Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs encoded on computer storage medium, for identifying a classification of a first device; comparing the classification of the first device with a device classification listing for zones of control; determining that the classification of the first device matches i) the device classification listing for a first zone of control and ii) the device classification listing for a second zone of control; identifying a classification of a second device; comparing the classification of the second device with i) the device classification listing for the first zone of control and ii) the device classification listing for the second zone of control; determining that both i) the classification of the first device and ii) the classification of the second device matches the device classification listing for only the first zone of control; identifying a gateway of the first zone of control as managing the first and second devices.

Abstract: Shroud assemblies and methods for cooling gas turbine engine shrouds are provided. For example, a shroud assembly comprises a shroud segment having hot and cold side portions. The hot side portion faces a gas flow path, and the cold side portion faces a cooling fluid flow path. The shroud assembly further comprises a shroud hanger for mounting the shroud segment in the gas turbine engine. The shroud hanger includes a conduit for receipt of a flow of cooling fluid that defines an outlet configured for the flow of cooling fluid to exit the conduit substantially tangential to the cold side portion of the shroud segment. The shroud and shroud hanger together define an annular cavity that forms the cooling fluid flow path, and fluid exits a plurality of conduits defined in the shroud hanger into the cavity substantially tangential to the shroud cold side to cool the shroud cold side.

Abstract: A ceiling fan hanger assembly includes a mount plate with a pair of plate extensions and a downrod having a pair of spaced downrod extensions. A connector bracket pivotally couples to the plate extensions to define a first pivot axis and pivotally couples to the downrod extensions to define a second pivot axis different than the first pivot axis.

Abstract: An air-impermeable water vapor transport membrane comprises an active layer on a microporous polymeric substrate. The active layer comprises a polyethylene-oxide containing copolymer and a polar protic solvent in an amount of about 3% to about 100% of copolymer weight in the active layer. Molecules of the protic solvent are bonded to the copolymer. The polar protic solvent reduces temperature-dependent variability in the water-vapor permeability of the membrane.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article with biocompostable properties, such as a baby diaper, adult incontinence product, or a feminine hygiene pad. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a biocompostable absorbent sanitary article with a high degree of biocompostability. The sanitary article comprises, in one embodiment, at least a top layer, a back layer, and absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core includes a superabsorbent polymer, and wherein at least the superabsorbent polymer is biocompostable.

Abstract: A cylindrical bottle cutter apparatuses, systems and methods of using the same comprise a hollow cylindrical body comprising a slot within which a slidable spring-loaded blade is positioned. A bottle is placed within the cylindrical body, and the blade is positioned in the slot at the desired height to circumferentially cut the bottle when the blade is pushed against the bottle and the bottle is rotated within the cylindrical body.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for handling real-world light sources in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting implementation, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to: detect a real-world light source using a sensor mounted on a Head-Mounted Device (HMD); identify a property of the real-world light source; and indicate the property to a rendering engine during execution of an xR application, where the rendering engine is configured to render an image for display by the HMD based on the property.

Abstract: Systems and methods for scalable gesture and eye-gaze tracking in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: monitor utilization of an IHS resource; capture an image of a gesture performed by a user wearing a Head-Mounted Device (HMD) during an xR application; and generate a feature vector usable to identify the gesture based upon the image, wherein the feature vector has a maximum number of features selected based upon the IHS resource utilization.

Abstract: Techniques for switching among disparate Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) methods in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a host processor and a memory coupled to the host processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon available that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: identify a plurality of SLAM devices available to a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality (xR) application, wherein each of the plurality of SLAM devices implements a corresponding one of a plurality of SLAM methods; designate a primary SLAM method among the plurality of SLAM methods; and use the primary SLAM method to execute the xR application.

Abstract: Techniques for switching among disparate Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) methods in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a host processor and a memory coupled to the host processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon available that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: identify a plurality of SLAM devices available to a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality (xR) application, wherein each of the plurality of SLAM devices implements a corresponding one of a plurality of SLAM methods; designate a primary SLAM method among the plurality of SLAM methods; and use the primary SLAM method to execute the xR application.

Abstract: Systems and methods for scalable Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a host processor; and a memory coupled to the host processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: select a subset of landmarks comprising fewer than all landmarks detected in a physical environment; and manage utilization of an IHS resource during execution of a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality application using the subset of landmarks to the exclusion of other landmarks.

Abstract: A heat and humidity exchanger has example application in exchanging heat and water vapor between fresh air entering a building and air being vented from the building. The heat and humidity exchanger has a self-supporting core formed from layered sheets of a moisture-permeable material. Plenums are arranged to direct fluid streams into and out of the core. The plenums may be on opposing sides of the core to permit counterflow exchange of heat and water vapor.

Abstract: A bottle cutter apparatus, systems and methods of using the same are provided. Specifically, the bottle cutter apparatus comprises a stage for holding a bottle and a rotatable arm having a blade thereon for scoring a glass bottle, or any glass tubular item. The stage is modular and movable, thereby accommodating different sized bottles thereon for precise scoring with the arm and blade.

Abstract: A motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a rear bumper including a section configured to support a license plate, a spare tire carrier, and a light assembly mounted to the spare tire carrier. The light assembly is configured to illuminate the section of the rear bumper. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bottle cutter apparatus, systems and methods of using the same are provided. Specifically, the bottle cutter apparatus comprises a stage for holding a bottle and a rotatable arm having a blade thereon for scoring a glass bottle, or any glass tubular item. The stage is modular and movable, thereby accommodating different sized bottles thereon for precise scoring with the arm and blade.

Abstract: A heat and humidity exchanger has example application in exchanging heat and water vapor between fresh air entering a building and air being vented from the building. The heat and humidity exchanger has a self-supporting core formed from layered sheets of a moisture-permeable material. Plenums are arranged to direct fluid streams into and out of the core. The plenums may be on opposing sides of the core to permit counterflow exchange of heat and water vapor.

Abstract: Water vapor transport membranes for ERV and other water vapor transport applications are provided. The membranes include a substrate and an air impermeable selective layer coated on the substrate, the selective layer including a cellulose derivative and a sulfonated polyaryletherketone. In some embodiments the sulfonated polyaryletherketone is in a cation form and/or the selective layer includes sPEEK and CA in an sPEEK:CA (wt.:wt.) ratio in the range of about 7:3 to 2:3. Methods for making such membranes are provided. The methods include applying a coating solution/dispersion to a substrate and allowing the coating solution/dispersion to dry to form an air impermeable selective layer on the substrate, the coating solution/dispersion including a cellulose derivative and a sulfonated polyarylether ketone. In some embodiments the sulfonated polyaryletherketone is in a cation form and/or the coating solution/dispersion includes sPEEK and CA in an sPEEK:CA (wt.:wt.) ratio in the range of about 7:3 to 2:3.

Abstract: A system for preforming mid-method instrumentation includes a processor; a memory: and one or more modules stored in the memory and executable by a processor to perform operations including: obtain bytecode representation of an application; identify a method in the bytecode including a beginning and an end of the method; identify lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the identified method; identify one or more of the lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the method to instrument with one or more interceptors; during runtime of the application, instrument the identified one or more of the lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the identified method by apply the one or more interceptors; and daring the runtime of the application, receive information associated with the instrumented one or more lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the method.

Abstract: A system for performing mid-method instrumentation includes a processor; a memory; and one or more modules stored in the memory and executable by a processor to perform operations including: obtain bytecode representation of an application; identify a method in the bytecode including a beginning and an end of the method; identify lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the identified method; identify one or more of the lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the method to instrument with one or more interceptors; during runtime of the application, instrument the identified one or more of the lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the identified method by apply the one or more interceptors; and during the runtime of the application, receive information associated with the instrumented one or more lines of bytecode between the beginning and the end of the method.

Abstract: Packing tape dispenser insert apparatuses comprise a housing having a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side, a storage area within the housing, and a tab for engaging at least one slot within a handle of a packing tape dispenser. Systems and methods are further provided.