Abstract: In some examples, executable code causes a processor to execute a first function and enter a system management mode responsive to receipt of a first system management interrupt during the execution of the first function. The executable code causes the processor to pause execution of the first function, save a state of the processor in the system management mode, and exit the system management mode. The executable code causes the processor to execute a second function identified by the first system management interrupt and receive a second system management interrupt to enter the system management mode. The executable code causes the processor to restore the state of the processor in the system management mode and exit the system management mode. The executable code causes the processor to resume execution of the first function after exiting the system management mode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to eukaryotic initiation factor 2B modulators, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, mixture of stereoisomers or prodrug thereof, and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: A fall protection compliance system includes a connection structure configured for interfacing an anchor structure and a connection sensor associated with the connection structure. The connection sensor includes an accelerometer or a pressure switch, where the connection sensor is configured to monitor continued connection of the connection structure to the anchor structure over a period of time and to output a signal indicating said continued connection.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a liquid is disclosed. The apparatus can include a cap configured to connect to a container body having a chamber for containing the liquid. The cap can include a fill aperture through which the liquid is supplied to the container body and a pour aperture through which the liquid exits the apparatus. A fill lid can be rotatable about a pivot axis in a first direction to close the fill aperture and rotatable about the pivot axis in a second direction to open the fill aperture, the first direction opposite the second direction. A pour lid can be rotatable about the pivot axis in the first direction to open the pour aperture and rotatable about the pivot axis in the second direction to close the pour aperture. A filter assembly comprising a filter cartridge can connect to the cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel trifluoromethyloxadiazoles of the formula I, or the N-oxides, or the agriculturally useful salts thereof; and to their use for controlling phytopathogenic fungi; and to a method for combating phytopathogenic harmful fungi, which process comprises treating the fungi, the plants, the soil or seeds to be protected against fungal attack, with an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula I, or an N-oxide, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; and to agrochemical compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I; and to agrochemical compositions further comprising seeds.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a packaging tray for use in packaging items, the tray having a first region having a cross-section which defines a concave surface having one or more cross-sections suitable to receive an item and a second region having a cross-section which is substantially straight. Embodiments provide a process in which tray may be loaded by depositing kiwi fruit and then agitated to settle and align the kiwifruit in the concave sections assisted with the straight sections providing space for movement of the kiwifruit laterally to the concave sections and directing the kiwifruit of the agitated tray towards the concave section. The tray is wrapped after the items are deposited and the wrapped tray is loaded into a box with settled items and loads the wrapped tray into a box.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a power control unit coupled to the PCB, AC electrical conductors, and an electrical receptacle coupled to the PCB. The electrical contacts are in electrical communication with respective ones of the electrical conductors. A first portion of each electrical conductor is coupled to a power source and a second portion of each electrical conductor is coupled to respective ones of the electrical contacts. The power control unit includes a controller and a switch, the switch operable to selectively establish continuity between the first and second portions of at least one of the electrical conductors. The controller is configured to selectively place the switch into either a closed position or an open position in response to a signal received from an environmental or occupancy sensor.

Abstract: A flat tire safety system, having: (a) a pair of elongated semicircular members dimensioned to wrap around a tire rim and be positioned within a tire; and (b) a pair of clamping assemblies, each clamping assembly securing an end of the first elongated semicircular member to the end of the second elongated semicircular member, wherein each clamping assembly has: (i) a housing, (ii) a double-headed bolt passing through the housing, (iii) a tightening bolt mounted in the housing, wherein rotating the tightening bolt turns the double-headed bolt, (iv) a ratchet on the housing for permitting the tightening bolt to rotate in a tightening direction and preventing the tightening bolt from rotating in a loosening direction, (v) a release on the housing for selectively permitting the tightening bolt to rotate in the loosening direction, and (c) a pair of anchors, wherein each anchor is embedded in the end of one of the elongated semicircular members, and wherein one end of the double-headed bolt passes through each of

Abstract: In an example, a method can include segmented image volume data for at least one anatomic structure, wherein the segmented image volume data includes a 3-D image volume that includes the at least one anatomic structure. The method can include searching outward from a computed centerline for the at least one anatomic structure to detect a surface of one or more regions of interest of the at least one anatomic structure by evaluating values associated with voxels representing the 3-D image volume that includes the at least one anatomic structure relative to a threshold. The method can further include isolating the one or more regions of interest of the at least one anatomic structure in response to the searching and generating a region of interest model based on the one or more isolated regions of interest.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to eukaryotic initiation factor 2B modulators, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, mixture of stereoisomers, or prodrug thereof, and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to eukaryotic initiation factor 2B modulators, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, mixture of stereoisomers, or prodrug thereof, and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to the compound (2R)-2-(6-{5-chloro-2-[(oxan-4-yl)amino]pyrimidin-4-yl}-1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl)-N-[(1S)-1-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]propanamide, and in particular to novel physical forms of the compound, a process for preparing the compound and synthetic intermediates for use in the process, and novel formulations containing the compound, as well as therapeutic uses of the compound.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure disclose methods and systems for cataloguing provenances of watches and for authenticating watches based on the catalogue. In some embodiments, an image of a face of a watch and a video of a hand of the watch moving across the face of the watch may be obtained. Further, a set of scale-invariant features of the face may be extracted using a feature transformation algorithm. Further, a motion curve tracing the hand of the watch moving across the face of the watch may be extracted using a visual motion tracker. In addition, the physical attributes of the watch may also be obtained. In some embodiments, the feature transformation features, the motion curve and the physical attributes may be stored in a database configured to catalogue the provenance of watches, which can also be used to authenticate watches.

Abstract: In an example, an apparatus for access regulation of peripheral devices may include a processor and a communication interface to communicate to a peripheral device and to the processor. The processor may identify a pattern associated with receiving input data from a first peripheral device, wherein the pattern includes a keystroke rate, a delay in a keystroke pattern, a keystroke pressure, or a combination thereof. Similarly, the processor may, in response to detecting enumeration of a second peripheral device coupled to the apparatus, compare particular input data received from the second peripheral device with the pattern, and regulate access of the second peripheral device to the apparatus, based on the comparison.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spiral wind turbines and an energy-harnessing system. The system features a plurality of spiral wind turbines adapted to collect drag energy of moving vehicles and for converting the collected energy into electricity. The spiral wind turbines can also be installed for collecting air flow energy from heating vents on rooftops, smokestacks or similar structures. The system uses wind energy along with captured moving air or heated air energy for producing electric power using electric generators and storing same using storage batteries. The turbines are vertically rotating, and the method of attachment/installation will depend on the type of turbine and the location. The system allows federal, state, and local governments, as well as others, to generate electricity passively.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to eukaryotic initiation factor 2B modulators, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, mixture of stereoisomers, or prodrug thereof, and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: Early detection of tumors is a major determinant of survival of patients suffering from tumors, suffering from these cancers, including bladder tumors. Genetic markers can be highly and consistently accumulated in bladder tumor tissue, other tumor tissue, and/or in urine of patients having bladder cancer. Detection of these markers can be an effective diagnostic tool to guide therapy. Detection and quantification of a plurality of bladder tumor markers using polymerase chain reaction methods can increase the sensitivity and specificity of detection of bladder cancer, provide methods for determining the stage and type of bladder cancer, and provide specific methods for treatment.

Abstract: In an example, a system includes a firmware controller to initiate a SM execution mode of the system. The firmware controller scans memory for a process pool tag. The firmware controller compares the process pool tag to a set of operating system process pool tags and detects a coherency discrepancy between the process pool tag and the set of operating system process pool tags. The firmware controller exits the SM execution mode of the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to eukaryotic initiation factor 2B modulators, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, mixture of stereoisomers or prodrug thereof, and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure allow customers to personalize their phone experience when calling into an organization. In some embodiments, customers who may benefit from this service are identified based on the content of the customer's previous or current phone calls to the organization. The identified customers may be invited to enroll and to provide preferences for a customized Interactive Voice Response experience. In some embodiments, the customer can elect to hear the balances of one or more of his accounts without going through a phone menu or asking a representative to look up the relevant amounts. Once enrolled, when the customer dials into the organization and upon successful authentication, the organization proactively states the customer's account balances with no further customer request.