Abstract: A technique implements a dataflow graph, taking a number of streams of data inputs and transforms these inputs into a number of streams of outputs. The dataflow graph can perform pattern matching. The technique implements reactions via the composition of pattern matching across joined streams of input data. A completeness of matching an input sequence to a particular input pattern can be characterized as having at least three different degrees, such as cold (not yet matched), warm (e.g., minimally matched), and hot (e.g., maximally matched). The input pattern to be matched can have a variable length, including zero length or unlimited or arbitrarily large length. Data flows can be on a push basis or pull basis, or a combination, and may change depending on the state.

Abstract: A dataflow programming language can be used to express reactive dataflow programs that can be used in pattern-driven real-time data analysis. One or more tools are provided for the dataflow programming language for checking syntactic and semantic correctness, checking logical correctness, debugging, translation of source code into a secure, portable format (e.g., packaged code), translation of source code (or packaged code) into platform-specific code, batch-mode interpretation, interactive interpretation, simulation and visualization of the dataflow environment, remote execution, monitoring, or any combination of these. These tools embody a method of developing, debugging, and deploying a dataflow graph device.

Abstract: Powder coating compositions are disclosed that are suitable for low temperature curing yet provide coatings of desirable performance properties, equivalent to those previously attained only with coatings requiring a higher curing temperature. The powder coating compositions disclosed may be cured either by heat activated curing agents or by radiation activated curing agents.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening a container and a closure in a closed configuration is disclosed. The apparatus includes an insertion portion configured for insertion through an aperture of the container and an aperture of the closure when the container and the closure are in the closed configuration; and a restraining portion configured to prevent passage of the restraining portion through the apertures. The insertion portion includes a hanging slot, and a mechanism configured to impede removal of the insertion portion from the apertures once the insertion portion has been inserted through the aperture such that the container and the closure are fastened between the mechanism and the restraining portion.

Abstract: Methoxyorganosilicon compounds having an electron withdrawing group on the silicon atom in combination with tertiary methylamine catalysts having hydrophobic substituents can effectively, even at ambient temperatures, reduce water content in polyurethane coating compositions by catalytic transalkylation to produce methanol and a hydroxy group on the silicone compound without unduly adversely affecting the polyurethane coating.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for generalized consistency control of database transactions in a distributed database. In distributed database systems a specific reconciliation procedure is typically needed and coded for each possible irresolvable event. The systems and methods described herein enable a general characterization of multiple types of irresolvable events and thus eliminate and/or reduce the need to write individual code for every specific event.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for controlling concurrency of database transactions by hierarchically maintaining transaction consistently in a distributed database system from various viewpoints. Hierarchically maintaining the transaction consistency ensures the serializability of database transactions in the distributed database system and improves the overall performance (e.g., response time) from the perspective of clients of the distributed database system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for generalized consistency control of database transactions in a distributed database. In distributed database systems a specific reconciliation procedure is typically needed and coded for each possible irresolvable event. The systems and methods described herein enable a general characterization of multiple types of irresolvable events and thus eliminate and/or reduce the need to write individual code for every specific event.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for asynchronous distributed database management. In one embodiment, the systems and methods wait to execute or update a database transaction or command until specific conditions are satisfied, essentially divorcing the read-time from update-time in evaluation of a single expression. Accordingly, the systems and methods described herein can, in some instances, resolve the temporary inconsistencies without aborting and/or otherwise terminating a database transaction that would otherwise be aborted.