Abstract: An image sensor includes a first pixel and a second pixel. The first pixel includes a first light sensitive element, a first light filter, and a first microlens. The second pixel is disposed adjacent to the first pixel and includes a second light sensitive element, a second light filter, and a second microlens. The first pixel is configured to direct at least some of the light received at the first microlens to the second light sensitive element of the second pixel to increase optical crosstalk so as to reduce color aliasing.

Abstract: A bioabsorbable biomedical implant is disclosed. The implant includes a tubular scaffold comprising a plurality of interconnected polymer struts. The interconnected polymer struts defines a plurality of deformable cells. The polymer struts have an average thickness of no more than 120 ?m. Methods for making the bioabsorbable biomedical implant, including the methods for making the polymer materials for the tubular scaffold, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method may be performed in a data storage device that includes a memory and a controller, in response to a request to read data from the memory. The data is located within a first word line of the memory. The method includes accessing the data from the first word line and determining, based on a probability threshold, whether to perform a remedial action with respect to a second word line.

Abstract: A portable device having fingerprint recognition function includes an image sensing unit, a microprocessor, a signal transmitting unit, a carrying member, a cleaning unit, and a housing. It is characterized that the cleaning unit removes residual fingerprint from the image sensing unit while the carrying member moves in and out of the housing. The portable device of the present invention is free from fingerprint residue and can reduce security risks.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a property management system that runs on a smartphone and allows users to identify and track information on one or more properties and to receive property updates from the server. Systems and methods are also disclosed that use the orientation of and images captured by a smartphone camera to identify a facet of an object and to determine its pitch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing load-following power using low to medium temperature heat source fluid comprising the steps of reducing the power level produced by a Rankine cycle power plant producing load-following power operating on a low to medium temperature heat source fluid during one period of time; storing heat not used during the first period of time; and using the heat stored for producing power during a second period of time.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed for constructing a parser that parses complex data. In some embodiments, a method is provided for receiving a parser definition as an input to a parser generator and generating a parser at least in part from the parser definition. In some embodiments, the generated parser comprises two or more handlers forming a processing pipeline. In some embodiments, the parser receives as input a first string into the processing pipeline. In some embodiments, the parser generates a second string by a first handler and inputs the second string regeneratively into the parsing pipeline, if the first string matches an expression specified for the first handler in the parser definition.

Abstract: There is presented a catalyst support that has a substantially spherical body, penetrated with a plurality of tunnels extending from a first end on a surface location of the catalyst body to another end on another surface location of the body. The support is made of alumina or like composition. The catalyst body has a total surface that includes the outer surface and surfaces within the tunnels. This total surface is adapted to receive catalyst composition. The catalyst support is adapted to being packed in a reactor and provides lower packed bed pressure drop.

Abstract: Embodiments of decoding data stored in solid-state memory arrays are disclosed. In one embodiment, multiple read operations are performed while taking inter-cell interference (ICI) into account. Soft-decision information, such as log-likelihood ratios (LLRs), is determined by using known data and its corresponding multi-read output. Soft-decision information is provided to a detector. Reliability is improved and performance is increased.

Abstract: A method for deactivating organisms used in fermenting a biomass to produce one or more bioproducts (e.g., ethanol, etc.) generally includes an operation of conveying the organisms from a fermentation chamber to a distillation unit, and then an operation of effecting a positive six-log kill of the organisms in the distillation unit. A system for producing the one or more bioproducts, making use of the method, generally includes the fermentation chamber for holding the organisms during the fermentation operation, and the distillation unit configured to receive the fermented biomass, including the organisms, from the fermentation chamber. The distillation unit is operable to effect the positive six-log kill of the organisms in the distillation unit. In some applications of the method and system, the organisms are genetically modified organisms.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a secure client-server socket-based Internet communication system uses socket hopping to distribute communication channels per session to a large number of randomly-selected socket ports.

Abstract: A medical imaging system, the medical imaging system may include a non-coherent fiber bundle that comprises multiple fibers; wherein each of the multiple fibers has a distal end and a proximal end; at least one lens optically coupled to the non-coherent fiber bundle; an imaging sensor that is arranged to receive light received from the non-coherent fiber bundle and to generate detection signals; and a non-volatile memory module that stores mapping information that associates between locations of distal ends and proximal ends of the multiple fibers.

Abstract: A patient interface system for scanning a volume of tissue protruding from a patient, the system comprising: a base including a planar portion configured to support the patient in a prone configuration, and a frustoconical portion extending from the planar portion and defining a base aperture configured to receive the volume of tissue; and a support assembly configured to couple to the base, including a frame and a membrane retained in tension within the frame at a peripheral portion of the membrane, wherein the membrane defines a membrane aperture configured to align with the base aperture, and wherein the membrane is configured to deflect into the frustoconical portion of the base in response to the patient's weight. The system can further include an electrical subsystem including a pressure sensor array configured to generate signals in response to a pressure distribution resulting from the patient's weight at the patient interface system.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system that includes compensating a diagnostic leakage test based on a fuel consumption amount during a test interval is disclosed. The method includes establishing a leak test pressure in the EVAP system, operating the operating the associated valves and pumps such that the EVAP system is expected to be isolated, determining an actual pressure change of the EVAP system, determining an expected pressure change of the EVAP system based on vehicle operating conditions that include the fuel consumption amount, and indicating that a leak is detected if the actual pressure change differs from the expected pressure change by more than a difference threshold.

Abstract: A method for network control, comprising receiving a request for a network view from an application at a Software Defined Network (SDN) controller, creating a network view from a network map, wherein the network map comprises a representation of a plurality of network devices and network paths in a SDN-based multiple layer network, and wherein the network view comprises at least a portion of the devices or paths in the network map, and sharing the network view with the application.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a connector includes a connector module and a set of conductive connectors coupled to the connector module. The set of conductive connectors is configured to electrically couple to a set of contacts of a memory module. The connector also includes a ground contact coupled to the connector module. The ground contact is configured to be coupled to a ground of the memory module and to a conductive shroud.

Abstract: Mediums that include features that work together to create a medium that can be tracked, identified and authenticated efficiently and accurately. In addition, these features may be concealed to prevent or hinder potential copiers from copying or passing off a copy as an original. Further, these features may allow organizations to determine the origin of a copy.

Abstract: An energy storage device can have a first graphite film, a second graphite film and an electrode divider ring between the first graphite film and the second graphite film, forming a sealed enclosure. The energy storage device may be compatible with an aqueous electrolyte or a non-aqueous electrolyte. A method of forming an energy storage device can include providing an electrode divider ring, a first graphite film and a second graphite film. The method can include pressing a first edge of the electrode divider ring into a surface of the first graphite film, and pressing a second opposing edge of the electrode divider ring into a surface of the second graphite film to form a sealed enclosure. The sealed enclosure may have as opposing surfaces the surface of the first graphite film and the surface of the second graphite film.

Abstract: A system and method for providing dynamic incentives is described. An individual incentive may include a message portion, offer value portion, creative, and an audience segment. A mix of incentives is distributed and the mix is optimized based on delivery data and redemption data. Other applications include determining an audience segment and optimizing incentive design for other campaigns.

Abstract: Apparatus for washing and dewatering pulp and a system for controlling this apparatus are provided. The apparatus includes a pair of rotatable press rolls installed in vats and including a press nip therebetween, an inlet for feeding the pulp to the press nip, with one of the press rolls being movable in relation to the other and in which the processing of the pulp is determined by the number of variable operating parameters. The system includes apparatus for utilizing the distance between the press rolls as a variable operating parameter, for setting a desired value for a specific control parameter, for measuring the specific control parameter, and for adjusting at least two of the variable operating parameters during operation to maintain the difference between the desired value and the measured value of the specific control parameter below a predetermined difference.