Abstract: Systems and approaches for interacting with industrial equipment are provided that include an interface having an input and an output, and a processor coupled to the interface. The processor is configured to link a uniform identification construct to a device and receive a request to access the uniform identification construct. The processor is further configured to translate the uniform identification construct into an internet protocol (IP) address and route the request to the device having the uniform identification construct according to the IP address via the output.

Abstract: An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation assembly that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation assembly is formed having at least one flexible asymmetric connector where each fixation member includes a plurality of loops, wherein a first loop of the plurality of loops has a maximum pitch that is different from a maximum pitch of a second loop of the plurality of loops. The attachment of the housing and the fixation assembly includes providing a tubular member that is welded to the housing and crimped over a section of the fixation assembly.

Abstract: The disclosed method describes a process for creating brined peanuts that have improved crunch and flavor characteristics compared with conventional peanuts. The nuts are soaked in a brine solution comprising at least 10% salt by weight and water for 6-16 hours. In some embodiments, the brine solution includes other heat tolerant flavors, such as cayenne pepper, hot sauce and capsicum extract. The nuts are drained for at least one hour to a moisture level of 21-24% water by weight. The nuts are then oil roasted at 305° F. for 11 minutes via a technique that fully enrobes the nuts in hot oil, such as a full submersion fry.

Abstract: A method of combining games based on levels of interactivity of the games is disclosed. It is identified that a player is idle with respect to a primary game, the primary game having a first level of interactivity. A secondary game having a second level of interactivity is selected based on the second level of interactivity being compatible with the first level of interactivity. The player is provided with an option to participate in the secondary game while the player is idle with respect to the primary game.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) composition comprising (A) Colloidal or fumed inorganic particles or a mixture thereof, (B) a poly (amino acid) and or a salt thereof, and (M) an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for encoding data in a 2D symbology are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes assigning a first data symbol representative of a 0-bit and a second data symbol representative of a 1-bit, each of the first data symbol and the second data symbol include a line segment. The method further includes designating a starting indicator and an ending indicator. The method also includes generating, by a processing device, the 2D symbology. The 2D symbology includes a series of data symbols representing a binary string. Each data symbol in the series of data symbols are positioned in an end-to-end orientation starting at the starting indicator and ending at the ending indicator. The series of data symbols include 0-bit symbols represented by the first data symbol and 1-bit symbols represented by the second data symbol.

Abstract: Aspects extend to methods, systems, and computer program products for using declarative configuration data to manage cloud lifecycle. A declarative language can be used to declare physical and logical topology as well as lifecycle management commands at multiple topology hierarchies. Developers of different cloud components can declare roles and cloud operations in compliance with a declaration model. Compliance with the declaration model allows aggregation and cross-referencing among commands and topology elements declared by different developers. As such, dependencies between components can be efficiently identified and accounted for when implementing lifecycle management commands Declarative configuration data can also be used to onboard additional components to a cloud without code changes to an underlying lifecycle state manager.

Abstract: A method is described for operating a radar device for a motor vehicle, the method comprising the following steps: Providing operating data of a HF unit of the radar device; Transmitting the operating data of the HF unit via a digital data bus to a microcomputer unit; and Evaluating the operating data of the HF unit with the aid of the microcomputer unit.

Abstract: Touch interface devices and methods for producing multi-point haptics utilizing simultaneous sensing and actuation are disclosed. In one configuration, one or more electrodes connected to a front surface of a substrate are arranged in a pattern and connected to an electronic controller configured to produce a haptic effect by applying one or more voltages to the electrodes, and measure the locations of one or more touch points by applying one or more voltages to the electrodes. In another configuration the electronic controller is configured to produce a haptic effect by applying positive and/or negative voltages to the electrodes, and measure the locations of one or more touch points by applying positive and/or negative voltages to the electrodes. Also disclosed is a method for using a single set of electrodes on a substrate of a touch interface to simultaneously produce haptic effects on the substrate and measure finger locations relative to the substrate.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for aggregation, display, and sharing of data. One or more content rules define the content of a data package. Data objects are associated with the data package based on the content rules. Each data object is also associated with a respective source channel and a respective time when the data object was made available on the associated channel. The channels correspond to different third-party communication applications. Graphic items are displayed on timelines, where each timeline is associated with a respective channel and each graphic item represents one or more of the data objects made available on the channel. Each graphic item is displayed on the corresponding timeline at a position corresponding to the one or more times associated with the data objects represented by the graphic item.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as inhibitors of PAD4, compositions thereof, and methods of treating PAD4-related disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slide valve (200) comprising: a body (201) having a through-duct (202) for the passage of a fluid, the flow rate of which is to be controlled, at least one gate (203) slidably mounted inside said body (201), crosswise to said duct (202), and partially or completely closing off said duct (202), said gate (203) being movable between a position in which the duct is partially or completely closed off and a position in which the duct is open, in which the following are defined as portions subject to erosion: portions of the body that delimit the duct (202), at least one portion of said at least one gate (203) located across the duct (202) when said at least one gate partially or completely closes off said duct, characterized in that at least said portions subject to erosion are made of metal covered with a layer of ceramic material or are entirely made of ceramic material.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of trenches extending into a semiconductor substrate. Each trench comprises a plurality of enlarged width regions distributed along the trench. At least one electrically conductive trench structure is located in each trench. The semiconductor device comprises an electrically insulating layer arranged between the semiconductor substrate and an electrode structure. The semiconductor device comprises a vertical electrically conductive structure extending through the electrically insulating layer. The vertical electrically conductive structure forms an electrically connection between the electrode structure and an electrically conductive trench structure located in a first trench of at a first enlarged width region.

Abstract: A combustor assembly alignment system comprises an alignment plate comprising a plurality of alignment plate holes that align with a plurality of combustor assembly flange holes, an alignment plate securement system configured to secure the alignment plate to a combustor assembly flange by passing through a first alignment plate hole of the alignment plate and a first combustor assembly flange hole of the combustor assembly flange, and an alignment tube that extends away from the alignment plate, wherein a hollow interior of the alignment tube aligns with a second combustor assembly flange hole when the alignment plate is secured to the combustor assembly flange.

Abstract: A sanitizer for sanitizing various surfaces including hands, hardware fixtures appliances, countertops, equipment, utensils and more and more specifically to a chemical-free sanitizer, more specifically to an ozone-free sanitizer and yet more specifically to an electronic sanitizer and yet more specifically to an ion source sanitizer. The present invention relates generally to an ion sanitizer including a controller and at least one ion electrode operationally coupled to the controller and the ion electrode includes a plurality of ion sources spaced 6-51 mm apart The ion sanitizer defines a fixture cavity having a plurality of ion sources each include a point directed toward the fixture cavity.

Abstract: A kit is provided for performing an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) procedure. The kit includes a container having a fluid delivery needle with a length and gauge for penetration into a patient's TAP. An extension set is included having a distal end that mates with the fluid delivery needle. A sheath is included having a size and length such that the needle slides into sheath and extends distally beyond a distal end of the sheath. A TAP catheter is included having a size and length so as to slide through the sheath. The TAP catheter has a reservoir with a defined fill volume and flow rate for delivery of a local anesthetic through said catheter.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to verify a dynamic security code included in a transaction authorization request message. The transaction authorization request message was generated in connection with a payment account transaction. The method further includes performing a verification process with respect to the dynamic security code to generate a verification result. In addition, the transaction authorization request message may be modified by adding the verification result to the transaction authorization request message. Also, the modified transaction authorization request message may be transmitted to an issuer of a payment account designated for use in the payment account transaction.

Abstract: A method for synchronized utilization of an electronic device is provided. The method receives closed captioning data from an audio/video content receiver for a set of audio/video content; retrieves detail for a first event occurring in the set of audio/video content, wherein the first event is indicated by the received closed captioning data; and presents content to a user, using the electronic device, based on the retrieved detail.

Abstract: Aspects include a method, a system and a computer program product for providing status updates while collaboratively resolving an issue. The method includes identifying, using a processing device, one or more key phrases in an electronic text-based message. Based on the identified one or more key phrases, at least one status-based suggestion is provided to a user to change a status milestone associated with a problem resolution. The providing of the change of milestone includes: building a table to map a key phrase to one or more status identifiers; mapping the key phrase to one or more status identifiers to associate the key phrase with the at least one status-based suggestion; and displaying a corresponding status milestone based on the user selecting from the at least one status-based suggestion.

Abstract: A method for producing liquefied natural gas (LNG). A natural gas stream is directed to a mechanical refrigeration unit to liquefy the natural gas stream and form a pressurized liquefied natural gas (LNG) stream with a pressure greater than 50 psia (345 kPa) and less than 500 psia (3445 kPa). A liquid refrigerant subcooling unit is provided at a first location. Liquid refrigerant is produced at a second location that is geographically separate from the first location. The produced liquid refrigerant is transported to the first location. The pressurized LNG stream is subcooled in the liquid refrigerant subcooling unit by exchanging heat between the pressurized LNG stream and at least one stream of the liquid refrigerant to thereby produce an LNG stream.