Abstract: A system includes a multicore chip configured to perform machine learning (ML) operations. The system also includes a power monitoring module configured to measure power consumption of the multicore chip on a main power rail of the multicore chip. The power monitoring module is further configured to assert a signal in response to the measured power consumption exceeding a first threshold. The power monitoring module is further configured to transmit the asserted signal to a power throttling module to initiate a power throttling for the multicore chip.

Abstract: A system includes a multicore chip configured to perform machine learning (ML) operations. The system also includes a power monitoring module configured to measure power consumption of the multicore chip on a main power rail of the multicore chip. The power monitoring module is further configured to assert a signal in response to the measured power consumption exceeding a first threshold. The power monitoring module is further configured to transmit the asserted signal to a power throttling module to initiate a power throttling for the multicore chip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a deflector for a water dump apparatus positioned within a flow path of water discharged from a selectably dischargable container. The deflector comprises a deflector body having a top deflection surface thereon, a pivot mount for pivotally supporting the deflector body and an adjustor for selectably fixing the deflector plate at an orientation desired by a user. The deflector body may extend between first and second ends and be pivotally supported at the first end thereof. The deflector surface may be a planar concave or convex surface. The deflector body has an exterior edge which is substantially circular. The adjustor may comprise an actuator such as a hydraulic cylinder or a pin selectably engageable within one of a plurality of notches.

Abstract: Disclosed is a deflector for a water dump apparatus positioned within a flow path of water discharged from a selectably dischargable container. The deflector comprises a deflector body having a top deflection surface thereon, a pivot mount for pivotally supporting the deflector body and an adjustor for selectably fixing the deflector plate at an orientation desired by a user. The deflector body may extend between first and second ends and be pivotally supported at the first end thereof. The deflector surface may be a planar concave or convex surface. The deflector body has an exterior edge which is substantially circular. The adjustor may comprise an actuator such as a hydraulic cylinder or a pin selectably engageable within one of a plurality of notches.

Abstract: Authentication in an ad-hoc network is established between a first device (for example a service-requesting device) and a second device (for example a service-providing device) using a third device (a peer device). An authentication request is transmitted from the first device to the second device. The second device transmits a query message to at least one third device (i.e. peer device). If the peer device has previously been authenticated with the first device, the peer device sends an authentication credential, for example an authentication key, to the first and second devices. Upon receiving the authentication credential, the first device sends the authentication credential to the second device. The second device then compares the authentication credential received from the first device with the authentication credential received from the third device, and authenticates the first device with the second device if the authentication credentials match.

Abstract: A decentralised, distributed approach to performing authorisation involves receiving an authorisation request at a service providing device, for example “Carol”, and then retrieving trust information from other peer devices in the network. The gathered information is used by the device “Carol” to make a well-informed authorisation decision.

Abstract: A method of distributing a network access key to devices in a network comprises the steps of generating a network access key, and generating a plurality of distinct key shares for the network access key. A device requires a predetermined number of distinct key shares to generate the network access key. Key shares are distributed to devices in the network, such that at least one device receives a plurality of distinct key shares.

Abstract: A compound is provided for treating fly ash and includes a(n) amphoteric, alkyl polyglycoside, ester, derivative of triglyceride, fatty alcohol, alkoxylated fatty alcohol, alkoxylated polyhydric alcohol, and mixtures thereof, wherein the treated fly ash is incorporated into a cement admixture, and is effective in blocking absorptive carbon. A method for treating fly ash in a cementitious mixture including treating with an amphoteric, alkyl polyglycoside, ester, derivative of triglyceride, a fatty alcohol, an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, an alkoxylated polyhydric alcohol, and mixtures thereof is provided. A method for reducing the amount of Portland cement in a cementitious mixture including substituting up to forty percent by total weight of the cement in a mixture with an equal amount of fly ash treated with a(n) amphoteric, alkyl polyglycoside, ester, derivative of triglyceride, fatty alcohol, alkoxylated fatty alcohol, alkoxylated polyhydric alcohol, and mixtures thereof is also provided.

Abstract: Compounds for reducing water content in cementitious mixtures selected from an amphoteric, an alkyl polyglycoside, an ester, a triglyceride derivative, and mixtures thereof are provided. Methods are also provided for reducing water content in cementitious mixtures.

Abstract: A self-priming centrifugal pump comprises an inlet and an outlet, and a centrifugal impeller for receiving liquid from the inlet and delivering it to the outlet. An inlet valve and an outlet valve are provided, and a diaphragm arrangement is driven by the same motor as the impeller to provide priming. The diaphragm arrangement can be integrated into a pump design without taking up significant additional space. By driving the diaphragm arrangement with the motor, no additional power source is required.