Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus, method and centrifuge environmental chamber system for use in a centrifuge to induce different atmospheric paths as boundary conditions to a soil model during a centrifuge test. The invention is configured to be mounted on top of a strongbox, is based on a convection design principle, with components adapted for use in a centrifuge, and software for continuous control and data acquisition. An apparatus for a centrifuge environmental chamber can include a model strongbox including a model space, an airflow channel configured to pull air from the model space and push back the air to the model space, and a humidity nozzle placed in the model space.

Abstract: A system and method for using performance signatures can include generating a set of performance features during an activity of the first participant by collecting kinematic data from at least one inertial measurement unit and generating a set of biomechanical signals; combining the set of performance features into the performance signature; generating at least a second performance signature from a set of participants; comparing the performance signature of the first participant to at least the second performance signature; and applying a result of the comparison to an interaction with at least one participant.

Abstract: Provided herein are formaldehyde-free flame retardant compositions, comprising a flame retardant acid and a fixing agent; and methods of their use for manufacturing durable formaldehyde-free flame retardant cellulosic materials. Also provided herein are durable formaldehyde-free flame retardant cellulosic materials and articles comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system using user personal, CBC, CMP and Lipid Panel data to detect a user acute myocardial infarction (AMI) risk and help user monitor AMI risk. Most AMI risk screening and diagnosis are related with the markers, video, image data, etc. although past researches have shown that serum albumin, RBC, MCV, MPV and PDW are all significantly correlated with AMI risk, use of the blood test results of CBC, CMP and Lipid Panel data to detect and monitor AMI risk has never been reported. Traditionally, AMI risk detecting and monitoring have been managed by doctors and hospitals and a user is unable to do it by himself or herself. The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent AMI risk detecting and monitoring system enabling users to detect and monitor AMI risk.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system using user personal, CBC, CMP and Lipid Panel data to predict a user stroke risk and help user monitor the stroke risk. Most stroke screening and diagnosis are related with the markers, video, image data, etc. although past researches have shown that serum albumin, RBC, MCV, MPV and PDW are all significantly correlated with stroke, use of the blood test results of CBC, CMP and Lipid Panel data to predict and monitor stroke risk has never been reported. Traditionally, stroke risk prediction and monitoring have been managed by doctors and hospitals and a user is unable to do it by himself or herself. The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent stroke risk prediction and monitoring system enabling users to predict and monitor the stroke risk.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for reducing fractional spurs in an All-Digital Phase Lock Loop (ADPLL). An exemplary apparatus includes a crystal oscillator configured to generate a first frequency reference signal, a non-integer divider coupled to the crystal oscillator and configured to divide the first frequency reference signal by a non-integer variable to generate a second frequency reference signal, and a multiplexor coupled to the non-integer divider and the crystal oscillator and configured to output the first frequency reference signal or the second frequency reference signal to the ADPLL, wherein the multiplexor is configured to output the second frequency reference signal based on the ADPLL being tuned to a low fractionality channel.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking running activity that includes an activity monitor device with an inertial measurement system, a communication module, a processor configured to generate a set of biomechanical signals from kinematic data collected from the inertial measurement system, a housing that internally contains the inertial measurement system, the communication module, and the processor, and an electrical interface exposed on the external side of the housing; and a user application operable on a second computing device distinct from the activity monitor device; wherein communication and generation of biomechanical signals are operable in many modes.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates. The sensor device detects the user's movement state and posture by capturing data from a tri-axial accelerometer in the sensor device. Streamed data from the accelerometer is normalized to correct for sensor errors as well as variations in sensor placement and orientation. Normalization is based on accelerometer data collected while the user is wearing the device and performing specific actions.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates. The sensor device detects the user's movement state and posture by capturing data from a tri-axial accelerometer in the sensor device. Streamed data from the accelerometer is normalized to correct for sensor errors as well as variations in sensor placement and orientation. Normalization is based on accelerometer data collected while the user is wearing the device and performing specific actions.

Abstract: Methods for depositing titanium oxide films by atomic layer deposition are disclosed. Titanium oxide films may include a titanium nitride cap, an oxygen rich titanium nitride cap or a mixed oxide nitride layer. Also described are methods for self-aligned double patterning including titanium oxide spacer films.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor structure includes providing a dielectric layer on a semiconductor substrate, forming an opening in the dielectric layer to expose a portion of the surface of the semiconductor substrate, forming a metal layer to fill up the opening, and removing the portion of the metal layer formed above the top surface of the dielectric layer by polishing. A metal oxide layer is formed on the surface of the metal layer after polishing. The method further includes removing the metal oxide layer from the top surface of the metal layer, forming a metal barrier layer on the top surface of the metal layer after the removal of the metal oxide layer to provide a more uniform thickness and a denser texture, and converting the metal barrier layer to a metal cap layer by introducing a silicon-containing gas onto a surface of the metal barrier layer.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system for monitoring early cancer risk. Most current early cancer detection and diagnosis are related with gene and biomarkers, although the practice has proven the significant differences of blood and urine test results between cancer patients and healthy people, and obtaining the results of routine blood and urine tests is not difficult, the use of routine blood and urine tests to detect and monitor early cancer risk has never been reported; and traditionally, early cancer detection and monitoring have been managed by doctors and hospitals, the users are unable to do it themselves. The purpose of this invention is to provide an early cancer risk monitoring system enabling users to dynamic monitor the early cancer risk.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for providing data and analysis for advertising on networked devices. One of the methods includes creating a vector of identifiers representing an ad opportunity. The method includes linking data attributes that describe the ad opportunity to the identifiers. The method includes expressing the data attributes following predefined scheme of hierarchy. The method includes linking a taxonomy describing data attributes. The method includes obtaining outcome measurements of ad events associated with the ad opportunity. The method also includes associating user interaction events with the ad with at least one of the identifiers or data attributes associated with the identifier.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an audience of network devices. One of the methods includes receiving information from a source, the information associated with a device identifier. The method includes determining, based on the device identifier, a unique user identifier, wherein the unique user identifier identifies a user independent of network, media, and location. The method includes identifying at least one user attribute based on the received information. The method includes associating the user attribute with the unique user identifier. The method also includes storing the user attribute in a repository. The repository stores a plurality of other user attributes associated with the unique user identifier, the other stored user attributes being received from a plurality of different sources.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates. The sensor device detects the user's movement state and posture by capturing data from a tri-axial accelerometer in the sensor device. Streamed data from the accelerometer is normalized to correct for sensor errors as well as variations in sensor placement and orientation. Normalization is based on accelerometer data collected while the user is wearing the device and performing specific actions.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein for a sensor device which biomechanically detects in real-time a user's movement state and posture and then provides real-time feedback to the user based on the user's real-time posture. The feedback is provided through immediate sensory feedback through the sensor device (e.g., a sound or vibration) as well as through an avatar within an associated application with which the sensor device communicates. The sensor device detects the user's movement state and posture by capturing data from a tri-axial accelerometer in the sensor device. Streamed data from the accelerometer is normalized to correct for sensor errors as well as variations in sensor placement and orientation. Normalization is based on accelerometer data collected while the user is wearing the device and performing specific actions.