Abstract: Methods and configurations for melting silicon by induction using tantalum as a heat-delivery seed are presented. The tantalum supports induction-generated electrical eddy currents and resultantly heats to relatively high temperatures. The heat of the tantalum then conducts into surrounding silicon, which melts. Because the tantalum does not melt at the relatively low melting temperature of silicon, the tantalum will not contaminate the molten silicon, which may thus have a high purity. The melted silicon may then be used in processes that form thin films on a substrate or ingots.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an example multi-protocol board assembly for hacking. The multi-protocol board assembly can include a universal serial bus (USB) to 4-serial channel processor chip. The multi-protocol board assembly can include eight light-emitting diode (LED) indicators. The multi-protocol board assembly can include an EEPROM communicatively connected to the USB to 4-serial channel process chip and the eight LED indicators. The multi-protocol board assembly can include a first 20-pin connector connected to a first side of the multi-protocol board assembly. The multi-protocol board assembly can include a second 20-pin connector connected to a second side of the multi-protocol board assembly wherein the first side of the multi-protocol board assembly is located orthogonal to the second side of the multi-protocol board assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system 1000 for determining a virtual representation of at least part of an environment 800 that is navigable by a ship 700. The system has at least one beacon 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401-403 remote from the ship. The or each beacon comprises at least one sensor 411-415 for sensing surroundings information representative of at least part of the environment, a transmitter 420, and a controller 430 connected to the at least one sensor and configured to cause the surroundings information to be transmitted via the transmitter. The system also comprises a control centre 500 remote from the ship. The control centre comprises a receiver 520 configured to receive the surroundings information, and a control unit 530 connected to the receiver and configured to determine a virtual representation of at least part of the environment based on the surroundings information. The virtual representation may comprise a topographical map, such as a LIDAR map.

Abstract: A method and system is presented for producing an extrusion of molten material that may be formed into an extended bead or filament. Among other possible applications, the extrusion of molten material may be used for constructing things, as in 3D printing or additive manufacturing, particularly if the extrusion is formed as an extended bead. In some implementations, the material may be lunar regolith that is melted by the system and extruded in a molten form, which subsequently cools to a solid on the surface(s) to which it is applied.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for probabilistic search biasing and recommendations. A system including at least one processor may be configured to receive an input relating to an identified item, generate a database query based on the input, and receive a response to the database query. The response may include information on comparable items similar to the identified item, and corresponding metadata for the comparable items. The corresponding metadata may include a range of values corresponding to the comparable items. The system may be further configured to generate a probability score for at least two values of the range of values, based at least on the corresponding metadata for the comparable items. The system may be further configured to output at least a suggested value based on at least the generated probability score for the range of values and prompt for further input.

Abstract: A conical inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch (100) and a method for processing sample particles is disclosed. In this method raw, unprocessed, irregularly shaped sample particles (21) are injected into the conical torch, and pass through the plasma to form molten particles (22) and a spheroidization of the particles finally generates solid, smooth, spherical and dense processed particles (23) once cooled. The conical torch has a torch tube that has a conical section and an injector tube (2) that has a conical end. The conical section of the torch tube and the injector tube form an annular gap through which outer plasma gas is passed through. This conically exiting outer gas flow results in a rapid rise in gas temperatures and a short plasma region that rapidly melts any particles.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, memory devices, memory controllers, and machine-readable mediums which provide for reserving physical memory device resources to specific execution units. Execution units may include processes, threads, virtual machines, functions, procedures, or the like. Physical memory device resources may include channels, modules, ranks, banks, bank groups, and the like. For example, a physical memory device resource that is reservable may be a smallest unit that allows for parallel access with another of the same size unit.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, memory devices, and machine-readable mediums which store a single compressed value per line with a marker value in a front of the compressed version of the memory line. In some examples, the only value stored in the memory line is the value normally stored therein. This removes the complexity of the prediction tables and the inclusion of invalid values as well as preventing the penalty when those prediction tables are wrong. Furthermore, by inclusion of the marker in the beginning of the memory line, the system can quickly determine the compression status of the memory line without having to read the entire line. That is, it can quickly stop reading the rest of the memory line once the compressed data is read out which saves the memory device from having to read the entire line.

Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.

Abstract: Roof shingles and methods of production thereof are provided. The roof shingles may include ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (“EPDM”). The EPDM may include an outward-facing surface and a substrate-facing surface. The outward-facing surface may include a reveal and a conceal. The reveal may be visible when the roof shingle is installed and the conceal may be covered by an upslope adjacent roof shingle when the roof shingle is installed. The roof shingle may include a reinforcement core. The reinforcement core may include galvanized steel. The reinforcement core may be embedded within the EPDM. The roof shingles may include adhesive sealant. The adhesive sealant may be applied to the substrate-facing surface for binding the roof shingle to a downslope adjacent roof shingle or a substrate. The roof shingles may include a plurality of EPDM granules being located on at least a portion of the surface of the reveal.

Abstract: A cartridge rear closure system for a delivery van allows ready exchange of rear door(s). The system includes a frame for a rear door structure, either fitting around a rear end opening of the delivery van cargo storage enclosure, above a rear bumper for the delivery van. The frame either includes or receives door(s) or a door insert of a first type, and either the frame or the door insert is interchangeable with another frame or door insert for another rear door structure including door(s) of a second type. The types of door(s) may include barn doors, a tambour (roller) door, and a split tailgate/liftgate. Latches securing the frame or door insert preferably include a quick-release mechanism. The roller door slides within roller rails and, when raised, either onto roller rail extensions or into a roller door casing.

Abstract: The disclosed system may include a processor configured to detect that a data unit size for an instruction is smaller than a register. The processor may allocate a first portion of the register to the instruction in a manner that leaves a second portion of the register available for allocating to an additional instruction. The processor may also track the register as a split register. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for protocol parsing for network security. The method may include receiving, by a packet capture system, a plurality of packets, parsing lower layer data from each packet, and communicating a respective payload of each respective packet to at least one first queue. A routing system may route the respective payload of each respective packet to a respective second queue of a plurality of second queues based on a respective protocol of the respective packet. A respective protocol parser node of a parsing system may parse higher layer data from the respective payload of each respective packet from each respective second queue. The packet capture system may communicate the lower layer data for each packet to a third queue, and the parsing system may communicate the higher layer data for each packet to the third queue. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for probabilistic search biasing and recommendations. A system including at least one processor may be configured to receive an input relating to an identified item, generate a database query based on the input, and receive a response to the database query. The response may include information on comparable items similar to the identified item, and corresponding metadata for the comparable items. The corresponding metadata may include a range of values corresponding to the comparable items. The system may be further configured to generate a probability score for at least two values of the range of values, based at least on the corresponding metadata for the comparable items. The system may be further configured to output at least a suggested value based on at least the generated probability score for the range of values and prompt for further input.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composite implant for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent from a hydrogel matrix. The hydrogel matrix may be a cross-linked bioerodible polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel with a therapeutic complex dispersed within the cross-linked bioerodible PEG hydrogel. The therapeutic complex may include a therapeutic agent in association with mesoporous silica particles. The composite implant is configured to be delivered to or implanted into an eye of a subject or patient. The composite implant may be used treat ocular disease in a subject or patient. Ocular diseases may be selected from at least one of neovascular age related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema, or macular edema following retinal vein occlusion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are reagents, reagent kits, and culture media for activating and expanding immune cells in vitro. In some embodiments, the reagents, reagent kits, and culture media comprise a Quillaja saponin. In other embodiments, the reagents, reagent kits, and culture media comprise a squalene-based emulsion. Also disclosed are methods for activating and expanding immune cells in vitro using the reagents, reagent kits, and culture media.

Abstract: A method for charge-induced functionalized nanofluid heat transfer includes preparing a nanofluid so that a first type of nanoparticles in the nanofluid have a surface charge with a first polarity, and attracting the first type of nanoparticles in the nanofluid to one of a heat sink or a heat source by applying a first voltage to the one of the heat sink or the heat source, the first voltage having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity. A system, for charge-induced functionalized nanofluid heat transfer is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, memory devices, memory controllers, and machine-readable mediums which provide for reserving physical memory device resources to specific execution units. Execution units may include processes, threads, virtual machines, functions, procedures, or the like. Physical memory device resources may include channels, modules, ranks, banks, bank groups, and the like. For example, a physical memory device resource that is reservable may be a smallest unit that allows for parallel access with another of the same size unit.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for use on a vehicle seat and a method of manufacturing an armrest assembly that includes a co-extruded pendulum having a rigid core and at least one soft bumper. The pendulum operatively engages armrest components to selectively restrict opening of a lid on the armrest assembly.