Abstract: A technique for mapping logical threads to physical threads of a simultaneous multithreading (SMT) data processing system includes mapping one or more logical threads to one or more physical threads based on a selected SMT mode for a processor. In this case, respective resources for each of the one or more physical threads are predefined based on the SMT mode and an identifier of the one or more physical threads. The one or more physical threads are then executed on the processor utilizing the respective resources.

Abstract: The invention provides a test apparatus for providing axial stresses in a structure, comprising a first set of formations for abutting a first surface of the structure at a first plurality of locations, a second set of formations for abutting a second surface of the structure at a second plurality of locations, and a force actuator, and wherein each set of formations comprises at least three formations and wherein at least two formations in each set of formations are aligned with a notional alignment line along the structure and at least one formation in each set of formations is out of alignment along the structure with said notional alignment line, such that when the force actuator applies a force, loads are applied at different locations, causing the structure to bend biaxially and thereby providing biaxial stresses in the structure.

Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, systems and method for efficient 360 degree video processing are described herein. A first image within a first frame of a video stream may be detected. The first frame may be partitioned into a first portion containing the first image and a second portion. An attempt may be made to detect the first image within a third portion of a subsequent frame that corresponds to the first portion of the first frame, and an attempt may not be made to detect a second image within a fourth portion of the subsequent frame that corresponds to the second portion of the first frame. Additionally, an attempt may be made to detect the second image within a fifth portion of at least one other subsequent frame that corresponds to the second portion of the first frame.

Abstract: PEST POST—A rodent repellent system for repelling rodents from open spaces while simultaneously providing a pleasant scent. The inventive device includes a wood stake which is driven into the ground. The stake is soaked in a fragrance oil. A package preferably stores one or more of the stakes preferably within a sealable plastic bag. The user drives the stake into open earth in the area to be cleared of rodents. The fragrance oil is retained by the stake and slowly released. The fragrance oil provides a strong scent that repels rodents by irritating their respiratory system while simultaneously providing a pleasant scent to humans.

Abstract: A switched radio frequency (RF) and Internet Protocol (IP) audio/video processing and distribution appliance that enables virtually any format of audio/video to be received, decrypted, transcoded, encrypted and distributed over a high speed IP backplane and output or modulated in a variety of formats. The system minimizes the number of points of failure to provide an extremely robust and cost effective solution for MDU and hospitality markets both in terms of initial cost and long-term maintenance costs.

Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for presenting media content information to a user is disclosed. A media search query is received from a user at a client device. A media content query is sent to a media information database. The media content query is at least partially based on the media search query. Media content information is received from the media information database. The information is associated with a plurality of content instances selected from a plurality of content types. The content instances satisfy the media search query and are selected only from content sources accessible to the client device. The media content information is presented to the user of the client device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel group of compounds of Formula (I) or salts thereof: wherein Y, Z1, Z2, R1, R4, R5 and n are as described in the specification, which may be useful in the treatment or prevention of a disease or medical condition mediated through protein kinase B (PKB) such as cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, methods of treatment of diseases mediated by PKB using said compounds and methods for preparing compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: A step-up switching voltage regulator includes two or more inductors and a switching network. A control circuit drives the switching network in a repeating sequence that includes: a magnetizing phase where the inductors are connected in series between an input voltage and ground; and a charge transfer phase where the inductors are connected in parallel to provide current to an output node with at least one of the inductors is connected between ground and the output node.

Abstract: Coexistence tools are described for synchronizing properties between on-premises customer locations and remote hosting services. These tools may provide methods that send the tools for installation onto on-premises infrastructure located at customer sites, execute the tools to manage the customer infrastructure remotely via a hosted service, and synchronize properties at the customer site with the hosted service. Other methods may include receiving the tools from the hosted service, communicating configuration parameters related to operating the tools, and executing the tools in response to the configuration parameters. The tools may also provide systems that include on-premises servers associated with the customer infrastructure, with the on-premises servers including on-premises coexistence components for maintaining the property at the customer site. These systems may also include administrative servers associated with the hosted service.

Abstract: A printing method comprising a printhead and rollers for printing. A page of a print job is printed which causes depressions in the non-printed side of the print medium. The print medium is heated to reduce the depressions before printing the non-printed side.

Abstract: The core exercise bar is comprised of the main bar with one bar at each end that can retract into the main bar or extend outward with locking nuts at each end of the bar to hold them in place at each end of the retracting bars are threaded bolts that can be threaded in ward or outward at each end of the threaded bolts are brackets that pivot from side to side in an up and down motion with weighted rubber square handgrips attached to the brackets at each end.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for preventing or treating neoplastic disease in a mammalian subject. A composition is provided which comprises an enriched immune cell population reactive to a human endogenous retrovirus type E antigen on a tumor cell. A method of treating a neoplastic disease in a mammalian subject is provided which comprises administering to a mammalian subject a composition comprising an enriched immune cell population reactive to a human endogenous retrovirus type E antigen, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the neoplastic disease or to prevent its occurrence or recurrence.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes by a host computing server, receiving from a client computing device, a request to upload a multimedia file from the client computing device to a service; by the host computing server, identifying one or more third-party transcoding servers, wherein the transcoding servers are configured to receive and transcode multimedia files from client computing devices and store the transcoded multimedia files; by the host computing server, sending to the client computing device, a reply that comprises addresses of the third-party transcoding servers and job configuration information, wherein the job configuration information specifies one or more upload policies and comprises an access token enabling the client computing device to access the transcoding servers.

Abstract: The floral vase anchor is preferably formed from a single strip of plastic or metal, and includes a tri-planar surface, wherein the central portion includes a series of notches on either side, and upper and lower sections extend at obtuse angles away from the plane of the central portion. The upper section and lower section each include floral insert slots at the distal ends thereof for receiving the stems from a floral arrangement. In use, a florist may insert the stems into the floral insert slots until the stems are positioned within the rounded portion of the slots. Then rubber bands may be used to secure the stems to the anchor, and the assembly may be placed into a vase. A securing mechanism may be used to fix the anchor to the vase, and may also be used to secure the vase to the ground or a monument.

Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall coupled together at a leading edge and a trailing edge, such that a cavity is defined therebetween. A plurality of cooling circuits are defined within the cavity. Each cooling circuit channels cooling fluid through at least one cooling chamber to facilitate cooling the airfoil. More specifically, a cascade impingement circuit, a down pass circuit, a flag tip circuit, and a trailing edge circuit are provided. The cascade impingement circuit includes a central chamber and a plurality of impingement chambers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the systems described herein can implement one or more visitor stitching processes. Visitor stitching can include, among other things, one or more processes by which multiple visitors that may appear distinctly independent may be merged into a new single united visitor profile due to the leveraging of one or more unique persistent identifiers.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a pointer device. The pointer device can include an energy source compartment for coupling to an energy source. The pointer device can also include a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the energy source compartment and a timer circuit coupled to the LED. The time circuit can be capable of modulating a current driving the LED. The pointer device can include a chassis around the LED and the timer circuit. The point device can include a button coupled to the timer circuit exposed from the chassis. In some embodiments, when the button is pressed, the timer circuit modulates the LED.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for playback and event reporting of video advertisements on a user device. Two different event reporting protocols are simultaneously supported to enable application-based playback of video advertisements while collecting event information associated with the video playback. In some configurations, initialization of the event reporting protocols is serialized to avoid conflict conditions during the video playback.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recording a communication session between a customer and an agent of a customer center communication system are provided. In this regard, a representative method comprises: configuring a communication component of the customer center communication system to enable recording of a media stream associated with the communication session; transmitting the media stream over a network based on the configuration of the communication component; receiving the media stream over the network; and recording the received media stream.

Abstract: Systems and methods for secure recording in a customer center environment are provided. The system receives data related to a communication at a media distribution device. A key is provided by a key server to the media distribution device to encrypt the received data. In addition, an identifier may be associated with the received data. The key and the identifier are stored in a database associated with the key server. The encrypted data is recorded the a recorder, where it is accessible to authorized users within the customer center. Upon request, the key is provided to the authorized user to decrypt the encrypted data for play back. The customer center environment may include a user interface for viewing customer contacts. The contact may be organized into folders and annotations associated with the customer contacts may be received.