Abstract: Disclosed circuit arrangements include a physically unclonable function (PUF) entropy source having passive circuit elements and active circuit elements. A first die has one or more metal layers and an active layer, and the passive circuit elements are disposed in the one or more metal layers. A second die has one or more metal layers and an active layer. The active circuit elements are coupled to the passive circuit elements and are disposed in the active layer of the second die, and the first die and the second die are in a stacked structure. The stacked structure has the one or more metal layers of the first die disposed between the active layer of the first die and the active layer of the second die.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing automated training. An automated training system includes hardware for receiving images from an imaging device arranged such that a field of view of the imaging device includes a tray supporting tools and a training surface having a simulated subcutaneous area, determining a location, a position, and an identification of the tools supported on the tray, receiving an input from a position tracking system that corresponds to insertion characteristics of a tool into the training surface, determining, based on the insertion characteristics and the images of the training surface, a positioning and an orientation of at least a portion of the tool within the simulated subcutaneous area, and provide feedback regarding the positioning and orientation of the tool.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a SoC with one or more untrusted islands that can host one or more roles or tenants in a data center environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment). In one embodiment, a secure shell encapsulates the untrusted islands with a secure application programming interface (API) to access other hardware resources in the SoC. Hardware resources in the SoC (e.g., HardIP, SoftIP, or both), can either be secure/trusted, or rely on the secure shell to ensure confidentiality.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a camera mounting system for use with a rain gutter. In some forms, the system comprises an anchor comprising a metallic material, and a mount body comprising a base having one or more magnets. The mount body may also comprise an attachment member configured to securely attach to a camera. The mount body is configured to magnetically adhere through a portion of the rain gutter to the anchor.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a laparoscopic apparatus having a first component and a second component. The first component has a first component manipulation end configured for manipulation by a user and/or a machine, a first component interface end, a first component magnet located at or near the first component interface end, and a first component actuator system including a cable. The first component actuator system is configured to transfer control movements from the first component manipulation end into moments and forces acting upon the cable. The second component has a second component working end configured for performing surgical work, a second component interface end, a second component magnet located at or near the second component interface end, and a second component actuator system configured to transfer moments and forces acting upon the cable into mechanical movements acting upon the second component working end.

Abstract: Disclosed circuit arrangements include a physically unclonable function (PUF) entropy source having passive circuit elements and active circuit elements. A first die has one or more metal layers and an active layer, and the passive circuit elements are disposed in the one or more metal layers. A second die has one or more metal layers and an active layer. The active circuit elements are coupled to the passive circuit elements and are disposed in the active layer of the second die, and the first die and the second die are in a stacked structure. The stacked structure has the one or more metal layers of the first die disposed between the active layer of the first die and the active layer of the second die.

Abstract: Methods and circuit arrangements for self-authentication of a data set by circuitry on a semi-conductor die include export circuitry and a non-volatile memory disposed on the semiconductor die. The export circuitry is configured to generate a public-private key pair and generate a signature from a data set and a private key of the key pair. The export circuitry is configured to store a version of a public key of the key pair in the non-volatile memory, destroy the private key, and output the data set to external storage.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a laparoscopic apparatus having a first component and a second component. The first component has a first component manipulation end configured for manipulation by a user and/or a machine, a first component interface end, a first component magnet located at or near the first component interface end, and a first component actuator system including a cable. The first component actuator system is configured to transfer control movements from the first component manipulation end into moments and forces acting upon the cable. The second component has a second component working end configured for performing surgical work, a second component interface end, a second component magnet located at or near the second component interface end, and a second component actuator system configured to transfer moments and forces acting upon the cable into mechanical movements acting upon the second component working end.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a SoC with one or more untrusted islands that can host one or more roles or tenants in a data center environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment). In one embodiment, a secure shell encapsulates the untrusted islands with a secure application programming interface (API) to access other hardware resources in the SoC. Hardware resources in the SoC (e.g., HardIP, SoftIP, or both), can either be secure/trusted, or rely on the secure shell to ensure confidentiality.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing an incident event by a public safety and security organization. The methods comprise: performing Near Field Communication (“NFC”) or Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) operations by a Land Mobile Radio (“LMR”) and a field computing device to check-in a field personnel member into an incident event; communicating check-in information to a remote computing device from the field computing device via a packet switched LMR infrastructure or a public network; and using the check-in information by the remote computing device to facilitate management of the incident event by the by public safety and security organization.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a Land Mobile Radio (“LMR”). The methods comprise: performing Near Field Communication (“NFC”) or Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) operations by the LMR and an external device; and sending from the LMR or receiving at the LMR information associated with the NFC or RFID operations via the packet switched LMR infrastructure. The information associated with the NFC or RFID operations includes, but is not limited to, check-in information for an incident event, check-out information for an incident, sensor data, authentication keys, verification keys, access codes, and LMR configuration (e.g. personality) information, LMR software code, and/or LMR firmware.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a Land Mobile Radio (“LMR”). The methods comprise: performing Near Field Communication (“NFC”) or Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) operations by the LMR and an external device; and sending from the LMR or receiving at the LMR information associated with the NFC or RFID operations via the packet switched LMR infrastructure. The information associated with the NFC or RFID operations includes, but is not limited to, check-in information for an incident event, check-out information for an incident, sensor data, authentication keys, verification keys, access codes, and LMR configuration (e.g. personality) information, LMR software code, and/or LMR firmware.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing an incident event by a public safety and security organization. The methods comprise: performing Near Field Communication (“NFC”) or Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) operations by a Land Mobile Radio (“LMR”) and a field computing device to check-in a field personnel member into an incident event; communicating check-in information to a remote computing device from the field computing device via a packet switched LMR infrastructure or a public network; and using the check-in information by the remote computing device to facilitate management of the incident event by the by public safety and security organization.

Abstract: In various implementations, a first computing device (such as a cloud-based server) receives, from a second computing device (e.g., a notebook computer, tablet computer, or smartphone) a graphical annotation for a document displayed on the second computing device. The first computing device stores the graphical annotation in a database in a graphical annotation data entity and creates an association between an entity containing the portion of the document to which the graphical annotation is to be anchored and the graphical annotation entity.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices that provide personalized sleep improvement programs for improving sleep habits are described. The personalized sleep improvement programs may include sleep characteristics of a user, at least one factor impacting a sleep of the user, at least one sleep goal for the user, and a sleep-related performance of the user.

Abstract: In various implementations, a first computing device (such as a cloud-based server) receives, from a second computing device (e.g., a notebook computer, tablet computer, or smartphone) a graphical annotation for a document displayed on the second computing device. The first computing device stores the graphical annotation in a database in a graphical annotation data entity and creates an association between an entity containing the portion of the document to which the graphical annotation is to be anchored and the graphical annotation entity.

Abstract: In various implementations, a first computing device (such as a cloud-based server) receives, from a second computing device (e.g., a notebook computer, tablet computer, or smartphone): (a) a graphical annotation for a document displayed on the second computing device, and (b) a comment for the graphical annotation. The first computing device stores the graphical annotation in a database in a graphical annotation data entity, stores the comment in the database in a comment data entity, and associates the graphical annotation data entity with the comment data entity within the database.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices that provide personalized sleep improvement programs for improving sleep habits are described. The personalized sleep improvement programs may include sleep characteristics of a user, at least one factor impacting a sleep of the user, at least one sleep goal for the user, and a sleep-related performance of the user.

Abstract: Techniques to share media files through messaging are described. An apparatus may comprise a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory may store a message application that when executed by the processor is operative to communicate a message and a message attachment comprising a media file at different time intervals using different transports. The message may have a link comprising a reference to a discoverable storage location for the media file. Other embodiments are described and claimed.