Abstract: A method of comminuting the size of particles of frangible blast media from each particle's respective initial size to a size smaller than a desired maximum size includes directing a flow of entrained particles toward a gap, at a first location splitting the flow into at least a first and second flow, the particles are entrained in the first flow, the first flow travels through the gap and substantially no particles are entrained in the second flow, and rejoining the second flow with the first flow at a second location downstream of and proximal to the gap.

Abstract: The technology described herein identifies and mitigates phishing attempts by analyzing user input received at the operating system level. Initially, a credential, such as a username or password, is registered with the threat detection system. The technology described herein intercepts user input at the operating system level, generates a hash of the input, and compares it with a hash of a credential being monitored. A credential entry is detected when a hash for the character string entered matches a hash for a credential being monitored. The technology described herein will perform a threat assessment when a secret entry is detected. The threat assessment may use the application context and the network context as inputs to the assessment. Various mitigation actions may be taken when a threat is detected.

Abstract: Embodiments are for special tracking pool enhancement for core L1 address invalidates. An invalidate request is designated to fill an entry in a queue in a local cache of a processor core, the queue including a first allocation associated with processing any type of invalidate request and a second allocation associated with processing an invalidate request not requiring a response in order for a controller to be made available, the entry being in the second allocation. Responsive to designating the invalidate request to fill the entry in the queue in the local cache, a state of the controller that made the invalidate request is changed to available based at least in part on the entry being in the second allocation.

Abstract: A restricted access locking system for storage furniture. The system comprises one or more processors and one or more computer-readable non-transitory memory coupled to one or more of the processors, the one or more computer-readable non-transitory memory including instructions operable when executed by one or more of the processors to sense, via a first sensor that is communicatively coupled to the processor, an input biometric security credential to generate a first signal based on whether the input biometric security credential maps with a key biometric security credential pre-configured and stored within the memory; and generate a second signal via the processor subsequent to the reception of the first signal by the processor for actuating at least one lock, mounted on one or more storage compartments of the storage furniture, to an open position, wherein the at least one lock is communicatively coupled to the processor.

Abstract: A wall hanging system for hanging an article from a support surface such as a wall. The article may have a first mounting channel that is elongated along a first channel axis. The system includes a surface mounting element that is configured to be coupled to the support surface with a portion of the surface mounting element protruding from the support surface. Furthermore, there is a cam lock slidably coupled to the article along the first mounting channel. The cam lock has a longitudinal axis and a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element. The cam lock is configured to be locked to the surface mounting element by rotating the cam lock about the longitudinal axis while the distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element is located within the receiving cavity of the cam lock.

Abstract: Embodiments are for special tracking pool enhancement for core L1 address invalidates. An invalidate request is designated to fill an entry in a queue in a local cache of a processor core, the queue including a first allocation associated with processing any type of invalidate request and a second allocation associated with processing an invalidate request not requiring a response in order for a controller to be made available, the entry being in the second allocation. Responsive to designating the invalidate request to fill the entry in the queue in the local cache, a state of the controller that made the invalidate request is changed to available based at least in part on the entry being in the second allocation.

Abstract: An actuator is configured to couple with a controlled member and includes first and second pistons disposed in respective internal chambers. The first piston may be moveable between first and second positions. The second piston may be moveable between third and fourth positions. The second piston may be configured not to engage the first piston when the second piston is disposed at the third position. The second piston may be configured to move the first piston to the second position as the second piston moves from the third position to the fourth position. A resilient member may be disposed to resiliently urge the second piston toward the fourth position.

Abstract: A detonator which includes a housing which has a passage with an inlet and an outlet and which is of reducing cross sectional area from the inlet to the outlet and wherein the inlet is configured to be exposed to an end of a shock tube, and a fusible link is located at the outlet.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method enables registered mobile device users associated with a common matter to identify each other in a court-complex setting, and to communicate with each other directly using mobile devices once the registered mobile device users enter a code associated to the common matter. A server-side application receives and processes user and/or firm names to effect registration. Using the mobile device application, a first registered mobile device user enters a code associated with the common matter, received by the server-side application that receives and processes the code, effecting check in by the first registered mobile device user. Using the mobile application, a second registered user enters the code associated with the common matter, enabling the first and second registered mobile device user associated with the common matter to communicate over a wireless network using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-Fi and/or cellular telephony.

Abstract: In an example aspect, a method includes receiving a plurality of login attempts from a network address over a length of time, querying log data to determine, for the network address, an average number of login failures of the plurality of login attempts over the length of time, calculating a failure rate metric based on the average number of login failures, determining that the failure rate metric exceeds a reference number of login failures for the length of time, the reference number of login failures based on a historical average number of login failures for the length of time, and based in part on the determining, adding the network address to a system deny list.

Abstract: A support apparatus for maintaining a golf cart windshield in a partially open state, a golf cart which includes the support apparatus, and related methods. The support apparatus may include an arm assembly that is length adjustable. First and second suction cup assemblies may be pivotably coupled to opposite ends of the arm assembly. In use, the first suction cup assembly may be adhered to a lower portion of the windshield while the second suction cup assembly is adhered to an upper portion of the windshield to maintain the windshield in one of a plurality of different partially open positions. The particular open state/position of the windshield may be dictated by the length of the arm assembly, the angle of the first and second suction cup assemblies relative to the arm assembly, and the position of the first suction cup assembly along the lower portion of the windshield.

Abstract: A method of comminuting the size of particles of frangible blast media from each particle's respective initial size to a size smaller than a desired maximum size includes directing a flow of entrained particles toward a gap, at a first location splitting the flow into at least a first and second flow, the particles are entrained in the first flow, the first flow travels through the gap and substantially no particles are entrained in the second flow, and rejoining the second flow with the first flow at a second location downstream of and proximal to the gap.

Abstract: Methods for forming a unitized crucible assembly for holding a melt of silicon for forming a silicon ingot are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods involve a porous crucible mold having a channel network with a bottom channel, an outer sidewall channel that extends from the bottom channel, and a central weir channel that extends from the bottom channel. A slip slurry may be added to the channel network and the liquid carrier of the slip slurry may be drawn into the mold. The resulting green body may be sintered to form the crucible assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing processes, apparatuses, software, and systems for the production of at least one desired 3D object. The 3D printer system (e.g., comprising a processing chamber, build module, or an unpacking station) described herein may retain a desired (e.g., inert) atmosphere around the material bed and/or 3D object at multiple 3D printing stages. The 3D printer described herein comprises one or more build modules that may have a controller separate from the controller of the processing chamber. The 3D printer described herein comprises a platform that may be automatically constructed. The invention(s) described herein may allow the 3D printing process to occur for a long time without operator intervention and/or down time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments for high performance wireless data transfers. In an example embodiment, laser chips are used to support the data transfers using laser signals that encode the data to be transferred. The laser chip can be configured to (1) receive a digital signal and (2) responsive to the received digital signal, generate and emit a variable laser signal, wherein the laser chip comprises a laser-emitting epitaxial structure, wherein the laser-emitting epitaxial structure comprises a plurality of laser-emitting regions within a single mesa structure that generate the variable laser signal. Also disclosed are a number of embodiments for a photonics receiver that can receive and digitize the laser signals produced by the laser chips. Such technology can be used to wireless transfer large data sets such as lidar point clouds at high data rates.

Abstract: A power module includes first and second electrode terminals adapted to electrically connect to a power source, a first switch element, a second switch element, a first Kelvin source pin, and a second Kelvin source pin. The first switch element is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal The second switch element is electrically connected between the first switch element and the second electrode terminal and includes a drain and a source electrically connected to the first switch element and the second electrode terminal respectively. The first Kelvin source pin is electrically connected to the source of the second switch element and is adapted to receive a gate drive signal for driving the second switch element. The second Kelvin source pin is electrically connected to the source of the second switch element and is configured to be electrically connected to a snubber circuit.

Abstract: A control system for an engine includes a distributed control module configured to be associated with a sensor of the engine, a digital link, and a communication control. The distributed control module is connected to the communication control via the digital link. The communication control includes a bus communication engine configured to communicate with the engine control via a bus, and a memory. The memory includes a first buffer that is associated with the distributed control module and a second buffer that is associated with the bus communication engine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments for stronger and more powerful high speed laser arrays. For example, an apparatus is disclosed that comprises an active mesa structure in combination with an electrical waveguide, wherein the active mesa structure comprises a plurality of laser regions within the active mesa structure itself, each laser region of the active mesa structure being electrically isolated within the active mesa structure itself relative to the other laser regions of the active mesa structure.

Abstract: A three-dimensional perforated-panel wall mounting system comprises multiple perforated panels mounted in a three-dimensional configuration, which increases the panel storage area for a corresponding two-dimensional mounting surface area. For example, perforated panels are attached to two sides of a triangular-shaped mounting bracket. When the third side of the mounting bracket is attached to a wall or other mounting surface, the system provides twice the perforated panel area compared to a surface area of the wall covered by the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing systems, apparatuses, software, and methods for safe production of at least one requested 3D object, and for passivation of material accumulated on a filter of the 3D printing system.