Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for performing virtual reality simulations using virtual reality systems. In some aspects a method includes the actions of logging user actions in a virtual reality system, wherein the user actions include one or more of (i) a path traveled by user in the virtual reality system, or (ii) user interactions with objects in the virtual reality system; aggregating logged action over a first user and a second user; and deriving modifications to the virtual reality system based at least in part on the aggregated logged actions. The modifications to the VR system can include modifying at least one of (i) appearance of objects shown in the VR system, (ii) floor plan of the VR system, and (iii) location of objects shown in the VR system.

Abstract: The global proliferation of high speed communication networks has created unprecedented opportunities for geographically distributed resource identification, evaluation, selection, and allocation. However, while the opportunities exist and continue to grow, the realization of those opportunities has fallen behind. A dynamic resource assessment system helps to solve the enormous technical challenges of finding the resources, evaluating the resources, and determining how to allocate the resources to achieve the highest likelihood of successfully completing the task.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of apparatuses and methods of providing an endovascular?dock within a blood vessel are provided. An apparatus for vascular surgery can be provided, having an external tubular graft capable of expansion and configured to be placed within a sheath in an unexpended state, a first tubular structure provided internally within the external tubular graft and configured for placement of a graft therein, and a second tubular structure provided internally within the external tubular graft and configured for placement of a graft therein. Stent grafts can be provided along each tubular structure to a corresponding blood vessel such that blood flow is provided to the blood vessel from the apparatus within the stent grafts to each blood vessel, blocking the blood flow directly from the aneurysm.

Abstract: The global proliferation of high speed communication networks has created unprecedented opportunities for geographically distributed resource interaction. However, while the opportunities exist and continue to grow, the realization of those opportunities has fallen behind. A resource virtualization system solves the enormous technical challenges of finding and evaluating resources to assign to complex projects.

Abstract: The global proliferation of high speed communication networks has created unprecedented opportunities for geographically distributed resource interaction. However, while the opportunities exist and continue to grow, the realization of those opportunities has fallen behind. A dynamic process execution architecture solves the enormous technical challenges of providing effective and efficient process execution environments for geographically distributed resources to execute a complex project.

Abstract: A device may receive test plan information, associated with a test plan for performing a test of an application, including information associated with a use case for which the application is to be tested. The device may obtain a test plan inspection model, associated with analyzing the test plan, including test plan rules. A test plan rule, of the test plan rules, may be associated with a condition for identifying a crowd-sourcing issue associated with implementing the test plan using crowd-sourced testing. The device may determine, based on the test plan information and the test plan rule, whether the condition is satisfied. The device may identify, based on whether the condition is satisfied, the crowd-sourcing issue as being associated with the test plan. The device may generate a recommendation associated with the crowd-sourcing issue. The device may provide information associated with the crowd-sourcing issue or information associated with the recommendation.

Abstract: Provisioning remote access points for use in a telecommunication network. A remote access point contains identity information established during manufacturing; this identity information may be in the nature of a digital certificate. The identity information is stored in the remote access point, and may be stored in a Trusted Platform Module if present. When the remote access node is powered up in unprovisioned state, outside the manufacturing environment, it attempts to establish an internet connection via a first wired interface, and queries a user for information representing the TCP/IP address of its controller via a second wired interface. Once an internet connection is present, and a TCP/IP address has been provided, the remote access point attempts to connect to the controller at that address. Once a connection is established, controller and access point exchange and verify each other's identities.

Abstract: Provisioning remote access points for use in a telecommunication network. A remote access point contains identity information established during manufacturing; this identity information may be in the nature of a digital certificate. The identity information is stored in the remote access point, and may be stored in a Trusted Platform Module if present. When the remote access node is powered up in unprovisioned state, outside the manufacturing environment, it attempts to establish an internet connection via a first wired interface, and queries a user for information representing the TCP/IP address of its controller via a second wired interface. Once an internet connection is present, and a TCP/IP address has been provided, the remote access point attempts to connect to the controller at that address. Once a connection is established, controller and access point exchange and verify each other's identities.

Abstract: A device may include one or more processors. The device may receive first data to be processed. The device may receive information identifying a plurality of tasks to be performed to process the first data. The device may determine that one or more first tasks, of the plurality of tasks, are to be performed by an automation device, and that one or more second tasks, of the plurality of tasks, are to be performed by workers. The device may provide, to the automation device and to the workers, the first data. The device may receive, from the automation device and the workers, second data. The second data may be generated based on the automation device performing the one or more first tasks and based on the workers performing the one or more second tasks.

Abstract: Solid mixed catalysts and methods for use in conversion of triglycerides and free fatty acids to biodiesel are described. A batch or continuous process may be used with the catalysts for transesterification of triglycerides with an alkyl alcohol to produce corresponding mono carboxylic acid esters and glycerol in high yields and purity. Similarly, alkyl and aryl carboxylic acids and free fatty acids are also converted to corresponding alkyl esters. The described catalysts are thermostable, long lasting, and highly active.

Abstract: Solid mixed catalysts and methods for use in conversion of triglycerides and free fatty acids to biodiesel are described. A batch or continuous process may be used with the catalysts for transesterification of triglycerides with an alkyl alcohol to produce corresponding mono carboxylic acid esters and glycerol in high yields and purity. Similarly, alkyl and aryl carboxylic acids and free fatty acids are also converted to corresponding alkyl esters. The described catalysts are thermostable, long lasting, and highly active.

Abstract: A system configured to disseminate health care information of a patient to individuals to encourage increased patient compliance and improved patient outcome, where the system may include a secure server that enables the individuals to access this information.

Abstract: In one exemplary aspect, a method of an anonymous online social network includes the step of providing an anonymous online social networking service. A user is enabled to create a user's anonymous profile on the anonymous online social networking service. The user's anonymous profile comprises a unique social number identifier. A user information is received by a server of the anonymous online social network. The user information includes an anonymous user interest and an anonymous attribute. A search functionality is provided wherein another user searches for the user's anonymous profile utilizing the anonymous user interest and the anonymous attribute. The unique social number identifier can be a user profile identified by a unique sequence of numbers such that the user's profile does not include personal identifying information about the user. The anonymous online social networking service can include a computing platform to build social networks and social relations among a set of users.

Abstract: A dynamic expert solicitation, collaboration and reputation management system monitors and matches tasks with experts qualified to perform the tasks. The system receives a request for assistance associated with a task from a user. The request for assistance includes task information such as a due date, at least one skill associated with the task, and badges assigned to the task. The system publishes the request for assistance to at least one community of practice web page from among a plurality of community of practice web pages, and obtains a response to the request for assistance from another user. Upon completion of the task, they system allocates the badges to a profile of the second user, and publishes completion of the task to an activity feed of the community of practice web site.

Abstract: Provisioning remote access points for use in a telecommunication network. A remote access point contains identity information established during manufacturing; this identity information may be in the nature of a digital certificate. The identity information is stored in the remote access point, and may be stored in a Trusted Platform Module if present. When the remote access node is powered up in unprovisioned state, outside the manufacturing environment, it attempts to establish an internet connection via a first wired interface, and queries a user for information representing the TCP/IP address of its controller via a second wired interface. Once an internet connection is present, and a TCP/IP address has been provided, the remote access point attempts to connect to the controller at that address. Once a connection is established, controller and access point exchange and verify each other's identities.

Abstract: Authorizing remote access points for use in a network: After the remote access point is provisioned to communicate securely to a controller using its TCP/IP address provided by a user, the remote access point is put into an un-authorized state by the controller pending further authorization. The user is presented with a secure captive portal page authenticating the end-user. User's authentication credentials are verified by the controller. After the remote access point has been authorized, the controller marks it verified as a fully functional node, and saves this state. The remote access point is provisioned with the current provisioning parameters for the remote access point as configured by the IT administrator for the end user, so that each remote access point can have unique per-user configuration applied.

Abstract: Authorizing remote access points for use in a network: A remote access point contains identity information established during manufacturing; this identity information may be in the nature of a digital certificate which can be used to establish a secure connection between networked entities. After the remote access point is provisioned to communicate securely to a controller using its TCP/IP address provided by a user, the remote access point is put into an un-authorized state by the controller pending further authorization. The user is presented with a secure captive portal page authenticating the end-user. This authorization may be through entering a user name and password, through presenting a certificate, through two-factor methods, or other methods known to the art. User's authentication credentials are verified by the controller. Optionally this verification can be performed using a per-user certificate.

Abstract: Solid mixed catalysts and methods for use in conversion of triglycerides and free fatty acids to biodiesel are described. A batch or continuous process may be used with the catalysts for transesterification of triglycerides with an alkyl alcohol to produce corresponding mono carboxylic acid esters and glycerol in high yields and purity. Similarly, alkyl and aryl carboxylic acids and free fatty acids are also converted to corresponding alkyl esters. The described catalysts are thermostable, long lasting, and highly active.

Abstract: Automated generation of certificates from a Certificate Authority through the use of an Enrollment Agent. Devices needing certificates generate the necessary keys and package public key information with other identifying information about the device and send this information to an Enrollment Agent. The Enrollment Agent takes this information and submits it on behalf of the device to a Certificate Authority, managing the interaction with the Certificate Authority on behalf of the device. The Certificate Authority signs the request, returning a certificate to the Enrollment Agent. The Enrollment Agent packages the certificate along with the other certificates needed to establish a chain of trust and returns these to the device. Certificates may be stored in the device in flash memory. The process is secure as long as the communications path between the devices and the Enrollment Agent is secure; a secure VPN or HTTPS: connection allows the devices and the Enrollment Agent to be in separate locations.

Abstract: Provisioning remote access points for use in a telecommunication network. A remote access point contains identity information established during manufacturing; this identity information may be in the nature of a digital certificate. The identity information is stored in the remote access point, and may be stored in a Trusted Platform Module if present. When the remote access node is powered up in unprovisioned state, outside the manufacturing environment, it attempts to establish an internet connection via a first wired interface, and queries a user for information representing the TCP/IP address of its controller via a second wired interface. Once an internet connection is present, and a TCP/IP address has been provided, the remote access point attempts to connect to the controller at that address. The controller may filter connection requests through a whitelist of approved remote access points. Once a connection is established, controller and access point exchange and verify each other's identities.