Abstract: The present application provides an automated beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage and ice into a cup. The automated beverage dispenser may include an ice dispensing station with an ice auger and a weight sensor, a beverage dispensing station, and a control device. The control device instructs the ice auger to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of ice and instructs the beverage dispensing station to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of the beverage in response to a weight of the cup as determined by the weight sensor.

Abstract: A slide transport system for an automated slide treatment apparatus having slide treatment modules for receiving slides and a fluid dispensing robot configured by a controller to dispense reagents to the slides is disclosed. The slide transport system includes a slide transport robot configured by the controller to move the slides to and from the slide treatment modules and a slide transport device disposed on the slide transport robot and configured by the controller to releasably hold the slides. A slide handling head on the slide transport robot moves a closure body of a slide treatment module from a normally closed to an open position to move slides in the slide treatment module. The slide transport device is configured by the controller to release a slide when located in the slide treatment module, when the closure body is in the open position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for updating a software configuration of one or more control boards of an appliance are provided. For instance, a payload image file can be received. The payload image file can comprise a plurality of update images that include software configuration data for an appliance control board associated with an appliance group. Configuration data associated with a plurality of control boards present in a target appliance can be received. An appliance payload associated with the target appliance can be determined based at least in part on the configuration data. The appliance payload can include one or more update images to be associated with the target appliance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for forming a nanostencil mask. The method involves irradiating a substrate to increase resistivity of a plurality of first portions of the substrate relative to one or more second portions of the substrate surrounding the plurality of first portions. The method also involves passing a current through the substrate, the current preferentially passing through and weakening the one or more second portions of the substrate. This preference is a result of the higher resistivity in the one or more first portions of the substrate causing the current to pass through the relatively lower resistivity second portion(s). The method also involves subjecting the substrate to a material removal process, the material removal process preferentially removing the weakened one or more second portions of the substrate and thereby forming a nanostencil mask comprising the plurality of first portions of the substrate.

Abstract: A job that receives as input a data stream is executed. For the job, it is iteratively determined a backlog growth over a first period of time; a backlog volume; and whether to adjust a quantity of processing resources. For each iteration for which the quantity of processing resources allocated to the job are determined to be adjusted, adjusting the quantity of processing resources allocated to the job. For each iteration for which the quantity of processing resources allocated to the job are determined not to be adjusted, maintaining the quantity of processing resources allocated to the job.

Abstract: A switch receives a data packet containing training information. The switch learns a classifier based on the training information in the data packet, the classifier useable to classify data into at least one category.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques enabling the delivery of messages according to a desired delivery order in a software defined network. A desired delivery order for messages sent to multiple nodes in a cluster can be received. The cluster can be associated with a distributed application and the nodes in the cluster can be interconnected via the software defined network. The software defined network can be configured to deliver the messages according to the desired delivery order.

Abstract: Injector drift for a diesel engine are detected by reconfiguration of injection patterns from one pattern into a pattern with a different number of pulse points while attempting to hold total fuel injected constant. If a particular injector is subject to drift then changes in the pulse pattern result in an increase or decrease in fuel injected and consequential variations in engine speed. By applying alternating injection patterns at constant fuel demand and allowing engine speed time to stabilize, a rhythmic variation in engine speed/torque will appear which can be detected using one of a number of techniques.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques enabling the prioritization of network traffic in a distributed processing system. Information may be received regarding a plurality of flows, each flow configured to travel from one node to another node in the distributed processing system. Each flow may comprise a segment of at least one job. A priority associated with each flow may be identified. A flow table modification message for each flow may be generated. The flow table modification message can include a timeout value and a priority value consistent with the priority associated with the flow.

Abstract: In one implementation, the data distribution system comprises a controller communicatively coupled to a network of devices, a topology engine, a stats engine, a data management engine, a flow engine, and a coordinator engine. In another implementation, a medium comprises a set of instructions executable by a processor to maintain network information, maintain a flow table associated with a flow rule, and provide the flow rule to a device of the network. In yet another implementation, a method for distribution of data on a network comprises maintaining network information associated with a set of nodes of a network, identifying a data write request to a data cluster, and modifying a destination of a network flow associated with the data write request based on the network information.

Abstract: Examples of reducing data in a network are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, method may include receiving, by a network device, data from a mapper system. The method may then include performing, by the network device, a reduction function on the data received from the mapper system to reduce the data. The method may also include transmitting, by the network device, the reduced data to a reducer system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, which bind to serum amyloid P component (SAP), polynucleotides encoding such antigen binding proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antigen binding proteins and methods of manufacture. The present invention also concerns the use of such antigen binding proteins in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases associated with amyloid deposition including systemic amyloidosis, local amyloidosis, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a liquid crystal (LC) device and large area LC devices is provided. The method includes forming a LC layer and forming a coated silicon wafer on at least one surface of the LC layer. The coated silicon wafer includes a sacrificial layer for providing structural strength during fabrication of the LC device and a thin coating layer serving as an external light transmissive layer, and the coated silicon wafer is formed such that the thin coating layer is formed on the LC layer and the sacrificial layer is formed on the thin coating layer. The method also includes fabricating the LC device and selectively removing at least a portion of the sacrificial layer of the coated silicon wafer to expose at least a portion of the thin coating layer to serve as an external layer of the LC device.

Abstract: An audio navigation device comprising an input means for inputting two or more audio pieces into the navigation device; a spatialization means for allocating a position in the form of a unique spatial co-ordinate to each audio piece and arranging the audio pieces in a multi-dimensional arrangement; a generating means for generating a binaural audio output (3) for each audio piece, wherein the audio output (3) simulates sounds that would be made by one or more physical sources located at the given position of each audio piece; an output means for simultaneously outputting multiple audio pieces as binaural audio output (3) to a user (5); a navigation means (1) for enabling a user (5) to navigate around the audio output (3) in the multi-dimensional arrangement; a selection means (A) for allowing a user (5) to select a single audio output (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, which bind to serum amyloid P component (SAP), polynucleotides encoding such antigen binding proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antigen binding proteins and methods of manufacture. The present invention also concerns the use of such antigen binding proteins in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases associated with amyloid deposition including systemic amyloidosis, local amyloidosis, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: An audio navigation device comprising an input means for inputting two ore more audio pieces into the navigation device; a spatialization means for allocating a position in the form of a unique spatial co-ordinate to each audio piece and arranging the audio pieces in a multi-dimensional arrangement; a generating means for generating a binaural audio output (3) for each audio piece, wherein the audio output (3) simulates sounds that would be made by one or more physical sources located at the given position of each audio piece; an output means for simultaneously outputting multiple audio pieces as binaural audio output (3) to a user (5); a navigation means (1) for enabling a user (5) to navigate around the audio output (3) in the multi-dimensional arrangement; a selection means (A) for allowing a user (5) to select a single audio output (3).

Abstract: The present application provides an automated beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage and ice into a cup. The automated beverage dispenser may include an ice dispensing station with an ice auger and a weight sensor, a beverage dispensing station, and a control device. The control device instructs the ice auger to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of ice and instructs the beverage dispensing station to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of the beverage in response to a weight of the cup as determined by the weight sensor.

Abstract: A household energy management system for managing multiple appliances is provided. In an embodiment the system comprises a controller for managing power consumption of multiple appliances within a household; a utility meter for measuring an amount of energy usage to a household, the utility meter communicating to the controller a demand limit; and a user interface through which a user can enter a parameter of energy usage. The controller establishes a demand limit. A communication network connects the controller to the utility meter and/or to a demand server. The controller controls or operates the multiple appliances based cm communications from at least one of the utility meter, the user interface, and a demand server, such that the energy usage does not exceed the established demand limit.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a base for a child safety seat can comprise a base plate having a top surface for receiving a child car seat and a bottom surface adapted to face towards a vehicle seat. A height adjustment assembly can comprise an actuator, a shaft having a first end attached to the actuator, and a retaining member disposed on the shaft. An adjustable foot adapted to be disposed in the cavity can comprise a locking member on an inner surface. The shaft can have a locked position, wherein the retaining member extends from the shaft and cooperates with the locking member to hold the adjustable foot in a first height position, and an unlocked position, where the retaining member retracts from the locking member to allow free movement of the adjustable foot.

Abstract: A device and method for enabling an home energy management (HEM) system to work with a home power generator to run the home in a “survival mode” when the home has lost power from the main utility feed. The HEM controls the operation of the main appliances/loads to enable the homeowner to have basic functionality (hot water, lights, heat, cooking & preserving food) of their home, all while ensuring the max draw on the home does not exceed the output rating of the generator thereby allowing the use of a smaller generator while still providing functionality similar to larger generators resulting in energy and cost savings to the consumer.