Abstract: In various embodiments a computer-implemented method for launching a task associated with a content production pipeline in a non-native computing environment is disclosed. The method includes publishing user code associated with a task included in a content creation pipeline. The method further includes packaging the user code separately for each of a plurality of computing environments, where each code package enables the user code to execute within a respective computing environment. Further, the method includes storing artifact locations associated with the user code for each of the plurality of computing environments in a task registry. Responsive to the task being selected for execution, the method includes determining, based on a set of rules, a computing environment from the plurality of computing environments in which to execute the task. Additionally, the method includes launching the computing environment in accordance with the rules and executing the task in the computing environment.

Abstract: A plug connector includes a housing having recesses arranged in rows, plug contacts within the recesses, and securing structures configured to attach the plug connector to a receptacle connector. A receptacle connector includes a housing having tubular protrusions, the tubular protrusions having receptacle contacts at inner sides of the tubular protrusions, the tubular protrusions extending along a plugging and unplugging direction of the receptacle connector, wherein the tubular protrusions are arranged in rows; and securing structures configured to attach the receptacle connector to a plug connector. The securing structures may be rotating latches operated by rotation towards or away from a housing or over mold. The over mold may act as a gripping surface. Cable assemblies include the plug connector or the receptacle connector.

Abstract: In various embodiments a computer-implemented method for launching a task associated with a content production pipeline in a non-native computing environment is disclosed. The method includes publishing user code associated with a task included in a content creation pipeline. The method further includes packaging the user code separately for each of a plurality of computing environments, where each code package enables the user code to execute within a respective computing environment. Further, the method includes storing artifact locations associated with the user code for each of the plurality of computing environments in a task registry. Responsive to the task being selected for execution, the method includes determining, based on a set of rules, a computing environment from the plurality of computing environments in which to execute the task. Additionally, the method includes launching the computing environment in accordance with the rules and executing the task in the computing environment.

Abstract: In various embodiments a computer-implemented method for launching a task associated with a content production pipeline in a non-native computing environment is disclosed. The method includes publishing user code associated with a task included in a content creation pipeline. The method further includes packaging the user code separately for each of a plurality of computing environments, where each code package enables the user code to execute within a respective computing environment. Further, the method includes storing artifact locations associated with the user code for each of the plurality of computing environments in a task registry. Responsive to the task being selected for execution, the method includes determining, based on a set of rules, a computing environment from the plurality of computing environments in which to execute the task. Additionally, the method includes launching the computing environment in accordance with the rules and executing the task in the computing environment.

Abstract: Method and apparatus thereof to separate aluminum from aluminum-containing source material, such as fly ash, includes preparing a slurry of the source material and water in an agitation tank and adding a leaching reactant to the slurry in an amount dependent on the amount of aluminum in the source material. After agitation, transferring the mixture to a settling pond. After settling, transferring the liquid as a pregnant solution to an electric cell. Treating the pregnant solution in the electric cell by applying an electrical current that is periodically reversed as the pregnant solution passes between at least two metal plates in the electric cell. Collecting the treated solution in a cone bottom tank and separating aluminum particles from the treated solution using a filter press. Drying the particulate aluminum and pressing the aluminum into solid shapes. Another embodiment collects hydrogen generated in the electric cell from source material.

Abstract: Method and apparatus thereof to separate aluminum from aluminum-containing source material, such as fly ash, includes preparing a slurry of the source material and water in an agitation tank and adding a leaching reactant to the slurry in an amount dependent on the amount of aluminum in the source material. After agitation, transferring the mixture to a settling pond. After settling, transferring the liquid as a pregnant solution to an electric cell. Treating the pregnant solution in the electric cell by applying an electrical current that is periodically reversed as the pregnant solution passes between at least two metal plates in the electric cell. Collecting the treated solution in a cone bottom tank and separating aluminum particles from the treated solution using a filter press. Drying the particulate aluminum and pressing the aluminum into solid shapes.

Abstract: Method and apparatus thereof to separate aluminum from aluminum-containing source material, such as fly ash, includes preparing a slurry of the source material and water in an agitation tank and adding a leaching reactant to the slurry in an amount dependent on the amount of aluminum in the source material. After agitation, transferring the mixture to a settling pond. After settling, transferring the liquid as a pregnant solution to an electric cell. Treating the pregnant solution in the electric cell by applying an electrical current that is periodically reversed as the pregnant solution passes between at least two metal plates in the electric cell. Collecting the treated solution in a cone bottom tank and separating aluminum particles from the treated solution using a filter press. Drying the particulate aluminum and pressing the aluminum into solid shapes.