Abstract: Described is a system having a plurality of rotatable platforms including at least a first rotatable platform and a second rotatable platform. Each rotatable platform is rotatable around a respective rotational axis. A liquid dispenser includes a plurality of outlets. A respective outlet of the plurality of outlets is positioned above each rotatable platform of the plurality of rotatable platforms. Each outlet of the plurality of outlets is radially offset from the rotational axis of the respective rotatable platform along an axis that is perpendicular to the rotational axis. At least one valve selectively directs liquid flow to the plurality of outlets.

Abstract: A communications network may include a bandwidth system and, optionally, a statistics system in order to assess data packet loss in a communications network. The bandwidth system may operate to mark data packets as either high or low priority and to receive feedback information on data packet loss and jitter. The statistic system may operate to collect metrics relating to the performance of radio frequency equipment as well as the weather or environmental conditions of a local area network. Embodiments of these systems may allow for identification of data packet loss due to specific sources such as radio frequency intervention, congestion, and burstiness. Visualization outputs may also be provided to benefit the operator of the system.

Abstract: A communications network may include a bandwidth system and a statistics system in order to assess data packet loss in a communications network. The bandwidth system may operate to mark data packets as either high or low priority and to receive feedback information on data packet loss and jitter. The statistic system may operate to collect metrics relating to the performance of radio frequency equipment as well as the weather or environmental conditions of a local area network. Embodiments of these systems may allow for identification of data packet loss due to specific sources such as radio frequency intervention, congestion, and burstiness. Visualization outputs may also be provided to benefit the operator of the system.

Abstract: A method for training a machine learning model to generate a quality of experience (QOE) score that may include providing a machine learning module with a data set comprising QOE data, wherein the QOE data comprises a set of pairings or a communication timing statistic and an associated human user feedback QOE score for the communication timing statistic. The machine learning module may be trained on the QOE data to generate QOE scores for each of the pairings of communication timing statistics and human user feedback QOE scores to minimize error, where error may be the aggregated difference of generated QOE scores and the human user feedback QOE scores. Also, a method for calculating a QOE score from a communication timing statistic may include generating a QOE score considering a DNS component, a TCP component, a TLS component, a latency component, and a data rate component.

Abstract: A communications network may include a bandwidth system and a statistics system in order to assess data packet loss in a communications network. The bandwidth system may operate to mark data packets as either high or low priority and to receive feedback information on data packet loss and jitter. The statistic system may operate to collect metrics relating to the performance of radio frequency equipment as well as the weather or environmental conditions of a local area network. Embodiments of these systems may allow for identification of data packet loss due to specific sources such as radio frequency intervention, congestion, and burstiness. Visualization outputs may also be provided to benefit the operator of the system.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, an overlay network in the form of a dispersive virtual network is implemented utilizing data deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a data plane and call processing deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a control plane. Various nodes in the dispersive virtual network, such as end devices running dispersive virtual networking client software, establish communication channels to these deflects running dispersive virtual networking protocols transported by user datagram protocol (UDP) frames, transmission control protocol (TCP) streams, and hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) streams.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, an overlay network in the form of a dispersive virtual network is implemented utilizing data deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a data plane and call processing deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a control plane. Various nodes in the dispersive virtual network, such as end devices running dispersive virtual networking client software, establish communication channels to these deflects running dispersive virtual networking protocols transported by user datagram protocol (UDP) frames, transmission control protocol (TCP) streams, and hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) streams.

Abstract: The present disclosures relates to watercraft storage. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to boat docks/slips with improved ingress/egress via a dock guide system. The dock guide system can include a bracket and a roller. The bracket can be configured to couple to a portion of a dock. The roller can be coupled to the bracket. The roller can be located proximate a corner of the dock when the dock guide system is installed and arranged to face an entry of the dock. Upon striking the roller, the roller deflect a watercraft from the corner of the dock.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, an overlay network in the form of a dispersive virtual network is implemented utilizing data deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a data plane and call processing deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a control plane. Various nodes in the dispersive virtual network, such as end devices running dispersive virtual networking client software, establish communication channels to these deflects running dispersive virtual networking protocols transported by user datagram protocol (UDP) frames, transmission control protocol (TCP) streams, and hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) streams.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more preferred implementations, an overlay network in the form of a dispersive virtual network is implemented utilizing data deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a data plane and call processing deflects to implement and facilitate routing in a control plane. Various nodes in the dispersive virtual network, such as end devices running dispersive virtual networking client software, establish communication channels to these deflects running dispersive virtual networking protocols transported by user datagram protocol (UDP) frames, transmission control protocol (TCP) streams, and hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) streams.

Abstract: An exception management system comprising a centralized exception engine for processing exception messages from a plurality of source systems across a firm (or enterprise) and for generating workflow items where needed from the exception messages. The centralized exception engine may comprise an exception backbone that receives the exception messages from the source systems and processes the exception messages based on business rules. The exception messages may adhere to an exception message definition format. Users may access the exception information via a user interface. The exception engine may send alerts to certain users in certain circumstances based on the business rules.

Abstract: A manifold of a solar water heating system having an offset mechanism formed on an outer surface thereof that allows articulated airflow between the manifold and a mounting surface. For one embodiment the offset mechanism is implemented as flanges formed at each end of the manifold. For one embodiment the manifold has a male end and a female end that provide a compression fit for interconnecting two manifolds. One embodiment provides a means for securing a manifold to a mounting surface such that rotation of the manifold relative to the mounting surface is significantly reduced or prevented. For one embodiment the means for securing the manifold includes a clamp bolted to the mounting surface and a means for removably coupling the manifold to the clamp. For one such embodiment the clamp has channels formed on the interior thereof that receive a corresponding flange formed on the manifold.

Abstract: A controlled release microcapsulate pharmaceutical formulation for burst-free, sustained, programmable release of hydrophobic bioactive agent over a duration from 24 hours to 100 days comprising: and a blend of end-capped uncapped biocompatible, biodegradable poly(lactide/glycolide).

Abstract: A tufting needle assembly for use with a tufting machine is disclosed that comprises a first gauge block or needle bar having a first series of tufting needles disposed thereon. The respective tufting needles are spaced from one another along a first longitudinal axis extending in the lengthwise direction of the gauge block. The tufting needle assembly further comprises a second series of spaced tufting needles extending along a second longitudinal axis spaced parallel to the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A controlled release microcapsulate pharmaceutical formulation for burst-free, sustained, programmable release of hydrophobic bioactive agent over a duration from 24 hours to 100 days comprising: and a blend of end-capped uncapped biocompatible, biodegradable poly(lactide/glycolide).

Abstract: A controlled release microcapsulate pharmaceutical formulation for burst-free, sustained, programmable release of hydrophocib bioactive agent over a duration from 24 hours to 100 days comprising: and a blend of end-capped uncapped biocompatible, biodegradable poly(lactide/glycolide).