Abstract: A ball includes a ball body and a light system including integrated infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs). In accordance with a disclosed embodiment, the ball is a football and is adapted for use in conjunction with virtual reality (VR) systems.

Abstract: A method for multi-factor, biometrics-based, secure data signature includes generating, by a biometrics reader device, a first biometric measurement using a physical characteristic of a user. The method includes selecting, by at least one noise-resistant feature transformation and hashing module executing on a processor of a computing device, a code word in a set of code words, wherein selecting further comprises applying an error correcting code to the first biometric measurement. The method includes generating, by the at least one noise-resistant feature transformation and hashing module, a first hash, wherein generating further comprises executing a hashing algorithm and using the selected code word as input to the hashing algorithm. The method includes generating, by the at least one noise-resistant feature transformation and hashing module, a public key and a private key, using the first hash. The method includes electronically signing, with the private key, data associated with the user.

Abstract: Techniques are described for communicating between two organizations without exchanging sensitive private information. One of the methods includes generating a token representative of private data. The method includes identifying at least one entity associated with the private data. The method includes associating the token with at least one entity. The method also includes providing information identifying at least one entity and the token to a machine learning system.

Abstract: An article manufactured in a mould and which comprises a structural composite of plastics layers, the article having a wall defining an internal space for holding contents therein; wherein, the wall is formed from at least two layers of plastics materials; wherein a first of said layers comprises a thermoplastics material and at least a second layer comprises a thermosetting resin and a fibrous layer.

Abstract: A method of restricting data access based on properties of at least one of a process and a machine executing the process includes receiving, by an access control management system, from a first computing device, information associated with an encrypted data object. The method includes requesting, by the access control management system, from a verifier, verification that a second computing device executes a process in accordance with a process attribute identified in the information associated with the encrypted data object. The method includes sending, by the access control management system, to the second computing device, the received information associated with the encrypted data object, responsive to the verification of the process attribute.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting anomalies in very large datasets is disclosed. The method includes calculating statistics for data elements in a data set over a range of time periods. These statistics are arranged into a 2D array and analyzed using a machine learning algorithm to detect anomalous regions. The method also includes steps of analyzing time series of the data based on detected anomalous regions, correcting any errors in the datasets, and storing the corrected values in a separate database to maintain data integrity.

Abstract: A method of restricting data access based on properties of at least one of a process and a machine executing the process includes receiving, by an access control management system, from a first computing device, information associated with an encrypted data object. The method includes requesting, by the access control management system, from a verifier, verification that a second computing device executes a process in accordance with a process attribute identified in the information associated with the encrypted data object. The method includes sending, by the access control management system, to the second computing device, the received information associated with the encrypted data object, responsive to the verification of the process attribute.

Abstract: An article manufactured in a mould and which comprises a structural composite of plastics layers, the article having a wall defining an internal space for holding contents therein; wherein, the wall is formed from at least two layers of plastics materials; wherein a first of said layers comprises a thermoplastics material and at least a second layer comprises a thermosetting resin and a fibrous layer.

Abstract: A method for securing data access by containerized applications includes intercepting, by a first container executing on a first computing device and associated with a containerized application in a second container executing on the first computing device, a first Internet Protocol (IP) request from the containerized application. The first container determines that the IP request is addressed to a second computing device executing a resource that the containerized application is authorized to access. The first container encrypts a payload portion of the IP request and transmits, to the resource, a second IP request with the encrypted payload portion. The first container receives, from the resource, a response. The first container requests, from a third computing device, a cryptographic key for decrypting the response. The first container decrypts, with the cryptographic key, a payload portion of the response and transmits, to the containerized application, the decrypted payload portion of the response.

Abstract: An article manufactured in a mould and which comprises a structural composite of plastics layers, the article having a wall defining an internal space for holding contents therein; wherein, the wall is formed from at least two layers of plastics materials; wherein a first of said layers comprises a thermoplastics material and at least a second layer comprises a thermosetting resin and a fibrous layer.

Abstract: A method of restricting data access based on properties of at least one of a process and a machine executing the process includes receiving, by an access control management system, from a first computing device, information associated with an encrypted data object. The method includes requesting, by the access control management system, from a verifier, verification that a second computing device executes a process in accordance with a process attribute identified in the information associated with the encrypted data object. The method includes sending, by the access control management system, to the second computing device, the received information associated with the encrypted data object, responsive to the verification of the process attribute.

Abstract: A passive damper with a cylinder and piston arrangement, the cylinder being arranged to be connected to a first item, the cylinder having a first chamber and a second chamber. The piston arrangement is connected to a second item, the piston arrangement comprising a piston movable in the cylinder. A fluid passage is associated with a one-way valve. Damping fluid substantially freely flows through the fluid passage in a first direction of movement of the piston arrangement in the cylinder and the damping fluid is restricted from flowing through the fluid passage in a second direction of movement of the piston arrangement in the cylinder. Damping fluid relatively freely flows around the piston when the piston is in the second chamber of the cylinder and the damping fluid is restricted from flowing around the piston when the piston is in the first chamber of the cylinder.

Abstract: The present technology discloses a system, for joining workpieces using energy, such as ultrasonic energy, where the energy concentrates at a location within a weld area, promoting sequential melting of a plurality of energy directors. The system can be configured so that the sequential melting begins at the center of the weld area and progresses outwards. Sequential melting may occur through use of a welding tip configured to reduce air pockets, a tapering the height of a plurality of energy directors, and/or tapering the energy directors themselves, all of which reduce the size of an energy transfer area produced by thermal energy. The present technology also includes a method for joining workpieces using energy such as ultrasonic energy that concentrates at a location within a weld area causing sequential melting of a plurality of energy directors using the aforementioned features.

Abstract: An article manufactured in a mould and which comprises a structural composite of plastics layers, the article having a wall defining an internal space for holding contents therein; wherein, the wall is formed from at least two layers of plastics materials; wherein a first of said layers comprises a thermoplastics material and at least a second layer comprises a thermosetting resin and a fibrous layer.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by an access control management system, from a first client device, information associated with an encrypted data object. The access control management system receives, from a second client device, a request for the information. The access control management system verifies that a user of the second client device is identified in the received information. The access control management system selects an identity provider, based on a user identifier included in the received information, the user identifier associated with the user of the second client device. The access control management system requests from the selected identity provider, authentication of the user of the second client device. The access control management system sends, to the second client device, the received information. The access control management system stores an identification of at least one of the second client device and the received request for the information.

Abstract: The present technology discloses a system, for joining workpieces using energy, such as ultrasonic energy, where the energy concentrates at a location within a weld area, promoting sequential melting of a plurality of energy directors. The system can be configured so that the sequential melting begins at the center of the weld area and progresses outwards. Sequential melting may occur through use of a welding tip configured to reduce air pockets, a tapering the height of a plurality of energy directors, and/or tapering the energy directors themselves, all of which reduce the size of an energy transfer area produced by thermal energy. The present technology also includes a method for joining workpieces using energy such as ultrasonic energy that concentrates at a location within a weld area causing sequential melting of a plurality of energy directors using the aforementioned features.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by an access control management system, from a first client device, information associated with an encrypted data object. The access control management system receives, from a second client device, a request for the information. The access control management system verifies that a user of the second client device is identified in the received information. The access control management system selects an identity provider, based on a user identifier included in the received information, the user identifier associated with the user of the second client device. The access control management system requests from the selected identity provider, authentication of the user of the second client device. The access control management system sends, to the second client device, the received information. The access control management system stores an identification of at least one of the second client device and the received request for the information.

Abstract: Described in this disclosure is a battery retention device which may include an integral gasket configured to provide an interface between a portion of a battery compartment and a circuit board. The battery retention device may comprise an elastomeric material and one or more retention features configured to prevent Euler buckling in batteries positioned in tandem with one another.

Abstract: A method for distributing cryptographic data to trusted recipients includes receiving, by an access control management system, from a first client device, information associated with an encrypted data object, the information including an identification of a platform for generating an integrity measurement digitally signed by a root of trust. The access control management system receives, from a second client device, a request for the information associated with the encrypted data object. The access control management system verifies that the second client device includes the platform for generating the integrity measurement digitally signed by the root of trust. The access control management system determines, based on the verification of the second client device, not to authenticate the second client device. The access control management system sends, to the second client device, the received information associated with the encrypted data object, responsive to the determination.

Abstract: Method of preparing a crosslinked oxidation resistant ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene polymer (UHMWPE) involves 1) forming a blend containing UHMWPE powder, a crosslinker, and optionally an antioxidant; 2) applying first conditions of pressure and heat to consolidate the UHMWPE and 3) applying second conditions of heat to activate the crosslinker and crosslink the consolidated UHMWPE. The crosslinker activates at high temperature and is peroxide free.