJ4 gene, a phaA gene, a phaB gene, a phaC1 gene, or combinations thereof; a cDNA that encodes one or more proteins comprising an enoyl-CoA hydratase 2, a ?-ketothiolase, an acetoacetyl-CoA reductase, a type II poly hydroxyalkanoate synthase, or combinations thereof; or one or more nucleic acid sequences that encode one or more proteins including an enoyl-CoA hydratase 2, a ?-ketothiolase, an acetoacetyl-CoA reductase, a type II poly hydroxyalkanoate synthase, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Beam and antenna array split configuration optimization is disclosed. A network node device generates a beam dictionary defining a set of beams. The network node device estimates a traffic density distribution for a radio channel based on obtained channel quality information. The network node device determines, for each of at least two array split configurations associated with a transceiver antenna array of the network node device, a set of optimal beams from the beam dictionary that optimizes a utility function, based on the estimated traffic density distribution. The network node device selects an array split configuration that maximizes the utility function across a coverage area of a radio cell associated with the network node device. The network node device applies the selected array split configuration to the transceiver antenna array in response to evaluating that the selected array split configuration improves downlink performance.

Abstract: A medical device may comprise a handle having a fluid source, a conduit coupled to the handle, and a distal portion coupled to a distal end of the conduit. The distal portion may comprise an outer portion defining a lumen and an inner portion. The inner portion may be disposed within the lumen if the outer portion. The inner portion may define a cavity having a distal opening. The cavity may be configured to contain a material. In a first configuration of the distal portion, the material is disposed within the inner portion. Delivery of a fluid from the fluid source into the lumen of the outer portion transitions the distal portion from the first configuration to a second configuration and causes the inner portion to move distally relative to the outer portion and deliver at least a portion of the material.

Abstract: A device includes a flexible sheath, a member, an expansion device, and a therapeutic patch. The sheath has a length selected to extend from a distal end which, when the device is in operative configuration, is adjacent to the target site, to a proximal end. The member extends through the sheath from a proximal end to a distal end. The expansion device is coupled to and extends distally from a distal end of the member. The patch is wrapped around the expansion device and forced radially outward into contact with and adhere to a first target portion of tissue when the expansion device is moved to deployed configuration. The expansion device is movable, after the patch has been adhered to the portion as desired, from deployed configuration to insertion configuration to separate the patch from the expansion device leaving the patch in a desired position adhered to the portion.

Abstract: A medical device may comprise: a handle including an actuator, an end container configured to be coupled to a distal end of another medical device, the end container including a cavity including a movable portion, at least one channel, and a distal opening; a control element coupling the actuator to the movable portion of the end container. A proximal movement of the actuator may move the movable portion of the end container proximally within the cavity of the end container. The cavity may be configured to hold a fluid, and the proximal movement of the movable portion is configured to apply a compressive force to the fluid so that the fluid is expelled distally through the distal opening.