Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a system (500) for measuring thickness along a length of a conduit (111). The system includes a guide tube and a device (300) positioned in the guide tube (370). The device is configured to displace along the guide tube into the conduit. The device includes a plurality of links (100) pivotally connected to each other. Further, at least one carrier link (304) is positioned between at least a pair of the plurality of links and is configured to accommodate at least one sensor (340). Additionally, at least one protrusion (330) extends from the at least one carrier link and is configured to support a portion of the at least one sensor, to contact the conduit for measuring thickness of the conduit. Furthermore, a control unit (400) is communicatively coupled to the device (300) to operate the device and measure thickness along the length of the conduit.

Abstract: Polymorphic encryption is described to protect data in a vault. In one example, a method includes associating operations with at least a portion of the fields of a data set to form a plurality of operation field combinations, attaching an encryption scheme to each operation field combination, to enable the attached operation on values in the field when the values are encrypted without decrypting the values, associating a role with at least one operation field combination, encrypting the values in the at least a portion of the plurality of different fields in accordance with the attached encryption scheme, and providing access through the role to perform an operation that is associated with the role on a stored encrypted value in a field that is associated with an operation field combination that is associated with the role.

Abstract: Polymorphic encryption is described in a way to restrict access and enhance security of a secure data access system. In one example, a data vault has a first copy of a value being encrypted according to a first encryption scheme to enable a first operation on the first copy when the first copy is encrypted without decrypting the first copy and a second copy being encrypted according to a second encryption scheme. A governance layer has at least a first policy configured to enable the first operation, the governance layer configured to permit the first operation for an authenticated user. An interface layer has roles supporting a selected policy, the interface layer further comprising a user interface to receive user credentials, to link the credentials to a role and to send an authentication of the user and the role to the governance layer.

Abstract: Polymorphic encryption is described in a way to restrict access and enhance security of a data vault. In an example, the data vault has a primary partition with a first subset of records having an encrypted value for each of at least a portion of the fields encrypted according to a first encryption scheme. A secondary partition has a second subset of the records encrypted according to a second encryption scheme that is different from the first encryption scheme. The first encryption scheme is configured to permit a first set of operations on the values when the values are encrypted and the second encryption scheme is configured to permit a second set of operations on the values when the values are encrypted.

Abstract: Provided herein are multiplex crRNAs and multiplex sgRNAs, as well as RNA molecules thereof. Also provided are compositions and kits including the multiplex crRNAs and sgRNAs, which can be used in a multiplex targeted gene activation (mTGA) system. Also provided are methods that include administering a therapeutically effective amount of the mTGA system to a subject. In some examples, the method treats a disease associated with reduced or no expression of a gene, such as type I diabetes, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a liver disease, or acute kidney disease.

Abstract: A method may include determining a combination of values of attributes represented by reference data associated with payment transaction by training a machine learning model based on an association between (i) respective values of the attributes and (ii) the payment transactions having a given result. The combination may be correlated with having the given result. The method may also include selecting a subset of the payment transactions that is associated with the combination of values. The method may additionally include determining a first rate at which payment transactions of the subset have the given result during a first time period and a second rate at which one or more payment transactions associated with the combination have the given result during a second time period, and generating an indication that the two rates differ.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a method and system for managing equipment connections to Wi-Fi networks for data transmission to backend systems. The embodiments can include determining a location of a first container, and transmitting credential information to a controller of the first container over a first connection based on the determined location. Embodiments can also include receiving an acknowledgment from the first container over the first connection, and enabling communication with the first container over a second connection using the credential information, wherein the first connection is different than the second connection.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Homologous to E6AP C-Terminus (HECT) E3 Ubiquitin Protein Ligase (UPL) genes in plants, optionally to improve yield traits. The invention further relates to plants having increased improved yield traits produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Polymorphic encryption is described in a way to restrict access and enhance security of a data vault. In an example, the data vault has a primary partition with a first subset of records having an encrypted value for each of at least a portion of the fields encrypted according to a first encryption scheme. A secondary partition has a second subset of the records encrypted according to a second encryption scheme that is different from the first encryption scheme. The first encryption scheme is configured to permit a first set of operations on the values when the values are encrypted and the second encryption scheme is configured to permit a second set of operations on the values when the values are encrypted.

Abstract: Partitions are enabled to be merged in storage device of distributed database systems. A request to merge a plurality of source partitions into a merged partition is received. Each source partition stores a plurality of data items having corresponding source global identifiers and corresponding source local identifiers. The data items, with corresponding metadata, are appended from the source partitions to an intermediate storage structure in an order defined by the source local identifiers. Target global identifiers and target local identifiers are generated for each of the data items in the intermediate storage structure. The copied data items are flushed from the intermediate storage structure to the merged partition in an order defined by the target global identifiers. The source partitions and intermediate storage structure may then be purged of data, removed, and/or reused for further storage needs.

Abstract: A system that maps files into multiple parts and initiates storage of each part within a respective storage provider. The mapping facilitates this by correlating each of the multiple parts to a corresponding storage provider which may be different than the storage provider that stores a different part of the same file. The system then initiates storage of the multiple parts of the file in each of their corresponding storage provider in accordance with the mapping, and using a storage-provider-facing API. Similarly, retrieval and/or editing of a partial file may be accomplished by referencing the mapping, and using the same API issued to the appropriate storage provider. Each storage provider is capable of interfacing with the system using this same API.

Abstract: A method of scheduling recurring tasks using an electronic device comprises, receiving a user request to schedule a recurring task. The method further comprises rendering a GUI including a plurality of regions presented concurrently in a first view. The plurality of regions includes a month selection region displaying all months of a calendar year, a date selection region displaying all dates of a month, a day selection region displaying all days of a week, a time selection region displaying a plurality of hours of a day and a plurality of minutes of an hour. The method further includes, receiving, inputs that specify selection of one or more cells in one or more of the plurality of regions of the GUI to define a schedule for the recurring task. Furthermore, the method includes, executing, an application at a time corresponding to the schedule for the recurring task.

Abstract: Partitions are enabled to be merged in storage device of distributed database systems. A request to merge a plurality of source partitions into a merged partition is received. Each source partition stores a plurality of data items having corresponding source global identifiers and corresponding source local identifiers. The data items, with corresponding metadata, are appended from the source partitions to an intermediate storage structure in an order defined by the source local identifiers. Target global identifiers and target local identifiers are generated for each of the data items in the intermediate storage structure. The copied data items are flushed from the intermediate storage structure to the merged partition in an order defined by the target global identifiers. The source partitions and intermediate storage structure may then be purged of data, removed, and/or reused for further storage needs.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow a Source database and a Target database to be compared, with source-only, target-only, and difference objects presented on a graphical user interface in a manner that visually shows the characterization of each displayed object and each displayed object is user-selectable via the graphical user interface to obtain information about the object and differences between the source database and the target database with respect to the object. Some exemplary embodiments are discussed herein with reference to databases such as the Standard Database (SDB) for Intergraph Smart™ Reference Data product from Intergraph Corporation and are referred to generally as the “SDB Merge Tool,” although the disclosed concepts can be applied more generally to other types of databases.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow a Source database and a Target database to be compared and merged in such a way that logically relevant data is considered and merged while ignoring irrelevant differences (e.g., object identifiers) and that all dependencies across relational database tables are considered and merged. Some exemplary embodiments are discussed herein with reference to databases such as the Standard Database (SDB) for Intergraph Smart™ Reference Data product from Intergraph Corporation and are referred to generally as the “SDB Merge Tool,” although the disclosed concepts can be applied more generally to other types of databases.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed towards a system and a method for determining missing information in a blockchain network. One or more embodiments of the invention describe the method comprising steps of verifying information associated with parameters at each of a plurality of nodes. Also, the information associated with the parameters of each of one or more items are stored at the plurality of nodes in a blockchain network. The method further describes steps of determining missing information associated with at least one parameter of the one or more items at each node of the plurality of nodes based on the verification.

Abstract: A fastener delivery system including a feed tube coupled to a delivery location at a second end of the feed tube. The fastener delivery system includes a fastener feed mechanism comprised of a coil wound around a coupler. The coupler is coupled to the feed tube at a first end of the feed tube. The fastener delivery system includes a fastener positioning device configured to receive a fastener. The fastener positioning device is connected to the coupler and operates to inject the fastener into the coupler. A current is applied through the coil to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field interacts with the fastener and thereby projects the fastener through the feed tube towards the delivery location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for annotated data collection in an electronic messaging platform. One example system includes a machine learning database and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the machine learning database. The electronic processor is configured to receive a plurality of electronic messages. The electronic processor is configured to select a sample message set from the plurality of electronic messages. The electronic processor is configured to add an actionable message to each electronic message of the sample message set. The electronic processor is configured to receive an actionable message selection from an electronic messaging client. The actionable message selection includes a user label indication and a message identifier. The electronic processor is configured to store the actionable message selection in the machine learning database.

Abstract: A fastener delivery system including a feed tube coupled to a delivery location at a second end of the feed tube. The fastener delivery system includes a fastener feed mechanism comprised of a coil wound around a coupler. The coupler is coupled to the feed tube at a first end of the feed tube. The fastener delivery system includes a fastener positioning device configured to receive a fastener. The fastener positioning device is connected to the coupler and operates to inject the fastener into the coupler. A current is applied through the coil to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field interacts with the fastener and thereby projects the fastener through the feed tube towards the delivery location.

Abstract: Self-piercing rivets deployed in an elongated tape are moved into alignment with a rivet driving spindle using a processor-controlled servomotors. The tape is conveyed between a supply reel and an exhaust reel, the supply reel having a supply motor and the exhaust reel having an exhaust motor. The tape is moved under processor control in an advancing direction until the rivet has traveled past being in alignment with the spindle, by controlling the supply and exhaust motors using a first tension regimen. Thereafter the tape is moved under processor control in a retracting direction until the rivet is in alignment with the spindle by controlling the tape supply and exhaust motors using a second tension regimen.