Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are provided for maintaining task prioritization and load balancing of I/O tasks on servers coupled by a plurality of communication channels. The apparatus includes a task controller for maintaining system resources on a failed target channel while resubmitting an unsuccessful task to a different channel. Also, the apparatus includes an upgrade module for upgrading a task prioritization level of a failed I/O task. Additionally, a load module is provided for balancing I/O tasks evenly across the plurality of communication channels according to a prioritization algorithm. The system includes the task controller and a device controller configured to interface with the task controller. The method includes a computer readable medium with computer readable code for selecting a channel, upgrading the prioritization level of a failed task, and maintaining resources on the failed channel while resubmitting the failed I/O task on a different channel.

Abstract: Provided is a method, system and program for managing operation requests using different resources. In one embodiment, a first queue is provided for operations which utilize a first resource of a first and second resource. A second queue is provided for operations which utilize the second resource. An operation is queued on the first queue until the first resource is acquired. The first resource is released if the second resource is not also acquired. The operation is queued on the second queue when the first resource is acquired but the second resource is not. In addition, the first resource is released until the operation acquires both the first resource and the second resource.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel micro valve device, comprising a micro fluidic channel, which is formed by combining two hydrophobic plates, and the micro/nano structure on the wall surfaces of the channel are used to manipulate the mobility of the fluid in the channel. The function of the micro/nano structure mentioned above is to alter the micro or nano surface pattern on the wall surfaces of the channel. According to the relation between the surface pattern and the surface tension, the textured areas on the wall surfaces can change the mobility of the fluid in the channel. This effect is used as a switch in new types of micro valve devices for biomedical tests. Methods of making the micro valve device are described and include generating a micro/nano structure on the surfaces of the channel. The temporal control of different valve resistances can be achieved with different lengths, shapes, depths and materials of the micro/nano structures.

Abstract: The dihydrogenphosphate salt of 4-oxo-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydro [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrazin-7(8H)-yl]-1-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butan-2-amine is a potent inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV and is useful for the prevention and/or treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, also referred to as type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to a crystalline monohydrate of the dihydrogenphosphate salt as well as a process for its preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing this novel form and methods of use for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.

Abstract: A tool device includes a diagonally disposed groove and a channel formed in one end and communicating each other, and a latch pin and a button slidably received in the groove and the channel of the tool device. A spring may bias one end of the latch pin out and to engage into a tool member, and to detachably lock the tool device to the tool member. The latch pin may be easily disengaged from the tool member by depressing the button into the tool device. The button has a notch formed between two legs for slidably receiving the latch pin.

Abstract: A tool device includes a diagonally disposed groove and a channel formed in one end and communicating each other, and a latch pin and a button slidably received in the groove and the channel of the tool device. A spring may bias one end of the latch pin out and to engage into a tool member, and to detachably lock the tool device to the tool member. The latch pin may be easily disengaged from the tool member by depressing the button into the tool device. The button has a notch formed between two legs for slidably receiving the latch pin.

Abstract: A socket includes a driving portion having an engaging hole formed by a peripheral wall which has a uniform thickness formed through the peripheral portion for avoiding the stress concentration problems occurred in the driving portion of the socket. The driving portion includes an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface parallel to each other for forming the uniform thickness of the peripheral wall of the socket. The inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface each includes six curved surfaces and six rounded corners.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the prophylaxis or therapy of immunoglobulin E-mediated disease conditions. The present invention discloses methods for identifying peptides that induce a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte response against immunoglobulin E. The present invention further discloses compositions that are able to elicit in a mammal a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte response to naturally processed and presented immunoglobulin E peptides, and methods for their use.

Abstract: In a color digital imaging apparatus, a light source selector is provided for a user to select a proper illumination condition. When down loading the captured image in a computer system, a color correction function is performed at the computer system.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the hammering of a nail including a substantially cylindrical outer casing having a first open end and a second open end. A striking pin having a first end with a rounded head provided thereon disposed to be struck by a hammer or the like. An inner tube is received in the outer casing and attached to the striking pin at a first end thereof. The inner tube is longitudinally slidable in the outer casing. Two flexible holding strips each having a concave portion are disposed to be pressed outwardly for receiving a nail to be hammered therebetween. A hammering pin is attached to a second end of the inner tube at a first end thereof. A second end of the hammering pin is disposed to abut the head of the nail to be hammered which is held by the concave portions of the two holding strips before hammering. Two springs are provided for repositioning the hammering pin, the inner tube and the striking pin after the hammering of the nail is completed.