Abstract: A system for collaborating on a component includes a first computing device configured to execute a first multi-user CAx environment and a plurality of second computing devices, each being configured to execute a corresponding second multi-user CAx environment. Each of the second multi-user CAx environments includes a display module configured to cause the corresponding second device to display at least a portion of a component, the component including a plurality of subcomponents wherein at least one of the subcomponents is a released subcomponent, and the first multi-user CAx environment including a first release tracking module configured to cause each of the second multi-user CAx environments to display a visual indication of a released status of the released subcomponent.

Abstract: A system for executing agnostic multi-user CAx environments includes a host computer including a processor and a memory. The processor and memory are configured to operate a multi-user CAx environment. The host computer is configured to communicate with a plurality of local computers, each of the local computers including at least one CAx software package and being configured to operate a local CAx environment of the multi-user CAx environment. A feature list is stored within the memory of the host computer, the feature list includes a list of each feature of a part file. A deletion prevention module is stored within at least one of the memory of the host computer and a memory of each of the local computers. The deletion prevention module is configured to prevent deletion of a prior feature currently accessed by at least one local CAx environment.

Abstract: A system for component visualization according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a data module configured to access data corresponding to a component design, the component design including at least one feature corresponding to a group of feature types. The system includes a display module configured to display the data in an environment according to a visualization setting corresponding to a first user profile and corresponding to the group of feature types. The system includes a comparison module configured to cause the display module to display the data according to the visualization setting when the at least one feature meets at least one predetermined criterion. A method for designing a component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for collaborating on a component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a data module configured to access data corresponding to a component design, the component design corresponding to a group of feature types. A comparison module is configured to cause the data module to store data corresponding to the component design in a first data container when at least one predetermined criterion is met, and configured to cause the data module to store the data in a second data container when the at least one predetermined criterion is not met. A method for collaborating on a component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for collaborating on a component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a multi-user CAx environment including a data module and an editing module. The data module is configured to access a database corresponding to a component design. The component design corresponds to a group of predetermined functions. The editing module is configured to generate at least one user-defined function operable to characterize the component design, and configured to cause the data module to store data corresponding to the at least one user-defined function to the database. A method for collaborating on a component design is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for imaging of matrix vesicle-derived calcification are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises raising the pH of collagen stored in a solution, thereby causing the collagen to come out of the solution to form a network, adding matrix vesicles to the network, resulting in calcifications, and imaging the formation of the calcification. The calcification process can be imaged in real time by confocal or reflected light microscopy.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for selecting cohorts. In one implementation, a model-assisted selection system for identifying candidates for placement into a cohort includes a data interface and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is programmed to access, via the data interface, a database from which feature vectors associated with an individual from among a population of individuals can be derived; derive, for the individual, one or more feature vectors from the database; provide the one or more feature vectors to a model; receive an output from the model; and determine whether the individual from among the population of individuals is a candidate for the cohort based on the output received from the model.

Abstract: Methods for adhering a substrate onto a surface of a ceramic component are provided. The method may include applying a first bond coating onto an attachment surface of the substrate, applying a first alumina coating onto the first bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a second bond coating onto an outer surface of the ceramic component, applying a second alumina coating onto the second bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a cement onto at least one of the first alumina coating and the second alumina coating, and adhering the attachment surface of the substrate onto the outer surface of the ceramic component. Connections between a metal substrate and a ceramic matrix composite component are also provided.

Abstract: A power conversion topology and control method intended for use with a DC bus is disclosed, providing a means to prevent the flow of ground fault current while detecting a fault condition and optionally continuing to operate the DC bus. In one control configuration, a DC-DC power stage with an active current control loop drives differential current to zero, and a separate voltage control loop maintains the desired differential bus voltage. Absolute bus voltage with respect to ground is monitored in order to detect fault conditions. In another configuration, the absolute voltage of the bus with respect to ground is controlled and differential bus current is monitored to detect ground fault conditions.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for access control for a restricted resource in a computer system is disclosed. A related computer system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-channel pressure measuring device includes a plurality of sample conduits and a plurality of sample inlets. Each sample inlet is configured to receive a respective sample conduit. The sample conduit is configured to channel a sample fluid and an incidental fluid through a respective sample inlet. The multi-channel pressure measuring device also includes a sample block including a plurality of collection wells coupled to the sample inlets. Each collection well includes a diameter larger than a diameter of a respective sample inlet. The sample block is fabricated from at least one of a transparent material and a translucent material. The multi-channel pressure measuring device further includes a plurality of filter indicator elements. Each filter indicator element is positioned within a respective collection well. Each filter indicator element is configured to retain the incidental fluid therewithin and to indicate a presence of the retained incidental fluid.

Abstract: Systems and methods for federating social network content items include determining an engagement value for content items based on previous interactions with content items from first and second content item sources stored in an electronic data storage, certain content items having selection metrics and value metrics according to varying selection schemas and a value schema. A utility value is generated for each of the at least some of the content items, the utility value including an engagement component and a monetary component. A user device displays the content items in an order based on the utility values.

Abstract: A device includes an energy unit coupled to an energy device and adapted to couple a pair of split DC rails. A controller senses the voltage on the DC rails and regulates its output current response by means of an autonomous current response that creates the aggregate effect of controlling the rail voltage in cooperation with other units coupled to the DC rails. A system includes multiple such devices coupled to split DC rails.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated method contemplating sending a bulk request to a first archive storage controller to transfer application data from a server at a target transfer rate, the first archive storage controller residing within a complex of archive storage controllers; identifying two or more archive storage controllers in the complex collectively forming a speed matching buffer set capable of parallel streaming the application data at a data transfer rate that is at least the target transfer rate; and as a result of the identifying step, apportioning the application data to the speed matching buffer set.

Abstract: A system for conflict resolution in a multi-user design package includes a host computer having a memory and a processor, wherein the host computer is configured to operate a multi-user CAx environment, and is configured to receive edit commands from a plurality of local computers. A conflict resolution module is configured to be executed by the host computer, and the conflict resolution module is configured to prevent implementation of conflicting edit commands received from the plurality of local computers in the multi-user CAx environment.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of a resource provider for access control for a restricted resource in a network connected computer system, wherein a blockchain data structure accessible via the network stores digitally signed records validated by network connected miner software components including a provider record associated with the resource provider, the method including: identifying an access control role definition for access to the resource, the role including a specification of access permissions; receiving a request from a resource consumer for access to the resource; communicating, to the resource consumer, an indication of a quantity of a cryptocurrency required for access to the resource; and in response to a determination that the required quantity of cryptocurrency is transferred to the provider record in the blockchain, the transfer being caused by a blockchain transaction including an identification of the role and the transaction being validated by a miner component, granting the consumer acc

Abstract: A computer implemented method to provide allocation of one or more computing resources for a consumer computing component, each resource having a resource type and being provided by one or more resource providers, and the consumer having associated a quantity of tradeable value constraining an extent of resource consumption.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of access control for a restricted resource of a resource provider in a network connected computer system, wherein a blockchain data structure accessible via the network stores digitally signed records validated by network connected miner software components, the method including: identifying an access control role definition for access to the resource, the role including a specification of access permissions; defining a cryptocurrency for indicating authorization to access the resource, the cryptocurrency being formed of tradable units of value associated with records in the blockchain and wherein transfer of the cryptocurrency between records in the blockchain is validated by the miners; receiving a request from an authenticated resource consumer for authorization to access the resource; and submitting a blockchain transaction to the miner components to transfer a quantity of cryptocurrency to a consumer record in the blockchain, the transaction including an identification of t

Abstract: Embodiments relate to enabling software to interface with a power consumption telemetry system. A process may have tagging instructions that interface with an energy estimation engine. While the energy estimation engine is logging energy consumption by the process, the process may also mark, tag, or otherwise delineate periods of processing during the execution time of the process. The logic of the process may determine how such periods should be labeled and when they being and end. The tagged periods are correlated with energy consumed by the process so that details of what the process was doing during different periods of energy consumption may be understood.