Abstract: In some aspects, an interface is provided that has options for defining entities and attributes. A model of a remote data source is defined based on inputs received via the interface. The model includes an entity representing a data segment from the remote data source. The entity has properties, which represent fields of a data structure in the remote data source and have data type descriptors indicating data types used by the fields. The model also includes an attribute specifying a function, which uses the properties as inputs. The entity is matched to exported data from the remote data source. The match is performed based on the exported data elements being arranged in a hierarchy corresponding to the properties and the data elements having the data types corresponding to the data type descriptors. The attribute's function is executed using, as input data, the data elements mapped to the properties.

Abstract: This disclosure involves development and deployment platforms for decision algorithms. For example, a computing system provides software development interface to a client device. The system sets, based on an input from the client device via the interface, a decision engine to a test mode that causes the decision engine to operate on test data stored in a first database and that prevents the decision engine from applying operations from the client device to production data stored in a second database. The system also configures the decision engine in the test mode to execute a different decision algorithms on the test data. The system also sets, based on another input via the interface, the decision engine to a deployment mode that causes the decision engine to operate on the production data. The system configures the decision engine in the deployment mode to execute one or more of the tested decision algorithms.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the docking of an underwater vehicle (such as a ROV) to a subsea structure (such as a basket or cage) for the transfer of payload devices, such as ocean bottom seismic nodes. The ROV may have a docking probe that is rotatable between an extended and retracted position by a rotatory actuator. The subsea structure may have a docking receptacle that receives the docking probe while the probe is in an extended position. The docking probe and receptacle can latch and/or be secured together by a variety of mechanisms. Once secured, the docking probe can rotate thereby changing the relative positions (horizontal and/or vertical) of the ROV and the subsea structure. The underwater vehicle may have an elevator mechanism that may move vertically and/or horizontally and that is coupled to a handler or grabber for handling and/or transfer of the payload devices.

Abstract: A wall mounting system is provided. The wall mounting system includes a plurality of mount brackets. A pair of hooks extend along the length of the mount brackets and are substantially parallel to one another. Each the pair of hooks includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end extends from the front surface and includes a notch formed on an upper surface. The vertical portion extends from the distal end of the horizontal portion. The hooks of a mounting bracket interlock with the hooks of another mounting bracket.

Abstract: A flexible industrial air filter system including a plurality of workstations, air filter units and a plurality of duct sections interconnected together to define a modular duct work grid. T-connectors are mounted between some of the sections with the workstations and air filter units positioned generally adjacent the T-connectors. Connection ducts interconnect the T-connectors and either the workstations or air filter units. Quick release connectors connect the connection ducts to the T-connectors and to the work stations and the air filter units such that the workstations and air filter units can be quickly added, removed, moved, and repositioned as desired.

Abstract: User interface information related to relevant events of interest is provided. Events can occur anywhere in a document, and may or may not be relevant to a user utilizing an assistive technology (AT) application, such as a screen reader. A provider-side signaling system component determines whether raised events are relevant to the user. In some examples, when an application makes a plurality of attribute changes in a document at once, the signaling provider batches the related events as a single transaction, and generates a generalized annotation describing the changes. The signaling provider further packages the event notification, and sends the event notification to a client-side signaling system component. The signaling client receives the notification, and determines whether to alert the user of the event(s) based on verbosity settings. The AT application is enabled to interpret the event notification and alert the user in a meaningful way.

Abstract: A minimum floor space air filter unit has an outer housing defined by side walls which has a height that is substantially larger than the base. A blower is mounted in the base. An elongated filter column is mounted in the housing. The blower is positioned below the elongated filter column to draw air with entrained particulate into an air inlet and through the elongated filter column for exiting the housing through an air outlet. Entrained particulate is captured on the exterior surface of the elongated filter column. At least one nozzle is positioned within the interior core of the elongated filter column to pulse air from the interior through the elongate filter media column to remove entrained particulate from the exterior surface.

Abstract: A wall mounting system is provided. The wall mounting system includes a plurality of mount brackets. A pair of hooks extend along the length of the mount brackets and are substantially parallel to one another. Each the pair of hooks includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end extends from the front surface and includes a notch formed on an upper surface. The vertical portion extends from the distal end of the horizontal portion. The hooks of a mounting bracket interlock with the hooks of another mounting bracket.

Abstract: Mounting brackets used for mounting decorative panels to walls is provided. The mounting brackets may each include a substantially planar body having a front surface, a rear surface, a top end and a bottom end forming a height in between, and a first end and a second end, forming a length in between. The mounting brackets further include at least one hook rail protruding from the front surface of the body at an angle relative to the front surface. The hook rail runs along at least a portion of the length of the body. A hook rail of a first bracket interlocks with a hook rail of a second bracket when the second bracket is disposed in an upside position relative to the first bracket.

Abstract: A crossflow table having a housing and a work surface. The housing includes an air intake path in fluid communication with the work surface. The air intake path has an intake entrance and intake exit. A filter and blower unit are positioned adjacent the intake exit. An air exhaust path has an exhaust entrance and exhaust exit. The exhaust entrance is adjacent the filter and blower unit. The air intake path and air exhaust path generally extend parallel to one another. The filter and blower unit draw air into the air intake path at the intake entrance and pull the air though the air intake path where the air exhausts into the filter and blower unit at the intake exit. The blower unit then pushes the air into the air exhaust path at the exhaust entrance and forces the air through the air exhaust path and out the exhaust exit. Due to the intake and exhaust paths being generally parallel to one another, the crossflow table is very compact in overall dimensions.

Abstract: A method of detecting copy number variations in foetal or tumour DNA within a sample of circulating cell-free DNA includes carrying out amplification of DNA such that amplification of longer DNA molecules is discriminated against. This results in preferential amplification of foetal or tumour DNA, which can then be analysed using, for example,array comparative genome hybridisation.

Abstract: A method of enriching a sample of circulating cell-free DNA for DNA derived from a foetus or from a tumour includes carrying out amplification of DNA such that amplification of longer DNA molecules is discriminated against. This results in preferential amplification of foetal or tumour DNA, which can then be analysed using, for example, array comparative genome hybridisation.

Abstract: Mounting brackets used for mounting decorative panels to walls is provided. The mounting brackets may each include a substantially planar body having a front surface, a rear surface, a top end and a bottom end forming a height in between, and a first end and a second end, forming a length in between. The mounting brackets further include at least one hook rail protruding from the front surface of the body at an angle relative to the front surface. The hook rail runs along at least a portion of the length of the body. A hook rail of a first bracket interlocks with a hook rail of a second bracket when the second bracket is disposed in an upside position relative to the first bracket.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting diffusion of gases and/or transmission of photons through elastomeric seals and a diffusion inhibiting elastomeric seal wherein at least a portion of the surface of a diffusion inhibiting elastomeric seal is coated with a compatibly-deformable, malleable metal coating.

Abstract: A mask assembly includes a mask frame including a lower portion and a neck extending from the lower portion, a cushion provided to the mask frame and adapted to contact a patient's face, a forehead support assembly provided to the neck of the mask frame, the forehead support assembly including a forehead support and a forehead pad provided to the forehead support, and an elbow assembly provided to the mask frame. The neck includes a pair of side walls spaced apart from one another along an entire length of the neck, the side walls providing an open space therebetween along the entire length of the neck that opens towards a front side of the mask assembly. The pair of side walls comprise an upper converging section wherein the pair of side walls converge towards one another in a downward direction.

Abstract: A load bearing pile arrangement comprising a plurality of load bearing construction pile assemblies. Each comprises a pile provided with a support manifold at an upper end thereof. Each pile includes an outer tube and an inner tube between which, when the assembly is in use, provides a pathway for fluid pumped from above and down through the inner tube to a vortex manifold where the fluid swirls before passing upwards between the inner tube and the outer tube. The fluid also swirls as it passes upwards between the tubes and by at least one collar comprising an annular ring fixedly mounted on the tube the ring having helices, which cause the fluid to continue swirling as it passes upwards between the tubes and. In use, the load bearing pile arrangement can be used to recover heat from the surrounding ground; store heat in the surrounding ground; or, to store coolth, especially in a desert locality.

Abstract: A commanding interface can provide an efficient computer interface for users of assistive technology by focusing on the tasks that an application can perform, rather than on the interface the application exposes. The commanding interface can provide a search mechanism that searches for and presents functions or functionality in response and dynamically updates results as the search query is entered. Additionally, the commanding interface can prioritize search results based on contextual data, including prior search terms, prior actions, and the context of the user's interaction with the application program. The commanding interface can enable the user to filter the functions and functionality presented through the commanding interface according to types of user-performed activities for which such functions would be utilized, patterns, or heuristically determined associations.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting diffusion of gases and/or transmission of photons through elastomeric seals and a diffusion inhibiting elastomeric seal wherein at least a portion of the surface of a diffusion inhibiting elastomeric seal is coated with a compatibly-deformable, malleable metal coating.

Abstract: A load bearing pile arrangement comprising a plurality of load bearing construction pile assemblies. Each comprises a pile provided with a support manifold at an upper end thereof. Each pile includes an outer tube and an inner tube between which, when the assembly is in use, provides a pathway for fluid pumped from above and down through the inner tube to a vortex manifold where the fluid swirls before passing upwards between the inner tube and the outer tube. The fluid also swirls as it passes upwards between the tubes and by at least one collar comprising an annular ring fixedly mounted on the tube the ring having helices, which cause the fluid to continue swirling as it passes upwards between the tubes and. In use, the load bearing pile arrangement can be used to recover heat from the surrounding ground; store heat in the surrounding ground; or, to store coolth, especially in a desert locality.

Abstract: A commanding interface can provide an efficient computer interface for users of assistive technology by focusing on the tasks that an application can perform, rather than on the interface the application exposes. The commanding interface can provide a search mechanism that searches for and presents functions or functionality in response and dynamically updates results as the search query is entered. Additionally, the commanding interface can prioritize search results based on contextual data, including prior search terms, prior actions, and the context of the user's interaction with the application program. The commanding interface can enable the user to filter the functions and functionality presented through the commanding interface according to types of user-performed activities for which such functions would be utilized, patterns, or heuristically determined associations.