Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are directed to automated preparation of food or consumable items, such as for preparation of fried foods. An example cooking apparatus may include processing devices for the consumable items. In some examples, a robot arm is provided that extends from a moveable base. Locators may define a relative position of the moveable base relative to processing device(s) of the cooking apparatus, such that the robot arm is configured to determine robot arm movements to move the consumable items to and from the processing device(s). In some examples, one or more zones may be used to detect movement near a robot arm, with one or more restrictions being placed upon robot arm and/or base movement in response. In some examples, a cooking apparatus provides automated transport of food ingredients for preparation of food or other consumable items.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, using a processing device, a first condition associated with an operation at a data center, where the operation at the data center pertains to a first location at the data center, the first location corresponding to a first parameter value. The method further includes providing the first condition as an input to a machine learning model. The method also includes performing one or more reinforcement learning techniques using the machine learning model to cause the machine learning model to output an indication of a final location associated with the operation, where the final location corresponds to a final parameter value that is closer to a target than the first parameter value corresponding to the first location at the data center.

Abstract: A method for optimizing internet traffic from a plurality of local area networks (LANs) to an internet based server connected to internet includes instructions for analyzing an internet data by a gateway computer located in a first LAN of the plurality of LANs to determine a data that is latency sensitive and a data that is not latency sensitive; instructions for sending network steering data, by the gateway computer, to a Central Processing Matrix (CPM); instructions for sending data, by a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE) located in a second plurality of LANs in the plurality of LANs to the CPM through a listener/reporter located outside of the plurality of LANs; instructions for receiving the network steering data by the listener/reporter from the CPM; and instructions for routing the data that is latency sensitive outside of the second plurality of LANs to the internet based server.

Abstract: A method of using a proxy network to normalize online connections uses a global proxy network (GPN) to manage connections between a plurality of local proxy clients and a destination server. First, an optimization process is executed for the overall network connection between each local proxy client and the destination server. The latency of each optimized connection are then examined to determine a normalization point, which corresponds to the highest latency among the optimized connections. The rest of the connections are then adjusted to conform to the normalization point by adding latency to the connections to match the latency of the normalization point.

Abstract: A display hanger for slides includes a body member and a holder configured to be integrally connected to the body member. The body member includes a display hanger hook, an elongated central member connected to the display hanger hook, and opposed first and second shoulders connected to the central member. Each of the first and second shoulders extends laterally from a lower end of the central member and extends downwardly such that a holder space is formed between the first and second shoulders. The holder has parallel first and second longitudinal side walls and parallel first and second transverse side walls. The longitudinal side walls and transverse side walls are integrally connected to each other to form a generally rectangular frame having an open space in the middle. The display hanger further includes an elastic cord for keeping the slides with the display hanger while a customer tries them on.

Abstract: An earring security display hanger includes a body member, first and second arms, and first and second closure members connected to the body member via the first and second arms. Each of the first and second closure members has a top wall and a side wall extending between the top wall and an open end such that a recess is formed therebetween. A closure member aperture is defined on the top wall of each of the closure members, and a plurality of first closure apertures and a plurality of second closure apertures are defined on the sidewall of the first and second closure members, respectively. A plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed from the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of first closure apertures and the plurality of second closure apertures, respectively, to provide a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A method for optimizing internet traffic from a plurality of local area networks (LANs) to an internet based server connected to internet includes instructions for analyzing an internet data by a gateway computer located in a first LAN of the plurality of LANs to determine a data that is latency sensitive and a data that is not latency sensitive; instructions for sending network steering data, by the gateway computer, to a Central Processing Matrix (CPM); instructions for sending data, by a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE) located in a second plurality of LANs in the plurality of LANs to the CPM through a listener/reporter located outside of the plurality of LANs; instructions for receiving the network steering data by the listener/reporter from the CPM; and instructions for routing the data that is latency sensitive outside of the second plurality of LANs to the internet based server.

Abstract: A method of using a proxy network to normalize online connections uses a global proxy network (GPN) to manage connections between a plurality of local proxy clients and a destination server. First, an optimization process is executed for the overall network connection between each local proxy client and the destination server. The latency of each optimized connection are then examined to determine a normalization point, which corresponds to the highest latency among the optimized connections. The rest of the connections are then adjusted to conform to the normalization point by adding latency to the connections to match the latency of the normalization point.

Abstract: A method and system for optimizing internet traffic from a Local Area Network (LAN) to an internet based server utilizes a specific gamer private network (GPN) for the classified latency sensitive internet data. The method includes the steps of creating a gateway computer or a master-slaver computer (device) system within a local area network (LAN), and making this gateway computer control the internet data from any device within the LAN to an outside internet based server. The gateway computer sorts the internet data into various categories, including latency sensitive, bandwidth sensitive and exclusion that is neither latency sensitive nor bandwidth sensitive. Based on these classification results, the internet data within various categories are sent out via the respective routes, so as to achieve a smooth and efficient internet data transmission.

Abstract: A display hanger for slides includes a body member and a holder configured to be integrally connected to the body member. The body member includes a display hanger hook, an elongated central member connected to the display hanger hook, and opposed first and second shoulders connected to the central member. Each of the first and second shoulders extends laterally from a lower end of the central member and extends downwardly such that a holder space is formed between the first and second shoulders. The holder has parallel first and second longitudinal side walls and parallel first and second transverse side walls. The longitudinal side walls and transverse side walls are integrally connected to each other to form a generally rectangular frame having an open space in the middle. The display hanger further includes an elastic cord for keeping the slides with the display hanger while a customer tries them on.

Abstract: A method of using a proxy network to normalize online connections uses a global proxy network (GPN) to manage connections between a plurality of local proxy clients and a destination server. First, an optimization process is executed for the overall network connection between each local proxy client and the destination server. The latency of each optimized connection are then examined to determine a normalization point, which corresponds to the highest latency among the optimized connections. The rest of the connections are then adjusted to conform to the normalization point by adding latency to the connections to match the latency of the normalization point.

Abstract: A necklace security display hanger includes a body member, a closure member, and a base member. A body member has an upper body portion and a lower body portion wherein the lower body portion includes a plurality of locking parts and a first claw having a first claw opening at a distal end. A closure member has an upper closure portion, a lower closure portion, and an offset between the upper and lower closure portions wherein the lower closure portion includes a plurality of locking apertures and a second claw having a second claw opening at a distal end. When the plurality of locking parts are engaged with the plurality of locking apertures, tips of the second claw are positioned immediately next to tips of the first claw such that an enclosed hole is defined by the first and second claw openings of the first and second claws.

Abstract: A method of using cloud infrastructure and virtualization for bandwidth-efficient remote video streaming of software application operation allows end users to stream their interaction with a software application on their computer, video gaming software applications in particular, to viewers while requiring minimal bandwidth to do so. User input and relevant application data is sent from the client computer to a remote server, which uses a thin client to mirror the software and produce a rendered video from the received data. The remote server then sends the rendered application video to viewers.

Abstract: A necklace security display hanger includes a body member, a closure member, and a base member. A body member has an upper body portion and a lower body portion wherein the lower body portion includes a plurality of locking parts and a first claw having a first claw opening at a distal end. A closure member has an upper closure portion, a lower closure portion, and an offset between the upper and lower closure portions wherein the lower closure portion includes a plurality of locking apertures and a second claw having a second claw opening at a distal end. When the plurality of locking parts are engaged with the plurality of locking apertures, tips of the second claw are positioned immediately next to tips of the first claw such that an enclosed hole is defined by the first and second claw openings of the first and second claws.

Abstract: An earring security display hanger includes a body member, first and second arms, and first and second closure members connected to the body member via the first and second arms. Each of the first and second closure members has a top wall and a side wall extending between the top wall and an open end such that a recess is formed therebetween. A closure member aperture is defined on the top wall of each of the closure members, and a plurality of first closure apertures and a plurality of second closure apertures are defined on the sidewall of the first and second closure members, respectively. A plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed from the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of first closure apertures and the plurality of second closure apertures, respectively, to provide a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A ring security display hanger includes a body member having front and rear surfaces and a securing member configured to be inserted into the securing aperture and for engagement with the body member. The securing member includes a head, a tail integrally attached to the bottom of the head, first and second ring holders for accommodating and receiving a ring, and a locking device positioned above the first and second ring holders for receiving and locking the tail to secure the ring to the ring security display hanger. The first and second ring holders are configured to move laterally towards and away from the center of the head.

Abstract: A footwear security display hanger includes a generally flat body member, first and second hooks integrally connected to the body member, and first and second locking arms connected to the first and second hooks, respectively. The first and second hooks have a first open-ended hook cavity and a second open-ended hook cavity, respectively, for receiving a portion of footwear. The first and second locking arms are movable to overlie the first and second open-ended hook cavities and lock the first and second hooks to close the first and second open-ended hook cavities to prevent the footwear from being removed from the first and second hooks.

Abstract: A method of DDoS and hacking protection for internet-based servers using a private network of internet servers utilizes multiple data streams sent over a network of proxy servers to mitigate malicious attacks and ensure fast connections from a user to a destination server. The destination server is hidden from the user and the redundancy of the proxy network serves to maintain security and connection quality between the user and the destination server.

Abstract: A footwear security display hanger includes a generally flat body member, first and second hooks integrally connected to the body member, and first and second locking arms connected to the first and second hooks, respectively. The first and second hooks have a first open-ended hook cavity and a second open-ended hook cavity, respectively, for receiving a portion of footwear. The first and second locking arms are movable to overlie the first and second open-ended hook cavities and lock the first and second hooks to close the first and second open-ended hook cavities to prevent the footwear from being removed from the first and second hooks.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring network connection quality utilizes software installed on a user computer to monitor a first network connection to a target server used for a desired activity and a second network connection to a benchmark server. Various network quality metrics are recorded and compared for each of the connections and displayed on a visual display so that the user may easily and accurately judge the health of the connection to the target server.