Abstract: Apparatus and methods for integrating data from multiple computer-based communication platforms and dynamically adjusting search results for search queries received from each of the computer-based communication platforms in response to unique security settings is provided. The methods may include a system. The system may include a centralized database for receive indicators of concern (“IOCs”) from the communication platforms and tag each IOC with an identifier associated with a communication platform from which the IOC was received. The system may also include an API for modifying search queries received from the communication platforms and applying the modified search queries to the centralized database. The system may further include a dynamic filter for dynamically adjusting search results based at least in part on an originator of a search query.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing compatibility of a document of an entity with an organization's database on a computer server. Methods may include using a computer hardware processor to digitize a document from a first format into a digital format, such as bytes, when the first format may not be compatible with the database. Methods may further include using a computer hardware processor to convert the document from a digital format into a second format, where the second format of the document may be compatible with the organization's database. Methods may include using a computer hardware processor to populate the database on the computer server with data from the document in the second format. Methods may further include storing the populated database and the document in the second format on the computer server.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing compatibility of a document of an entity with an organization's database on a computer server to facilitate detection of a fraudulent submission. Methods may include receiving a populated document in a first format from the entity, using a processor to digitize the document into a digital format, such as bytes, and further into a second format, where the first format may not be compatible with the database and the second format may be compatible with the database. Methods may include using the processor, optionally running a statistical model, to determine an entity identifier, a predicted value of a data field in the document, and whether there is a difference between the value in the predicted data field and a corresponding value in the populated document. Methods may include implementing a corrective action, such as raising a fraud alert at the organization, when there is a difference.

Abstract: One or more techniques, alone or in combination, maximize a surface area of a receiver that converts light into another form of energy. One technique enhances collection efficiency by controlling a size, shape, and/or position of a cell relative to an expected illumination profile under various conditions. Another technique positions non-active elements (such as electrical contacts and/or interconnects) on surfaces likely to be shaded from incident light by other elements of the receiver. Another technique utilizes embodiments of interconnect structures occupying a small footprint. The receiver may be cooled by exposure to a fluid such as water or air.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may utilize one or more techniques, alone or in combination, to maximize a surface area of a receiver that is configured to convert light into another form of energy. One technique enhances collection efficiency by controlling a size, shape, and/or position of a cell relative to an expected illumination profile under various conditions. Another technique positions non-active elements (such as electrical contacts and/or interconnects) on surfaces likely to be shaded from incident light by other elements of the receiver. Another technique utilizes embodiments of interconnect structures occupying a small footprint. According to certain embodiments, the receiver may be cooled by exposure to a fluid such as water or air.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments are directed to methods including obtaining an input sample magnitude, filtering the obtained input sample magnitude, generating a sample-to-sample difference based on the filtered input sample magnitude, and engaging an actuator in accordance with a determination that the sample-to-sample difference satisfies a rate threshold.

Abstract: A virtual desktop server include an application framework comprising a real-time media application to provide real-time communications (RTC), a native RTC engine to execute a portion of the real-time media application when received, and a processor coupled to the application framework and to the native RTC engine. The processor redirects original application program interfaces (APIs) of the real-time media application intended for the native RTC engine based on redirection code injected into the real-time media application so that the portion of the real-time media application is to be redirected. The processor receives from a client computing device capabilities of the client computing device to execute the redirected portion of the real-time media application. The processor switches to a fallback mode if the client computing device has limited capabilities.

Abstract: A system and method for cooling a turbine blade tip shroud is provided. The turbine blade comprises a blade attachment, a platform extending radially outward from the attachment, an airfoil extending radially outward from the platform, and a tip shroud extending radially outward from the airfoil. The tip shroud has one or more knife edges extending radially outward from an outer surface of the tip shroud. One or more cooling passages extend through the airfoil and to the tip shroud. The turbine blade also includes one or more tip plates secured at or near the outer surface of the tip shroud thereby forming a plenum between the outer surface and the one or more tip plates. The one or more tip plates also include a plurality of cooling holes for flowing cooling air through the plenum to cool the tip shroud.

Abstract: A nickel-based alloy is disclosed which is suitable for casting gas turbine components having improved strength and comparative lower density while utilizing commercially available heat treatment cycles. The nickel-based alloy is suitable for providing equiaxed, directionally solidified, and single crystal castings. Methods of providing a cast article of the nickel-based alloy and subjecting the article to heat treatment cycles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A server includes at least one processor configured to execute a media application to provide media streaming that includes at least one video stream and at least one overlay on the at least one video stream. A portion of the media streaming is redirected by providing a placeholder to indicate positioning geometry of the at least one video stream within a media window, with the placeholder to include the at least one overlay. The processor detects the placeholder and determines positioning geometry associated therewith. A color and an alpha blending factor of the at least one overlay is determined based on calculations involving different colors of the at least one underlay at different times.

Abstract: A computing system includes a server within an enterprise, with the includes at least one processor to access a real-time media application to provide real-time communications (RTC) for peer-to-peer networking, and intercept APIs of the real-time media application so that a portion of the real-time media application is redirected away from said server. The redirected portion of the real-time media application includes provisioning information directed to a media server. A client device is associated with a branch within the enterprise and includes a processor to execute the redirected portion of the real-time media application, and receive alternative network connectivity options for the peer-to-peer networking from a network edge appliance associated with the branch within the enterprise. At least one media stream is established with the peer computing device via the network edge appliance based on the alternative network connectivity probing.

Abstract: A computing system includes a server to execute a first portion of a real-time media application so as to integrate with other desktop applications and other operating system functionality, and to redirect intercepted APIs of the real-time media application based on redirection code injected into the real-time media application so that a second portion of the real-time media application is redirected. A client computing device communicates with the server, and executes the redirected second portion of the real-time media application. The redirected second portion of the real-time media application corresponds to real-time media processing and networking off-loaded from the server to the client computing device.

Abstract: A cargo compartment for use in a transport vehicle, the cargo compartment comprising a cargo compartment housing configured and adapted to comply with at least one regulatory requirement of the transport vehicle. The cargo compartment includes wheels attached to the cargo compartment housing. A cargo compartment system for use in a transport vehicle includes a cargo compartment. The cargo compartment includes a cargo compartment housing configured and adapted to comply with at least one regulatory requirement of the transport vehicle, and wheels attached to the cargo compartment housing. The cargo compartment system includes a seat track having at least one fastener. The cargo compartment housing is configured and adapted to couple to the seat track and be secured to the seat track via the at least one fastener.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a memory, a network interface, and at least one processor coupled to the memory and the network interface. The processor is configured to intercept a request transmitted by an application hosted within a virtual computing session, the request being a request to be authorized to access a resource; pass the request to a virtualization agent hosted outside the virtual computing session; receive a response to the request, the response including a credential granting authorization to access the resource; and pass the response to the application to authorize the application to access the resource through use of the credential.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a likelihood of an occurrence of an anomaly in a sensor are described. A processor can receive a first measurement of a first capacitance change between a first port and a second port of a device connected to the sensor. The first measurement can be obtained in response to the first port being configured to perform a first function, and in response to the second port being configured to perform a second function. The processor can receive a second measurement of a second capacitance change between the first and second ports. The second measurement can be obtained in response to the first port being configured to perform the second function, and in response to the second port being configured to perform the first function. The processor can determine the likelihood of the occurrence of the anomaly based on the first and second measurements.

Abstract: A system and method for improving sealing at a turbine blade tip shroud, while reducing weight associated with the improved sealing is disclosed. The gas turbine blade incorporates a tip shroud having one or more pockets located therein, where the one or more pockets remove weight from the shroud, thus reducing load on the blade attachment generated by additional sealing at the turbine blade shroud. Methods for incorporating the one or more tip shrouds in a new turbine blade or a repaired turbine blade are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for modal testing of blades. A method for modal testing of a blade comprises providing a generally spherical fixture for retaining the blade in a fixed-free configuration. The method includes using an excitation device for exciting the blade while the blade is retained within a blade retaining portion of the fixture. The method comprises using a measurement device to measure a response of the blade to the excitation. The fixture includes an attachment portion configured for the securement of the excitation device to the fixture.

Abstract: A client computing device includes a display and a processor coupled to the display. The processor is to communicate with a virtual desktop server that includes a real-time media application to provide real time communications (RTC), and receive from the virtual desktop server redirected APIs of the real-time media application based on redirection code injected into a portion of the real-time media application. The injected code enumerates a local client surface and a virtual client surface. The processor executes the redirected portion of the real-time media application, and displays the local client surface and the virtual client surface on the display. The local client surface and the virtual client surface are shared with a second client computing device based on the intercepted APIs enumerating the local and virtual client surfaces.

Abstract: A server includes a real-time media application to provide real-time communications (RTC), and a processor to redirect a portion of the real-time media application based on redirection code injected into the real-time media application, with the injected redirection code defining at least one placeholder to indicate positioning geometry of at least one video stream within an RTC window. The processor determines the positioning geometry of the at least one placeholder within the injected redirection code for a client device to overlay the at least one video stream over the at least one placeholder within a displayed RTC window based on the positioning geometry.

Abstract: A computing system includes a virtual desktop server and a client computing device. The virtual desktop server includes a real-time media application to provide real-time communications (RTC) for peer-to-peer networking, and a native RTC engine to execute a portion of the real-time media application when received by the native RTC engine. An API code redirection module redirects intercepted APIs of the real-time media application so that the portion of the real-time media application is redirected away from the native RTC engine to a client RTC engine in the client computing device. The client RTC engine executes the redirected portion of the real-time media application, and performs network connectivity probing to determine reachability to a peer computing device. A media stream is established with the peer computing device based on the network connectivity probing.