Abstract: A cloud network may include a distributed security switch (DSS). The DSS may be to receive configuration information from the hypervisor. The configuration information may include a set of access mode attributes and a security policy. The DSS may be to determine that a packet is to be directed from a source virtual machine to a target virtual machine. The DSS may be to identify an egress interface of the source virtual machine and an ingress interface of the target virtual machine. The egress interface may be associated with a first access mode attribute and the ingress interface being associated with a second access mode attribute. The DSS may be to selectively route the packet, using the shared memory, based on the first access mode attribute, the second access mode attribute, and the security policy.

Abstract: A data storage management system incorporates image recognition and classification features. The illustrative system generates thumbnail images to represent images detected in secondary copies. Subsequent image recognition and classification operations are based on the thumbnail images without need to access the secondary copies from which the thumbnails were derived. The system indexes thumbnail images and respective relationships to each other and to the source secondary copies. Metadata from the source secondary copies is extracted and preserved with the thumbnails. Thumbnail images, metadata, and related index data (collectively “thumbnail data”) are stored locally in an illustrative content index server, or in an enhanced storage manager, thus improving performance without interfering with ongoing storage management operations. Features are disclosed for searching within the system and performing storage management operations based on image criteria. Access to/from other systems is also possible, e.g.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for managing workloads in compute clusters comprising compute nodes by managing the workloads at the resource level of the compute clusters. For example, virtual service contexts (VSCs) may be defined where the VSCs represent service classes. Policies may be defined with respect to each service class. These service classes are dynamically constructed based on business needs. Hence there is natural requirement for a user to construct and rebalance the compute resources for these service classes dynamically. The policies may be related to resources of the compute clusters for executing workload units in the compute clusters. Resources of the compute clusters may be allocated to each service class. Each workload unit may be assigned to a one of the service classes based on the service context or type of workload unit. The workload units may then be executed by the compute clusters using the resources in accordance with the policies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation of pyrazoles. This invention further relates to a continuous flow micro-total process system for preparation of celecoxib, a COX-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and analogs thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable pharmaceutical compositions, comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of testosterone or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable oil vehicle, and a stabilizing amount of benzyl alcohol, for example, about 1% to 3% weight/volume of benzyl alcohol. The present invention also provides a process for stabilizing testosterone-containing pharmaceutical compositions by ageing them at a temperature of about 20° C. to about 60° C. for at least 48 hours, e.g., prior to secondary packing and labeling. These compositions were stable over the shelf life of the product, without exhibiting crystal formation, even upon storing at temperatures of about 2° C. to about 8° C. Other aspects of the invention relate to methods for making such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using such pharmaceutical compositions for hormone replacement therapy, e.g.

Abstract: A configuration is disclosed to enable a UE to preempt SRVCC by triggering a handover to a Wi-Fi network. The apparatus determines whether a Wi-Fi cell is viable as a first target cell, from a plurality of target cells, serving the UE to continue the active transmission on the Wi-Fi cell. The apparatus extends a TTT timer length based at least in part on the determination that the Wi-Fi cell is viable as the target cell serving the UE to continue the active transmission on the Wi-Fi cell. The apparatus initiates a handover to the Wi-Fi cell from the first network prior to the expiration of a TTT timer and prior to the first network initiating a handover to a second target cell, from the plurality of target cells, on a second network.

Abstract: A force-sense system can provide signals to, or receive signals from, a device under test (DUT) at a first DUT node. The system can include output buffer circuitry configured to provide a DUT signal to the DUT in response to a force control signal at a buffer control node, and controller circuitry configured to provide the force control signal at the buffer control node. The system can include bypass circuitry configured to selectively bypass the controller circuitry and provide an auxiliary control signal at the buffer control node. The auxiliary control signal can be used for system calibration. In an example, an external calibration circuit can provide the auxiliary control signal in response to information received from the DUT.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, apparatus, and methods, including computer programs encoded on storage media, for configurable aprons for expanded binning. Aspects of the present disclosure include identifying one or more pixel tiles in at least one bin and determining edge information for each pixel tile of the one or more pixel tiles. The edge information may be associated with one or more pixels adjacent to each pixel tile. The present disclosure further describes determining whether at least one adjacent bin is visible based on the edge information for each pixel tile, where the at least one adjacent bin may be adjacent to the at least one bin.

Abstract: An epoxy resin component(s) for a recyclable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The recyclable epoxy resin system comprises an epoxy resin component having a structural Formula I or an epoxy resin component having a structural Formula II and a curing agent. A process(es) for preparing the epoxy resin component having the structural Formula I and the epoxy resin system having the structural Formula II is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to semiconductor processing. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods for seasoning one or more components of a process chamber. In at least one embodiment, a method for seasoning a process chamber includes depositing a seasoning film onto a component of the process chamber at a chamber pressure of about 4 mTorr to about 20 mTorr and a temperature below about 200° C. or about 200° C. to about 400° C. The method includes depositing a deposition film onto the seasoning film. In at least one embodiment, a method includes introducing a nitrogen-containing gas to the seasoning film to form a nitrogen-treated seasoning film. Introducing the nitrogen-containing gas to the seasoning film is performed before depositing the deposition film onto the seasoning film.

Abstract: The novel process enables designing of raw materials and processing parameters, enabling synergistic and simultaneous chemical reactions among the various reactants of the design mix of chemical precursor of brine sludge which includes barium sulphate, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, silica, aluminum containing compounds necessary for developing highly efficient shielding phases leading to homogenous matrix of shielding materials.

Abstract: Techniques for ripple-type control of networked physical systems such as power systems, water systems, and others are provided. As one example, a device includes at least one processor configured to determine, for a first controllable device in a system, based on a measurement of an output parameter and a minimum output parameter value, an output violation value for the first device. The processor is further configured to determine, based on a present input value for the first device, the output violation value, and an assistance requisition value corresponding to a second device, a target input value for the first device. The processor is further configured to cause the first controllable device to modify operation based on the target input value and a maximum input value for the first controllable device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for secure offline transactions using a mobile device. The mobile device may include an encrypted data store in which encrypted payment processing data is stored, a risk assessment engine configured to retrieve the encrypted payment processing data and determine, based on the encrypted payment processing data, whether an offline payment is authorized, and a transaction pool configured to store the offline payment after the offline payment has been provided to a recipient. The mobile device may provide the offline payment that has been performed to a payment provider server for completion and/or funding when the mobile device obtains a network connection to the payment provider server following the offline payment.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a retail point of sale (RPOS) device and cloud service. An example system can include an RPOS agent controller and a cloud service controller communicatively coupled to one another. The cloud service controller can provide a notification of a state of the RPOS device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the creation, management, and utilization of a multi-region virtual overlay wide area network from a plurality of special purpose network appliances. In exemplary embodiments, multiple regions are created for the virtual overlay wide area network, each region having its own network topology. At least one network appliance from each region is in communication with at least one network appliance from each other region, for inter-region connectivity within the virtual overlay wide area network. A subnet sharing protocol can be utilized to exchange routing information among each network appliance within each region, and between each region.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods of depositing carbon film layers greater than 3,000 ? in thickness over a substrate and surface of a lid of a chamber using dual frequency, top, sidewall and bottom sources. The method includes introducing a gas to a processing volume of a chamber. A first radiofrequency (RF) power is provided having a first frequency of about 40 MHz or greater to a lid of the chamber. A second RF power is provided having a second frequency to a bias electrode disposed in a substrate support within the processing volume. The second frequency is about 10 MHz to about 40 MHz. An additional third RF power is provided having lower frequency of about 400 kHz to about 2 MHz to the bias electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the creation, management, and utilization of a multi-region virtual overlay wide area network from a plurality of special purpose network appliances. In exemplary embodiments, multiple regions are created for the virtual overlay wide area network, each region having its own network topology. At least one network appliance from each region is in communication with at least one network appliance from each other region, for inter-region connectivity within the virtual overlay wide area network. A subnet sharing protocol can be utilized to exchange routing information among each network appliance within each region, and between each region.

Abstract: A force-sense system can provide signals to, or receive signals from, a device under test (DUT) at a first DUT node. The system can include output buffer circuitry configured to provide a DUT signal to the DUT in response to a force control signal at a buffer control node, and controller circuitry configured to provide the force control signal at the buffer control node. The system can include bypass circuitry configured to selectively bypass the controller circuitry and provide an auxiliary control signal at the buffer control node. The auxiliary control signal can be used for system calibration. In an example, an external calibration circuit can provide the auxiliary control signal in response to information received from the DUT.

Abstract: A force-sense system for providing signals to, or receiving signals from, a device under test (DUT) at a first DUT node. The system can include an interface coupling first and second portions of a first force-sense measurement device, such as a parametric measurement unit. The first and second portions of the first force-sense measurement device can be provided using respective different integrated circuits, such as can comprise different semiconductor dies of different die types. In a first test mode, the interface can be configured to communicate a first DUT force signal from the first portion to the second portion of the first force-sense measurement device, and in a second test mode the interface can be configured to communicate DUT sense information, received from the DUT at the first DUT node, from the second portion to the first portion of the first force-sense measurement device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for operating a fantasy sports system permits the drafting of non-active players. The non-active players can be draft alongside active players, or a team or even a league can be comprised of exclusively non-active players. Fantasy points are generated for each of the non-active players by randomly selecting a plurality of historical plays by each non-active player from a database of historical plays. A total fantasy score for each fantasy team is generated based upon the fantasy points for each of the non-active players.