54 results about "Stepping stone" patented technology

Methods, apparatus and network architectures relating to the use of a Hop-by-Hop packet forwarding technique using “stepping stone” switches. The network architectures include use of stepping stone switches interspersed with non-stepping stone switches such as conventional network switches comprising network elements such switches, routers, repeaters, etc. The stepping stone switches are configured to route packets as multiplexed flows along tunneled sub-paths between stepping stone switches in a hop-by-hop manner with error recovery, as opposed to conventional routing under which packets are routed from a source to a destination using an arbitrary path or along a (generally) lengthy flow-based path. Accordingly, packets from a source endpoint are routed to a destination endpoint via multiple sub-paths connecting pairs of stepping stone switches, with each sub-path traversing one or more conventional switches and constituting a logical Hop in the Hop-by-Hop route.

A system and method for determining the point of entry of a malicious packet into a network is disclosed. An intrusion detection system detects entry of the malicious packet into the network (500). A stepping stone detection system identifies stepping stones in extended connections within the network (524). A traceback engine isolates the malicious packet in response to operation of the intrusion detection system (528), wherein the traceback engine utilizes the identified stepping stones to determine the point of entry of the malicious packet.

A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and / or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone / vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and / or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location.

The invention is of both a composition and method for inhibiting the proliferation of cancerous cells. The composition is, and the method is based on the use of a composition consisting (among active ingredients) substantially of 2-methoxyestradiol and / or one of a number of anaologues thereof. The present inventors have demonstrated beyond serious doubt that these compounds have a pronounced effect in inhibiting the proliferation of cancerous cells and, therefore, provide a desperately needed stepping stone for advancing toward meaningful treatment of cancer.

In a finite state machine (FSMverify) a set of goal states, to be searched for their reachability from a start state, is defined.An overapproximated path is found from a start state to a goal state by a forward approximation technique. The overapproximated path representation relies upon a partitioning of the state and input bits of FSMverify. A state matrix of the overapproximated path is organized by time-steps of FSMverify along a first dimension and by partitions of FSMverify state bits along a second dimension.An underapproximated path, along the path of the stepping stone matrix, is determined. Underapproximation is typically accomplished by simulation.A sequence of states to be output is updated with the underapproximated path.If a start to goal state sequence has been found, the procedure ends. Otherwise, the above steps of over and under approximation are repeated, using the results of the last underapproximation as a start state.

The present invention provides an illuminated stepping stone including a block having a top surface. At least one rod is embedded within the block, the rod having a first end and a second end, the rod being positioned such that the second end is visible from the top surface. A light source is located within the block and placed close enough to the first end to illuminate the first end. When electricity is supplied to illuminate the light source, the second end of the rod will also be illuminated. The block is preferably cement and the rods are preferably acrylic. The light source is preferably a bright, long-lasting, and energy efficient LED. In the preferred embodiment, the light source of a first stone may be connected to the light source of a second stone, thereby allowing several stones to be connected in series or in parallel.

The embodiment of the invention discloses a stepping stone system. The stepping stone system at least comprises a WEB server, a stepping stone and a server cluster, wherein the WEB server is used for receiving the access information of a user applying to access a target server and the examination and approval instruction of a stepping stone administrator on the privilege of the user applying to access the target server, searching the stepping stone corresponding to the target server, and sending authorization information to the searched stepping stone; the stepping stone is used for receiving the authorization information sent by the WEB server, storing user account information and privilege information applying to access the server into the self stepping stone and the target server, authenticating the user logging in the self stepping stone, and forwarding the operation instruction of the user on the target server to the target server; the target server is used for receiving the operation instruction forwarded by the stepping stone and executing operation corresponding to the operation instruction. By using the system provided by the embodiment of the invention, tasks executed by the stepping stone and data processed by the stepping stone are reduced, the load of the stepping stone is reduced, and the stepping stone system is prevented from having errors.

The invention discloses a progressive die and method for producing an automobile seat sliding way retainer. The progressive die comprises an outer material guide mechanism, an upper positioning plate, an upper die base, a lower positioning plate, a lower die base, a stepping stone, a punching and trimming die body, a primary bending die body, a secondary bending die body, a rolling, bending, punching and bending die body, a bending die body, a steel ball feeding die body, a cutting and separation die body and a safety device. The invention discloses the method for producing the automobile seat sliding way retainer. The progressive die is simple in structure and capable of achieving multi-station continuous punching. A feeding machine is adopted for automatic feeding, operation is convenient to achieve, production efficiency of the automobile seat sliding way retainer is improved, the machining cycle is shortened, quality and precision of products are guaranteed, labor cost is reduced, and production cost is lowered.

A method and system is provided for detecting correlated connections in an extended connection. A plurality of stepping stone detection algorithms are executed in parallel (400), each of the plurality of stepping stone detection algorithms generating a result. The results are scored for each of the plurality of stepping stone detection algorithms (402). A consensus attack path is generated based upon the scored results (404).

The method for tracking a cyber hacking is provided. The method of connection fingerprint generation and stepping-stone traceback based on NetFlow includes receiving a traceback request including IP packet attribute information of a victim and an attacker which corresponds to a target connection that is the last connection on a connection chain, generating a fingerprint for an associated connection based on the IP packet attribute information and requesting a NetFlow collector for relevant information, detecting a stepping-stone connection to the target connection which is generated at the time of generation of the fingerprint and instructing to check whether sorted candidate connections are present on the same connection chain as the target connection, and determining an order of the candidate connections based on an attacker host when the candidate connections are determined to be present on the same connection chain as the target connection.

A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and / or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone / vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and / or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location.

A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and / or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone / vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and / or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location.

The invention belongs to the field of hydraulic engineering and particularly relates to a landscape barrage with a hydrophilic effect and a construction method of the landscape barrage. The landscape barrage with the hydrophilic effect comprises a main barrage, wherein the main barrage traverses a river channel for river channel water storage, multiple stages of low barrages are arranged in the downstream position of the river channel where the main barrage is located and low barrage landscape reservoirs are arranged between the main barrage and the first stage of low barrage as well as between the last stage of low barrage and the adjacent next stage of low barrage respectively. According to the landscape barrage with the hydrophilic effect, a traditional high barrage with a higher water head in a mountain stream type river channel is optimized, the multiple low-water-head barrages are effectively and jointly built to replace one high-water-head barrage, meanwhile, antique slate stepping stone is laid at the top of the main barrage to connect pedestrian traffic on two sides, and the hydrophilic effect is realized. During construction, landscape stone and landscape rock settings are heavily used while the consumption of concrete is reduced, the construction process is simpler, and the landscape barrage has the advantages that construction is convenient and quick, the construction progress is accelerated effectively and the like.

A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and / or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone / vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and / or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location.

A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and / or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone / vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and / or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location.

The present invention relates to a method for tracing a cyber hacking attack and, more particularly, to a system and a method for generating a connection fingerprint and tracing back a source site using a network flow. The method for connection fingerprint generation and traceback based on netflow comprises: a step of receiving a traceback request including IP packet attribute information of a victim and an attacker corresponding to a target connection, which is a final connection of a connection chain; a step of generating a fingerprint for a related connection based on the IP packet attribute information and requesting related information to a network flow collector; a step of detecting connection of a stepping stone for the target connection, which is made when the fingerprint is generated, to confirm whether a selected subject connection is present on the same chain as the target connection; and a step of determining a connection sequence with respect to an attacker host for the subject connection confirmed to be present on the same connection chain as the target connection.

A method for creating illuminated stepping stones that can include customized graphic art on the interior of the substantially dome-shaped lid of the stepping stone. The method involves the use of a print that is formed, die-cut and molded to the dimensions of the interior surface of the substantially dome-shaped lid. Optionally, a white flood backing can be added. Optionally, the image can extend down the cylindrical sidewall of the stepping stone. Optionally, a non-slip surface can be added to the top of the stone. Optionally, an inverted cup attached to a base can be included on the interior portion of the stepping stone to minimize deflection when pressure is applied when stepped upon. Optionally, an opaque ring can be placed on the interior portion of the cylindrical sidewall of the stepping stone to stop the leak of light through the side. The result is a weather-resistant, decorative illuminated stepping stone that is customizable.

Methods of manufacturing multi-colored, rubber steps such as stepping stones and pavers include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored step having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.

A rotary type pulse switch includes a movable electrode 57 having a plurality of contacting portions 57A formed in positions of the same radius from its rotation center, and a fixed electrode 50 disposed face to face with the movable electrode 57 and having a plurality of contacted portions 60 arranged in form of stepping stones on the same circumference as a rotation locus T of the contacting portions 57A. The fixed electrode 50 includes a first fixed electrode pattern 52A, a second fixed electrode pattern 52B and a common fixed electrode pattern 51, each of the fixed electrode patterns 51, 52A, 52B being in a mutually nonconductive state. The contacted portions 60 are arranged in such a positional relationship that a full insulation state occurs during rotation of the movable electrode 57 in which none of the contacting portions 57A contact the first fixed electrode pattern 52A, second fixed electrode pattern 52B or common fixed electrode pattern 51.

The invention discloses a core-through type pillar base slate, drum step stone, reinforced concrete upright column structure, which comprises a pillar base slate, a drum step stone and a reinforced concrete column body. The utility model is characterized in: the pillar base slate and the drum step stone are formed with a core through hole; the reinforced concrete column is passed through the core through hole, and is combined with the plinth to form an integrated structure. The construction method comprise includes forming core though holes on the pillar base slate and the drum step stone, has the following construction processes: measuring and setting line, forming the core through hole on the pillar base slate, positioning the drum step stone and fixing, binding column steel bars, supporting moulds, pouring column concrete, removing moulds, maintaining, and machining and modifying the reinforced concrete column surface, the pillar base slate and the drum step stone. By integrating the column body, the drum step stone and the pillar base slate, the invention improves the integrity and spatial aesthetic feeling of the great wooden framework in archaize building, achieves great environment benefit, increases machining efficiency greatly, saves material, and protects environment.

The invention discloses a water-curtain-cave-type ecological landscape dam comprising a main dam body (1). The main dam body (1) is composed of an upstream face (11), a top overflow face (12) and a dam toe terrace (13); the main dam body is arranged on a river channel in a crossing mode; the top overflow face extends towards the downstream to form a drop platform (2); the drop platform and the downstream side of the main dam body form an arc-shaped cantilever-type overhanging eave structure (32), and the dam toe terrace is located below the arc-shaped cantilever-type overhanging eave structure; a water curtain cave corridor (3) is arranged between the arc-shaped cantilever-type overhanging eave structure and the dam toe terrace; water flowing down from the drop platform forms a drop watercurtain, and stepping stone for people passing (31) is laid in the water curtain cave corridor; and a stilling pool (4) is arranged on the downstream of the water curtain cave corridor. The water-curtain-cave-type ecological landscape dam has the advantages of being good in durability, low in cost, safe and reliable in operation, good in hydrophilic effect, high in landscape ecological effect andthe like.

An interactive fun fountain combined with stepping stones comprises a pool. A stepping stone control module and a fountain waterscape module which are connected through a wire are arranged in the pool. According to the stepping stone control module, a fountain control device is installed in each stepping stone, each fountain control device is composed of a waterproof tread-sensing switch embedded in the top of the corresponding stepping stone and a delay breaker connected with the waterproof tread-sensing switch in series, and the delay breaker is connected with the fountain waterscape module through a wire. According to the fountain waterscape module, multiple circuits are connected in parallel and then connected to a low-voltage power supply, each circuit is composed of a sprayer, a waterproof tread-sensing switch and a breaker in a series connection mode, a water outlet of a submerged pump is communicated with the sprayers through a pipeline, and a power switch circuit of the submerged pump is connected with a low-voltage power supply circuit through an electromagnetic relay. According to the interactive fun fountain combined with the stepping stones, the stepping stones and the fountain are combined, so that both the stepping stones and the fountain have higher fun, interactivity and entertainment.

The invention discloses a construction method for ecology on an embankment of an intertidal zone in a turbid water area. A stepped stone natural pond which is parallel to the embankment is constructed. The distance between two adjacent stone natural ponds which are an upper stone natural pond layer and a lower stone natural pond layer is 30 cm to 60 cm, the distance between the upper surface of the upmost stone natural pond layer and a high tide surface is not less than 20 cm, and the distance between the upper surface of the lowest stone natural pond and the high tide surface is not larger than 180 cm. Plant adhesion bases which are made of mixture of nylon and sediment are placed in the stone natural pond, and thallus sections of agar weeds or stem thorn algae or floral ulva or ishigeokamurae or ulvalinza are sowed in the plant adhesion bases in the same layer. Each aquatic plant can grow well, and after two-year cultivation, a large amount of spores of the aquatic plants swim naturally in a spawning mode and grow adhering to inner sides of the stone natural pond and the embankment of the intertidal zone, so that the embankment of the intertidal zone has an ecology landscape which is formed of various plants, and invasion of common cordgrass is prevented. Ecological diversity of the intertidal zone is formed, the ecology landscape of the intertidal zone on the embankment is beautified, and cultivation on a mud flat of intertidal zone is benefitted.