Abstract: In some examples, a method includes obtaining, by a computing device operated by a data center provider for a data center, from a first customer of the data center provider, order information comprising a set of parameters defining an interconnection within the data center between a first customer network of the first customer and a second customer network of a second customer of the data center provider, wherein the first customer network and the second customer network are co-located in the data center; sending, by the computing device to the second customer, a communication comprising a unique identifier that maps to the set of parameters; and outputting, by the computing device, an indication of authorization for the interconnection based upon an authorization directive from the second customer, the authorization directive comprising the unique identifier.

Abstract: A portioning system includes a foodstuff supply unit, a multi-joint robot, and a control device. The multi-joint robot gripes an object that is a gripping object. The control device controls an action of the multi-joint robot. The multi-joint robot, under control of the control device, inserts a gripping member included in a hand of the multi-joint robot into the object, from a surface of the object to a depth at which a physical quantity of the object is estimated to be a predetermined amount, and grips the object.

Abstract: A package comprising a substrate, a first integrated device coupled to a first surface of the substrate, and a second integrated device coupled to a second surface of the substrate. The substrate includes a dielectric layer and a plurality of interconnects. The plurality of interconnects includes a first plurality of interconnects configured as a first inductor and a second plurality of interconnects configured as a second inductor. The first integrated device is configured to be coupled to the first inductor. The second integrated device is configured to be coupled to the second inductor. The second integrated device is configured to tune the first inductor through the second inductor.

Abstract: In some examples, a method includes obtaining, by a computing device operated by a data center provider for a data center, from a first customer of the data center provider, order information comprising a set of parameters defining an interconnection within the data center between a first customer network of the first customer and a second customer network of a second customer of the data center provider, wherein the first customer network and the second customer network are co-located in the data center; sending, by the computing device to the second customer, a communication comprising a unique identifier that maps to the set of parameters; and outputting, by the computing device, an indication of authorization for the interconnection based upon an authorization directive from the second customer, the authorization directive comprising the unique identifier.

Abstract: A method includes presenting a graphical user interface to a user, where the graphical user interface identifies multiple slots that are configured to be coupled to multiple input/output (I/O) modules. The method also includes receiving, from the user via the graphical user interface, information defining a slot assembly data map. The slot assembly data map identifies data offsets and data sizes associated with the I/O modules. The data offsets and the data sizes identify where data can be sent to or received from the multiple I/O modules over a single logical connection. The method further includes using the data offsets and the data sizes of the slot assembly data map to provide data to or receive data from one or more of the I/O modules over the single logical connection.

Abstract: Communications interface systems and methods for industrial process and manufacturing control. A first infrastructure supports a group of downloadable server protocol applications and a group of downloadable client protocol applications. A second infrastructure supports a group of pluggable hardware interfaces that connect with an underlying communications network. Additionally, a common infrastructure can be configured, which includes a manager and data aggregation layer that connects to and communicates with the group of downloadable server protocol applications and the group of downloadable client protocol applications. The common infrastructure manages and aggregates data between the first infrastructure and the second infrastructure and creates new interface features by plugging in new and/or available components in multiple form factors.

Abstract: In general, this disclosure describes techniques for hierarchical management of co-location facility assets and permissions. For example, techniques are described for managing permissions for sub-customer access to reseller assets of a co-location facility, where the sub-customers are customers of the reseller. The techniques as described herein may, as a result, enable customers that become resellers to assign assets of the cloud exchange and manage sub-customer permissions to those assigned assets, including sub-customer orderings and/or access of assets associated with one or more geographically distinct co-location facilities and port-level assets.

Abstract: A method of dynamically establishing a communication connection for mobile equipment (ME) to a process controller of an industrial processing facility (IPF) configured to run an industrial process. The process controller has a computing device includes a processor with a memory storing a different ME classes including a first ME class that the ME is in. The computing device is configured to implement dynamic establishment of a communication connection for ME to the process controller, including reading a representation of a first industrial protocol for the ME while docked at the process controller, translating the representation into a first industrial protocol address, and setting the first industrial protocol address as a first configuration instance in its industrial protocol infrastructure block to render the ME an attached ME. After undocking the ME, the process controller communicates with the ME while controlling the industrial process.

Abstract: Laminated carbon-carbon composites can be used as an ablative material, but they are often prone to delamination under thermally induced interlaminar shear and tension. Graded carbon-carbon composites with a sacrificial or ablative layer that is integral with one or more underlying layers and not fully dense can address these issues and provide other advantages. Such graded carbon-carbon composites can include a densified base layer containing a first portion of a carbonaceous matrix, and an outer ablative layer that is integral with the densified base layer and contains a second portion of the carbonaceous matrix. The carbonaceous matrix in the densified base layer has a first porosity, and the carbonaceous matrix in the outer ablative layer has a second porosity that is higher than that of the densified base layer. Methods for forming graded carbon-carbon composites can include heating a partially densified base layer and a carbonaceous matrix precursor above a carbonization temperature.

Abstract: A method of dynamically establishing a communication connection for mobile equipment (ME) to a process controller of an industrial processing facility (IPF) configured to run an industrial process. The process controller has a computing device includes a processor with a memory storing a different ME classes including a first ME class that the ME is in. The computing device is configured to implement dynamic establishment of a communication connection for ME to the process controller, including reading a representation of a first industrial protocol for the ME while docked at the process controller, translating the representation into a first industrial protocol address, and setting the first industrial protocol address as a first configuration instance in its industrial protocol infrastructure block to render the ME an attached ME. After undocking the ME, the process controller communicates with the ME while controlling the industrial process.

Abstract: Communications interface systems and methods for industrial process and manufacturing control. A first infrastructure supports a group of downloadable server protocol applications and a group of downloadable client protocol applications. A second infrastructure supports a group of pluggable hardware interfaces that connect with an underlying communications network. Additionally, a common infrastructure can be configured, which includes a manager and data aggregation layer that connects to and communicates with the group of downloadable server protocol applications and the group of downloadable client protocol applications. The common infrastructure manages and aggregates data between the first infrastructure and the second infrastructure and creates new interface features by plugging in new and/or available components in multiple form factors.

Abstract: A method includes presenting a graphical user interface to a user, where the graphical user interface identifies multiple slots that are configured to be coupled to multiple input/output (I/O) modules. The method also includes receiving, from the user via the graphical user interface, information defining a slot assembly data map. The slot assembly data map identifies data offsets and data sizes associated with the I/O modules. The data offsets and the data sizes identify where data can be sent to or received from the multiple I/O modules over a single logical connection. The method further includes using the data offsets and the data sizes of the slot assembly data map to provide data to or receive data from one or more of the I/O modules over the single logical connection.

Abstract: A method (100) of generating on-demand device templates for integrating a controller controllable (CC) device with a process controller in a processing plant. A device description for the CC device is obtained (101) including a list of device parameters, connection details for communications including assembly structures, and a mapping of the device parameters into the assembly structures or the device description. Using a device template generating algorithm a custom device template is generated (102) for the CC device (i) by modifying an existing device template to include at least one modification or (ii) from the device description.

Abstract: A removable corner guard is provided. The removable corner guard is especially suitable for protecting the corners of, for example, control tables or tool boxes from deformations and from scratches. Further, the corner guard may be used as decorative addition to an otherwise plain control table or tool box. The device has a semi-rigid rubber housing which covers securing anchors having an internal skeleton. An extended ridge on a lower end of the corner guard locks the corner guard at the lower end of the edge of the control table. The corner guard may be adjusted to fit control tables or tool boxes of various sizes. A non-slip textured exterior surface may allow for the device to be easily transported.

Abstract: A method for identifying non stuck-at faults in a read-only memory (ROM) includes generating a golden value of a victim cell, providing a fault-specific pattern through an aggressor cell, generating a test reading of the victim cell in response to the provided fault-specific pattern, and determining whether the ROM has at least one non stuck-at fault. The determination is based on a comparison of the golden value and the test reading of the victim cell.

Abstract: A system and a method for diagnosis flow for a read-only memory (ROM) includes determining whether a window of the ROM is faulty, based on a pre-computed signature and a computed signature corresponding to the window. Based on the determination, the size of the window is reduced to form at least two reduced windows. It is further ascertained whether the at least two reduced windows are faulty based on pre-computed signatures corresponding to the at least two reduced windows and computed signatures corresponding to the at least two reduced windows.

Abstract: A removable corner guard is provided. The removable corner guard is especially suitable for protecting the corners of, for example, control tables or tool boxes from deformations and from scratches. Further, the corner guard may be used as decorative addition to an otherwise plain control table or tool box. The device has a semi-rigid rubber housing which covers securing anchors having an internal skeleton. An extended ridge on a lower end of the corner guard locks the corner guard at the lower end of the edge of the control table. The corner guard may be adjusted to fit control tables or tool boxes of various sizes. A non-slip textured exterior surface may allow for the device to be easily transported.

Abstract: A method (100) of generating on-demand device templates for integrating a controller controllable (CC) device with a process controller in a processing plant. A device description for the CC device is obtained (101) including a list of device parameters, connection details for communications including assembly structures, and a mapping of the device parameters into the assembly structures or the device description. Using a device template generating algorithm a custom device template is generated (102) for the CC device (i) by modifying an existing device template to include at least one modification or (ii) from the device description.

Abstract: A method for identifying non stuck-at faults in a read-only memory (ROM) includes generating a golden value of a victim cell, providing a fault-specific pattern through an aggressor cell, generating a test reading of the victim cell in response to the provided fault-specific pattern, and determining whether the ROM has at least one non stuck-at fault. The determination is based on a comparison of the golden value and the test reading of the victim cell.

Abstract: A method for identifying non stuck-at faults in a read-only memory (ROM) includes generating a golden value of a victim cell, providing a fault-specific pattern through an aggressor cell, generating a test reading of the victim cell in response to the provided fault-specific pattern, and determining whether the ROM has at least one non stuck-at fault. The determination is based on a comparison of the golden value and the test reading of the victim cell.