Abstract: A process performed at a first computer system for establishing a connection over a network between a second computer system and a logic block of the first computer system, comprises: providing an attestation from the first computer system to the second computer system that the logic block of the first computer system has not previously established a connection over the network with any computer system since the most recent power-up or reset of the logic block.

Abstract: A thermometry apparatus used during hyperthermia therapy, which has a mat that can be used in combination with a non-invasive thermometry system. The mat has a top face and a bottom face. Between the top face and the bottom face are embedded wires. The wires provide skin and treatment head thermal information based on the thermal coefficient of resistance of the wires or via two metals in a thermocouple configuration. The mat is placed between the skin and an ultrasound head. The mat is flexible enough to conform to the patient’s body shape at the treatment point. The mat may be used in combination with an infrared camera, where at least one IR camera is pointed at a semi perpendicular angle to the mat, whereby the IR camera measures the temperature directly from the mat side and continually below the ultrasound head providing thermal depth measurements.

Abstract: A non-invasive thermometry system adapted for use during hyperthermia therapy, which has at least one infrared camera and a computer device. The infrared camera monitors temperature at the skin surface. The system may also provide depth visualization of the thermal gradient, and noninvasively monitors temperature at a tumor depth. A thermal camera, preferably an infrared camera, may be placed at a predetermined angle to an ultrasound head for a visual map of the heat signature within a patient.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for regulating a temperature of a portion of an article of furniture, and methods of use thereof. The system may comprise at least one sensor configured to detect a biological signal of a user of the article of furniture. The system may comprise a temperature control device configured to change the temperature of the portion of the article of furniture. The system may comprise a processor configured to (i) designate, while the user is asleep on the article of furniture, a time for the article of furniture to wake up the user based on the biological signal of the user that is detected by the at least one sensor while the user is using the article of furniture, and (ii) change the temperature of the portion of the article of furniture by the temperature control device prior to the time.

Abstract: A system (30) for protecting a server (20) from network attacks is provided. The system (30) comprises a data splitter (31) and a parameter extractor (33). The data splitter (31) is configured to receive network communications from a client (10); send network data comprising at least payload information included in the received network communications to the parameter extractor (33); and send network data comprising at least communication state information included in the received network communications to the server (20). The parameter extractor (33) is configured to apply predefined parameter extraction rules to network data received from the data splitter (31) in order to extract parameters, and to forward extracted parameters to the server (20).

Abstract: A computer system 100 that allows a storage facility 500 to be shared by multiple different users of an Infrastructure as a Services (IaaS) system while maintaining security separation between the users is provided. A controller 150 configured for use in the computer system and a corresponding method and computer program are also provided. The computer system 100 comprises a logic block 101 that comprises one or more processing units that execute instructions, the logic block 101 configured to issue requests to read from and write to storage over a first interface 102; and a controller 150 that is configured to implement a communications link to storage 500; implement a communications link 300 to a second computer system 200 and to receive information identifying a current user of the logic block 101 from the second computer system 200; and receive the requests to read from and write to storage from the logic block 101 over the first interface 102, and to complete the requests.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for regulating a temperature of a portion of an article of furniture, and methods of use thereof. The system may comprise at least one sensor configured to detect a biological signal of a user of the article of furniture. The system may comprise a temperature control device configured to change the temperature of the portion of the article of furniture. The system may comprise a processor configured to (i) designate, while the user is asleep on the article of furniture, a time for the article of furniture to wake up the user based on the biological signal of the user that is detected by the at least one sensor while the user is using the article of furniture, and (ii) change the temperature of the portion of the article of furniture by the temperature control device prior to the time.

Abstract: A system (30) for protecting a server (20) from network attacks is provided. The system (30) comprises a data splitter (31) and a parameter extractor (33). The data splitter (31) is configured to receive network communications from a client (10); send network data comprising at least payload information included in the received network communications to the parameter extractor (33); and send network data comprising at least communication state information included in the received network communications to the server (20). The parameter extractor (33) is configured to apply predefined parameter extraction rules to network data received from the data splitter (31) in order to extract parameters, and to forward extracted parameters to the server (20).

Abstract: A computer system 100 that allows a storage facility 500 to be shared by multiple different users of an Infrastructure as a Services (IaaS) system while maintaining security separation between the users is provided. A controller 150 configured for use in the computer system and a corresponding method and computer program are also provided. The computer system 100 comprises a logic block 101 that comprises one or more processing units that execute instructions, the logic block 101 configured to issue requests to read from and write to storage over a first interface 102; and a controller 150 that is configured to implement a communications link to storage 500; implement a communications link 300 to a second computer system 200 and to receive information identifying a current user of the logic block 101 from the second computer system 200; and receive the requests to read from and write to storage from the logic block 101 over the first interface 102, and to complete the requests.

Abstract: A secure boot computer system is provided. The system comprises a logic block comprising one or more processing units that executes instructions, the logic block being configured to request boot instructions over a first interface, according to a first communication protocol, on power-up or reset of the logic block. A controller component is configured to communicate with the logic block over the first interface according to the first communication protocol, the controller being further configured to implement a communications link to a second computer system and to receive the boot instructions from the second computer system. The logic block is preconfigured to communicate with the controller over the first interface according to the first communication protocol in a manner that cannot be altered by instructions executed by the logic block. The controller is configured to prevent the completion of any write requests from the logic block.

Abstract: One general aspect of the present disclosure includes an endcap for a crossarm. The endcap may have a base portion with a surface configured to face a cavity of a crossarm, a hub extending from the surface and configured to receive a fastening element, a gusset element coupled to the hub, and a brace element. The brace element may be configured to contact an inner wall of the crossarm. The inner wall may at least partially define the cavity. The gusset element may be configured to provide an expansion force to the brace element when the fastening element is received by the hub.

Abstract: A secure boot computer system is provided. The system comprises a logic block (101) comprising one or more processing units (101a, 101b) that executes instructions, the logic block being configured to request boot instructions over a first interface (102), according to a first communication protocol, on power-up or reset of the logic block. A controller component (150) is configured to communicate with the logic block over the first interface according to the first communication protocol, the controller being further configured to implement a communications link (300) to a second computer system (200) and to receive the boot instructions from the second computer system. The logic block is preconfigured to communicate with the controller over the first interface according to the first communication protocol in a manner that cannot be altered by instructions executed by the logic block. The controller is configured to prevent the completion of any write requests from the logic block.

Abstract: A computer system for securely controlling an insecure computer is provided. The system comprises an insecure computer, a secure computer and a unidirectional dataflow enforcer. The insecure computer comprises a dedicated video output with a hardware interface, and is configured to transmit its video output to a secure computer over a first connection and to receive instructions for controlling the insecure computer over a second connection. The secure computer is configured to receive the video output of the insecure computer over the first connection and to transmit instructions for controlling the insecure computer over the second connection. The unidirectional dataflow enforcer is configured to enforce unidirectional dataflow between the secure computer and the insecure computer, such that dataflow from the secure computer to the insecure computer over the second connection is allowed, but dataflow from the insecure computer to the secure computer over the second connection is prevented.

Abstract: A computer system for securely controlling an insecure computer is provided. The system comprises an insecure computer, a secure computer and a unidirectional dataflow enforcer. The insecure computer comprises a dedicated video output with a hardware interface, and is configured to transmit its video output to a secure computer over a first connection and to receive instructions for controlling the insecure computer over a second connection. The secure computer is configured to receive the video output of the insecure computer over the first connection and to transmit instructions for controlling the insecure computer over the second connection. The unidirectional dataflow enforcer is configured to enforce unidirectional dataflow between the secure computer and the insecure computer, such that dataflow from the secure computer to the insecure computer over the second connection is allowed, but dataflow from the insecure computer to the secure computer over the second connection is prevented.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for recycling synthetic turf that includes agglomerating a plurality of synthetic turf fragments and extruding the agglomerated material. The method produces a recycled material suitable for use as infill in a synthetic turf. Accordingly, an infill for synthetic turf and a synthetic turf including that infill are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for recycling synthetic turf that includes agglomerating a plurality of synthetic turf fragments and extruding the agglomerated material. The method produces a recycled material suitable for use as infill in a synthetic turf. Accordingly, an infill for synthetic turf and a synthetic turf including that infill are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for recycling synthetic turf that includes agglomerating a plurality of synthetic turf fragments and extruding the agglomerated material. The method produces a recycled material suitable for use as infill in a synthetic turf. Accordingly, an infill for synthetic turf and a synthetic turf including that infill are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A process for repairing a compressor rear frame of a gas turbine engine. The process entails removing a seal flange from the inner casing wall of the frame to define an annular face on the casing wall, and fabricating a replacement flange to have an annular face with a radial width greater than the radial width of the annular face of the casing wall. The faces of the flange and wall are mated to form a joint, a penetration-enhancing flux is deposited adjacent the joint, and a single-pass gas tungsten arc welding operation is performed to form a root weldment that extends completely through the joint. The flux is then removed and a gas tungsten arc welding operation is performed to deposit a filler on the root weldment and form a second weldment that completely overlays but does not penetrate through the root weldment.

Abstract: A heat treatment process that will restore the mechanical properties of an aircraft engine article that includes a cast nickel-based superalloy portion welded to a wrought portion. The heat treatment process includes placing an article that includes the nickel-based superalloy cast portion into a heat treatment chamber, evacuating the chamber to a suitable atmosphere, heating the chamber in a manner that minimizes distortion of the cast portion to a temperature in the range of 1950° F. to 2050° F., holding the temperature in that range for a period of time sufficient to solution all the delta phase precipitates, and then cooling the article to room temperature in a manner that minimizes distortion of the article. After solution heat treatment, the wrought portion of the engine part can be removed and replaced and the engine article can be reprocessed.

Abstract: A heat treatment process that will restore the mechanical properties of an aircraft engine article that includes a cast Inconel 718 portion welded to a wrought portion. The heat treatment process includes placing an article that includes the Inconel 718 cast portion into a heat treatment chamber, evacuating the chamber to a suitable atmosphere, heating the chamber in a manner that minimizes distortion of the cast portion to a temperature in the range of 1950° F. to 2050° F., holding the temperature in that range for a period of time sufficient to solution all the delta phase precipitates, and then cooling the article to room temperature in a manner that minimizes distortion of the article. After solution heat treatment, the wrought portion of the engine part can be removed and replaced and the engine article can be reprocessed.