Abstract: A server may receive metadata associated with specific content in a transport signal stream from a content information service. The metadata may identify a point in time of the transport signal stream. The server may instruct an encoder to insert a marker into the transport signal stream corresponding to the point in time of the transport signal stream. The marker may indicate control of a trick mode to be enforced by a delivery platform subsequent to the point in time of the transport signal stream. The server may record the marker in a data store associated with the server.

Abstract: A system and method for reassignment of tickets in a live event via network communications for scheduling data transfers between systems. One or more data requesting systems may request access to particular data for one or more tickets to a venue for the live event causing a task to be performed to exchange the particular data between a data accessing system having access to the particular data and a data requesting system requesting access to the particular data. In some embodiments, the communication exchange may be initiated based on a parameter included in the request that the task be performed.

Abstract: A beverage system includes a vessel having a chamber for retaining a volume of diluent such as water, and at least one assembly for expressing aliquots of flavor concentrate from a flavor concentrate cartridge into the diluent. Flavor concentrate is expressed from the cartridge by actuating a sliding pawl that moves a ratchet bar to depress a plunger on the cartridge. Cartridges of flavor concentrate are inserted into the beverage system and spent cartridges are removed upon depletion. In this manner a user can customize the volume and ratio of flavor and additives in their beverage.

Abstract: Techniques are described for controlling data and resource access. For example, methods and systems can facilitate controlled token distribution across systems and token processing in a manner so as to limit access to and to protect data that includes access codes.

Abstract: An electronic device may include one or more terminals configured to provide a voltage signal to an actuator. The electronic device may detect a current associated with the voltage signal provided by the terminal to the actuator. The electronic device may determine an impedance across associated with the actuator based on the voltage signal and the electrical current. The electronic device may compare the impedance to a threshold impedance to determine whether there is sufficient skin contact with the actuator. The electronic device may provide audio via cartilage conduction if there is sufficient contact based on comparing the impedance to the threshold impedance, or may output a notification to the user to adjust placement of the electronic device to improve contact.

Abstract: A voltage discharge device configured to drain a voltage of one or more energy storage devices by adaptively adjusting an internal resistance based on a voltage of the one or more energy storage devices. The internal resistance may be selectively adjusted using a plurality of transistors coupled to a resistor coil disposed in the voltage discharge device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants.

Abstract: An intervertebral fusion device comprising inferior and superior fusion cage devices that provide an ability to correct spondylolisthesis via in-situ adjustment.

Abstract: A seal arrangement includes a body having a face seal, and a flexible arm extending from the body. The arm includes a contact seal. A flapper valve, includes a housing, a flapper and a flapper seat. The flapper seat includes a body having a face seal positioned to make sealing contact with the flapper in selected flapper positions A method for sealing a flapper valve includes closing a flapper toward a seat and making a seal, by deflecting a flexible arm of the flapper seat that supports a contact seal. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and a seal arrangement disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: A novel lighting device is provided which projects two simultaneous yet distinct lighting effects to its surrounding areas from a central mounted and covered light source, firstly illuminating a proximate surface directly by the light source and by reflection of a cover, and secondly light is remotely provided by optically conductive materials which transmit and project light, such that the central light source projects onto proximate surface areas directly and by reflection, and light projects remotely and outwardly, carried from said source by light transmission utilizing optically conductive materials.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software can be used for anomaly detection. In some aspect, a number of training events are obtained. A data structure represented by a decision tree is generated based on the number of training events. A to-be-scored event is obtained and a traversed path is determined for the to-be-scored event. An anomaly score is computed based on the traversed path and the to-be-scored event is determined to be an anomalous or normal event based on the anomaly score.

Abstract: An energy storage system and energy storage module for providing electrical energy to a generator start energy system or other electrically driven system. One or more ultracapacitors are included within the energy storage module for storing and providing electrical charge via a two-post electrical connection of the energy storage module. A mountable housing of the energy storage module provides a variety of mounting orientations within a compartment of the generator start energy system or other electrically driven system.

Abstract: A server may receive metadata associated with specific content in a transport signal stream from a content information service. The metadata may identify a point in time of the transport signal stream. The server may instruct an encoder to insert a marker into the transport signal stream corresponding to the point in time of the transport signal stream. The marker may indicate control of a trick mode to be enforced by a delivery platform subsequent to the point in time of the transport signal stream. The server may record the marker in a data store associated with the server.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and/or methods for sanitising objects comprising a UV light source for emitting a beam of UV light and are particularly suited to sanitising a plurality of objects such as banknotes and mail at high and variable frequencies. The apparatus and/or method may be applied to reduce a concentration of drug substance on the surface and/or to reduce microorganisms and/or viruses on the surface of each of the plurality of objects.

Abstract: Techniques are described for controlling data and resource access. For example, methods and systems can facilitate controlled token distribution across systems and token processing in a manner so as to limit access to and to protect data that includes access codes.

Abstract: A system and method for reassignment of tickets in a live event via network communications for scheduling data transfers between systems. One or more data requesting systems may request access to particular data for one or more tickets to a venue for the live event causing a task to be performed to exchange the particular data between a data accessing system having access to the particular data and a data requesting system requesting access to the particular data. In some embodiments, the communication exchange may be initiated based on a parameter included in the request that the task be performed.

Abstract: Arrangements for comprehensive threat mitigation are provided. In some aspects, an indication of threat or potential threat may be received from an external entity. In some examples, the threat may include a cybersecurity threat. In response to receiving the indication of threat, identifying data associated with the external entity may be extracted from the indication and used to retrieve pre-stored customizations associated with the desired mitigating actions of the external entity. The one or more mitigating actions may be identified and instructions to execute the one or more mitigating actions may be generated and transmitted to one or more computing devices for execution.

Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure receive a call from a device associated with a caller and request an indication of a context of the call. The system can send a request for authentication credentials in a push notification to the device. The push notification can be linked to an authentication tab or page in an application. After authentication of the caller, the system can direct the application to cause a tab or page associated with the subject matter of the call to be displayed on the qualified device.

Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure receive a call from a caller, generate a first session through a first channel associated with the caller when the call is received and then send a request for authentication credentials to a device associated with the caller. In some embodiments, sending the request for authentication credentials generates a second session through a second channel associated with the caller. The caller can be authenticated to the first session using communication received during the second session through the second channel.

Abstract: Multi-component separation devices configured to separate components of a liquid sample by centrifugation are provided. Aspects of the separation devices include a container having a distal end and a proximal end and a buoy configured to be displaced along a longitudinal axis within the container where the buoy includes one or more sealed chambers. Also provided are methods of using the subject devices to separate components of a multi-component liquid sample such as whole blood, bone marrow aspirate or stromal vascular fraction as well as systems suitable for practicing the subject methods.