Abstract: Copper is broadly toxic to bacteria. The present invention has identified a compound called N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate (DMDC) and derivatives thereof that combines with copper to prevent the growth of wild type Streptococcus pneumoniae, and even better, kills Streptococcus pneumoniae. Low micromolar levels of DMDC, complexed with biologically relevant amounts of copper, such as those found in the phagolysosome of the macrophage, has a profound effect in killing up to 99.9% of wild type S. pneumoniae in 2 hours. DMDC also works against S. pneumoniae in an animal model of infection, and in vitro against schistosomes and Coccidioides spp. Additionally, the present invention features a method of treating infections caused by the aforementioned pathogenic organisms, as well as others, by administering DMDC to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: A processing device coupled to the memory device can be configured to monitor respective raw bit error rates (RBERs) corresponding to a plurality of groups of memory cells of the memory device. The processing device can also be configured to responsive to determining that an RBER corresponding to a particular group of the plurality of groups of memory cells has met a criteria, adjust a read window budget corresponding to the particular group of memory cells.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods can be related to implementing adjustable data protection schemes using artificial intelligence. Implementing adjustable data protection schemes can include receiving failure data for the plurality of memory devices and receiving an indication of a failure of a stripe of the plurality of memory devices based on the failure data. Based on failure data, and the indication of the failure of the stripe of the plurality of memory devices, a data protection scheme adjustment can be generated for the memory device. The data protection scheme adjustment can be received from the AI accelerator and can be implemented by a plurality of memory devices.

Abstract: A method for playing a media file in an electronic device is provided. The method includes running, on an electronic device having an operating system (OS), a media presentation system, receiving, at the media presentation system, from a source a media file including audio and video signals, wherein the video signals include the video container of a form suitable for representation on a video output component of the electronic device, playing, at the media presentation system, the media file by processing the audio and video signals, and manipulating, at the media presentation system, the video container depending on an operating state of one or both of the media presentation system and the electronic device while the audio and video signals are being processed.

Abstract: Embodiments for a system and method for anti-icing and de-icing an aircraft are provided. The system includes an electrically conductive coating, an electrical circuit having one or more electrical leads, a control unit, a plurality of temperature sensors connected to the control unit, and a plurality of ice detector sensors connected to the plurality of temperature sensors and the control unit. A process for anti-icing and de-icing an aircraft is also provided that includes applying electrically conductive coating under the skin of an airplane surface and attaching electrical wiring or metal strips to the skin of the airplane surface, and directing electricity to the electrical wiring or metal strips.

Abstract: A method for playing a media file in an electronic device is provided. The method includes running, on an electronic device having an operating system (OS), a media presentation system, receiving, at the media presentation system, from a source a media file including audio and video signals, wherein the video signals include the video container of a form suitable for representation on a video output component of the electronic device, playing, at the media presentation system, the media file by processing the audio and video signals, and manipulating, at the media presentation system, the video container depending on an operating state of one or both of the media presentation system and the electronic device while the audio and video signals are being processed.

Abstract: An octupole winding pattern for winding a fiber optic coil includes at least two layers of an eight-layer winding pattern having an end fiber optic coil diameter formed in an opposite direction as a substantial portion of a remaining portion of the respective layer. The selectively arranged octupole winding pattern may be used in a fiber optic gyroscope. A spool onto which the fiber optic coil is wound may be removable. Preferably, the octupole winding pattern is advantageously arranged to provide a substantial amount of optical symmetry with respect to a winding centerline of the fiber optic coil. In addition, the octupole winding pattern provides a substantial amount of geometric, mechanical, and thermal symmetry.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a shower head having a tubular shaped housing 12 which extends from the shower water outlet spout 30 over a large portion of the tub. A plurality of water ports 22 are provided between the two distal ends of a tubular housing 12 for dispensing the water spray 14. To maximize the water spray area, each of the water ports 22 is covered with an aerator screen 24 which disperses the water into a stream of droplets simulating a rain shower. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention 10, the tubular shaped housing includes shower ports 36 of various sizes on a slidable inner tubular member 32 providing the user the ability to control the volume of the water dispersed. A positioning member 34 controlled by the user 15 is moved laterally within the tubular housing to cover portions of the apertures 22 so that the volume of water dispersed is thus controlled by the position of the positioning member 34.