Abstract: A system and method for simulating a transportation network is disclosed herein. A simulation may be configured at a configuration application, which enables designers and hyperloop operators to enter real-world constraints as alignment data. A plurality of travel scenarios may be run in order to generate simulated run results. An analytics engine may perform analysis on the simulated run results in order to inform designers and hyperloop operators seeking to improve the transportation network. A prediction modeler may be utilized to predict events occurring in the transportation network as simulated. Parallel processing may be utilized to increase the efficiency and speed of the simulation. The simulation may be performed before, during, and after the implementation of the transportation network.

Abstract: A solution is disclosed that is related to the supervised operation of an autonomous hyperloop network. The disclosed solution provides for a hybrid approach to managing an autonomous network wherein human-based and computer-based commands may be send to a plurality of hyperloop pods in order to provide safety and efficiency for the hyperloop network. Issues may be presented to human operators such that actions may be taken to address the issues. Additionally, recommendations as to which action to take may be presented to the human operator via a user interface. The human operator may define a set of global restrictions and operational parameters as a policy that constrains the operations of the hyperloop pods within the hyperloop network.

Abstract: A system for design, modeling, simulation, and analysis of transportation systems is described herein. The system may obtain a set of configuration data for a set of transportation systems. The system may generate a set of models for the set of transportation systems based on the set of configuration data. The system may simulate operations of the proposed transportation system and the one or more other transportation systems based the set of models. The system may also obtain a set of performance metrics for the set of transportation systems based on the simulation.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system in response to a request to back up a virtual machine to a backup storage system, generates a snapshot of the virtual machine. The system identifies one or more files within the snapshot that satisfy a predetermined criterion. If the one or more files are identified, the storage system backs up a modified representation of the snapshot by, analyzing the snapshot to determine addresses of the identified one or more files within the snapshot, and substituting content of the identified one or more files at the addresses with a predetermined data pattern. The system deduplicates the modified representation of the snapshot to remove duplicated data segments and copies data segments of the modified representation of the snapshot to the backup storage system such that data segments to be copied to the backup storage system is minimized.

Abstract: One example includes an autonomous vehicle control system. The system includes an operational plan controller to maintain operational plans that each correspond to a predetermined set of behavioral characteristics of an associated autonomous vehicle based on situational awareness data provided from on-board sensors of the autonomous vehicle and mission control data provided from a user interface. The system also includes a decision-making algorithm to select one of the operational plans for operational behavior of the autonomous vehicle based on the situational awareness data and the mission control data at a given time and to provide an intent decision based on the situational awareness data and the selected one of the operational plans. The system further includes an execution engine to provide control outputs to operational components of the autonomous vehicle for navigation and control based on the selected one of the operational plans and in response to the intent decision.

Abstract: A ready to assemble or knockdown sofa having a back rest that can be reconfigured between a use configuration in which the sofa is has a conventional L-shaped cross-section and a shipping or storage configuration in which the sofa is arranged in a more efficiently stacked rectangular cross-section. The rectangular cross-section allows the sofa to be more efficiently stacked with other sofas during shipping or storage. The back rest has an upper back rest portion and a lower back rest portion in which the upper back rest portion can be rotated forward toward the front of the sofa and downwardly into a nesting region against the top of the seat base to provide a more efficient shape.

Abstract: Described are techniques for processing a write operation that writes first data to a target location of a logical address range of a logical device. It is determined whether the target location is mapped to physical storage. Responsive to determining that the target location is not mapped to physical storage, performing first processing to service the write operation. The first processing includes sending the write operation along with a hint to a caching layer where the hint indicates to store zeroes to locations that do not include user data. The caching layer forms a data portion denoting data stored at a logical address subrange of the logical device. The logical address subrange includes the target location. The data portion includes the first data and zeroes stored at remaining locations of the logical address subrange not including user data. The data portion is stored in cache by the caching layer.

Abstract: Described are techniques for updating checkpoint data during a copy process that copies data from a first device to a second device. A portion of data is copied from the first device to the second device. A first calculated value is determined in accordance with a plurality of factors. In accordance with the first calculated value and a threshold ratio, it is determined whether to update the checkpoint data denoting progress of the copying process that copies data from the first device to the second device. If it is determined to update the checkpoint data, first processing is performed that updates the checkpoint data.

Abstract: One example includes an autonomous vehicle control system. The system includes an operational plan controller to maintain operational plans that each correspond to a predetermined set of behavioral characteristics of an associated autonomous vehicle based on situational awareness data provided from on-board sensors of the autonomous vehicle and mission control data provided from a user interface. The system also includes a decision-making algorithm to select one of the operational plans for operational behavior of the autonomous vehicle based on the situational awareness data and the mission control data at a given time and to provide an intent decision based on the situational awareness data and the selected one of the operational plans. The system further includes an execution engine to provide control outputs to operational components of the autonomous vehicle for navigation and control based on the selected one of the operational plans and in response to the intent decision.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a simulation system for an autonomous vehicle. The simulation system includes a user interface configured to facilitate user inputs comprising spontaneous simulated events in a simulated virtual environment during simulated operation of the autonomous vehicle via an autonomous vehicle control system. The system also includes a simulation controller configured to generate simulated sensor data based on model data and behavioral data associated with each of the simulated virtual environment and the spontaneous simulated events. The simulated sensor data corresponds to simulated sensor inputs provided to the autonomous vehicle control system via sensors of the autonomous vehicle. The simulation controller is further configured to receive simulation feedback data from the autonomous vehicle control system corresponding to simulated interaction of the autonomous vehicle within the simulated virtual environment.

Abstract: A ready to assemble or knockdown sofa having a back rest that can be reconfigured between a use configuration in which the sofa is has a conventional L-shaped cross-section and a shipping or storage configuration in which the sofa is arranged in a more efficiently stacked rectangular cross-section. The rectangular cross-section allows the sofa to be more efficiently stacked with other sofas during shipping or storage. The back rest has an upper back rest portion and a lower back rest portion in which the upper back rest portion can be rotated forward toward the front of the sofa and downwardly into a nesting region against the top of the seat base to provide a more efficient shape.

Abstract: A component interface assembly for attaching the individual subcomponents of an RTA furniture system. Each component interface assembly having an elongated alignment slot cut into one of the subcomponents of the RTA furniture kit and a retention element affixed to a second corresponding subcomponent such that the first and second subcomponents can be secured together by inserting the retention element into the alignment slot. The alignment slot is positioned on the first subcomponent such that positioning the retention element for insertion into the slot aligns the second subcomponent with the first subcomponent providing tool-less alignment and engagement of the subcomponents. The assembled components may have cutouts on confronting planar surfaces of the respective first and second subcomponents providing enhanced storage for shipping the RTA furniture components.

Abstract: A ready to assemble or knockdown sofa having a back rest that can be reconfigured between a use configuration in which the sofa has a conventional L-shaped cross-section and a shipping or storage configuration in which the sofa is arranged in a more efficiently stacked rectangular cross-section. The rectangular cross-section allows the sofa to be more efficiently stacked with other sofas during shipping or storage. The back rest has an upper back rest portion and a lower back rest portion in which the upper back rest portion can be rotated forward toward the front of the sofa and downwardly into a nesting region against the top of the seat base to provide a more efficient shape.

Abstract: A component interface assembly for attaching the individual subcomponents of an RTA furniture system. Each component interface assembly having an elongated alignment slot cut into one of the subcomponents of the RTA furniture kit and a retention element affixed to a second corresponding subcomponent such that the first and second subcomponents can be secured together by inserting the retention element into the alignment slot. The alignment slot is positioned on the first subcomponent such that positioning the retention element for insertion into the slot aligns the second subcomponent with the first subcomponent providing tool-less alignment and engagement of the subcomponents. The assembled components may have cutouts on confronting planar surfaces of the respective first and second subcomponents providing enhanced storage for shipping the RTA furniture components.

Abstract: A polymer wood composite material comprises a polymeric component, wood flour, a coupling agent, a thermal stabilizer component, a plasticizer, a foaming agent, and a pigment. Preferably, the composite material exhibits better hardness than natural wood, as well as less water absorption (<5% by weight) and less thickness swelling (<1%) than natural wood when submerged in water for at least 24 hours, wherein the thickness swelling is measured as a percentage of original thickness. The composite material may be used to form a building component for use in the production of furniture and buildings, such as a doorjamb. In addition, a method of producing an extrudable mixture for an extrusion process to produce a polymer wood composite material is disclosed, wherein the method preferably does not include any pre-drying, pre-treatment or pelletizing processes.

Abstract: A remote viewing system is disclosed for providing video and/or audio surveillance of an entry or doorway of a building. The system is provided within the panels of the entry or doorway door. A video camera is positioned within the panels to obtain video images of the entryway or doorway and to transmit them via Bluetooth wireless connection to a remote viewing station. The Wireless driver for the camera can be located in or adjacent to the door panel. Video and audio data can be transmitted from the driver to any of a variety of Bluetooth enabled electronic devices, including PCs, PDAs, cell phones, and the like.

Abstract: A USB plug and memory card combination is characterized in an integrally formed metal housing that encloses electrically connected insert of a USB plug and memory card therein, so as to eliminate any stepped neck portion from the metal housing. The metal housing provides good structural strength and has reduced volume adapted to embed in a machine, enabling the USB plug and memory card combination to be widely used as the memory unit of many compact and portable electronic products.

Abstract: A picture frame for supporting and displaying a photograph or other similar item includes a frame body having a plurality of individual frame members which are affixed together. The frame body is constructed of metal and is shaped to define a center opening in which the photograph is positioned. A transparent glass plate is mounted onto the frame body over the center opening to protect the photograph without impeding visibility. For decorative purposes, text is shaped from a soft metal and is soldered onto the frame body around the center opening. In addition, a plurality of colored glass panels are mounted onto the frame body around the center opening. Furthermore, a plurality of flowers are disposed between a pair of spaced apart glass panels which, in turn, are mounted onto the frame body around the center opening.