Abstract: A computing system includes a processor, a network interface controller; a a secure classified remote access as a service application including instructions; and an information technology service management application including instructions wherein the information technology service management application is accessible to the secure classified remote access as a service application via the network interface controller; and wherein the instructions of the secure classified remote access application cause the system to: perform systematic monitoring operations and maintain a virtual hosting environment; perform a network vulnerability analysis; remediate a finding; and notify a user. A method includes performing systematic monitoring; performing a network vulnerability analysis; remediating a finding; and notifying a user.

Abstract: A hand operated tool for binding a load. The tool including a hollow tube with interior left hand and right hand threads at opposing ends. Opposing rods with exterior threads on one end and a releasable connection device on the other end that is screwed into each end of the tube. A gear rigidly mounted and encircling the tube allowing a pivotly attached ratcheting U-pawl to engage the gear teeth, the U-pawl attached to and carried by a handle assembly mounted on each side of the gear, the handle protruding perpendicular from the tube. The handle turning the tube in a first rotational direction drawing the rods closer together tightening the bind, the handle turning the tube in a second rotational direction moving the rods farther apart loosening the bind, the rods remaining stationary in rotation during rotation of the tube.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for assisting an employee to record and classify all work activities at a granular level that meets the requirements of the employer's operational needs as well as government or organizational rules easily and systematically. The system achieves the goal by utilizing the information typically found in employee calendars such as meetings and group events, wherein the system assists the employee by automating the recording and classification process by identifying common activities that employees perform both before and after an event, allowing an employee to select the activities actually performed, learning which activities are typically associated with which event by a particular employee or class of employee, and then using predictive algorithms in order to automatically record an employee calendar of activities being performed whenever events are identified on an employee calendar system.

Abstract: A training process produces a machine-learned model that, once trained, can be applied to process different types of data items. The training process accomplishes this result by combining data items in a training set with type-specific parameter information, to produce supplemented data items. The training process then trains a model based on the supplemented data items. Training involves adjusting model weights together with the type-specific parameter information. In an inference stage of processing, the technology combines a new data item with an appropriate type of trained parameter information, and then maps the resultant supplemented data item to an output data item. The technology is particularly effective in adapting an initial model to a new subject matter domain in those situations in which a robust set of data items that pertain to the subject matter domain and which have a desired type is lacking.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to an accelerated mathematical engine. In certain embodiments, the accelerated mathematical engine is applied to image processing such that convolution of an image is accelerated by using a two-dimensional matrix processor comprising sub-circuits that include an ALU, output register and shadow register. This architecture supports a clocked, two-dimensional architecture in which image data and weights are multiplied in a synchronized manner to allow a large number of mathematical operations to be performed in parallel.

Abstract: Barriers for rear frame mounted spare tires are disclosed. An example vehicle disclosed herein includes a frame including a cross member, a spare tire, a skid plate, and a barrier extending between the skid plate and the cross member, the barrier abutting the spare tire, the barrier including a first surface having a first curvature, the first curvature concave relative to a rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a padlock comprising a U-shaped-shackle. The invention discloses a sleeve that fits tightly, mostly covering or surrounding a portion of the straight portion of the shackle-toe and wherein the sleeve also fits loosely and mostly covering or surrounding a small portion of the U-shaped-shackle-head nearest the shackle-toe. The sleeve being designed to deter a jawed manual bolt-cutting tool from cutting apart the shackle-toe of a padlock that comprises a U-shaped shackle. The sleeve also being designed large enough to be prevented from being pulled through the hole, staple, or link the padlock shackle is secured therein, therefore, mandating the shackle-toe remains in the hole, staple, or link the shackle-toe is secured therein.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to highly temperable colored glass compositions. The colored glass compositions have high coefficients of thermal expansion and high Young's moduli that advantageously absorb in the ultraviolet and/or blue wavelength ranges. Methods of making such glasses are also provided.

Abstract: Image data is used to determine wind speed and wind direction during takeoff and landing by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The flight data, including image data, may be received using sensors onboard the UAV and/or the flight data may be received from other sources, such as nearby anemometer, cameras, other UAVs, other vehicles, and/or local weather stations. Machine learning models may train using the flight data gathered by the UAVs to determine the wind velocity based on image data. The UAV may adjust flight control settings to generate side forces to overcome the predicted wind velocity.

Abstract: A stackable container system is configured to provide stacked receptacles for receiving bulk material therein. The stackable container system includes a first receptacle configured to provide a respective stacked receptacle. The first receptacle includes a receptable bottom, a receptable top, and a receptacle side extending along an upright container axis between the receptacle bottom and top, with the first receptacle presenting a container chamber. The receptacle top is configured to at least partly support another one of the stacked receptacles stacked relative thereto along the upright container axis. The receptacle top and the receptacle side have, respectively, a top peripheral margin and a side peripheral margin that extend laterally about the upright container axis, with at least part of the top peripheral margin being laterally outboard of the side peripheral margin.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to glass compositions having improved thermal tempering capabilities. The disclosed glass compositions have high coefficients of thermal expansion and Young's moduli, and are capable of achieving high surface compressions. A method of making such glasses is also provided.

Abstract: A glass composition includes: 50 mol % to 69 mol % SiO2; 12.5 mol % to 25 mol % Al2O3; 0 mol % to 8 mol % B2O3; greater than 0 mol % to 4 mol % CaO; greater than 0 mol % to 17.5 mol % MgO; 0.5 mol % to 8 mol % Na2O; 0 mol % to 2.5 mol % La2O3; and greater than 8 mol % to 18 mol % Li2O, wherein (Li2O+Na2O+MgO)/Al2O3 is from 0.9 to less than 1.3; and Al2O3+MgO+Li2O+ZrO2+La2O3+Y2O3 is from greater than 23 mol % to less than 50 mol %. The glass composition may be characterized by at least one of the following: a K1C value measured by a chevron short bar method of at least 0.75; and a K1C value measured by a double torsion method of at least 0.8. The glass composition is chemically strengthenable. The glass composition may be used in a glass article or a consumer electronic product.

Abstract: A particle separator for removing particles from a gaseous stream, the particle separator having a separator body having a centerline axis and a peripheral wall defining a separation chamber, a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber, a particle outlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber, and a plurality of angled inlet apertures fluidly coupled between the fluid inlet and the separation chamber. A particulate separation system for removing particles from a gaseous stream, the particulate filtration system having an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of particle separators located between and in fluid communication with, the inlet and the outlet, wherein each of the plurality of particle separators receives less than about 5 percent by volume of the flow of the gaseous stream entering the inlet.

Abstract: An adhesion promoting layer is formed on a metallic substrate by generating a non-thermal plasma in air at atmospheric pressure, and exposing a surface of the metallic substrate to the plasma. The plasma oxidizes the metallic substrate to form metal oxide from metal atoms of the metallic substrate. The metal oxide is formed as a metal oxide layer disposed directly on an underlying bulk metallic layer of the metallic substrate. Alternatively, the plasma nitridizes the metallic substrate to form metal nitride from metal atoms of the metallic substrate. The metal nitride is formed as a metal nitride layer disposed directly on an underlying bulk metallic layer of the metallic substrate.

Abstract: A virtual desktop infrastructure system includes a switch matrix and an end user device including a memory with instructions that when executed cause the system to initialize and configure the end-user device, establish a tunnel via the switch matrix, perform dependency verification, enforce a policy rule, and cause the end-user device to access the virtual desktop infrastructure via the tunnel. A method includes initializing and configuring the end-user device, establishing a tunnel via the switch matrix, performing dependency verification, enforcing a policy rule, and causing the end-user device to access the virtual desktop infrastructure via the tunnel. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to initialize and configure the end-user device, establish a tunnel via the switch matrix, perform dependency verification, enforce a policy rule, and cause the end-user device to access the virtual desktop infrastructure via the tunnel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for treating CD96 mediated diseases, and related methods.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable systems to intuitively present intelligent snap assist recommendations using various layouts and user preferences. To present recommendations, a system receives a user input placing a first item in a first region of a snapped configuration in a display environment. In response, the system receives a ranked list of recommended items and generates a recommendation layout in which to present the ranked list. The layout includes a visual hierarchy in which items that are higher in the ranked list are presented prominently in the recommendation layout to draw the user's attention. The recommendation layout is then presented in a second region of the snapped configuration. The system is further configured to analyze user interaction with the layout to refine and customize for users.

Abstract: A method for converting a conventional manually monitored capture-and-release rodent trap of a type having a box-shaped container with opposed one-way entry corridors communicating with a capture chamber into a remotely-monitored rodent trap. In one aspect, the method includes attaching a smart-sensor to the lid of the trap and press-fitting a bracket having a rodent opening into the space between the one-way entry corridors such that the rodent opening in the bracket restricts movement of a rodent into the capture chamber to a pathway in sufficient proximity for detection by the smart-sensor and signaling to a remote monitoring location.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable systems to provide intelligent snap assist recommendations using a diverse set of factors and factor weights. To generate recommendations, a system receives a user input placing a first item in a region of a snapped configuration in a display environment. In response, the system assigns a confidence score for a plurality of items including items open in the display environment as well as items that are not open. The system then ranks the items based on confidence score and selects a list of recommended items from the ranked list. The recommended items are then presented in a second region of the snapped configuration for selection. The system is further configured to receive and analyze user selections of snapped items to learn over time and adjust confidence scoring.

Abstract: Embodiments provide detection systems and methods for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in one or more samples. In a detection method, a sample and one or more nucleic acid probes are introduced into a channel. A first potential difference is applied across the length of the channel in a first direction, and a first electrical property value is detected. Subsequently, a second potential difference is applied across the length of the channel in a second opposite direction, and a second electrical property value is detected. Presence or absence of a nucleic acid in the channel is determined based on a comparison between the first and second electrical property values.