Abstract: In one embodiment, a supervisory device designates a particular networking device among a set of networking devices as a seed device and one or more interfaces of the seed device as discovery interfaces. The supervisory device coordinates, starting from the one or more discovery interfaces of the seed device, discovery of a Layer 2 topology of the set of networking devices, by designating one or more interfaces of a discovered networking device as discovery interfaces. The supervisory device converts, starting from at least one of the network devices farthest from the seed device in the Layer 2 topology and ending with the seed device, links of the Layer 2 topology into Layer 3 links, to form an underlay network.

Abstract: A method of forming an article, comprising: forming an adhesion layer comprising MnOx on a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic wafer; calcining the adhesion layer such that a first portion of the MnOx of the adhesion layer is chemically bonded to the wafer; depositing a metal layer on the adhesion layer; and processing the metal layer and the adhesion layer such that a portion of the MnOx of the adhesion layer is chemically bonded to the metal layer.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate firmware resiliency in a computer system platform is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first non-volatile memory to store primary firmware for a computer system platform, a second non-volatile memory to store a firmware copy of the primary firmware and a resiliency hardware, coupled to the first non-volatile memory via the system fabric, to detect unauthorized access to the primary firmware and restore the primary firmware stored in the first non-volatile memory with the firmware copy.

Abstract: Various embodiments for dynamically generating an advertisement in a video stream are disclosed. In one embodiment, video stream content associated with a video stream for a user device is received. Video analytics data is obtained for the video stream content, which indicates a scene recognized in the video stream content. An advertisement to be generated and inserted into the video stream content is then selected based on the scene recognized in the video stream content, and an advertisement template for generating the selected advertisement is obtained. Video advertisement content corresponding to the advertisement is then generated based on the advertisement template and the video analytics data. The video advertisement content is then inserted into the video stream content, and the modified video stream content is transmitted to the user device.

Abstract: A secured method of controlling a smoke control system is described herein. One device includes a user interface configured to display a smoke control element that represents a component of a smoke control system of a facility, receive a password, and receive a selection of an action to be performed by the component of the smoke control system, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to cause the action to be performed by the component of the smoke control system in response to verifying the password is valid.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed to score elements of a structure database. The method includes accessing a structure database comprising one or more promotion options, one or more promotion option structures, and one or more promotion structures, wherein each promotion structure comprises one or more of the promotion option structures, each promotion option structure corresponds to one or more of the promotion options, and each promotion option is associated with at least one service. The method further includes generating a promotion option score for each promotion option in the structure database, generating, by a processor, a promotion option structure score for each promotion option structure in the structure database, and generating a promotion structure score for each promotion structure in the structure database. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also provided.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein for retrieving at least one recommended output image. In one implementation, the technique uses a generator component to transform first-part image information, associated with a first-part image selected by a user, into one or more instances of second-part generated image information. Each instance of the second-part generated image information complements the first-part image information. The generator component is trained by a computer-implemented training system using a conditional generative adversarial network (cGAN). The technique further includes: retrieving one or more second-part output images from a data store based on the instance(s) of second-part generated image information; generating a user interface presentation that presents the first-part image and the second-part output image(s); and displaying the user interface presentation on a display device.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and compositions for mitigating water production for hydrocarbon recovery. According to an embodiment, the method involves a treatment fluid composition. The treatment fluid composition includes a base liquid, a gelling agent, and a crosslinking agent. The treatment fluid composition is introduced downhole where it is positioned in a high permeability streak adjacent to a wellbore. After crosslinking, the treatment fluid composition blocks water in the high permeability streak from penetrating into the wellbore.

Abstract: A method for providing one or more persona-adjusted search suggestions is disclosed. The method includes identifying a role of a user that is associated with one or more duties and performance indicators for one or more buildings. The method includes associating the role of the user with at least one of a physical space, a web page, and one or more assets associated with the physical space. The method includes filtering data associated with the one or more buildings based on the role of the user and the at least one of the physical space, the web page, and the one or more assets. The method includes displaying the filtered data on a user interface as one or more search suggestions to the user.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for controlling and monitoring a smoke control system are described herein. One device includes a user interface that can be configured to receive a selection to perform a smoke control operation using a smoke control system of a facility and display a plurality of smoke control elements, wherein each respective one of the displayed smoke control elements represents a different component of the smoke control system used to perform the selected smoke control operation. The device can also include a memory and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to cause the selected smoke control operation to be performed by the component of the smoke control system, wherein the user interface is configured to display an operational state of the components represented by each respective one of the displayed smoke control elements during the performance of the selected smoke control operation.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods and compositions for controlling excess water production for hydrocarbon recovery. According to an embodiment, the method includes a treatment fluid composition. The treatment fluid composition includes a monomer and a latent acid. The treatment fluid composition is introduced downhole where it is positioned in a water-bearing region of a hydrocarbon-bearing formation. An acid catalyst is formed by hydrolysis or decomposition of the latent acid in the water-bearing region. The acid catalyst is used to polymerize the monomer to form a resin. The resin blocks water from permeating from the water-bearing region into the wellbore.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a processor to read a data line from memory in response to a read request from a VM. The data line comprises encrypted memory data. The apparatus also comprises a memory encryption circuit in the processor. The memory encryption circuit is to use an address of the read request to select an entry from a P2K table; obtain a key identifier from the selected entry of the P2K table; use the key identifier to select a key for the read request; and use the selected key to decrypt the encrypted memory data into decrypted memory data. The processor is further to make the decrypted memory data available to the VM. The P2K table comprises multiple entries, each comprising (a) a key identifier for a page of memory and (b) an encrypted address for that page of memory. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system is disclosed, comprising: a solar panel; an electric power supply source; a wireless fronthaul access point coupled to a radio mast and in communication with a remote baseband unit, the wireless fronthaul access point further comprising a first millimeter wave wireless interface; a self-organizing network module in communication with a coordinating server; and an antenna-integrated radio for providing access to user equipments (UEs), mounted within line of sight on the radio mast with the wireless fronthaul access point, the antenna-integrated radio further comprising: a second millimeter wave wireless interface configured to receive the digital I and Q signaling information from the remote baseband unit wirelessly via the wireless fronthaul access point, wherein the wireless fronthaul access point thereby wirelessly couples the remote baseband unit and the antenna-integrated radio. Synchronization is used to pack used resource blocks to reduce the duty cycle of the PAs, thereby reducing power.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for secure distributed package shipping logistics using automated sorting facilities and dynamic routing. In an embodiment, end-to-end security is provided by use of blockchain-based Smart Contracts. Cloud-based dynamic routing software pairs packages with available crowd shippers based upon criteria determined by the shipper. The dynamic routing software facilitates secure bailment and efficient transfer of packages with a minimum of interpersonal interaction. The system is suitable for individual or bulk package shipments, and can route for specific criteria such as “shortest travel distance,” “shortest travel time,” or “lowest cost.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for monitoring and controlling a smoke control system are described herein. One device includes a user interface configured to display a plurality of smoke control elements, wherein each respective one of the displayed smoke control elements represents a different component of a smoke control system of a facility, and receive, via one of the displayed smoke control elements, a selection of an action to be performed by the component of the smoke control system represented by that smoke control element, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to cause the action to be performed by the component of the smoke control system represented by the smoke control element that received the selection of the action.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a memory array having a plurality of memory cells. The apparatus further includes memory access circuits coupled to the memory array and configured to perform write operations responsive to control signals. The apparatus further includes control logic coupled to the memory access circuits and configured to apply a set of write parameters based, at least in part, on a number of write operations performed by the memory access circuits and further configured to provide control signals to the memory access circuits to perform write operations on the plurality of memory cells according to the set of write parameters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of purifying compounds useful for the deposition of high purity tin oxide and high purity compounds purified by those methods. Such compounds are those of the Formula as follows Rx—Sn-A4-x, wherein: A is selected from the group consisting of (YaR?z) and a 3- to 7-membered N-containing heterocyclic group; each R group is independently selected from the group consisting of an alkyl or aryl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; each R? group is independently selected from the group consisting of an alkyl, acyl or aryl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; x is an integer from 0 to 4; a is an integer from 0 to 1; Y is selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, and P; and z is 1 when Y is O, S or when Y is absent and z is 2 when Y is N or P.

Abstract: A system in package is provided comprising an embedded trace substrate having redistribution layers therein, at least one passive component mounted on one side of the embedded trace substrate and embedded in a first molding compound, at least one silicon die mounted on an opposite side of the embedded trace substrate and embedded in a second molding compound wherein electrical connections are made between the at least one silicon die and the at least one passive component through the redistribution layers, and solder balls mounted through openings in the second molding layer to the redistribution layers wherein the solder balls provide package output.

Abstract: A bonded structure can include a first reconstituted element comprising a first element and having a first side comprising a first bonding surface and a second side opposite the first side. The first reconstituted element can comprise a first protective material disposed about a first sidewall surface of the first element. The bonded structure can comprise a second reconstituted element comprising a second element and having a first side comprising a second bonding surface and a second side opposite the first side. The first reconstituted element can comprise a second protective material disposed about a second sidewall surface of the second element. The second bonding surface of the first side of the second reconstituted element can be directly bonded to the first bonding surface of the first side of the first reconstituted element without an intervening adhesive along a bonding interface.

Abstract: A building system of a building includes one or more memory devices configured to store instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive meter data from a meter of the building, the meter data indicating energy usage of a plurality of tenants of the building collectively. The instructions cause the one or more processors to receive variable air volume (VAV) airflow data of a plurality of VAV units indicating environmental conditioning of a plurality of tenant areas associated with the plurality of tenants and determine the energy usage of each of the plurality of tenants individually based on the meter data and the VAV airflow data.