Abstract: A scatter network device. The device comprises a non-transitory memory, an at least one physical interface, an at least one processor, and a scattering application stored in the non-transitory memory. When executed by the processor the scattering application establishes a plurality of logical communication channels, wherein each logical communication channel associates one of the at least one physical interface, a source Internet protocol (IP) address, and a destination IP address, receives a plurality of data packets from a user system, scatters the plurality of data packets across the plurality of logical communication channels by sending at least some of the plurality of data packets via different logical communication channels to a counterpart scatter network device, and, for each logical communication channel, when the logical communication channel has been idle for a predefined period of time, sends a heartbeat packet via the logical communication channel to the counterpart scatter network device.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes apparatus, systems and methods in which a first data storage is maintained for a first group of authorization codes, for example those associated with a local POS system, and second data storage, logically separate from the first data storage, is maintained for a second group of authorization codes, such as those associated with a remote or online sales system. Access control is achieved by checking a received authorization code for validity against one or both groups of authorization codes, without needing to integrate different code assignment systems or different sales systems with one another. The technology has particular utility for automated car wash systems, although it is not limited thereto, and embodiments of the technology may be retrofit to existing car wash control interfaces.

Abstract: A wireless telecommunication system includes base stations for communicating with terminal devices. One or more base stations support a power boost operating mode in which a base station's available transmission power is concentrated in a subset of its available transmission resources to provide enhanced transmission powers as compared to transmission powers on these transmission resources when the base station is not operating in the power boost mode. A base station establishes an extent to which one or more base stations in the wireless telecommunications system support the power boost operating mode conveys an indication of this to a terminal device. The terminal device receives the indication and uses the corresponding 10 information to control its acquisition of a base station of the wireless telecommunication system, for example by taking account of which base stations support power boosting and/or when power boosting is supported during a cell attach procedure.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to apparatus, systems, and methods to allow a user to create virtual and real-world game content to provide players with physically engaging virtual content that is anchored to real-world locations. A content creator is provided a set of “drag-n-drop” modular assets (e.g., encounter tiles, content tiles, creatures, chests, rooms, vehicles, etc.) that can be aggregated together to form a complete content set (e.g., a dungeon, level, puzzle, etc.) through which a player is able to engage the game via the real-world. Each individual modular asset may include a set of in-game challenge criteria that must be satisfied to complete an in-game challenge associated with the asset.

Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance has first and second arms coupled together for reciprocal movement towards and away from each other, and arranged to receive hair within a region between each other. A plenum is disposed within at least one of the first arm and the second arm, the plenum including an air inlet for receiving airflow from a fan unit and an air outlet for emitting airflow towards hair within the region. A hair clamp including a pair of clamping members for gripping hair therebetween, includes at least one flexible projection for guiding hair.

Abstract: Techniques for providing network applications are described. For instance, system(s) may install a network application onto a virtual server. While installing the network application, the system(s) may monitor the installation in order to identify events. The system(s) may then generate a first file that includes file events, a second file that includes registry events, and a third file that includes service events. Additionally, the system may copy the software files installed on the virtual server. The system(s) may then generate a software package that includes the files and store the software package on a virtual storage device. After storing the software package, the system(s) may make copies of the software package and store the copies on multiple virtual storage devices. The system(s) may then use the virtual storage devices to install and launch the network application on virtual servers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a beer bittering agent via enzyme catalyzed bioconversion of hop-derived isoalpha acids to dihydro-(rho)-isoalpha acids.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises storing invoice data comprising a plurality of invoice objects, each invoice object comprising a digital programmatic object that is maintained in computer memory, each invoice object comprising one or more data fields that are programmatically linked to and storing data for an invoice between a supplier account and a buyer account, the one or more data fields including a remittance address that specifies an address to which a payment is to be sent; determining, based on the plurality of invoice objects, a set of unique remittance addresses, each unique remittance address of the set of unique remittance addresses associated with a distinct supplier account; generating a first set of payment objects based on the set of unique remittance addresses, each payment object of the first set of payment objects associated with a unique remittance address of the set of unique remittance addresses; determining, based on the plurality of invoice objects, that a par

Abstract: A method of power management of one or more line modules in a network device includes obtaining a power rating of a line module of the one or more line modules; determining, based on the power rating, one or more of a current threshold and a shutdown voltage for the line module; and providing the current threshold and the shutdown voltage to the line module for storage thereon, wherein the line module is configured to monitor the current threshold and the shutdown voltage and operate based thereon.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is disclosed. The implantable medical device includes a housing forming an internal compartment. The housing includes a frame disposed within the internal compartment forming a first partition and a second partition within the internal compartment. The first partition is hermetically sealed from the second partition. At least one electronic component and a power source are disposed within the first partition. The medical device includes a fluidics circuit including a manifold operably coupled to at least one fluidics component. The fluidics circuit is operably coupled to the at least one electronic component across the frame.

Abstract: A three phase transformer apparatus for a three phase electrical power transformation system is provided. For each phase of the three phase transformer apparatus the three phase transformer apparatus comprises: an upper core limb having a first end and a second end, a lower core limb having a third end and a fourth end, a first coil assembly comprising a first primary coil and a first secondary coil, and a second coil assembly comprising a second secondary coil and a control coil. The first primary coil and the first secondary coil of each first coil assembly are wound concentrically around the upper core limb or the lower core limb of the respective phase. The second secondary coil and the control coil of each second coil assembly are wound concentrically around the other of the upper core limb and the lower core limb of the respective phase. The second secondary coil of each second coil assembly is connected in series to the first secondary coil of the first coil assembly of the respective phase.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for dynamically decoupling and performing a target unitary operation to a qubit. In one aspect, a method includes generating a control signal that implements a dynamical decoupling control sequence and applying the control signal to the qubit to dynamically decouple the qubit and perform the target unitary operation on the qubit. The target unitary operation includes a product of multiple sub-unitary operations. The dynamical decoupling control sequence includes a plurality of single qubit gates, where one or more of the single qubit gates comprise a single qubit gate that implements one or more of sub-unitary operations of the multiple sub-unitary operations.

Abstract: A computing system, and corresponding method, are disclosed that extracts visual features from a visual dataset, including features related to facial recognition or human expressions. The computing system further identifies audio features corresponding to the visual features. It utilizes an audio-scoring artificial intelligence (AI) engine to compose an audio score to present the visual features. The AI engine is trained to generate audio scores based on the audio features corresponding to the visual features, enhancing the overall presentation of the visual dataset.

Abstract: A cardiac pump includes a housing, a rotor extending along a rotational axis of the cardiac pump between first and second axial ends of the rotor, and a bearing assembly which supports the rotor within the cardiac pump housing for rotation about the rotational axis. The rotor includes a recess formed in an axial end face of the rotor. The housing includes a protruding portion extending axially into the recess. The bearing assembly includes: a first magnet assembly provided on a portion of the housing radially outward of the recess formed in the rotor, a second magnet assembly provided on a portion of the rotor radially outward of the protruding portion of the housing, and a third magnet assembly provided on the protruding portion of the housing. The first, second and third magnet assemblies at least partially overlap one another in a direction parallel with the rotational axis.

Abstract: The invention provides improved methods for synthesizing polynucleotides, such as DNA and RNA, using renewable initiators coupled to a solid support. Using the methods of the invention, specific sequences of polynucleotides can be synthesized de novo, base by base, in an aqueous environment, without the use of a nucleic acid template.

Abstract: A frame apparatus, a kit of parts which includes multiple frames and a connector bracket for connecting the frames together, and a method of interconnecting a plurality of frames and hanging the same from a support surface. The frame apparatus may be a front-loading frame whereby display items are inserted into a display cavity of the frame through an opening in the front surface of the frame through which the display cavity is viewed. The frame may include an outer annular wall that defines the display cavity, an inner annular wall that is spaced apart from the outer annular wall, and a floor that extends between the inner and outer annular walls. The floor may comprise a plurality of apertures to allow for attachment of the frame to various accessories including hanging brackets, connector brackets, trays, and the like.

Abstract: An application executing on a mobile device generates a geo-positional query including a time stamp representing the time of the query. The application can be, for example, an augmented reality application, a pointing search application, or a mapping application that searches based on geolocation and/or physical proximity. The query can include, in addition to a location, one or more of a direction, orientation, and camera field of view of the mobile device. A system processes the query to return a time-based state of an object and/or location addressed by the mobile device at the time of the query. The system can use the time stamp to identify which objects may have been located at a certain location at a certain time and/or to identify the state of located objects at a certain time. For example, the state of an electronic billboard can identify an advertisement displayed at the time.