Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of using multi-factor and/or inherence-based authentication to selectively enable performance of an operation prior to or during release of code. For example, a user-specific digital signature that identifies a user of a code development service is generated based at least in part on factor(s) obtained from the user as a result of initiating or receiving a request to perform an operation with regard to the code prior to or during the release of the code. Multi-factor and/or inherence-based authentication may be selectively performed based at least in part on the user-specific digital signature. The performance of the operation is selectively enabled based at least in part on whether the user is authenticated.

Abstract: A handheld razor cutter apparatus for cutting and trimming materials such as screens includes a blade housing coupled to a handle. The handle is coupled to a top plate of the blade housing such that it secures the blade housing in a horizontal position. A bottom plate is selectively engageable with a bottom side of the top plate to secure a razor blade therebetween. The razor blade has an edge encompassed by the perimeter of the bottom plate. The blade housing has a plurality of notches extending through the perimeter. The edge of the razor blade is sharpened on at least a plurality of exposed portions defined by the plurality of notches of the blade housing to perform cuts.

Abstract: A handheld razor cutter apparatus for cutting and trimming materials such as screens includes a blade housing coupled to a handle. The handle is coupled to a top plate of the blade housing such that it secures the blade housing in a horizontal position. A bottom plate is selectively engageable with a bottom side of the top plate to secure a razor blade therebetween. The razor blade has an edge encompassed by the perimeter of the bottom plate. The blade housing has a plurality of notches extending through the perimeter. The edge of the razor blade is sharpened on at least a plurality of exposed portions defined by the plurality of notches of the blade housing to perform cuts.

Abstract: A system includes determination of first public key certificate policies based on first data files, generation of a first public key certificate conforming to the first public key certificate policies, storage of the first public key certificate in a secret store system, reception of a second public key certificate, determination of second public key certificate policies based on second data files stored in the secret store system, determination of whether the received second public key certificate conforms to the second public key certificate policies, and storage of the second public key certificate in the secret store system if it is determined that the received second public key certificate conforms to the second public key certificate policies.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading and unloading a cart into and from a chamber of a housing. The apparatus is movable between a first, collapsed configuration and a second, expanded configuration. The apparatus includes a user portion and a chamber portion engagable with the housing. The chamber portion is movable relative to the user portion. An attachment assembly selectively attaches the apparatus to the housing. At least one cart locking device selectively locks the cart to the apparatus. When the at last one cart locking device locks the cart to the apparatus, the cart is removed from the chamber when the apparatus moves from the first, collapsed configuration to the second, expanded configuration. The cart is inserted into the chamber when the apparatus moves from the second, expanded configuration to the first, collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A system includes determination of first public key certificate policies based on first data files, generation of a first public key certificate conforming to the first public key certificate policies, storage of the first public key certificate in a secret store system, reception of a second public key certificate, determination of second public key certificate policies based on second data files stored in the secret store system, determination of whether the received second public key certificate conforms to the second public key certificate policies, and storage of the second public key certificate in the secret store system if it is determined that the received second public key certificate conforms to the second public key certificate policies.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding security to client data by maintaining keys providing access to the client data remotely from the client data. In some circumstances, the systems encrypt a cluster of data using an encryption key, associate the cluster of encrypted data with a unique identifier and send the unique identifier and the decryption key to a server for storage. The decryption key is then received from the server and is used to decrypt the cluster of encrypted data. A server can also perform policy checks or trigger additional authentication such as SMS, phone, or email notification before allowing access to a key. Furthermore, in some instances, the server can also prevent access to the stored keys in response to anomalies, such as decommissioning and other asset management events.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding security to client data by maintaining decryption keys at a server that provide access to encrypted keys that are maintained at a client system with encrypted client data. A specialized protocol is utilized for accessing the decryption keys from the server. Once obtained, the decryption key is used to decrypt the encrypted key at the client and then the newly decrypted decryption key is used to decrypt the encrypted data. A server can also perform policy checks or trigger additional authentication such as SMS, phone, or email notification before allowing access to the server decryption key. Furthermore, in some instances, the server can also prevent access to the server decryption keys in response to anomalies, such as decommissioning and other asset management events.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding security to client data by maintaining keys providing access to the client data remotely from the client data. In some circumstances, the systems encrypt a cluster of data using an encryption key, associate the cluster of encrypted data with a unique identifier and send the unique identifier and the decryption key to a server for storage. The decryption key is then received from the server and is used to decrypt the cluster of encrypted data. A server can also perform policy checks or trigger additional authentication such as SMS, phone, or email notification before allowing access to a key. Furthermore, in some instances, the server can also prevent access to the stored keys in response to anomalies, such as decommissioning and other asset management events.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding security to client data by maintaining decryption keys at a server that provide access to encrypted keys that are maintained at a client system with encrypted client data. A specialized protocol is utilized for accessing the decryption keys from the server. Once obtained, the decryption key is used to decrypt the encrypted key at the client and then the newly decrypted decryption key is used to decrypt the encrypted data. A server can also perform policy checks or trigger additional authentication such as SMS, phone, or email notification before allowing access to the server decryption key. Furthermore, in some instances, the server can also prevent access to the server decryption keys in response to anomalies, such as decommissioning and other asset management events.

Abstract: A pole support system suitable for lighting fixtures. The system may include a lower support; a guide member interior to the lower support; a telescoping upper support inside the lower support and axially movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the upper support being at least partially received in an annular space between the lower support and the guide member; a biasing member biasing the upper support to the extended position; and a locking assembly partially surrounding the lower support at one end of the lower support. The locking assembly may include a body having a passage in which the upper support slides therethrough, and enclosing the passage at a first end while maintaining the passage in fluid communication with the interior of the lower support; and a lock configured to selectably engage the upper support to constrain axial motion of the upper support.

Abstract: An environmentally robust joint for use in a lowering pole assembly comprising a lower pole section and an upper pole section. The joint includes a lower adaptor comprising a lower pivot member defining a first central wiring passage and an upper adaptor comprising an upper pivot member defining a second central wiring passage communicating with the first central wiring passage. The upper pivot member is rotationally coupled to the lower pivot member, and sharing a common axis of rotation. At least one of the lower adaptor and the upper adaptor comprises a pole adaptor mounted at an operative angle to the axis of rotation. The pole adaptor includes an open end for receiving an end of a pole section, and an internal wiring tube communicating with the first central wiring passage and the second central wiring passage.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading and unloading a cart into and from a chamber of a housing. The apparatus is movable between a first, collapsed configuration and a second, expanded configuration. The apparatus includes a user portion and a chamber portion engagable with the housing. The chamber portion is movable relative to the user portion. An attachment assembly selectively attaches the apparatus to the housing. At least one cart locking device selectively locks the cart to the apparatus. When the at last one cart locking device locks the cart to the apparatus, the cart is removed from the chamber when the apparatus moves from the first, collapsed configuration to the second, expanded configuration. The cart is inserted into the chamber when the apparatus moves from the second, expanded configuration to the first, collapsed configuration.

Abstract: An anchoring system for a hoop house includes a horizontal member. The horizontal member includes an anchor connector and a hoop connector. An anchor can be removably affixed to the anchor connector of the horizontal member. Moreover, an end of a hoop can be connected to the hoop connector. The anchor can include an attachment member that defines a non-vertical passage, where a post member can be inserted into the non-vertical passage and driven into the ground at an angle.

Abstract: An environmentally robust joint for use in a lowering pole assembly comprising a lower pole section and an upper pole section. The joint includes a lower adaptor comprising a lower pivot member defining a first central wiring passage and an upper adaptor comprising an upper pivot member defining a second central wiring passage communicating with the first central wiring passage. The upper pivot member is rotationally coupled to the lower pivot member, and sharing a common axis of rotation. At least one of the lower adaptor and the upper adaptor comprises a pole adaptor mounted at an operative angle to the axis of rotation. The pole adaptor includes an open end for receiving an end of a pole section, and an internal wiring tube communicating with the first central wiring passage and the second central wiring passage.

Abstract: A pole support system suitable for lighting fixtures. The system may include a lower support; a guide member interior to the lower support; a telescoping upper support inside the lower support and axially movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the upper support being at least partially received in an annular space between the lower support and the guide member; a biasing member biasing the upper support to the extended position; and a locking assembly partially surrounding the lower support at one end of the lower support. The locking assembly may include a body having a passage in which the upper support slides therethrough, and enclosing the passage at a first end while maintaining the passage in fluid communication with the interior of the lower support; and a lock configured to selectably engage the upper support to constrain axial motion of the upper support.

Abstract: An environmentally robust pivot joint adaptor for use in a pivoting pole assembly comprising a lower pole section and an upper pole section. The pivot joint adaptor includes a lower adaptor comprising a lower pivot member defining a first central wiring passage and an upper adaptor comprising an upper pivot member defining a second central wiring passage communicating with the first central wiring passage. The upper pivot member is rotationally coupled to the lower pivot member, and sharing a common axis of rotation. At least one of the lower adaptor and the upper adaptor comprises a pole adaptor mounted at an operative angle to the axis of rotation. The pole adaptor includes an open end for receiving an end of a pole section, and an internal wiring tube communicating with the first central wiring passage and the second central wiring passage.

Abstract: A flexural grasper for use in laparoscopic procedures and the like includes an end effector with digits having rigid elements coupled by flexural bearings. The flexural bearings can be controlled to flex and straighten using cables deployed through the digits and tensioned remotely from a handle for the flexural grasper.

Abstract: A switch for use in a pole for situating an electrical fixture remote from a base position is described. The pole is moveable between an operating position and a maintenance position, and the switch may automatically connect/disconnect power to the electrical fixture based on the position of the pole. The switch comprises a sensor for measuring an orientation of the switch, a microcontroller for processing the orientation of the switch as measured by the sensor and providing a microcontroller output signal based on the processing of the orientation of the switch, and a controllable switch for connecting and disconnecting the electrical fixture to and from a power source based on the microcontroller output signal.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting extension attacks made to a communication enterprise, and taking appropriate remedial action to prevent ongoing attacks and future attacks. One or more attributes of a suspect call are analyzed, and a risk is associated with each analyzed attribute. An overall risk or assessment is then made of the analyzed attributes, attack attributes are logged, and one or more remedial actions may be triggered as a result of the analyzed call attributes. The remedial actions may include recording the call, notifying an administrator of a suspect call, or isolating the communication enterprise from the attack by terminating the call or shutting down selected communication endpoints to prevent calls being made to those extensions. Rules may be applied to the analyzed attributes in order to trigger the appropriate remedial action.