Abstract: A system and method for processing of transaction orders includes a strategy matching venue configured to process strategy orders having respective strategies identifying a reference rate or a range of reference rates. Strategy orders are matched to contra strategy orders having a compatible but possibly different strategy. A single match can generate a stream of executions at maximum rate compatible with the strategies for the matched orders. Additional systems operate to generate strategy orders from conventional algorithmic orders and to coordinate filling of the algorithmic order relative to favor filling of the strategy order by the strategy matching venue.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a method for reading and writing and a memory device. The method includes: applying a read command to the memory device, the read command pointing to address information; reading data to be read out from a memory cell corresponding to the address information pointed to by the read command; storing the address information pointed to by the read command into a memory bit of a preset memory space if an error occurs in the data to be read out, wherein the preset memory space is provided with a plurality of the memory bits, each of the plurality of memory bits being associated with a spare memory cell; and backing up the address information stored in the preset memory space into a non-volatile memory cell according to a preset rule.

Abstract: A system for processing medical claims, comprising a processor configured to receive device-generated information from a medical device. The device-generated information includes performance information. The processor generates a first biometric signature, and using the device-generated information, generates a second biometric signature, wherein the second biometric signature uses the performance information. Using the first and second biometric signatures, the processor generates a signature comparison. Using the signature comparison, the processor generates a signature indicator and transmits the signature indicator.

Abstract: Disclosed are means, methods and compositions of matter useful for prevention and/or reversion of type 1 diabetes by upregulation of myeloid suppressor cell activity in a mammal suffering from and/or at risk of developing type 1 diabetes. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of immune cells that have been conditioned by exposure to regenerative cells, and/or cultured in the presence of factors produced from regenerative cells. In one embodiment said regenerative cells are umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells. In one embodiment, immune cells that have been exposed to said regenerative cells are administered together with agents known to enhance myeloid suppressor cell activity. In another embodiment immune cells are administered together with exogenous myeloid suppressor cells.

Abstract: Described herein are nano straw well insert apparatuses (e.g., devices and systems) that include nanotubes extending through and out of a membrane so that a material can pass through the membrane from a fluid reservoir depot and into a cell grown onto the nanotubes when electrical energy (e.g., electroporation energy) is applied. In particular, the device, systems and methods described herein may be adapted for cell growth viability and transfection efficiency (e.g., >70%). These apparatuses may be readily integratable into cell culturing processes for improved transfection efficiency, intracellular transport, and cell viability.

Abstract: A prosthesis suited for orthopedic implantation possesses a multi-piece stem component that supports an artificial joint surface that can articulate with another artificial joint surface in various ways. The prosthesis can be assembled in a snap fit and/or interlocking fashion that provides positive locking means without the use of screws or other fasteners. The prosthesis can accommodate fitment of a plastic joint surface made, e.g., from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The prosthesis is well suited for use in an ankle replacement system that can be installed using minimally invasive intramedullary guidance established with respect to the major axis of the tibia by minimally invasive access through the calcaneus, through an incision in the bottom of the foot. The prosthesis makes possible the installation of a total ankle system using minimally invasive anterior access to the ankle joint for making bony cuts and to install prosthesis components.

Abstract: A transducer system has a transducer configured to receive an incident signal and produce an output signal as a function of the incident signal. As known in the art, the output signal has a ?3 dB point. The transducer system also has circuitry operatively coupled with the transducer. The circuitry includes an amplifier with an output configured to produce an amplified signal as a function of the output signal. In addition, the circuitry further has a positive feedback loop and a negative feedback loop that both are electrically coupled between the transducer and the amplifier. The positive feedback loop is configured to move the ?3 dB point in a first frequency direction. Conversely, the negative feedback loop is configured to move the ?3 dB point in a second frequency direction. Preferably, the first and second frequency directions are different.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for curing composite compositions that react with CO2. The apparatus in general includes an easily transportable and easily assembled curing structure, such as a plastic sheet housing supported by gas pressure and/or by mechanical supports. Apparatus for providing reagent CO2, for measuring water content and for removing water, and for controlling temperature, flow rates and flow directions through the curing structure. Examples of curing procedures and examples of cured materials in desired shapes are described.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, which includes a memory chip and a temperature detection module. The temperature detection module is configured to detect a temperature of the memory chip. The temperature detection module includes a temperature detection unit. The temperature detection unit includes a temperature sensitive unit and an adjustable resistor unit. An electrical conductivity of the temperature sensitive unit changes with the change of temperature, and the adjustable resistor unit being connected in parallel with the temperature sensitive unit. The temperature detection unit is configured to be calibrated by adjusting a resistance value of the adjustable resistor unit.

Abstract: An input shaft being configured into spline engagement with an input wheel wherein the input wheel slides axially along the input shaft; an output shaft into engagement with the input shaft, and wherein an output wheel is configured to slide axially along said output shaft; a variator wheel being configured to drive the input wheel or output wheel without direct contact; a traction fluid to enable the variator wheel to drive at least one of the input wheel and output wheel without direct contact; a toroidal cavity for containing the traction fluid and form an enveloping toroidal cavity when the input wheel and output wheel are aligned together; and an actuator tier controlling the axial sliding of the input and output wheel on their respective splined shafts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are matrices, compositions and methods of making matrices. The matrix comprises a biomolecule and the matrix is a dried, cross-linked foam. The matrix is not lyophilized. The method comprises foaming the composition, crosslinking the composition and drying the composition. Matrices disclosed herein are useful as wound dressings and treating wounds.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for distributed and/or decentralized data aggregation. A method includes determining a user's electronic credentials for a plurality of third party service providers. A method includes accessing each of a plurality of third party service providers, from a hardware device associated with a user, using the user's electronic credentials, to download data associated with the user from the third party service providers. A method includes aggregating downloaded data from third party service providers and providing one or more of alerts and messages to the user on the hardware device in response to the aggregated downloaded data.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include the production of construction plans upon planar surfaces such as studless walls near studless walls or traditional framing. Disclosed embodiments include specialized databases, cutting systems and printing systems useful for implementation of various plans upon planar surfaces sometimes used with hollow wall systems, sometimes constructed with bamboo or other fast growing sources of structural fiber, with the types of subject printing and cutting sometimes including architectural plans, structural plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, mechanical plans, insulation plans, media plans, security plans and construction plans and details including those derived directly from various plans.

Abstract: A condenser and semiconductor processing machine, relating to the art of semiconductor equipment. The condenser 100 includes a sealed cavity; wherein, a gas passage is provided in the sealed cavity; cooling liquid is filled around the gas passage; a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and a liquid outlet are provided on the sealed cavity, the gas inlet is communicated with the inlet of the gas passage, the gas outlet is communicated with the outlet of the gas passage, and the liquid outlet is communicated with the gas passage; the gas passage is a Tesla valve structure passage.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) system that includes a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud having a plurality of points, a VR viewer having a current position, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU determines a field-of-view (FOV) based at least in part on the current position of the VR viewer, selects, using occlusion culling, a subset of the points based at least in part on the FOV, and provides them to the GPU. The GPU receives the subset of the plurality of points from the CPU and renders an image for display on the VR viewer based at least in part on the received subset of the plurality of points. The selecting a subset of the plurality of points is at a first frame per second (FPS) rate and the rendering is at a second FPS rate that is faster than the first FPS rate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire suppressant system for an aircraft having: a source of a fire suppressant; a tubing system for delivering the fire suppressant to one or more predetermined locations; and a discharge nozzle disposed in the one or more predetermined locations, the discharge nozzle connected to the tubing system for distributing the fire suppressant in the one or more predetermined locations during a fire, the discharge nozzle including a plurality of nozzle heads including a first nozzle head with a first flow area and a second nozzle head with a second flow area that differs from the first flow area.

Abstract: An unmanned undersea vehicle includes one or more vehicle sections. The sections include a vehicle hull. The vehicle includes a data crypt configured to be selectively removable from the vehicle through the hull of the vehicle. The data crypt includes a persistent storage device configured to operate using SATA protocols and one or more electrical connectors configured to selectively connect the data crypt to electrical equipment in the vehicle, wherein the connectors are impedance matched to mating connectors in the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention includes a toothpaste or other orally applied product to be used at least once daily to help prevent or inhibit the acquisition of a number of infections by oral or pharyngeal tissues, particularly including the “common” cold. These compositions possess a combination of ingredients that is not found in other toothpastes or other orally applied products, and these ingredients work together to synergistically interfere with the acquisition of a number of pathogens. The toothpastes will have the usual dentifrice ingredients known to prevent tooth decay, as well as those that reduce halitosis (i.e., bad breath), and prevent gingivitis. In addition, the toothpastes will include one or more of: 1) GALALCOOL® as an individual compound, and not as an extract component; 2) zinc protoporphyrin IX; and 3) one or more other colorless or low-color tannin(s) each as an individual compound, and not as an extract component.

Abstract: Techniques are generally described for predicting text relevant to image data. In various examples, the techniques may include receiving image data comprising a first portion. The first portion of the image data may correspond to a first plurality of pixels when rendered on the display. Text data comprising a first text related to the first portion of the image data may be received. A first vector representation of the first portion of the image data may be determined. In some examples, a correspondence between the first portion of the image data and the first text may be determined based at least in part on the first vector representation. A first identifier of the first portion of image data may be stored in a data structure in association with a second identifier of the first text.

Abstract: Calcium silicate-based cements and concretes are disclosed, which result in concrete compositions that have an increased durability. A cement product includes a plurality of particles of a carbonatable calcium silicate cement and a hydrophobic organic acid, or a salt thereof, or a silane, or a polysiloxane.