Abstract: An interactive entertainment system using radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to allow participants to communicate user input to the system. The system includes an interactive station including an RFID reader and wireless communication devices that each has a user input portion operable by a user. Each communication device includes an RFID assembly that operates to broadcast to the RFID reader tag data, which is selectable by a user by operating the user input portion. The RFID assembly may use passive RFID tags that are activated or operable in response to user input such as pressing a button associated with an RFID tags, which causes the RFID tag to be read by the RFID reader to obtain a button ID. The RFID assembly may include an active RFID tag and a computing device that selectively modifies tag memory based on user input to communicate user messages to the RFID reader.

Abstract: A printing apparatus including a tape drive for transferring a tape carrying a marking medium, and a printhead which is operable to transfer marking medium from such a tape to print an image, the tape drive including a pair of tape spool supports, upon one of which a supply spool is mountable and upon a second one of which a take up spool is mountable, each tape spool support being drivable by a respective motor, the tape drive further including a controller to control each of the motors, wherein the tape drive is operable to position a tape adjacent the printhead such that a spacing between adjacent portions of tape from which ink is removed in successive printing operations is less than 0.5 mm.

Abstract: A processing device executing a provisioner requests a node level task from a server. The processing device receives an assignment of a first node level task, wherein the first node level task is associated with a cluster management operation for a first cluster. The processing device determines a first plugin capable of performing the first node level task from a plurality of plugins, wherein each of the plurality of plugins comprises a self-contained program for performing a specific set of node level tasks. The processing device performs the first node level task by the first plugin, wherein the first node level task is an operation on a remote target host that does not include software associated with the provisioner. The processing device reports a result of the node level task to the server.

Abstract: A processing device receives a starting cluster layout for a first cluster, a target cluster layout for the first cluster, and a cluster management operation for creating or modifying the first cluster. The processing device determines a plurality of node level tasks to transition the first cluster from the starting cluster layout to the target cluster layout, determines dependencies between the plurality of node level tasks, and determines an order for the plurality of node level tasks based on the cluster management operation and the dependencies. The processing device then creates an execution plan that divides the cluster management operation into the plurality of node level tasks in the determined order.

Abstract: A processing device receives a first cluster management operation request, wherein the first cluster management operation request is for a deployment operation of a first cluster and comprises a cluster template, a specified number of nodes to deploy and a configuration. The processing device determines a plurality of constraints from at least one of the cluster template or the configuration. The processing device deterministically solves for and outputs a first cluster layout comprising the specified number of nodes, each of the specified number of nodes comprising a hardware type, an image type and one or more services, wherein the first cluster layout satisfies the plurality of constraints.

Abstract: An entity using a computing device can upload searchable data to a network service to be indexed and stored. The data can include a plurality of data fields, each data field having one or more associated values. The network service can analyze the data fields and their respectively associated values to determine data field types for the data fields and search options to be enabled for the data fields. Based at least in part on the data field types and the search options, the network service can generate a search index configuration/schema. Based at least in part on the generated search index configuration/schema, the network service can generate a search index for the data. In some embodiments, the network service can also convert the data into a format compatible with the search index.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing graph aggregation. In use, a graph with a plurality of vertices and a plurality of edges is identified. Additionally, aggregation is performed on the vertices and edges of the graph by computing a graph matching, where such graph matching is performed in a data-parallel manner.

Abstract: Methods and computing systems for providing a searchable on-line database are disclosed.

Abstract: Implementations of computer-implemented methods, computer-readable media, and computer systems for interactive wellbore design management include displaying a well design including a wellbore profile representing a wellbore in a user interface. A first well component object is positioned at a first user interface position in the user interface. The first user interface position corresponds to a first well position of a first well component represented by the first well component object in the wellbore. A positioning of a second well component object at a second user interface position in the user interface is detected. The second user interface position corresponds to a second well position of a second well component represented by the second well component object in the wellbore. Using the well design, a compatibility of the second well component positioned at the second well position with the first well position of the first well component is determined.

Abstract: A custom oral splint that is operatively secured to the maxilla and mandible of a subject/patient to assist in reduction and provide maintenance of reduction of maxillary and mandibular fractures in the edentulous or partially edentulous subject/patient. In this difficult patient population, there are very limited options for maxillomandibular fixation, and none provide stable reduction of fractures. The novel device minimizes operative time and equipment, as well as offers the ability to transition the patient from rigid fixation to elastics postoperatively. The novel device is custom-designed for each patient's degree of bone atrophy, ensuring a high quality, and effective product.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of performing a plurality of operations in a wellbore with one direction of flow. A multicycle open/close valve (MCOCV) responsive to a plurality of flow rates is placed in a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and is used to perform abrasive perforating of a wellbore or cleanout of the wellbore using one direction of flow. At one or more first flow rates, the MCOCV is configured to operate in a first operating mode to abrasive perforate the wellbore. At one or more second flow rates, the MCOCV is configured to operate in a second operating mode to cleanout the wellbore. In an embodiment, the MCOCV includes a J-slot sequencing mechanism responsive to a sequence of flow rates to cycle the MCOCV through a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique can receive a first input from a user including one or more characters of a first language, which is a transliteration of a second language. The technique can determine a coefficient indicative of a gender of the recipient. The technique can determine and display potential translations of the first input to the second language based on the coefficient. The technique can receive a selection by the user of one of the potential translations to obtain a selected character. The technique can adjust the coefficient based on the selected character to obtain a modified coefficient. The technique can determine and display potential translations of second input from the user to the second language based on the modified coefficient.

Abstract: The present invention provides T cell receptors (TCRs) having the property of binding to SLLMWITQC-HLA-A*0201, the SLLMWITQC SEQ NO:126 peptide being derived from the NY-ESO-1 protein which is expressed by a range of tumour cells. The TCRs have a KD for the said peptide-HLA complex of less than or equal to 1 ?M and/or have an off-rate (koff) of 1×10?3 S?1 or slower.

Abstract: This invention relates to spirocyclic piperidines according to Formula (I) and the use of spirocyclic piperidines for the modulation, notably the inhibition of the activity or function of fatty acid synthase (FAS). Suitably, the present invention relates to the use of spirocyclic piperidines in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining capabilities of a web browser are disclosed. A hash value is received from a web browser, where the has value provides an indication of the one or more capabilities of the web browser. A database, which stores plural hash values and which associates each hash value with a specific set of capabilities of the web browser, is accessed based on the received hash value. A server is requested to provide web content that supports the one or more determined capabilities of the web browser to the web browser.

Abstract: In a multimedia call center (MMCC) operating through an operating system, a client-specific self-help wizard is provided for active clients and updated periodically with information related to client transaction history with the MMCC. A connected client is presented by the wizard with a selective media function through which the client may a select a media type for interaction and help, and the MMCC will then re-contact the client through the selected media. The client, for example, may select IP or COST telephony, and the MMCC will place a call to the client to a number or IP address listed for the client, and interactivity will then be through an interactive voice response unit. Help information specific to a client is updated in the client's wizard periodically according to ongoing transaction history with the MMCC. The wizard may also monitor client activity with the wizard and make reports available to various persons.

Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsules and methods for preparing and using them, as well as methods for improving various properties of microcapsules like impermeability.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique can receive a first input from a user including one or more characters of a first language, which is a transliteration of a second language. The technique can determine a coefficient indicative of a gender of the recipient. The technique can determine and display potential translations of the first input to the second language based on the coefficient. The technique can receive a selection by the user of one of the potential translations to obtain a selected character. The technique can adjust the coefficient based on the selected character to obtain a modified coefficient. The technique can determine and display potential translations of second input from the user to the second language based on the modified coefficient.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for categorizing a plurality of vertices of a graph. A predetermined plurality of random numbers is assigned to each vertex of the plurality of vertices, a determination is made whether each of the assigned predetermined plurality of random numbers of a single vertex is greater than a corresponding random number of the assigned predetermined plurality of random numbers of each of the neighbors of the single vertex, and in response to the determination, one of the assigned random numbers is selected from a group of assigned random numbers of the single vertex.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for categorizing a plurality of vertices of a graph into independent sets. A random number is assigned to each vertex in the graph and the assigned number of each vertex is compared to the assigned numbers each of the neighbors of the vertex, where all vertices in the graph that have an assigned number greater than the assigned numbers of each of their neighbors are added to a first independent set, and all vertices in the graph that have an assigned number less than the assigned numbers of each of their neighbors are added to a second independent set separate from the first independent set.