Abstract: An infant play mat with a flexible central mat portion having a fabric surface that forms a first infant play area and including multiple flexible flaps extending from straight edges of the play mat. The infant play mat has a polygonal perimeter with multiple straight edges, with two of the edges defining a corner therebetween. Multiple flexible flaps extend from a respective one of the perimeter edges and define a fold line. Each flap has an upper flap surface exposed when the flap is extended, and hidden when the play mat is folded at the fold line to cover a region of the central mat portion. The central mat portion and lower surfaces of the flaps together form a second infant play area when the play mat is folded at all of the fold lines. Two of the flaps extend from the two edges to define the corner and are shaped such that, when overlaying the central mat portion, the two flaps do not overlap.

Abstract: A video game includes a single player mode where completion of storyline objectives advances the single player storyline. The video game also includes a multiplayer mode where a plurality of players can play on an instance of a multiplayer map. Storyline objectives from the single player mode are selected and made available for completion to players in the multiplayer mode, and the single player storylines can be advanced by players completing respective storyline objectives while playing in the multiplayer mode. Combinations of storyline objectives are selected from pending storyline objectives for players connecting to a multiplayer game for compatibility with multiplayer maps. Constraints can be used to determine compatibility.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving thermal management strategies of a cathode assembly of an x-ray tube. In one embodiment, an x-ray tube comprises an anode assembly and a cathode assembly, wherein the cathode assembly includes one or more elements that include an internal porous section for controlling a flow of heat within the cathode assembly during operation of the x-ray tube. In this way, heat conduction to temperature sensitive aspects of the cathode assembly may be reduced, while enabling sufficient heat transfer to other parts of the cathode assembly to minimize deformation.

Abstract: An infant play mat with a flexible central mat portion having a fabric surface that forms a first infant play area and including multiple flexible flaps extending from straight edges of the play mat. The infant play mat has a polygonal perimeter with multiple straight edges, with two of the edges defining a corner therebetween. Multiple flexible flaps extend from a respective one of the perimeter edges and define a fold line. Each flap has an upper flap surface exposed when the flap is extended, and hidden when the play mat is folded at the fold line to cover a region of the central mat portion. The central mat portion and lower surfaces of the flaps together form a second infant play area when the play mat is folded at all of the fold lines. Two of the flaps extend from the two edges to define the corner and are shaped such that, when overlaying the central mat portion, the two flaps do not overlap.

Abstract: A transducer structure for converting a deformation along an axis into a corresponding deformation on a plane orthogonal to the axis itself, including: two end plates facing each other and aligned along a common reference axis (X); connection members projecting radially from each end plate according to respective different directions; lateral bars connecting the end plates to one another through two connection members. The connection members are deformable within respective deformation planes to allow relative movements between the end plates and the lateral bars such as to convert an axial movement of mutual approach between the two end plates into a corresponding radial movement of the lateral bars away from the reference axis (X), and vice-versa.

Abstract: A video game includes a single player mode where completion of storyline objectives advances the single player storyline. The video game also includes a multiplayer mode where a plurality of players can play on an instance of a multiplayer map. Storyline objectives from the single player mode are selected and made available for completion to players in the multiplayer mode, and the single player storylines can be advanced by players completing respective storyline objectives while playing in the multiplayer mode. Combinations of storyline objectives are selected from pending storyline objectives for players connecting to a multiplayer game for compatibility with multiplayer maps. Constraints can be used to determine compatibility.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an oscillating sprinkler system is provided that includes: a central tubular portion having at least one row of flexible nozzles; a cam plate located inside a peripheral wall of said central tubular member, said cam plate having a plurality of cam slots for adjusting positions of said flexible nozzles upon rotation of said cam plate within said peripheral wall; and said peripheral wall including a window via which an edge of said cam plate is observable during rotation of said cam plate such as to designate an extent of angular displacement of the nozzles based on the positioning of the cam plate within the window.

Abstract: The disclosed concept relates to electrical isolation between power electronic and cooling and/or mounting components and, in particular, a ceramic layer disposed on one or more portions of the cooling and/or mounting components to provide electrical isolation, as well as, a thermally conductive path to remove heat produced by the power electronic component.

Abstract: A system for configuring a data center includes a fabric management server coupled to a management switch. A provisional Software Defined Networking (SDN) controller executing on the fabric management server can discover physical servers coupled to the management switch, receive network interface configuration information from the physical servers, and use the discovered network interface configuration information to determine a configuration for switches and servers coupled to an IP fabric. The configuration can be migrated to a full functionality SDN controller.

Abstract: A device to measure the range of motion of any joint with accuracy without having to place the device exactly on the joint to be measured. The device comprises of an internal measurement unit which measures the change in motion and send the information to the microprocessor which processes the information to accurately show the range of motion to within a degree, and the speed and acceleration with which the movement of the joint occurred. The microprocessor then sends the range of motion, speed and acceleration to an external device to be displayed. The external device then displays a 2-D or 3-D rendering of the movement.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, to authenticate mobile traffic. One of the methods includes receiving a first request for a strategy from a client device over a network. The method includes providing a current strategy to the client device, the current strategy including characteristics used to authenticate requests from the client device based on the inclusion of the characteristics in the request. The method includes receiving, from the client device, a second request for access to a processing system. The method includes validating the second request according to one or more strategies, including the current strategy. The method also includes forwarding the second request to the processing system based on the validation.

Abstract: A system for configuring a data center includes a fabric management server coupled to a management switch. A provisional Software Defined Networking (SDN) controller executing on the fabric management server can discover physical servers coupled to the management switch, receive network interface configuration information from the physical servers, and use the discovered network interface configuration information to determine a configuration for switches and servers coupled to an IP fabric. The configuration can be migrated to a full functionality SDN controller.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving thermal management strategies of a cathode assembly of an x-ray tube. In one embodiment, an x-ray tube comprises an anode assembly and a cathode assembly, wherein the cathode assembly includes one or more elements that include an internal porous section for controlling a flow of heat within the cathode assembly during operation of the x-ray tube. In this way, heat conduction to temperature sensitive aspects of the cathode assembly may be reduced, while enabling sufficient heat transfer to other parts of the cathode assembly to minimize deformation.

Abstract: An infant play mat with a flexible central mat portion having a fabric surface that forms a first infant play area and including multiple flexible flaps extending from straight edges of the play mat. The infant play mat has a polygonal perimeter with multiple straight edges, with two of the edges defining a corner therebetween. Multiple flexible flaps extend from a respective one of the perimeter edges and define a fold line. Each flap has an upper flap surface exposed when the flap is extended, and hidden when the play mat is folded at the fold line to cover a region of the central mat portion. The central mat portion and lower surfaces of the flaps together form a second infant play area when the play mat is folded at all of the fold lines. Two of the flaps extend from the two edges to define the corner and are shaped such that, when overlaying the central mat portion, the two flaps do not overlap.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a collaborative desk are provided. The collaborative desk may include a top surface bound by six edges, edges A-F. Each edge may define a reference line. Edge A may define a first reference line. Edge B may define a second reference line that may be substantially perpendicular to the first reference line. Edge C may define a third reference line that may be substantially perpendicular to the first reference line. Edge D may define a fourth reference line that may form an obtuse interior angle with the second reference line. Edge E may define a fifth reference line that may form a reflex interior angle with the third reference line. Edge F may define a sixth reference line that may form an obtuse interior angle with the fifth reference line and an interior angle substantially perpendicular with the fourth reference line.

Abstract: An infant play mat with a flexible central mat portion having a fabric surface that forms a first infant play area including multiple flexible flaps. The infant play mat has a polygonal perimeter with multiple straight edges, with two of the edges defining a corner therebetween. Multiple flexible flaps extend from a respective one of the perimeter edges and define a fold line. Each flap has an upper flap surface exposed when the flap is extended, and hidden when the play mat is folded at the fold line to cover a region of the central mat portion. The central mat portion and lower surfaces of the flaps together form a second infant play area when the play mat is folded at all of the fold lines.

Abstract: A cleaning device for use with an atomizer that applies paint to the surface of a component in a spray booth includes an external and internal surface in which a least a portion of one or more of the surfaces are coated with a conductive coating. This conductive coating comprises one or more fluoropolymers and may be static dissipative. The cleaning device further includes an exit port that has an aperture between about 2.54-7.62 cm located in the shroud of the device opposite the opening that receives the atomizer and near a bottom corner of the shroud. A kit used to retrofit existing paint spraying systems includes a fully assembled cleaning device and optionally, a regulator assembly capable of reducing the pressure of a cleaning fluid to about 80 psi. During installation, the regulator assembly is mounted external to the spray booth.