Abstract: Systems and methods that select a cache flushing algorithm are provided. A stripe that spans multiple storage devices and includes a plurality of segments is provided. The stripe also includes dirty data stored in a picket-fence pattern in at least a subset of segments in the plurality of segments. A memory cache that stores data separately from the plurality of storage devices and a metadata cache that stores metadata associated with the dirty data are also provided. A cache flushing algorithm is selected using the metadata. The selected cache flushing algorithm flushes data from the memory cache to the stripe.

Abstract: Systems and methods that select a cache flushing algorithm are provided. A stripe that spans multiple storage devices and includes a plurality of segments is provided. The stripe also includes dirty data stored in a picket-fence pattern in at least a subset of segments in the plurality of segments. A memory cache that stores data separately from the plurality of storage devices and a metadata cache that stores metadata associated with the dirty data are also provided. A cache flushing algorithm is selected using the metadata. The selected cache flushing algorithm flushes data from the memory cache to the stripe.

Abstract: A network for monitoring of location of items is provided, including a plurality of wireless devices, where each of the plurality of wireless devices is associated with a monitored item. Each of a plurality of mobile stations are associated with a respective user and configured to generate an alert when at least one respective wireless device of the plurality of wireless devices exceeds a location parameter. A processing system is in communication with the plurality of mobile stations, and the processing system includes a database that collects and stores data related to the plurality of wireless devices and the plurality of mobile stations.

Abstract: A network for monitoring of location of items is provided, including a plurality of wireless devices, where each of the plurality of wireless devices is associated with a monitored item. Each of a plurality of mobile stations are associated with a respective user and configured to generate an alert when at least one respective wireless device of the plurality of wireless devices exceeds a location parameter. A processing system is in communication with the plurality of mobile stations, and the processing system includes a database that collects and stores data related to the plurality of wireless devices and the plurality of mobile stations.

Abstract: A method of monitoring for proximity of items, comprising monitoring for reception of a wireless signal from one or more wireless devices; upon reception of a wireless signal from one or more wireless devices, ascertaining the identity of a wireless device from which the wireless signal was received; comparing the identified wireless devices to a predetermined list of wireless devices; and generating an alert if a signal was not received from one or more wireless devices in the predetermined list.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate the creation and configuration management of computing systems. According to some embodiments, component and configuration information associated with a computing system to be created is received. In addition, a target hardware platform to be associated with the computing system is determined. Based on the component and configuration information, the target hardware platform, and a pre-defined rule set, build information is automatically determined and made specific for the target hardware platform. It may then be arranged for the computing system to be created and/or configured on the target hardware platform in accordance with the build information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate the creation and configuration management of computing systems. According to some embodiments, component and configuration information associated with a computing system to be created is received. In addition, a target hardware platform to be associated with the computing system is determined. Based on the component and configuration information, the target hardware platform, and a pre-defined rule set, build information is automatically determined and made specific for the target hardware platform. It may then be arranged for the computing system to be created and/or configured on the target hardware platform in accordance with the build information.

Abstract: A game apparatus adapted for use with objects to be thrown includes a primary panel having a first end and a second end, a secondary panel connected to the first end and forming a tray to receive the thrown objects. A tertiary panel is disposed at the second end and has a perimeter region to which a plurality of elongate obstruction elements are attached. These elements extend into proximity with the secondary panel and form a barrier through which the objects are intended to be thrown. A tension mechanism can be applied to the obstruction elements and a target hole provided in the tertiary panel. Folded configurations of the apparatus facilitate compaction, transportation, and storage of the objects.