Abstract: A computer security method for analyzing data sets for remediating security incidents in a cloud-based response system. Logs of data are retrieved from a computer network. The logs of data are parsed and filtered into the data sets. The logs of data are filtered by creating an event timeline of the computer network by identifying events from the data sets. An event timeline of the computer network is analyzed from the data sets to identify whether data from the logs of data is accessed by an unauthorized computing system. Based on a result of the identification of whether data from the logs of data is accessed by an unauthorized computing system, a set of suggested tasks, wherein each suggested task of the set of suggested tasks represents techniques for isolating a host connected to the computer network if the data has been compromised.

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: Systems and apparatuses are disclosed that include a distributed power system configured to provide power to a number of loads. The system includes power converters configured to receive DC power from a common power source, each of the plurality of power converters configured to provide DC power to a corresponding load from. Each of the power converters is positioned proximal to the corresponding load that it powers.

Abstract: Techniques for producing personal care products with environmentally-preferred ingredients may include, for each of a plurality of candidate components, determining a respective e-hazard adjustment indicative of an amount of environmental hazard posed by waste that is generated by utilizing components of a component category of the candidate component in ingredients of personal care products, and modifying an initial e-impact rating of the candidate component based on the e-hazard adjustment to obtain an enhanced e-impact rating of the candidate component. Techniques may additionally or alternatively include determining respective e-impact ratings for a plurality of component categories of components utilized in ingredients of personal care products. Component categories may be delineated based on component chemical structures, feedstock sources, and production processes.

Abstract: A solar electrical generator comprising an outer wall (1) defining an open top (2) central cavity (4). The outer wall (1) comprises an open frame comprising a plurality of curved members (30, 31, 32) formed with curved channels (34, 35, 36, 37). The members are arranged such that the curved channels (34, 35, 36, 37) on adjacent members face one another. A plurality of flexible solar panels (11) are sized such that a respective solar panel can be slid into place in the frame between adjacent facing curved channels (34, 35, 36, 37) and supported by the adjacent curved channels.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure include an electronic system assembly including a first circuit board including a first set of electronic components. The electronic system assembly includes a first housing containing the first circuit board and a second circuit board including a second set of electronic components. The electronic system assembly further includes a first connector shield having first sidewalls defining a first cavity, the first sidewalls having a first end abutting a first surface of the first circuit board and a second end abutting a second surface of the second circuit board. A first electrical connection extends through the first cavity and electrically coupling the first set of electronic components with the second set of electronic components.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing first and second skins to a core in a composite rotor blade includes an elongated member configured to be installed through a passage in the core of the composite rotor blade. The elongated member has a first end configured to be attached to an outer surface of the first skin and a second end configured to be attached to an outer surface of the second skin. The apparatus also includes a first patch configured to adhere the first end to the outer surface of the first skin, and a second patch configured to adhere the second end to the outer surface of the second skin such the elongated member extends from the outer surfaces of the first and second skins through the passage in the core.

Abstract: Performing an electronic simulation of an autonomous vehicle uses container instances which further provide for execution over a distributed computing system. Accordingly, there are created a simulation engine container instance and one or more system under test (SUT) container instances, the containers further configured to receive values of a set of parameters. The simulation engine container instance is connected to the one or more system under test instance containers. A set of parameter values for the set of parameters is received to be used by upon simulation engine container instance execution, and the results of the executed simulation are subsequently output. The method is then repeated using the same containers but different received set of parameters' values.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biochemical assay apparatus in which a sample processing device is controlled by a detection instrument through a series of linear and rotary actuations to execute a biochemical assay on a biological fluid sample.

Abstract: Biomarkers useful for assessing inflammatory disease or flare activity, in particular in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, are provided, along with kits for measuring expression of the biomarkers. The invention also provides predictive models, based on the biomarkers, as well as computer systems, and software embodiments of the models for scoring and optionally classifying samples.

Abstract: A compact directed energy system is disclosed that is configured to generate directed energy beams. The compact directed energy system includes a radio frequency system configured to provide a directed energy beam in a frequency range between 500 MHz to 20 Ghz.

Abstract: A method of performing scatter correction on an X-ray image is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining an input image for processing based on a source X-ray image of a sample acquired using an X-ray detector, and determining a model of the sample based on the input image. The model is then evaluated by computing, based on the model, simulated X-ray image data and evaluating the simulated image data against the input image to determine whether a convergence criterion is fulfilled. An updated model of the sample is generated if the convergence criterion is not fulfilled. The model evaluating step is repeated based on one or more successive updated models until the convergence criterion is fulfilled in a final iteration, and scatter correction is then performed on the source X-ray image using simulated image data computed during the final iteration.

Abstract: Performing a test simulation for an autonomous vehicle may include receiving a system under test (SUT) from a user, the system under test comprising a sensor, sensor control, vehicle control logic, or other aspect of an autonomous vehicle, and providing options for the remaining aspects of the simulation from which the user may choose. The user may indicate a variable parameter, and respective simulations may be performed for a plurality of values of the variable parameter to determine values of the parameter for which the SUT functions as desired, and values of the variable parameter for which the SUT does not function as desired. Separate container instances of the simulation engine and separate respective container instances of the SUT may be created for each simulation, with each engine container instance calling to a respective SUT container.

Abstract: A method of performing scatter correction on an X-ray image is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining an input image for processing based on a source X-ray image of a sample acquired using an X-ray detector, and determining a model of the sample based on the input image. The model is then evaluated by computing, based on the model, simulated X-ray image data and evaluating the simulated image data against the input image to determine whether a convergence criterion is fulfilled. An updated model of the sample is generated if the convergence criterion is not fulfilled. The model evaluating step is repeated based on one or more successive updated models until the convergence criterion is fulfilled in a final iteration, and scatter correction is then performed on the source X-ray image using simulated image data computed during the final iteration.

Abstract: Aggregating user access privileges across various third-party data sources and intelligently managing query request quotas delegated by the data sources to users having access privileges. Query requests are received from users and in response determining that the user (i) has been granted access privileges to an identified data source responsive to the query and (ii) has available query requests from their specific allocated amount of query request quota, the query request is authorized for submission to the data source that is responsive to the query. Intelligent management of query request quotas includes determining query request quota allotments for each user including adjusting query request quotas when users have been identified as requiring an increase or decreasing in quota allotment.

Abstract: Solvent mixtures for downhole elemental sulfur removal and formation stimulation, and methods for utilizing such solvent mixtures, are described herein. One method includes providing a solvent mixture that includes an elemental sulfur solvent fraction and an odorant fraction that includes a lactate ester solvent. The method also includes injecting the solvent mixture into a hydrocarbon well such that the elemental sulfur solvent fraction of the solvent mixture dissolves elemental sulfur deposited on well components, and contacting the solvent mixture with water such that the lactate ester solvent within the odorant fraction reacts with the water to generate lactic acid. The method further includes stimulating a formation through which the hydrocarbon well extends by flowing the solvent mixture including the lactic acid through the hydrocarbon well and into the formation.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a composition including: from about 35 wt % to about 70 wt % of at least one polyethylene polymer; from about 25 wt % to about 55 wt % of at least one graphite filler; and from about 2 wt % to about 15 wt % of a carbon powder filler having a BET surface area of at least 50 square meters per gram (m2/g). The polyethylene polymer has a density of at least 0.94 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3), a melt flow rate (MFR) of at least 10 g per 10 minutes (g/10 min) measured at 190° C. and 21.6 kilogram (kg), and an Environmental Stress-Cracking Resistance (ESCR) of at least 500 hours. The composition has a volume electrical resistivity of less than 5 ohm·centimeter (ohm·cm) and a MFR of at least 4 g/10 min measured at 280° C. and 21.6 kg.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for capturing carbon dioxide from a gas stream. The methods and systems can also be used to reduce pollutants from a gas stream. The nozzle alignment of the system avoids droplet collision and merger with a corresponding loss of surface area. The high surface area of the droplets allows for increased efficiency of CO2 capture.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compounds of Formula (1): wherein m, n, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each as described herein, as stereoisomers, enantiomers or tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula (I), as described herein, which are useful as voltage-gated potassium channel modulators and are therefore are useful in treating seizure disorders such as epilepsy.