Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for effectuating centralized intelligent power management, where a centralized intelligent power management system receives power delivery information from power sources and power management profiles associated with devices that receive/are to receive power from such power sources. The centralized intelligent power management system can determine a given feature set support by a device, yet remains within the power delivery budget of a power source. Such a feature set can be represented as a configuration that is transmitted from the centralized intelligent power management system to a device. Upon configuring/re-configuring itself, the device may now provide the given feature set while remaining within the power constraints of its power source.

Abstract: In certain implementations, a system includes one or more processors, and one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media storing programming for execution by the one or more processors, the programming including instructions to generate a proximity matrix containing distance measurements between access points (APs), where the APs include a plurality of anchor APs, generate from the proximity matrix an initial set of AP positions in a Cartesian coordinate system, generate a list of possible permutations of user-provided anchor AP coordinates for the plurality of anchor APs, compute a plurality of transformations, apply each transformation to the initial set of AP positions to generate a plurality of final sets of AP positions, calculate a distortion value for each final set of AP positions, and select a final set of AP positions from the plurality of final sets of AP positions based on the calculated distortion values.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for auto-configuring a network communication port such as an Ethernet port to which a network device is connected in a manner that eliminates or otherwise dramatically mitigates the manual effort required for port configuration, while at the same time, ensuring that network security is maintained by authenticating the device during the auto-configuration process. Various auto-configuration processes are described that include varying levels of verification processing to ensure that the network device connected to the port to be configured is a device that is authorized to connect to the network. In this manner, the threat of device spoofing is eliminated or otherwise substantially reduced. Auto-configuration of network ports in connection with switching a known network device to a new port or connecting a previously unknown network device to a network port are described.

Abstract: A system for facilitating auto-formation of link aggregations is provided. During operation, the system can obtain information associated with connectivity between a first device and a second device. The system can remotely provide network configurations to the first and second devices via a network. If the connectivity includes a plurality of links, the system can identify a subset of links of the plurality of links that can be configured as a Link Aggregation Group (LAG) based on a set of grouping criteria for selecting a respective link for the LAG. The system can then generate respective configuration commands executable at the first and second devices for generating the LAG based on the information associated with connectivity. Subsequently, the system can send the respective configuration commands to the first and second devices. The configuration commands can facilitate the formation of the LAG at the first and second devices.

Abstract: An accessory base including a frame adapted to be attached to at least a portion of an accessory, the frame having a first end defined at a first end portion of the frame and a second end defined at a second end portion of the frame; a tongue attached to the frame at the first end portion of the frame, the tongue extending outward from the first end of the frame in a direction away from the second end, the tongue adapted for insertion into a fastener aperture; an anchor attached at the second end portion of the frame opposite the first end portion, the anchor having an anchor base and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base, the anchor lock being rotatable relative to the anchor base about an axis perpendicular to the anchor base between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A stackable container assembly and vehicle having a stackable container assembly. The assembly includes a first pair of vehicle anchor fixtures; a second pair of vehicle anchor fixtures, a base container for selectively connecting to the first and second pairs of vehicle anchor fixtures; and an accessory container for selectively connecting to the base container and the first and second pairs of vehicle anchor fixtures. When connected to the vehicle, anchor fixtures of the first pair of vehicle anchor fixtures HAVE a separation therebetween equal to a separation between anchor fixtures of second pair of vehicle anchor fixtures, the base container being selectively connected to one of the first pair of vehicle anchor fixtures and the second pair of vehicle anchor fixtures, and the accessory container being selectively connected to the base container or the other one of the first and second pairs of vehicle anchor fixtures.

Abstract: A connecting base for connecting an accessory to a vehicle includes: an attachment portion configured to be connected to the vehicle; and at least one post-receiving portion connected to the attachment portion. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion defines an opening configured to receive a post connected to the accessory. The opening is defined in an upper surface of the connecting base. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion includes: an inner peripheral surface defining the opening, the inner peripheral surface being shaped to be at least partially mated with an outer peripheral surface of the post; and a rib protruding from the inner peripheral surface, the rib being configured to engage a groove defined by the outer peripheral surface of the post. An accessory connector and an accessory system including the connecting base and the accessory connector are also contemplated.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for effectuating centralized intelligent power management, where a centralized intelligent power management system receives power delivery information from power sources and power management profiles associated with devices that receive/are to receive power from such power sources. The centralized intelligent power management system can determine a given feature set support by a device, yet remains within the power delivery budget of a power source. Such a feature set can be represented as a configuration that is transmitted from the centralized intelligent power management system to a device. Upon configuring/re-configuring itself, the device may now provide the given feature set while remaining within the power constraints of its power source.

Abstract: A stackable container assembly having a base container with a container body having a bottom surface being configured for connecting the base container to a vehicle; and an anchor connected to the container body and being configured for inserting into a vehicle anchor fixture, the anchor including an anchor base being connected to the bottom surface of the container body; and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base; and an accessory container including an accessory body having an accessory bottom surface for selectively connecting the accessory container to one of the top surface of the base container and the vehicle such that the accessory container is arranged in one of stacked on top of the base container, and directly connected to the vehicle, the accessory container using a same connection arrangement for connecting to the one of the base container and the vehicle.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprising: a frame; a patient receiving surface supported on the frame, the patient supporting surface comprising a central panel section and a side panel section adapted to selectively extend towards to and away from the central panel section for adjusting a width of the patient supporting surface; a board supported on the frame, the board comprising a base comprising a sleeve and an extension member slidably received in the sleeve and a coil spring mounted to the extension member. The extension member is extendable laterally towards to and away from the sleeve for adjusting a width of the base and the coil spring is adapted to counteract an external force applied to the outer end of the extension member. The board comprises a vertical panel that is movable to follow movement of the extension member laterally towards and away from the sleeve.

Abstract: A connecting base for connecting an accessory to a vehicle includes: an attachment portion configured to be connected to the vehicle; and at least one post-receiving portion connected to the attachment portion. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion defines an opening configured to receive a post connected to the accessory. The opening is defined in an upper surface of the connecting base. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion includes: an inner peripheral surface defining the opening, the inner peripheral surface being shaped to be at least partially mated with an outer peripheral surface of the post; and a rib protruding from the inner peripheral surface, the rib being configured to engage a groove defined by the outer peripheral surface of the post. An accessory connector and an accessory system including the connecting base and the accessory connector are also contemplated.

Abstract: A fixture for attaching a vehicle accessory, the vehicle accessory, and the vehicle including a vehicle accessory. The fixture includes a fixture body adapted to be attached to the vehicle. The fixture body defines a slot for receiving a projection of the vehicle accessory. At least one surface of the fixture body is disposed opposite the slot and adapted to engage the vehicle accessory projection. The slot is further adapted to receive a portion of an anchor of the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory anchor selectively engages a surface inside the body adjacent to the slot.

Abstract: An accessory base including a frame adapted to be attached to at least a portion of an accessory, the frame having a first end defined at a first end portion of the frame and a second end defined at a second end portion of the frame; a tongue attached to the frame at the first end portion of the frame, the tongue extending outward from the first end of the frame in a direction away from the second end, the tongue adapted for insertion into a fastener aperture; an anchor attached at the second end portion of the frame opposite the first end portion, the anchor having an anchor base and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base, the anchor lock being rotatable relative to the anchor base about an axis perpendicular to the anchor base between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: An anchor for use with a rack, an accessory rack, and a system for securing an accessory to a vehicle. The anchor includes an anchor case, the anchor case having a rack connecting part for making contact with the rack and an accessory connecting part for making contact with an accessory; at least one cam rotatably connected to the anchor below the rack connecting part, the at least one cam being rotatable about an axis between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the anchor and the accessory to the rack; and a lever operatively connected to the at least one cam, the lever being rotatable by a user in order to cause the at least one cam to rotate between the locked position and the unlocked position, the rack connecting part being positioned between the at least one cam and the accessory connecting part along the axis.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for auto-configuring a network communication port such as an Ethernet port to which a network device is connected in a manner that eliminates or otherwise dramatically mitigates the manual effort required for port configuration, while at the same time, ensuring that network security is maintained by authenticating the device during the auto-configuration process. Various auto-configuration processes are described that include varying levels of verification processing to ensure that the network device connected to the port to be configured is a device that is authorized to connect to the network. In this manner, the threat of device spoofing is eliminated or otherwise substantially reduced. Auto-configuration of network ports in connection with switching a known network device to a new port or connecting a previously unknown network device to a network port are described.

Abstract: A stackable container assembly having a base container with a container body having a bottom surface being configured for connecting the base container to a vehicle; and an anchor connected to the container body and being configured for inserting into a vehicle anchor fixture, the anchor including an anchor base being connected to the bottom surface of the container body; and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base; and an accessory container including an accessory body having an accessory bottom surface for selectively connecting the accessory container to one of the top surface of the base container and the vehicle such that the accessory container is arranged in one of stacked on top of the base container, and directly connected to the vehicle, the accessory container using a same connection arrangement for connecting to the one of the base container and the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for facilitating auto-formation of link aggregations is provided. During operation, the system can obtain information associated with connectivity between a first device and a second device. The system can remotely provide network configurations to the first and second devices via a network. If the connectivity includes a plurality of links, the system can identify a subset of links of the plurality of links that can be configured as a Link Aggregation Group (LAG) based on a set of grouping criteria for selecting a respective link for the LAG. The system can then generate respective configuration commands executable at the first and second devices for generating the LAG based on the information associated with connectivity. Subsequently, the system can send the respective configuration commands to the first and second devices. The configuration commands can facilitate the formation of the LAG at the first and second devices.