Abstract: Techniques for sending commands to a container agent of a confidential virtual machine (VM) are disclosed. An example method includes establishing a first network connection with a control plane of a host computing system and establishing a second network connection with a container agent of a confidential virtual machine (VM) running on the host computing system, wherein the second network connection bypasses the control plane of the host computing system. The method also includes receiving a command from a tenant user interface (UI) and processing the command to determine a command type. The method also includes based on the command type, sending by a processing device, the command to the control plane via the first network connection or to the container agent via the second network connection.

Abstract: Techniques for sending commands to a container agent of a confidential virtual machine (VM) are disclosed. An example method includes sending a first command from a computing device to a container agent of a confidential VM running on a host computing system. The first command is sent to the container agent through a control plane of the host computing system and causes the container agent to communicate with a relying party to verify confidentiality of the confidential VM. The method also includes receiving network information for the container agent from the relying party and establishing a network connection with the container agent based on the network information received from the relying party. The method also includes sending a second command from the computing device to the container agent of the confidential VM via the network connection.

Abstract: A virtual machine (VM)-based container runtime executing on a computing device receives a request to run a container from a container image that is at least partially encrypted. The VM-based container runtime causes a VM to be initiated from a VM image, the VM image including an agent operable to, during execution, obtain a plurality of decryption keys operable to decrypt blocks of the container image. The agent is operable to set up a block remapper in the VM to be invoked by a file system mounted to the VM to request a particular container image block, send a request for the particular container image block to a block obtainer component executing outside of the VM, utilize a decryption key to decrypt a container image block received from the block obtainer component to generate a decrypted container image block, and pass the decrypted container image block to the file system.

Abstract: A barrier layer applied to a cellulose substrate to protect sensitive substances. The cellulose substrate is coated with the barrier layer composition. An aqueous mineral suspension and an aqueous composition for preparing the barrier layer composition includes a polymeric stabilising agent prepared from (meth)acrylic acid and a polyalkoxylated methacrylic derivative.

Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.

Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paper coating slip composition comprising a copolymer of thickening acrylic acid, a mineral material in the form of particles, a binding agent, and water. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for the production of paper or cardboard, improving the water retention of the paper coating slip.

Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer obtained by polymerisation reaction of at least three comonomers: a first anionic monomer, a second monomer comprising an olefin unsaturation, and a third monomer comprising a hydrophobic group. The invention likewise relates to the use of said copolymer as a thickening agent, in particular in aqueous suspensions of mineral particles with high solids content. The copolymer according to the invention makes it possible to improve the compromise between viscosity with high shear gradient and viscosity with low shear gradient, while also improving water retention inside the suspension.

Abstract: A circuit device includes a directional coupler with a first port receiving a radiofrequency signal, a second port outputting a signal in response to signal received by the first port, and a third port outputting a signal in response to a reflection of the signal at the second port. An impedance matching network is connected between the second port and an antenna. The impedance matching network includes fixed inductive and capacitive components and a single variable inductive or capacitive component. A diode coupled to the third port of the coupler generates a voltage at a measurement terminal which is processed in order to select and set the inductance or capacitance value of the variable inductive or capacitive component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paper coating slip composition comprising a copolymer of thickening acrylic acid, a mineral material in the form of particles, a binding agent, and water. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for the production of paper or cardboard, improving the water retention of the paper coating slip.

Abstract: A method for deinking recycled paper, including a pulping step, and then a flotation step, which includes introduction of at least one dispersant of the polyacrylate type, representing from 0.05 to 3.5 wt % of the mineral fillers of the recycled paper. A specific dispersant is used during the flotation step of the method for deinking recycled paper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer obtained by polymerisation reaction of at least three comonomers: a first anionic monomer, a second monomer comprising an olefin unsaturation, and a third monomer comprising a hydrophobic group. The invention likewise relates to the use of said copolymer as a thickening agent, in particular in aqueous suspensions of mineral particles with high solids content. The copolymer according to the invention makes it possible to improve the compromise between viscosity with high shear gradient and viscosity with low shear gradient, while also improving water retention inside the suspension.

Abstract: A method for deinking recycled paper, including a pulping step, and then a flotation step, which includes introduction of at least one dispersant of the polyacrylate type, representing from 0.05 to 3.5 wt % of the mineral fillers of the recycled paper. A specific dispersant is used during the flotation step of the method for deinking recycled paper.

Abstract: Comb polymers useful in paper coating dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns weakly anionic polymers including their use in paper coatings, especially those intended for paper for inkjet printing. These additives provide the sought thickening function, while improving water retention very appreciably. The invention also concerns a method of manufacture of such coatings, together with the coatings obtained in this manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating slip including latex comprising styrene and with a particle size centered around 100 nm, the use of latex as an agent for reducing the low shear gradient viscosity and increasing the low shear gradient viscosity, and methods thereof.

Abstract: A directional dual distributed coupler including: a first conductive line between first and second ports, intended to convey a signal to be transmitted in a first frequency band; a second conductive line coupled to the first one; a third conductive line between third and fourth ports, intended to convey a signal to be transmitted in a greater frequency band than the first one; a fourth conductive line coupled to the third one; and at least one diplexer connecting, on the side of the second and fourth ports, the respective ends of the second and fourth lines to a fifth port.

Abstract: A distributed-line directional coupler including: a first conductive line between first and second ports intended to convey a signal to be transmitted; and a second conductive line, coupled to the first one, between third and fourth ports, the second line being interrupted approximately at its middle, the two intermediary ends being connected to attenuators.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a composition characterized in that it comprises the steps of: a) preparing an aqueous solution of at least one comb polymer of (meth)acrylic acid onto which is grafted a function of alkoxy and/or hydroxy polyalkylene glycol, b) preparing an aqueous emulsion of at least one acrylic thickener, c) mixing the aqueous solution from step a) with the aqueous emulsion from step b), possibly adding water, and in that one partially neutralizes the comb polymer during step a) and/or step c), in such a way as to obtain a mixture whose pH is between 5.5 and 6.8, preferentially between 5.8 and 6.3. The invention also concerns the product obtained and its utilization in a paper coating for paper, as a thickening agent for said coating and/or as a water retention agent for said coating and/or as an agent improving the brightness and/or the optical azuration of the paper coated with said coating.