Abstract: Controlling power consumption at an IHS, including receiving electrical power associated with an initial voltage at a first time; determining that the IHS is to enter a low-power state, and in response: adjusting an UVP parameter for the electrical power from a first voltage to a second voltage, the second voltage less than the first voltage, the second voltage based on the low-power state; adjusting an OCP parameter for the electrical power from a first amperage to a second amperage, the second amperage less than the first amperage, the second amperage based on the low-power state; trimming the initial voltage of the electrical power to a trimmed voltage, the trimmed voltage less the initial voltage and greater than the second voltage; adjusting the power state of the IHS to the low-power state; receiving the electrical power having the trimmed voltage at a second time after the first time.

Abstract: Controlling power consumption at an IHS, including receiving electrical power associated with an initial voltage at a first time; determining that the IHS is to enter a low-power state, and in response: adjusting an UVP parameter for the electrical power from a first voltage to a second voltage, the second voltage less than the first voltage, the second voltage based on the low-power state; adjusting an OCP parameter for the electrical power from a first amperage to a second amperage, the second amperage less than the first amperage, the second amperage based on the low-power state; trimming the initial voltage of the electrical power to a trimmed voltage, the trimmed voltage less the initial voltage and greater than the second voltage; adjusting the power state of the IHS to the low-power state; receiving the electrical power having the trimmed voltage at a second time after the first time.

Abstract: An example computing device includes a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions and a processor to execute the instructions. The instructions are executable to detect a hardware configuration of the computing device by identifying hardware components within the computing device and determine an expected acoustic noise emission of the computing device based on the hardware configuration. The instructions are also executable to select a default operating mode of the computing device based on the hardware configuration and set the computing device to the default operating mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to computing a maturity measurement for a computer system. Examples can include generating and outputting to an I/O device, a user interface including a plurality of user input fields for receiving the likelihood and/or impact of a plurality of pre-defined potential events related to a plurality of pre-defined potential vulnerabilities related to a computer system. Examples can also include receiving, via the user interface, a risk profile including the likelihood and/or impact for each event of a selected group of events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events. Examples can also include computing a maturity measurement for the computer system using the risk profile and a database. The database can include information for a set of practices and relationships between practices the set of practices and events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events.

Abstract: A method for increasing power supply voltage in an information handling system in a normal mode with a first peak voltage comprises, in response to receiving a request for a higher peak voltage, an embedded controller (EC) receiving information associated with the application including a request for power at a higher peak voltage, a housekeeping IC communicating a signal to a PWM IC to increase voltage supplied to the information handling system to the higher peak voltage, the PWM IC converting from the PSU to the higher peak voltage and starting a timer with a defined time period. If no additional requests for operating at the higher peak voltage are received before the time period expires, the PWM IC communicates a signal that power will stop being supplied at the higher peak voltage, and the information handling system returns to operating in the normal mode at the first peak voltage.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to computing a maturity measurement for a computer system. Examples can include generating and outputting to an I/O device, a user interface including a plurality of user input fields for receiving the likelihood and/or impact of a plurality of pre-defined potential events related to a plurality of pre-defined potential vulnerabilities related to a computer system. Examples can also include receiving, via the user interface, a risk profile including the likelihood and/or impact for each event of a selected group of events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events. Examples can also include computing a maturity measurement for the computer system using the risk profile and a database. The database can include information for a set of practices and relationships between practices the set of practices and events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events.

Abstract: A method for increasing power supply voltage in an information handling system in a normal mode with a first peak voltage comprises, in response to receiving a request for a higher peak voltage, an embedded controller (EC) receiving information associated with the application including a request for power at a higher peak voltage, a housekeeping IC communicating a signal to a PWM IC to increase voltage supplied to the information handling system to the higher peak voltage, the PWM IC converting from the PSU to the higher peak voltage and starting a timer with a defined time period. If no additional requests for operating at the higher peak voltage are received before the time period expires, the PWM IC communicates a signal that power will stop being supplied at the higher peak voltage, and the information handling system returns to operating in the normal mode at the first peak voltage.

Abstract: A method 10 for processing hydrocarbons for recycling includes the steps of: a) heating solid and/or liquid hydrocarbons in a chamber 16 in the absence of air, to convert at least some of the hydrocarbons into hydrocarbon gas; b) reacting the hydrocarbon gas in a reactor 20 or conduit with a catalyst 22 including a transition metal or transition metal salt, and a carbide, to break the hydrocarbon gas down into hydrocarbon products; and c) collecting the hydrocarbon products or conveying the hydrocarbon products elsewhere for use.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment in accordance with the disclosure, an image processing system is configured to use a distance authentication template to execute a detection procedure that detects at least one non-linear distortion in a subject image. The distance authentication template can be generated by mapping a set of spatial coordinates of three features in a distortion-free image to a set of pixel coordinates of the three features in the distortion-free image. Addressing a non-linear distortion in the subject image can include performing remedial actions to remedy the non-linear distortion, or taking into consideration the non-linear distortion when using the distance authentication template to identify one or more features in the subject image.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to computing a maturity measurement for a computer system. Examples can include generating and outputting to an I/O device, a user interface including a plurality of user input fields for receiving the likelihood and/or impact of a plurality of pre-defined potential events related to a plurality of pre-defined potential vulnerabilities related to a computer system. Examples can also include receiving, via the user interface, a risk profile including the likelihood and/or impact for each event of a selected group of events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events. Examples can also include computing a maturity measurement for the computer system using the risk profile and a database. The database can include information for a set of practices and relationships between practices the set of practices and events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to computing a maturity measurement for a computer system. Examples can include generating and outputting to an I/O device, a user interface including a plurality of user input fields for receiving the likelihood and/or impact of a plurality of pre-defined potential events related to a plurality of pre-defined potential vulnerabilities related to a computer system. Examples can also include receiving, via the user interface, a risk profile including the likelihood and/or impact for each event of a selected group of events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events. Examples can also include computing a maturity measurement for the computer system using the risk profile and a database. The database can include information for a set of practices and relationships between practices the set of practices and events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment in accordance with the disclosure, an image processing system is configured to use a distance authentication template to execute a detection procedure that detects at least one non-linear distortion in a subject image. The distance authentication template can be generated by mapping a set of spatial coordinates of three features in a distortion-free image to a set of pixel coordinates of the three features in the distortion-free image. Addressing a non-linear distortion in the subject image can include performing remedial actions to remedy the non-linear distortion, or taking into consideration the non-linear distortion when using the distance authentication template to identify one or more features in the subject image.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment in accordance with the disclosure, an image processing system is configured to use a distance authentication template to execute a detection procedure that detects at least one non-linear distortion in a subject image. The distance authentication template can be generated by mapping a set of spatial coordinates of three features in a distortion-free image to a set of pixel coordinates of the three features in the distortion-free image. Addressing a non-linear distortion in the subject image can include performing remedial actions to remedy the non-linear distortion, or taking into consideration the non-linear distortion when using the distance authentication template to identify one or more features in the subject image.

Abstract: A diagnostic test is conducted by operating an engine-generator set at a plurality of reduced speeds. At each of those speeds, operating parameters of the engine are sensed and analyzed to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition. For example, such operating parameters may include speed of the engine-generator set, engine oil pressure and level, engine temperature, coolant level, and battery voltage. When a transition in engine speed occurs, a throttle test also may be conducted to measure how quickly and smoothly the engine reaches the new speed. After the engine reaches the normal operating speed, the generator is activated to produce electricity. One or more characteristic of that electricity, such as voltage, current and frequency, are sensed and evaluated to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to computing a maturity measurement for a computer system. Examples can include generating and outputting to an I/O device, a user interface including a plurality of user input fields for receiving the likelihood and/or impact of a plurality of pre-defined potential events related to a plurality of pre-defined potential vulnerabilities related to a computer system. Examples can also include receiving, via the user interface, a risk profile including the likelihood and/or impact for each event of a selected group of events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events. Examples can also include computing a maturity measurement for the computer system using the risk profile and a database. The database can include information for a set of practices and relationships between practices the set of practices and events of the plurality of pre-defined potential events.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment in accordance with the disclosure, an image processing system is configured to use a distance authentication template to execute a detection procedure that detects at least one non-linear distortion in a subject image. The distance authentication template can be generated by mapping a set of spatial coordinates of three features in a distortion-free image to a set of pixel coordinates of the three features in the distortion-free image. Addressing a non-linear distortion in the subject image can include performing remedial actions to remedy the non-linear distortion, or taking into consideration the non-linear distortion when using the distance authentication template to identify one or more features in the subject image.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring a height of objects on a moving surface comprising providing a linear image sensor positioned transverse to a direction of travel of the moving surface, and at least one light source positioned collinear to the linear image sensor and proximate to an edge of the moving surface so that the light source projects a unique patterned light sequence across a width of the moving surface, detecting a transverse shift in a portion of the unique patterned light sequence with respect to the direction of travel of the moving surface as an object passes through the unique patterned light sequence, determining an amount of shift of the portion of the unique patterned light sequence, and determining a height of the object based on the portion of the unique patterned light sequence shift.

Abstract: Systems and methods for component population optimization are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a logic circuit and a memory coupled to the logic circuit, the memory having information stored thereon that, upon access by the logic circuit, enable the IHS to: identify a connector provided on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), wherein the connector is configured to receive a device and to couple the device to a processor; and visually indicate a status of the connector.

Abstract: A device for descaling flow passages of a pod-type beverage machine, comprising: a container having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall, the sidewall defining an opening at a top of the container, wherein the container is configured to be received by the beverage machine; a dry, liquid-absorbing material disposed within the container adjacent to the bottom wall, and configured to retard a flow of liquid therethrough; a dry powder descaler disposed within the container, wherein at least a portion of the dry powder descaler is disposed on a surface of the absorbing material opposite the bottom wall; and a cover over the opening at the top of the container and configured to seal the liquid-absorbing material and the dry powder descaler in the container.

Abstract: Systems and methods for component population optimization are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a logic circuit and a memory coupled to the logic circuit, the memory having information stored thereon that, upon access by the logic circuit, enable the IHS to: identify a connector provided on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), wherein the connector is configured to receive a device and to couple the device to a processor; and visually indicate a status of the connector.