Abstract: The present invention relates to a processor having a trace cache and a plurality of ALUs arranged in a matrix, comprising an analyser unit located between the trace cache and the ALUs, wherein the analyser unit analyses the code in the trace cache, detects loops, transforms the code, and issues to the ALUs sections of the code combined to blocks for joint execution for a plurality of clock cycles.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for controlling a process, the method comprising an adaptive control model and at least one process input and at least one process output, the control model comprising predicting the relevant targets in the process; and selecting the relevant drivers for the process based on the target prediction, where the method preferably comprises adapting a number of parameters based on one or more inputs, and using the adapted parameters as an input for the target prediction.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods, circuits, devices, assemblies, systems and associated computer executable code for monitoring medical conduits, sensing and measuring parameters of fluids (liquid and/or gas) within medical conduits and/or processing sensed/measured parameters of fluids within medical conduits. The present invention further includes medical infusion devices and/or systems including the monitoring, sensing, measuring and analyzing devices and methods described herein.

Abstract: A memory management method for a memory storage device is provided. The memory management method includes: detecting effective information of at least one operation event performed by the memory storage device in a first mode; and adjusting a threshold value according to the effective information. The threshold value is configured to determine whether to instruct the memory storage device to enter the first mode.

Abstract: An engineered flooring product suitable for indoor or outdoor flooring applications, and a method of manufacturing thereof are provided. The engineered flooring product comprises a core layer, the core layer comprising: (i) a hydrate compound comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride; (ii) one or more hydrate compounds each comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium sulfate; and (iii) one or more stabilizing agents. The hydrate compounds are derived at least in part from magnesium oxide. The core layer has a composition that is free of PVC and other plastic-based materials and is selected to provide one or more desired physical properties such as, but not limited to, a desired degree of water resistance, durability, and thermal expansion and contraction. The core layer preferably has a composition that provides a thermal expansion coefficient equivalent to or comparable to concrete.

Abstract: The tool for clearing a clog includes a tool shaft, a nozzle body, and a handle portion. The tool shaft includes an outer tube, an inner tube, and radial supports for the inner tube. The outer tube can be symmetrical so that the nozzle body can be aimed according to alignment of the outer tube. The nozzle body includes a nozzle connector, a sealing member with a hardness less than the nozzle connector and a diameter greater than the nozzle connector, and a nozzle tip. The sealing member can create the seal. The handle portion includes a handle body, handles, a handle chamber with a pin member, air cartridge, and a button member, and a handle body cover. The attachment of the handle body cover sets the button member in a sealed position to release the blast of air from the air cartridge, when moved to the released position.

Abstract: A memory management method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: receiving a first write command from a host system; instructing a rewritable non-volatile memory module to perform a first write operation according to the first write command; obtaining first performance information corresponding to the first write operation; and updating threshold information according to the first performance information, wherein the threshold information is configured to determine a type of target data.

Abstract: Hemostatic devices and methods of making same are disclosed. Disclosed hemostatic devices include biocompatible non-oxidized regenerated cellulose. The disclosed hemostatic devices are effective in providing and maintaining hemostasis in cases of moderate to severe bleeding caused by non-compressional and/or non-tourniquetable injuries, among other things. The disclosed methods enable manufacture of a bioabsorbable, biocompatible, biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose having high stability and high adherence.

Abstract: Water vapor transport membranes for ERV and other water vapor transport applications are provided. The membranes include a substrate and an air impermeable selective layer coated on the substrate, the selective layer including a cellulose derivative and a sulfonated polyaryletherketone. In some embodiments the sulfonated polyaryletherketone is in a cation form and/or the selective layer includes sPEEK and CA in an sPEEK:CA (wt.:wt.) ratio in the range of about 7:3 to 2:3. Methods for making such membranes are provided. The methods include applying a coating solution/dispersion to a substrate and allowing the coating solution/dispersion to dry to form an air impermeable selective layer on the substrate, the coating solution/dispersion including a cellulose derivative and a sulfonated polyarylether ketone. In some embodiments the sulfonated polyaryletherketone is in a cation form and/or the coating solution/dispersion includes sPEEK and CA in an sPEEK:CA (wt.:wt.) ratio in the range of about 7:3 to 2:3.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating motion analysis in an environment, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system may include a plurality of motions sensors configured to be disposed in the environment. Further, the plurality of motion sensors may be configured to generate a plurality of motion data corresponding to at least one motion of at least one object in the environment. Further, the system may include a plurality of video cameras disposable at a plurality of key locations in the environment. Further, at least one video camera may be configured to transmit a part of a corresponding image sequence to a remote monitoring center through at least one gateway. Further, the system may include at least one gateway disposable proximal to the environment, which may be configured as a two-way interface capable of communicating with the remote monitoring center and the plurality of motion sensors.

Abstract: A surge protector for providing electricity to an electronic device. The surge protector including a housing defining a module slot and including a module connector positioned within the module slot and a module insertable into the module slot and including at least one connector port and a housing connector. The housing connector can be operably connectable to the module connector when the module is inserted into the module slot. The cable can be connected to the module and housing such that the module can be positioned at a location remote from the housing.

Abstract: A heat and humidity exchanger comprises panels made up of membrane sheets attached on either side of a separator. Channels extend across each panel between the separator and the membrane sheets. The panels are much stiffer than the membrane sheets. Panels are stacked in a spaced apart relationship to provide an ERV core. Spacing between adjacent panels may be smaller than a thickness of the panels.

Abstract: An improved lumbosacral wrap is generally provided. In an example, a lumbosacral wrap can include a lumbosacral panel, first and second bilateral panels, and a posterior pad. In certain examples, the lumbosacral wrap can include a wireless transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device selectively supported by the lumbosacral panel or the posterior pad. In certain examples, the wireless TENS device is receivable within a cavity of a user engaging surface of the posterior pad in furtherance of supplementing support and compression of a lumbosacral spine with mobile treatment.

Abstract: In connection with video production equipment, data communication is made available through battery pack ports other than the main power output. This availability enables, regardless of the device being utilized, knowledge as to the attributes and status of the power source of the battery pack and also access to information that may be stored in the battery pack. Auxiliary ports, such as a power tap port and a universal serial bus port, are equipped for establishing data communication between the battery pack and accessory devices.

Abstract: A core end piece collector for handling cut off end pieces during processing of tubular cores with a hollow centre portion includes a carrying member. At least a portion of the carrying member is configured to be arranged inside of a core during cutting of the core. The collector further includes a catcher being arranged on the carrying member, said catcher protruding from the carrying member at an angle in relation to the longitudinal direction of said carrying member such that the catcher is insertable into a cut in the core. The core end piece collector further comprises means for moving at least the carrying member in relation to the core.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system for performing motion analysis in a field of interest is disclosed. Further, the system may include a plurality of motion sensors configured to generate a plurality of motion data corresponding to at least one motion of at least one object in the field of interest. Further, the system may include a communication device configured for receiving configuration data associated with the field of interest from at least one data source. Further, the system may include a processing device configured for generating a digital model corresponding to the field of interest based on the configuration data using a simulation module and generating one or more of a plurality of motion signatures corresponding to a plurality of predetermined motions and a plurality of object signatures corresponding to a plurality of predetermined objects based on the digital model using the simulation module.

Abstract: A wearable device has a core contraction sensor. Signals from the core contraction sensor are transmitted to a processor which analyzes the core contraction signals and determines if the user's core is contracted or relaxed. The processor can cause a computing device to output a sequence of tones in response to a core contraction signal. The sequence of tones can correspond to a song which can be played by performing a plurality of core contractions with durations that correspond to a duration of the notes in the song. Alternatively, the core muscles can be contracted to correspond to music heard by the user. The processor can output a score based upon the matching of the core contractions with the musical notes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing, segmenting, and classifying multimedia material are disclosed herein. Embodiments include (i) receiving multimedia material for analysis, (ii) extracting elements from the multimedia material and forming objects comprising the elements; (iii) segmenting the multimedia material into segments, where individual segments include objects located within a threshold distance from each other; (iv) detecting objects within each segment; (v) associating attributes with the detected objects within the segments; (vi) annotating the segments by creating a relationship tree among the objects within each segment; and (vii) storing annotations of the segments for analysis.

Abstract: A system for cooling computing devices within a facility includes an air inlet that delivers cool air to a supply air space within the facility, an exhaust air damper that is configured to exhaust heated air from an exhaust air space within the facility, and computing devices that are arranged within the facility to at least partially partition the supply air space from the exhaust air space. The system also includes an air filter that is configured to filter the cool air and a mixing damper that is positioned within the interior space of the facility and that is operable to control an amount of exhaust air that is mixed with the cool air. The cool air and/or a portion of the exhaust air are used to cool the computing devices and airflow through the system is substantially driven by fans of the computing devices.