Abstract: A computing device receives, at a scheduler of the computing device, a first write request from a first thread of a plurality of threads. The scheduler schedules access for the plurality of threads across a boundary of an access-controlled region in a memory of the computing device. The computing device determines that a second memory region in the access-controlled region is allocated for storing data copied from a first memory region. During copying, to the second memory region, the data copied from the first memory region, the computing device permits scheduling, by the scheduler, an operation to read from the first memory region for any read requests from the plurality of threads during the copying; and denies scheduling, by the scheduler, an operation to write to the first memory region for any subsequent write requests from the plurality of threads during the copying.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a multi-prize mystery box that provides an award to users who activate the mystery boxes and benefits to members of affiliations associated with the activating users. Users of an association may be provided notifications informing the users that the activating user has provided them with a benefit, increasing recognition of the activating user in the game.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to managing a request in a data system of a plurality of nodes in a network. In one example, a request is received for a transaction of data by a first node in the data system. A second node in the data system is determined based on the request, where the second node is to carry out the transaction. The request is stored into a first request queue at the first node. The request is sent to the second node. A notice is obtained by the first node indicating that information associated with the transaction has been persistently stored. The request is removed from the first request queue in response to the notice being obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides crosslinkable, polymerizable and combinations thereof charge transporting molecular glass mixtures, luminescent molecular glass mixtures, or combinations thereof comprising at least two nonpolymeric compounds each independently corresponding to the structure (R1Y1)p[(Z1Y2)mR2Y2]nZ2Y4R3 wherein m is zero or one; n is zero up to an integer at which said compound starts to become a polymer; p is an integer of from one to eight; each R1 and R3 is independently a monovalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aromatic group or a multicyclic aromatic nucleus; R2, Z1, and Z2 each independently represent multivalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an aromatic group; and Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 each independently represent one or more linking groups. The present invention also provides methods for making the same.

Abstract: A backlight unit includes a light source having an emission region, a wiring board having the light source mounted thereon, a light guide plate having a side surface into which light from the light source enters, and a front surface from which the light exits, a light shielding adhesive tape adhering to the wiring board, and an optical sheet which overlaps with the front surface of the light guide plate. The front surface of the light guide plate includes an effective region serving as a planar light source and a light entering region ranging from the side surface to the effective region. The wiring board and the light-shielding adhesive tape each have a part positioned in the light entering region, and the optical sheet is arranged from the effective region to the light entering region. An end portion of the optical sheet overlaps with the light-shielding tape.

Abstract: A touch sensing system is disclosed. The touch sensing system includes a guard signal generation chip operating in a first power domain referenced to a first voltage, the guard signal generation chip configured to generate a guard signal. A touch sensing chip operates in a second power domain, different from the first power domain, referenced to the guard signal, the touch sensing chip configured to sense touch at one or more touch electrodes included in a touch sensor panel operating in the second power domain referenced to the guard signal, and the touch sensing chip a different chip than the guard signal generation chip. A voltage regulator is configured to selectively regulate a voltage of the guard signal at the touch sensing chip.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for registration of destination identifiers to be used in lieu of geographic addresses. In one embodiment, a user specification of a destination identifier is received. It is determined that the destination identifier is available for registration. A user request is received to register the destination identifier as associated with a geographic address. The destination identifier is registered in response to the user request by creating a stored mapping between the destination identifier and the geographic address.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and a device for d receiving a MAC CE for contention-based PUSCH in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: configuring a CB grant and a CB-RNTI associated with the CB grant; transmitting a first MAC PDU including an identifier of the UE on the CB grant; receiving a CB MAC CE indicated by a PDCCH addressed to the CB-RNTI in response to the MAC PDU transmission; determining that the first MAC PDU transmission is failed if the identifier of the UE isn't included in the MAC CE; and transmitting a second MAC PDU including the identifier of the UE on the CB grant.

Abstract: Circuit boards and methods for their manufacture are disclosed. The circuit boards carry high-speed signals using conductors formed to include lengthwise channels. The channels increase the surface area of the conductors, and therefore enhance the ability of the conductors to carry high-speed signals. In at least some embodiments, a discontinuity also exists between the dielectric constant within the channels and just outside the channels, which is believed to reduce signal loss into the dielectric material.

Abstract: A method for controlling a chromaticity of total light provided by a lighting system includes detecting the total light by a sensor system, determining a component of the total light that is attributable to uncontrolled light, and selecting a calibration for a sensor based on the uncontrolled light, and using the calibration to adjust the output of the sensor system. The calibration tables may be based on spectral responsivity of the sensors in the sensor system and calibration functions rather than physical light sources. Relative intensities of controllable light sources having different xy values are then adjusted to cause the total light provided by the lighting system to approximate a target chromaticity. A daylighting system implementing this method includes controllable light sources with different xy values. The intensities of the controllable light sources are adjusted to augment sunlight to control the chromaticity of total light provided by the daylighting system.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for automatically assigning weights to attributes of media content based in part on how many users actually viewed or listened to the content, as well as how many users “liked” or otherwise indicated a preference for the content. The content items can be any type of audio or visual media content, such as songs, videos, or movies, as well as written content, such as books, articles, journals, advertisements, or magazines. A first similarity score is determined based on a similarity between user preferences for content items. A second similarity score is determined based on a similarity between one or more common attributes of the content items. These attributes are assigned ratings that represent the number of users who consumed the corresponding content. Next, weights are assigned to each of the attributes based on the first and second similarity scores using, for example, linear equation regression techniques.

Abstract: In some examples, a system and method for scheduling communication between a merchant and a service agent associated with a payment processing system (PPS). The method includes obtaining a current state of the POS application to indicate a technical failure. Based on the current state, the PPS determines a time window within which the merchant is available to communicate with the payment processing system or the POS terminal. Prior to establishing communication, if a current transaction is in progress, PPS defers the establishment of the communication channel to another time window, wherein the other time window is determined based on the transaction history or on a merchant-specified time window.

Abstract: The advanced data protection system is implemented by distributing data encryption across multiple isolated computing systems and using multi-factor authentication to access remote, protected decryption material. Architectural components include: Client application software reading/writing from/to a client data store executing on a client host computer, client application plug-ins communicating with external authentication devices, server application software reading/write data from/to a server data store executing on a host computer which is physically or virtually isolated from the client host computer, authentication devices, components, or systems integrated with or connected to the client computer and exposing programmatic interfaces to client application software, and secure networking components executing on both hosts that provide secure data exchange.

Abstract: A system includes a fit test fixture. A first air bladder is connected to the support structure, and a second air bladder is connected to the support structure. The system includes a scanner configured to generate a three-dimensional model of a clothing item positioned over at least a portion of the fit test fixture, and a controller. The controller is configured to cause an air compressor to inflate the first air bladder and the second air bladder, and store the three-dimensional model of the clothing item in a database. The three-dimensional model depicts the clothing item at least partially inhabited by the first air bladder and the second air bladder. A processor is configured to generate a rendering depicting the three-dimensional model of the clothing item on a three-dimensional model of the consumer.

Abstract: In an example, a memory array may include a plurality of first dielectric materials and a plurality of stacks, where each respective first dielectric material and each respective stack alternate, and where each respective stack comprises a first conductive material and a storage material. A second conductive material may pass through the plurality of first dielectric materials and the plurality of stacks. Each respective stack may further include a second dielectric material between the first conductive material and the second conductive material.

Abstract: A metal door including a hinge stile having upper and lower ends, a lock stile having upper and lower ends, a top rail extending between the upper ends of the hinge and lock stiles, a bottom rail extending between the lower ends of the hinge and lock stiles, and an intermediate rail extending between the hinge and lock stiles above the bottom rail. The hinge stile, the lock stile, the top rail, the bottom rail and the intermediate rail having a unique construction which creates a thermal break therein. The door is mounted in a jamb which also has a unique construction which creates a thermal break therein.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of modulating bile acid homeostasis or treating a bile-acid related or associated disorder, comprising using variants and fusions of fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19), variants and fusions of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), fusions of FGF19 and/or FGF21, and variants or fusions of FGF19 and/or FGF21 proteins and peptide sequences (and peptidomimetics), in combination with agents effective in modulating bile acid homeostasis or treating a bile-acid related or associated disorder.