Abstract: In general, this disclosure is directed to determining an optimal markup policy for a third party delivery service. One aspect is a method for dynamically optimizing prices by a third party delivery service, the method comprising retrieving item information for a plurality of items including pricing data, the plurality of items being sold by a retailer and available for delivery by the third party delivery service, simulating a plurality of markup policies with a neural network trained to identify non-linear price-demand relationships between the plurality of items, determining, as part of simulating the plurality of markup policies, an optimal markup policy for the third party delivery service, and providing a user interface to a customer computing device, the user interface displaying at least some of the plurality of items for delivery by the third party delivery service with prices reflecting the optimal markup policy.

Abstract: A Bidirectional, Linear and Binary, Segmented Antagonistic Servomechanism-based Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuator comprising a main stroke transmitting lever (11 or 18) and a plurality of part-modules (15A or 15B) disposed in a closely spaced arrangement and adapted to undergo a reciprocal translation in a first direction. wherein, the part-modules comprising a plurality of segments having SMA elements (12). The invention provides two configurations arranged in ‘straight’ and ‘cross’ configurations of the SMA elements in the part-modules. Further above configuration are arranged in a tight close space however, the “cross” configuration provides additional 40% compactness. The configurations comprise a “S-type long tail” or “flipped F-type long tail” main stroke transmitting lever and plurality of “straight” or “cross” configurations part modules, respectively.

Abstract: A method for flow based breakout of firewall usage based on trust is provided. Some embodiments include receiving flow data for one or more flows associated with an endpoint external to a data center, the flow data indicating the one or more flows meet one or more good flow criteria, the one or more flows corresponding to flows of data communicated via a firewall and determining, based on the flow data meeting one or more trusted endpoint criteria, the endpoint is trusted. Some embodiments of the method include generating one or more policies that flows associated with the endpoint can bypass the firewall and configuring an edge services gateway with the one or more policies to cause the edge services gateway to apply the one or more policies without applying the firewall.

Abstract: A Bidirectional, Linear and Binary, Segmented Antagonistic Servomechanism-based Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuator comprising a main stroke transmitting lever (11 or 18) and a plurality of part-modules (15A or 15B) disposed in a closely spaced arrangement and adapted to undergo a reciprocal translation in a first direction. wherein, the part-modules comprising a plurality of segments having SMA elements (12). The invention provides two configurations arranged in ‘straight’ and ‘cross’ configurations of the SMA elements in the part-modules. Further above configuration are arranged in a tight close space however, the “cross” configuration provides additional 40% compactness. The configurations comprise a “S-type long tail” or “flipped F-type long tail” main stroke transmitting lever and plurality of “straight” or “cross” configurations part modules, respectively.

Abstract: A Bidirectional, Linear and Binary, Segmented Antagonistic Servomechanism-based Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuator comprising a main stroke transmitting lever (11 or 18) and a plurality of part-modules (15A or 15B) disposed in a closely spaced arrangement and adapted to undergo a reciprocal translation in a first direction. wherein, the part-modules comprising a plurality of segments having SMA elements (12). The invention provides two configurations arranged in ‘straight’ and ‘cross’ configurations of the SMA elements in the part-modules. Further above configuration are arranged in a tight close space however, the “cross” configuration provides additional 40% compactness. The configurations comprise a “S-type long tail” or “flipped F-type long tail” main stroke transmitting lever and plurality of “straight” or “cross” configurations part modules, respectively.

Abstract: In general, this disclosure is directed to determining an optimal markup policy for a third party delivery service. One aspect is a method for dynamically optimizing prices by a third party delivery service, the method comprising retrieving item information for a plurality of items including pricing data, the plurality of items being sold by a retailer and available for delivery by the third party delivery service, simulating a plurality of markup policies with a neural network trained to identify non-linear price-demand relationships between the plurality of items, determining, as part of simulating the plurality of markup policies, an optimal markup policy for the third party delivery service, and providing a user interface to a customer computing device, the user interface displaying at least some of the plurality of items for delivery by the third party delivery service with prices reflecting the optimal markup policy.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for detecting and remediating anomalies in an SD-WAN that includes a controller, an enterprise datacenter, and multiple branch sites each having at least one edge node that includes a set of packet processing stages. At the controller, the method receives from a particular node of a particular branch site a flow notification indicating detection of an anomaly on the particular node. Based on the anomaly, the method dynamically generates trace monitoring rules that specify one or more flows to be traced and provides the trace monitoring rules to the particular node and at least one other node of another branch site. From the particular node and the at least one other node, the method receives trace monitoring results collected in response to the provided trace monitoring rules, and analyzes the results to identify any anomalies and dynamic actions to correct the anomalies.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for detecting and remediating anomalies in an SD-WAN that includes a controller, an enterprise datacenter, and multiple branch sites each having at least one edge node that includes a set of packet processing stages. At the controller, the method receives from a particular node of a particular branch site a flow notification indicating detection of an anomaly on the particular node. Based on the anomaly, the method dynamically generates trace monitoring rules that specify one or more flows to be traced and provides the trace monitoring rules to the particular node and at least one other node of another branch site. From the particular node and the at least one other node, the method receives trace monitoring results collected in response to the provided trace monitoring rules, and analyzes the results to identify any anomalies and dynamic actions to correct the anomalies.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for detecting and remediating anomalies in an SD-WAN that includes a controller, at least one enterprise datacenter, and multiple branch sites each having at least one edge node that includes a set of packet processing stages. At a particular node in the SD-WAN, the method receives, from the controller, trace monitoring rules specified for a particular packet flow. The method determines that a first packet received at the particular node belongs to the particular packet flow and matches at least one of the trace monitoring rules. Based on the determination, the method specifies the first packet as a packet that should be trace monitored by each packet processing stage of the particular node. As the first packet is processed by the set of packet processing stages, the method generates trace monitoring results to be provided to the controller for analysis.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for detecting and remediating anomalies in an SD-WAN that includes a controller, an enterprise datacenter, and multiple branch sites each having at least one edge node that includes a set of packet processing stages. At the controller, the method receives from a particular node of a particular branch site a flow notification indicating detection of an anomaly on the particular node. Based on the anomaly, the method dynamically generates trace monitoring rules that specify one or more flows to be traced and provides the trace monitoring rules to the particular node and at least one other node of another branch site. From the particular node and the at least one other node, the method receives trace monitoring results collected in response to the provided trace monitoring rules, and analyzes the results to identify any anomalies and dynamic actions to correct the anomalies.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for detecting and remediating anomalies in an SD-WAN that includes a controller, at least one enterprise datacenter, and multiple branch sites each having at least one edge node that includes a set of packet processing stages. At a particular node in the SD-WAN, the method receives, from the controller, trace monitoring rules specified for a particular packet flow. The method determines that a first packet received at the particular node belongs to the particular packet flow and matches at least one of the trace monitoring rules. Based on the determination, the method specifies the first packet as a packet that should be trace monitored by each packet processing stage of the particular node. As the first packet is processed by the set of packet processing stages, the method generates trace monitoring results to be provided to the controller for analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved and efficient process for the synthesis of 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thione, compound of formula (I) (Prothioconazole). The present invention more particularly relates to an improved process for manufacturing of 2-(1-chloro-cycloprop-1-yl)-3-(2-chloro phenyl)-2-hydroxy propyl-1-hydrazine (compound of formula III) and 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-1,2,4-triazolidine-3-thione (compound of formula II) which are mainly used for synthesis of Prothioconazole which is knows as an active compound with microbicidal fungicidal properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved and efficient process for the synthesis of 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thione, compound of formula (I) (Prothioconazole). The present invention more particularly relates to an improved process for manufacturing of 2-(1-chloro-cycloprop-1-yl)-3-(2-chloro phenyl)-2-hydroxy propyl-1-hydrazine (compound of formula III) and 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-1,2,4-triazolidine-3-thione (compound of formula II) which are mainly used for synthesis of Prothioconazole which is knows as an active compound with microbicidal fungicidal properties.

Abstract: A shape memory effect measuring apparatus is provided that is useful for tensile stress, strain and recovery stress measurement. The apparatus includes a load cell, a linear variable displacement transducer, a temperature sensor, a rigid platform, a computer-based data recorder and a processing system a load frame, grips to hold sample, and a liquid bath. The liquid bath is mounted on the rigid stand platform to hold the liquid bath. A uniform temperature of liquid is attained by controlled heating and stirring arrangement. The computer-based processing system may be used to monitor and control the desired temperature of the sample. A change in length of a specimen and stress generated during expansion thereof may be recorded, from which strain and stress may be calculated using the apparatus.

Abstract: A shape memory effect measuring apparatus useful for tensile stress, strain and recovery stress measurement comprising a load cell, LVDT (Linear variable displacement transducer), temperature sensor, rigid platform, a PC based data recorder and processing system developed for load cell, temperature sensor, load frame, grips to hold sample and a liquid bath. The instrument has the provision of sample testing in the controlled uniform temperature and defined liquid environment. The liquid bath is mounted on the rigid stand platform to hold the liquid bath. Sample and holding grips are submerged in the liquid. A uniform temperature of liquid is attained by controlled heating and stirring arrangement. A PC based controller is used to monitor and control the desired temperature of the sample. The holding device is used to fasten a specimen by the suitable grips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of pregnane-oximino-aminoalkyl-ethers and their antidiabetic and antidyslipidemic activities. More particularly, the invention relates to the synthesis of compounds of formula 3 and biological profile thereof. Further the invention relates to compounds of formula 3 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides process for preparation of azimsulfuron or its salts, isomers, and other derivatives thereof. The process involves treating a compound of formula I, with aqueous acetic acid or formic acid and chlorine gas or sodium hypochlorite in presence of hydrochloric acid in chlorinated solvents such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane or with aqueous acetic acid and N-chlorosuccinimide or hydrogen peroxide in presence of hydrochloric acid in aqueous cyclic ether such as tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane to obtain 1-methyl-4-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-sulfonyl chloride; converting the sulfonyl chloride to a sulfonamide and treating the sulfonamide with a phenyl(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate to obtain azimsulfuron or its salts, isomers, and other derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A currency genuineness detection system using plurality of opto-electronic sensors with both transmission and reflective (including fluorescence) properties of security documents is developed. Both detection sensing strategies utilize integrated response of the wide optical band sensed under UV visible along with optional near infra red light illumination. A security document is examined under static condition. A window signal signature is thus possible from photodetectors responses for various kinds of documents of different denominations, kinds and country of origin. A programmable technique for checking the genuineness of a security document is possible by feeding a unique code of the currency under examination.

Abstract: A currency genuineness detection system using plurality of opto-electronic sensors with both transmission and reflective (including fluorescence) properties of security documents is developed. Both detection sensing strategies utilize integrated response of the wide optical band sensed under UV visible along with optional near infra red light illumination. A security document is examined under static condition. A window signal signature is thus possible from photodetectors responses for various kinds of documents of different denominations, kinds and country of origin. A programmable technique for checking the genuineness of a security document is possible by feeding a unique code of the currency under examination.

Abstract: A system for automatic detection of authenticity of security documents by measuring reflected components of incident energy in three or more optical wave bands. The system involves the use of UV-visible light source, an optional near infra red light source, photodetectors and associated sensing circuitry. Photoelectric signals generated by photodetectors from the reflected energy received from a security document are used to verify its authenticity under UV-visible along with optional near infra red illumination. The process involves measurement of energy reflected as photoelectric signals from a security document in at least three optical wavebands by suitably located photodetectors with appropriate wave band filters and the electronic signal processing to distinguish between a genuine document from a fake one for ultimate LED indicator display and audio-visual alarms, hence the detection of fake security document.