Abstract: A region of HTML or PDF file bytecode run on a virtual machine is identified as possible malware, allowing a detection signature to be generated. A determination is made, based on code behavior, that malware may be present. Variables visible in this identification start state can be found by mapping the start state to scopes in an abstract syntax data structure. Searching previously executed states of the virtual machine for any assignment of a variable that belongs to the set of variables of interest provides a set of assignments of interest, even in obfuscated code. Nonterminated assignments of interest will lead in turn to other variables of interest and assignments of interest, until all assignments of interest are terminated. At that point, a region of code defined by the assignments of interest is identified as a malware detection signature generation candidate, and submitted to a human or automated analyst.

Abstract: Novel solutions are provided for consistent Quality of Service in cloud gaming system that adaptively and dynamically compensate for poor network conditions by moderating rendered frame rates using frame rate capping to optimize for network latency savings (or surplus). In further embodiments, the encoding/sent frame rate to the client can also be managed in addition, or as an alternative to capping the rendered frame rates. The claimed embodiments not only maintain a constant Quality of Service (QoS) for the user, but may also be employed to leverage higher-performing networks to reduce operational costs.

Abstract: A method for measuring thickness or defect depth by pulsed infrared thermal wave technology is described. The method includes heating a measured object by pulsed heating devices, and at the same time, obtaining a thermal image sequence on the surface of the measured object by an infrared thermography device, and storing the thermal image sequence in a general-purpose memory. The method also includes multiplying a temperature-time curve at every point of the thermal image sequence by a corresponding time, thereby obtaining a new curve. The method also includes calculating a first-order differential and obtaining a peak time thereof. The method also includes use of one or more formulas to thereby determine the thickness or the defect depth of the measured object.

Abstract: A region of HTML or PDF file bytecode run on a virtual machine is identified as possible malware, allowing a detection signature to be generated. A determination is made, based on code behavior, that malware may be present. Variables visible in this identification start state can be found by mapping the start state to scopes in an abstract syntax data structure. Searching previously executed states of the virtual machine for any assignment of a variable that belongs to the set of variables of interest provides a set of assignments of interest, even in obfuscated code. Nonterminated assignments of interest will lead in turn to other variables of interest and assignments of interest, until all assignments of interest are terminated. At that point, a region of code defined by the assignments of interest is identified as a malware detection signature generation candidate, and submitted to a human or automated analyst.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes receiving a request message from a first network element using an out-of-band control link. The request message includes a request to bundle a first port associated with the first network element into a channel group associated with a cluster. The cluster includes a plurality of clustered network elements. The method further includes determining a status of the first port with respect to the channel group, and sending a reply message to the first network element using the out-of-band control link. The reply message indicates the determined status of the first port of the first network element.

Abstract: A cylindrical back washing purification apparatus comprises a main body (1), a cylindrical through hole (2) transversely provided in the main body (1), a plunger (4) slidably connected in the axial direction arranged in the through hole (2), a feed channel (6) and a discharge channel (8) connected with the through hole (2) on the main body (1). The outer peripheral portion of the foreside of the plunger (4) is concaved inward to form an annular cavity (10) with the inner wall of the through hole (2), the annular cavity (10) is connected with the feed channel (6), a “L”-type hole (12) which is connected with the discharge channel (8) is provided on the plunger (4) from fore to back in the axial direction, filtering holes (14) for connecting the annular cavity (10) with the “L”-type hole (12) are opened on the concaved peripheral face of the plunger (4) in the radial direction, a detachable filter screen (15) is coupled with the concaved peripheral face of the plunger (4).

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a constitutive promoter for use in plants. The plant genus from which the promoter is derived is Arabidopsis. The invention encompasses the isolated promoter, expression cassettes comprising said promoter and a heterologous nucleic acid segment, and monocot and dicot plants and plant cells transformed with said expression cassettes.

Abstract: A video processing system, method, and computer program product are provided for encrypting communications between a plurality of graphics processors. A first graphics processor is provided. Additionally, a second graphics processor in communication with the first graphics processor is provided for collaboratively processing video data. Furthermore, such communication is encrypted.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an organic montmorillonite is disclosed. The manufacturing method includes the steps hereinafter. A montmorillonite solution and an intercalation agent solution are prepared respectively. The montmorillonite solution and the intercalation agent solution are mixed at high temperature to form an organic montmorillonite solution. The organic montmorillonite is purified to obtain an organic montmorillonite solution.

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed towards a technology for efficiently emulating program code that is protected by one or more various code virtualization techniques to detect the presence of malware. An emulation engine emulates a program containing a mix of native code, custom (e.g., virtualized obfuscated) code, and at least one emulator and/or interpreter that understands the custom code, by building a custom emulation component that is built by detecting and analyzing the internal emulator or interpreter. The custom emulation component may access a translation table built from the analysis, and also may simplify a plurality of instructions in the program into a lesser number of instructions in an intermediate language used for emulation.

Abstract: A system is presented that is configured to reduce power consumption when performing processing tasks. The system includes a first processing entity capable of performing a set of operations, and a second processing entity configured to consume less power than the first processing entity and capable of performing a subset of operations that is part of the set of operations. During system operation, the second processing entity is configured to perform the subset of operations instead of the first processing entity.

Abstract: A system is presented that is configured to reduce power consumption when performing processing tasks. The system includes a first processing entity capable of performing a set of operations, and a second processing entity configured to consume less power than the first processing entity and capable of performing a subset of operations that is part of the set of operations. During system operation, the second processing entity is configured to perform the subset of operations instead of the first processing entity.

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting pictures minimizes the impact on graphics processing performance of a discrete processor. A hybrid system configuration includes the discrete processor and an integrated processor, where the discrete processor typically consumes more power and provides greater processing performance compared with the integrated processor. A picture is produced by a video or graphics engine of a discrete processor within a hybrid system. Each picture is then transferred to a back buffer in the host processing memory. The picture is analyzed to produce picture analysis results that are used to generate adjustment settings. The back buffer is swapped to become the front buffer and the adjustment settings are applied to the picture by an integrated processor to display an adjusted picture. The adjustment may be used in conjunction with power saving techniques to maintain the image quality when display backlighting is reduced.

Abstract: A cylindrical back washing purification apparatus comprises a main body (1), a cylindrical through hole (2) transversely provided in the main body (1), a plunger (4) slidably connected in the axial direction arranged in the through hole (2), a feed channel (6) and a discharge channel (8) connected with the through hole (2) on the main body (1). The outer peripheral portion of the foreside of the plunger (4) is concaved inward to form an annular cavity (10) with the inner wall of the through hole (2), the annular cavity (10) is connected with the feed channel (6), a “L”-type hole (12) which is connected with the discharge channel (8) is provided on the plunger (4) from fore to back in the axial direction, filtering holes (14) for connecting the annular cavity (10) with the “L”-type hole (12) are opened on the concaved peripheral face of the plunger (4) in the radial direction, a detachable filter screen (15) is coupled with the concaved peripheral face of the plunger (4).

Abstract: Clusters of plant genes that are regulated in response to one or more stress conditions are provided, as are isolated plant stress-regulated genes, including portions thereof comprising a coding sequence or a regulatory element, and to consensus sequences comprising a plant stress-regulated regulatory element. In addition, a recombinant polynucleotide, which includes a plant stress-regulated gene, or functional portion thereof, operatively linked to a heterologous nucleotide sequence, is provided, as are transgenic plants, which contain a plant stress-regulated gene or functional portion thereof that was introduced into a progenitor cell of the plant. Also provided are methods of using a plant stress-regulated gene to confer upon a plant a selective advantage to a stress condition, methods of identifying an agent that modulates the activity of a plant stress-regulated regulatory element, and methods of determining whether a plant has been exposed to a stress.

Abstract: A BGA (ball grid array) printed circuit board is disclosed, which includes a substrate having a dielectric layer, a BGA pad and a solder mask formed on the dielectric layer, and an adhesive glue filled in a gap between the BGA pad and the solder mask. A BGA printed circuit board package structure and a method for fabricating the BGA printed circuit board are also disclosed.

Abstract: Clusters of plant genes that are regulated in response to one or more stress conditions are provided, as are isolated plant stress-regulated genes, including portions thereof comprising a coding sequence or a regulatory element, and to consensus sequences comprising a plant stress-regulated regulatory element. In addition, a recombinant polynucleotide, which includes a plant stress-regulated gene, or functional portion thereof, operatively linked to a heterologous nucleotide sequence, is provided, as are transgenic plants, which contain a plant stress-regulated gene or functional portion thereof that was introduced into a progenitor cell of the plant. Also provided are methods of using a plant stress-regulated gene to confer upon a plant a selective advantage to a stress condition, methods of identifying an agent that modulates the activity of a plant stress-regulated regulatory element, and methods of determining whether a plant has been exposed to a stress.

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting pictures minimizes the impact on graphics processing performance of a discrete processor. A hybrid system configuration includes the discrete processor and an integrated processor, where the discrete processor typically consumes more power and provides greater processing performance compared with the integrated processor. A picture is produced by a video or graphics engine of a discrete processor within a hybrid system. Each picture is then transferred to a back buffer in the host processing memory. The picture is analyzed to produce picture analysis results that are used to generate adjustment settings. The back buffer is swapped to become the front buffer and the adjustment settings are applied to the picture by an integrated processor to display an adjusted picture. The adjustment may be used in conjunction with power saving techniques to maintain the image quality when display backlighting is reduced.

Abstract: Individual probes on micro-arrays are re-scaled and corrected with a set of probe dependent coefficients derived from genomic-DNA hybridization signals. A dynamic range for gDNA binding is determined by measuring a concentration signal curve. Signals for each probe are measured during multiple hybridizations within a linear range. Concentration insensitive probes are then found for two sets of experiments. Probes are discarded based on a threshold compared to their standard deviation divided by their average in each set. The correction coefficients are used to calculate a corrected intensity for each probe. Probes having high uncertainty (0.5 in one embodiment) are discarded. A weighting factor for each probe is determined along with an uncertainty factor. Finally, a call for each gene is made, such as absent, marginal or present.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating automatic sharing of contact information between communication devices. The method includes receiving an input indicating a request for contact information of a third party from a user of the communication device, selecting at least one contact from a contact information database based on an index associated with the selected contact, the index indicating willingness of the selected contact to provide contact information of the third party, automatically generating a request for contact information of the third party, sending the generated request to the remote communication device associated with the selected contact, and receiving contact information of the third party from the remote communication device.