Abstract: A retail sales system and method for using same are provided. The system may include a mobile in-store terminal having a processor configured to execute a software application configured to receive product search information relating to a requested product, a database configured to store product detail information for a plurality of products, and a server configured to receive the product search information from the mobile in-store terminal, identify one or more products corresponding to the product search information, obtain and provide product detail information related to each of the one or more identified products to the mobile in-store terminal. The mobile in-store terminal may receive product search information that includes a product image of the requested product, a unique visual code corresponding to the requested product, a text code corresponding to the requested product, and a text description corresponding to the requested product.

Abstract: The present document relates to methods and apparatus for rendering input audio for playback in a playback environment. The input audio includes at least one audio object and associated metadata, and the associated metadata indicates at least a location of the audio object. A method for rendering input audio including divergence metadata for playback in a playback environment comprises creating two additional audio objects associated with the audio object such that respective locations of the two additional audio objects are evenly spaced from the location of the audio object, on opposite sides of the location of the audio object when seen from an intended listener's position in the playback environment, determining respective weight factors for application to the audio object and the two additional audio objects, and rendering the audio object and the two additional audio objects to one or more speaker feeds in accordance with the determined weight factors.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to various implementations an embedded computing system. The embedded computing system comprises a hardware accelerator (HWA) thread user and a second HWA thread user that creates and sends out message requests. The HWA thread user and the second HWA thread user is communication with a microcontroller (MCU) subsystem. The embedded computing system also comprises a first inter-processor communication (IPC) interface between the HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem and a second IPC interface between the second HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem, where the first IPC interface is isolated from the second IPC interface. The MCU subsystem is also in communication with a first domain specific HWA and a second domain specific HWA.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to various implementations an embedded computing system. The embedded computing system comprises a hardware accelerator (HWA) thread user and a second HWA thread user that creates and sends out message requests. The HWA thread user and the second HWA thread user is communication with a microcontroller (MCU) subsystem. The embedded computing system also comprises a first inter-processor communication (IPC) interface between the HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem and a second IPC interface between the second HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem, where the first IPC interface is isolated from the second IPC interface. The MCU subsystem is also in communication with a first domain specific HWA and a second domain specific HWA.

Abstract: A packaging insert includes first and second insert members each having a first layer or surface including at least one first container receiving opening and a second layer or surface spaced from the first layer or surface and includes at least one second container receiving opening. The at least one first container receiving opening is offset from said at least one second receiving opening so as to retain an inserted container in an angular orientation. At least the first container receiving opening is sized and configured to receive two different types of containers. A method making and using the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: Enforcing authorization controls for an approved software change on a target system is provided. A user is validated to perform a set of actions. The set of actions performed by the validated user is monitored to determine whether the set of actions conform to an approved process for the approved software change on the target system. A deviation from the approved process is detected based on determining that the set of actions do not conform to the approved process during the monitoring. In response to detecting the deviation from the approved process, an alert is sent regarding the deviation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-staged vapor filtration device. The multi-staged vapor filtration device may include a case with a mouthpiece and an exhaust. The case may include a chamber. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of wick surfaces, wherein each wick surface is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of holes disposed on a surface of the case, wherein each hole is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters, wherein the plurality of holes facilitate expulsion of moisture collected in the plurality of wick surfaces. Further, the mouthpiece may be attached to a first end of the case, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to be held by a mouth of a user. Further, the exhaust attached to a second end of the case.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to various implementations an embedded computing system. The embedded computing system comprises a hardware accelerator (HWA) thread user and a second HWA thread user that creates and sends out message requests. The HWA thread user and the second HWA thread user is communication with a microcontroller (MCU) subsystem. The embedded computing system also comprises a first inter-processor communication (IPC) interface between the HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem and a second IPC interface between the second HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem, where the first IPC interface is isolated from the second IPC interface. The MCU subsystem is also in communication with a first domain specific HWA and a second domain specific HWA.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to various implementations an embedded computing system. The embedded computing system comprises a hardware accelerator (HWA) thread user and a second HWA thread user that creates and sends out message requests. The HWA thread user and the second HWA thread user is communication with a microcontroller (MCU) subsystem. The embedded computing system also comprises a first inter-processor communication (IPC) interface between the HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem and a second IPC interface between the second HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem, where the first IPC interface is isolated from the second IPC interface. The MCU subsystem is also in communication with a first domain specific HWA and a second domain specific HWA.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to various implementations an embedded computing system. The embedded computing system comprises a hardware accelerator (HWA) thread user and a second HWA thread user that creates and sends out message requests. The HWA thread user and the second HWA thread user is communication with a microcontroller (MCU) subsystem. The embedded computing system also comprises a first inter-processor communication (IPC) interface between the HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem and a second IPC interface between the second HWA thread user and the MCU subsystem, where the first IPC interface is isolated from the second IPC interface. The MCU subsystem is also in communication with a first domain specific HWA and a second domain specific HWA.

Abstract: Enforcing authorization controls for an approved software change on a target system is provided. A user is validated to perform a set of actions. The set of actions performed by the validated user is monitored to determine whether the set of actions conform to an approved process for the approved software change on the target system. A deviation from the approved process is detected based on determining that the set of actions do not conform to the approved process during the monitoring. In response to detecting the deviation from the approved process, an alert is sent regarding the deviation.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing regression testing on a question answering system instance. The mechanism trains a machine learning model for a question answering system using a ground truth virtual checksum as part of a ground truth including domain-specific ground truth. The ground truth virtual checksum comprises a set of test questions, an answer to each test question, and a confidence level range for each answer to a corresponding test question. The mechanism runs regression test buckets across system nodes with domain-specific corpora and receiving results from the system nodes. Each system node implements a question answering system instance of the question answering system by executing in accordance with the machine learning model and by accessing domain-specific corpora. Each test bucket includes a set of questions matching a subset of questions in the ground truth virtual checksum.

Abstract: A steam generator comprising a vessel having an inlet and an outlet, and in use a primary fluid flow enters the vessel through the inlet and exits the vessel through the outlet. A plurality of modules are connected in series and at least partially housed within the vessel, and each module comprises at least one tube. The modules are arranged such that at least one tube of one module is coaxial with at least one tube of an adjacent module so as to define a conduit through which a secondary fluid can flow from one module to an adjacent module.

Abstract: A packaging insert includes first and second insert members each having a first layer or surface including at least one first container receiving opening and a second layer or surface spaced from the first layer or surface and includes at least one second container receiving opening. The at least one first container receiving opening is offset from said at least one second receiving opening so as to retain an inserted container in an angular orientation. At least the first container receiving opening is sized and configured to receive two different types of containers.

Abstract: A workflow, enterprise, and mail-enabled application server and platform supports distributed computing and remote execution of web applications. Lotus Domino online services (DOLS) is used by a web site administrator to configure Internet Notes (iNotes) clients to auto download from server, thus providing iNotes clients with web access using HTTP with various browsers, and with local processing and replication. A local run time model comprises a hierarchy of models including object data store model, security model, indexing model, replication model, agent workflow model and mail model. DOLS provides a layered security model that allows flexibility for controlling access to all or part of an application. The highest level of security is managed through a database access control list (ACL). Further refinements within the security model provide access to specific documents, and their views, forms or folders, and include read access lists, write access lists, form access lists and readers and authors fields.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing regression testing on a question answering system instance. The mechanism trains a machine learning model for a question answering system using a ground truth virtual checksum as part of a ground truth including domain-specific ground truth. The ground truth virtual checksum comprises a set of test questions, an answer to each test question, and a confidence level range for each answer to a corresponding test question. The mechanism runs regression test buckets across system nodes with domain-specific corpora and receiving results from the system nodes. Each system node implements a question answering system instance of the question answering system by executing in accordance with the machine learning model and by accessing domain-specific corpora. Each test bucket includes a set of questions matching a subset of questions in the ground truth virtual checksum.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing a health check on a question answering system instance. The mechanism embeds a ground truth virtual checksum in a shared library accessible by the question answering system instance. The question answering system instance is trained using the ground truth virtual checksum as part of a ground truth including domain-specific ground truth. The ground truth virtual checksum comprises a test question, an answer to the test question, and a confidence level range for the answer to the test question. Responsive to a health check monitor triggering a health check servlet executing on the question answering system instance, the health check servlet submits a test question from the ground truth virtual checksum to the question answering system instance and receives a result answer and a result confidence value.

Abstract: A steam generator comprising a vessel having an inlet and an outlet, and in use a primary fluid flow enters the vessel through the inlet and exits the vessel through the outlet. A plurality of modules are connected in series and at least partially housed within the vessel, and each module comprises at least one tube. The modules are arranged such that at least one tube of one module is coaxial with at least one tube of an adjacent module so as to define a conduit through which a secondary fluid can flow from one module to an adjacent module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an anti-NGF antibody in the treatment or prevention of pain and/or a lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) associated with interstitial cystitis and/or painful bladder syndrome and/or bladder pain syndrome.