Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, or computer program products provide for providing a component score interface within a multi-component system. A component metadata vector associated with a first component identifier may be retrieved from a component metadata repository. One or more component metadata values are extracted from the component metadata vector based at least in part on a first component score type. A first component score may be generated based at least in part on the one or more component metadata values extracted from the component metadata vector. Additionally, the first component score generation may comprise applying a unique weight value to each component metadata value in accordance with the first component score type. A component score interface comprising instructions for rendering a first component score interface element representing the first component score may be generated. Furthermore, the component score interface may be transmitted to a first client device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, or computer program products provide for triggering component workflows within a multi-component system. An update to one or more component metadata records of a component metadata vector associated with a first component identifier may be received. The component metadata vector may include a plurality of records. Each record of the plurality of records may include a unique component metadata record identifier and a component metadata value. The component metadata vector associated with the first component identifier may be traversed after updating the one or more component metadata records. Based at least in part on detecting a component metadata condition associated with a component workflow trigger associated with the first component identifier, a first component workflow action of a first component workflow action series comprising a plurality of component workflow actions may be executed.

Abstract: Techniques for computer-implemented automation of analysis of service maturity and automation of estimation of service maturity for software applications and services are provided, identifying a service to determine the service maturity level compared to an identified task comprising optimal service maturity criteria. In response to identifying the service and task, determining that each criteria of the task is met by the service. Subsequently, updating a score for the overall task and the individual criteria based on the total service conformity to the criteria. The scores and differences can be displayed in an interface to indicate the maturity of the service.

Abstract: Techniques for computer-implemented automation of analysis of service maturity and automation of estimation of service maturity for software applications and services are provided, identifying a service to determine the service maturity level compared to an identified task comprising optimal service maturity criteria. In response to identifying the service and task, determining that each criteria of the task is met by the service. Subsequently, updating a score for the overall task and the individual criteria based on the total service conformity to the criteria. The scores and differences can be displayed in an interface to indicate the maturity of the service.

Abstract: An access port comprising a port body and a catheter, the port body defining a cavity into which a fluid can be delivered or extracted through one side of the port body, the catheter being in communication with the cavity and being disposed on an opposed side of the port body, thus protecting the catheter from needle stick damage. An access port comprising a port body and a catheter, the port body defining a cavity into which a fluid can be delivered or extracted from through one side of the port body, the port body being configured to extend partly through a hole in the body of a patient in which the access port is implanted and thus plug the said hole. The port body comprising integral means for anchoring the port body to the body of the patient. Also is provided a method for anchoring the access port to the hole and extracting the access port from the hole as well as the applicator, extractor and delivery sheath for anchoring and extracting the access port.

Abstract: A spot scanning (SS) ion therapy system configured for dynamic trimming of an ion particle pencil beam to reduce the amount of the radiation dosage outside of a target boundary.

Abstract: A method calculates the position of a conductive object hovering above a plurality of mutual capacitance sensors, where each mutual capacitance sensor is represented as a unit cell in an array of unit cells. The method measures the capacitance of each sensor. The method identifies a peak unit cell based on the measured capacitances and calculates an edge cutoff value. A plurality of unit cells with measured capacitances within a range defined by the edge cutoff value are selected and the position of the hovering object is calculated. In some embodiments, the array comprises a first plurality of capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a first axis and a second plurality of capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a second axis. In some embodiments, the array and a controller form a user interface device, and the controller is configured to calculate the position of the conductive object using the method described above.

Abstract: A water-resistant capacitance sensing apparatus comprising a plurality of capacitive sense elements and a capacitance sensing circuit configured to measure both the mutual capacitance and self-capacitance on the plurality of capacitive sense elements. A method for water-resistant capacitance sensing, the method comprising performing a self-capacitance scan and a mutual capacitance scan, and detecting, by a processing device, a presence of an object with the plurality of sense elements. The method further determines whether the detected presence of the object is legitimate.

Abstract: A method of façade management may include receiving a request containing identifying information from an operating unit. Identifying information contained in the request may be processed to determine at least one trading partner of the operating unit. A solution community may be created for the operating unit, the solution community containing the operating unit and at least one trading partner of the operating unit in the solution community. Master data associated with the operating unit may be created along with a façade for each of the at least one trading partner. A trading partner graph containing solution communities and nodes representing operating units and relationships amongst the operating units may be updated to include the newly created master data and façades.

Abstract: A spot scanning (SS) ion therapy system configured for dynamic trimming of an ion particle pencil beam to reduce the amount of the radiation dosage outside of a target boundary.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of high-voltage capacitance-sensing circuits are described. One apparatus includes a capacitance-sensing circuit coupled to a capacitive-sense array of electrodes. The capacitance-sensing circuit includes a self-capacitance sensing channel, a first voltage source (e.g., a low-voltage drive source) to drive a reference voltage, and a second voltage source (e.g., high-voltage drive source) to drive a sensing voltage. The sensing voltage is greater in magnitude than the reference voltage. The capacitance-sensing circuit also includes 1) a first set of switches to selectively couple the self-capacitance sensing channel or the second voltage source to a sensing electrode of the capacitance-sensing array; and 2) a second set of switches to selectively couple the first voltage source or the second voltage source to a shielding electrode of the capacitance-sensing array.

Abstract: A method calculates the position of a conductive object hovering above a plurality of mutual capacitance sensors, where each mutual capacitance sensor is represented as a unit cell in an array of unit cells. The method measures the capacitance of each sensor. The method identifies a peak unit cell based on the measured capacitances and calculates an edge cutoff value. A plurality of unit cells with measured capacitances within a range defined by the edge cutoff value are selected and the position of the hovering object is calculated. In some embodiments, the array comprises a first plurality of capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a first axis and a second plurality of capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a second axis. In some embodiments, the array and a controller form a user interface device, and the controller is configured to calculate the position of the conductive object using the method described above.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for calculating position of a conductive object hovering above a plurality of mutual capacitance sensors. The method begins by measuring capacitance on a plurality of mutual capacitance sensors, each mutual capacitance sensor represented as a unit cell in an array of unit cells. After measuring the capacitances, the method identifies a peak unit cell based on the measured capacitances and calculates an edge cutoff value from the measured capacitances. After the edge cutoff value is calculated, a plurality of unit cells with measured capacitance within a range defined by the edge cutoff value is selected and the position of the hovering conductive object calculated. A user interface device is disclosed that comprises a first plurality capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a first axis of an array, a second plurality of capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a second axis of an array, and a controller.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for calculating position of a conductive object hovering above a plurality of mutual capacitance sensors. The method begins by measuring capacitance on a plurality of mutual capacitance sensors, each mutual capacitance sensor represented as a unit cell in an array of unit cells. After measuring the capacitances, the method identifies a peak unit cell based on the measured capacitances and calculates an edge cutoff value from the measured capacitances. After the edge cutoff value is calculated, a plurality of unit cells with measured capacitance within a range defined by the edge cutoff value is selected and the position of the hovering conductive object calculated. A user interface device is disclosed that comprises a first plurality capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a first axis of an array, a second plurality of capacitance sensing electrodes disposed along a second axis of an array, and a controller.

Abstract: A system comprises a processing device and a capacitive sense array that includes a plurality of electrodes is disclosed. When a touchdown of a touch object is detected, the change in a touch area (e.g., an area where the touch object is in contact with the touch panel) caused by the touchdown may not be reported as a movement of the touch object. When a liftoff of the touch object is detected, the change in the touch area caused by the liftoff may not be reported as a movement of the touch object.

Abstract: A water-resistant capacitance sensing apparatus comprising a plurality of capacitive sense elements and a capacitance sensing circuit configured to measure both the mutual capacitance and self-capacitance on the plurality of capacitive sense elements. A method for water-resistant capacitance sensing, the method comprising performing a self-capacitance scan and a mutual capacitance scan, and detecting, by a processing device, a presence of an object with the plurality of sense elements. The method further determines whether the detected presence of the object is legitimate.

Abstract: Protective shelters for enclosing one or more persons and/or animals are described. A capsule can be a spherical or substantially spherical, water-tight shell surrounding a frame and forming an interior portion which accommodates the one or more persons and/or animal; and at least one sealable entry door configured to seal at least one opening formed in the shell.

Abstract: An access port comprising a port body and a catheter, the port body defining a cavity into which a fluid can be delivered or extracted through one side of the port body, the catheter being in communication with the cavity and being disposed on an opposed side of the port body, thus protecting the catheter from needle stick damage. An access port comprising a port body and a catheter, the port body defining a cavity into which a fluid can be delivered or extracted from through one side of the port body, the port body being configured to extend partly through a hole in the body of a patient in which the access port is implanted and thus plug the said hole. The port body comprising integral means for anchoring the port body to the body of the patient. Also is provided a method for anchoring the access port to the hole and extracting the access port from the hole as well as the applicator, extractor and delivery sheath for anchoring and extracting the access port.

Abstract: Protective shelters for enclosing one or more persons and/or animals are described. A capsule can be a spherical or substantially spherical, water-tight shell surrounding a frame and forming an interior portion which accommodates the one or more persons and/or animal; and at least one sealable entry door configured to seal at least one opening formed in the shell.

Abstract: Protective shelters for enclosing one or more persons and/or animals are described. A capsule can be a spherical or substantially spherical, water-tight shell surrounding a frame and forming an interior portion which accommodates the one or more persons and/or animal; and at least one sealable entry door configured to seal at least one opening formed in the shell.