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Floating Electricity Distribution, Bernd Lienau, Aker Solutions

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure relates to a floatable electricity distribution platform comprising a semisubmersible hull having a plurality of columns supported by a pontoon structure and a deck supported by the columns.

Improved User Shopping Journey, Twinkle Gupta, Sree Meruva

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Computer-implemented systems and methods provide for an improved user shopping experience via aggregated product data. In one embodiment, in response to a query, a system generates a user interface with multiple sections. A first section may include learning materials and information pertaining to the query to aid a user in making an informed purchase. A second section may include an overview of available products based on price and given features, as well as feature filters to narrow results. A third section may include a comparison tool that allows the user to directly compare products with the same brand, as well …

Automatic Expansion Of Data Sets For Machine Learning Models Using Crowdsourcing, Tomasz Mikolajewski

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The present disclosure describes computer-implemented systems and methods for automatic expansion of data sets for machine learning models by automatically creating crowdsourcing tasks to send to users around the world to describe a data set in their language and returning the expanded data set for the machine learning model. A user may provide an initial data set and receive a diverse and complete expanded data set with annotations in multiple languages in less time and without any additional effort from the user than in traditional data gathering for machine learning models.

Seamless Short Video Consumption Via A Web Browser Or Application, Kerstin Kuehne, Aditya Gupta, Alihan Livdumlu, Andrea Zilio, Anirban Mitra, Ankit Gupta, Danielle Marshak, Debosree Roy, Faizaan Marolia, Jamie Keene, Mary Koliadenko, Rohan Mathai, Shilpa Jindal, Yogesh Kadam, Rishi Vikram, Clay Minicus, Amay Champaneria, Hilary Hengesbach, Debra Kumar

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The present disclosure describes computer-implemented systems and methods for assisting a user to navigate and consume videos hosted on third-party platforms. In response to a user query, a plurality of video results responsive to the user query are displayed and upon selection of one of the plurality of video results, a web browser retrieves and renders a webpage including the video from the respective video hosting platform. The system can playback the video and generate similar video results from a plurality of video hosting platforms pertaining to a given user query.

Self-Organizing Publish/Subscribe On The Network Edge, Phil Genera

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In a publish/subscribe protocol such as MQTT, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices communicate as follows. A device with a message pertaining to a certain topic publishes the message to a cloud-based server. A device that subscribes to the topic receives messages pertaining to the topic from the cloud-based server. The traditional publish/subscribe protocol fails if the internet is unavailable. This disclosure describes techniques for publish/subscribe messaging without the need for a central coordinating server. A subscriber translates the topic of interest to a multicast IP address. To publish a message, the publisher simply sends a UDP packet with the message content to …

Dynamic Real-Time Verification Of Program Call Flows, Nic Watson, Chris Schneider

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This disclosure describes a dynamic overlay that delineates control flows of an application to identify unexpected code execution pathways that may be indicative of a security breach. Identifying such unexpected (or unauthorized) execution pathways can enable their prevention. The overlay is generated by observing the control flow through the application to produce a histogram of probabilities from a first function call to subsequent function calls. Using the overlay enables the detection of attacks with higher fidelity and at a lower cost than existing approaches.

Enhancing Cryptographic Security By Partial Key Management, Omer Berkman, Marcel M. Moti Yung

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Cryptographic security can degrade over time due to attackers using more powerful hardware or more sophisticated software. To maintain security, cryptographic machinery is replaced or strengthened as and when weaknesses are found. However, updating certain cryptographic components is infeasible or expensive, resulting in updates that either don’t occur or are delayed. This disclosure describes techniques to enhance cryptographic security by updating portions of a cryptographic system when updating cryptographic parameters is only partially possible. Authenticating data (auth-data) sent by the un-updateable component during normal operation is used to deliver new and upgraded security parameters to secure communication. Security degradation resulting …

Detecting Energy On Restricted Bands To Automatically Configure Device State, Craig Dooley

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Smartphones and other mobile devices can be disruptive in certain contexts such as a play or concert. Users may fail to turn off their devices in such contexts or may not know the correct way to do so. Professional performances are often at venues where performance-related equipment transmits on restricted radio bands for reliable wireless communication necessary for the performance. With user permission, an existing radio in a user device is used to detect energy on restricted bands used for such communication. When energy is detected, it is indicative that the device is within range of a professional performance. With …

Intelligent Adaptive Luminance Convergence, Hp Inc

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This disclosure is using IMU sensor to detect while user in the vehicle, such as train or bus, to change auto exposure program in camera. When user on the vehicle and faced luminance big changes, the new program which calculated through unique algorithm to adapt the best convergence behavior in various.

System Amd Dock Device Mutual Lock, Hp Inc

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Peripherals is getting to use in our PC system day by day. Even now Industry usually supplies many strong software/hardware protections in person systems, but related security methodology seem doesn’t grow as well. This is a new idea which leverage system power control method to peripheral which specific to docking device. Providing system/docking mutual secure lock. There’re 4 major features we provide. Register specific ID in BIOS firmware for target system and Docking devices then authorized person can lock/unlock system or docking device from firmware level. Cover not only PC but also extend protection to stay alone docking devices.

Advance Media To Avoid Crashes Due To Inoperability With Media Loaded, Hp Inc

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A workflow to reduce the crashes induced because of leaving the media loaded in the printer for a long time.

Rack Power System With Optimal Efficiency Point Tracking, N/A

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This disclosure describes techniques for improving the operational efficiency of rack power systems. A standby state is configured for each power supply unit (PSU). In the standby states, the PSU does not supply current to the load but is operationally ready to immediately transition to a power sourcing mode as needed. Transition between modes can be controlled through logic built within the PSU or through logic included in a power shelf controller that monitors the power draw of each PSU. The power shelf controller can calculate and deploy the number of PSUs that are to be placed in standby state …

Subsea Cooling System For Offshore Wind, Bernd Lienau

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This disclosure relates to a subsea cooling system for offshore wind which applies field proven technology from decades of experience from the oil and gas industry. The subsea cooling system significantly lower the operational cost, reduces the need of space on the platforms and have no discharge to sea.

Smart Utility Cart For Improving Wireless Communication In High-Noise Environments, N/A

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It is common practice in data centers and other industrial environments to place wireless client devices such as laptops on rolling utility carts for transport through the facility. Such wireless client devices are often in close proximity to equipment that generates substantial radio frequency (RF) noise and interferes with wireless connectivity of the client devices. This disclosure describes a smart utility cart with a telescopic mast that hosts a wireless device bridge, e.g., antenna, situated at a height above RF noise sources to improve the received signal (by being in line of sight with access points) and to decrease the …

Ceiling Plate Bracket - Id-06257, Christian Mohr

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The invention relates to a kitchen hood rapid fixing solution to the kitchen ceiling by applying of a universal hood installation module, which enables the simple installation of more types of kitchen hoods, with similar dimensions of the hood’s ventilation section, independently of hood air ventilation (air extraction or recirculation).

The hood installation module makes part of the hood structure and consists of two elements: the ceiling plate bracket and the vertical support channel.

The mounting of hood support module to the ceiling begins with the fixing of the ceiling plate bracket element, followed by the hood support channel assembling …

The "Inter" Cultural Dimensions In Teaching Of Fle In An Exolingual Context, Batoul Al-Muhaissen, Ahmad Nawafleh

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

The aim of this research is to propose pedagogical ideas for improving the quality of teaching / learning of French language / culture in the Jordanian university context. To do so, we will focus on the importance of cultural and intercultural aspects in acquiring a foreign language communication skill. We will then emphasize on clarifying the terms of culture, civilization and interculturality, often confused by foreign language teachers. Subsequently, we will discuss the role of interculturality in communication with others and the role of cultural competence in teaching FFL. The study ends with a number of pedagogical reflections based on …

The Evolution Of Jordan's Parliamentary Institution And The Impact On Political Reform: A Critical Review, Mohammad Al-Momani, Khalid Al-Adwan, Mohammed Torki Bani Salameh

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This research is a critical study for Jordanian parliamentary evolution and its impact on political reform in Jordan. We hypothesize a significant correlation between parliamentary development and democratization in Jordan. The study found that the Parliamentary institution, which represents the core of democracy in Jordan, is weak and lacking the ability to perform its main political duties. Researchers concluded that democracy in Jordan is in a status of stagnation. Since its formation in 1929 until 2019, parliament’s political power within the Jordanian political system remains substantially ineffective. The Executive Branch of government possess far more political power than the Legislative …

The Syntax Of Answers To Positive Polar Questions In Jordanian Arabic, Osama Omari, Hadeel Mohammad, Aziz Jaber, Mujdey Abudalbuh

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

Responses to a polar question have recently received much attention in the syntactic literature (e.g., Yaisomanag, 2012 on Thi; Wu, 2016 on Taiwanese, Servidio et al., 2018 on Italian; among others). However, the syntax of yes-no questions in Arabic has been undermined in the literature. The present study provides a syntactic analysis of answers to positive/neutral polar questions in Jordanian Arabic. Jordanian Arabic is particularly relevant here because its system allows for a variety of answer expressions. For example, an answer to a polar question could be in the form of a particle (a: ‘yes’ and laʔ ‘no’) or a …

Types Of Grotesque Character In Ahmad Alsaadawi’S Frankstein In Baghdad, Ahlam Masad

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

Grotesque is a term that describes everything that seems unfamiliar. It includes the anomaly, the distorted, the ugly, the strange, and the mad, all of which have a philosophical dimension that rejects the monistic and absolute view and is based on the contradictory duality that expresses the individual’s reality in its two parts: the bright and the dark, the complete and the imperfect. The events in Frankenstein in Baghdad take place in the years of 2005 and 2006 when Iraq witnessed a severe state of chaos, destruction and killing. These horrific incidents are reflected in the characters of the novel …

The Concept Of Text From The Perspective Of Heritage And Modernity: Its Impact On Formulating The Theory Of A Literary Text, Noureldeen Saddar, Khaled Bani Domy

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This research aims to discuss the problem of the textual concept in the Arab critical heritage and the Western critical thought and to show its impact on formulating the contemporary literary textual theory. It is the problem that stems from the assumption that Arab critical thought has originated in the components of this theory, which we find have roots and references in our critical, literary, rhetorical and philosophical heritage. Hence, the textual theory in the contemporary critical thought is an extension of this legacy, benefiting from the achievements of philosophers, linguists and critics, and the achievements of contemporary critical approaches. …

The Problem Of Mimicry And Presence In Ahmad Shawqi's Siniyah, Sami Ababneh, Yousef Hamdn

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This paper examines Ahmad Shawqi's Siniyah and Al-Buhturi's Siniyah from a critical perspective that views the relationship between these two works as a case of both mimicry and presence. Mimicry is an essential component of poetic practice that cannot be overlooked and is evident of one’s self-awareness in its present time and circumstances. This paper seeks to reevaluate and criticize this relationship in ways that might rejuvenate interest in poetic influence as the means of the latter poet to prove himself and his presence when compared to predecessor poets. This perception is based on the imitating poet’s fit as seen …

Simin Daneshvar’S “The Selection": Study And Analysis, Anas Al-Jarrah

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

Simin Daneshvar is considered one of the most prominent contemporary writers in Iran. She has gained an exceptional position in contemporary Iranian literature and is considered the lady of the modern Persian novel. She is considered so not only because she is the first woman to write the novel, but also because of the intellectual and social dimensions that her works carry. Her works focus on social issues such as Iranian women’s issues, the class system and its ramifications, and the problems of tribal bigotry in Iran. Simin has relied on real-life situations to write her novels and stories. Such …

Poetic Language Diplomacy: Reading In Zuhair Bin Abi Sulma’S MuʻAllaqet, Mohammad Ibnian

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

The study aims to examine the features of the language used by the poet Zuhair bin Abi Sulma, which makes the reader stand in front of an amazing portrait of political dialogue and diplomatic techniques which eventually led to the cessation war which lasted for years and almost ended the clans of Abs and Theban. The research seeks to follow the minute details of lifestyle back then as the poet does justice to those who did their best to stop the war and the absurdity of death so everyone enjoyed peace. Hence, the poet does justice to Haram Bin Sinan …

Manifestations Of The Place In The “Khatrat Al-Taif In Alshita’A And Al-Saif Journey” By Lisan Al-Deen Bin Alkhateeb, Ajmal Altwaiqat

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

The research hilights the place in “Al-Shita’a and Al-Saif” journey for Lisan AlDeen Bin Al-Khateeb. The study attempts to justify the manifestation of place in AlKhateeb’s jounrney. Moreover, the article focuses on the place through dealing with the idea of belonging to the Andalusian place as well as on Lisan Al-Deen Bin Al-Khateeb’s interest in Travel Literature. Furthermore, the research highlights Al-Khateeb’s spatial awareness in producing spatial symbols and embodying them in his journey as place plays an important role in his literature which consists of a collection of stories that contributes to depict historical portraits to his readers. The …

The Literary Sessions And Their Cultural Patterns In Amali Alsharif Almurtada (436 Ah): A Descriptive And Analytical Study, Salem Mar’I Al-Hadrusi

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This research deals with the structure of the Session (“Umliah”) in Sharif alMurtada’s book (“Amali” 436 AH) which is known as (“Al-Ghurar Wa Al-Durdar”), demonstrating its concept, method, contents, aesthetic form, cultural value and patterns. The Session (Umliah) consists of distinct literary texts, intentionally chosen by the writer, from different historical eras, and various cultural genres, including Qur'anic texts, prophetic traditions, poems, letters and various speeches, news, narratives, proverbs, and different intellectual issues. The (Amali) Works are a collection of literary encyclopedias, expressing the interest of the author and the people of his time in cultural, specialized knowledge, religious, historical, …

Attitudes Of Students In Grade Ten Towards Islamic Education Per Variables (Type, Academic Achievement Level, Parents Educational Level And Parents Monthly Income) In Dhofar Governorate, Fatima Musallam Al-Amari

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

The aim of this study is to identify attitudes of students in Grade Ten towards Islamic Education Subject in Dhofar Governorate per variables (Type, Academic Achievement level, parents educational level and parents monthly income). Data were collected by a questionnaire consisting of 27 paragraphs where its validity and reliability were verified. The study was conducted on male and female students in Grade Ten in Dhofar Governorate. The findings showed that attitudes of Grade Ten students towards Islamic Education subject are positive attitudes based on calculating theoretical mean on scale 6/3=2 and compare it to mean of students’ responses on the …

Establishing The Anglo-French Condominium In Egypt, Musaeva S. I, Gadzhibekova R. G

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

The article highlights the problems that Egypt had during the construction of the Suez Canal due to the financial enslavement of Egypt by the financiers of England and France and the imposition of bank loans and credits for which Egypt had a large financial debt. While the simple Egyptian people paid for such loans, the European bankers made huge profits. The construction of the Suez Canal, including the cost of shares, sanctions, opening costs and other expenses, cost Egypt 400 million francs. The article covers the actions of Khedive Ismail, the European financial hegemony over Egypt, and the establishment of …

Language Representation Of Archetypic Concepts In The Light Of Intercultural Communication, Ibrahim Al–Shaboul, Iryna Kushnir

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This article analyzes linguocultural units from the standpoint of cognitive linguistic. The concept is defined as a set of verbalized and non-verbalized images of objects and situations that form the conceptual sphere of a person; it recognizes the national, social, group and individual specificity of the content and structure of concepts. In order to describe the value semantics of the concept as a fragment of the language picture of the world of native speakers (Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic) and representatives of the relevant culture, such linguistic means of expression are analyzed: nominees, attributes, derivatives, phraseological units (including paroimyas), aphorisms. The authors …

Acquisition Of The Liaison In French As A Foreign Language: Difficulty And Remedy, Saad Haddad

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

“Liaison is a phenomenon that aroused and continues to arouse a large number of researchers' interest because of its complexity and diversity. The studies on this subject often concern when and how different native and non-native speakers perform or do not perform the liaison in French. The difficulty posed by the phenomenon of liaison is even more evident among non-native speakers for whom such correspondence does not exist in the mother tongue”. (Mårtensson, 2013 : p 3). This study aims to map the difficulties of liaison encountered by Arabic-speaking learners in French as a Foreign language class. The results of …

Problems In Uttering French Nasal Vowels For Jordanian Learners Of French As A Foreign Language, Farouq Abu Duhair, Nail Munasel, Samer Al-Hamouri

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

"Un bon vin blanc" (A fine white wine), is a French sentence in which every French nasal vowel that will be discussed in this article: [œ̃ ], [ɔ̃], [ɛ̃], [ɑ̃] is represented. Nasal vowels are « produced by lowering the velum and allowing the air to pass outward through the nose » (Halle, Morris, et Clements 1983). This phenomenon is called nasalization. If students of French as a foreign language are not able to produce such nasal sounds, they will not be able to properly pronounce these French vowels. Students face several sorts of difficulties whilst trying to utter French …