Abstract: A quantum device is disclosed having an LC resonator circuit for performing qubit measurement or readout. The device comprises a silicon layer (601), a dielectric layer (603) disposed upon and forming a functional interface with the silicon layer (601), a first metallic region (614) disposed upon the dielectric layer 603, and a second metallic region (624) disposed upon the dielectric layer 603 and laterally separated from the first metallic region (614). The first and second metallic regions (614, 624) are arranged to be electrically connected such that a double quantum dot, forming a qubit having a first state and a second state, can be induced beneath the first and second metallic regions (614, 624) at the functional interface. The double quantum dot provides a capacitor C1 in the LC resonator circuit and the capacitance of the double quantum dot is dependent on the state of the qubit.

Abstract: A schema is generated to establish a connection between user devices and one or more patient record servers. Generating a schema can include receiving configuration information associated with a patient record gateway, wherein the patient record gateway is associated with one or more patient record servers configured for storing electronic health records for a plurality of patients. Generating a schema can include defining, based at least in part on the configuration information, a schema configured to enable user devices to retrieve, via the patient record gateway, electronic health records from the one or more patient record servers. A schema can be requested by a user device. The schema can be sent to a user device to establish a connection with the one or more patient record servers.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a housing including a base and sidewalls. The housing is to support a circuit board. The apparatus also includes a heat sink to be supported by the housing independent of the circuit board. The heat sink is to be thermally coupled to a semiconductor package attached to the circuit board. The heat sink is to be closer to the base of the housing than the circuit board is to be to the base of the housing.

Abstract: A cloud computing capacity management system can include a fine-grained admission control layer, a policy engine, and an enforcement layer. The fine-grained admission control layer can be configured to ingest capacity signals and create a capacity mitigation policy, based at least in part on the capacity signals, to protect available capacity of a cloud computing system for prioritized users. The capacity mitigation policy can be directed to users of the cloud computing system. The policy engine can be configured to control how the capacity mitigation policy is applied to the cloud computing system. The enforcement layer can be configured to handle incoming resource requests and to enforce resource limits based on the capacity mitigation policy as applied by the policy engine.

Abstract: A base sheet formed from a nonwoven web and having a microstructured topography is provided. A plurality of staple fibers modified with a cation are affixed to the nonwoven web via an adhesive modified with an anion in order to improve one or more attributes of the nonwoven web, such as softness, absorption, abrasion, and barrier properties. The present disclosure also provides a method of forming a base sheet which includes printing the adhesive on the nonwoven web, and passing the nonwoven web through an electroplating module.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes an electronic system. The electronic system includes a chassis. The electronic system includes a semiconductor chip cooling component that is rigidly fixed to the chassis. The electronic system includes a packaged semiconductor chip having a lid that is contact with the semiconductor chip cooling component. The electronic system includes an electronic circuit board. The packaged semiconductor chip is electro-mechanically attached to the electronic circuit board.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to control load distribution of integrated circuit packages are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a carrier plate including a first surface to face a heatsink; a second surface opposite the first surface, and an aperture extending between the first and second surfaces, the aperture dimensioned to surround a semiconductor device, and a spring carried by the carrier plate, the spring to contact a surface of the semiconductor device proximate an outer edge of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A power delivery system for a hardware processor includes a motherboard (MB), a voltage regulator (VR), an elastomer computer socket, and a plurality of power delivery paths within the socket. The socket connects the MB to the processor and comprises a first set of power pins that is connected to the processor by surface mount elements, and a second set of power pins that is not connected to the processor by surface mount elements. The plurality of electrical power delivery paths deliver VR power from the second set of C power pins to the first set of power pins for power delivery to the processor. The alignment frame aligns the processor, the plurality of power pins, and the MB. The plurality of power paths alone may meet the power demands of the processor. If not, a power plane from the MB provides additional power.

Abstract: A cloud computing capacity management system can include a fine-grained admission control layer, a policy engine, and an enforcement layer. The fine-grained admission control layer can be configured to ingest capacity signals and create a capacity mitigation policy, based at least in part on the capacity signals, to protect available capacity of a cloud computing system for prioritized users. The capacity mitigation policy can be directed to users of the cloud computing system. The policy engine can be configured to control how the capacity mitigation policy is applied to the cloud computing system. The enforcement layer can be configured to handle incoming resource requests and to enforce resource limits based on the capacity mitigation policy as applied by the policy engine.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a single sense pin connected to a line of a device connected to the apparatus, a gate pin configured to produce a gate signal to enable or disable a switch connected between the line of the device connected to the apparatus and a system ground, and control logic. The control logic is configured to at the single sense pin, determine a short between the device and the system ground, and, based upon the determination of the short, disable the switch.

Abstract: A hose retention system for a negative-angle-capable blasthole drilling machine is disclosed. The hose retention system may include an upper cage to extend longitudinally along a mast structure. The upper cage may have a secured end to couple the upper cage to the mast structure, a free end to extend toward the mast structure, and a first longitudinally-extending channel. The hose retention system may include a lower cage separate from the upper cage to extend longitudinally along the mast structure. The lower cage may have a secured end to couple the lower cage to the mast structure, a free end to extend toward the mast structure, and a second longitudinally-extending channel.

Abstract: Techniques described herein provide multi-factor authentication based on positioning data. Generally described, configurations disclosed herein enable a system to authorize a particular action using positioning data, and possibly other data, associated with an identity. For example, when a user wishes to change a password or access a secured account, the system can authenticate a user if a device associated with the user is located in the secure area. The system can authenticate a user if a requested operation and/or a predetermined pattern of movement associated with the user is detected. For instance, the system allows the user to change the password when the user's computer has followed a predetermined pattern of movement, and when one or more verification procedures meets one or more criteria while the location of the computing device is within the predetermined area.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel Lactobacillus fermentum strains, NRRL B-67059 or NRRL B-67060, compositions containing the NRRL B-67059 or NRRL B-67060 strains, and fermented dairy products and bioactive compounds prepared using the NRRL B-67059 or NRRL B-67060 strains. Also provided are methods of modulating the immune system of a subject.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a signal to generate equalizer codes, which are used to control equalization of the signal, that comprises processing the signal to identify the eyes of the signal, and for each eye, calculating an eye height and calculating a noise value. For each eye, squaring the eye height to generate an eye height product and dividing the eye height product by the noise value to generate a Q2 value. Using the calculated Q2 values optimizing, through adaptation, the equalizer codes. Calculating the noise values may include calculating an ISI value for each band of the signal and then calculating the eye height for each eye as the difference between the adjacent upper average value and the adjacent lower average value. Then, for each eye, calculating a noise value by summing the ISI value for the band above the eye and the band below the eye.

Abstract: This present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods relating to the modulation of tissue temperature. In particular, the present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for rapidly cooling or heating tissue in a subject as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic means for treating tissue that has been injured or damaged.

Abstract: Techniques described herein provide multi-factor authentication based on positioning data. Generally described, configurations disclosed herein enable a system to authorize a particular action using positioning data, and possibly other data, associated with an identity. For example, when a user wishes to change a password or access a secured account, the system can authenticate a user if a device associated with the user is located in the secure area. The system can authenticate a user if a requested operation and/or a predetermined pattern of movement associated with the user is detected. For instance, the system allows the user to change the password when the user's computer has followed a predetermined pattern of movement, and when one or more verification procedures meets one or more criteria while the location of the computing device is within the predetermined area.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel Lactobacillus fermentum strains, NRRL B-67059 or NRRL B-67060, compositions containing the NRRL B-67059 or NRRL B-67060 strains, and fermented dairy products and bioactive compounds prepared using the NRRL B-67059 or NRRL B-67060 strains. Also provided are methods of modulating the immune system of a subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods relating to performing a medical procedure. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to modular tissue retractor devices that include a cannula with modular and stackable axial segments, an accompanying obturator, and an adjustable mounting device. The devices and systems described herein facilitate tissue retraction prior to and/or during a medical procedure without removing the cannula from a target tissue.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a signal to generate equalizer codes, which are used to control equalization of the signal, that comprises processing the signal to identify the eyes of the signal, and for each eye, calculating an eye height and calculating a noise value. For each eye, squaring the eye height to generate an eye height product and dividing the eye height product by the noise value to generate a Q2 value. Using the calculated Q2 values optimizing, through adaptation, the equalizer codes. Calculating the noise values may include calculating an ISI value for each band of the signal and then calculating the eye height for each eye as the difference between the adjacent upper average value and the adjacent lower average value. Then, for each eye, calculating a noise value by summing the ISI value for the band above the eye and the band below the eye.

Abstract: A power delivery system for a hardware processor includes a motherboard (MB), a voltage regulator (VR), an elastomer computer socket, and a plurality of power delivery paths within the socket. The socket connects the MB to the processor and comprises a first set of power pins that is connected to the processor by surface mount elements, and a second set of power pins that is not connected to the processor by surface mount elements. The plurality of electrical power delivery paths deliver VR power from the second set of C power pins to the first set of power pins for power delivery to the processor. The alignment frame aligns the processor, the plurality of power pins, and the MB. The plurality of power paths alone may meet the power demands of the processor. If not, a power plane from the MB provides additional power.