Abstract: Computing systems methods, and non-transitory storage media are provided for retrieving information regarding an operation to be performed by a platform, performing a preliminary validation of the operation, generating details regarding the preliminary validation, transmitting at least a subset of the details of the preliminary validation to the platform, and populating the generated details on an interface. If the preliminary validation fails, the platform refrains from performing the operation. Furthermore, the logic describing the operation can be executed on different platforms and is not bound or limited to one platform.

Abstract: A package manager used with a containerization platform can organize code portions into immutable layers. Collections of layers can be organized and saved together as an executable unit. Disclosed solutions recognize that because layers do not change, they can be reused by the same user and can also serve as shared building blocks for multiple environments running simultaneously. To facilitate sharing layers, a system can analyze which ones are common to multiple environments and allow multiple simultaneous environments to share common layers. Layer compression and dominator algorithms can be used to address inherent layer constraints. To facilitate use of existing layers for efficient start-up, code packages can be organized into base layers and additional layers, and commonly-used layers can be cached. A just-in-time approach can combine layers into new images on the fly and cache the new images for later use.

Abstract: Computing systems methods, and non-transitory storage media are provided for retrieving information regarding an operation to be performed by a platform, performing a preliminary validation of the operation, generating details regarding the preliminary validation, transmitting at least a subset of the details of the preliminary validation to the platform, and populating the generated details on an interface. If the preliminary validation fails, the platform refrains from performing the operation. Furthermore, the logic describing the operation can be executed on different platforms and is not bound or limited to one platform.

Abstract: A package manager used with a containerization platform can organize code portions into immutable layers. Collections of layers can be organized and saved together as an executable unit. Disclosed solutions recognize that because layers do not change, they can be reused by the same user and can also serve as shared building blocks for multiple environments running simultaneously. To facilitate sharing layers, a system can analyze which ones are common to multiple environments and allow multiple simultaneous environments to share common layers. Layer compression and dominator algorithms can be used to address inherent layer constraints. To facilitate use of existing layers for efficient start-up, code packages can be organized into base layers and additional layers, and commonly-used layers can be cached. New or unique environment requests can combine previously-cached base layers and additional layers to avoid redundant calculations.

Abstract: A package manager used with a containerization platform can organize code portions into immutable layers. Collections of layers can be organized and saved together as an executable unit. Disclosed solutions recognize that because layers do not change, they can be reused by the same user and can also serve as shared building blocks for multiple environments running simultaneously. To facilitate sharing layers, a system can analyze which ones are common to multiple environments and allow multiple simultaneous environments to share common layers. Layer compression and dominator algorithms can be used to address inherent layer constraints. To facilitate use of existing layers for efficient start-up, code packages can be organized into base layers and additional layers, and commonly-used layers can be cached. New or unique environment requests can combine previously-cached base layers and additional layers to avoid redundant calculations.

Abstract: A package manager used with a containerization platform can organize code portions into immutable layers. Collections of layers can be organized and saved together as an executable unit. Disclosed solutions recognize that because layers do not change, they can be reused by the same user and can also serve as shared building blocks for multiple environments running simultaneously. To facilitate sharing layers, a system can analyze which ones are common to multiple environments and allow multiple simultaneous environments to share common layers. Layer compression and dominator algorithms can be used to address inherent layer constraints. To facilitate use of existing layers for efficient start-up, code packages can be organized into base layers and additional layers, and commonly-used layers can be cached. New or unique environment requests can combine previously-cached base layers and additional layers to avoid redundant calculations.

Abstract: Computing systems methods, and non-transitory storage media are provided for retrieving information regarding an operation to be performed by a platform, performing a preliminary validation of the operation, generating details regarding the preliminary validation, transmitting at least a subset of the details of the preliminary validation to the platform, and populating the generated details on an interface. If the preliminary validation fails, the platform refrains from performing the operation. Furthermore, the logic describing the operation can be executed on different platforms and is not bound or limited to one platform.

Abstract: A package manager used with a containerization platform can organize code portions into immutable layers. Collections of layers can be organized and saved together as an executable unit. Disclosed solutions recognize that because layers do not change, they can be reused by the same user and can also serve as shared building blocks for multiple environments running simultaneously. To facilitate sharing layers, a system can analyze which ones are common to multiple environments and allow multiple simultaneous environments to share common layers. Layer compression and dominator algorithms can be used to address inherent layer constraints. To facilitate use of existing layers for efficient start-up, code packages can be organized into base layers and additional layers, and commonly-used layers can be cached. New or unique environment requests can combine previously-cached base layers and additional layers to avoid redundant calculations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kit comprising a unibody auscultation interface for use with mechanical ventilation or intubation, formed from a single contiguous nonmetallic piece, the piece being shaped into a cylindrical member having opposing ends respectively adapted to frictionally connect to the external end of an endotracheal tube and either the stem of a Y piece or the patient end of a common conduit, the cylindrical member having an opening in its wall, the perimeter of which seamlessly elaborates a flared turret whose roof is adapted for non-adherent contact with the chest piece of a stethoscope; and, packaging means for enclosing the auscultation interface aseptically. The present invention additionally provides an endotracheal tube, Y piece, breathing circuit and mechanical ventilation system incorporating the auscultation interface.

Abstract: A method for handing off handset in a mobile communication network that defines at a base station (110) an adjusted handover boundary (106) different from a default handover boundary (104) between the base station (110) and a different base station (116). Handover adjustment parameters can be conveyed (120) within messages to user equipment (UE) (112) within range (124) of the base station. The handover adjustment parameters can provide specifics for handover permitting the user equipment (UE) (120) receiving the messages to perform handover operations (166) in accordance with the adjusted handover boundary (106) instead of the default handover boundary (104). The handover adjustment parameters can increment the cell individual offset (CIO) (212) when adjusting for “too late” (210) handover conditions. The handover adjustment parameters decrease the cell individual offset (CIO) (222) when adjusting for “too early” (220) handover conditions.

Abstract: A system and method for physical cell identification in a wireless communication system includes a first step 500 of providing a set of temporary physical cell identifications for cells. A next step 502 includes identifying a new cell in the communication system. A next step 506 includes allocating a temporary physical cell identification for the new cell. A next step 510 includes changing the temporary physical cell identification of the new cell to a permanent physical cell identification.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a golf club head is provided. The club head includes a heel, toe, front portion with a defined striking face, a back portion, an upper surface and a lower surface. An aperture is defined in the body as extending from the upper surface to the lower surface and extending from the front portion to an inside portion. An insert is further provided and is secured within the aperture. Lastly, an indicia is provided within the insert and is visible through the upper surface and lower surface of the golf club head. Furthermore, the aperture may extend from the striking face such that the insert of mating configuration to the aperture forms at least a portion of the striking face.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kit comprising a unibody auscultation interface for use with mechanical ventilation or intubation, formed from a single contiguous nonmetallic piece, the piece being shaped into a cylindrical member having opposing ends respectively adapted to frictionally connect to the external end of an endotracheal tube and either the stem of a Y piece or the patient end of a common conduit, the cylindrical member having an opening in its wall, the perimeter of which seamlessly elaborates a flared turret whose roof is adapted for non-adherent contact with the chest piece of a stethoscope; and, packaging means for enclosing the auscultation interface aseptically. The present invention additionally provides an endotracheal tube, Y piece, breathing circuit and mechanical ventilation system incorporating the auscultation interface.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device for anatomically orienting at least one tissue specimen, comprising a dispenser for carrying and selectably dispensing at least one pre-labeled specimen orientation tag. The dispenser comprises a vessel separable along its equator into an inferior base segment and a superior cover segment. The inferior base segment and superior cover segment enclose a dispensing ring that includes at least one set of paired radially projecting retaining prongs, which paired prongs define at least one dispensing bay, in which the specimen orientation tag is disposed for selective dispensation through at least one aperture radially arrayed along the equator of the dispsenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to determining a transmit power in a cellular communication system comprising a cell including an inner zone served by a first carrier and an outer zone. A base station (201) comprises a receiver (211) for receiving measurement reports from communication units (203, 205, 207, 209). The measurement reports comprise receive characteristics such as receive signal levels. A distribution processor (217) generates a distribution of the receive characteristics, and a modified transmit power processor (219) determines a modified transmit power level in response to the distribution. Specifically, a modified transmit power level is determined as the power reduction of a transmit power that will result in a given traffic distribution between the inner zone and the outer zone. the modified transmit power processor (219) is coupled to a cell transmit power processor (225) which determines a cell transmit power associated with the first carrier in response to the modified transmit power level.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a golf club head is provided. The club head includes a heel, toe, front portion with a defined striking face, a back portion, an upper surface and a lower surface. An aperture is defined in the body as extending from the upper surface to the lower surface and extending from the front portion to an inside portion. An insert is further provided and is secured within the aperture. Lastly, an indicia is provided within the insert and is visible through the upper surface and lower surface of the golf club head. Furthermore, the aperture may extend from the striking face such that the insert of mating configuration to the aperture forms at least a portion of the striking face.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device for anatomically orienting at least one tissue specimen, comprising a dispenser for carrying and selectably dispensing at least one pre-labeled specimen orientation tag. The dispenser comprises a vessel separable along its equator into an inferior base segment and a superior cover segment. The inferior base segment and superior cover segment enclose a dispensing ring that includes at least one set of paired radially projecting retaining prongs, which paired prongs define at least one dispensing bay, in which the specimen orientation tag is disposed for selective dispensation through at least one aperture radially arrayed along the equator of the dispsenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to determining a transmit power in a cellular communication system comprising a cell including an inner zone served by a first carrier and an outer zone. A base station (201) comprises a receiver (211) for receiving measurement reports from communication units (203, 205, 207, 209). The measurement reports comprise receive characteristics such as receive signal levels. A distribution processor (217) generates a distribution of the receive characteristics, and a modified transmit powr processor (219) determines a modified transmit power level in response to the distribution. Specifically, a modified transmit power level is determined as the power reduction of a transmit power that will result in a given traffic distribution between the inner zone and the outer zone. the modified transmit powre processor (219) is coupled to a cell transmit powre processor (225) which determines a cell transmit power associated with the first carrier in response to the modified transmit powr level.

Abstract: A method, system and article of manufacture to expose Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) information to an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system. BIOS setup data is copied to an ACPI memory region during a pre-boot phase of a computer system. An operating system on the computer system is booted. The BIOS setup data is accessed during an operating system runtime of the computer system.

Abstract: A method for distributed automated software graphical user interface (GUI) testing includes maintaining a centralized test queue, which stores multiple software GUI test instances to be executed by multiple distributed test execution computers. Each distributed test execution computer includes a client platform and is connected to one or more server platforms. The client platforms and server platforms collectively provide multiple client-server combinations against which the tests may be executed. For each test execution computer, a request for a test instance is received from a particular test execution computer in response to completion of a preceding test by the particular test execution computer and, in response, a test instance is retrieved from the test queue.