Abstract: A system for secure delivery of data, algorithms, or intellectual property into an untrusted environment utilizes an embedded transcoder within the client computing environment. The embedded transcoder takes advantage of cloud computing functionality to isolate the embedded transcoder from the client application, with a proxy junction between the client application and embedded transcoder. Communication to a provider cloud environment is maintained through a generic authentication appliance system (GAAS) with a client-facing application programming interface (API), with the GAAS also communicating to the customer cloud environment components through the proxy junction. To provide the client application permission to access specific components within the provider application, the API authorizes the client application through tokens activated with public/private keys.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently matching into an extremely large data set uses two data stores. A search data store contains identifiers that correspond to localized portions of the main data store, along with matching values for that portion of the main data store. To perform a matching operation, the search data store is first searched for a matching value. Then the identifier for the localized portion of the main data store is retrieved from the search data store. Using this identifier, a search may be performed against only the corresponding localized portion of the main data store rather than the entire main data store.

Abstract: A method for improving fault tolerance of MapReduce computing systems processing extremely large data sets employs a custom mapper script that outputs the results to the shuffle and reduce processes. The Reducer writes its results into multiple files that are then compressed. The resulting files are processed by a map-only Reducer job that aggregates and reduces the results of a single file into a single output. The non-block compression prevents the file from being split across multiple mappers. The job can recover if a single mapper fails without requiring that each Map node be rerun, thus improving fault tolerance.

Abstract: A forming system includes a first die assembly having a first die surface, a second die assembly having a second die surface; a movable die block having a third die surface; and a cooling system. The first die surface, the second die surface and the third die surface are configured to cooperate to form a die cavity therebetween so as to receive a work piece therein. A relative movement between the first die assembly and the second die assembly along a first axis moves the die cavity between an open position and a closed position. The die block is movable relative to the first die assembly in a direction transverse to the first axis and applies a force to the work piece that is predominantly transverse to forces applied to the work piece by the first die assembly and the second die assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sanding a predetermined impression into a workpiece. The device has a pattern belt positioned inside the area formed by a sanding belt. A pad is positioned inside the area formed by the pattern belt. A raised pattern is formed on the outer surface of the pattern belt. In use, the pad contacts the pattern belt, urging the raised pattern of the pattern belt to contact the sanding belt. The portion of the sanding belt contacted by the pattern belt is urged toward the workpiece so that the predetermined impression is sanded into the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for using same for sanding a predetermined impression into a workpiece. The device has a pattern belt positioned inside the area formed by a sanding belt. A pad is positioned inside the area formed by the pattern belt. A raised pattern is formed on the outer surface of the pattern belt. In use, the pad is selectively controlled to contact the pattern belt, thereby urging the raised pattern of the pattern belt to contact the sanding belt. The portion of the sanding belt contacted by the pattern belt is urged toward the workpiece so that the predetermined impression is sanded into the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for using same for sanding a predetermined impression into a workpiece. The device has a pattern belt positioned inside the area formed by a sanding belt. A pad is positioned inside the area formed by the pattern belt. A raised pattern is formed on the outer surface of the pattern belt. In use, the pad is selectively controlled to contact the pattern belt, thereby urging the raised pattern of the pattern belt to contact the sanding belt. The portion of the sanding belt contacted by the pattern belt is urged toward the workpiece so that the predetermined impression is sanded into the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sanding a predetermined impression into a workpiece. The device has a pattern belt positioned inside the area formed by a sanding belt. A pad is positioned inside the area formed by the pattern belt. A raised pattern is formed on the outer surface of the pattern belt. In use, the pad contacts the pattern belt, urging the raised pattern of the pattern belt to contact the sanding belt. The portion of the sanding belt contacted by the pattern belt is urged toward the workpiece so that the predetermined impression is sanded into the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sanding a predetermined impression into a workpiece. The device has a pattern belt positioned inside the area formed by a sanding belt. A pad is positioned inside the area formed by the pattern belt. A raised pattern is formed on the outer surface of the pattern belt. In use, the pad contacts the pattern belt, urging the raised pattern of the pattern belt to contact the sanding belt. The portion of the sanding belt contacted by the pattern belt is urged toward the workpiece so that the predetermined impression is sanded into the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sanding a predetermined impression into a workpiece. The device has a pattern belt positioned inside the area formed by a sanding belt. A pad is positioned inside the area formed by the pattern belt. A raised pattern is formed on the outer surface of the pattern belt. In use, the pad contacts the pattern belt, urging the raised pattern of the pattern belt to contact the sanding belt. The portion of the sanding belt contacted by the pattern belt is urged toward the workpiece so that the predetermined impression is sanded into the workpiece.

Abstract: A consolidation server consolidates cheque image data from a plurality of self-service terminals. The consolidation server receives cheque image data from each of the plurality of terminals. The cheque image data received from the plurality of terminals is staged in a data storage medium. Cheque image data associated with at least one of the plurality of terminals is consolidated when a trigger event occurs. The consolidated cheque image data is sent to an image-based cheque processing system for further processing. The plurality of self-service terminals may comprise a plurality of automated teller machines. The plurality of automated teller machines may comprise a plurality of cheque depositing automated teller machines.

Abstract: The visibility ordering of polyhedral cells is efficiently determined by building an ordering graph, comprising oriented edges between two cells. Each edge (A,B) corresponds to the fact that cell A has to be projected, or rendered, before B. A set of ordering relations and rules that can be shown to generate, if one exists, a global ordering of the polyhedral cell complex. Three different types of edges are used to accomplish this: MPVO, BSP and PPC edges. MPVO edges exist between two cells that share a face. To define the BSP edges, a BSP-tree of the boundary faces of the cell complex is constructed. During this construction, some of the boundary faces of the cells will be ‘cut’ by the BSP-tree ‘extended’ faces, into multiple pieces. If C is the boundary cell, and c′, c″, and so on, are the pieces of its boundary faces, the BSP_edge (c′, C) is defined to mean that cell C can only be projected after c′ has been projected by the BSP.

Abstract: The invention provides novel crosslinking aromatic diamines useful in preparing polyamic acids and polyimides for optical alignment layers. The novel compositions comprise crosslinking diamines containing a C3-C20 linear or branched hydrocarbon chains containing 1 to 4 carbon-carbon double bonds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel polyamic acids and polyimide optical alignment layers for inducing alignment of a liquid crystal medium. The novel compositions comprise crosslinking diamines containing a C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 linear or branched hydrocarbon chains containing 1 to 4 carbon-carbon double bonds. The invention further describes liquid crystal displays comprising the novel polyimide optical alignment layers.

Abstract: A polyamic acid derived from an amine component comprising a 2-cyano-1,4-phenylene diamine and a family of diaryl ketones is claimed. The polyamic acids are useful in formation of polyimides, also claimed, and for the optical alignment of liquid crystals and the manufacture of liquid crystal optical elements, also claimed.

Abstract: A process for inducing alignment of a liquid crystal medium adjacent to a surface of an optical alignment layer comprising: exposing at least one optical alignment layer to polarized light; the polarized light having a wavelength within the absorption band of said optical alignment layer; wherein the exposed alignment layer induces alignment of the liquid crystal medium at an angle + and -.theta. with respect to the direction of the polarization of the incident light beam and along the surface of the optical alignment layer; and applying a liquid crystal medium to the optical alignment layer, wherein the optical alignment layer is a polyimide comprising an an amine component having a 2-substituted 1,4-benzenediamine wherein the 2-substituent X.sub.1 is an electron withdrawing group having a positive .sigma.. Also claimed is a liquid crystal display element made by the process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for communicating with a product label. A host computer transfers information to be communicated to one or more product labels to a radio frequency transmitter. The information is transmitted to a transceiver built into the product label. The information can be intended for each of a plurality of product labels, or for a particular one of the product labels. If the particular one of the labels is one which has not communicated recently with the host computer, the information can used to locate the particular label through the use of other product labels.

Abstract: Organosilicon polymers, including crosslinked polymers and crosslinkable prepolymers, of cyclic polysiloxanes, organic dyes, and, optionally, polyenes. The dyes include those with delocalized Pi electron systems linking electron donor groups and electron acceptor groups, and with at least two carbon--carbon double bond-containing pendant groups attached to at least two different sites from among the indicated delocalized Pi electron systems, donor groups, and acceptor groups.

Abstract: Organosilicon polymers, including crosslinked polymers and crosslinkable prepolymers, of cyclic polysiloxane, organic dyes, and, optionally, polyenes. The dyes include those with delocalized Pi electron systems linking electron donor groups and electron acceptor groups, and with at least two carbon-carbon double bond-containing pendant groups attached to at least two different sites from among the indicated delocalized Pi electron systems, donor groups, and acceptor groups.