Abstract: In an example, there is disclosed a system and method for providing a service-oriented architecture, including request/response, over a publish/subscribe framework. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed for adding layers upon a publish/subscribe messaging framework for sophisticated messaging such as point-to-point (request/response) and the ability to query for available services, in a reliable, scalable manner.

Abstract: A cooking device is provided. In one embodiment, the cooking device includes a base having a recessed cavity arranged in a top surface. The cooking device can also include a heating element arranged within the recessed cavity of the base. A first bracket can be positioned on the base, and a cooking plate can be positioned on the top surface of the base. A lid assembly can be provided and can include a cover plate configured to be removably positioned over the cooking plate. The cover plate can include a plurality of through-holes arranged therein. A second bracket can be positioned on the cover plate and it can be configured to couple to the first bracket such that the lid assembly is connected to and rotatable relative to the base.

Abstract: A continuous glucose monitor for wirelessly transmitting data relating to glucose value to a plurality of displays is disclosed, as well as systems and methods for limiting the number of display devices that can connect to a continuous glucose transmitter. In addition, security, including hashing techniques and a changing application key, can be used to provide secure communications between the continuous glucose transmitter and the displays. Also provided is a continuous glucose monitor and techniques for authenticating multiple displays, providing secure data transmissions to multiple displays, and coordinating the interaction of commands and data updates between multiple displays.

Abstract: A computer system configured to enable communication between two or more virtual platforms is disclosed. The computer system comprises a physical processor configured to run the two or more virtual platforms. The computer system further comprises a memory. The memory comprises one or more separate memory portions allocated to each of the two or more virtual platforms, wherein within at least one memory portion allocated to one of the virtual platform a predefined range of addresses is configured as a shared device memory, the shared device memory being accessible by all the virtual platforms. Firmware running on a first virtual platform is configured to transfer a data packet from the first virtual platform to one or more further virtual platforms via the shared device memory.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods and compositions for functionalizing molecules, such as oligonucleotides, with functional groups, including polyhistidine tags useful in affinity methods. Some embodiments include methods for modifying and purifying complex mixtures of molecules by exchange of functional tags.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are computer-implemented method, system, and computer-readable storage-medium embodiments for implementing user-generated templates for segmented multimedia performances. An embodiment includes at least one computer processor configured to transmit a first version of a content instance and corresponding metadata. The first version of the content instance may include a plurality of structural elements, with at least one structural element corresponding to at least part of the metadata. The first content instance may be transformed by a rendering engine triggered by the at least one computer processor.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for managing data in a storage device, such as a solid-state drive (SSD). In some embodiments, a data storage device includes a main non-volatile memory (NVM), a host command queue that lists pending host read and host write commands, and a write cache which temporarily stores write data sets pending transfer to the NVM responsive to execution of the associated host write commands in the host command queue. A collision prediction circuit predicts a rate of future collisions involving the cached write data sets. A storage manager directs storage of the write data sets to a first target location responsive to the rate of future collisions being at a first level, and directs storage of the write data sets to a different, second target location responsive to the rate of future collisions being at a different, second level.

Abstract: A method of chromatically-corrected image demosaicing for a sensor with a colour filter array (CFA) such as a Bayer filter array. The demosaicing makes use of local chromatic aberration correction data to determine chromatically-corrected pixel positions for spatial interpolation. In implementations a chromatically-corrected quadratic adjustment is also applied.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coatings covalently attached to the surface of a substrate and the preparation of the polymer coatings, such as poly(N-(5-azidoacetamidylpentyl)acrylamide-co-acrylamide) (PAZAM), in the formation and manipulation of substrates, such as molecular arrays and flow cells. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing a substrate surface by using beads coated with a covalently attached polymer, such as PAZAM, and the method of determining a nucleotide sequence of a polynucleotide attached to a substrate surface described herein.

Abstract: A solid-state memory may have many non-individually erasable memory cells arranged into calibration groups with each memory cell in each respective calibration group using a common set of read voltages to sense programmed states. An evaluation circuit of the solid-state memory may be configured to measure at least one read parameter for each calibration group responsive to read operations carried out upon the memory cells in the associated calibration group. An adjustment circuit of the solid-state memory may redistribute the memory cells of an existing calibration group into at least one new calibration group in response to the at least one measured read parameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a continuous monitoring of analyte values received from an analyte sensor system are provided. One method for a wireless data communication between an analyte sensor system and a mobile device involves storing identification information associated with a transceiver of the analyte sensor system, the identification information entered by a user of the mobile device via a custom application running on the mobile device; causing the custom application to enter a background mode; searching for advertisement signals; receiving an advertisement signal from the transceiver; authenticating the transceiver based on the identification information; prompting the user to bring the custom application to a foreground mode; causing the custom application to request a confirmation from the user that a data connection with the transceiver is desired; receiving the confirmation from the user; and completing the data connection with the transceiver.

Abstract: A breath-sample contained (100) comprising an inlet (102) for receiving a breath sample, a wall (104) at least partially defining a chamber (106) for containing the breath sample, and a valve (110) between the inlet (102) and the chamber (106). The valve (110) is in fluid communication with the inlet (102) and the chamber (106), and is configurable between at least a first open configuration (110a) for flow of breath sample from the inlet (102) to the chamber (106) up to a first flow rate, and a second open configuration (110b) for flow of breath sample from the inlet (102) to the chamber (106) at a second flow rate greater than the first flow rate. Once the valve (110) has been configured in the second open configuration (110b), the valve (110) cannot then reconfigure itself to the first open configuration (110a).

Abstract: A continuous glucose monitor for wirelessly transmitting data relating to glucose value to a plurality of displays is disclosed, as well as systems and methods for limiting the number of display devices that can connect to a continuous glucose transmitter. In addition, security, including hashing techniques and a changing application key, can be used to provide secure communications between the continuous glucose transmitter and the displays. Also provided is a continuous glucose monitor and techniques for authenticating multiple displays, providing secure data transmissions to multiple displays, and coordinating the interaction of commands and data updates between multiple displays.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump to synchronize the operation of a pair of hydraulic actuators wherein each hydraulic actuator comprises a cylinder including a first fluid port and a second fluid port formed in the proximal and distal end portions thereof respectively and having a piston disposed therein coupled to a piston rod at least partially disposed within the corresponding cylinder. The dual hydraulic pump includes a triple gear assembly to alternately feed pressurized hydraulic fluid to the first fluid port of each hydraulic actuator simultaneously or the second fluid port of each hydraulic actuator simultaneously to synchronize the linear movement of each piston and piston rod in a first direction or a second direction.

Abstract: Cooking devices, cooking systems, and smoke assemblies for use therewith are provided. In one embodiment, a cooking system is provided and includes a housing and a smoke assembly. The housing can have a lower base portion and an upper lid portion that together define a hollow cooking chamber. The smoke assembly can be coupled to the upper lid portion, and can be in fluid communication with the hollow cooking chamber. The smoke assembly can generate smoke during cooking operations in order to impart smoke flavor onto a food product disposed within the hollow cooking chamber.

Abstract: Cooking devices, cooking systems, and smoke assemblies for use therewith are provided. In one embodiment, a cooking system is provided and includes a housing and a smoke assembly. The housing can have a lower base portion and an upper lid portion that together define a hollow cooking chamber. The smoke assembly can be coupled to the upper lid portion, and can be in fluid communication with the hollow cooking chamber. The smoke assembly can generate smoke during cooking operations in order to impart smoke flavor onto a food product disposed within the hollow cooking chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, L1, L2, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use for treating disorders, diseases, and conditions involving the immune system and inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis, hematological malignancies, epithelial cancers (i.e., carcinomas), and other disorders, diseases, and conditions for which inhibition of SYK is indicated.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods and compositions for functionalizing molecules, such as oligonucleotides, with functional groups, including polyhistidine tags useful in affinity methods. Some embodiments include methods for modifying and purifying complex mixtures of molecules by exchange of functional tags.