Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a clutch assembly (100) for handling a container, and an associated method for using the clutch assembly. The clutch assembly includes a shaft (102) configured to rotate in a first direction and a second direction, opposite from the first direction. The clutch assembly further includes a clutch coupled to a first end of the shaft. The clutch includes at least two rollers (108) configured to move into a first position, extending radially beyond a periphery of the clutch, and out of the first position, extending radially flush with or inward from the periphery of the clutch.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to techniques for performing multi-transmission and reception point operation in a wireless communication system. A plurality of transmission control indication states may be indicated for future use, e.g., using one or more separately identified lists. A subset of the indicated states may be activated. One or more states of the subset may be used for performing multi-transmission and reception point operation in a single downlink control information mode.

Abstract: A shoe saver, for reducing the wear on the foot used for the gas and brake pedals when driving. The shoe saver includes a base shaped similarly to the back of the sole of a shoe, and a vertical portion following the arc of the heel but not the remainder of the base. A strap is used to hold the shoe saver to the ankle of the user.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus and a method for processing data are disclosed. The data processing apparatus comprises: multithreaded processing circuitry to perform processing operations of a plurality of micro-threads, each micro-thread operating in a corresponding execution context defining an architectural state. Thread control circuitry collects runtime data indicative of a performance metric relating to the processing operations. Decoder circuitry is responsive to a detach instruction in a first micro-thread of instructions executed in a first execution context defining a first architectural state, the detach instruction specifying an address, to provide detach control signals to the thread control circuitry.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media provide resilient space cloud architectures. A device includes a distributed, disrupted, disconnected and denied D4 enabled satellite configured for D4 operations in a mesh network of D4 enabled satellites, the D4 enabled satellite comprising virtual network functions (VNFs), a network virtual function orchestrator (NFVO), and a software defined network (SDN) controller configured for secure VNF-VNF or VNF-ground communications.

Abstract: Ammonia-based photocatalytic reactor systems and methods are provided. Example features include coolant-circulation systems utilizing water and/or ammonia as a coolant for removing heat generated by LEDs comprising part of a photocatalytic reactor, a single compressor before the photoreactor inlet compressing ammonia gas anywhere from 1-113.4 Bar at Room temperature to 132.4 C, eliminating the need for second compressor and a choice for optimized reactor conversion, with temperature and pressure chosen to maintain the gas phase while appropriate for downstream separation, storing ammonia either from ?33 C to room temperature and from atmospheric pressure to 113.

Abstract: A processing system identifies a set of collaborators corresponding to a user, as well as a target location corresponding to the user. The processing system identifies desk capacity and availability and ranks suggestions for available desks based upon the collaborators and the target location. The processing system detects user interaction with the ranked list of suggestions and interacts with a reservation system to allocate a desk resource to the user based on the user interaction with the suggestions.

Abstract: A visual inspection posable invertebrate robot (VIPIR) borescope camera system can inspect components in difficult to reach locations. The system enables dexterous robotic inspection of worksites and areas that were heretofore impossible to inspect via extravehicular activities (EVA) and fixed situational awareness cameras. VIPIR may include: (1) a main drive assembly; (2) a reel system; (3) a video borescope assembly (VBA); (4) an enhanced motorized zoom lens (EMZL); (5) a fixed camera assembly (FCA); (6) a support structure; and/or (7) a main electronics box (MEB).

Abstract: A method and a system for using machine learning technology to optimize a scheduling strategy for establishing contact with a customer are provided. The method includes: receiving a data set that relates to a customer account; analyzing the data set to determine at least one proposed schedule for an attempt to contact the customer; and generating, based on a result of the analysis, a report that includes the proposed schedule. The analysis may be performed by applying a machine learning model that is trained by using historical data that relates to interactions associated with the customer.

Abstract: A method collects and presents hierarchical data. The method includes receiving objective user inputs applied to a set of objective objects of a set of objects, receiving topic user inputs applied to a set of topic objects of the set of objects, and receiving settlement user inputs applied to a set of settlement objects of the set of objects. The method further includes applying a guidance categorization model to a guidance object of the set of topic objects to a generate a guidance label for the guidance object, applying a blocker categorization model to a blocker object of the set of topic objects to generate a blocker label for the blocker object, and applying a diagram metrics model to the set of objects to generate diagram metrics data. The method further includes presenting a topic diagram using the guidance label, the blocker label, and the diagram metrics data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for privacy-enhanced, biometrics-based authentication is provided. The embodiment may include capturing credential information on a credential medium and biometric information for a user, each provided by the user, by one or more information capture devices. The embodiment may also include identifying a hash stored on the credential medium based on the captured credential information. The embodiment may further include calculating, locally, a hash of the biometric information using a preconfigured hashing algorithm. The embodiment may also include, in response to the identified hash matching the calculated hash, authenticating the user.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the growth of and/or preventing the formation of a microbial biofilm are disclosed. The composition comprises an antimicrobial SMR peptide comprising an HIV-1 SMRwt peptide and a cell penetrating peptide (CPP) domain. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more other antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), antibiotics, matrix-inhibiting compounds, matrix-disaggregating compounds, quorum sensing inhibitors, or a combination thereof. In other embodiments, the compositions are used for impregnating or coating an article and/or material surface with the composition to render it less prone to microbial infections.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the growth of and/or preventing the formation of a microbial biofilm are disclosed. The composition comprises an antimicrobial SMR peptide comprising an HIV-1 SMRwt peptide and a cell penetrating peptide (CPP) domain. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more other antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), antibiotics, matrix-inhibiting compounds, matrix-disaggregating compounds, quorum sensing inhibitors, or a combination thereof. In other embodiments, the compositions are used for impregnating or coating an article and/or material surface with the composition to render it less prone to microbial infections.

Abstract: The present application relates to methods of producing exosomes. The application also provides a method for preparing a protein composition comprising culturing an exosome-producing cell expressing a Nef-fusion protein comprising a Nef-derived peptide fused to a protein of interest; isolating exosomes from the exosome-producing cell culture; and purifying the protein of interest from the isolated exosomes. The application further discloses compositions that comprise exosomes containing the Nef-fusion protein, as well as methods of using the Nef-fusion protein and exosomes containing the Nef-fusion protein.

Abstract: A cable panel rack includes: a center frame portion; and distribution cable management and bottom cable portions configured to be attached to the center frame portion. The center frame portion is configured to be attached at a first portion of the bottom cable portion when the distribution cable management portion is attached to a first side of the center frame portion, and the center frame portion is configured to be attached at a second portion of the bottom cable portion when the distribution cable management portion is attached to a second side of the center frame portion, so as to permit a user to select and/or change a configuration of the cable panel rack at an installation location without disconnecting cables from the cable panels in the center rack frame portion.

Abstract: A method for training a machine learning model using information pertaining to characteristics of upload activity performed at one or more client devices includes generating first training input including (i) information identifying, for each of the application categories, a frequency of upload activity that corresponds to uploading first amounts of data during a specified time interval. The method includes generating a first target output that indicates whether the frequency of upload activity that corresponds to uploading the first amounts of data corresponds to malicious or non-malicious upload activity. The method includes providing the training data to train the machine learning model on (i) a set of training inputs including the first training input, and (ii) a set of target outputs including the first target output.

Abstract: A system and method for sizing defects in solid structures using guided waves. The system includes a magnetostrictive-strip EMAT transducer comprising at least one biasing static magnetic field, at least one RF coil for fixed-wavelength measurements, at least one RF coil for variable-wavelength measurements, and a strip of highly magnetostrictive material that is coupled with the structure. The fixed-wavelength RF coil permits obtaining measurements of amplitude and frequency content of signals reflected and/or attenuated when traveling through the structure which are used to estimate the size and geometry of any defects in this structure. The variable-wavelength RF coil permits recording the frequencies that are cut off or pass through the structure to also estimate the size of any defects in the structure. The fixed-wavelength sizing and geometry assessment is used to determine whether the variable-wavelength estimate is valid.

Abstract: A method for training a machine learning model using information pertaining to characteristics of upload activity performed at one or more client devices includes generating first training input including (i) information identifying, for each of a plurality of application categories, data categories pertaining to first amounts of data uploaded from the client device during a specified time interval. The method includes generating a first target output that indicates whether the data categories corresponding to the first amounts of data correspond to malicious or non-malicious upload activity. The method includes providing the training data to train the machine learning model on (i) a set of training inputs including the first training input, and (ii) a set of target outputs including the first target output.

Abstract: A configurable multi-sensor analog input may be utilized to connect a power system sensor to an intelligent electronic device. The configurable multi-sensor analog input may include an input port comprising a plurality of input pins and configured to receive electrical signals from one of a plurality of types of power system sensors. The configurable multi-sensor analog input may additionally include a plurality of input channels, each of the plurality of input channels coupled to a subset of the input pins, wherein the subset of input pins in electrical communication with of the plurality of types of power system sensors power system sensor is configured to selectively activate one of the plurality of input channels. A multiplexer may be in electrical communication with the plurality of input channels and configured to select an output based on the subset of input pins in electrical communication with one of the plurality of types of power system sensors.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus and a method for processing data are disclosed. The data processing apparatus comprises: multithreaded processing circuitry to perform processing operations of a plurality of micro-threads, each micro-thread operating in a corresponding execution context defining an architectural state. Thread control circuitry collects runtime data indicative of a performance metric relating to the processing operations. Decoder circuitry is responsive to a detach instruction in a first micro-thread of instructions executed in a first execution context defining a first architectural state, the detach instruction specifying an address, to provide detach control signals to the thread control circuitry.