Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing an adaptive machine learning platform for security penetration and risk assessment. For example, the system can receive publicly-available information associated with a client computer system, process the information to identify an input feature, and implement a machine learning model to identify the corresponding risk associated with the input feature. The system can recommend a penetration test for discovered weaknesses associated with the input feature and help make changes to the client computer system to improve security and reduce risk overall.

Abstract: An interface structure connectable to a separate liquid reservoir, to connect that liquid reservoir to a receiving station, comprising a liquid interface to fluidically connect to at least one liquid needle of the receiving station, a liquid channel, to fluidically connect the liquid interface to the reservoir, a support wall supporting an integrated circuit laterally next to the liquid channel, the integrated circuit having contact pad contact surfaces, and a front push area adjacent the liquid, the front push area terminating at a front edge that defines a profile height of the interface structure, between said front edge and an opposite distal edge.

Abstract: In an example implementation, a method of compensating for dimensional variation in 3D printing includes receiving a voxel space model that represents a 3D object to be printed within a build volume of a 3D printing system, asymmetrically eroding voxels from the voxel space model, and printing the 3D object based on the asymmetrically eroded voxel space model.

Abstract: A base station transmits, to a wireless device, configuration parameters of a configured grant of an unlicensed cell. Based on the configured grant, the base station receives from the wireless device: one or more code block groups of a transport block, and a code block group transmission information indicating a presence of the one or more code block groups for the transport block. A downlink control information is transmitted that includes: a first field indicating that the base station received the code block group transmission information, and a second field indicating hybrid automatic repeat request feedback for each code block group of the one or more code block groups.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing a clustering solution and a Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) platform for a branch deployment of at least a first gateway and a second gateway. The VRRP platform can be associated with a VRRP Internet Protocol (IP) address and the first gateway configured as a VRRP master. A change in an operational status of the first gateway can be determined with the clustering solution. The second gateway can be caused to be configured, with the clustering solution, as a new VRRP master. Network traffic associated with the VRRP Internet Protocol (IP) address can be received. The second gateway can be caused to forward the network traffic.

Abstract: Described are multiple cameras in a conference room, each pointed in a different direction. A primary camera includes a microphone array to perform sound source localization (SSL). The SSL is used in combination with a video image to identify the speaker from among multiple individuals that appear in the video image. Pose information of the speaker is developed. Pose information of each individual identified in each other camera is developed. The speaker pose information is compared to the pose information of the individuals from the other cameras. The best match for each other camera is selected as the speaker in that camera. The speaker views of each camera are compared to determine the speaker view with the most frontal view of the speaker. That camera is selected to provide the video for provision to the far end.

Abstract: Certain examples described herein relate to a carriage assembly for an additive manufacturing system. The carriage assembly comprises a movable carriage to move over a build zone of the additive manufacturing system, a thermal sensor device on the carriage to obtain thermal data associated with a region of build material in the build zone, radiation device on the carriage to apply radiation onto the build material. The radiation device is configurable between a preheating mode, to apply radiation onto the region of build material to raise a surface temperature thereof, and a fusing mode, to apply radiation onto the region of build material to selectively fuse at least part of the region of build material.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing a data communication within a multi-level network having a plurality of switches organized as groups, with each group coupled to all other groups via global links, including: at each switch within the network, maintaining a global fault table identifying the links which lead only to faulty global paths, and when the data communication is received at a port of a switch, determine a destination for the data communication and, route the communication across the network using the global fault table to avoid selecting a port within the switch that would result in the communication arriving at a point in the network where its only path forward is across a global link that is faulty; wherein the global fault table is used for both a global minimal routing methodology and a global non-minimal routing methodology.

Abstract: An example printing material cartridge may include an input/output device and a memory. The memory may store an identifier of the cartridge, a usage counter of the cartridge, and an indicator that the cartridge has reached a usage threshold. The memory may also store a usage offset equal to a historical usage of the cartridge, the usage offset for determining a new remaining usage of the cartridge.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes a fracture channel controller to determine fracture channels for a three-dimensional (3D) printed object. Portions of the 3D printed object along fracture channels are to be solidified to a lesser degree as compared to non-channel portions of the 3D printed object. The system also includes an additive manufacturing controller to control an additive manufacturing device. The additive manufacturing controller controls the additive manufacturing device to 1) solidify portions of a layer of powdered build material to form a slice of the 3D printed object and 2) selectively solidify fracture channels in the slice, wherein the fracture channels are solidified to a lesser degree as compared to non-channel portions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are configured to provide a first problem to be solved to a network of memristors. A second problem to be solved can be gradually provided to the network of memristors. Controlled noise can be applied to the network of memristors for at least a portion of time during which the second problem is “gradually” provided to the network of memristors. A solution to the second problem can be determined.

Abstract: A device includes an image formation medium supply, a first portion, and a second portion. The image formation medium supply is to supply a non-absorptive, image formation medium along a travel path and to which a ground element is to be electrically connected. The first portion along the travel path is to receive droplets of ink particles and a non-aqueous resin within a dielectric, non-aqueous carrier fluid on the image formation medium to form at least a portion of an image on the image formation medium. The second portion is downstream from the first portion and is to apply, via heat and pressure, a second polymer structure onto the ink particles, the resin, and the image formation medium to produce an image formation medium assembly.

Abstract: In some examples, the disclosure describes a device that includes a first media tray positioned at a media input of a pick and separation mechanism, a second media tray positioned at the media input of the pick and separation mechanism, a media scan guide to position a sheet of print media at the media input of the pick and separation mechanism, a shared media path comprising a turn roller to receive the sheet of print media from the pick and separation mechanism from a first direction and provide the sheet of print media to a print zone in a second direction, and an output zone to receive the sheet of print media from the shared media path.

Abstract: A 3-dimensional printed part can include a part body including a first matrix of fusing agent and thermoplastic polymer powder, a security feature including a second matrix of fusing agent, thermoplastic polymer powder, and photoluminescent agent, and a masking feature including a third matrix of fusing agent and thermoplastic polymer powder. The security feature can be positioned beneath and visible through the masking feature upon photoluminescent emission of the security feature.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes a reader to read an identifier from a storage element associated with a part. An extractor of the system extracts, based on the identifier, lifecycle conditions specific to the part. A controller of the system alters manufacturing operations based on extracted lifecycle conditions for the part.

Abstract: According to one example there is provided a build material supply unit for additive manufacturing systems. The build material supply unit may comprise a sloping support surface for the build material, which has no hard edges, a mesh above the sloping support surface, and a vibrator to vibrate the mesh and cause the descent of build material.

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible printed material is described. The method comprises applying a layer of primer onto a flexible substrate; electrostatically printing onto the layer of primer a liquid electrostatic ink composition; applying a curable overprint varnish composition onto the printed electrostatic ink composition and curing the overprint varnish composition using electron beam irradiation. The curable overprint varnish composition comprises an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, an ethylenically unsaturated oligomer, or mixtures thereof, and less than 10 wt. % of a cross-linking additive based on the total weight of the curable overprint varnish composition. A flexible package comprising the flexible printed material is also described.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a selection of a network device in a network installation for a forwarder operation. Selection may include computing a performance score based on a set of performance parameters. Broadcasting the computed performance score to other network devices. Receiving performance scores from the other network devices. Comparing the received performance scores with the computed performance score. Continuing in the forwarder mode based on a determination that the received performance scores are less than its computed performance score. Receiving multicast Domain Name Service (mDNS) packets from one or more client devices. Sending the received mDNS packets to a central service.

Abstract: A method and system for hardware-based predictive fault detection and analysis are described herein. Logic components of a computing cluster can baseline a plurality of telemetries associated with at least one processing node of the computing cluster. The logic components can monitor the plurality of telemetries while the at least one processing node is in operation. The logic components of the computing cluster can compare the monitored plurality of telemetries with the baselined plurality of telemetries. The logic components can predict one or more impending faults associated with the at least one processing node based on the comparisons.

Abstract: Examples relate to methods to heat a print agent deposited on a print agent, print an image on a print media and heating systems for a heating a print agent deposited on a print media. A heating system comprises a radiation emitter to irradiate a print agent deposited on a print media, a reflector to reflect a radiation emitted by the radiation emitter back to the radiation emitter, and a displacing member to shift the heating system between a pre-heating position wherein the radiation reflected back to the radiation emitter has a higher magnitude and a heating position wherein the radiation reflected back to the radiation emitter has a lower magnitude.

Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device includes a processor to allow installation of an untrusted executable code to a virtual machine, monitor the installation and execution of the untrusted executable code, and, responsive to a determination that an executed amount of the untrusted executable code is less than a threshold amount, prompt a user to continue the execution of the untrusted executable code.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a security system having an electronic lock including latch and security modules, to control access to electronic devices. The latch module includes a receiver, a handle, and a torque member rotatably coupled to the receiver and handle. The receiver includes a first recess, a second recess, and a lobe to releasably engage the electronic device within the first recess. The security module includes a tension spring, an actuator, and a lock member having a first pin and a second pin. The tension spring is coupled to the lock member to engage the first pin to second recess when the latch module is in a latched configuration, and hold the security module in a lock-in position. The actuator is releasably engaged to the second pin for rotating the lock member to disengage the first pin from second recess, and release the security module from the lock-in position.

Abstract: Some examples relate to identifying a security vulnerability in a computer system. In an example, via a NAND flash memory, a computer system may be scanned to obtain information related to a software program, based on a rule set defined in a management controller (e.g., baseboard management controller (BMC)) on the computer system. The NAND flash memory may obtain metrics related to the software program via the BMC. The NAND flash memory may analyze the information related to the software program along with the metrics related to the software program to identify a security vulnerability in the computer system. The NAND flash memory may provide the information related to the security vulnerability in the computer system to the BMC.

Abstract: A device to prevent fire of a fusing belt having a heater positioned inside includes at least one temperature control member adjacent to one side of the fusing belt and, when the at least one temperature control member detects abnormal heat from the fusing belt based on a temperature of the fusing belt, the at least one temperature control member to cut off a supply of electricity to the heater to prevent the fire. The device also includes a heat absorption member adjacent to the other side of the fusing belt and to absorb latent heat from the fusing belt to lower the temperature of the fusing belt to prevent the fire.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to consensus protocols in a stretched network. According to an example, a distributed system includes continuously monitoring network performance and/or network latency among a cluster of a plurality of nodes in a distributed computer system. Leadership priority for each node is set based at least in part on the monitored network performance or network latency. Each node has a vote weight based at least in part on the leadership priority of the node. Each node's vote is biased by the node's vote weight. The node having a number of biased votes higher than a maximum possible number of votes biased by respective vote weights received by any other node in the cluster is selected as a leader node.

Abstract: A charging member for an image forming apparatus may include a conductive support and a surface layer on the conductive support and spaced apart from a photosensitive member. The surface layer may include a urethane foam including foam cells and having a foam structure based on the foam cells, the foam cells including open cells.

Abstract: Examples of aborting installation of a firmware bundle are described. In an example, an abort installation command is received. The firmware bundle includes items, each item corresponding to one of a firmware for a hardware component and a system software component. A first set of items is identified from the items, where the first set of items includes one of an item installed successfully, an item for which installation is under progress, and a combination thereof. A second set of items is identified from the items, where the second set of items is pending installation. A first subset of items is identified from the second set, based on predefined dependency information, where operability of an item from the first set is dependent on an item from the first subset. The first subset of items is installed prior to aborting installation of the firmware bundle.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a method and a system, for example, a workload controller, for accessing purged workloads. An alert indicative of an attempt to access a purged workload of workloads deployed in a workload environment may be received by the workload controller. The purged workload may include one or both of a deactivated workload or an archived workload. The workload controller may detect the attempt to access the purged workload based on port mirrored data traffic. Further, in some examples, the workload controller may activate the purged workload based on the alert.

Abstract: In some examples, a system causes execution, in each respective storage node of a cluster of storage nodes, of a respective frontend service that provides a frontend to a client over a network for access by the client of a storage volume accessible by the cluster of storage nodes. The system obtains node-specific configuration data portions from a configuration data repository, the node-specific configuration data portions being for respective storage nodes of the cluster of storage nodes, and sends the node-specific configuration data portions to the respective frontend services for configuring the frontend services.

Abstract: An example server to process onboarding includes a communication interface unit, a memory to store instructions, and a processor. The processor is to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive information on a user interface screen for onboarding from a client device through the communication interface unit, and transmit information for generating a next user interface screen to be displayed on the client device to the client device through the communication interface unit based on the received information on the current user interface screen and information on a process of the onboarding.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, with a computing device, a first client request from a first client that identifies a machine learning model and a sensor. The method includes sending, with the computing device, a call to a server to apply the identified machine learning model to a set of data from the identified sensor, in response to the first client request. The method includes receiving, with the computing device, a second client request from a second client that identifies a same machine learning model and sensor as the first client request. The method includes sending, with the computing device, response data from the identified machine learning model to both the first client and the second client without sending an additional call to the server in response to the second client request.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reducing WAN bandwidth consumption used by multicast for large scale software-defined branch deployments. In particular, a cloud-based multicast orchestrator may be implemented as part of an SD-WAN service. This cloud-based multicast orchestrator may orchestrate routes for multicast traffic between a multicast source and the various branches of the large scale software-defined branch deployment. This cloud-based multicast orchestrator may orchestrate routes for multicast traffic which reduce/optimize WAN bandwidth consumption. In combination with the cloud-based multicast orchestrator, examples may utilize a branch gateway hierarchy which designates one branch gateway a “leader” for a given multicast stream to further reduce WAN bandwidth consumption used by multicast.

Abstract: In an example, a heated air knife and a negative pressure component are controlled to heat a subject gas and direct the subject gas through an evaporation channel at a target gas velocity that is above a flame propagation velocity for the subject gas. The evaporation channel is defined in part by a first surface, a nozzle of the air knife, a mixing zone, and a second surface substantially opposite the first surface.

Abstract: In an example of the disclosure, a heat exchange and flame arrest device for use with a subject gas includes tubing arranged to traverse a core, with the tubing defining a cooling fluid pathway. The core includes a gas flow inlet, a set of cooling fins, and a gas flow outlet. The gas flow inlet, the set of cooling fins, and the gas flow outlet collectively form a gas flow pathway for a subject gas. Each cooling fin of the set is positioned to form a gap between that cooling fin and an adjacent cooling fin. The gas flow inlet is to receive the subject gas. The combination of the gap between each cooling fin of the set and the cooling capacity of the cooling fluid pathway is sufficient to, if the subject gas has ignited, lower temperature of the subject gas to below autoignition temperature.

Abstract: In some examples, a printed circuit board (PCB) card retention system can include a bracket, a fixed protrusion at a first location on the bracket, where the fixed protrusion includes a face, and a movable mechanism coupled to the bracket at a second location a distance away from the first location, where the movable mechanism includes a face, a positioning mechanism to position the face of the movable mechanism at a position of a plurality of positions that are each a different distance away from the face of the fixed protrusion, and a translation mechanism to permit the face of the movable mechanism, when at the position, to translate.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to computing device locations and computing devices having audio components thereon that change operational states. In some examples, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can include instructions that when executed cause a processor of an electronic device to determine a default host computing device of a plurality of computing devices, request a location of a first computing device of the plurality of computing devices using a sensor of the default host computing device, and request a location of a second computing device of the plurality of computing devices using the sensor. The instructions when executed can cause the processor to determine a first audio loop potential associated with the first computing device and a second audio loop potential associated with the second computing device, assign the first computing device as an active client and assign the second computing device as an inactive client.

Abstract: Examples of the presently disclosed technology provide new circuits for detecting errors in aCAMs with improved efficiency. Specifically designed around the structure and operation of aCAM arrays, these circuits include counter sub-circuits electrically connected to match lines of aCAM rows such that the counter sub-circuits receive match-related signals output from aCAM rows. The value stored by a counter sub-circuit may change in response to receiving a match signal, and may remain the same in response to receiving a mismatch signal. As will be described in greater detail below, the stored value of the counter sub-circuit may be used to detect/identify an error in its associated aCAM row after a set of (specially-computed) error-detection input vectors are sequentially applied to the circuit.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure relate to selecting a transmitting virtual access point (VAP) for a MBSSID set. A method comprises selecting a VAP from a set of VAPs as a transmitting VAP based on context information about the set of VAPs, at least one of the set of VAPs other than the transmitting VAP being determined as at least one non-transmitting VAP The method also comprises generating a beacon frame for the set of VAPs by including an identifier of the transmitting VAP in a header part of the beacon frame and including at least one identifier of the at least one non-transmitting VAP in a payload part of the beacon frame. A generated beacon frame is broadcasted. In this way, a transmitting VAP of a set of VAPs is no longer determined by default, but can be selected for different cases.

Abstract: An example device for image transfer can include a memory device, a service cubby to house a computing device and coupled to the memory device, a controller coupled to the memory device. The controller can retrieve, from the memory device, an image requested for transfer to the computing device in the memory device, perform an integrity check on the image, and transfer, via a local network of the device, the image to the computing device while the computing device is coupled to the service cubby.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluid ejection controller is described. The fluid ejection controller includes a firing board to pass control signals to a fluid ejection device to eject fluid from the fluid ejection device. A mount pivotally holds the firing board between a disengaged position where electrical pins of the firing board are not in contact with electrical pads of the fluid ejection device and an engaged position where the electrical pins are in contact with the electrical pads. The mount includes a slot to receive the fluid ejection device and at least one biasing spring to bias the firing board away from the fluid ejection device during insertion of the fluid ejection device. The fluid ejection controller also includes a handle coupled to a cam shaft to move the firing board between the disengaged position and the engaged position.

Abstract: Systems are methods are described which allow for “zero-touch” provisioning (ZTP) to be used to seamlessly bring up devices such as Gateways/Access Points/Switches or any other networking devices connected over different uplink types such as aggregated links (Static LAG, LACP), trunk ports, and the like. Provisioning is adapted specifically for trunk and/or LACP ports in order to maintain the automation and optimization benefits typically provided by ZTP. A method can include transmitting a discover message, and receiving a response message based on the discover message. Then, determining whether a pre-defined extension is included in the response message that indicates a port type and a virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration. Automatic configuration of one or more ports and a VLAN can be performed as indicated by the pre-defined extension. Thus, ZTP can be restarted in accordance with the configuration of the network device.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic die is described. The fluidic die includes an array of fluid actuators grouped into primitives. The fluidic die also includes a fluid actuator controller to selectively activate fluid actuators via activation data. The fluidic die also includes an array of actuator evaluators, wherein each actuator evaluator of the fluidic die is coupled to a subset of the array of fluid actuators. The actuator evaluators selectively evaluate an actuator characteristic of a selected fluid actuator based on: an output of an actuator sensor paired with the selected fluid actuator, the activation data, and an evaluation control signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatic notifications of expired subscriptions. In various embodiments, a network function can request a subscription from a Unified Data Repository (UDR). The request for the subscription can include a request for a notification when the subscription expires or at a time prior to the expiration of the subscription. When the subscription expires or at the time prior to the expiration of the subscription, the UDR can provide a notification that the subscription has expired or is about to expire. Based on the notification, the network function can request to re-subscribe or request a new subscription from the UDR.

Abstract: In some examples, the disclosure describes a device, comprising: a processor resource, and a non-transitory memory resource storing machine-readable instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause the processor resource to: determine an emotion based on a facial expression of a user captured within an image, apply a plurality of alterations to the image to exaggerate the facial expression of the user when the emotion has continued for a threshold quantity of time, and remove the plurality of alterations to the image when the emotion of the user has changed.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to managing a resource of a network device. A resource of a network device may be assigned from a first tenant to a second tenant of the network device. Resources of the network device may include an assignment right, an access right, and a configuration right, By assigning the resource to the second tenant, the second tenant may be granted an access right to the assigned resource. Responsive to the assignment of the resource, an access right to the assigned resource may be removed from the first tenant such that the first tenant is isolated from the resource.

Abstract: Examples of methods for part packing are described herein. In some examples, a first subset and a second subset of a set of parts are determined. In some examples a first packing of the first subset is determined. In some examples, a second packing of the second subset is determined based on the first packing.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes, at least one processor, in response to each of a plurality of requests, determining a halftone screen. Determining the halftone screen comprises encoding a signature pattern in the halftone screen, and halftone screens for different requests may be encoded with a different signature pattern. The halftone screen may be arranged such that, when applied to image data to provide a printed output, the pattern is discernible therein to provide a signature for the printed output.

Abstract: A technique for managing undervoltage in a compute system is disclosed. The technique includes a method that further includes: detecting an AC undervoltage condition in the compute system; and upon detecting the AC undervoltage condition: dynamically determining a holdup time as a function of the present load; determining a monitoring period as a function of the dynamically determined holdup time; waiting for the determined monitoring period to expire; and upon expiration of the determined monitoring period, perform a shutdown process if the AC undervoltage condition persists.

Abstract: One aspect of the present technology can provide a system for facilitating in-service software upgrade (ISSU) for a switch in a virtual switching stack. During operation, the system can initiate ISSU that facilitate uninterrupted traffic flow. The system can upgrade a first set of daemons of the switch that manage operations of the switch. The system can also upgrade a database stored on the switch. The database can store operational information of the switch. The system can further upgrade a second set of daemons of the switch that configure forwarding information on the forwarding hardware of the switch and facilitate data-plane operations for the switch. The forwarding information configured on the forwarding hardware can remain unchanged during the upgrade. The system can configure the upgraded second set of daemons to obtain control-plane information from a standby switch of a conductor switch of the virtual switching stack.

Abstract: An example charging member has a conductive support, a conductive elastic body layer on the conductive support, a first surface layer on the conductive elastic body layer, and a second surface layer on the first surface layer. The first surface layer includes a binder resin and a first plurality of first particles dispersed in the binder resin of the first surface layer, the second surface layer includes the binder resin, a second plurality of first particles, and second particles, the second plurality of first particles and the second particles being dispersed in the binder resin of the second surface layer, and an average diameter d1 of the first particles is 3 ?m?d1?6 ?m and an average diameter d2 of the second particles is 20 ?m?d2?26 ?m.