Abstract: A method and associated systems for a self-learning energy switch. The switch creates an array of cognitive models for each candidate energy source. Each array returns a probability that its corresponding source is the most cost-effective and operationally suitable energy supplier at that time. Each model in an array contributes to the array's returned probability as a function of a corresponding class of decision-making factors. The system fine-tunes the models by weighting them as functions of extrinsic evidentiary information that may imply future behavior of the decision-making factors and combines each model's returned probabilities to select an optimal energy source. The system then automatically routes power from the optimal source to a consumer's energy-consuming premises. This self-learning procedure repeats indefinitely, continuously tuning the models in response to identifying additional extrinsic evidence and reasons why the system's previous energy selections were either optimal or non-optimal.

Abstract: Provision of power scheduling framework for a plurality of virtual machines to facilitate energy savings in handing service instances includes configuring a first set of virtual machines in an active power mode and a second set of virtual machines in one or more other power modes, and managing, across a time period and based on service instance arrival, power mode configuration for the first set of virtual machines and the second set of virtual machines, the managing including initiating one or more transitions of at least one virtual machine between power modes of the plurality of power modes, wherein a transition energy cost is associated with transitioning from a lower power mode of the plurality of power modes to a higher power mode of the plurality of power modes, and wherein the managing accounts for transition energy cost in determining the one or more transitions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of formula I wherein R is as herein described. The present invention particularly relates to synthesis and antiproliferative activity of 10-substituted colchicinoids. Compounds of the invention can be used for prevention or in the treatment of cancer disease.

Abstract: A system and method for the simultaneous sequestration of CO2, production of hydrogen, and production of electricity at any iron and steel industries is described. In one illustrative example, the raw materials particularly used in a blast furnace can also be used for locking CO2 gas in the form of siderite. Siderite, thus formed, can be decomposed to generate pure CO2 gas. Eventually, the generated pure CO2 gas can be sequestered underground, sold or used for oil gas recovery or for other applications.

Abstract: Provision of power scheduling framework for a plurality of virtual machines to facilitate energy savings in handing service instances includes configuring a first set of virtual machines in an active power mode and a second set of virtual machines in one or more other power modes, and managing, across a time period and based on service instance arrival, power mode configuration for the first set of virtual machines and the second set of virtual machines, the managing including initiating one or more transitions of at least one virtual machine between power modes of the plurality of power modes, wherein a transition energy cost is associated with transitioning from a lower power mode of the plurality of power modes to a higher power mode of the plurality of power modes, and wherein the managing accounts for transition energy cost in determining the one or more transitions.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for treating diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS) and/or other viral reservoir organs utilizing nanoscopic diamond particles, i.e., nanodiamonds (ND), loaded with therapeutic agents of interests. In one aspect, the subject invention provides a composition for treating a subject's brain and/or other organs acting as viral reservoirs, the composition comprising a plurality of ND particles measuring less than 10 nm in size, wherein the ND particles are loaded with at least one therapeutic agent of interest. In another aspect, the subject invention provides methods of treating disorders affecting the CNS such as, for example, the brain and other viral reservoir organs such as, for example, lymph nodes and gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT), utilizing the drug delivery system comprising a plurality of ND particles as provided herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the pairing of room systems, and other systems that lack portability and a convenient user interface, to videoconferences are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the disclosed subject matter, a user initiates room system pairing from his or her device. For example, the user can press a button on a remote control associated with the room system to set the system to pairing mode. The room system can register with a server that is controlling the videoconferencing system, which in turn can display the room system in a list of available room systems on the user's device. The user can have the option to select the particular room system, instructing the server to add the room system to the conference.

Abstract: A versioned file system comprising network accessible storage is provided. Aspects of the system include globally locking files or groups of files so as to better control the stored files in the file system and to avoid problems associated with simultaneous remote access or conflicting multiple access requests for the same files. A method for operating, creating and using the global locks is also disclosed. A multiprotocol global lock can be provided for filing nodes that have multiple network protocols for generating local lock requests.

Abstract: A system and method for the simultaneous sequestration of CO2, production of hydrogen, and production of electricity at any iron and steel industries is described. In one illustrative example, the raw materials particularly used in a blast furnace can also be used for locking CO2 gas in the form of siderite. Siderite, thus formed, can be decomposed to generate pure CO2 gas. Eventually, the generated pure CO2 gas can be sequestered underground, sold or used for oil gas recovery or for other applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,3-triazole containing artemisinin compounds and process for preparation thereof. Described herein is the synthesis, bioassay results and usefulness of the artemisinin derived compounds resulting from 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of artemisinin derived azide or alkyne with aliphatic or aromatic diazides. These 1,2,3-triazole containing artemisinin derived compounds embodied in this document are found to be active against various cancer cell-lines.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the pairing of room systems, and other systems that lack portability and a convenient user interface, to videoconferences are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the disclosed subject matter, a user initiates room system pairing from his or her device. For example, the user can press a button on a remote control associated with the room system to set the system to pairing mode. The room system can register with a server that is controlling the videoconferencing system, which in turn can display the room system in a list of available room systems on the user's device. The user can have the option to select the particular room system, instructing the server to add the room system to the conference.

Abstract: A flexible composite comprising a plastic foil, having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one dielectric barrier layer against gases and liquids which is applied directly to at least one of the surfaces by plasma-enhanced thermal vapor deposition and comprises an inorganic vapor-depositable material, is provided. The flexible composite can be used for constructing flexible circuits or displays and has a high barrier effect with regard to oxygen and/or water vapor.

Abstract: Optimal power supply topologies that do not use output bulk capacitors as well as freewheeling diodes in output section to therefore provide efficiency, cost, volume, and weight advantage over the existing solutions. The present invention applies a pulse-width modulated switched current at higher frequency (in order of 10 to 100 kHz) to LEDs without degrading optical performance. LEDs' average current control is attained using a feedback loop that senses the average value of LEDs' current and controls the current by varying the pulse width of applied current.

Abstract: Three RNases (ranpirnase, the second embodiment disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,728,805, and recombinant Amphinase-2) are tested against identified herpesviridae infections. With some exceptions, quantitative PCR assays indicate that the RNases have anti-viral activity against many of these viruses.

Abstract: A transient voltage surge suppression device includes a varistor assembly having a compact thickness, and thermal disconnect assembly carrying a separable contact bridge movable along a linear axis to disconnect the varistor element from external circuitry.

Abstract: Two RNases (ranpirnase and the second embodiment disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,728,805) are tested against human papillomavirus infections. QRT-PCR assays indicate that the RNases have anti-viral activity against type 11 HPV.

Abstract: Three RNases (ranpirnase, the second embodiment disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,728,805, and recombinant Amphinase-2) are tested against identified herpesviridae infections. With some exceptions, quantitative PCR assays indicate that the RNases have anti-viral activity against many of these viruses.

Abstract: Three RNases (ranpirnase, the second embodiment disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,728,805, and recombinant Amphinase-2) are tested against identified herpesviridae infections. With some exceptions, quantitative PCR assays indicate that the RNases have anti-viral activity against many of these viruses.

Abstract: Three RNases (ranpirnase, the second embodiment disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,728,805, and recombinant Amphinase-2) are tested against identified herpesviridae infections. With some exceptions, quantitative PCR assays indicate that the RNases have anti-viral activity against many of these viruses.

Abstract: Optimal power supply topologies that do not use output bulk capacitors as well as freewheeling diodes in output section to therefore provide efficiency, cost, volume, and weight advantage over the existing solutions. The present invention applies a pulse-width modulated switched current at higher frequency (in order of 10 to 100 kHz) to LEDs without degrading optical performance. LEDs' average current control is attained using a feedback loop that senses the average value of LEDs' current and controls the current by varying the pulse width of applied current.