Abstract: A device may receive a content distribution network (CDN) routing table from a topology manager; receive a request, from a device in either of a redirect CDN or a domain name system (DNS), to identify a target CDN for sending content to a user device; perform a lookup in the CDN routing table, based on information provided by the device and CDN selection policies, to select the target CDN; obtain an identifier corresponding to the target CDN as a result of performing the lookup; and provide the identifier to the device.

Abstract: A device may receive a packet, determine whether the received packet is encapsulated with a first header associated with a cached routing service, and determine whether the received packet is to be provided with the cached routing service when the received packet is not encapsulated with the first header associated with the cached routing service. In response to determining that the received packet is to be provided with the cached routing service, the device may encapsulate the received packet with a second header associated with the cached routing service, send the encapsulated packet toward a destination of the packet, and store the encapsulated packet in a buffer in a memory.

Abstract: A content server farm in a host network may be configured to receive a message indicating that content is to be downloaded to a content consumer device in the host network different from a partner network. A first copy of the content is stored at an originating content provider device in the partner network. A path for downloading the first copy of the content from the originating content provider device in the partner network to the content consumer device in the host network includes peering points that connect the host network to the partner network.

Abstract: A method, performed by a computer device, may include receiving content from a first local government entity; associating a virtual channel identifier with the received content; and transmitting the received content and the virtual channel identifier on a shared local government channel, wherein the shared local government channel includes content received from a second local government entity.

Abstract: A device may receive a content distribution network (CDN) routing table from a topology manager; receive a request, from a device in either of a redirect CDN or a domain name system (DNS), to identify a target CDN for sending content to a user device; perform a lookup in the CDN routing table, based on information provided by the device and CDN selection policies, to select the target CDN; obtain an identifier corresponding to the target CDN as a result of performing the lookup; and provide the identifier to the device.

Abstract: A system and method for authenticating an operator may include a server configured to receive a request to access an enclosure, wherein the request may include at least one enclosure identification and at least one operator identification. At least one ticket associated with the enclosure identification may be identified. The server may determine whether the at least one ticket is associated with the at least one operator identification and transmit instructions to the enclosure in response to determining whether the at least one ticket is associate with the at least one operator identification.

Abstract: A method, performed by a computer device, may include receiving content from a first local government entity; associating a virtual channel identifier with the received content; and transmitting the received content and the virtual channel identifier on a shared local government channel, wherein the shared local government channel includes content received from a second local government entity.

Abstract: A content server farm in a host network may be configured to receive a message indicating that content is to be downloaded to a content consumer device in the host network different from a partner network. A first copy of the content is stored at an originating content provider device in the partner network. A path for downloading the first copy of the content from the originating content provider device in the partner network to the content consumer device in the host network includes peering points that connect the host network to the partner network.

Abstract: A device may receive a packet, determine whether the received packet is encapsulated with a first header associated with a cached routing service, and determine whether the received packet is to be provided with the cached routing service when the received packet is not encapsulated with the first header associated with the cached routing service. In response to determining that the received packet is to be provided with the cached routing service, the device may encapsulate the received packet with a second header associated with the cached routing service, send the encapsulated packet toward a destination of the packet, and store the encapsulated packet in a buffer in a memory.

Abstract: A three dimensional structure having finished surfaces defined by electronic data includes a core of expanded polypropylene foam having at least one surface offset from one of the finished surfaces of the three dimensional structure and a layer of hardened paste bonded to the offset surface of the core of expanded polypropylene foam. The hardened paste is machined to define the finished surfaces of the three dimensional structure.

Abstract: A seat for use with a cycle-type vehicle which includes a three-dimensional shaped insert constructed of a foam material. A structural foam backing is secured to a first surface of the foam material. One or more brackets are integrally formed with and extend from the structural backing and which engage given mounting locations of the vehicle. A fabric covering material is applied over a second surface of the foam material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for installing device drivers are provided. In one arrangement, the systems and methods pertain to consulting an installation instructions file of a driver package, the installation instructions file containing instructions as to the manner in which the driver package is to be installed, installing the device driver with the operating system installation utility, and activating a auxiliary component installer of the driver package, the auxiliary component installer being configured to install auxiliary code on the host device that provides functionality not provided by the device driver. In another arrangement, the systems and methods pertain to receiving a call from an operating system installation utility configured to install a device driver, and installing auxiliary code on the host device, the auxiliary code being configured to provide functionality not provided by the device driver.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a blood pump device which comprises a blood pump having blood transport ports and cannulae connected to the ports. The blood pump device also comprises a coating material covering the junction between the inner surfaces of the ports and cannulae. This forms a smooth transition so blood can flow unimpeded therefrom and collection cavities for the blood are eliminated. The invention is also related to a method of producing a smooth coating. The present invention is a blood pump device comprising a second portion having a stator mechanism and a rotor mechanism disposed adjacent to and driven by the stator mechanism. The second portion has a journal disposed about the rotor mechanism to provide support therewith. The second portion has an impeller disposed in the chamber and a one-piece seal member for sealing about a shaft of the impeller. The seal member is fixedly attached to the journal so that the seal member is supported by the journal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for installing device drivers are provided. In one arrangement, the systems and methods pertain to consulting an installation instructions file of a driver package, the installation instructions file containing instructions as to the manner in which the driver package is to be installed, installing the device driver with the operating system installation utility, and activating a auxiliary component installer of the driver package, the auxiliary component installer being configured to install auxiliary code on the host device that provides functionality not provided by the device driver. In another arrangement, the systems and methods pertain to receiving a call from an operating system installation utility configured to install a device driver, and installing auxiliary code on the host device, the auxiliary code being configured to provide functionality not provided by the device driver.