Abstract: A package assembly is provided with a plurality of pivotally connected panels to collectively support a product and define a cavity. A home hardware product is affixed to an exterior side of one of the plurality of panels.

Abstract: A system and method for magnetic latching that can include a male fastener and a female fastener. The male fastener and female fastener can have lateral motion restrictors that restrict motion of the male and female fasteners relative to each other when the fasteners are latched together. At least one magnet in each fastener can provide attractive force that latches the two fasteners together.

Abstract: A system may forecast a plurality of workload measurements for a database management system (DBMS) at respective times based on a workload model. The system may determine, based on the forecasted workload measurements, configuration parameter sets optimized for the DBMS at the respective times. The system may generate a reconfiguration plan. The system may determine performance that would result from reconfiguring nodes of the DBMS with the configurations parameter sets. The system may select a reconfiguration plan in response to the performance satisfying a fitness criterion. The system may cause, at the reconfiguration times, the nodes to begin reconfiguration with the configuration parameter sets included in the selected reconfiguration plan.

Abstract: Systems and methods include one or more processing devices configured to implement a Network Operating System (NOS) that is configured to switch frames, wherein the one or more processing devices are connected to a plurality of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) configured to operate in a chain having a service flow, and wherein the NOS is configured to implement frame classification for the frames in order to distribute the frames to the plurality of VNFs, such that some of the plurality of VNFs process a subset of the frames.

Abstract: A system may forecast a plurality of workload measurements for a database management system (DBMS) at respective times based on a workload model. The system may determine, based on the forecasted workload measurements, configuration parameter sets optimized for the DBMS at the respective times. The system may generate a reconfiguration plan. The system may determine performance that would result from reconfiguring nodes of the DBMS with the configurations parameter sets. The system may select a reconfiguration plan in response to the performance satisfying a fitness criterion. The system may cause, at the reconfiguration times, the nodes to begin reconfiguration with the configuration parameter sets included in the selected reconfiguration plan.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to field device housing assemblies and field devices that include the housing assemblies. One embodiment of the field device housing assembly includes a main housing, a cover having a proximal end connected to the main housing, a transparent panel and a retainer ring. An interior wall of the cover includes a threaded section that is concentric to a central axis, and a flange extending radially inward from the interior wall toward the central axis. The transparent panel is received within a socket defined by the interior wall and the flange. The retainer ring is secured to the threaded section of the interior wall. The transparent panel is clamped between the retainer ring and the flange.

Abstract: A system may forecast a plurality of workload measurements for a database management system (DBMS) at respective times based on a workload model. The system may determine, based on the forecasted workload measurements, configuration parameter sets optimized for the DBMS at the respective times. The system may generate a reconfiguration plan. The system may determine a performance gain that would result from reconfiguring nodes of the DBMS with the configurations parameter sets. In addition, the system may determine a performance loss that would result from the respective databases of the nodes being inaccessible during reconfiguration with the configuration parameter sets. The system may select a reconfiguration plan in response to the performance gain and the performance loss satisfying a fitness criterion. The system may cause, at the reconfiguration times, the nodes to begin reconfiguration with the configuration parameter sets included in the selected reconfiguration plan.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to field device housing assemblies and field devices that include the housing assemblies. One embodiment of the field device housing assembly includes a main housing, a cover having a proximal end connected to the main housing, a transparent panel and a retainer ring. An interior wall of the cover includes a threaded section that is concentric to a central axis, and a flange extending radially inward from the interior wall toward the central axis. The transparent panel is received within a socket defined by the interior wall and the flange. The retainer ring is secured to the threaded section of the interior wall. The transparent panel is clamped between the retainer ring and the flange.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of performing closed-loop insulin therapy comprises: receiving blood glucose values and bolus information regarding a person with diabetes, the blood glucose values and the bolus information relating to a period of time; determining, based on the blood glucose values, the bolus information, and a meal size propensity record regarding the person, an amount of insulin for the person; and causing, in response to the determination, the amount of insulin to be administered to the person.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of detecting a missed bolus comprises: receiving blood glucose values and bolus information regarding a person with diabetes, the blood glucose values and the bolus information relating to a period of time; classifying, based on the blood glucose values and the bolus information, each of multiple time periods within the period of time regarding whether the time period is associated with ingestion of a meal by the person; performing regression analysis on the classified multiple time periods to identify a first time period of the classified multiple time periods as corresponding to a beginning of the meal, wherein the bolus information indicates no bolus associated with the identified first time period; and associating, based on the regression analysis, a missed bolus event with the meal.

Abstract: Systems and methods include one or more processing devices configured to implement a Network Operating System (NOS) that is configured to switch frames, wherein the one or more processing devices are connected to a plurality of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) configured to operate in a chain having a service flow, and wherein the NOS is configured to implement frame classification for the frames in order to distribute the frames to the plurality of VNFs, such that some of the plurality of VNFs process a subset of the frames.

Abstract: A Virtual Network Function (VNF) executed on a processing device includes one or more first Terminal Access Point (TAP) interfaces which are virtual network kernel interfaces and which are each mapped to an associated second TAP interface associated with a Network Operating System (NOS), wherein the associated second TAP interface is mapped to an associated physical port; and a processor configured to receive, transmit, and process select frames via the one or more first TAP interfaces, wherein the VNF is in a sideline configuration of a service flow, only receiving and transmitting the select frames of the service flow.

Abstract: A system may forecast a plurality of workload measurements for a database management system (DBMS) at respective times based on a workload model. The system may determine, based on the forecasted workload measurements, configuration parameter sets optimized for the DBMS at the respective times. The system may generate a reconfiguration plan. The system may determine a performance gain that would result from reconfiguring nodes of the DBMS with the configurations parameter sets. In addition, the system may determine a performance loss that would result from the respective databases of the nodes being inaccessible during reconfiguration with the configuration parameter sets. The system may select a reconfiguration plan in response to the performance gain and the performance loss satisfying a fitness criterion. The system may cause, at the reconfiguration times, the nodes to begin reconfiguration with the configuration parameter sets included in the selected reconfiguration plan.

Abstract: A Virtual Network Function (VNF) executed on a processing device includes one or more first Terminal Access Point (TAP) interfaces which are virtual network kernel interfaces and which are each mapped to an associated second TAP interface associated with a Network Operating System (NOS), wherein the associated second TAP interface is mapped to an associated physical port; and a processor configured to receive, transmit, and process select frames via the one or more first TAP interfaces, wherein the VNF is in a sideline configuration of a service flow, only receiving and transmitting the select frames of the service flow.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed herein is related to a device for pointing a radiating element. The device includes an aligned radiating surface; a hinge that is circumferentially mounted to a rear side of the aligned radiating surface, the hinge configured to change azimuth of the aligned radiating surface; and a Tubular Universal joint (TU-joint) having one end coupled to a rear side of the aligned radiating surface and a second end coupled to a base, the TU-joint being configured to change an elevation of the aligned radiating surface. Another embodiment is related to a Tubular Universal-joint (TU-joint). In the embodiment, the TU-joint includes a hollow tube having a first end and a second end; a plurality of slits along the surface of the tube; and a plurality of members between the plurality of slits, each of the plurality of members configured to bear a portion of a load of the TU-joint, wherein the TU-joint is configured to be axially and torsionally stiff while being bendable.

Abstract: A mounting device for a fitting panel has a base element (20) and at least one fluid connection element (50). The base element includes, at a front side, a device (21, 22) for fastening a fitting panel and, at a rear side, an at least substantially planar bearing surface, at least one through-opening (23) for a fastening device being arranged in the base element and extending from the rear side of the base element to the front side of the base element, in such a way that a fastening device may be passed through the base element at the at least one through-opening.

Abstract: The subject matter contained herein discloses methods for forming a vertical metallic pillar overlying an under bump metal pad further overlying a semiconductor substrate, and applying a discrete solder cap on a top surface of the pillar, wherein the metallic pillar is defined by at least one photoresist layer. The method includes heating a multi-element metallic paste containing a variable amount of metallic powder, a melting point depressant and a flux such that the metal powder sinters to form the metallic pillar and simultaneously adheres the metallic pillar to the underbump metal pad.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a characteristic of an injector are set forth. In one example, a compressed gas is applied to the inlet chamber of the injector while the spoolvalve is closed until the pressure of the compressed gas in the inlet chamber reaches a predetermined pressure. A change in pressure of the compressed gas in the inlet chamber is measured over time while the spool valve is closed. The pressure change measurement corresponds to the characteristic of the injector that is to be determined.

Abstract: The subject matter contained herein discloses methods for forming a vertical metallic pillar overlying an under bump metal pad further overlying a semiconductor substrate, and applying a discrete solder cap on a top surface of the pillar, wherein the metallic pillar is defined by at least one photoresist layer. The method includes heating a multi-element metallic paste containing a variable amount of metallic powder, a melting point depressant and a flux such that the metal powder sinters to form the metallic pillar and simultaneously adheres the metallic pillar to the underbump metal pad.

Abstract: A packaging system for toilet components, including a toilet bowl, a toilet tank and a tank lid. The packaging system includes an outer carton, a location fitment, a tank protection member, a toilet lid pack, a toilet end fitment, a toilet lid fitment, and a top bowl fitment.