Abstract: A system for dispensing ingredients includes a cabinet and a conveyor disposed beneath the cabinet. The conveyor includes a staging region and a dispensing region in communication with an interior of the cabinet through a dispenser opening. One or more containers are removably disposed within the cabinet, and each of the one or more containers has an outlet disposed above the dispenser opening and includes an ejector operable to dispense one of the ingredients through the outlet. One or more bins are removably received within the conveyor. The bins are operable to be moved by the conveyor between a first position in the staging region and a second position in the dispensing region. Within the dispensing region, the conveyor is configured to move the bins between dispensing positions beneath respective ones of the containers.

Abstract: For a first virtual machine (VM) executing on a physical machine and virtualizing a set of redundant physical adapters installed in the physical machine, a second VM is instantiated on the physical machine. A first physical adapter is reassigned from the first VM to the second VM, the first physical adapter comprising one of the set of redundant physical adapters, the reassigning performed without rebooting a first operating system executing in the first VM. A second rule configuration of the second VM is updated to match a first rule configuration of the first VM, forming an updated second VM. A hypervisor managing the physical machine is caused to redirect traffic for a first virtual adapter associated with the reassigned first physical adapter to the updated second VM.

Abstract: A system for dispensing ingredients includes a cabinet and a conveyor disposed beneath the cabinet. The conveyor includes a staging region and a dispensing region in communication with an interior of the cabinet through a dispenser opening. One or more containers are removably disposed within the cabinet, and each of the one or more containers has an outlet disposed above the dispenser opening and includes an ejector operable to dispense one of the ingredients through the outlet. One or more bins are removably received within the conveyor. The bins are operable to be moved by the conveyor between a first position in the staging region and a second position in the dispensing region. Within the dispensing region, the conveyor is configured to move the bins between dispensing positions beneath respective ones of the containers.

Abstract: For a first virtual machine (VM) executing on a physical machine and virtualizing a set of redundant physical adapters installed in the physical machine, a second VM is instantiated on the physical machine. A first physical adapter is reassigned from the first VM to the second VM, the first physical adapter comprising one of the set of redundant physical adapters, the reassigning performed without rebooting a first operating system executing in the first VM. A second rule configuration of the second VM is updated to match a first rule configuration of the first VM, forming an updated second VM. A hypervisor managing the physical machine is caused to redirect traffic for a first virtual adapter associated with the reassigned first physical adapter to the updated second VM.

Abstract: A system for generating memory references is provided. Instructions to perform a memory data operation on a database from a computer system is received. A computing system generates a memory reference in a region of memory, wherein the memory reference is independent of where the memory is accessible by a computing system. A memory reference to a memory region on a database is stored by a computing system. A memory reference based, at least, on the memory data operation is translated. A data in the memory via the instruction to perform a memory data operation is accessed. A memory data from the database is retrieved.

Abstract: A system for generating memory references is provided. Instructions to perform a memory data operation on a database from a computer system is received. A computing system generates a memory reference in a region of memory, wherein the memory reference is independent of where the memory is accessible by a computing system. A memory reference to a memory region on a database is stored by a computing system. A memory reference based, at least, on the memory data operation is translated. A data in the memory via the instruction to perform a memory data operation is accessed. A memory data from the database is retrieved.

Abstract: A method, system, and medium related to data retrieval using tags and routing rules to optimize the data retrieved and the response time for the data retrieval by decreasing the latency of the response and by increasing the efficacy of the dynamic content delivery is provided. A message request is received from a client server. A local server determines if the digital content resides on a local server by comparing a tagged rule for the message request with a tagged rule associated with the local server. If the local server determines, by comparing the tagged rules, that the digital content does not reside on the local server, the local server sends the message request for the digital content to a service server. The service server then parses the tagged rule associated with the message request into a set of tree-based hierarchical tagged rules.

Abstract: A storage container for food and other items and a method of venting a storage container. The storage container may include a container body and a removable lid. The removable lid may include a flexible sealing lip that traverses the perimeter of a rigid central cover portion. At least one venting aperture may extend through the rigid central cover portion. Additionally, the storage container may include a latch moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch may include a gripping portion configured to grip a peripheral rim of the container body and a sealing portion configured to cover the venting aperture when the latch occupies the latched position. When the latch occupies the unlatched position, the sealing portion may uncover the venting aperture to permit venting of steam and other gases from within the storage container.

Abstract: A method, system, and medium related to data retrieval using tags and routing rules to optimize the data retrieved and the response time for the data retrieval by decreasing the latency of the response and by increasing the efficacy of the dynamic content delivery is provided. A message request is received from a client server. A local server determines if the digital content resides on a local server by comparing a tagged rule for the message request with a tagged rule associated with the local server. If the local server determines, by comparing the tagged rules, that the digital content does not reside on the local server, the local server sends the message request for the digital content to a service server. The service server then parses the tagged rule associated with the message request into a set of tree-based hierarchical tagged rules.

Abstract: An access control apparatus for a building includes: an access control device having a first state permitting movement through a portal of the building, and a second state hindering or preventing movement through the portal; a local controller associated with the access control device, and operable to cause the access control device to change between the first and second states in response to an external command; a plurality of informants, each operable to receive information related to access control; and a main controller programmed to: receive the information from the plurality of informants; apply one or more rules to the information; generate an access control decision based on application of the rules; and provide commands to the local controller based on the access control decision. An access control network interconnects at least the main controller, the plurality of informants, and the local controller.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a storage container for food and other items and a method of venting a storage container. The storage container may include a container body and a removable lid. The removable lid may include a flexible sealing lip that traverses the perimeter of a rigid central cover portion. At least one venting aperture may extend through the rigid central cover portion. Additionally, the storage container may include a latch moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch may include a gripping portion configured to grip a peripheral rim of the container body and a sealing portion configured to cover the venting aperture when the latch occupies the latched position. When the latch occupies the unlatched position, the sealing portion may uncover the venting aperture to permit venting of steam and other gases from within the storage container.

Abstract: A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device. Examples of suitable accessories include a cup, drain stopper, hook, small shelf, sponge holder, etc. The sink can also include a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device.

Abstract: A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device. Examples of suitable accessories include a cup, drain stopper, hook, small shelf, sponge holder, etc. The sink can also include a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device.

Abstract: The present invention is a class of highlighting devices that contain radiocontrast agents and a carrier medium. These devices may be used to highlight, mark, identify, or map external, but radiotransparent or radiolucent structures so that they are indicated in x-ray radiographic images.