Abstract: Concurrent servicing of a first cable of a cable pair while a second cable of the cable pair remains operational improves multi-processor computer system availability and serviceability. A pair of processing chips in different processing drawers may continue operation by way of the second cable while the first cable is degraded or serviced. Upon the servicing of the first cable, the serviced cable may transition to a fully operational state with no interruptions to the operations between the processing drawers by way of the second cable. Since cable faults are typically more common than processing chip or processing drawer faults, identification of cable faults and the ability to maintain operations of the processing drawers connected therewith is increasingly important.

Abstract: Provided is a computer-implemented method for securely receiving data via a third-party webpage, including: generating configuration data in response to a request from a first system, the configuration data including a public key of a first key pair; digitally signing the configuration data based on a private key of a second key pair; transmitting the configuration data to the first system, the configuration data including code configured to facilitate the first system to embed a plurality of frames in a webpage, wherein the plurality of frames loads content from a domain that is independent from a domain that hosts the webpage; and verifying the configuration data based on a public key of the second key pair. The computer-implemented method may also include receiving, from a master frame of the plurality of frames, encrypted data. Systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques for caching of compiled shader programs in a cloud computing environment. An initial request for a compiled shader program for an application executed by a first client device is received. The initial request includes a first shader key generated based on first state data. If the compiled shader program is determined, based on the first shader key, to not be stored using a shader cache, the compiled shader program is received from the first client device and stored with the first shader key using the shader cache. A subsequent request for the compiled shader program is received for the application running at a second client device. The subsequent request includes a second shader key generated based on second state data. If the second shader key is determined to match the first shader key, the compiled shader program is transmitted to the second client device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques for caching of compiled shader programs in a cloud computing environment.

Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween along a longitudinal axis. At least one engagement member protrudes from a terminal portion of the sidewall in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis. The at least one engagement member tapers axially in a direction from the distal end toward the proximal end. The at least one engagement member is configured for engagement with a locking mechanism of a fluid injector to releasably lock the syringe with the fluid injector. A taper of the at least one engagement member is configured to rotationally guide the syringe into alignment with the locking mechanism and axially eject the syringe upon rotation of the syringe. The locking mechanism operatively engages the at least one engagement member regardless of an orientation of the syringe about the longitudinal axis relative to the injector.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques for caching of compiled shader programs in a cloud computing environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for composite quantum gate calibration for a quantum computing system are provided. In some implementations, a method includes accessing a unitary gate model describing a composite quantum gate. The unitary gate model includes a plurality of gate parameters. The method includes implementing the composite quantum gate for a plurality of gate cycles on the quantum system to amplify the plurality of gate parameters. The method includes obtaining a measurement of a state of the quantum system after implementing the composite quantum gate for the plurality of gate cycles. The method includes determining at least one of the plurality of gate parameters based at least in part on the measurement of the state of the quantum system. The method includes calibrating the composite quantum gate for the quantum computing system based at least in part on the plurality of gate parameters.

Abstract: The model builder may generate a model object, and initiate the solver to determine whether the model object has constraints that effect the model object. The solver can generate solution data these constraints. The solver may pass any solution data it obtains to the solution display generator, so that the user can view the solution data while the user is building the model with the model builder.

Abstract: A smart speaker/microphone is described that optionally connects to an attached device that may be an LMR radio. The smart speaker/microphone can operate independently to an attached device. Preferentially the smart speaker/microphone contains apparatus to enable the switching of key functions to an attached device based on either automatic or manual change in a switching condition.

Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween along a longitudinal axis. At least one engagement member protrudes from a terminal portion of the sidewall in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis. The at least one engagement member tapers axially in a direction from the distal end toward the proximal end. The at least one engagement member is configured for engagement with a locking mechanism of a fluid injector to releasably lock the syringe with the fluid injector. A taper of the at least one engagement member is configured to rotationally guide the syringe into alignment with the locking mechanism and axially eject the syringe upon rotation of the syringe. The locking mechanism operatively engages the at least one engagement member regardless of an orientation of the syringe about the longitudinal axis relative to the injector.

Abstract: A smart speaker/microphone is described that optionally connects to an attached device that may be an LMR radio. The smart speaker/microphone can operate independently to an attached device. Preferentially the smart speaker/microphone contains apparatus to enable the switching of key functions to an attached device based on either automatic or manual change in a switching condition.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable medium for performing a computer simulation a physical object, includes receiving at least one selection by a user with respect to usage of a simpler model or a more complex model to be used to model at least one attribute of the physical object; performing a computer simulation of the physical object based on the at least one selection received from the user; and rerunning the computer simulation a plurality of times using results obtained from earlier run computer simulations, to obtain an accurate representation of the physical object.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for shading primitive fragments. A target buffer may be recast when shaded samples that are covered by a primitive fragment are generated at a first shading rate using a first sampling mode, the shaded samples are stored in the target buffer that is associated with the first sampling mode and the first shading rate, a second sampling mode is determined, and the target buffer is associated with the second sampling mode. A sampling mode and/or shading rate may be changed for a primitive. A primitive fragment that is associated with a first sampling mode and a first shading rate is received and a second sampling mode is determined for the primitive fragment. Shaded samples corresponding to the primitive fragment are generated, at a second shading rate, using the second sampling mode and the shaded samples are stored in a target buffer.

Abstract: Described herein are service provider terminals and methods of operating service provider terminals. The service provider terminals include a member ID input module for receiving data indicative of a user member ID associated with a loyalty program, wherein the user accumulates a plurality of member points through performing one or more point earning activities offered by the loyalty program. The service provider terminals further include a service provider input module for receiving data indicative of a user service provider ID associated with a service account. Furthermore, the service provider terminals include a computation module for reducing the member points by a predetermined number of points.

Abstract: The model builder may generate a model object, and initiate the solver to determine whether the model object has constraints that effect the model object. The solver can generate solution data these constraints. The solver may pass any solution data it obtains to the solution display generator, so that the user can view the solution data while the user is building the model with the model builder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a geopolymeric cement formed from a precursor having a relatively high alumina content (Si:Al atomic ratio of less than or equal to 1.3:1) to form an alkaline multiphase alumino-silicate material. The precursor comprises basaltic rock in which kaolinization is at an advanced stage, preferably Interbasaltic material found in Northern Ireland. The present invention also provides structural units for constructing a building, the structural units being manufactured using the geopolymeric cement of the invention. The invention also provides a process for producing a geopolymeric cement comprising a precursor having a relatively high alumina content (Si:Al atomic ratio of less than or equal to 1.3:1) to form an alkaline alumino-silicate geopolymer material for manufacturing geopolymeric structural building units having compressive strengths of greater than 3 N/mm2 and preferably having compressive strengths in the range of 12-25 N/mm2.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for shading primitive fragments. A target buffer may be recast when shaded samples that are covered by a primitive fragment are generated at a first shading rate using a first sampling mode, the shaded samples are stored in the target buffer that is associated with the first sampling mode and the first shading rate, a second sampling mode is determined, and the target buffer is associated with the second sampling mode. A sampling mode and/or shading rate may be changed for a primitive. A primitive fragment that is associated with a first sampling mode and a first shading rate is received and a second sampling mode is determined for the primitive fragment. Shaded samples corresponding to the primitive fragment are generated, at a second shading rate, using the second sampling mode and the shaded samples are stored in a target buffer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a geopolymeric cement formed from a precursor having a relatively high alumina content (Si:Al atomic ratio of less than or equal to 1.3:1) to form an alkaline multiphase alumino-silicate material. The precursor comprises basaltic rock in which kaolinization is at an advanced stage, preferably Interbasaltic material found in Northern Ireland. The present invention also provides structural units for constructing a building, the structural units being manufactured using the geopolymeric cement of the invention. The invention also provides a process for producing a geopolymeric cement comprising a precursor having a relatively high alumina content (Si:Al atomic ratio of less than or equal to 1.3:1) to form an alkaline alumino-silicate geopolymer material for manufacturing geopolymeric structural building units having compressive strengths of greater than 3 N/mm2 and preferably having compressive strengths in the range of 12-25 N/mm2.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system is disclosed including a patient interface device and a bulk container and pump assembly in fluid communication with the patient interface device for supplying a medical fluid to patient. The assembly includes a container body including a closed end and defining an opening leading to an interior chamber for holding the medical fluid, and a pump device closing and sealing the opening in the container body and adapted to draw the medical fluid from the container body and deliver the medical fluid to the patient. A method of supplying a medical fluid to a fluid delivery system is also disclosed and includes providing the bulk container and pump assembly and releasably associating the assembly with a drive device for driving the pump device. The assembly includes a pump device in the form of a gear pump including spur gears that are driven by the drive device.

Abstract: A container 11, carries a component 12 of the telemetry system. The container mounted unit 12 transmits via its antenna 34, a signal 41 containing data indicating the status of the container. This signal is received by shipboard transponder 32 including an antenna 33, a first transceiver 35 for communication with shipboard devices such as the container module 12, control unit 36 which monitors and buffers signals for re-transmission and routes incoming signals, and a second transceiver 37 which transmits and receives signals 39, to and from the satellite 15 via its antenna 38. Thus signals from the container mounted module 12 may be relayed via the shipboard relay 32, the satellite 17 and the communications network 19, 20, 21 to the receiver station 22.