Abstract: Bifunctional compounds that increase uric acid excretion and reduce uric acid production, and monofunctional compounds that either increase uric acid excretion or reduce uric acid production. Methods of using these compounds for reducing uric acid levels in blood or serum, for treating disorders associated with excess uric acid, and for maintaining normal uric acid levels in blood or serum, or the whole body, are also provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the bifunctional and monofunctional compounds are also provided.

Abstract: According to one example, a window system includes a window and further includes a frame that can be coupled to an opening in a structure. The frame includes one or more window seats and one or more moveable window stops. The one or more window seats can surround all or a portion of a periphery of the window. The one or more moveable window stops can be moved and coupled to different positions along a depth of the one or more window seats. The window includes a first window portion, a second window portion, and an interlayer positioned in-between the first window portion and the second window portion. The interlayer extends out of the periphery of the window.

Abstract: A method is used for bitmap-based synchronous replication in a data protection system. The method includes, upon re-establishing communication with a first storage node, requesting, by a second storage node, a first bitmap from the first storage node. The method includes determining, by the second storage node, a set of data blocks to change on the first storage node based on the first bitmap and a second bitmap on the second storage node. The method also includes sending, by the second storage node to the first storage node, the set of data blocks.

Abstract: A processing node of a storage system may determine that a host system is implementing a cache-slot aware, round-robin IO distribution algorithm (CA-RR). The processing node may be configured to determine when a sufficient number of sequential IOs will be received to consume a cache slot of the a processing node. If the processing node knows that the host system is implementing CA-RR, then, in response to determining the sufficient number, the processing node may send a communication informing the next processing node about the sequential cache slot hit. If the sequential IO operation(s) are read operation(s), the next processing node may prefetch at least a cache-slot worth of next consecutive data portions. If the sequential IO operation(s) are write operation(s), then the next processing node may request allocation of one or more local cache slots for the forthcoming sequential write operations.

Abstract: An apparatus for tracking the time spent on different tasks on behalf of different entities comprises a plurality of tokens, each having an RFID coded with information uniquely associated with one of the tasks or one of the entities. A platform connected to a user's computer has an internal sensor that detects the RFID tag of a token placed on the top of the platform. Timing circuitry in the platform generates a start signal when the sensor detects a token's RFID tag and a stop signal when the token is removed from the platform. Decoding circuitry in the platform generates a data signal identifying the task or entity associated with the token. The user can then use his or her computer to associate the time spent on a task with a particular entity. Tokens include three-dimensional icons or text to identify the task or entity represented by each token, respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments provide system and methods for a DDoS service using a mix of mitigation systems (also called scrubbing centers) and non-mitigation systems. The non-mitigation systems are less expensive and thus can be placed at or near a customer's network resource (e.g., a computer, cluster of computers, or entire network). Under normal conditions, traffic for a customer's resource can go through a mitigation system or a non-mitigation system. When an attack is detected, traffic that would have otherwise gone through a non-mitigation system is re-routed to a mitigation system. Thus, the non-mitigation systems can be used to reduce latency and provide more efficient access to the customer's network resource during normal conditions. Since the non-mitigation servers are not equipped to respond to an attack, the non-mitigation systems are not used during an attack, thereby still providing protection to the customer network resource using the mitigation systems.

Abstract: A method for color correcting imagery is disclosed. A plurality of images of a scene having different levels of detail is received. A first color correction is determined based on a first reference image and a first target image. The first reference image has a first level of detail and the first target image has a second level of detail greater than the first level of detail. The first color correction is applied to the first target image to generate a first color-corrected image having the second level of detail. A second color correction is determined based on the first color-corrected image and a second target image. The second target image has a third level of detail greater than the second level of detail. The second color correction is applied to the second target image to generate a second color-corrected image.

Abstract: Locating systems and methods for wireless seat belt monitoring in vehicles with removable or reconfigurable seats are provided herein. An example remote transceiver can be centrally located on a seat that is configured to be rearranged within a vehicle. The remote transceiver can include a processor and memory for storing instructions that include a unique code identifying the remote transceiver. The processor executes the instructions to receive low power signals from transmitters within an interior of the vehicle, determine received signal strength values of the low power signals. The received signal strength values are used by the vehicle receiver to determine a location of the remote transceiver within the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of replicating or copying keys. More specifically, the present invention relates to creating a copy of a master key based on a captured image of the master key by using a laser scanning of the master key and decoding the master key based on the captured image. The present invention identifies a set of target key information based on the image of the master key to provide for the cutting of a duplicate key blade copy using a key scanning and cutting system located at a retail or end location. Additional key information may also be captured along with the image of the master key.

Abstract: A modular drive system includes a first motor and a second motor. The first motor generates a first torque over a first torque bandwidth, and has a first stator, a first rotor, and a first winding. The first winding has a first number of turns, a first conductor area and a first insulation suitable for a first peak voltage of the first motor. The second motor generates the first torque over a second torque bandwidth, and has a second stator matching the first stator, a second rotor matching the first rotor and a second winding. The second winding has the first number of turns, the first conductor area and a second insulation suitable for a second peak voltage of the second motor. The second peak voltage is greater than the first peak voltage. The second torque bandwidth is wider than the first torque bandwidth.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, a device is provided having a transducer comprising a conductor, a diaphragm configured to move relative to the conductor, and a reference volume in communication with the external environment. The diaphragm separates the reference volume and the external environment. The device further includes a controller operably coupled to the transducer and configured to determine an air pressure of an external environment based at least in part on movement of the diaphragm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including controlled release particles, wherein each of the controlled release particles includes: (a) a core including at least one hydrophobic active ingredient; and (b) a wall at least partially surrounding the core and including the reaction products of: (i) an organofunctional silane; (ii) an epoxy; (iii) an amine; (iv) an isocyanate; (v) an epoxide curing agent; wherein the controlled release particles are effective to retain the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient upon exposure to water and effective to release the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient in response to friction. A method for preparing the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for improved cooling of an implantable blood pump employ a thermal conductor to conduct heat to blood flowing through the blood pump. A method includes drawing a flow of blood into a blood pump, passing the flow of blood through the blood pump such that heat flow is conducted to the flow of blood via the thermal conductor, and outputting the flow of blood from the blood pump.

Abstract: A distributed system including multiple processing nodes. The distributed system can perform certain acts. The acts can include receiving a set of input nodes and a set of criteria. The acts can include obtaining an adjacency list representing a large connected component. The large connected component can include nodes, edges, and edge metadata. A quantity of the nodes of the large connected component can exceed 1 billion. The adjacency list can be distributed across the multiple processing nodes. The nodes of the large connected component can include the input nodes. The acts also can include performing one or more iterations of traversing the large connected component until a stopping condition is satisfied.

Abstract: In the case where image data of a super-high definition service is transmitted without scalable coding, image data suitable to own display capability in a receiver not supporting the super-high definition service can be easily obtained. A container in a predetermined format having a video stream including encoded image data is transmitted. Auxiliary information for downscaling a spatial and/or temporal resolution of the image data is inserted into the video stream. For example, the auxiliary information indicates a limit of accuracy for a motion vector included in the encoded image data. Further, for example, the auxiliary information identifies a picture to be selected at the time of downscaling the temporal resolution at a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: A process for the production of sotol by the fermentation of Dasylirion wheeleri, Dasylirion leophyllum or Dasylirion texanum using a novel methodology and apparatus is disclosed. The sotol is prepared by the process of cutting away spiky and thorn covered leaves from hearts of the harvested sotol plants; splitting and roughly shredding the hearts of the sotol plants; steaming the split and shredded hearts of the sotol plants under pressure; squeezing the steamed sotol hearts using a press to obtain an aqueous extract; and fermenting the aqueous extract to obtain sotol. The manufacturing process of the present invention provides a steady, manageable and predictable heat source, thereby allowing consistent replication of process conditions from batch to batch.

Abstract: An axle assembly and method of manufacture. The axle assembly may include a sleeve that is disposed in a spindle and that is in sealing engagement with the spindle proximate opposing ends. The sleeve has a smaller diameter than the spindle such that a fluid passage is provided between the spindle and the sleeve.

Abstract: An automotive power converter may be controlled by detecting a magnitude of current output by a phase leg of the automotive power converter, selecting a mutual off time for switches of the phase leg according to the magnitude, and generating pulse width modulation signals for the switches having the mutual off time to operate the switches to transfer power between a traction battery and electric machine.

Abstract: A MIMO transceiver configured for digital pre-distortion may include a first communication chain configured to wirelessly transmit a signal at a first frequency. The first communication chain may include a pre-distorter circuit configured to accept parameters to pre-distort signals prior to transmission. The first communication chain may include a PA configured to amplify the signals of the first communication chain prior to transmission. The MIMO transceiver may include a second communication chain. The second communication chain may be configured to wirelessly receive the signal at the first frequency. The second communication chain may include a converter circuit configured to convert the signal to a baseband frequency. The second communication chain may include a buffer configured to buffer the signal at the baseband frequency. The MIMO transceiver may include a DPD circuit configured to calibrate the parameters based on the buffered signal to compensate for non-linearity in amplification by the PA.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis.