Abstract: Techniques for upgrading a cluster can include: defining integration points associated with workflow processing points of an upgrade workflow; associating a code entity with an integration point; and performing processing that executes the upgrade workflow to upgrade storage appliances, wherein first and second software clusters are installed on the storage appliances, wherein upgrading the storage appliances includes upgrading the first and second software clusters, wherein the processing includes: prior to upgrading a first storage appliance, executing first code corresponding to the integration point; in response to executing the first code, invoking the code entity to perform a first task in connection with the second cluster software prior to upgrading the first storage appliance; and upgrading the first storage appliance including upgrading a first component of the first software cluster and upgrading a second component of the second software cluster, wherein the first and are installed on the first sto

Abstract: Techniques for performing an upgrade can include: defining integration points each associated with a workflow processing point included in an upgrade workflow; receiving command lists each include commands of an integration point; associating each command of a command list with a code entity; performing processing that performs an upgrade workflow to upgrade a system, wherein the processing includes: executing code corresponding to the upgrade workflow, wherein a workflow processing point of the workflow is associated with a first integration point; and in response to said executing reaching the workflow processing point corresponding to the first integration point, performing second processing including: executing commands of a command list associated with the first integration point; and for each command executed, invoking a corresponding code entity that performs customized processing in connection with upgrading a first feature, facility or service in the system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for power conversion are described. A power converter can operate under low power mode to supply a first load current from a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The power converter can transition from low power mode to high power mode by one of activating a tri-state mode of the PMIC prior to activating at least one phase in an external power module and operating PMIC and at least one phase of the external power module simultaneously. The external power module and PMIC can be on separate chips. The power converter can operate under high power mode to supply a second load current from the external power module. The second load current can be greater than the first load current. The power converter can transition from high power mode to low power mode by selectively deactivating phases in the external power module prior to activating the PMIC.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a cycle-by-cycle current limit event indicator is described. A circuit can include receiving a plurality of signals indicating occurrences of a plurality of overcurrent events over a plurality of clock cycles in a voltage regulator. The circuit can further include generating a latch signal to indicate the occurrences of the plurality of overcurrent events over the plurality of clock cycles. The latch signal can remain latched at high voltage for a number of clock cycles.

Abstract: Techniques for performing an upgrade can include: defining integration points, each associated with a workflow processing point of an upgrade workflow of an upgrade infrastructure or framework; and performing processing by code of the upgrade infrastructure or framework that performs the upgrade workflow to upgrade a system, wherein the upgrade includes upgrading a first feature, facility or service of the system from a current version to a new version. The processing can include: dynamically determining, at runtime during execution of the upgrade workflow by the code of the upgrade infrastructure or framework, a set of code entities associated with a first of the integration points; executing code corresponding to workflow processing points, wherein a first of the workflow processing points is associated with the first integration point; and in response to said executing reaching the first workflow processing point, invoking each code entity of the set for upgrade processing.

Abstract: Techniques for performing an upgrade can include: defining integration points, each associated with a workflow processing point of an upgrade workflow of an upgrade infrastructure or framework; and performing processing by code of the upgrade infrastructure or framework that performs the upgrade workflow to upgrade a system, wherein the upgrade includes upgrading a first feature, facility or service of the system from a current version to a new version. The processing can include: dynamically determining, at runtime during execution of the upgrade workflow by the code of the upgrade infrastructure or framework, a set of code entities associated with a first of the integration points; executing code corresponding to workflow processing points, wherein a first of the workflow processing points is associated with the first integration point; and in response to said executing reaching the first workflow processing point, invoking each code entity of the set for upgrade processing.

Abstract: A model display stand is an apparatus that is used to display model cars in a position simulating the act of burning rubber. The apparatus includes a base panel, a propping tab, a first smoke-cloud-shaped wall, a second smoke-cloud-shaped wall, a first smoke-trail-shaped protrusion, and a second smoke-trail-shaped protrusion. The base panel serves to support portions of a model car when the model car is mounted onto the apparatus. The propping tab serves to elevate portions of the model car to display the model car in a wheelie position. The first smoke-cloud-shaped wall and the second cloud-shaped wall surround the base panel and the model car mounted onto the base panel. Along with the first smoke-trail-shaped protrusion and the second smoke-trail-shaped protrusion, the first smoke-cloud-shaped wall and the second smoke-cloud-shaped wall also serve to simulate the act of burning rubber by the model car.

Abstract: An aircraft store ejector systems and subsystems thereof. Embodiments can include a two-reservoir re-pressurization system wherein a remote reservoir is used to maintain desired pressure in a local ejector reservoir. The system can include a release valve having a vent valve and valve piston. The release valve can control release of pressurized gas to a pitch control valve. The pitch control valve can be configured to distribute the pressurized gas between two or more ejector piston assemblies. One or more of the ejector piston assemblies can include multiple concentric piston stages and piston chambers, the piston chambers configured to contain a volume of gas. The ejector piston assemblies can be configured to compress the volume of gas within the piston chambers as the piston stages are extended out from the aircraft. Such compression can provide a return force to the piston stages.

Abstract: Operations and Maintenance Design drawing maintenance, As-Built drawing conformance, and Record drawing conformance processes for protecting the integrity of dynamically modified files for Brownfield Assets through all phases of a drawing's lifecycle.

Abstract: A comprehensive addiction treatment method with a medication delivery system of subcutaneous implant of micro-pellets in patients, which may include a method of identification at an advanced video communication system through facial recognition, voice recognition and/or a recognition of an RFID microchip implanted in a patient. The identification will be transmitted over the Internet to a database at a secure server to initiate a computer program to stream video content, computer generated communication and/or a live video to be transmitted to an audio-visual system that may be capable of displaying a life-size video image of a live caregiver or a computer generated avatar of a caregiver within a three dimensional setting for real time two-way communication with apparent eye contact.

Abstract: An aircraft store ejector systems and subsystems thereof. Embodiments can include a two-reservoir re-pressurization system wherein a remote reservoir is used to maintain desired pressure in a local ejector reservoir. The system can include a release valve having a vent valve and valve piston. The release valve can control release of pressurized gas to a pitch control valve. The pitch control valve can be configured to distribute the pressurized gas between two or more ejector piston assemblies. One or more of the ejector piston assemblies can include multiple concentric piston stages and piston chambers, the piston chambers configured to contain a volume of gas. The ejector piston assemblies can be configured to compress the volume of gas within the piston chambers as the piston stages are extended out from the aircraft. Such compression can provide a return force to the piston stages.

Abstract: Techniques for performing an upgrade can include: defining integration points, each associated with a workflow processing point of an upgrade workflow; associating code entities with the integration points; and performing processing that performs the upgrade workflow to upgrade a system, wherein the upgrade includes upgrading a first feature, facility or service of the system from a current version to a new version, wherein the processing further includes: executing code corresponding to workflow processing points of the upgrade workflow, wherein a first workflow processing point of the upgrade workflow is associated with a first of the integration points; and in response to said executing reaching the first workflow processing point corresponding to the first integration point, invoking a first code entity associated with the first integration point, wherein said first code entity performs customized processing in connection with upgrading the first feature, facility or service in the system.

Abstract: Operations and Maintenance Design drawing maintenance, As-Built drawing conformance, and Record drawing conformance processes for protecting the integrity of dynamically modified files through all phases of a drawing's lifecycle.

Abstract: A universal model display stand is an apparatus that is used to display model cars in a position simulating the act of burning rubber. The apparatus includes a base panel, a propping tab, a first smoke-cloud-shaped wall, a second smoke-cloud-shaped wall, a first smoke-trail-shaped protrusion, and a second smoke-trail-shaped protrusion. The base panel serves to support portions of a model car when the model car is mounted onto the apparatus. The propping tab serves to elevate portions of the model car to display the model car in a wheelie position. The first smoke-cloud-shaped wall and the second cloud-shaped wall surround the base panel and the model car mounted onto the base panel. Along with the first smoke-trail-shaped protrusion and the second smoke-trail-shaped protrusion, the first smoke-cloud-shaped wall and the second smoke-cloud-shaped wall also serve to simulate the act of burning rubber by the model car.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a cable and termination system includes a cable, a liquidtight conduit at least partially surrounding the cable, and a termination. The cable includes a cable core comprising three insulated phase conductors, three ground conductors, and filler interspersed within the cable core to force the ground connectors into symmetrical, geometric location with a corresponding phase conductor and a second phase conductor, and a cable wrap applied over the cable core. The termination includes a first connector, a second, reverse-threaded connector including an exterior metal body and a male metal body coupled with a collet sleeve. Various embodiments of the first connector are also described.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a cable and termination system includes a cable, a liquidtight conduit at least partially surrounding the cable, and a termination. The cable includes a cable core comprising three insulated phase conductors, three ground conductors, and filler interspersed within the cable core to force the ground connectors into symmetrical, geometric location with a corresponding phase conductor and a second phase conductor, and a cable wrap applied over the cable core. The termination includes a first connector, a second, reverse-threaded connector including an exterior metal body and a male metal body coupled with a collet sleeve. Various embodiments of the first connector are also described.

Abstract: Techniques for performing an upgrade can include: defining integration points, each associated with a workflow processing point of an upgrade workflow; associating code entities with the integration points; and performing processing that performs the upgrade workflow to upgrade a system, wherein the upgrade includes upgrading a first feature, facility or service of the system from a current version to a new version, wherein the processing further includes: executing code corresponding to workflow processing points of the upgrade workflow, wherein a first workflow processing point of the upgrade workflow is associated with a first of the integration points; and in response to said executing reaching the first workflow processing point corresponding to the first integration point, invoking a first code entity associated with the first integration point, wherein said first code entity performs customized processing in connection with upgrading the first feature, facility or service in the system.

Abstract: Techniques for performing an upgrade can include: defining integration points each associated with a workflow processing point included in an upgrade workflow; receiving command lists each include commands of an integration point; associating each command of a command list with a code entity; performing processing that performs an upgrade workflow to upgrade a system, wherein the processing includes: executing code corresponding to the upgrade workflow, wherein a workflow processing point of the workflow is associated with a first integration point; and in response to said executing reaching the workflow processing point corresponding to the first integration point, performing second processing including: executing commands of a command list associated with the first integration point; and for each command executed, invoking a corresponding code entity that performs customized processing in connection with upgrading a first feature, facility or service in the system.

Abstract: An aircraft store ejector systems and subsystems thereof. Embodiments can include a two-reservoir re-pressurization system wherein a remote reservoir is used to maintain desired pressure in a local ejector reservoir. The system can include a release valve having a vent valve and valve piston. The release valve can control release of pressurized gas to a pitch control valve. The pitch control valve can be configured to distribute the pressurized gas between two or more ejector piston assemblies. One or more of the ejector piston assemblies can include multiple concentric piston stages and piston chambers, the piston chambers configured to contain a volume of gas. The ejector piston assemblies can be configured to compress the volume of gas within the piston chambers as the piston stages are extended out from the aircraft. Such compression can provide a return force to the piston stages.

Abstract: An aircraft store ejector systems and subsystems thereof. Embodiments can include a two-reservoir re-pressurization system wherein a remote reservoir is used to maintain desired pressure in a local ejector reservoir. The system can include a release valve having a vent valve and valve piston. The release valve can control release of pressurized gas to a pitch control valve. The pitch control valve can be configured to distribute the pressurized gas between two or more ejector piston assemblies. One or more of the ejector piston assemblies can include multiple concentric piston stages and piston chambers, the piston chambers configured to contain a volume of gas. The ejector piston assemblies can be configured to compress the volume of gas within the piston chambers as the piston stages are extended out from the aircraft. Such compression can provide a return force to the piston stages.