Abstract: An automation framework system may include a service portal, an API gateway, an entitlements microservice, and a resources microservice. The service portal is configured to provide access to automation functionality of the automation framework system. The service portal is configured to provide entitlement models for generating a programming interface API or automation. The API gateway is configured to intercept API requests from a client device. The API gateway is configured to grant or reject the API requests based on each requested API and information about a user associated with the client device. The entitlements microservice is configured to determine whether the user of the client device is permitted to access the API based on group information associated with the client device. The resources microservice is configured to manage resources associated with each API request.

Abstract: A system including a plurality of vehicles, each having disposed onboard a location device, a communication device, a control system, and an energy storage device. Thea control system may determine vehicle locations of one or more vehicles of the plurality of vehicles and states of charge of the energy storage devices onboard the one or more vehicles. The control system may communicate with the communication devices of the one or more vehicles and may direct which of one or more vehicles are to couple with each other, and thereby be powered by electric energy stored in the energy storage devices onboard the one or more vehicles directed to couple. The control system may direct which of the one or more vehicles are to couple with and be powered by the electric energy of the energy storage devices based on one or more of: the vehicle locations and the states of charge of the vehicle energy storage devices.

Abstract: A system and method of using printed mail to retrieve consumer interest data includes printing a scannable code on a printed mail piece, sending the printed mail piece out for postal delivery to a consumer and receiving a request from a mobile device to access a server-based resource based on the consumer scanning the scannable code on the printed mail piece. The system and method includes providing access to the server-based resource, the server-based resource serving questions regarding consumer interests to the mobile device, and retrieving consumer interest data based on the responses of the consumer to the questions.

Abstract: A computing system receives a data object representative of a code repository for an application. The data object includes source code of the application and artifacts for satisfying a governance policy defined by an entity of the computing system. The computing system causes the data object to be provided to an automation tool configured to build, test, and deploy the application. The computing system monitors reports generated during building and testing of the application. The monitoring includes checking the reports for compliance with the governance policy. The computing system generates a report listing a compliance status of the governance policy.

Abstract: An automation framework system may include a service portal, an API gateway, an entitlements microservice, and a resources microservice. The service portal is configured to provide access to automation functionality of the automation framework system. The service portal is configured to provide entitlement models for generating a programming interface API or automation. The API gateway is configured to intercept API requests from a client device. The API gateway is configured to grant or reject the API requests based on each requested API and information about a user the client device. The entitlements microservice is configured to determine whether the user of the client device is permitted to access the API based on group information associated with the client device. The resources microservice is configured to manage resources associated with each API request.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, is a modular-functional technology for the expression of a functional heterologous polyketide synthases (PKS) system in a photosynthetic cyanobacteria.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, is a modular-functional technology for the expression of a functional heterologous polyketide synthases (PKS) system in a photosynthetic cyanobacteria.

Abstract: A method of electrical testing devices such as integrated circuits that include conductive pads formed on the surface. A material having a desired bulk resistivity and viscosity is applied to either the device or the electrical probe prior to testing. The application of the material has been found to substantially reduce the need for cleaning of the probe.

Abstract: A method of electrical testing devices such as integrated circuits that include conductive pads formed on the surface. A material having a desired bulk resistivity and viscosity is applied to either the device or the electrical probe prior to testing. The application of the material has been found to substantially reduce the need for cleaning of the probe.

Abstract: A method of electrical testing devices such as integrated circuits that include conductive pads formed on the surface. A material having a desired bulk resistivity and viscosity is applied to either the device or the electrical probe prior to testing. The application of the material has been found to substantially reduce the need for cleaning of the probe.

Abstract: A discrete multitone stacked-carrier spread spectrum communication method is based on frequency domain spreading including multiplication of a baseband signal by a set of superimposed, or stacked, complex sinusoid carrier waves. In a preferred embodiment, the spreading involves energizing the bins of a large Fast Fourier transform (FFT). This provides a considerable savings in computational complexity for moderate output FFT sizes. Point-to-multipoint and multipoint-to-multipoint (nodeless) network topologies are possible. A code-nulling method is included for interference cancellation and enhanced signal separation by exploiting the spectral diversity of the various sources. The basic method may be extended to include multielement antenna array nulling methods for interference cancellation and enhanced signal separation using spatial separation. Such methods permit directive and retrodirective transmission systems that adapt or can be adapted to the radio environment.

Abstract: A method of electrical testing devices such as integrated circuits that include conductive pads formed on the surface. A material having a desired bulk resistivity and viscosity is applied to either the device or the electrical probe prior to testing. The application of the material has been found to substantially reduce the need for cleaning of the probe.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining security requirements for an information resource may comprise determining a sensitivity level and a criticality level associated with the information resource. In addition, the systems and methods may include determining the security requirements for the information resource based on at least one of the sensitivity level and the criticality level. Moreover, the systems and methods may include determining a recovery time objective for the information resource and insuring that information used in determining the security requirements adheres to privacy requirements.

Abstract: A lightweight, multi-unit lantern stand and system is described. The system uses hollow body tubular portions that are connected to one another through a system of threaded collars, compression nuts and compression rings. The finished structure will support a lantern at a distance above the ground. The insertion stake at the bottom of the assembly has a reinforced top and bottom section to facilitate hammering into the ground.

Abstract: Minerals, for example, zirconium minerals, are subjected to a chemical process of comminution, in particular with the aid of strong acids. These acids dissolve the carbonatic and silicious cements which hold together the crystalline forms of different mineral species from one another, e.g., magnetic and non-magnetic species to render them amenable to further separation in a subsequent ore dressing stage, e.g., by high intensity magnetic separation. This process is operative as these cements dissolve in acid more readily than most of the other compounds of the ores. This separation was found to take place more effectively than by the usual methods of mechanical grinding and without the disadvantage of an unfavorable particle size distribution which results from grinding. It was found that the same process conditions also resulted in a particularly favorable removal of naturally occurring radioactive contaminants from the minerals, in particuar thorium and uranium.