Abstract: Systems and methods include registering use of a virtual certification number (VCN) at a secure entity by receiving, at an external gateway, a registration request comprising an external request code and a primary account number (PAN), wherein the external request code is unique to the secure entity, determining that the external request code is an unregistered external request code, receiving a tokenized PAN based on the PAN, receiving an account identifier by applying the tokenized PAN to a certification mechanism tool application programing interface (API), generating a certification mechanism reference identifier by encrypting a certification mechanism associated with the account identifier and the tokenized PAN, updating a database to associate the certification mechanism reference identifier with the external request code, and transmitting, via the external gateway, a registration authentication to an external entity, the registration authentication comprising the external request code.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a transmission, and a controller. The engine is configured to generate power. The transmission is configured to transfer power from the engine to at least one drive wheel to propel the vehicle. The controller is programmed to, in response to a command to shift the transmission and a corresponding command to decrease a torque of the engine to less than a threshold corresponding to a spark retard limit during the shift, (i) increase the pressure of an oncoming clutch to engage the oncoming clutch, (ii) retard an engine spark at the spark retard limit to reduce the torque of the engine to the threshold during the engagement of the oncoming clutch, and (iii) shutdown at least one cylinder of the engine to further reduce the torque of the engine to less than the threshold during the engagement of the oncoming clutch.

Abstract: A die assembly is disclosed. The die assembly includes a die, one or more die pads on a first surface of the die and a die attach film on the die where the die attach film includes one or more openings that expose the one or more die pads and that extend to one or more edges of the die.

Abstract: A system, device and method for nail care is provided. The nail care system includes a shaping system, a polish removal system and/or a cuticle management system; a vision system; a nail polish application system; and a mobility system. The nail system may further include an accelerated drying system, a hand massage system, a nail identification/diagnosis/estimation of conditions system, an enclosure, a hand/foot rest system, a computer software system, a computer hardware system, a cartridge/pod system, and a multi-tool system. Related apparatuses, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods include registering use of a virtual certification number (VCN) at a secure entity by receiving, at an external gateway, a registration request comprising an external request code and a primary account number (PAN), wherein the external request code is unique to the secure entity, determining that the external request code is an unregistered external request code, receiving a tokenized PAN based on the PAN, receiving an account identifier by applying the tokenized PAN to a certification mechanism tool application programing interface (API), generating a certification mechanism reference identifier by encrypting a certification mechanism associated with the account identifier and the tokenized PAN, updating a database to associate the certification mechanism reference identifier with the external request code, and transmitting, via the external gateway, a registration authentication to an external entity, the registration authentication comprising the external request code.

Abstract: Systems and methods for triggering a virtual certification number (VCN) generation for use at a source include receiving a VCN generation request from an external entity, the VCN generation request comprising an external request code, external risk signals, and one or more source data for the source, verifying a registration authentication of an account associated with the external request code by comparing the external request code to a database entry, identifying a certification mechanism reference identifier associated with the external request code based on verifying the registration authentication, generating a risk authentication based on a risk analysis conducted using the external risk signals and the external request code, identifying a source identifier based on the one or more source data, and generating the VCN based on the certification mechanism reference identifier and the source identifier.

Abstract: A die assembly is disclosed. The die assembly includes a die, one or more die pads on a first surface of the die and a die attach film on the die where the die attach film includes one or more openings that expose the one or more die pads and that extend to one or more edges of the die.

Abstract: This disclosure provides for devices and methods for conduction assays for combinatorial libraries. The devices comprise a multiplicity of wells and a removable cap.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, medium, and system for global deadlock detection in a hybrid database for transactional and analytical workloads are disclosed. In one computer-implemented method, a daemon is launched on a coordinator segment in a massively parallel processing (MPP) database, where the MPP database is a hybrid database for both transactional workloads and analytical workloads. A respective local wait-for graph for each of a plurality of segments in the MPP database is collected periodically, where each of the plurality of segments includes the coordinator segment or a worker segment of a plurality of worker segments in the MPP database. A global wait-for graph that includes all collected local wait-for graphs is built. The global wait-for graph is used to determine that a global deadlock exists in the MPP database. The global deadlock is broken using one or more predefined policies in response to determining that the global deadlock exists.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for identifying targets for distinguishing cell types. In some embodiments, the method comprises: hierarchically clustering expression profiles of cells to generate a dendrogram with each leaf representing the expression profile of a different individual cell. The dendrogram can be pruned by eliminating invalid splits (and their children). The remaining leaves in the dendrogram can be merged, independent of their locations in the dendrogram, based on their distances to one another to generate clusters of expression profiles. The method can identify targets for distinguishing cell types based on targets that are expressed differentially in the clusters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for identifying targets for distinguishing cell types. In some embodiments, the method comprises: hierarchically clustering expression profiles of cells to generate a dendrogram with each leaf representing the expression profile of a different individual cell. The dendrogram can be pruned by eliminating invalid splits (and their children). The remaining leaves in the dendrogram can be merged, independent of their locations in the dendrogram, based on their distances to one another to generate clusters of expression profiles. The method can identify targets for distinguishing cell types based on targets that are expressed differentially in the clusters.

Abstract: A method of modifying the routing of lightpaths without interrupting service, scheduling long maintenance windows or the need to delete and recreate lightpath definitions is disclosed. The solution utilizes a combination of non-disruptive bridge and roll techniques and uses temporary end to end protection or segment protection to change the routing of the working or protection part of the lightpath without having to take the lightpath out of service. The solution relies on lambda level switching hardware support and software at the two endpoint nodes to coordinate in the event of an operator-initiated protection switch, the switching of connections from the working path to the protected path. Protection switching can be configured to be end to end, single segment only or multi hop protection depending on the application.

Abstract: This invention proposes a method for enabling segment protection, whereby one or more hops in the lightpath are protected by either a dedicated or shared wavelength. This provides a more cost effective solution for the service provider such that they only need to configure protection, and therefore deploy equipment, to those sensitive portions of the network rather than dedicating wavelengths and equipment for protection end-to-end for a lightpath. Further, allowing protecting wavelengths to be shared for protection, gives further flexibility and therefore, savings, to the service provider. To utilize lightpath segment protection and sharing the protection between multiple lightpaths requires the new mesh networking capabilities of the network elements and new network management tools to configure, and monitor these protected lightpaths.