Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating performance of data tiering by detecting and persisting types of backing storage of cloud volumes that are available for use by a virtual storage system are provided. In one example, during a boot phase of the virtual storage system within a compute instance of a cloud environment, information regarding a type of backing storage for each of multiple storage devices associated with the compute instance that is not available via hypervisor APIs is obtained via an API exposed by the cloud environment. The multiple storage devices may then be initialized to facilitate subsequent use of a subset thereof in connection with performing data tiering by persisting information indicative of the type of backing storage for the storage device within a reserved header region on each storage device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating performance of data tiering by detecting and persisting types of backing storage of cloud volumes that are available for use by a virtual storage system are provided. In one example, during a boot phase of the virtual storage system within a compute instance of a cloud environment, information regarding a type of backing storage for each of multiple storage devices associated with the compute instance that is not available via hypervisor APIs is obtained via an API exposed by the cloud environment. The multiple storage devices may then be initialized to facilitate subsequent use of a subset thereof in connection with performing data tiering by persisting information indicative of the type of backing storage for the storage device within a reserved header region on each storage device.

Abstract: Partitioning of a monitored index commences upon receiving a trigger. Properties of the index are fetched and analyzed using a pipes analytics engine. A new partitioned index is generated and an alias is assigned to the new partitioned index. The alias is added to a partitioned index alias table.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes automatically generating, using machine learning, a data structure that stores a knowledge graph for a decision making process that is to be automated. The knowledge graph includes one or more entities, one or more states of each of the entities, and transitions for each of the states. The method further includes creating, from the knowledge graph, a decision tree that represents conditions for one or more parameters that cause the entities to transition from one state to another. The method further includes automatically generating a conversation flow and performing a machine-human conversation with a user to obtain values of the parameters using dialogs from the conversation flow to converse with the user. The method further includes executing the process automatically by traversing the decision tree using the values of the parameters. The method further includes notifying the user of a result of executing the process.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and managing potable water installations (PWIs) systems are disclosed. In embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, by a computing device, monitoring data from a PWI via a network; generating, by the computing device, misery factor data for misery factors including availability of water, quality of water and hygiene of the PWI, wherein the misery factor data is based on the monitoring data; assigning, by the computing device, weights to the misery factor data for each of the misery factors; calculating, by the computing device, a misery index based on the misery factor data, wherein the misery index is a number indicative of conditions at the PWI; and generating, by the computing device, an alarm based on the misery data.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to unclamp sensing feedback devices for clamping or holding devices in automatic production lines more specifically to a link clamp assembly. Further, the disclosure also provides the method of achieving feedback to sense fully unclamped condition of the link clamp cylinder.

Abstract: A composite action support structure for a bridge or other civil infrastructure includes an elongate member made of a plastic material and providing load bearing capability. A cover plate is made of a plastic material and extends along at least a portion of the length of the elongate member. A lower surface of the cover plate is mated to the upper surface of the elongate member. A plurality of panels made of a plastic material are arranged at an angle to the cover plate, and a lower surface of each of the panels mates with an upper surface of the cover plate. The elongate member, the cover plate and the plurality of panels form a structural unit. The plastic materials used can include virgin plastic, thermoplastic, recycled thermoplastic composite, recycled structural composite, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: Partitioning of a monitored index commences upon receiving a trigger. Properties of the index are fetched and analyzed using a pipes analytics engine. A new partitioned index is generated and an alias is assigned to the new partitioned index. The alias is added to a partitioned index alias table.

Abstract: Partitioning of a monitored index commences upon receiving a trigger. Properties of the index are fetched and analyzed using a pipes analytics engine. A new partitioned index is generated and an alias is assigned to the new partitioned index. The alias is added to a partitioned index alias table.

Abstract: The present invention discloses handheld tracking systems and devices comprising of at least one handheld tracking device for intra-operative aligning or positioning of surgical implant systems and instruments with reference to the anatomy of a patient. The handheld tracking system further comprises of at least one trackable element. The handheld device is mounted at the proposed implantation site using the holding means while trackable element(s) is/are mounted at predetermined location(s) such that data from said deployed trackable element(s) relating to the position of the patient and the surgical instruments are input continuously into the handheld devices. The handheld device then processes the data on the basis of pre-loaded preoperative scanned images in the processing means to monitor the accurate placement of said implant system onsite in sterile environment.

Abstract: Abutment and bridge designs include a bridge superstructure and abutment wherein the abutment has a vertical portion of a backwall that can be fixedly joined to the end face of the bridge superstructure without an interdisposed expansion joint. A downward facing surface of the bridge superstructure can be fixedly joined to an upward facing surface of the abutment, or alternatively, a bearing pad may be disposed therebetween. The abutment may further comprise a backwall made from a plurality of panels fixedly joined to a plurality of supporting piles. The abutments and bridge superstructure may be made substantially from composite materials including recycled structural composite and other thermoplastics.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to unclamp sensing feedback devices for clamping or holding devices in automatic production lines more specifically to a link clamp assembly. Further, the disclosure also provides the method of achieving feedback to sense fully unclamped condition of the link clamp cylinder.

Abstract: A composite action support structure for a bridge or other civil infrastructure includes an elongate member made of a plastic material and providing load bearing capability. A cover plate is made of a plastic material and extends along at least a portion of the length of the elongate member. A lower surface of the cover plate is mated to the upper surface of the elongate member. A plurality of panels made of a plastic material are arranged at an angle to the cover plate, and a lower surface of each of the panels mates with an upper surface of the cover plate. The elongate member, the cover plate and the plurality of panels form a structural unit. The plastic materials used can include virgin plastic, thermoplastic, recycled thermoplastic composite, recycled structural composite, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: Abutment and bridge designs include a bridge superstructure and abutment wherein the abutment has a vertical portion of a backwall that can be fixedly joined to the end face of the bridge superstructure without an interdisposed expansion joint. A downward facing surface of the bridge superstructure can be fixedly joined to an upward facing surface of the abutment, or alternatively, a bearing pad may be disposed therebetween. The abutment may further comprise a backwall made from a plurality of panels fixedly joined to a plurality of supporting piles. The abutments and bridge superstructure may be made substantially from composite materials including recycled structural composite and other thermoplastics.