Abstract: An apparatus for responding to a current user command associated with one of a plurality of task/domains. The apparatus comprises: a digital storage device that stores cumulative feedback data gathered from multiple users during previous operations of the apparatus and segregated in accordance with the plurality of task/domains; a first digital logic device that determines the current task/domain with which the current user command is associated; a second digital logic device that determines a current response to the current user command on the basis of that portion of the stored cumulative feedback data associated with the current task/domain; a first communication interface that communicates to the user the current response; and a second communication interface that receives from the user current feedback data regarding the current response. The current feedback data is added to the cumulative feedback data stored in the digital storage device and associated with the current task/domain.

Abstract: Provided herein is an instrument and method useful to incise in to the skin to a precise depth and at a specific angle with respect to the surface of the skin of a patient, for the extraction of individual follicular groups or individual follicular units. An instrument according to the invention precisely limits the depth of incision, and creates a circular incision around a hair, follicular unit, or follicular cluster in a manner such that no damage occurs to any of the hair shafts.

Abstract: A method for enhancing data storage may comprise storing two or more bits in a memory cell, wherein the stored bits may be characterized by two or more independent variables based, at least in part, on physical properties of the memory cell.

Abstract: A method may comprise executing a read operation to access a memory array by performing a preactive command to include a row-address-write operation and a bitline precharge and column selection operation and performing an activate command including a column-address-write operation and a row-decode-selection operation.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to improving memory cell retention for non-volatile flash memory.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the processing of graphical rating images.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to accessing memory, and more particularly to a wordline driver of same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprising a memory device, a controller to maintain remap information regarding the memory device, and a storage unit to store the maintained remap information, wherein the storage unit is external to the memory device and the controller.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems associated with producing and distributing one or more radiative forcing agents to Earth's atmosphere are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for searching data and grouping search results into clusters that are ordered according to search relevance. Each cluster comprises one or more data type, such as images, web pages, local information, news, advertisements, and the like. In one embodiment, a search term is evaluated for related concepts indicating categories of data sources to search. Data sources may also be identified by context information such as a location of a client device, a currently running application, and the like. Search results in each cluster are ordered by relevance and each cluster is given a score based on an aggregate of the relevance within the cluster. Each cluster score may be modified based on one or more corresponding concepts and/or context information. The clusters are ordered based on the modified scores. Content, including advertisements, may also be added to the ordered list to appear as another cluster.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for adapting hierarchical structure information associated with a first ranking function tuned for use in a first domain for use in a second domain.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to techniques involving transitioning serial data into a serial parallel interface.

Abstract: Briefly, embodiments describe a method, article and/or system for determining image similarity.

Abstract: A search engine is operated to handle a plurality of queries. In particular, in response to each of the plurality of queries presented to the search engine, the search engine provides an indication of at least one document responsive to that query. An indication is determined of an amount of resources of the search engine to handle a subset of the plurality of queries. Based on the determined indication, the search engine is selected to operate in one of a synchronous mode and an asynchronous mode, and the search engine is operated in accordance with the selected mode.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device may comprise forming a memory portion, forming a carbon film, depositing insulation to at least partially cover the carbon film, and terminating patterned removal of the insulation at the carbon film during a fabrication process.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to user configuration of polarity of data storage in memory devices.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a method and/or system for adjusting a thermoelectric cooler.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining items or people of potential interest to recommend to users in a computer-based network. Implied social networks may be determined based at least in part on obtained social behavior information. Items or people of potential interest to users may be determined based at least in part on implied social network information. Vocabulary taxonomies may be associated with, or used in determining, implied social networks.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, devices and/or systems for manipulating character expressions to determine relationships among such character expressions.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to predicting hot terms, and may also relate to creating contextual shortcuts based, at least in part, on the predicted hot terms.