Abstract: A system-on-chip (SoC) method and apparatus are disclosed for checking end-to-end integrity of communications over an network interconnect, where the SoC includes an initiator subsystem connected over the network interconnect to a target subsystem, wherein a first integrity module is configured to compute a first integrity value based on regular transaction messages sent or received by the initiator subsystem and to send a protecting information transaction (PIT) message over the network interconnect to the target subsystem, wherein a second integrity module is configured to compute a second integrity value based on regular transaction messages sent or received by the destination subsystem and to send a PIT response message over the network interconnect to the initiator subsystem, and wherein a compatibility module compares the first and second integrity values to verify the end-to-end integrity of the regular transaction messages sent or received over the network interconnect.

Abstract: A piano string frame comprising a frame plate having a perimeter portion enclosing an aperture, and a strut bisecting the aperture. The perimeter portion has a bass pin portion to support a first end of a plurality of bass strings; a bass hitch portion to support a second end of a plurality of bass strings; a treble pin portion to support a first end of a plurality of treble strings; and a treble hitch portion. To support a second end of a plurality of treble strings. The strut extends from a first point to a second point. The second point is disposed at an end of the treble hitch portion to support a second end of a lowest pitched treble string, such that the strut is underneath any bass strings supported by the piano string frame, and such that no part of the frame plate is disposed over any strings.

Abstract: Systems and methods for binocular viewing of an eye fundus, comprising a casing that includes a first section coupled to a second section, a light source coupled to a patient-facing end of the first section and configured to provide light along a light path towards the eye fundus, and a lens receiving opening formed into a practitioner-facing end of the second section of the casing. The lens receiving opening may be configured to receive and hold a lens within the second section.

Abstract: A system-on-chip (SoC) method and apparatus are disclosed for checking end-to-end integrity of communications over an network interconnect, where the SoC includes an initiator subsystem connected over the network interconnect to a target subsystem, wherein a first integrity module is configured to compute a first integrity value based on regular transaction messages sent or received by the initiator subsystem and to send a protecting information transaction (PIT) message over the network interconnect to the target subsystem, wherein a second integrity module is configured to compute a second integrity value based on regular transaction messages sent or received by the destination subsystem and to send a PIT response message over the network interconnect to the initiator subsystem, and wherein a compatibility module compares the first and second integrity values to verify the end-to-end integrity of the regular transaction messages sent or received over the network interconnect.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a wound dressing that incorporates a number of sensors or sensors separate from the wound dressing can be utilized in order to monitor characteristics of a wound as it heals or to identify one or more risk factors or conditions that may precipitate a wound. In some implementations, a wound dressing configured to be positioned in contact with a wound includes a substantially flexible substrate supporting one or more sensors. The one or more sensors can include temperature sensors, conductivity sensors, multispectral optical measurements sensors, sensors, pressure sensors, colorimetric sensors, optical sensors, ultraviolet (UV) sensors, or infrared (IR) sensors.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a wound dressing that incorporates a number of sensors or sensors separate from the wound dressing can be utilized in order to monitor characteristics of a wound as it heals or to identify one or more risk factors or conditions that may precipitate a wound. In some implementations, a wound dressing configured to be positioned in contact with a wound includes a substantially flexible substrate supporting one or more sensors. The one or more sensors can include temperature sensors, conductivity sensors, multispectral optical measurements sensors, pH sensors, pressure sensors, colorimetric sensors, optical sensors, ultraviolet (UV) sensors, or infrared (IR) sensors.

Abstract: A disc brake guide assembly having a guide bush, a closure, and a stop. The guide bush may be mountable in a through bore of a support. The closure may be a barrier to the ingress of foreign matter into the through bore. The stop may restrict axial displacement of the guide bush.

Abstract: A machine tool head for machining internal surfaces of a cavity defined by a monobloc caliper for a disc brake assembly. The tool head is an angle head comprising a cutter for machining said internal surfaces and a drive train configured to connect the cutter to an actuator. The cutter comprises a first cutting edge configured for cutting as the tool head is moved in a first direction and a second cutting edge configured for cutting as the tool head is moved in a second direction.

Abstract: A disc brake guide assembly having a guide bush, a closure, and a stop. The guide bush may be mountable in a through bore of a support. The closure may be a barrier to the ingress of foreign matter into the through bore. The stop may restrict axial displacement of the guide bush.

Abstract: A data processing system includes a plurality of subsystems, a plurality of local security controllers, and a central security controller. Each subsystem of the plurality of subsystems has a security component for providing a security function. A local security controller corresponds to each one of the subsystems. Each local security controller ensures compliance of the security component with local security policies of the subsystem to which the local security controller corresponds. The central security controller is coupled to the local security controller of each of the plurality of subsystems. The central security controller ensures data processing system compliance with system wide security policies. In the event of a detected security violation, the local security controller may respond automatically, without involvement of the central security controller. A method for securing the data processing system is also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data localization and anonymization are provided herein. In some embodiments, systems and methods for data localization and anonymization may include receiving a communication request to send a message or establish a call between a first service provider and an end user device associated with an end user, determining that the communication request is associated with a requirement for securing personally identifiable information (PII) of the end user, and processing the communication request based on the requirement for securing the PII of the end user, wherein the requirement includes at least one of (A) localization of the communication request processing or (B) anonymization of any data records associated with the communication request that includes the PII of end user.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises circuitry implementing a depth map enhancer. The depth map enhancer obtains an initial depth map corresponding to a scene and an image of the scene. The depth map enhancer generates a refined depth map corresponding to the scene using an optimizer, the initial depth map and the image. The refined depth map includes estimated depth indicators corresponding to at least a first depth-information region, identified based at least in part on a first criterion, of the initial depth map. Input based on the refined depth map is provided to an image processing application.

Abstract: A data processing system includes a plurality of subsystems, a plurality of local security controllers, and a central security controller. Each subsystem of the plurality of subsystems has a security component for providing a security function. A local security controller corresponds to each one of the subsystems. Each local security controller ensures compliance of the security component with local security policies of the subsystem to which the local security controller corresponds. The central security controller is coupled to the local security controller of each of the plurality of subsystems. The central security controller ensures data processing system compliance with system wide security policies. In the event of a detected security violation, the local security controller may respond automatically, without involvement of the central security controller. A method for securing the data processing system is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods method of treating wastewater. The method comprises measuring total organic carbons (TOC) in a stream of wastewater (202) from a processing plant (204), wherein the TOCs are measured in the stream of wastewater (202), providing the measured TOC's to a processing device (210), determining, based on the measured TOCs in the stream of wastewater (202), a treatment protocol for the stream of wastewater (202), and treating the wastewater stream (202) by controlling a feed control unit (212) in accordance with the determined treatment protocol.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises circuitry implementing a depth map enhancer. The depth map enhancer obtains an initial depth map corresponding to a scene and an image of the scene. The depth map enhancer generates a refined depth map corresponding to the scene using an optimizer, the initial depth map and the image. The refined depth map includes estimated depth indicators corresponding to at least a first depth-information region, identified based at least in part on a first criterion, of the initial depth map. Input based on the refined depth map is provided to an image processing application.

Abstract: A network entity comprises an interworking function. The network entity is between an endpoint and a registrar in a telecommunications network. A message is received for the registrar from the endpoint, the message comprising data identifying an endpoint characteristic of the endpoint. A message is received for the endpoint. A processing action to be used to process the received message for the endpoint is determined based on the data identifying the endpoint characteristic of the endpoint comprised in the received message for the registrar from the endpoint. The received message for the endpoint is processed in accordance with the determined processing action.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a wound dressing that incorporates a number of sensors or sensors separate from the wound dressing can be utilized in order to monitor characteristics of a wound as it heals or to identify one or more risk factors or conditions that may precipitate a wound. In some implementations, a wound dressing configured to be positioned in contact with a wound includes a substantially flexible substrate supporting one or more sensors. The one or more sensors can include temperature sensors, conductivity sensors, multispectral optical measurements sensors, pH sensors, pressure sensors, colorimetric sensors, optical sensors, ultraviolet (UV) sensors, or infrared (IR) sensors.

Abstract: A network entity comprises an interworking function. The network entity is between an endpoint and a registrar in a telecommunications network. A message is received for the registrar from the endpoint, the message comprising data identifying an endpoint characteristic of the endpoint. A message is received for the endpoint. A processing action to be used to process the received message for the endpoint is determined based on the data identifying the endpoint characteristic of the endpoint comprised in the received message for the registrar from the endpoint. The received message for the endpoint is processed in accordance with the determined processing action.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data localization and anonymization are provided herein. In some embodiments, systems and methods for data localization and anonymization may include receiving a communication request to send a message or establish a call between a first service provider and an end user device associated with an end user, determining that the communication request is associated with a requirement for securing personally identifiable information (PII) of the end user, and processing the communication request based on the requirement for securing the PII of the end user, wherein the requirement includes at least one of (A) localization of the communication request processing or (B) anonymization of any data records associated with the communication request that includes the PII of end user.

Abstract: A disc brake having a caliper, a piston, an operating shaft, a wear adjustment mechanism, and a transmission path. The caliper may straddle a rotor and may retain first and second brake pads. The piston may be slidable within the caliper. The operating shaft may apply an actuating force to advance the piston when the operating shaft is actuated. The transmission path of the wear adjustment mechanism may include a one-way clutch.