Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for continuous integration automated testing in a distributed computing environment may include receiving data for a computer application into an automated testing schema; at least one computer processor executing a baseline test run and storing baseline test run results; receiving new code for the computer application at a test environment; the at least one computer processor executing a test run and storing test run results; the at least one computer processor comparing the test run results to the baseline test run results; and the at least one computer processor generating at least one report based on the comparing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed file processing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for distributed file processing in a distributed network may include: (1) receiving, at a first distributed host in a network of a plurality of distributed hosts, an archive command; (2) the first distributed host identifying a plurality of files in a shared file system to archive in response to the archive command; (3) the first distributed host splitting at least one of the plurality of files that is above a predetermined size into a plurality of file chunks; (4) the first distributed host instructing a second distributed host to archive one of the plurality of files or plurality of file chunks to a store; and (5) the first distributed host and the second distributed host archiving the plurality of files and the plurality of file chunks to the store.

Abstract: A system for and method of allocating and deallocating memory in a multiprocessing computing environment that improves the management of memory by the various processes and sub-processes in the multiprocessing environment are disclosed. The system and method improve the allocation and deallocation of memory for sub-processes that are limited to performing memory read operations.

Abstract: A system for and method of allocating and deallocating memory in a multiprocessing computing environment that improves the management of memory by the various processes and sub-processes in the multiprocessing environment are disclosed. The system and method improve the allocation and deallocation of memory for sub-processes that are limited to performing memory read operations.

Abstract: The invention provides a Common Interface, CI, host (10) comprising a Universal Serial Bus, USB, controller (30) for connecting to a USB device (31) of a Common Interface Conditional Access Module, CICAM, (20) the USB controller being configured to use—a first logical pipe (33) for transferring control information between the CICAM and the CI host; and—a second logical pipe (35) for transmitting to the CICAM a first CA encrypted signal.—a third logical pipe (37) for receiving a first CA decrypted signal, corresponding to the first CA encrypted signal, from the CICAM, wherein USB isochronous pipes are used as the second logical pipe (35) and the third logical pipe (37) when the first CA encrypted signal originates from a DVB broadcast and USB bulk pipes are used as the second logical pipe (35) and the third logical pipe (37) when the first CA encrypted signal originates from an Internet source.

Abstract: An apparatus for characterizing an effluent formed by a multiphase fluid mixture is described, said apparatus comprising a source emitting gamma rays at a plurality of energy levels through said effluent towards a detector block that takes account of the photons it receives as a consequence thereof to deduce therefrom the attenuation of said rays by said effluent. The detector block includes a filter for selectively detecting the photons it receives at a first energy level and at a second energy level, said first and second levels being predetermined amongst the energy levels of radiation from the source.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrically connecting semi-conductor devices is disclosed. The apparatus and method employs a vacuum chamber and first and second semi-conductor components. The first and second semi-conductor components are coupled to a vacuum chamber and free space electron transmitters and receivers. The transmitters are configured to transmit a signals between the semi-conductor components.

Abstract: A free space electron switch is disclosed. The switch, which is useful in high speed telecommunications traffic, has an array of cathodes for emitting free space electrons. A grid of aiming anodes and, a focusing grid for forming electrons from the cathode into an electron beam are provided. A plurality of output ports for receiving the electron beam from each cathode is provided, the output ports having a phosphor coating facing the side of the channel remote from the cathode.