Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system and computer program product for securing access to a virtual machine via a service processor. A broadcasted request from a computing device of a user to establish a virtual session with the virtual machine through a service processor is received. Such a broadcasted request includes an identifier of the virtual machine as well as a key. A secure connection between the service processor and the computing device of the user is established in response to the broadcasted identifier of the virtual machine matching the identifier of the virtual machine in the service processor table. After establishing the secure connection between the service processor and the computing device of the user, a secure connection between the service processor and the virtual machine is established in response to the broadcasted key matching the key associated with the identifier of the virtual machine in the service processor table.

Abstract: A fin field-effect transistor (“FinFET”) semiconductor device and method of forming the same. In one example, a semiconductor fin is formed over a semiconductor substrate. A conformal dielectric layer is formed on a top and side surfaces of the fin. A doped semiconductor layer is formed over the conformal dielectric layer, the doped semiconductor layer including a dopant. The doped semiconductor layer is heated thereby driving the dopant through the conformal dielectric layer and forming a doped region of the fin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising transporting a conduit and a template through a guide tube; the template being disposed on an outer surface of the conduit between the conduit and the guide tube; and transferring a texture from the template to the conduit as the conduit and the template are transported through the guide tube. Disclosed herein too is an apparatus comprising a guide tube; the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit; a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; and a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising transporting a conduit and a template through a guide tube; the template being disposed on an outer surface of the conduit between the conduit and the guide tube; and transferring a texture from the template to the conduit as the conduit and the template are transported through the guide tube. Disclosed herein too is an apparatus comprising a guide tube; the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit; a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; and a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively.

Abstract: Treatment of radioactive waste comprising organic compounds and sulfur-containing compounds and/or halogen-containing compounds. An apparatus comprises a reaction vessel comprising a filter for carrying out thermal treatment of the waste and a thermal oxidizer. Utilizing co-reactants to reduce gas phase sulfur and halogen from treatment of wastes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising transporting a conduit and a template through a guide tube; the template being disposed on an outer surface of the conduit between the conduit and the guide tube; and transferring a texture from the template to the conduit as the conduit and the template are transported through the guide tube. Disclosed herein too is an apparatus comprising a guide tube; the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit; a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; and a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively.

Abstract: Treatment of radioactive waste comprising organic compounds, and sulfur-containing compounds and/or halogen-containing compounds. An apparatus comprises a reaction vessel comprising a filter for carrying out thermal treatment of the waste and a thermal oxidizer. Utilizing co-reactants to reduce gas phase sulfur and halogen from treatment of wastes.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for holding and supporting articles including support means (20) having receiving means (25, 26, 27), one or more elongate members (30, 32, 34) each having a first end adapted to fit into said receiving means (25, 26, 27) of the support means (20), connector means (40) adapted to fit to a second end of any one or more elongate members (30, 32, 34) for releasably engaging a respective article.

Abstract: Treatment of radioactive waste comprising organic compounds, and sulfur-containing compounds and/or halogen-containing compounds. An apparatus comprises a reaction vessel comprising a filter for carrying out thermal treatment of the waste and a thermal oxidizer. Utilizing co-reactants to reduce gas phase sulfur and halogen from treatment of wastes.

Abstract: A technique facilitates enhanced microseismic monitoring. The technique may be applied to source mechanism identification under, for example, ill-conditioned receiver coverage to enhance the resolvability for microseismic monitoring. The microseismic monitoring may be used in hydraulic fracturing monitoring, induced seismicity monitoring, CO2 injection monitoring, other injection monitoring, mining, and/or other techniques which cause microseismic events.

Abstract: A technique facilitates enhanced microseismic monitoring. In a variety of applications, the technique may be used to enhance the resolvability of moment tensor inversion for ill-conditioned seismic receiver coverage. As a result, microseismic monitoring technique enhances the capability for monitoring many types of naturally occurring and created seismic events. For example, the technique may be employed to enhance hydraulic fracturing monitoring, induced seismicity monitoring, CO2 injection monitoring, other injection monitoring, mining, and/or other techniques which cause microseismic events.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising transporting a conduit and a template through a guide tube; the template being disposed on an outer surface of the conduit between the conduit and the guide tube; and transferring a texture from the template to the conduit as the conduit and the template are transported through the guide tube. Disclosed herein too is an apparatus comprising a guide tube; the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit; a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; and a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively.

Abstract: An annular isolation device for managed pressure drilling includes a first housing portion coupled to a second housing portion; a packing element at least partially disposed in the first housing portion; a penetrator coupled to the first housing portion; and a carrier coupled to the second housing portion, wherein the carrier is configured to receive a portion of the penetrator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising transporting a conduit and a template through a guide tube; the template being disposed on an outer surface of the conduit between the conduit and the guide tube; and transferring a texture from the template to the conduit as the conduit and the template are transported through the guide tube. Disclosed herein too is an apparatus comprising a guide tube; the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit; a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; and a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for recording service invocation traffic in a format that is suitable for subsequent replay, perhaps in a different environment. In one technique, a computing device records invocation traffic. The computing device receives a first request that is directed to a first service. In response to receiving the first request, one or more computers store an identifier of the first request into a second request. After storing the identifier into the second request, the computing device causes the second request to be sent to a second service. After causing the second request to be sent to the second service, the computing device receives, from the second service, a response that contains the identifier of the first request. The one or more computers store, in a single record, the first request, the second request, and the response.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for mocking downstream services while regression testing a service. In one technique a version of a service processes a request, during which one or more computers intercept downstream service calls made by the version of the service. For each downstream service call of the downstream calls, a computer provides, to the version of the service, a response of the downstream service call, which was previously recorded while processing the request in a production environment. Processing, by the version of the service, the request involves processing the request based on the response of at least one of the downstream service calls.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for holding and supporting articles including support means (20) having receiving means (25, 26, 27), one or more elongate members (30, 32, 34) each having a first end adapted to fit into said receiving means (25, 26, 27) of the support means (20), connector means (40) adapted to fit to a second end of any one or more elongate members (30, 32, 34) for releasably engaging a respective article.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for recording service invocation traffic in a format that is suitable for subsequent replay, perhaps in a different environment. In one technique, a computing device records invocation traffic. The computing device receives a first request that is directed to a first service. In response to receiving the first request, one or more computers store an identifier of the first request into a second request. After storing the identifier into the second request, the computing device causes the second request to be sent to a second service. After causing the second request to be sent to the second service, the computing device receives, from the second service, a response that contains the identifier of the first request. The one or more computers store, in a single record, the first request, the second request, and the response.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for mocking downstream services while regression testing a service. In one technique a version of a service processes a request, during which one or more computers intercept downstream service calls made by the version of the service. For each downstream service call of the downstream calls, a computer provides, to the version of the service, a response of the downstream service call, which was previously recorded while processing the request in a production environment. Processing, by the version of the service, the request involves processing the request based on the response of at least one of the downstream service calls.

Abstract: A linear water meter system may include a metering system, a ball valve, a power generation system, a wireless communication system, or a combination thereof. The linear water meter system may provide a linear pathway through the meter that minimizes pressure loss in the system. Two pathways may be provided through the power generation system. One pathway may be utilized to generate power, and the other pathway may provide a bypass that can be utilized to maintain a desired water pressure level in the system.