Abstract: A distributed storage system includes multiple partitions. A block received for storage is striped across the partitions if it meets predetermined criteria. Multiple tables are maintained for indexing the blocks and the subblocks of blocks that are partitioned. The tables for the subblocks and the tables for the corresponding blocks of the subblocks are updated to include metadata for the subblocks for retrieving the subblocks in response to a request for a corresponding stored block.

Abstract: Data is replicated between primary and secondary storage systems using a data pulling process or a log shipping process. If data is to be replicated through the log shipping process, a transaction and its associated data get stored in a transaction log in the secondary storage system. Subsequently, when the transaction gets executed, actual data gets persisted from the transaction log to a data log in the secondary storage system. If the data is to be replicated through the data pulling process, the transaction is stored in the transaction log. However, the associated data for the transaction is retrieved from the first primary storage system and stored directly in the data log in the secondary system.

Abstract: A server rack includes two opposing fixing frames, a side plate fixed to each fixing frame and a supporting rail extending from each side plate, the supporting rails extending toward each other. The two side plates are opposite and parallel to each other. The server rack further includes two rotatable guiding members, each is fixed to a free end of the side plate away from the fixing frame. The guiding member includes a base plate positioned on a side of the side plate and a guiding portion inwardly depressed from the base plate. For ease of installation, wedge portions of the guiding portions receive the edges of a server being installed and guide the edges accurately towards the supporting rails.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a permanent magnet electric motor, which is a radial flux electric motor, consisting of a stator and a rotor, wherein an inner circle of the stator is provided with N stator teeth evenly in circumferential direction, each of the stator teeth is wound by a coil, and the N coils form stator windings, wherein, the N is an integer not less than 12. Additionally, the number of magnetic poles of the rotor is not less than 12 so that widths and the centrifugal forces of the magnets under each of the magnetic poles are limited, thereby facilitating the high speed operation of the electric motor and improving the safety. The stator is manufactured by laminating a plurality of annular thin sheets with a same shape, and the material of the annular thin sheets is an amorphous magnetic conductive material, whose power loss in an alternating magnetic field is lower than that of silicon steel, which hugely increases the efficiency of the electric motor.

Abstract: A muscle activity and skeletal monitoring system and method are disclosed. A network of at least two distributed inertial sensor nodes are configured to communicate with each other over a first interface. Each of the inertial sensor nodes comprises at least one sensor configured to sense muscle vibrations and monitor body motion. A muscle activity recognition and motion tracking and visualization methods also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a LED lamp compatible with electronic ballast. The positive and negative electrodes of LED array are connected with two pins of lamp via four diodes respectively, by this way, regardless of which pin is connected to the positive electrode, the lamp circuit can form a conductive path to power for the LED array, and consumers can install the lamp without distinguishing the positive and negative electrodes, improving the efficiency of LED lamp replacement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a LED lamp compatible with electronic ballast. The positive and negative electrodes of LED array are connected with two pins of lamp via four diodes respectively, by this way, regardless of which pin is connected to the positive electrode, the lamp circuit can form a conductive path to power for the LED array, and consumers can install the lamp without distinguishing the positive and negative electrodes, improving the efficiency of LED lamp replacement.

Abstract: This invention introduces an indoor person identification system that utilizes the capture and analysis of footstep induced structural vibrations. The system senses floor vibration and detects the signal induced by footsteps. Then the system then extracts features from the signal that represent characteristics of each person's unique gait pattern. With these extracted features, the system conducts hierarchical classification at an individual step level and at a collection of consecutive steps level, achieving high degree of accuracy in the identification of individuals.

Abstract: A specific epitope on the surface of the hepatitis C virus that induces a neutralizing antibody response in vivo and neutralizing monoclonal antibodies that bind specifically to the epitope are disclosed. The antibodies block hepatitis C virus from infecting cells.

Abstract: A method for preparing high-grade and casual fabric with special leather feel using a corn-based fiber that comprises the steps of: 1) selecting 0.3-0.5 D/PF ultrafine corn-based polymeric fiber, i.e., DuPont™ SORONA®, and 0.2-0.4 D/PF long porous bright polyester yarns as raw materials; 2) compositing by air-jet texturing: having the above raw materials composited by low tension air-jet texturing in an air texturing machine, with the tension force controlled in the range of 4.5-6.0 cN, so as to form ATY yarns with a denier number of 120-180 D; 3) weaving, which includes yarn sizing, preliminary drying, oil applying and plain weaving; 4) dyeing and finishing, which include treating a fabric by pre-treating, presetting, splitting and alkali detaching, water washing and dehydrating, dyeing, water repellent treatment, instant ultrahigh temperature treatment, and one-sided lustering.

Abstract: A method of solid phase based technology is provided for enhanced growth of microorganisms such as cyanobacteria and algae for biofuel production. An improved growth rate and cell density of cyanobacteria is exhibited.

Abstract: Provided is a compound of Formula (I); where R1, R2, L1 and L2 are as described herein. The compound of Formula I and copolymers thereof can be used as epoxy resins, curing agents, flame retardants, UV curable agents and the like. A process for preparing the compound of Formula (I) is also provided.

Abstract: A specific epitope on the surface of the hepatitis C virus that induces a neutralizing antibody response in vivo and neutralizing monoclonal antibodies that bind specifically to the epitope are disclosed. The antibodies block hepatitis C virus from infecting cells.

Abstract: A muscle activity and skeletal monitoring system and method are disclosed. A network of at least two distributed inertial sensor nodes are configured to communicate with each other over a first interface. Each of the inertial sensor nodes comprises at least one sensor configured to sense muscle vibrations and monitor body motion. A muscle activity recognition and motion tracking and visualization methods also are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention concern compositions that induce and/or improve an immune response to hepatitis C virus (HCV). Methods of making and using compositions that include epitopes of the HCV E2 structural protein involved in promoting or inhibiting neutralization of HCV are provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing high-grade and casual fabric with special leather feel using a corn-based fiber that comprises the steps of: 1) selecting 0.3-0.5 D/PF ultrafine corn-based SORONA fiber from DuPont (U.S.) and 0.2-0.4 D/PF long porous bright polyester yarns as raw materials; 2) compositing by air-jet texturing: having the above raw materials composited by low tension air-jet texturing in an air texturing machine, with the tension force controlled in the range of 4.5-6.0 cN, so as to form ATY yarns with a denier number of 120-180 D; 3) weaving, which includes yarn sizing, preliminary drying, oil applying and plain weaving; 4) dyeing and finishing, which include treating a fabric by pre-treating, presetting, splitting and alkali detaching, water washing and dehydrating, dyeing, water repellent treatment, instant ultrahigh temperature treatment, and one-sided lustering.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a table stand connected to the main body for supporting the main body. The main body comprises a positioning member. The table stand defines at least two positioning holes. The table stand is operable to rotate relative to the main body. The positioning member is operable to be selectively inserted into either one of the at least two positioning holes, such that the table stand is operable to form a corresponding predetermined angle with the main body.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an intravenous cytomegalovirus human immune globulin and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the technical problem to be solved is to improve the purity, yield, and safety of the product. The intravenous cytomegalovirus human immune globulin of the present invention has a specific activity of no less than 2.5 PEI-U/mg, an anti-CMV titer of no less than 100 PEI-U/ml, a purity of greater than 98.2%, and a protein content of 51˜55 mg/ml.

Abstract: Prevention of sensitive images such as photographs and video clips from being leaked from an organization uses geo-tagging metadata. A mobile computing device includes a software agent that implements a data loss prevention policy and a database of sensitive geographic areas defined by latitude and longitude coordinates. When an image is attempted to be stored on the device (or sent, received, renamed, copied, etc.) a software hook module detects the operation and obtains the geo-tagging metadata from the image for the agent. The agent compares the metadata of the image with each sensitive area found in its database to determine if the image was taken at a location within a sensitive area. If not, the operation is allowed, if so, the operation may be blocked, restricted or a warning may be sent to the user of the device or to another computer within the organization.

Abstract: A data center is provided. The data center includes a plurality of racks, a container management network and a container management module. Each of the racks includes a rack management module and a plurality of server modules. The rack management module is used for receiving an operation status of the corresponding server module. The container management network is connected to the rack management module and the server module. The container management module is connected to each rack through container management network to receive the operation status for controlling and managing each rack according to the operation status.