Abstract: A device may receive workflow data identifying an automation request, and may request jobs for the workflow data. The device may receive encrypted jobs based on the request for the jobs, and may determine whether encryption keys for the encrypted jobs are valid. The device may determine whether workflow portions for the encrypted jobs are valid, and may determine whether to allow or deny each of the encrypted jobs based on whether the encryption keys and the workflow portions are valid. The device may execute the encrypted jobs determined to be allowed, to generate execution results, and may forgo execution of the encrypted jobs determined to be denied. The device may process the execution results and the encrypted jobs determined to be denied, with a machine learning model, to predict a final result for the automation request, and may perform actions based on the final result.

Abstract: A control system for a jet propelled watercraft comprising a hull with a transom and water jet unit, the control system comprising, as a transom mountable unit, a tiller controlled thrust vectoring nozzle and an actuator controlled jet deflection member for forward direction steering and reversing respectively of the jet propelled watercraft.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for protecting kernel control-flow integrity using static binary instrumentation are provided. The method includes configuring a compiler to reserve a register in a processor, compiling source code into a binary based on the configured compiler, and modifying the binary to prevent exploits using the reserved register, wherein the reserved register stores a first encryption key for encrypting and decrypting return addresses. The reserved register stores an encryption key that is used to encrypt and decrypt return addresses to prevent control flow exploits.

Abstract: A system and method for temperature control for a Transport Refrigeration System (TRS) is provided. Particularly, a method for temperature control of an internal space of a refrigerated transport unit is provided. The method includes determining a measured internal space temperature within the internal space of the refrigerated transport unit. The method also includes calculating, via a TRS controller, a temperature difference between the measured internal space temperature and a desired set point temperature. Also, the method includes adjusting, via the TRS controller, a duty cycle percentage of a liquid line solenoid valve and/or a hot gas solenoid valve based on the temperature difference to control an amount of refrigerant directed to the thermal expansion device and the evaporator and/or an amount of hot gas directed to the evaporator.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flood barrier designed for the dry-flood proofing of door and window openings in a building. The flood barrier includes a rigid frame, preferably formed of metal extrusions. To this frame are clamped a water-impervious barrier and a sacrificial bladder to protect the water-impervious barrier from impacts by wind- or water-borne, debris and impacts. A number of webbings may be provided on the side of the water-impervious barrier opposite the sacrificial bladder to further support the water barrier layer. Sealing gaskets are provided on the rigid frame where the frame contacts the building, or in case of a door opening, also the floor. The sacrificial bladder permits water to accumulate between the sacrificial bladder and the water-impervious layer thereby utilizing the non-compressible nature of the water to attenuate the impacting force.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for protecting kernel control-flow integrity using static binary instrumentation are provided. The method includes configuring a compiler to reserve a register in a processor, compiling source code into a binary based on the configured compiler, and modifying the binary to prevent exploits using the reserved register, wherein the reserved register stores a first encryption key for encrypting and decrypting return addresses. The reserved register stores an encryption key that is used to encrypt and decrypt return addresses to prevent control flow exploits.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flood barrier designed for the dry-flood proofing of door and window openings in a building. The flood barrier includes a rigid frame, preferably formed of metal extrusions. To this frame are clamped a water-impervious barrier and a sacrificial bladder to protect the water-impervious barrier from impacts by wind- or water-borne, debris and impacts. A number of webbings may be provided on the side of the water-impervious barrier opposite the sacrificial bladder to further support the water barrier layer. Sealing gaskets are provided on the rigid frame where the frame contacts the building, or in case of a door opening, also the floor. The sacrificial bladder permits water to accumulate between the sacrificial bladder and the water-impervious layer thereby utilizing the non-compressible nature of the water to attenuate the impacting force.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for protecting kernel control-flow integrity using static binary instrumentation are provided. The method includes configuring a compiler to reserve a register in a processor, compiling source code into a binary based on the configured compiler, and modifying the binary to prevent exploits using the reserved register, wherein the reserved register stores a first encryption key for encrypting and decrypting return addresses. The reserved register stores an encryption key that is used to encrypt and decrypt return addresses to prevent control flow exploits.

Abstract: A fire resistant building panel comprising: a first major face; a second major face; and a fire resistant body comprising a binder, at least one additive, and at least one fiber material, wherein the binder comprises a calcareous material and a siliceous material; and wherein the fire resistant body is disposed between the first major face and the second major face. The fire resistant body provides a fire rating of at least 45 minutes as tested in accordance with Australian Standard AS1530.4-2005.

Abstract: A composite acoustic damping batten suitable for interposition between first and second building elements, the composite acoustic damping batten comprising at least two resilient portions, each resilient portion comprising a first face and a second face, the first and second resilient portions of the at least two resilient portions being conjoined such that the first face of the first resilient portion and second face of the second resilient portion are spaced apart from each other forming opposing external surfaces of the composite acoustic damping batten; wherein the first face of the first resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the first building material; and the second face of the second resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the second building material.

Abstract: A composite acoustic damping batten suitable for interposition between first and second building elements, the composite acoustic damping batten comprising at least two resilient portions, each resilient portion comprising a first face and a second face, the first and second resilient portions of the at least two resilient portions being conjoined such that the first face of the first resilient portion and second face of the second resilient portion are spaced apart from each other forming opposing external surfaces of the composite acoustic damping batten; wherein the first face of the first resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the first building material; and the second face of the second resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the second building material.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for protecting kernel control-flow integrity using static binary instrumentation are provided. The method includes configuring a compiler to reserve a register in a processor, compiling source code into a binary based on the configured compiler, and modifying the binary to prevent exploits using the reserved register, wherein the reserved register stores a first encryption key for encrypting and decrypting return addresses. The reserved register stores an encryption key that is used to encrypt and decrypt return addresses to prevent control flow exploits.

Abstract: A lightweight watertight cover that is easily installed and positively secured in place, which provides a reliable seal to prevent flood water from entering openings such as subway ventilation shaft gratings and other porous openings that serve as entry point for flood water.

Abstract: A façade (100) comprising at least one façade panel (112) having a front face (131) and a rear face (113) and at least two panel support elements (108). Each panel support element (108) comprises a first arm (110), a second arm (109) wherein at least a portion of the second arm (109) is attached to the rear face (113) of the façade panel (112). The panel support element (108) also comprising at least two panel retaining elements (101), each comprising a first flange (104) and a channel 106, wherein at least a portion of the second arm (109) of the panel support element (108) is restrained within the channel (106) and each panel retaining element (101) is attached to a building structural substrate (102).

Abstract: An acoustic damping building material (100) comprising an acoustic damping layer (118) secured to at least a portion of a substrate (110). The acoustic damping layer comprises at least two media wherein the at least two media are configured such that the acoustic damping layer comprises at least one direct energy transmission pathway and at least one indirect energy transmission pathway through the acoustic damping layer to the substrate.

Abstract: A system and method for temperature control for a Transport Refrigeration System (TRS) is provided. Particularly, a method for temperature control of an internal space of a refrigerated transport unit is provided. The method includes determining a measured internal space temperature within the internal space of the refrigerated transport unit. The method also includes calculating, via a TRS controller, a temperature difference between the measured internal space temperature and a desired set point temperature. Also, the method includes adjusting, via the TRS controller, a duty cycle percentage of a liquid line solenoid valve and/or a hot gas solenoid valve based on the temperature difference to control an amount of refrigerant directed to the thermal expansion device and the evaporator and/or an amount of hot gas directed to the evaporator.

Abstract: A lightweight watertight cover that is easily installed and positively secured in place, which provides a reliable seal to prevent flood water from entering openings such as subway ventilation shaft gratings and other porous openings that serve as entry point for flood water.

Abstract: An acoustic damping building material (100) comprising an acoustic damping layer (118) secured to at least a portion of a substrate (110). The acoustic damping layer comprises at least two media wherein the at least two media are configured such that the acoustic damping layer comprises at least one direct energy transmission pathway and at least one indirect energy transmission pathway through the acoustic damping layer to the substrate.

Abstract: An acoustic dampener (100) comprising a base member (101) having a first surface (102) and a second surface (103), the first surface (102) and the second surface (103) are spaced apart from each other defining a thickness (104) therebetween. The acoustic dampener (100) further comprising a pair of side arms (105), each having a first end (109) and a second end (110). Each side arm (105) is attached to the base member (101) at its first end (109) at a predetermined angle. The side arm (105) extends from the base member (101) to form a channel formation (119) to receive a batten. A flange (106) extends substantially orthogonally from the second end (110) of each side arm (105) for retaining a batten within the channel formation (119).

Abstract: A façade (100) comprising at least one façade panel (112) having a front face (131) and a rear face (113) and at least two panel support elements (108). Each panel support element (108) comprises a first arm (110), a second arm (109) wherein at least a portion of the second arm (109) is attached to the rear face (113) of the façade panel (112). The panel support element (108) also comprising at least two panel retaining elements (101), each comprising a first flange (104) and a channel 106, wherein at least a portion of the second arm (109) of the panel support element (108) is restrained within the channel (106) and each panel retaining element (101) is attached to a building structural substrate (102).