Abstract: Improving security and reliability of cloud-based systems by removing persistence of device firmware may include downloading, by a networked device, a temporary firmware image, cryptographically verifying the temporary firmware image, and booting the networked device using the temporary firmware image.

Abstract: A network-based system for live media broadcasting includes a server system including processing structure configured to: receive at least one live non-WebRTC media stream; ingest the at least one live non-WebRTC media stream; transcode the at least one live non-WebRTC media stream to generate a WebRTC-compatible media stream; publish the WebRTC-compatible media stream to a WebRTC gateway of the server system using Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP); and using the WebRTC gateway of the server system, stream the WebRTC-compatible media stream to a requesting client computing device over a respective WebRTC connection for selectively mixing using the requesting client computing device. Various related systems, devices and methods are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for pre-provisioning server nodes of a server rack and causing the pre-provisioned server node to be deployed on an edge zone of a cloud computing system. In particular, systems described herein involve identifying server nodes based on a customer hardware deployment request and performing a series of pre-provision acts to the server nodes in accordance with the received hardware deployment request. For example, systems described herein pre-provision the hardware by configuring hardware and software on the server nodes, establishing communication with one or more control planes on a datacenter, and bringing the server nodes to a return to web (RTW) state. By pre-provisioning the hardware, the server hardware may be delivered and transitioned to a live state in an efficient manner and without jeopardizing security on the cloud.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of hop plant named ‘HS15619’, particularly selected for its high alpha acid content, resistance to all known strains of powdery mildew currently in the Washington Yakima Valley, resistance to downy mildew, early-mid harvest maturity and exceptional cone production yields, is disclosed.

Abstract: A system creates alerts of issues of importance to an organization. While an organization does not want to miss the opportunity to run an advocacy campaign on an issue of importance, it also does not want to run an unsuccessful campaign that might burden or bore those to whom the campaign is directed. The system maintains a history of previous campaigns as well as success outcomes of those campaigns. A computational model operates on selected previous campaigns and a candidate issue to determine a score indicative of whether a campaign should be run. The score can include a combination of relevancy to criteria for an issue of importance, similarity to issues from previous campaigns, and outcome success data for the selected previous campaigns. If the combined score meets a threshold, the system can present an option to initiate a new advocacy campaign on the candidate issue.

Abstract: Herein discussed is a method of producing hydrogen comprising: providing a tubular reactor having an open end and a closed end, wherein the reactor comprises an anode on the inside and a cathode on the outside separated by and in contact with a mixed conducting electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte comprises an electronically conducting phase and an ionically conducting phase, wherein the reactor comprises no current collector or interconnect; introducing a hydrocarbon and an oxidant into a feed tube, wherein the feed tube contains a catalyst that promotes catalytic partial oxidation (CPOX) reactions, wherein the feed tube extends into the open end of the reactor and toward the closed end of the reactor; introducing steam to the outside of the tubular reactor; and converting steam to hydrogen electrochemically without electricity input.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products that provide for an improved, more efficient, and more stable system of networked computing devices. The embodiments disclose an apparatus and system that enable client devices to selectively grant to third party applications permissions to access group-based communication objects of a group-based communication system. The apparatus and system further enable client devices to selectively grant to third party applications permissions to take specific actions with regards to the group-based communication objects within the system. To accomplish the improvements, the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and computing devices maintain a record of the permissions granted to third party applications in a permissions table stored in a computer storage device.

Abstract: A secure private network connectivity system (SNCS) within a cloud service provider infrastructure (CSPI) is described that provides secure private network connectivity between external resources residing in a customer's on-premise environment and the customer's resources residing in the cloud. The SNCS provides secure private bi-directional network connectivity between external resources residing in a customer's external site representation and resources and services residing in the customer's VCN in the cloud without a user (e.g., an administrator) of the enterprise having to explicitly configure the external resources, advertise routes or set up site-to-site network connectivity.

Abstract: A device for rehabilitation of the upper limb includes a frame and an exoskeleton mounted on the frame. The exoskeleton has a first joint coupled to the frame, a first L-shaped connector connecting the first joint to a second joint, a second L-shaped connector connecting the second joint to a third joint, and an attaching member attaching an upper limb of a human subject to the exoskeleton. The first joint is situated above a shoulder of the human subject and has a first axis of rotation substantially coinciding with the horizontal abduction/adduction rotation axis of the shoulder. The second joint is situated behind the shoulder and has a second axis of rotation coinciding with the abduction/adduction rotation axis of the shoulder. The third joint is situated at the side of the shoulder and has a third axis of rotation substantially coinciding with the flexion/extension rotation axis of the shoulder.

Abstract: A pressure pulse system includes a stator, a rotor rotatably positioned in the stator, and a valve assembly configured to induce a pressure pulse in response to rotation of the rotor within the stator, wherein the valve assembly includes a first valve plate coupled to one of the stator and the rotor and including a flow passage, and a second valve plate coupled to the other of the stator or the rotor to which the first valve plate is not coupled and comprising a first flow passage and a second flow passage that is spaced from the first flow passage, wherein the valve assembly provides a first flowpath and a second flowpath between the flow passage of the first valve plate and the second flow passage of the second valve plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of printing an image on a fibrous substrate by inkjet printing, wherein the method comprises applying a water-based ink composition onto the substrate, wherein the ink composition comprises a carboxylic or sulfonic acid functional co-polymer having an acid number of ?225 mg KOH/g, a pigment, water and at least one organic co-solvent. The present invention also relates to use of said water-based ink composition for printing an image on a fibrous substrate by inkjet printing.

Abstract: A secure private network connectivity system (SNCS) within a cloud service provider infrastructure (CSPI) is described that provides secure private network connectivity between external resources residing in a customer's on-premise environment and the customer's resources residing in the cloud. The SNCS provides secure private bi-directional network connectivity between external resources residing in a customer's external site representation and resources and services residing in the customer's VCN in the cloud without a user (e.g., an administrator) of the enterprise having to explicitly configure the external resources, advertise routes or set up site-to-site network connectivity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining a score adjustment for a search document, comprising determining a first attractiveness model of a first document from one or more documents based on one or more user interactions associated with the first document; determining a second attractiveness model of a second document from one or more documents based on one or more user interactions associated with the second document; determining one or more pairwise comparisons of documents based on the first and second attractiveness models of the first and second documents; training an adjustment model based on the pairwise comparisons of documents; and inputting the search document into the adjustment model to determine the score adjustment.

Abstract: A scanning imaging method includes splitting an optical beam into a reference beam and a scanning beam, generating an interference map, and processing the interference map to produce a reconstructed image of a sample. Generating the interference map includes, for each of a plurality of sections of the sample, generating a respective interference-map element of the interference map by: (i) illuminating the section with the scanning beam to generate a plurality of scattered beams, each scattered beam corresponding to a respective spatial frequency of the scanning beam, (ii) attenuating the reference beam, (iii) generating a plurality of interference signals at least in part by interferometrically combining the plurality of scattered beams and the attenuated reference beam while modulating a phase difference between the reference beam and the plurality of scattered beams, and (iv) detecting the plurality of interference signals to yield the respective interference-map element.

Abstract: The present invention related to compounds of Formula (I): (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as described herein. The invention further relates to compositions comprising said compounds, to methods of controlling weeds using said compositions, and to the use of Compounds of Formula (I) as a herbicide and to intermediate compounds used to make Compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include apparatuses, computer program products, and methods for data management in a group-based communication system. Specifically, some embodiments address data management for group-based communication channel(s) accessible to any number of entities based on various data retention policies. In this regard, embodiments enable maintenance of data associated with multiple organizations accessing a group-based communication channel based on a single, shared data retention policy, or different data retention policies, for example based on authorship of the group-based communication message. In embodiments, a data retention policy may be assigned directly to an entity, or assigned to a higher-level or lower-level entity and function as a default data a retention policy for other entities associated therewith.

Abstract: An advocacy system uses trained machine learning models to create messages that are sent to advocates or policymakers to achieve desired outcomes for an organization. Desired outcomes can include, for example: an advocate sending a message to a policymaker or legislative representative advocating in favor or the organization's position on an issue; a policymaker acting or voting in favor of the organization's position on an issue; or an advocate making a financial contribution to the organization. The machine learning models can be configured to select possible message characteristics or features that the system will include/use in creating/sending messages to/for individual senders and recipients. The machine learning models can be trained based on message characteristics, personal profile characteristics of senders/recipients, and outcomes from previously sent messages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds Formula (I): wherein Q, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to compositions comprising said compounds, and methods of controlling weeds using said compounds and/or compositions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products that provide for an improved, more efficient, and more stable system of networked computing devices. The embodiments disclose an apparatus and system that enable client devices to selectively grant to third party applications permissions to access group-based communication objects of a group-based communication system. The apparatus and system further enable client devices to selectively grant to third party applications permissions to take specific actions with regards to the group-based communication objects within the system. To accomplish the improvements, the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and computing devices maintain a record of the permissions granted to third party applications in a permissions table stored in a computer storage device.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for holding an impeller of a pump assembly in place axially with an impeller locking collar by loading the collar against a ring element. In a centrifugal pump assembly, one side of the shaft has a larger diameter for the impeller to abut against. The other side of the shaft may be fitted with an impeller locking collar comprising two portions that can be threaded together and hold the impeller in place by tightening against a ring element such as a split ring or spiral lock. Anti-rotation to avoid loosening of the impeller locking collar may be achieved by providing counter threads against a shaft rotation. Secondary anti-rotation may be provided by one or more set screws in the impeller locking collar.