Abstract: For a communication channel having a first endpoint in a customer on-premise network and a second endpoint on a primary host machine in a cloud service provider infrastructure, the primary host machine determines a change in a state information of the communication channel and identifies a backup host machine for the communication channel. The primary host machine causes the change in the state information to be replicated to the backup host machine, wherein the replicated state information stored by the backup host machine is usable by the backup host machine after a failover causes the backup host machine to become the second endpoint of the communication channel.

Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly may be formed comprising an electronic substrate, at least one integrated circuit device electrically attached to the electronic substrate, a mold material layer abutting electronic substrate and substantially surrounding the at least one integrated circuit, and at least one structure within the mold material layer, wherein the at least one structure comprises a material having a modulus of greater than about 20 gigapascals and a thermal conductivity of greater than about 10 watts per meter-Kelvin.

Abstract: Methods and kits are provided for producing Griffithsin. The methods include providing a genetically modified microorganism comprising a gene encoding Griffithsin protein operably linked to an inducible promotor and growing the genetically modified microorganism under conditions that induce the promotor and cause expression of griffithisin. The Griffithsin is purified by releasing Griffithsin from the microorganism by cellular disruption, performing a precipitation step to remove contaminating protein and nucleic acids, and performing an anion exchange chromatography step.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include composite dies and methods of forming such composite dies. In an embodiment, a composite die comprises a base substrate, a first die over the base substrate, and a second die over the base substrate and adjacent to the first die. In an embodiment an underfill layer is between the first die and the base substrate, between the second die and the base substrate, and between the first die and the second die. In an embodiment, a trench into the underfill layer is between the first die and the second die. In an embodiment the composite die further comprises, a mold layer over the first die and the second die, wherein the mold layer fills the trench.

Abstract: An axial fan has an inner-rotor motor which includes a drive end, a non-drive end and a shaft which extends axially from the drive end; and an impeller which includes a cylindrical impeller cup and a number of impeller blades that extend radially from the impeller cup. The impeller cup has an open upstream end and a closed downstream end which is connected to the shaft. In operation, the motor spins the impeller to generate an airflow in a direction from the non-drive end of the motor to the drive end of the motor. The impeller cup is configured to receive the motor therein and surround the drive end of the motor but not the non-drive end of the motor. As a result, the non-drive end of the motor is exposed to the airflow during operation of the fan.

Abstract: A two stage axial fan includes a tubular fan housing, first and second motors which are positioned in series in the fan housing, a first impeller which is positioned in the fan housing and is driven by the first motor, and a second impeller which is positioned in the fan housing and is driven by the second motor. The first motor is positioned on a first foot-mounted motor support structure which is connected to the fan housing and the second motor is positioned on a second foot-mounted motor support structure which is connected to the fan housing.

Abstract: The present invention describes an invention called the “Handheld Powered Box Cutter” which makes it much easier and faster to cut up cardboard packaging and boxes. It uses a handheld ergometric compact design and uses a rechargeable battery-operated motor, to drive a protected rapidly oscillating cutting blade, to ease the task of slicing various thicknesses of cardboard. The cutting blade is housed within a hooked protective cutting slot area. This slot allows pieces of cardboard to be slid into a rapidly oscillating cutting blade and it protects human fingers from being cut by the blade.

Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly may be formed comprising an electronic substrate, at least one integrated circuit device electrically attached to the electronic substrate, a mold material layer abutting electronic substrate and substantially surrounding the at least one integrated circuit, and at least one structure within the mold material layer, wherein the at least one structure comprises a material having a modulus of greater than about 20 gigapascals and a thermal conductivity of greater than about 10 watts per meter-Kelvin.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include composite dies and methods of forming such composite dies. In an embodiment, a composite die comprises a base substrate, a first die over the base substrate, and a second die over the base substrate and adjacent to the first die. In an embodiment an underfill layer is between the first die and the base substrate, between the second die and the base substrate, and between the first die and the second die. In an embodiment, a trench into the underfill layer is between the first die and the second die. In an embodiment the composite die further comprises, a mold layer over the first die and the second die, wherein the mold layer fills the trench.

Abstract: A two stage axial fan includes a tubular fan housing, first and second motors which are positioned in series in the fan housing, a first impeller which is positioned in the fan housing and is driven by the first motor, and a second impeller which is positioned in the fan housing

Abstract: A method for managing outbound communications for a contact center includes: detecting, by a processor associated with the contact center, a trigger for transmitting outbound messages to a customer of the contact center, determining, by the processor, a notification strategy for the customer in response to the detected trigger, identifying, by the processor, a contact group designated for the customer, initiating, by the processor, first and second conversations with respectively first and second contacts in the contact group for transmitting first and second outbound communications according to the notification strategy, monitoring, by the processor, progress of the first and second conversations, and modifying, by the processor, a state of the second conversation with the second contact based on the progress of the first conversation with the first contact.

Abstract: A method for receiving data and providing calculated adjustments to a paint application process can comprise receiving at the server a first operating parameter associated with a first paint processing machine at a first painting facility. The method can also comprise receiving at the server a first quality control measurement from an analysis of a finished first paint product. Additionally, the method can comprise accessing from a database a set of historical operating parameters associated with the first painting processing machine. Further, the method can comprise automatically identifying a deficiency in the finished first paint product based upon the first quality control measurement. Further still, the method can comprise transmitting to a mobile computing device screen a proposed adjustment to the first operating parameter that will correct the deficiency.

Abstract: A method for managing outbound communications for a contact center includes: detecting, by a processor associated with the contact center, a trigger for transmitting outbound messages to a customer of the contact center, determining, by the processor, a notification strategy for the customer in response to the detected trigger, identifying, by the processor, a contact group designated for the customer, initiating, by the processor, first and second conversations with respectively first and second contacts in the contact group for transmitting first and second outbound communications according to the notification strategy, monitoring, by the processor, progress of the first and second conversations, and modifying, by the processor, a state of the second conversation with the second contact based on the progress of the first conversation with the first contact.

Abstract: An axial fan has an inner-rotor motor which includes a drive end, a non-drive end and a shaft which extends axially from the drive end; and an impeller which includes a cylindrical impeller cup and a number of impeller blades that extend radially from the impeller cup. The impeller cup has an open upstream end and a closed downstream end which is connected to the shaft. In operation, the motor spins the impeller to generate an airflow in a direction from the non-drive end of the motor to the drive end of the motor. The impeller cup is configured to receive the motor therein and surround the drive end of the motor but not the non-drive end of the motor. As a result, the non-drive end of the motor is exposed to the airflow during operation of the fan.

Abstract: A method for receiving data and providing calculated adjustments to a paint application process can comprise receiving at the server a first operating parameter associated with a first paint processing machine at a first painting facility. The method can also comprise receiving at the server a first quality control measurement from an analysis of a finished first paint product. Additionally, the method can comprise accessing from a database a set of historical operating parameters associated with the first painting processing machine. Further, the method can comprise automatically identifying a deficiency in the finished first paint product based upon the first quality control measurement. Further still, the method can comprise transmitting to a mobile computing device screen a proposed adjustment to the first operating parameter that will correct the deficiency.

Abstract: A method for managing outbound communications for a contact center includes: detecting, by a processor associated with the contact center, a trigger for transmitting outbound messages to a customer of the contact center, determining, by the processor, a notification strategy for the customer in response to the detected trigger, identifying, by the processor, a contact group designated for the customer, initiating, by the processor, first and second conversations with respectively first and second contacts in the contact group for transmitting first and second outbound communications according to the notification strategy, monitoring, by the processor, progress of the first and second conversations, and modifying, by the processor, a state of the second conversation with the second contact based on the progress of the first conversation with the first contact.

Abstract: A shirt to counteract detrimental upper body movement and related methods are disclosed. A base layer has a first elasticity. A first plurality of bands are coupled to the base layer, and have an elasticity less than the first elasticity. A load distribution portion is coupled to the base layer and anchors first ends of the first plurality of bands. The first plurality of support connectors have an elasticity less than the first elasticity. The first plurality of support connectors are positioned adjacent right and left scapulae when worn by a user. The first plurality of support connectors are to provide a tension at bottom and inside edges of the right and left scapulae. The first plurality of bands, the first plurality of support connectors, and the load distribution portion are to limit internal rotation and anterior tilting of the scapulae when the shirt is worn by the user.

Abstract: A method for managing outbound communications for a contact center includes: detecting, by a processor associated with the contact center, a trigger for transmitting outbound messages to a customer of the contact center, determining, by the processor, a notification strategy for the customer in response to the detected trigger, identifying, by the processor, a contact group designated for the customer, initiating, by the processor, first and second conversations with respectively first and second contacts in the contact group for transmitting first and second outbound communications according to the notification strategy, monitoring, by the processor, progress of the first and second conversations, and modifying, by the processor, a state of the second conversation with the second contact based on the progress of the first conversation with the first contact.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention may be characterized as a shirt configured to counteract detrimental upper body movement. The shirt has a base layer, a plurality of inelastic bands, and a load distribution portion. The plurality of inelastic bands are coupled to the base layer, and include a first cross-connecting band, a second cross-connecting band, a third cross-connecting band, and a fourth cross-connecting band. The load distribution portion is also coupled to the base layer, and anchors ends of the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands. Further, the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands and the load distribution portion are configured to limit internal rotation and anterior tilting of the scapula when the shirt is worn by a user.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention may be characterized as a shirt configured to counteract detrimental upper body movement. The shirt has a base layer, a plurality of inelastic bands, and a load distribution portion. The plurality of inelastic bands are coupled to the base layer, and include a first cross-connecting band, a second cross-connecting band, a third cross-connecting band, and a fourth cross-connecting band. The load distribution portion is also coupled to the base layer, and anchors ends of the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands. Further, the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands and the load distribution portion are configured to limit internal rotation and anterior tilting of the scapula when the shirt is worn by a user.