Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product allows users to manage brand interaction with other users. In one aspect, a plurality of social user records and a plurality of commercial user records, corresponding to a plurality of social users and a plurality of commercial users, respectively, are stored on a data storage module. A plurality of brand identifiers is also stored on the data storage module, wherein each brand identifier identifies a brand associated with a commercial user. A plurality of social user pages are generated, wherein each social user page displays content based on a social user record belonging to corresponding social user. Each social user page is controllable by the social user to be accessible to a set of selected users of interest to that social user. The content displayed by the social user page is controllable by the social user to maintain the social user's anonymity.

Abstract: A method for preparing a fuel additive d is provided. The method comprises carrying out the following reaction: (1) The fuel additive d may be used as an octane-boosting additive in a fuel for a spark, ignition internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method for preparing a substituted fuel additive d is provided. The method comprises carrying out the following reaction: (a) (b) (d), The fuel additive d may be used as an octane-boosting additive in a fuel for a spark-ignition internal combustion engine.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: identifying, using a processor of an information handling device, a presence of at least one other device; requesting, from the at least one other device, configuration information; receiving, at the information handling device, the configuration information; and configuring, responsive to the receiving, one or more settings on the information handling device. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system for flood control that includes: a water sensor; a control panel, where the water sensor is connected to the control panel; and a convertible sea wall, where the convertible sea wall is adapted to toggle between an extended position and a retracted position. The system for flood control may further include a steel base structure, wherein the steel base structure houses the convertible sea wall when the convertible sea wall is in a retracted position. The steel base structure further includes hydraulic lifts within the steel base structure that lift and extend the convertible sea wall into the extended position and allows for the retraction of the sea wall to the retracted position.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor, a communication interface accessible to the processor, and storage accessible to the processor. The storage bears instructions executable by the processor to identify an activity associated with a user. The instructions are also executable by the processor to use the communication interface to transmit at least one command to a light output apparatus to adjust light from the light output apparatus based on the identified activity.

Abstract: An aspect provides a method, including: accepting, at an input component of an information handling device, input of a user; identifying, using a processor, the input of the user as controlling input; determining, using a processor, one or more control factors associated with the controlling input; classifying, using a processor, the controlling input as a permissible control action for an application running on the information handling device based on the one or more control factors; and committing, using a processor, the permissible control action responsive to the classifying. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, using one or more sensors, data associated with a device orientation; determining, using the data and at least one feature of an environment of the device, a device configuration; and implementing the determined device configuration on the device. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A panel assembly for a vacuum insulated structure includes a first panel having inner and outer surfaces and a second panel having inner and outer surfaces. The outer surface of the second panel is partially disposed on the inner surface of the first panel to define a joint portion therebetween. A seam member operably couples the first panel to the second panel along the joint portion. At least one cross member intersects the seam member. The at least one cross member further operably couples the first panel to the second panel.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, in an overlay input application, one or more ink strokes provided to an input field overlay area; and providing, in the overlay input application, a preview area that displays a typeset preview for the one or more ink strokes; wherein the preview area is displayed in a location determined by an area associated with current ink stroke input. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to attach an Electroluminescent wire and power inverter to a helmet is disclosed. Dabs of hot glue are injected at various locations to form a pattern on a helmet top surface. Segments of heat shrink tubing are inserted into the injected hot glue on the surface to permit the heat shrink tubing segments to shrink and adhere to the helmet. Electroluminescent wire is inserted into the partially shrunk segments of heat shrink tubing. A power inverter is attached to the helmet and connected to the electroluminescent wire to create a light pattern.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modulating adeno-associated virus (AAV) infection. For example, compositions and methods are provided for enhancing permissiveness of a target cell to AAV infection (e.g., by increasing levels of AAVR (KIAA0319L) in the cell), for reducing permissiveness of a target cell to AAV infection (e.g., by reducing levels of AAVR in the cell), and for nucleic acid delivery (e.g., by (i) increasing permissiveness of a target cell to AAV infection, e.g., by increasing the amount of AAVR in the cell; and (ii) contacting the target cell with an AAV particle that includes a nucleic acid of interest). Also provided are screening methods and kits for practicing the methods of the disclosure.

Abstract: Apparatus for and method of transmitting an optical signal by a Free Space Optical, FSO, communication system, the method comprising: transmitting, by an optical signal transmitter (104), an optical signal (700) into at least part of a volume of an optical medium (302); and controlling, by a controller, the optical signal transmitter (104), to scan the at least part of the volume (302) using the optical signal (700) in a sequence of non-overlapping loops (704, 708). The sequence of non-overlapping loops (704, 708) may be a sequence of non-overlapping, concentric circular loops.

Abstract: A torch device having a pivoting torch arm, including a fuel delivery system having a fuel tank and microjet burners positioned in the end of the torch arm, and an ignition system including an ignition button and a piezoelectric igniter for igniting fuel, and an interlock mechanism including a mounting tab pivotally attaching the torch arm to the body of the torch, with a guide pocket defined by a laterally-extending wall of the mounting tab, and a rocker arm having a distal arm cooperating with and confined within the guide pocket, and a proximal arm cooperating with the ignition button, and configured to prevent a user from pressing the ignition button based on the angular position of the torch arm relative to the torch body.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: identifying, using a processor of an information handling device, a presence of at least one other device; requesting, from the at least one other device, configuration information; receiving, at the information handling device, the configuration information; and configuring, responsive to the receiving, one or more settings on the information handling device. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A directional noise-cancelling and sound detection system and method for sound targeted hearing and imaging is donned on the ears. The system provides a microphone array that selectively focuses on audio signals from at least one sound source to enable selective listening to the audio signal and directional noise cancelling, including actively reducing background sounds. The system provides an image capturing device that works in tandem with the microphone array to generate images of, and enable viewing of, the sound source. The system also allows the audio signal and the image to be captured from a 360° range relative to the earpiece. A processor operatively connects to the microphone array and the image capturing device to analyze the audio signal and the image for selectively listening, restricting, and adjusting the intensity of sound. A digital display control unit regulates selection, intensity, and restriction of sound transmitted through the earpiece.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, an indication to adjust a pickup range of a microphone of the information handling device; determining, using a processor, a magnitude by which to adjust the pickup range; and adjusting the pickup range based on the determined magnitude. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for seismic loss assessment including receiving by a computer system computer-readable input data regarding a seismic hazard and building conditions, generating by the computer system one or more mitigation options and for each of the mitigation options, configuring the computer system to: determine a structural response, determine damage states from the structural response, determine an outcome of each of the damage states; and, output a representation of each of the outcomes for each of the damage states. The output is used in a seismic risk mitigation plan and/or design for one or more building structures.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including receiving, at an audio capture device, a customized activation cue; identifying, using a processor, contextual information associated with a user; analyzing, using the contextual information, characteristics of the customized activation cue; identifying, based on the analyzation, a uniqueness associated with the customized activation cue; and responsive to said identifying, notifying a user that the customized activation cue has inadequate uniqueness. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A user interface for a security system includes a processing circuit, the processing circuit including a processor and memory coupled to the processor, the memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processing circuit to receive, from a user via a user device, a user request for information relating to the security system, determine, using natural language processing, an intent and one or more entities associated with the user request, the intent describing a purpose of the user request and the one or more entities describing a type or source of security system data, generate a response to the user request based on the intent and the one or more entities, wherein the response is a graphical display of security system data, and send the response to the user device.