Abstract: Methods for volume manufacturing of a plurality of unique items are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes: (a) initiating a predefined fabrication processing time period, (b) retrieving a fabrication data package containing manufacturing data, (c) verifying the fabrication data package for accuracy and completeness of the manufacturing data contained therein, and (d) performing at least one fabrication process in accordance with the manufacturing data contained in the fabrication data package. If the predefined fabrication time period has not expired, the method can include repeating (b) through (d). If the predefined fabrication time period has expired, the method can include generating a status report.

Abstract: A method of measuring optical properties of a specimen, for example, a uniaxial specimen, includes generating a plurality of illumination patterns incident on the specimen and, for each of the plurality of illumination patterns, collecting sample light passing through the specimen and detecting the collected sample light using a polarization state analyzer to form a set of polarization channels. The method also includes receiving a calibration tensor, converting the set of polarization channels for each of the illumination patterns into Stokes parameter maps using the calibration tensor, and deconvolving the Stokes parameter maps to provide volumetric measurement of permittivity tensor of the specimen, specifically, absorption, optical path length, optical anisotropy, and 3D orientation of the specimen.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for task processing in a distributed environment are disclosed and described. An example apparatus includes a task manager and a task dispatcher. The example task manager is to receive a task and create an execution context for the task, the execution context to associate the task with a routine for task execution. The example task dispatcher is to receive a report of task execution progress and provide an update regarding task execution progress, the task dispatcher, upon initiation of task execution, to facilitate blocking of interaction with a resource involved in the task execution. The example task dispatcher is to trigger an indication of task execution progress and, upon task finish, facilitate unblocking of the resource involved in the task execution.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to manage cloud provider sessions. An example apparatus includes at least one computer readable medium; and processor circuitry to execute instructions that cause the processor circuitry to: in response to detecting a first request to establish a first session with a cloud provider that is to perform a first action: establish the first session using credentials associated with the cloud provider; record a lifespan of a session token associated with the first session; and transmit the session token to a cloud provider adapter to facilitate communication between the cloud provider adapter and the cloud provider; and in response to detecting a second request to establish a second session with the cloud provider that is to perform a second action, transmit the session token to the cloud provider adapter to facilitate communication between the cloud provider adapter and the cloud provider.

Abstract: Disclosed is a training system. The training system may include a base, a plurality of gussets, a support frame, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of locking pins. The plurality of gussets may define a plurality of adjustment holes. The support frame may include first and second support members and a crossbar. The first and second support members may be connected to the base via the plurality of gussets. The plurality of connectors may be distributed about the base and along the crossbar. The plurality of locking pins may be sized to fit the plurality of adjustment holes to lock the support frame in one of a plurality of angled positions relative to the base.

Abstract: A contact system comprises a ground cylinder, a shielding cylinder press-fit with the ground cylinder, and a contact ring disposed between the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder. The contact ring includes a strip of electrically conductive material defining a plurality of projections on at least one longitudinal side. The projections electrically contact the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder for establishing an electrically conductive connection therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mat system. The mat system may include a plurality of mats. Each of the plurality of mats may include a first surface, a second surface, and a curved surface. The first surface may include a first connector and the second surface may include a second connector. The curved surface may extend from the first surface to the second surface. Upon assembly of the mat system, the first and second connectors of a mat may engage connectors of a first and second adjacent mats. The curved surfaces of the plurality of mats may form a void in a center region of the mat system.

Abstract: A shielding spring contact includes a flat base portion having a top side and a cutout, and a shielding portion having a wall connected to the flat base portion and encircling the cutout. The wall has an outer side, an inner side, an upper side, and a lower side. The lower side of the wall is arranged on the top side of the flat base portion with the lower side of the wall laterally surrounding the cutout. The top side of the flat base portion bears against a bottom side of an assembly housing portion of a first plug-in connector and the shielding portion projects through a first passage opening in the assembly housing portion. The shielding portion projects through a second passage opening in a shielding housing wall and into a shielding housing of a second plug-in connector, bearing against the shielding housing wall.

Abstract: A contact ring including a ring-shaped structure formed of an electrically conductive material. The ring-shaped structure has a plurality of projections on at least one side and a plurality of blades on at least one side. The projections and the blades penetrate an electrically insulating surface layer of each of a pair of contact elements and contact an electrically conductive material of each of the contact elements to electrically connect the contact elements.

Abstract: A contact system comprises a ground cylinder, a shielding cylinder press-fit with the ground cylinder, and a contact ring disposed between the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder. The contact ring includes a strip of electrically conductive material defining a plurality of projections on at least one longitudinal side. The projections electrically contact the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder for establishing an electrically conductive connection therebetween.

Abstract: A shielding spring shell has a contact tab with a pair of spring sections adjoining a fillet. One of the spring sections is an at least radially resilient radial spring and another of the spring sections is an at least axially resilient axial spring.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for collecting and presenting IoT metrics. A software update package can be deployed to an IoT gateway. A device template used to register an IoT endpoint with an IoT management service can also define metrics that can be collected regarding the performance of the IoT endpoints.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for collecting and presenting IoT metrics. A software update package can be deployed to an IoT gateway. A device template used to register an IoT endpoint with an IoT management service can also define metrics that can be collected regarding the performance of the IoT endpoints.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for collecting and presenting IoT metrics. A software update package can be deployed to an IoT gateway. A device template used to register an IoT endpoint with an IoT management service can also define metrics that can be collected regarding the performance of the IoT endpoints.

Abstract: An example apparatus for error correction can include an array of memory cells and a controller. The controller can be configured to perform a dummy read on a portion of data stored in the array. The dummy read can include sending a portion of data on output buffers to a host. The controller can be configured to error correct the portion of data in the host. The controller can be configured to write the portion of data back to the array.

Abstract: A device includes an array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and a plurality of pulse shapers. Each of the SPADs are electrically coupled to a respective SPAD quench circuit. Each of the pulse shapers have an input electrically coupled to an output of a respective SPAD quench circuit.

Abstract: An optical module, in particular for microlithography, includes an optical element and a support unit. The optical element has at least one optically utilized area, which defines a rotational axis of symmetry. To support the optical element the support unit has a plurality of more than three support elements. Each of the support elements in the area of a first end is connected with the optical element and in the area of a second end is connected with the support structure. The support unit is designed such that the degree of freedom of rotation of the optical element around the rotational axis of symmetry is restricted, while the position or orientation of the optical element in the other five degrees of freedom is spatially adjustable via the support unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis and application of gold catalysts supported in mixed CuO/ZnO/Al2O3 oxides prepared on the basis of their corresponding solids with a hydrotalcite structure as catalysts in the water-gas shift reaction, for use in fuel processors coupled to fuel cells.

Abstract: An example apparatus for error correction can include an array of memory cells and a controller. The controller can be configured to perform a dummy read on a portion of data stored in the array. The dummy read can include sending a portion of data on output buffers to a host. The controller can be configured to error correct the portion of data in the host. The controller can be configured to write the portion of data back to the array.