Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable instructions stored on machine-readable media are disclosed for analyzing an image for vulnerabilities. A repository is provided to a development stage of a development pipeline. An image associated with the repository is built. A list of dependencies and versions of the dependencies used in the building of the image is identified. The image is analyzed for vulnerabilities based on the identified list of dependences and the versions of the dependencies used in the building of the image. A report is provided based on the analysis.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for flexible data ingestion. Data including a file including a database table may be received at a computing device. The file may be in a non-standard binary format. The data including the file may be stored unaltered as a source data chunk. A processed data chunk may be generated from the source data chunk by converting the file to a standard binary format and storing the file in the processed data chunk without altering the source data chunk. A materialized data chunk may be generated from the processed data chunk by performing, with a database server engine of the computing device, a database operation on the database table of the file of the processed data chunk and storing the file in the materialized data chunk without altering the processed data chunk. The database table of the file of the materialized data chunk may be made available for querying by the database server engine.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for database table annotation processing. An annotation processing engine on a computing device may receive an instruction to build a database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may receive annotations made to the database table from a storage of the computing device. The annotations may include labels identifying features of the database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may determine a database server engine compatible with the database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may generate a query in a native language of the database server engine compatible with the database table based on the instruction to build the database table and the annotations made to the database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may send the query in the native language of the database server engine to the database server engine.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for flexible data ingestion. Data including a file including a database table may be received at a computing device. The file may be in a non-standard binary format. The data including the file may be stored unaltered as a source data chunk. A processed data chunk may be generated from the source data chunk by converting the file to a standard binary format and storing the file in the processed data chunk without altering the source data chunk. A materialized data chunk may be generated from the processed data chunk by performing, with a database server engine of the computing device, a database operation on the database table of the file of the processed data chunk and storing the file in the materialized data chunk without altering the processed data chunk. The database table of the file of the materialized data chunk may be made available for querying by the database server engine.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for database table annotation processing. An annotation processing engine on a computing device may receive an instruction to build a database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may receive annotations made to the database table from a storage of the computing device. The annotations may include labels identifying features of the database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may determine a database server engine compatible with the database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may generate a query in a native language of the database server engine compatible with the database table based on the instruction to build the database table and the annotations made to the database table. The annotation processing engine on the computing device may send the query in the native language of the database server engine to the database server engine.

Abstract: A selectable volume precision liquid dispenser apparatus and method of use. The dispenser apparatus includes a graduated, segmented elastic body with an interior space having different regions corresponding to different volumes where different liquid containing chambers are separated by one-way valves. Pressure applied by a user to one of the different chambers causes the dispensing of a precise amount of liquid through an inner conducting tube having openings to receive liquid in each of the different regions, and an outlet for dispensed the liquid. Release of the pressure allows the elastic body to return towards its original (resting) shape and draw liquid from a reservoir into the previously dispensed region in preparation for the next dispensing operation.

Abstract: A selectable volume precision liquid dispenser apparatus and method of use. The dispenser apparatus includes a graduated, segmented elastic body with an interior space having different regions corresponding to different volumes where different liquid containing chambers are separated by one-way valves. Pressure applied by a user to one of the different chambers causes the dispensing of a precise amount of liquid through an inner conducting tube having openings to receive liquid in each of the different regions, and an outlet for dispensed the liquid. Release of the pressure allows the elastic body to return towards its original (resting) shape and draw liquid from a reservoir into the previously dispensed region in preparation for the next dispensing operation.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable instructions stored on machine-readable media are disclosed for analyzing an image for vulnerabilities. A repository is provided to a development stage of a development pipeline. An image associated with the repository is built. A list of dependencies and versions of the dependencies used in the building of the image is identified. The image is analyzed for vulnerabilities based on the identified list of dependences and the versions of the dependencies used in the building of the image. A report is provided based on the analysis.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a beam redirection system, and a method for redirecting a laser beam using one or more UAVs are provided. The UAV includes a housing, a beam deflector, and a vehicle controller. The beam deflector is mounted to the housing. The vehicle controller is configured to control an angular orientation of the beam deflector to redirect a laser beam that is received from an off-board laser source.

Abstract: A method and system for centralized time entry. Such a system may function to synchronize and consolidate tasks across various applications, such as Personal Information Management (PIM) software and Project Portfolio Manager (PPM) software, into one centralized system. Such a system may further allow employees and consultants to seamlessly account for tasks, such as calendar items stored in PIM software, and may allow time reporting information to be exported and consolidated quickly and efficiently. On the management side, such a system may allow timesheet approval to be performed within the system and may further provide a resource allocation visualizer, allowing resource allocation anomalies identified in timesheets to be quickly identified and addressed.

Abstract: A system for monitoring, controlling and optimizing power usage and cooling utilization within a data center infrastructure. The system may make use of a subsystem which is adapted to obtain real time information on both facility devices and information technology (IT) devices. The subsystem may be used to evaluate the real time information to provide an alert and diagnostic information with respect to at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices. The subsystem may also make use of a mechanism that provides real time control over at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices to optimize at least one of cooling utilization, power usage or performance of at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a cushioning component for a body part includes a jig that has a three-dimensional anatomical shape. A base is configured to support the cushioning component. An actuator is operatively connected to at least one of the jig and the base and is activatable to move said one of the jig and the base toward and away from the other of the jig and the base to repeatedly contact the cushioning component and the jig with one another. An electronic controller has a processor that executes a stored algorithm. The algorithm has a test condition substantially equivalent to an expected in-use condition of the cushioning component. The electronic controller activates the actuator to move the jig and/or the base according to the algorithm. A method of testing a cushioning component is implemented.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a cushioning component for a body part includes a jig that has a three-dimensional anatomical shape. A base is configured to support the cushioning component. An actuator is operatively connected to at least one of the jig and the base and is activatable to move said one of the jig and the base toward and away from the other of the jig and the base to repeatedly contact the cushioning component and the jig with one another. An electronic controller has a processor that executes a stored algorithm. The algorithm has a test condition substantially equivalent to an expected in-use condition of the cushioning component. The electronic controller activates the actuator to move the jig and/or the base according to the algorithm. A method of testing a cushioning component is implemented.

Abstract: A system for monitoring, controlling and optimizing power usage and cooling utilization within a data center infrastructure. The system may make use of a subsystem which is adapted to obtain real time information on both facility devices and information technology (IT) devices. The subsystem may be used to evaluate the real time information to provide an alert and diagnostic information with respect to at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices. The subsystem may also make use of a mechanism that provides real time control over at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices to optimize at least one of cooling utilization, power usage or performance of at least one of the facility devices or at least one of the IT devices.

Abstract: The system for vacuum formation of a dental appliance is a fully automated vacuum formation machine for dental appliances, such as retainers and the like. The system includes a base having a perforated top vacuum plate in communication with a vacuum source. A heating unit is positioned above the perforated top vacuum plate, and a controller is in communication with the heating unit and the vacuum source for selective actuation thereof. A holder releasably receives a thermoplastic plate. The holder is selectively positionable vertically over the perforated top vacuum plate and a dental impression cast mounted thereon. The holder is positioned by a linear actuator or the like, in communication with the controller. A sensor is positioned adjacent the perforated top vacuum plate for measuring the thermoplastic plate's thickness as it is molded about the dental impression cast, and is communication with the controller.

Abstract: The system for vacuum formation of a dental appliance is a fully automated vacuum formation machine for dental appliances, such as retainers and the like. The system includes a base having a perforated top vacuum plate in communication with a vacuum source. A heating unit is positioned above the perforated top vacuum plate, and a controller is in communication with the heating unit and the vacuum source for selective actuation thereof. A holder releasably receives a thermoplastic plate. The holder is selectively positionable vertically over the perforated top vacuum plate and a dental impression cast mounted thereon. The holder is positioned by a linear actuator or the like, in communication with the controller. A sensor is positioned adjacent the perforated top vacuum plate for measuring the thermoplastic plate's thickness as it is molded about the dental impression cast, and is communication with the controller.

Abstract: A chip package includes a thermal interface material disposed between a die backside and a heat sink. The thermal interface material includes a first metal particle that is covered by a dielectric film. The dielectric film is selected from an inorganic compound of the first metal or an inorganic compound coating of a second metal. The dielectric film diminishes overall heat transfer from the first metal particle in the thermal interface material by a small fraction of total possible heat transfer without the dielectric film. A method of operating the chip includes biasing the chip with the dielectric film in place.

Abstract: A chip package includes a thermal interface material disposed between a die backside and a heat sink. The thermal interface material includes a first metal particle that is covered by a dielectric film. The dielectric film is selected from an inorganic compound of the first metal or an inorganic compound coating of a second metal. The dielectric film diminishes overall heat transfer from the first metal particle in the thermal interface material by a small fraction of total possible heat transfer without the dielectric film. A method of operating the chip includes biasing the chip with the dielectric film in place.

Abstract: A chip package includes a thermal interface material disposed between a die backside and a heat sink. The thermal interface material includes a first metal particle that is covered by a dielectric film. The dielectric film is selected from an inorganic compound of the first metal or an inorganic compound coating of a second metal. The dielectric film diminishes overall heat transfer from the first metal particle in the thermal interface material by a small fraction of total possible heat transfer without the dielectric film. A method of operating the chip includes biasing the chip with the dielectric film in place.

Abstract: The specification discloses an apparatus comprising an alignment plate having a plurality of depressions therein, each depression being sized to receive a packaging cap therein and to prevent its movement, and a force applicator to apply a force to press the packaging caps and a substrate firmly together. Also disclosed is a process comprising inserting a plurality of packaging caps in a plurality of depressions on an alignment plate, each depression being sized to receive a packaging cap and prevent its movement, aligning the plurality of packaging caps with individual devices on a substrate, placing the substrate in contact with the packaging caps, and applying a force to press the caps against the substrate. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.