Abstract: A field data capture system is disclosed. Comprising one or more computers comprising of a first computers having a processor, a memory, a communication hardware and a data storage. said first computers capable of storing and modifying a SLMS data records. a device application stored in said memory and execute in said processor of said first computers. said device application is configured for receiving, modifying and storing as an SLMS data records of an input of one or more starting points, one or more lines, one or more equipment arranged on said one or more lines, and one or more end points. said device application is configured for receiving one or more symbols, analyzing said one or more symbols, displaying a match for said one or more symbols, receiving a confirmation or rejection of said match, receiving one or more variables with said one or more symbols.

Abstract: An illustrative method includes determining that a total amount of read traffic and write traffic processed by a storage system during a time period exceeds a threshold; determining a first compressibility metric associated with the write traffic; determining a second compressibility metric associated with the read traffic; determining, based on a comparison of the first compressibility metric with the second compressibility metric, that the write traffic is less compressible than the read traffic; determining, based on the total amount of read traffic and write traffic exceeding the threshold and on the write traffic being less compressible than the read traffic, that the storage system is possibly being targeted by a security threat; and modifying, in response to the determining that the storage system is possibly being targeted by the security threat, a data protection parameter set for one or more recovery datasets generated by the storage system.

Abstract: A compliant shifting mechanism for a power tool includes a selector, a first shift plate rotatable in response to rotation of the selector, a second shift plate rotatable in response to rotation of the first shift plate, a shift member moveable in response to rotation of the second shift plate to shift between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, a first torsion spring coupled to the first shift plate, and a second torsion spring coupled to the second shift plate. In response to rotation of the selector in a first direction, the first torsion spring may bias the first shift plate in the first direction for shifting compliance in the first direction. In response to rotation of the selector in an opposite second direction, the second torsion spring may bias the second shift plate in the second direction for shifting compliance in the second direction.

Abstract: A method includes accessing genomic data from a first cohort and a second cohort of patients that are encrypted to comprise a probabilistic and irreversible hash of each patient's genomic sequence data; based on the probabilistic and irreversible hashes, determining one or more variants residing in a particular locale indicating where the one or more variants reside; comparing a first number of variants determined to reside in the particular locale for the first cohort of patients with a second number of variants determined to reside in the particular locale for the second cohort of patients; and in response to determining that the first number of variants determined to reside in the particular locale for the first cohort of patients and the second number of variants determined to reside in the particular locale for the second cohort of patients differ by more than a threshold value, identifying the particular locale.

Abstract: A thermo-structural spacer is provided. The spacer includes a cylindrical center portion, a first flange connected to a first end of the cylindrical center portion, a second flange connected to a second end of the cylindrical center portion. The second end is distal from the first end. The spacer further includes an annular inner wall configured for providing a through hole extending through a longitudinal axis of the thermo-structural spacer. The cylindrical center portion is narrower than the first flange. The cylindrical center portion is narrower than the second flange. The thermo-structural spacer is configured for restricting heat transfer between the first flange and the second flange.

Abstract: A compliant shifting mechanism for a power tool includes a selector, a first shift plate rotatable in response to rotation of the selector, a second shift plate rotatable in response to rotation of the first shift plate, a shift member moveable in response to rotation of the second shift plate to shift between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, a first torsion spring coupled to the first shift plate, and a second torsion spring coupled to the second shift plate. In response to rotation of the selector in a first direction, the first torsion spring may bias the first shift plate in the first direction for shifting compliance in the first direction. In response to rotation of the selector in an opposite second direction, the second torsion spring may bias the second shift plate in the second direction for shifting compliance in the second direction.

Abstract: A multi-directional compliant shifting mechanism for a multi-speed power tool may couple a movable selector to a power transmission system of the tool, for selecting an operational speed of the multi-speed power tool. The complaint shifting mechanism may provide shifting compliance in a first direction in response to movement of the selector in a first direction, and may provide shifting compliance in a second direction in response to movement of the selector in a second direction. In one example, this multi-directional shifting compliance may be provided by interaction of the selector with a camming surface, in combination with a single compression spring. In another example, this multi-directional shifting compliance may be provided by first and second springs, selectively acting to provide compliance in the first and second directions.

Abstract: A system and method for receiving user information from a user, wherein the user information includes location information, preferences, biographic data, previous purchase information, and previous search information. Next, creating a micro-moment profile of the user in real time from the user information, wherein the user information is updated in real time. Then, determining a plurality of micro-moment attributes from the micro-moment profile and searching all content available to the user using the plurality of micro-moment attributes to determine a unique set of search results for the user. Lastly, sending the unique set of search results to an electronic device associated with the user.

Abstract: A system and method comprising a processor configured with an application interface to create hashed and digital signatures for a plurality of users and to assign each hashed and digital signature to a user as a unique public-private key. The system further includes a memory configured to store smart data profile with each user, and the smart data profile is used to monitor communication and consumption of data, information, content, or communication with super-nodes. The network interface is configured to use the public-private key to receive and send data to securely communicate peer-to-peer, peer-to-super-node, or peer-to-server using network or gossip protocols.

Abstract: Techniques for determining data reduction options may include: receiving first data reduction information regarding compression and deduplication of chunks of a data set; determining, in accordance with the first data reduction information for the data set, first settings denoting whether compression and deduplication are enabled or disabled for the data set; receiving, during a first time period when the first settings are effective, writes directed to the data set; receiving second data reduction information regarding compression and deduplication of chunks of the data set modified by writes during the first time period; and determining, in accordance with the second plurality of data reduction statistics for the data set, second settings denoting whether compression and deduplication are enabled or disabled for the data set.

Abstract: A system and method for coding, encrypting, and distributing personalized content with substantial improvements in perceptual quality while reducing coding times, file sizes for storage, bandwidth requirements for distribution and utilization. Incorporating feature selection, extraction, classification, detection, and attribution to facilitate authenticity, feature detection for multi-media communications, providing enhance encrypting and distributing of personalized content in for a myriad of application areas including, but not limited to, medicine, science, robotics. Artificial Intelligence, nanotechnology, quantum computing, biotechnology, the Internet of Things, The Network of Things, fifth-generation wireless technologies (5G), additive manufacturing/3D printing, fully autonomous vehicles, drones, digital education, personalized data, Smart Grids, Smart Cities, and Smart Venues.

Abstract: Techniques for determining data reduction options may include: receiving first data reduction information regarding compression and deduplication of chunks of a data set; determining, in accordance with the first data reduction information for the data set, first settings denoting whether compression and deduplication are enabled or disabled for the data set; receiving, during a first time period when the first settings are effective, writes directed to the data set; receiving second data reduction information regarding compression and deduplication of chunks of the data set modified by writes during the first time period; and determining, in accordance with the second plurality of data reduction statistics for the data set, second settings denoting whether compression and deduplication are enabled or disabled for the data set.

Abstract: A multi-directional compliant shifting mechanism for a multi-speed power tool may couple a movable selector to a power transmission system of the tool, for selecting an operational speed of the multi-speed power tool. The complaint shifting mechanism may provide shifting compliance in a first direction in response to movement of the selector in a first direction, and may provide shifting compliance in a second direction in response to movement of the selector in a second direction. In one example, this multi-directional shifting compliance may be provided by interaction of the selector with a camming surface, in combination with a single compression spring. In another example, this multi-directional shifting compliance may be provided by first and second springs, selectively acting to provide compliance in the first and second directions.

Abstract: A method includes accessing genomic data of from a genomic database; generating, by a processor, a first hash by probabilistically and irreversibly encrypting a first portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence, the first hash projecting the first portion into reduced dimensions such that the first portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence becomes statistically improbable to recover outside the first processor; generating, by the processor, a first cryptogram by deterministically and reversibly encrypting a second portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence; generating, by the processor, a look-up table by using at least the first cryptogram as a key and the first portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence as the value, and transmitting data encoding the first hash and the first cryptogram to one or more processors that are different from the first processor.

Abstract: A survival belt buckle configured to be worn around the user's waist that may make a fire under different environmental conditions. The belt buckle includes a rigid body made of high carbon steel. The body includes a plurality of striking points that when stuck against a flint, chert rock, or quartz produces a spark to ignite dry tinder or other combustible material. On a perimeter edge of the body is a ferrocerium rod that can be used with a steel knife or stone to produce spark. Also, on a perimeter edge of the body is a magnesium bar that produces small shavings that can be ignited. Also, in the rigid body is a magnifying lens used to ignite tinder with sun rays. The belt buckle is waterproof, easily transported and can be use with a knife, hard stone, other metal pieces, or with similar belt buckles worn by others.

Abstract: A method includes accessing genomic data of from a genomic database; generating, by a processor, a first hash by probabilistically and irreversibly encrypting a first portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence, the first hash projecting the first portion into reduced dimensions such that the first portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence becomes statistically improbable to recover outside the first processor; generating, by the processor, a first cryptogram by deterministically and reversibly encrypting a second portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence; generating, by the processor, a look-up table by using at least the first cryptogram as a key and the first portion of the genomic data encoding the first genomic sequence as the value, and transmitting data encoding the first hash and the first cryptogram to one or more processors that are different from the first processor.

Abstract: The Centrally Controlled and Scheduled Automatic Flagpole System offers a fully compliant raising and lowering of flags at dawn, dusk and inclement weather as well as automatically positioning flags at half and full mast as deemed by state, federal or territory laws or executive order. When flags are not able to be flown; the flag will store within the storage box. Those questioning why flag is or is not at half-mast will be informed by a beacon or email distribution list.

Abstract: A fire producing survival belt buckle configured to be worn around the user's waist that may make a fire under different environmental conditions. The belt buckle includes a rigid body made of high carbon steel. The body includes a plurality of sharp striking points that when stuck against a flint, chert rock, or quartz produces a spark to ignite dry tinder or other combustible material. On a perimeter edge of the body is a ferrocerium rod that can be used with a steel knife or stone to produce spark. Also on a perimeter edge of the body is a magnesium bar that produces small shavings that can be ignited. Also in the rigid body is a magnifying lens used to ignite tinders by sun rays. The belt buckle is waterproof, easily transported and can be use with a knife, hard stone, other metal pieces, or with similar belt buckles worn by others.

Abstract: A quick-connect tie down system includes a grip base with a separable C-shaped clamping bracket which is interconnected thereto by a durable strap. A ratchet assembly mounted on the grip base winds the strap onto a spool to draw C-shaped clamping bracket toward a second removable connector to sandwich a portion of an article to a portion of a vehicle or secondary article. Use of one quick-connect tie down system at each end of the article ensures its retention to a vehicle or secondary article. Extension straps are provided to afford added flexibility of usage.