Abstract: A database system comprised of a decoupled compute layer and storage layer is implemented to store, build, and maintain a canonical dataset, a temporary buffer, and an edits dataset. The canonical dataset is a set of batch updated data. The data is appended in chunks to the canonical dataset such that the canonical dataset becomes a historical dataset over time. The buffer is a write ahead log that contains the most recent chunks of data and provides atomicity and durability for the database system. The edits dataset is the set of data that contains edits such as cell mutations, row appends and/or row deletions. The database system enables users to make cell or row-level edits to tables and observe those edits in analytical systems or downstream builds with minimal latency.

Abstract: A device for treating tissue includes a clip including clip arms and a coupler. Each of the clip arms extends from a proximal end to a distal end. Proximal ends of the clip arms are slidably received within a channel of a capsule. A proximal end of the capsule includes openings extending through a wall. The coupler is mounted over the proximal end of the capsule via deployment arms including engaging features extending laterally inward from an interior surface thereof to engage the openings of the capsule. The coupler includes retention arms configured to engage a corresponding portion of an applicator. When a pre-determined compressive force is applied to the coupler, the deployment arms are proximally slidable along the corresponding portion of the applicator to deflect the deployment arms out of engagement with the capsule so that the coupler is separable from the capsule.

Abstract: Disclosed are non-treated, creped tissue webs, and tissue products produced therefrom, having low stiffness and surface lint. The inventive products may be produced by a print creping process adapted to dispose a non-crosslinked latex polymer on at least one of the outer surfaces of the tissue product. The non-crosslinked latex polymer creping composition does not negatively affect stiffness such that the products generally have a Stiffness Index less than about 5.0, such as from about 2.5 to about 5.0.

Abstract: A system for energy conversion, the system including a closed cycle engine containing a volume of working fluid, the engine comprising a first chamber defining an expansion chamber and a second chamber defining a compression chamber each separated by a piston attached to a connection member of a piston assembly, and wherein the engine comprises a heater body in thermal communication with the first chamber, and further wherein the engine comprises a cold side heat exchanger in thermal communication with the second chamber, and wherein a third chamber is defined within the piston, wherein the third chamber is in selective flow communication with the first chamber, the second chamber, or both.

Abstract: There is a keyboard assembly for a handheld device, including a housing having a first section and a second section. The keyboard assembly has a plurality of slots formed on the first section. A printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed between the first and second sections. A key mat is sandwiched between the first section and the PCB, the key mat having a plurality of fixed keys and a plurality of interchangeable keys, each key protruding from the key's corresponding slot on the first section. Each interchangeable key has a unique identity, such that when each interchangeable key is replaced onto another slot on the first section, the interchangeable key's unique identity remains with the interchangeable key.

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for collectively storing, managing, and analyzing data associated with different data sources. A data management system defines an enterprise data model schema based on different data model schemas associated with the different data sources. The data management system generates, for each data source, an enterprise data model instance based on the enterprise data model schema. Data is ingested from the different data sources, and then transformed and stored in a corresponding enterprise data model instance based on a mapping between a corresponding data model schema and the enterprise data model schema. Upon ingesting the data from the data sources, one or more consolidated data views are generated that combine at least portions of data from different enterprise data model instances. The data arranged according to the one or more consolidated data views is presented on a device and/or further analyzed to produce an analysis outcome.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method to participate in a token transfer process for transferring a first quantity of token from a sender node to a recipient node using a blockchain is disclosed. The method comprising: joining a token transfer process as a participating node in the indirect anonymous transfer protocol; obtaining a list of indirect token transactions for which the first node is either an input node or an output node for in the indirect anonymous transfer protocol; generating, in collaboration with other participating nodes of the indirect anonymous transfer protocol, a commitment channel between the first node and each of the other participating nodes for which an indirect token transaction identified in the list obtained by the first node, and collaborating with all the other participating nodes and executing the indirect token transactions in which the first node is involved, using the generated commitment channels.

Abstract: Testing of a battery module can be conducted using monitoring electronics attached to the battery module. Stimulus can be applied to the battery module and removed. After removal of the stimulus, the monitoring electronics can collect signals from the monitoring electronics reflecting parameters of the battery module as it relaxes back to a non-stimulated state. The stimulus can be provided by test equipment or by components of a system in which the battery module, having attached monitoring electronics, is implemented. The monitoring electronics attached to the battery module can provide autonomous recording of signals associated with the battery module that can provide data regarding the status of the battery module or one or more batteries contained in the battery module.

Abstract: A method of using customer premises cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing harvested energy to a wireless sensor bundle are disclosed. The method may include: receiving, at a harvesting manager circuit, power from an energy harvesting device; transferring power from the harvesting manager circuit to an energy storage device; receiving, at a power distribution manager circuit, power from the energy storage device; transferring power from the power distribution manager circuit to a wireless sensor bundle, the wireless sensor bundle comprising at least one sensor, and the amount of power distributed to the wireless sensor bundle being based on a power demand of the at least one sensor; wherein the power from the energy harvesting device includes power generated from an AC phase harvesting device, the AC phase harvesting device includes an inductor attached to a feed wire of one phase of an electric actuator, the inductor generating an electric current by induction from the feed wire.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus consistent with the invention provide the ability to organize and build understandings of machine data generated by a variety of information-processing environments. Machine data is a product of information-processing systems (e.g., activity logs, configuration files, messages, database records) and represents the evidence of particular events that have taken place and been recorded in raw data format. In one embodiment, machine data is turned into a machine data web by organizing machine data into events and then linking events together.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses relating to microarchitectural mechanisms for the prevention of side-channel attacks are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a processor core includes an instruction fetch circuit to fetch instructions; a branch target buffer comprising a plurality of entries that each include a thread identification (TID) and a privilege level bit; and a branch predictor, coupled to the instruction fetch circuit and the branch target buffer, to predict a target instruction corresponding to a branch instruction based on at least one entry of the plurality of entries in the branch target buffer, and cause the target instruction to be fetched by the instruction fetch circuit.

Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a system that may manage torque overlay scenarios in a vehicle where the brakes and propulsion system are providing both lateral and longitudinal movement commands and there is a change in longitudinal acceleration requested from a driver or autonomous driving system. The system may manage driver brake inputs and brake-to-steer brake inputs to maintain brake-to-steer functionality while also applying sufficient braking as requested by the driver.

Abstract: Provided is a system for uninterrupted power using an array of capacitive elements (e.g., ultra-capacitors). The system may include an input, which may receive power from a first power source. A direct current (DC) bus may be connected to the input and may receive power from the input. An array of capacitive elements (e.g., ultra-capacitors) may be connected to the DC bus. An output may be connected the DC bus. The output may include an alternating current (AC) power supply, which may supply power to at least one facility. At least one controller may control charging and discharging of the array of capacitive elements (e.g., ultra-capacitors) connected to the DC bus to supply power from the DC bus to the output. A method and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle valve includes a fuel nozzle valve liner having a channel with an opening for allowing fuel to flow therethrough and a seat. A plunger has a stud and a base substantially perpendicular to the stud, the plunger being configured to move relative to the fuel nozzle valve liner to seal or to open the opening of the fuel nozzle valve. The fuel nozzle valve further includes a metal resilient member configured to contact the base of the plunger and the seat of the fuel nozzle valve liner to seal the opening of the fuel nozzle valve when the plunger is moved to seal the fuel nozzle valve.

Abstract: A system for detecting external leaks in a cabin of a vehicle includes sensors and onboard vehicle controls disposed on the vehicle. Control modules of the system have processors, memory, and input/output (I/O) ports. The I/O ports communicate with the sensors and onboard vehicle controls. The control modules execute program code portions stored memory. The program code portions include first and second algorithm portions. The first algorithm portion receives data from the sensors and controls and determines that the data from the sensors and controls meets initialization threshold values. When the data from the sensors and controls meets the threshold values, the second algorithm portion generates a cabin leak detection output including: a first output, a second output, or a third output. The first output indicates a large leak, the second output indicates no leak, and the third output indicates that a small leak has been detected.

Abstract: A method for making a component for use in a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. A component body is formed from a conductive material having a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 10.0×10?6/K. A metal oxide layer is then disposed over a surface of the component body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for projecting one or more trends in electronic data and generating enhanced data. A system includes a data forecasting system is in electronic communication with one or more electronic data sources via an electronic network. The data forecasting system is configured to: monitor the electronic data source(s) for data that meet one or more predetermined criteria; obtain at least a portion of the monitored data from electronic data source(s) based on the predetermined criteria; create a data set from the obtained data; derive one or more data values associated with the data set over a predetermined period according to a forward-looking term methodology; and utilize the data set and the derived value(s) over the predetermined period to derive at least one data forecast metric associated with the data set.

Abstract: A method is provided for making a multilayer functional fiber, where the method includes: providing a scaffold fiber; disposing a first electrode layer enclosing the scaffold fiber; disposing a functional layer enclosing the first electrode layer, the functional layer having a functional characteristic varying as a function of longitudinal position along the functional layer; disposing a second electrode layer enclosing the functional layer; and disposing a cladding layer enclosing the second electrode layer. In another aspect, a multilayer functional fiber is provided produced by, for instance, the above-noted method.