Abstract: A playlist interface is provided for display on a user device, the playlist interface comprising a selectable indicator located after a first media item in a playlist, the selectable indicator presented in the playlist interface after the first media item to indicate that, upon selection, a second media item is to be added after the first media item in the playlist, wherein the second media item is an interstitial. Upon a user selection of the selectable indicator located after the first media item in the playlist interface, a plurality of user interface (UI) elements are caused to be presented to allow a user of the user device to specify configuration parameters for the interstitial being added to the playlist. User input is received for at least a subset of the plurality of UI elements to specify the configuration parameters for the interstitial.

Abstract: A method for providing a performance dashboard to a user associated with an enterprise comprises retrieving user information pertaining to the user. The method further comprises determining a list of computational tasks associated with generating the performance dashboard based at least in part on the user information. The method further comprises determining a load time for each computational task. The method further comprises identifying at least one computational task having a corresponding load time that is above a load time threshold. The method further comprises replacing the at least one computational task with a plurality of sub-tasks. The method further comprises, subsequent to replacing the at least one computational task within the list of computational tasks with the plurality of sub-tasks, generating the performance dashboard using the list of computational tasks. The method further comprises transmitting the performance dashboard to a web browser of the user.

Abstract: A computer system may generate a curated health sub-ontology. This may include receiving a set of selection criteria corresponding to a curated health ontology. A subset of concept nodes may be determined using the set of selection criteria. Generating the curated health sub-ontology may include identifying the subset of concept nodes and combining the subset of concept nodes to define the curated health sub-ontology. The curated health sub-ontology may be transmitted to a consuming system.

Abstract: An embedded processing system includes processing circuitry, a memory system, and a reprogramming control. The reprogramming control is configured to receive a transaction indicator and user credentials from a reprogramming system, the transaction indicator identifying a type of configuration item to program in the memory system. The reprogramming control is further configured to access user authentication data to authenticate authority of a user to program the memory system based on the transaction indicator and user credentials and receive an encrypted configuration item. The reprogramming control is further configured to decrypt and authenticate the encrypted configuration item as a decrypted and authenticated configuration item responsive to authenticating the authority of the user, and store the decrypted and authenticated configuration item in the memory system.

Abstract: A method for the management of a soil pest or pathogen includes a source of high voltage electricity; at least one capacitor for storing the high voltage electricity; a multiplicity of electrodes inserted into a soil location having a soil pest and/or pathogen to be managed; and an electrical switch which is controllably opened and closes so as to form a pulse of electricity which is passed through the soil location and between the electrodes so as to effect the management of the soil pest and/or pathogen.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members configured to contact a ground surface, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. The utility vehicle also includes a frame supported by the ground-engaging members and extending along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a tunnel member coupled to the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis. The tunnel member is positioned at a first height from the ground surface. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a cargo portion supported by the frame and positioned generally rearward of the tunnel member. The cargo portion has a cargo surface substantially aligned with the tunnel member and positioned at a second height from the ground surface. The first height is approximately equal to the second height.

Abstract: A circuit includes a first system-on-chip (SoC) driven by a first clock generator and a second SoC driven by a second clock generator where the first clock generator and the second clock generator have independent time bases. The first and second clock generators are synchronized using an RLC circuit external to the first clock generator and the second clock generator that converts an output of the first clock generator into current pulses and injects the current pulses into the second clock generator to pull an output of the second clock generator into synchronization with the output of the first clock generator. The RLC circuit converts a voltage output of the first clock generator into current pulses at the resonant frequency or specific harmonics of the output of the first clock generator. The second clock generator may include a ring oscillator into which the current pulses are injected.

Abstract: Contamination detection systems, kits, and techniques are described for testing surfaces for the presence of hazardous contaminants, while minimizing user exposure to these contaminants. Even trace amounts of contaminants can be detected. A collection kit provides a swab that is simple to use, easy to hold and grip, allows the user to swab large areas of a surface, and keeps the user's hands away from the surface being tested. The kit also provides open and closed fluid transfer mechanism to transfer the collected fluid to a detection device while minimizing user exposure to hazardous contaminants in the collected fluid. Contamination detection kits can rapidly collect and detect hazardous drugs, including trace amounts of antineoplastic agents, in healthcare settings at the site of contamination.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling tintable windows based on cloud detection.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for selectively identifying lodging content from listings provided by different listing providers and generating a composite listing that includes content selected across the different providers. For example, systems described herein may include content selection models that are trained to select different content types from listings that are provided by different listing providers based on features of the content and/or users. The composite listing may enable a user to book a stay with a lodging facility based on content presented via different third-party content providers for the same facility.

Abstract: A gaming machine, system, method, and program product provide a new slot machine game in which a gaming continuum displays advancement toward a highest state. The gaming continuum and includes a game activation display function that, based on a random selection associated with a wager activation, either partially advances the gaming continuum or totally advances the gaming continuum, the gaming continuum entering a decay state after each game outcome. The decay state includes displaying an advancing level of the gaming continuum decreasing toward an initial state. If a wager activation occurs before the initial state is reached, the level of the continuum is used as the starting state of the subsequent game round.

Abstract: Provided herein are inhibitors of MEK kinase, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said inhibitory compounds, and methods for using said MEK kinase inhibitory compounds for the treatment of disease.

Abstract: A system and method for digitally signing an object. An object signing agent sends a signing request for an object to a remote signing server, which, in response to receiving the request, generates a virtual machine executing code for signing the object. The object is signed within the virtual machine and returned to the object signing agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems, apparatuses and methods for mitigating cyber-attacks. For example, the method includes receiving, from one or more network devices tracking activity on a network, one or more data streams associated with a respective one of the one or more network devices, identifying a security alert from the one or more data streams, the security alert including metadata context describing the network device from the one or more network devices that originated the security alert, analyzing the metadata context to generate a metadata context score. When the security alert is determined to be a security threat event, classifying a type of the security threat event based on the related activity score and the metadata context, and outputting a recommended mitigation course of action based on the classified type of the security threat event.

Abstract: A node is operable to determine to send at least on data block to a destination node. A second relay node of an initial route that includes exactly a predefined number of relay nodes for relaying at least one data block from the node to a destination node is identified. A set of intermediate node options is identified by identifying nodes of the database system capable of receiving the at least one data block from the node and further capable of sending the at least one data block to the second relay node. Intermediate node selection data is generated by selecting one intermediate node from the set of intermediate node options. The at least one data block is transmitted from the node to the one intermediate node via the first direct connection to facilitate sending of the at least one data block from the node to the destination node.

Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a first elongate member having a distal portion that supports a plurality of staple-forming pockets, a second elongate member having a distal portion that supports a staple cartridge, and a clamp member movable from an open position to a closed position to releasably clamp the first and second elongate members together. A clamp lockout feature is supported by the first elongate member and is moveable between a lockout position in which the clamp lockout feature prevents closure of the clamp member, and a release position in which the clamp lockout feature permits closure of the clamp member. An actuating feature is supported by the second elongate member and is configured to actuate the clamp lockout feature from the lockout position to the release position in response to approximation of the distal portions of the first and second elongate members.

Abstract: A method of applying a buttress to a surgical stapler end effector comprises positioning a buttress assembly between an anvil and a staple cartridge of the end effector. The buttress assembly comprises a buttress body and an adhesive material. The adhesive material faces either an underside of the anvil or a deck of the staple cartridge. The anvil is in an open position relative to the staple cartridge during the act of positioning the buttress assembly between the anvil and the staple cartridge. The method further comprises moving the anvil toward the staple cartridge then moving the anvil back to the open position. The buttress assembly is adhered to the underside of the anvil or the deck of the staple cartridge via the adhesive material with the anvil moved back to the open position. The adhesive material comprises a bioabsorbable polymer.

Abstract: Described herein are TYK2 pseudokinase ligands and methods of utilizing TYK2 pseudokinase ligands in the treatment of diseases, disorders or conditions. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes a light transmissive first substrate, a working electrode disposed on the first substrate, a light transmissive second substrate facing the first substrate, a counter electrode disposed on the second substrate, and a lithium-rich anti-perovskite (LiRAP) material disposed between the first and second substrates. The LiRAP material includes an ionically conductive and electrically insulating LiRAP material.