Abstract: Data is received that characterizes a software system. Thereafter, using at least one machine learning model trained using historical testing data from a plurality of training software systems, a recommended computing architecture is generated for the software system. Data can then be provided that characterizes the software system. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: Testing of a software system is initiated in an operating environment. The software system includes a plurality of software programs executing across multiple computing nodes. Thereafter, the operating environment and/or resources available to one or more of the software programs are selectively altered according to a test plan. In addition, functional and/or performance characteristics of one or more parts of the operating environment and/or the software programs under test are also selectively altered according to the test plan. In addition, concurrent with the altering of the operating environment and/or the resources and the altering of functional and/or performance characteristics, behavior and/or performance of the software system are monitored to identify faults.

Abstract: A sign clip for a chain link fence includes a planar surface having a front surface and a back surface, the planar surface defining therethrough at least two holes of different diameters, wherein the planar surface loops back over the front surface on a first end and forms a first channel extending from the front surface, and wherein the planar surface loops perpendicular to the planar surface on a second end and forms a second channel extending perpendicular from the back surface.

Abstract: Methods of reducing chemical degradant formation, such as those resulting from dimer formation in disulfide bridge-closed ring-bearing polypeptides, such as oxytocin, in a solid-state: to heat stable pharmaceutical compositions having improved physio- or chemical stability, to inhalers and dosage forms of such compositions, to methods of production of and treatment of diseases and or conditions, such as post partum hemhorrage, with such compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing sulphoalkyl ether-?-cyclodextrin. The method comprises first contacting cyclodextrin with a base to form activated cyclodextrin. The method then comprises separately contacting the activated cyclodextrin with an alkyl sultone to form sulphoalkyl ether-?-cyclodextrin. The activation reaction is carried in batch and the sulphoalkylation reaction is carried out under continuous flow conditions.

Abstract: A platform for facilitating computer-implemented transaction interacts with heterogeneous computer-implemented decentralized ledgers (e.g., blockchains, etc.). The platform has the ability to provide a unified interface in which the contents of such ledgers can be accessed or otherwise consumed and, additionally, the ability to write on such ledgers using such unified interface. Decentralized ledgers or blockchains as provided herein can save data publicly (or optionally privately) on a decentralized database which cannot be erased. Many computing nodes in a network (which can be vast and include thousands of nodes, etc.) can be used to store this data in a decentralized manner and cryptographic algorithms can provide that the data cannot be changed unknowingly.

Abstract: A platform for facilitating computer-implemented transaction interacts with heterogeneous computer-implemented decentralized ledgers (e.g., blockchains, etc.). The platform has the ability to provide a unified interface in which the contents of such ledgers can be accessed or otherwise consumed and, additionally, the ability to write on such ledgers using such unified interface. Decentralized ledgers or blockchains as provided herein can save data publicly (or optionally privately) on a decentralized database which cannot be erased. Many computing nodes in a network (which can be vast and include thousands of nodes, etc.) can be used to store this data in a decentralized manner and cryptographic algorithms can provide that the data cannot be changed unknowingly.

Abstract: Embodiments capture one or more images of a visual scene that includes a first physical object. A first region of the first physical object to apply one or more augmentations to is determined. Embodiments determine which configuration the first physical object is currently in. The first physical object is configured to be physically manipulatable into each of a plurality of configurations. A sequence of frames is rendered for display in which the first region of the first physical object is animated in a predefined manner depicting a virtual light source within the first physical object, based on the determined configuration of the first physical object, by applying the one or more augmentations to a first virtual object generated based on predefined geometric information corresponding to a determined object type of the first physical object. The rendered sequence of frames is output for display using one or more display devices.

Abstract: A secure teleconference with a patient treatment room may be initiated by receiving, at a central facility, a request for a conference from a clinician application, and then identifying a virtual meeting room and sending an identifier for a conference to the treatment room. The conference is then be established by receiving a call at the central facility from the treatment room, where the call identifies the conference. The central facility then joins the treatment room and the clinician application to the virtual meeting room. Teleconferences may thus be established without reference to sensitive patient information. For security, no incoming conferencing calls may be made to the treatment room directly, and virtual meeting rooms may be eliminated after single use. A call may further be initiated by receiving a request from the treatment room, e.g., which is processed by the central facility to alert one or more clinicians.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention allows the designation and manipulation of multiple value unit wallets that allow an end user to designate which types of value units in a transaction product account may be implemented on a per-transaction basis such that a person may perform a transaction in one value unit and settle it using another. The creation of the transaction product specifically may decrease the fees associated with value unit exchange. In addition, the value unit conversion and utilization product is contemplated to have multiple interfaces where a person may select alternate sequences of value unit withdrawal such that an end user may prioritize the different types of value units that are withdrawn from an account during a transaction.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention may be a platform that allows banks, issuers and other companies to create financial instruments and transaction products using a control console. Further, the control console accepts transaction product input as a means to configure a transaction product that can be offered to end users. The platform has a product engine that accepts these parameters and builds an application programming interface transaction product, that allows an end user to manage and configure aspects of the transaction product and value unit transactions at the product level and on a per-transaction basis.

Abstract: System and methods for an exchange processor that interacts with one or more value unit exchanges in order to create value unit conversion rates for value units across multiple value unit exchanges (as integrations). This allows the nominal usage of multiple types of value units such as digital currencies (e.g. bitcoin), fiat currency, consumer rewards (e.g. loyalty points) and other types of value units to be used on a per-transaction basis by an end user.

Abstract: A nonextensible schema is obtained including a first content model of ANY. Based on the nonextensible schema, a compact syntax regular language for XML next generation (RNC) file is generated that includes a second content model of ANY. The second content model of ANY can correspond to the first content model of ANY. The RNC file is modified, based upon the RNC file including the second content model of ANY, so as to explicitly enumerate all semantics of the second content model of ANY as elements in the RNC file. A regular language for XML next generation (RNG) file is later generated based on the modified RNC file. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to gastrointestinal (GI) tract detection methods, devices and systems.

Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the present invention relates to a system for processing audiovisual data. The system is configured to mediate between a user and an audio post-processing system, to enable the user to easily assign sounds to corresponding objects in a scene and for selecting suitable sounds effects to be applied to desired sounds by the post-processing system. Optionally, the sounds effects are selected according to distances between the objects and the camera and/or distances between objects in the scene with other objects which may or may not be in the scene.

Abstract: A regular language for XML, next generation (RNG) file referencing an RNG schema file is obtained. Subsequently, the referenced RNG schema file is stored in a file directory structure matching a reference definition of the schema in the RNG file. Based on the RNG file, a first nonextensible schema and a first extensible schema are generated each corresponding to the referenced RNG schema file. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A nonextensible schema is obtained including a first content model of ANY. Based on the nonextensible schema, a compact syntax regular language for XML next generation (RNC) file is generated that includes a second content model of ANY. The second content model of ANY can correspond to the first content model of ANY. The RNC file is modified, based upon the RNC file including the second content model of ANY, so as to explicitly enumerate all semantics of the second content model of ANY as elements in the RNC file. A regular language for XML next generation (RNG) file is later generated based on the modified RNC file. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A regular language for XML, next generation (RNG) file referencing an RNG schema file is obtained. Subsequently, the referenced RNG schema file is stored in a file directory structure matching a reference definition of the schema in the RNG file. Based on the RNG file, a first nonextensible schema and a first extensible schema are generated each corresponding to the referenced RNG schema file. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for reducing distortions introduced by deformation of a surface with an existing parameterization. In an exemplary embodiment, the method comprises receiving a rest pose mesh comprising a plurality of faces, a rigidity map corresponding to the rest pose mesh, and a deformed pose mesh; using the rigidity map to generate a simulation grid on the rest pose mesh, the simulation grid comprising a plurality of cells; defining a set of constraints on the simulation grid, the constraints being derived at least in part from the rigidity map; running a simulation using the simulation grid and the set of constraints to obtain a warped grid; and texture mapping the deformed pose mesh based on data from the warped grid.

Abstract: Embodiments capture one or more images of a visual scene that includes a first physical object. A first region of the first physical object to apply one or more augmentations to is determined. Embodiments determine which configuration the first physical object is currently in. The first physical object is configured to be physically manipulatable into each of a plurality of configurations. A sequence of frames is rendered for display in which the first region of the first physical object is animated in a predefined manner depicting a virtual light source within the first physical object, based on the determined configuration of the first physical object, by applying the one or more augmentations to a first virtual object generated based on predefined geometric information corresponding to a determined object type of the first physical object. The rendered sequence of frames is output for display using one or more display devices.