Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that receives requests from an open access provider to validate an address, and provides a product qualification, and handles product orders and service activation for a service provider of a fiber network, using application programming interfaces (APIs) for qualification and customer provisioning applications. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An air vent control system comprises a directional air flow component mounted on a first axis within a first housing, and a second housing defining an inner space in which the first housing is mounted. A first motor moves the directional air flow component to an angular position within the first housing, and a second motor pivots the first housing contained within the second housing. A front and rear opening allows air flow in a direction from the rear opening to the front opening. A main controller sets the angular position of the directional air flow component on the first axis, and the angular position of the first housing on the second axis. The respective positions of the directional air flow component relative to the first housing and the first housing relative to the second housing selectively regulate the direction of airflow discharged.

Abstract: A tracker module is provided that includes a module laminate, and an integrated circuit disposed at the module laminate. The integrated circuit includes at least one switch included in a pre-regulator circuit; at least one switch included in a switched-capacitor circuit; at least one switch included in an output switching circuit; and a digital control circuit. In plan view of the module laminate, at least one of the at least one switch included in the output switching circuit; or the digital control circuit is disposed between the at least one switch included in the pre-regulator circuit and the at least one switch included in the switched-capacitor circuit.

Abstract: A sleeve for a container, such as a water bottle, that is configured in a manner that secures the container or that may be positioned on its side where it functions as a container itself, such as a bowl.

Abstract: A sleeve for a container, such as a water bottle, that is configured in a manner that secures the container or that may be positioned on its side where it functions as a container itself, such as a bowl.

Abstract: A sleeve for a container, such as a water bottle, that is configured in a manner that secures the container or that may be positioned on its side where it functions as a container itself, such as a bowl.

Abstract: A rear view mirror having one motor rotating the viewing angle of the mirror about the vertical axis and one motor rotating the viewing angle of the mirror about the horizontal axis, both motors working in unison to provide a multitude of viewing angles for the user, the motors controlled by user requests by way of manually adjusting a trackball or joystick type controller, creating a safer driving experience by removing the need to have one's hand between the users eyes and the mirror while driving.

Abstract: In one aspect, a charging device includes a plug, a platform defining one or more planar surfaces, a leg having a bottom end coupled to the plug and a top end coupled to the platform with a length measured between the top and bottom ends and a minimum width that is less than one-third of a width of the platform, and one or more chargers. The plug is configured to be received into a receptacle on a wall such that the one or more chargers are in electrical communication with the receptacle, the leg extends between the receptacle and the platform along the wall, and the platform projects outwardly from the wall such that each of the one or more planar surfaces is substantially perpendicular to the wall and the width of the platform is substantially parallel to the wall. Other aspects and features are described.

Abstract: In one aspect, a charging device includes a plug, a platform defining one or more planar surfaces, a leg having a bottom end coupled to the plug and a top end coupled to the platform with a length measured between the top and bottom ends and a minimum width that is less than one-third of a width of the platform, and one or more chargers. The plug is configured to be received into a receptacle on a wall such that the one or more chargers are in electrical communication with the receptacle, the leg extends between the receptacle and the platform along the wall, and the platform projects outwardly from the wall such that each of the one or more planar surfaces is substantially perpendicular to the wall and the width of the platform is substantially parallel to the wall. Other aspects and features are described.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a sole having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a top member having an outer surface and an inner surface and mounted on the sole. The top member and sole to together define a space for receiving a foot, and the top member further comprises an opening. A fastener is provided in the top member and extends from the opening and continues over the top member such that a portion of the top member is movable between a first position in which the space is substantially closed and a second position in which a portion of the top member is folded back from the sole to provide access to the space, and further comprising areas with controllable expansion to accommodate an ankle or foot brace.

Abstract: An illustrative method includes a data protection system detecting a data corruption event that impacts data stored within a storage element of a storage system, identifying one or more attributes associated with the storage element, and determining, based on the one or more attributes associated with the storage element, a recovery plan for the storage element, the recovery plan specifying one or more operations configured to recover the data stored within the storage element from the data corruption event.

Abstract: Virtual machine server clusters are managed using self-healing and dynamic optimization to achieve closed-loop automation. The technique uses adaptive thresholding to develop actionable quality metrics for benchmarking and anomaly detection. Real-time analytics are used to determine the root cause of KPI violations and to locate impact areas. Self-healing and dynamic optimization rules are able to automatically correct common issues via no-touch automation in which finger-pointing between operations staff is prevalent, resulting in consolidation, flexibility and reduced deployment time.

Abstract: A spring compression system for shoes that functions much like a car's suspension in absorbing the shock and impact that occurs when shoes contact the ground. Wherein form is the most important element of shoes and function is a distant afterthought, the ergonomically poor design of shoes desperately require the healthier environment for the wearer a spring compression system would offer with the additional ability to be adjusted to suit the weight of the wearer as well as the level of shock absorption desired.

Abstract: Virtual machine server clusters are managed using self-healing and dynamic optimization to achieve closed-loop automation. The technique uses adaptive thresholding to develop actionable quality metrics for benchmarking and anomaly detection. Real-time analytics are used to determine the root cause of KPI violations and to locate impact areas. Self-healing and dynamic optimization rules are able to automatically correct common issues via no-touch automation in which finger-pointing between operations staff is prevalent, resulting in consolidation, flexibility and reduced deployment time.

Abstract: A pedal slider assembly that allows for a normal pedal affixed to a normal bicycle to slide laterally outwardly away from the bicycle frame and back inwardly towards the bicycle frame allowing the rider to find their bodies natural pedal placement as it travels through the rotational pedaling path based on their specific skeletal structure restrictions, (those being the width of an individual's hips, knees, and ankles) as those positions dictate the center line of the user and as those positions are directly affected by the pedal relationship to the center line of the bicycle frame, additionally there is a multitude of lateral movement length options for the rider to utilize to garner specific exercise benefits.

Abstract: An illustrative method includes a data protection system detecting a data corruption event that impacts data stored within a storage element of a storage system, identifying one or more attributes associated with the storage element, and determining, based on the one or more attributes associated with the storage element, a recovery plan for the storage element, the recovery plan specifying one or more operations configured to recover the data stored within the storage element from the data corruption event.

Abstract: A pedal slider assembly that allows for a normal pedal affixed to a normal bicycle to slide laterally outwardly away from the bicycle frame and back inwardly towards the bicycle frame allowing the rider to find their bodies natural pedal placement as it travels through the rotational pedaling path based on their specific skeletal structure restrictions, (those being the width of an individual's hips, knees, and ankles) as those positions dictate the center line of the user and as those positions are directly affected by the pedal relationship to the center line of the bicycle frame, additionally there is a multitude of lateral movement length options for the rider to utilize to garner specific exercise benefits.

Abstract: Virtual machine server clusters are managed using self-healing and dynamic optimization to achieve closed-loop automation. The technique uses adaptive thresholding to develop actionable quality metrics for benchmarking and anomaly detection. Real-time analytics are used to determine the root cause of KPI violations and to locate impact areas. Self-healing and dynamic optimization rules are able to automatically correct common issues via no-touch automation in which finger-pointing between operations staff is prevalent, resulting in consolidation, flexibility and reduced deployment time.

Abstract: Virtual machine server clusters are managed using self-healing and dynamic optimization to achieve closed-loop automation. The technique uses adaptive thresholding to develop actionable quality metrics for benchmarking and anomaly detection. Real-time analytics are used to determine the root cause of KPI violations and to locate impact areas. Self-healing and dynamic optimization rules are able to automatically correct common issues via no-touch automation in which finger-pointing between operations staff is prevalent, resulting in consolidation, flexibility and reduced deployment time.

Abstract: Virtual machine server clusters are managed using self-healing and dynamic optimization to achieve closed-loop automation. The technique uses adaptive thresholding to develop actionable quality metrics for benchmarking and anomaly detection. Real-time analytics are used to determine the root cause of KPI violations and to locate impact areas. Self-healing and dynamic optimization rules are able to automatically correct common issues via no-touch automation in which finger-pointing between operations staff is prevalent, resulting in consolidation, flexibility and reduced deployment time.