Abstract: This disclosure relates to polymorphic forms of N-[4-chloro-2-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,3-thiazol-5-yl]-N -ethyl-3-(methylsulfonyl) propanamide, that are useful in the control of pests in the Order Hemiptera, Thysanoptera, Lepidoptera, and the like, processes to produce such polymorphic forms, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such polymorphic forms, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests.

Abstract: Various aspects include portable speakers and methods of controlling such speakers. In a particular implementation, a portable loudspeaker includes: a controller configured to control an audio output according to at least two distinct equalization profiles and in at least two distinct physical orientations, where the controller is configured to switch between two of the distinct equalization profiles in response to detecting a change in physical orientation of the portable loudspeaker between two of the distinct physical orientations, where the switch between the two distinct equalization profiles is either: a) modified by a hysteresis factor, or b) smoothed according to a predefined pattern.

Abstract: Various aspects include portable speakers and methods of controlling such speakers. In a particular implementation, a portable loudspeaker includes: a controller configured to control an audio output according to at least two distinct equalization profiles and in at least two distinct physical orientations, where the controller is configured to switch between two of the distinct equalization profiles in response to detecting a change in physical orientation of the portable loudspeaker between two of the distinct physical orientations, where the switch between the two distinct equalization profiles is either: a) modified by a hysteresis factor, or b) smoothed according to a predefined pattern.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described for efficient and intelligent source reductions for querying multiple sources over an external network. A medical history request for a patient is received from a requestor via a network. A set of providers is identified from a provider database based at least on the history request, and a set of physical addresses is generated based at least on the set of providers. The set of physical addresses are filtered according to filter criteria to generate a filtered set of physical addresses. Computing systems, of respective providers, which respectively correspond to the filtered set of physical addresses are queried over an external network to generate a query result that includes history information for the patient and that is representative of querying each computing system associated with the unfiltered set of physical addresses.

Abstract: Various aspects include portable speakers and methods of controlling such speakers. In a particular implementation, a portable loudspeaker includes: a controller configured to control an audio output according to at least two distinct equalization profiles and in at least two distinct physical orientations, where the controller is configured to switch between two of the distinct equalization profiles in response to detecting a change in physical orientation of the portable loudspeaker between two of the distinct physical orientations, where the switch between the two distinct equalization profiles is either: a) modified by a hysteresis factor, or b) smoothed according to a predefined pattern.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for risk tracking. A tracker engine executable on servers may provide, in a user interface, a plurality of categories of locations for files in a networked environment. The tracker engine may identify in the user interface risk categories of the files in each of the categories of the locations. The tracker engine may provide, in the user interface, types of egress points for the files. The tracker engine may generate links between the categories of the locations of the files, the risk categories of the files and the types of egress points for the files. Details about each of the files may be navigable from the user interface via a corresponding category of a location of the file, a corresponding risk category of the file or a corresponding type of egress point for the file.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for risk tracking. A tracker engine executable on servers may provide, in a user interface, a plurality of categories of locations for files in a networked environment. The tracker engine may identify in the user interface risk categories of the files in each of the categories of the locations. The tracker engine may provide, in the user interface, types of egress points for the files. The tracker engine may generate links between the categories of the locations of the files, the risk categories of the files and the types of egress points for the files. Details about each of the files may be navigable from the user interface via a corresponding category of a location of the file, a corresponding risk category of the file or a corresponding type of egress point for the file.

Abstract: A system that allows a user of a first domain to access a second domain. A request originates in the first domain to perform an action in the second domain. The request indicates a user of the first domain on whose behalf the request was originated. The access request is received by an adapter in the second domain. The adapter requests an access token for a user of the second domain who corresponds to the user of the first domain. A mapping table is used to identify which user in the second domain corresponds to the user in the first domain. Once the correct user of the second domain is identified, an access token for that user is returned to the adapter. The adapter then carries out the requested action by using the access token to impersonate the user of the second domain.

Abstract: A mechanism that synchronizes passwords maintained for plural domains. A user maintains accounts in two domains. The first and second domains each maintain tables correlating userIDs with passwords, such that the same user's password can be different in the different domains. A database stores tables that correlate a given user's userID/password combination in the first domain with his corresponding userID/password combination in the second domain. The database is used to sign the user onto one domain when the user is working in the other domain. When the user changes his password in the first domain, the change is reported to the database, so that the database stores the current password. Optionally, the password change may be reported to the second domain, such that the user will have the same password in both domains.

Abstract: An image of high-aspect-ratio objects is analyzed to locate linear features within the image. The gradient direction for each pixel is determined, and connected pixels having similar gradient directions are grouped into line support regions. A linear feature is determined for each line support region. The linear features are analyzed to identify those that are co-linear. The linear features are then analyzed to find groups that are parallel and that sufficiently overlap. Additional sets of linear features that intersect the identified group are combined into that group. The line support regions of the grouped linear features are analyzed to determine representative orientation and/or dimensional information, which is analyzed to determine statistical information about a plurality of the objects. This information is used to monitor or control one or more processes associated with the objects, to reject the objects or a structure or device comprising the objects, or the like.

Abstract: A hydrotapping power unit is disclosed that is operable to hold a hydrotapping tool in a home position adjacent a part while the latter is being hydroformed in a die cavity, to then advance the tool to pierce a hole in the hydroformed part while the part remains in the die cavity and under pressure and then continue to advance the tool to inwardly extrude the part about the hole, to then further advance while also rotating the tool at a feed rate equal to the thread pitch of the tool to thereby form a thread in the pierced hole, and finally retract while also rotating the tool but in the reverse direction and at the same feed rate to release the tool from the threaded hole.

Abstract: A mechanism that synchronizes passwords maintained for plural domains. A user maintains accounts in two domains. The first and second domains each maintain tables correlating userIDs with passwords, such that the same user's password can be different in the different domains. A database stores tables that correlate a given user's userID/password combination in the first domain with his corresponding userID/password combination in the second domain. The database is used to sign the user onto one domain when the user is working in the other domain. When the user changes his password in the first domain, the change is reported to the database, so that the database stores the current password. Optionally, the password change may be reported to the second domain, such that the user will have the same password in both domains.

Abstract: A system that allows a user of a first domain to access a second domain. A request originates in the first domain to perform an action in the second domain. The request indicates a user of the first domain on whose behalf the request was originated. The access request is received by an adapter in the second domain. The adapter requests an access token for a user of the second domain who corresponds to the user of the first domain. A mapping table is used to identify which user in the second domain corresponds to the user in the first domain. Once the correct user of the second domain is identified, an access token for that user is returned to the adapter. The adapter then carries out the requested action by using the access token to impersonate the user of the second domain.

Abstract: A system and method have been developed to accelerate the delivery of the first issue(s) of a publication as required to fill a new subscription order. The system and method collect the information on a new subscription order and based on the date when an order is received, determine the availability at the printing houses of a current issue of the magazine subscribed to and instructs the printing house with an available current issue to accelerate the delivery of the current issue to the subscriber. The system and method further tracks the delivery of issues in response to a new subscription order to ensure that delivery of currently available issues is continued until the new subscription enters the regular fulfillment schedule. This ensures early and continuous delivery to fulfill the new subscription order. The system and method can also track the number of issues delivered under the accelerated delivery system and adjust the number of issues to be delivered for the full term of the subscription order.

Abstract: A system and a method, operable on a computer, accelerates delivery of at least one issue of a new publication subscription. Subscription information is received from a subscriber for a new subscription to a publication. A printing house is selected to provide a first issue of the new subscription to the subscriber. The subscription information and a request to effectuate delivery of the first issue of the new subscription to the subscriber is communicated electronically to the printing house. The subscription information is communicated to a fulfillment center for fulfillment of the remaining issues of the subscription.

Abstract: A system and method for the treatment of contaminated sediment found in rivers, lakes and certain bodies of water, wherein the contaminated sediment is removed from the body of water as part of a liquified mixture including both water and the contaminated sediment. The water is separated from the contaminants by treating the sediment through the introduction of a solidifying compound, certain specified sorbents and a cementitious material. The result is a solidification of the treated contaminants into a solid structural configuration which facilitates disposal of the resulting solidified contaminants as by ocean dumping or disposal at an appropriate landfill site.

Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a seat belt webbing includes a first mounting portion and a guiding portion. The first mounting portion preferably includes an aperture adapted to receive a vertical post for conventionally mounting a head rest to a vehicle seat back. The guide portion defines an opening for receiving the seat belt webbing. In certain applications, the apparatus further includes a second mounting portion for releasably engaging the headrest. A bezel is disclosed for releasably attaching to the vertical post.

Abstract: A flood gate structure incorporating a safety device thereon to prevent harm through crushing or trapping of animals, such as manatees by the flood gate when passing into its closed position. An object sensor, along with an override sensor assembly, are provided and coupled to the flood gate and are positioned to open or close a circuit associated with the object and override sensor assemblies thereby regulating current flow to a drive motor which is drivingly attached to the flood gate and, upon activation thereof, serves to move the flood gate between its open and closed position.