Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for performing an In-Service Software Upgrade (“ISSU”) of a first packet forwarding component (PFC) of a virtual router configured to forward traffic flows for a plurality of session instances within a cloud-based data center. The techniques described herein may retain flow state information throughout the ISSU process without interrupting network traffic flow. In one example, a processor of a plurality of compute nodes within the data center receives a request to perform an ISSU of the first PFC. The processor spawns a second virtual routing agent and a second PFC. The second virtual routing agent synchronizes flow state information with a first virtual routing agent for the virtual router. After synchronizing the flow state information, the virtual router switches from forwarding traffic flows by the first PFC to forwarding traffic flows by the second PFC. The ISSU process deactivates the first virtual router and the first PFC.

Abstract: An advantageous process for pre-treating lignocellulosic biomass to hydrolysable polysaccharide enriched biomass with reduced amount of inhibitors of catalysis comprising steps of: providing a feedstock comprising cellulosic biomass; chopping of cellulosic biomass to have a cellulosic biomass feed material of uniform size; feeding of uniform sized feed material to a horizontal counter current extraction unit; removing excess of water from the feed material obtained from the extraction unit; soaking the extruded feed material obtained from the extraction unit; optionally removing excess of water from the feed material obtained after acid soaking; steam pre-treating the feed material obtained after removing excess of water from the acid soaked feed material; neutralizing the slurry obtained from the steam pre-treating; and optionally saccharifying the neutralized slurry.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for routing and storing files. In an embodiment, a file router system may route files to different geographic locations. This routing may aid in adhering to government regulations pertaining to the archival of files. For example, the file router system may interface with and/or receive files from a cloud computing platform. The file router system may manage the geographic file storage location. The file router system may also determine a file retention plan. The file retention plan may indicate a file retention period. The file router system may transmit the file retention plan to a data storage center located in the geographic file storage location. The file retention plan may further aid in adhering to government regulations.

Abstract: A dispensing device (102) is provided to dispense a designated amount of material on every dose delivery operation. The dispensing device (102) includes a thumb pad (202) and a cam drum (204) that is coupled to the thumb pad (202). The thumb pad (202) is configured to be pulled out towards a proximal end (104) of the dispensing device (102) for setting a dose of a material to be dispensed out and to be pushed in towards a distal end (106) of the dispensing device (102) for delivering the dose. The cam drum (204) includes at least one linear cam profile (402) and at least one helical cam profile (404) that are disposed on a surface of the cam drum (204). The thumb pad (202) is configured to ride on the linear cam profile (402) when setting the dose and on the helical cam profile (404) when delivering the dose.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, a graphical user interface (GUI) is caused to be displayed on a computing device of a user. The GUI can be configured to enable the user to submit an identification of a dataset and at least one configuration parameter. The identification of the data source, the at least one configuration parameter, and the at least one wrangling parameter can be received via the GUI on the computing device. A sampling algorithm can be configured based on the at least one configuration parameter. A sample of data from the dataset can be generated using the configured sampling algorithm. At least one data wrangling operation can be performed on the sample of data based on the at least one wrangling parameter.

Abstract: Techniques for providing high-performance buffer caches for transactional input/output (I/O) systems are disclosed. The techniques include obtaining a first logical creation time of a resource to be acquired by the first transaction during a pre-commit phase of a first transaction with an I/O system. When the first logical creation time exceeds a latest logical creation time from a set of resources previously acquired by the first transaction, the first logical creation time of the resource is compared with an earliest logical termination time from the set of resources. When the first logical creation time of the resource exceeds the earliest logical termination time from the set of resources, a conflict between the resource and the set of resources is detected, and a restart of the first transaction is triggered.

Abstract: A method for managing, by an electronic device, content in an augmented reality (AR) system is provided. The method includes identifying a digital artefact that is used by a first application of an electronic device, executing and displaying an image capturing application to capture images, displaying the digital artefact on a captured image which includes an object of a real world where the digital artefact is displayed on or around the object, and, while the digital artefact is displayed, receiving an user input on at least one of the digital artefact or the object for performing an action associated with the digital artefact.

Abstract: A system integrates a wireless controller into a linear, alternating current-only driver. The system utilizes a light emitting diode driver to maintain a constant current to a light emitting diode when a current controller is operated by a pulse width modulated signal. The pulse width modulated signal to one or more light emitting diode circuits may be modified to reduce flicker, color mix, and temperature tune.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system of intelligent lights together with control devices and sensors communicating over a wireless network, with methods to allow the lights to take actions based on logical combinations of events generated by other devices. The lights can function autonomously as they have built-in functions of logic processing, storage and wireless communications which allow them to receive events and take actions according to the stored logic configuration data. Complete freedom in the grouping of lights as well as association of control devices and sensors to each individual lights is enabled by this system architecture. Seamless communication coverage is enabled by a wireless protocol that allows the light to form a mesh network.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for assessing whether a personnel has complied with sanitation protocols. The system may incorporate wearable tags on each personnel which can communicate with a mesh network to confirm presence of the personnel. In an embodiment, a soap dispenser may be part of the mesh network such that, when the dispenser is activated, a personnel's presence is detected and recorded.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for compressing a three-dimensional (3D) object image represented by point cloud data. The method includes positioning the 3D object image into a plurality of equi-sized cubes for compression; determining 3D local coordinates in each of the plurality of equi-sized cubes and a cube index for each point of the 3D object image positioned in the plurality of equi-sized cubes; generating two-dimensional (2D) image data based on the 3D local coordinates and the cube indexes; and storing the 2D image data in a memory. The 2D image data includes at least one of 2D geometry data, 2D meta data, or 2D color data.

Abstract: An anionic hydrogel based on poly(acrylic acid)-co-poly(oligoethylene glycol monoacrylate) (PAA-co-POEGA) for protein delivery and method of making the same.

Abstract: A surgical stapling system includes a surgical stapling apparatus and a staple cartridge surgical buttress assembly. The surgical stapling apparatus includes a handle assembly, an elongate tubular body extending distally from the handle assembly, and an end effector extending distally from the elongate tubular body. The end effector includes an anvil assembly and a staple cartridge assembly. The staple cartridge surgical buttress assembly includes a surgical buttress and a leash. The surgical buttress includes a body having an annular configuration and legs extending from the body. The body is positioned against a tissue facing surface of the staple cartridge assembly and the legs are positioned against a housing of the staple cartridge assembly. The leash is threaded through at least one of the legs and extends proximally from the surgical buttress towards the handle assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed aspects and embodiments pertain to conserving power usage during an Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) measurement session. For example, a server or other network entity may receive information related to a Discontinuous Reception (DRx) or Connected Mode DRx (CDRx) configuration associated with a user equipment (UE) and provide, to the UE, information related to one or more base stations having Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) occasions that coincide with an OFF state associated with the DRx/CDRx configuration. Alternatively and/or additionally, the UE may receive OTDOA assistance information indicating when certain PRS occasions occur and a serving base station or other network entity may provide the UE with a DRx/CDRx configuration having an OFF state that coincides with the PRS occasions. As such, the DRx/CDRx parameters may be exploited to substantially reduce or eliminate measurement gaps and conserve power usage during an OTDOA session.

Abstract: A method for storing large amounts of data on a wireless device, said method comprising the steps of placing a wireless device on a wireless transmission unit; initializing the wireless device for transmission of data; authenticating the wireless device with an associated account or profile; verifying the storage capacity of the wireless device; determining what wireless standard is implemented by the device; and transmitting data to the wireless device; whereby the transmitted information may be later viewed and or accessed locally from the wireless device.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring health of equipment. One step of the method includes securing a plurality of sensor modules on to a plurality of pieces of equipment. Each sensor module is secured on to a separate piece of equipment. An additional step includes generating, by each sensor module, sensor data related to the piece of equipment on to which the sensor module is secured. The sensor data includes vibration data for the piece of equipment, temperature data for the piece of equipment, and temperature data for a location exterior to the piece of equipment. An additional step includes processing, by each sensor module, the sensor data generated by the sensor module into a data packet, with the data packet including the sensor data. An additional step includes transmitting the data packet from each sensor module to a gateway over a local communications network. A further step includes transmitting the sensor data from the gateway to a server device.

Abstract: Techniques for providing high-performance buffer caches for transactional input/output (I/O) systems are disclosed. The techniques include obtaining a first logical creation time of a resource to be acquired by the first transaction during a pre-commit phase of a first transaction with an I/O system. When the first logical creation time exceeds a latest logical creation time from a set of resources previously acquired by the first transaction, the first logical creation time of the resource is compared with an earliest logical termination time from the set of resources. When the first logical creation time of the resource exceeds the earliest logical termination time from the set of resources, a conflict between the resource and the set of resources is detected, and a restart of the first transaction is triggered.

Abstract: Disclosed herein a unique cell line system to generate a novel bovine adenovirus vector that provides more gene insertion capabilities and better immunogenicity for inserted antigens. The unique cell line is used for generating and growing of the new adenovirus vectors for gene delivery or recombinant vaccine production.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semi-conducting biogenic hybrid catalyst capable of reducing CO2 into fuel precursors. Specifically, the present application involves a method for bio-assisted conversion of CO2 to fuel precursors using said semiconducting biogenic hybrid catalyst in batch and continuous mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation to stabilize lignocellulolytic enzyme mixture. This invention in particular relates to a formulation composed of lignocellulolytic enzyme with critical dosages of molasses either with petrochemical waste or glycerol as an additive to improve enzyme stability in a synergistic manner.