Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving telemetry data corresponding to capacity health of nodes in a cloud based computing system. The received telemetry data is processed via a prediction engine to provide predictions of capacity health at multiple dimensions of the cloud based computing system. Node recoverability information is received and node recovery execution is initiated as a function of the representations of capacity health and node recoverability information.

Abstract: To improve the reliability of nodes that are utilized by a cloud computing provider, information about the entire lifecycle of nodes can be collected and used to predict when nodes are likely to experience failures based at least in part on early lifecycle errors. In one aspect, a plurality of failure issues experienced by a plurality of production nodes in a cloud computing system during a pre-production phase can be identified. A subset of the plurality of failure issues can be selected based at least in part on correlation with service outages for the plurality of production nodes during a production phase. A comparison can be performed between the subset of the plurality of failure issues and a set of failure issues experienced by a pre-production node during the pre-production phase. A risk score for the pre-production node can be calculated based at least in part on the comparison.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a monitoring application assesses delays associated with a circuit within a network. The monitoring application determines a measured trip time between a first device and a second device that is connected to the first device via the circuit. The measured trip time is associated with a first variance attributable to the first device. The monitoring application performs one or more digital signal processing operations based on the measured trip time to generate a predicted trip time. The predicted trip time is associated with a second variance attributable to the first device that is less than the first variance. Based on the predicted trip time, the monitoring application determines characteristic(s) of the delay associated with the circuit. Advantageously, reducing variations attributable to the first device when generating the first predicted trip time increases the accuracy with which the monitoring application can determine the characteristic(s) of the delay.

Abstract: To improve the reliability of nodes that are utilized by a cloud computing provider, information about the entire lifecycle of nodes can be collected and used to predict when nodes are likely to experience failures based at least in part on early lifecycle errors. In one aspect, a plurality of failure issues experienced by a plurality of production nodes in a cloud computing system during a pre-production phase can be identified. A subset of the plurality of failure issues can be selected based at least in part on correlation with service outages for the plurality of production nodes during a production phase. A comparison can be performed between the subset of the plurality of failure issues and a set of failure issues experienced by a pre-production node during the pre-production phase. A risk score for the pre-production node can be calculated based at least in part on the comparison.

Abstract: Cameras and lights positioning system for hose inspection during air-to-air refueling, which comprises a substructure that can be attached to a container or capsule or Pod, one or two guidance-substructures (13) that enclose the hose, a toroid volume, to house the cameras (22) and lights (23) and a cameras and lights control subsystem. The system allows for the cameras (22) and lights (23) to maintain a fixed relative position with respect to the hose (1) during moments of imagery acquisition, despite the inclination and the five different movements that the hose has and makes, at the same time allowing protuberances (38) to pass through the system.

Abstract: The process for the production of Tamarind extract comprises: a) a supply phase of a vegetable substrate comprising leaves of Tamarindus indica L.; b) a drying phase of the leaves of Tamarindus indica L.; c) a grinding phase of the leaves of Tamarindus indica L.; d) a maceration phase of the leaves of Tamarindus indica L. in an organic solvent to obtain a mixture; e) an extraction phase of the Tamarind extract from the mixture obtained in d) to obtain a solution; and f) a concentration phase of the Tamarind extract.

Abstract: Noninvasive treatment (e.g., neuromodulation) can be achieved using vibrational energy applied via one or more wearable devices. A noninvasive treatment device includes a vibrational actuator disposed within a housing that can be secured to a user's body at or adjacent a treatment site. One or more sensors can collect physiological data before, during, or after application of vibrational energy to monitor a user's condition. Machine learning or other suitable approaches can be used to analyze sensor data to detect medical conditions and/or to effect treatment of medical conditions using devices as described herein.

Abstract: A method of atomizing a liquid comprising providing the liquid to a liquid duct in a dispensing body, providing a gas to a gas duct in the dispensing body, and introducing the liquid into a head via a plurality of liquid duct channels. The method further includes introducing the gas into a pressure chamber of a pressure cap, the pressure cap positioned proximate the dispensing body such that the head is positioned between the pressure cap and the dispensing body. The gas is expelled through a plurality of pressure chamber exit orifices, the pressure chamber exit orifices positioned proximate a plurality of liquid supply channel exit openings via an alignment spacer defined on the head. The method includes expelling the liquid from the liquid supply channel exit openings and through the pressure chamber exit orifices, such that the liquid and the gas interact and form atomized droplets of the liquid.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a monitoring application assesses delays associated with a circuit within a network. The monitoring application determines a measured trip time between a first device and a second device that is connected to the first device via the circuit. The measured trip time is associated with a first variance attributable to the first device. The monitoring application performs one or more digital signal processing operations based on the measured trip time to generate a predicted trip time. The predicted trip time is associated with a second variance attributable to the first device that is less than the first variance. Based on the predicted trip time, the monitoring application determines characteristic(s) of the delay associated with the circuit. Advantageously, reducing variations attributable to the first device when generating the first predicted trip time increases the accuracy with which the monitoring application can determine the characteristic(s) of the delay.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a monitoring application assesses delays associated with a circuit within a network. The monitoring application determines a measured trip time between a first device and a second device that is connected to the first device via the circuit. The measured trip time is associated with a first variance attributable to the first device. The monitoring application performs one or more digital signal processing operations based on the measured trip time to generate a predicted trip time. The predicted trip time is associated with a second variance attributable to the first device that is less than the first variance. Based on the predicted trip time, the monitoring application determines characteristic(s) of the delay associated with the circuit. Advantageously, reducing variations attributable to the first device when generating the first predicted trip time increases the accuracy with which the monitoring application can determine the characteristic(s) of the delay.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a monitoring application assesses delays associated with a circuit within a network. The monitoring application determines a measured trip time between a first device and a second device that is connected to the first device via the circuit. The measured trip time is associated with a first variance attributable to the first device. The monitoring application performs one or more digital signal processing operations based on the measured trip time to generate a predicted trip time. The predicted trip time is associated with a second variance attributable to the first device that is less than the first variance. Based on the predicted trip time, the monitoring application determines characteristic(s) of the delay associated with the circuit. Advantageously, reducing variations attributable to the first device when generating the first predicted trip time increases the accuracy with which the monitoring application can determine the characteristic(s) of the delay.

Abstract: To improve the reliability of nodes that are utilized by a cloud computing provider, information about the entire lifecycle of nodes can be collected and used to predict when nodes are likely to experience failures based at least in part on early lifecycle errors. In one aspect, a plurality of failure issues experienced by a plurality of production nodes in a cloud computing system during a pre-production phase can be identified. A subset of the plurality of failure issues can be selected based at least in part on correlation with service outages for the plurality of production nodes during a production phase. A comparison can be performed between the subset of the plurality of failure issues and a set of failure issues experienced by a pre-production node during the pre-production phase. A risk score for the pre-production node can be calculated based at least in part on the comparison.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for reversibly absorbing carbon dioxide to an alkali metal or earth alkaline absorbent. For absorption the absorbent is contacted with a first gas composition. For desorption the absorbent is contacted with a second gas composition. The moisture contents of the first and second gas compositions are controlled so that during the absorption step the absorbent is converted to a bicarbonate, and during the desorption step the absorbent is converted to a carbonate hydrate. Compared to prior art processes the process of the invention requires less energy input. The process of the invention is particularly suitable for producing a carbon dioxide enriched gas for accelerating plant growth in a greenhouse.

Abstract: A method of atomizing a liquid comprising providing the liquid to a liquid duct in a dispensing body, providing a gas to a gas duct in the dispensing body, and introducing the liquid into a head via a plurality of liquid duct channels. The method further includes introducing the gas into a pressure chamber of a pressure cap, the pressure cap positioned proximate the dispensing body such that the head is positioned between the pressure cap and the dispensing body. The gas is expelled through a plurality of pressure chamber exit orifices, the pressure chamber exit orifices positioned proximate a plurality of liquid supply channel exit openings via an alignment spacer defined on the head. The method includes expelling the liquid from the liquid supply channel exit openings and through the pressure chamber exit orifices, such that the liquid and the gas interact and form atomized droplets of the liquid.

Abstract: A medical treatment of irreversible-type dementias is provided, and more particularly to the use of a family of cannabinoid agonists to treat the impaired cognitive functions resulting from the dementias.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for reversibly absorbing carbon dioxide to an alkali metal or earth alkaline absorbent. For absorption the absorbent is contacted with a first gas composition. For desorption the absorbent is contacted with a second gas composition. The moisture contents of the first and second gas compositions are controlled so that during the absorption step the absorbent is converted to a bicarbonate, and during the desorption step the absorbent is converted to a carbonate hydrate. Compared to prior art processes the process of the invention requires less energy input. The process of the invention is particularly suitable for producing a carbon dioxide enriched gas for accelerating plant growth in a greenhouse.

Abstract: The multi-orifice nozzle for droplet atomization includes a head having a plurality of liquid supply channels, a plurality of liquid supply channel entrance openings, and a plurality of liquid supply channel exit openings. A pressure cap is positioned proximate the head, the pressure cap defining a pressure chamber and a plurality of pressure chamber exit orifices defined in the pressure cap. An alignment spacer is defined on the head and interfaces with the pressure cap such that each of the plurality of pressure chamber exit orifices is aligned with a corresponding liquid supply channel exit opening of the plurality of liquid supply channel exit openings. The alignment spacer prevents relative rotation between the head and the pressure cap and space each of the plurality of pressure chamber exit orifices from the corresponding liquid supply channel exit opening of the plurality of liquid supply channel exit openings.

Abstract: A head mounted display, typically in the form of glasses or eyewear, can be used to electronically document patient information and chart patient care. The head mounted display device can interface with EMR software to allow a physician to do patient care tasks and rounds, simultaneously documenting in the patient record by giving verbal commands to the head mounted display. The patient chart and history can be made visible to the physician through the eyewear, allowing the physician to move freely from patient to patient. The eyewear display can also be able to interface with other medical equipment to pull in vital information from heart monitors, respiratory devices, IV devices, and other numerical valuations involved with patient care. As a result, the physician can provide superior patient care without losing precious time spent sitting at a computer for performing documentation and charting.

Abstract: A zipper locking device, where the zipper locking device can include a lock portion and a pull tab portion. The zipper latch mechanism of the pull tab portion may fit into the lock portion, creating a locked zipper. The zipper locking device may be opened via a combination and/or a key. The zipper locking device can include a geo-location feature where the bag on which the zipper locking device is attached may be tracked. The zipper locking device may further include an alarm feature, where, when the zipper locking device is separated from the user by a pre-defined distance, an alarm may alert the user. In some embodiments, the zipper locking device may be self-closing.

Abstract: A smart bag includes one or more smart features that improve the use of various electronic devices by providing various features for the user. The bag may be closable by a zipper, where the zipper may be lockable. The bag can be any kind of bag, including, but not limited to, a backpack, travel luggage, purse, beach bag, gym bag, or the like. The smart features can include data storage, SIM card ports, USB ports, proximity sensors, wireless charging features, power storage and power supply features and the like.