Abstract: A computing device and method including, receiving a request for a software build and, responsive to receipt of the request for the software build, retrieving source code for the software build and retrieving a software build file for the software build, the software build file defining a build pipeline. The method also includes, by the computing device, executing a workflow to implement the software build file, generating a provenance bundle based on a monitoring of the workflow, and executing a decision engine to evaluate the provenance bundle based on one or more predetermined policies to thereby generate a recommendation regarding releasability of the software build. The method further includes providing the recommendation regarding releasability of the software build to another computing device. In some cases, executing the decision engine includes evaluating cyber threat intelligence.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide an irrigation flow sensor system, comprising: a housing forming a fluid channel to cooperate with conduits of an irrigation system; a paddle wheel device with at least a first blade of a set of the blades comprises a magnetic element; the paddle wheel device is positioned with at least a portion of the blades extends into the fluid channel as the blades rotate about an axis; a magnetic sensor proximate a pathway of the magnetic element as it rotates configured to provide a sensor output every time the magnetic element passes the magnetic sensor; a switch coupled to the magnetic sensor and a current loop, wherein the switch in an activate state is configured to temporarily change the current in the current loop in response to the sensor output, with a rate of change in current corresponding to a flow rate of the fluid flowing.

Abstract: A friction stir welding (FSW) tool includes a pin configured to extend through a joint line between edges of two work pieces and to rotate to perform a FSW process that welds the two work pieces together at the joint line. A housing is coupled to a distal end of the pin to enable rotation of the pin relative to the housing. The housing includes a main body having one or more cooling channels having one or more arcuate segments. One or more sliders are coupled to the main body of the housing.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.

Abstract: A friction stir welding (FSW) tool includes a pin, a housing, and a shoulder. The pin is configured to extend through a joint line between edges of two work pieces. The pin rotates to perform a FSW process that welds the two work pieces together at the joint line. The housing is coupled to a distal end of the pin to enable rotation of the pin relative to the housing. The pin extends through a support surface of the housing. The support surface contacts respective inner surfaces of the work pieces during the FSW process. The shoulder surrounds the pin and is configured to be rotated during the FSW process. The shoulder contacts respective outer surfaces of the work pieces during the FSW process such that the work pieces are sandwiched between the shoulder and the support surface of the housing.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to generating an n-gram-based string similarity score where the n-grams sourcing from frequent words, given the context of interest, may be under-weighted and the n-grams sourcing from infrequent words, given the context of interest, may be over-weighted. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to defining a weight for each 2-gram depending on whether or not the word from which it sourced was frequent based on the relevant context.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes: a die pad having opposing first and second sides and lateral sides connecting the first and second sides; at least one semiconductor die arranged over the first side; an encapsulation including a first dielectric material and encapsulating the semiconductor die, the second side of the die pad being at least partially exposed from the encapsulation; and a contiguous isolation structure including a second dielectric material different from the first dielectric material and covering the second side of the die pad. The encapsulation includes at least one first trench arranged along at least a part of a contour of the second side of the die pad. The second side of the die pad includes at least one second trench arranged along at least a part of the contour of the second side of the die pad. The trenches are filled by the contiguous isolation structure.

Abstract: Methods of making low odor choline salts of an organic compound, for example, choline ellagate compound(s), and uses and formulations thereof.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a power semiconductor package includes: providing a leadframe having a die pad and a frame, wherein the die pad is connected to the frame by at least one tie bar; attaching a semiconductor die to the die pad; laser cutting through the at least one tie bar, thereby forming a cut surface; and after the laser cutting, molding over the die pad and the semiconductor die, wherein the cut surface is completely covered by molding compound.

Abstract: Methods of making low odor choline salts of an organic compound, for example, choline ellagate compound(s), and uses and formulations thereof.

Abstract: Methods of making low odor choline salts of an organic compound, for example, choline ellagate compound(s), and uses and formulations thereof.

Abstract: Methods of making low odor choline salts of an organic compound, for example, choline ellagate compound(s), and uses and formulations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to food products, cosmetics, and/or nutraceutical compositions and methods of use. The compositions can include an ellagic acid dihydrate compound that assists in the uptake of glucose.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use that include an ellagic acid dihydrate compound that assists in increasing glucose uptake.

Abstract: A fastener is formed monolithically, or as a one-piece structure, for example 100% plastic. The fastener includes a body having first and second portions on respective sides of a positioning wall or stop means. A first portion includes a plurality of compressible retention surfaces separated from adjacent retention surfaces by a corresponding conical structure and a cylindrical surface on the body. A second portion includes a plurality of resiliently flexible tongues spaced apart from each other. The tongues may be positioned on opposite sides of the body from each other, and/or at different axial positions along the body.

Abstract: A fastener is formed monolithically, or as a one-piece structure, for example 100% plastic. The fastener includes a body having first and second portions on respective sides of a positioning wall or stop means. A first portion includes a plurality of compressible retention surfaces separated from adjacent retention surfaces by a corresponding conical structure and a cylindrical surface on the body. A second portion includes a plurality of resiliently flexible tongues spaced apart from each other. The tongues may be positioned on opposite sides of the body from each other, and/or at different axial positions along the body.