Abstract: A tampon including a pledget, a wicking member disposed in direct contact with the pledget, and a withdrawal cord is disclosed. The wicking member is non-coaxially arranged with respect to the withdrawal cord.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a processor can include an instruction processing unit configured to execute a plurality of machine-readable instructions of a program in accordance with a control flow of the program and, in response to completing execution of respective instructions of the machine-readable instructions, produce respective instruction retirement information. The processor can also include a selectively enablable trace encoder that is configured, when enabled, to receive the respective instruction retirement information, and encode the instruction retirement information in an instruction trace corresponding with the control flow. The processor can also include a circular buffer that is configured to, when the trace encoder is enabled, receive and store the instruction trace, and, in response to a flush, communicate the stored instruction trace via a memory interface, where the memory interface is selectively enabled in response to the flush request.

Abstract: Each of multiple personal area network (PAN) systems may comprise a hub computing device, an output device, and a plurality of sensors. The hub computing devices may form a mesh network and may communicate messages, via the mesh network, based on data from sensors of the PAN systems. The hub computing devices may cause the output devices to present visual displays based on messages received via the mesh network and/or based on messages associated with sensors in the same PAN system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a System and method for multi-tiered data synchronization. Data is synchronized between a master synchronization server, one or more proxy synchronization servers, and client devices. Client devices establish synchronization sessions with either a proxy synchronization server or a master synchronization server, depending on which server provides the “best” available connection to that client device. Each proxy synchronization server synchronizes data with client devices that have established a synchronization session with such proxy synchronization server. The master synchronization server synchronizes data with client devices that have established a synchronization session with the master synchronization server. Each proxy synchronization server synchronizes data with the master synchronization server. Metadata associated with synchronized files is synchronized throughout the system in real-time. Files may be synchronized in real-time or of a delayed time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automating the process of mapping repair documents, published by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), to repair information provided in a repair estimate record. A baseline set of repair estimate records specifying one or more parts of a baseline vehicle and an associated set of repair documents specifying instructions for repairing the one or more parts of the baseline vehicle may be saved using a data categorization model in a mapping dataset. The repair documents associated with baseline set of repair estimate records which have been saved in the mapping dataset may then be used to automatically determine associations between another set of repair estimate records and corresponding repair documents.

Abstract: Capacitors having electrodes made of interconnected corrugated carbon-based networks (ICCNs) are disclosed. The ICCN electrodes have properties that include high surface area and high electrical conductivity. Moreover, the electrodes are fabricated into an interdigital planar geometry with dimensions that range down to a sub-micron scale. As such, micro-supercapacitors employing ICCN electrodes are fabricated on flexible substrates for realizing flexible electronics and on-chip applications that can be integrated with micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology in a single chip. In addition, capacitors fabricated of ICCN electrodes that sandwich an ion porous separator realize relatively thin and flexible supercapacitors that provide compact and lightweight yet high density energy storage for scalable applications.

Abstract: Composite integrated circuit (IC) device processing, including selective removal of inorganic dielectric material. Inorganic dielectric material may be deposited, modified with laser exposure, and selectively removed. Laser exposure parameters may be adjusted using surface topography measurements. Inorganic dielectric material removal may reduce surface topography. Vias and trenches of varying size, shape, and depth may be concurrently formed without an etch-stop layer. A composite IC device may include an IC die, a conductive via, and a conductive line adjacent a compositionally homogenous inorganic dielectric material.

Abstract: A method includes receiving signaling indicative of performance of a sanitization operation to a processing device coupled to a memory device and applying a sanitization voltage to a plurality of memory blocks of the memory device. The sanitization voltage can be greater than an erase voltage of the plurality of memory blocks.

Abstract: In various implementations, a raceway may include a housing with walls and arms extending from the housing. A cavity may be disposed in the housing and cables may reside in the cavity, during use. The cables may provide connectivity to receptacles of the raceway and thus a variety of devices. A cover may be utilized with the housing to facilitate access to the cables in the cavity of the housing. In some implementations, the cover may be retained by flexible arms of the housing. The raceway may be configured to receive wire clips to retain cables and/or conduit disposed in a cavity of the raceway.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for recommending loads for transport. A system can receive location coordinates for a transport vehicle, and further receive data regarding available loads which can be transported by the transport vehicle. The system can then filter the available loads based at least in part on the location coordinates. The system can also receive at least one carrier profile and at least one shipper profile. Finally, the system can execute a load recommendation algorithm using the preference filtered loads, the at least one carrier profile, and the at least one shipper profile as inputs, resulting in at least one load recommendation score for a load within the preference filtered loads.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing non-maskable interrupt source information. For example, one embodiment of a processor comprises: a plurality of cores comprising execution circuitry to execute instructions and process data; local interrupt circuitry comprising a plurality of registers to store interrupt-related data including non-maskable interrupt (NMI) data related to a first NMI; and non-maskable interrupt (NMI) processing mode selection circuitry, responsive to a request, to select between at least two NMI processing modes to process the first NMI including: a first NMI processing mode in which the plurality of registers are to store first data related to a first NMI, wherein no NMI source information related to a source of the NMI is included in the first data, and a second NMI processing mode in which the plurality of registers are to store both the first data related to the first NMI and second data comprising NMI source information indicating the NMI source.

Abstract: A bedding 100 defining a pocket 102 to fit on top of a bed with negative space to accommodate side sleepers and stomach sleepers by providing a space for the user's arms and shoulders. The pocket 102 is configured to fit inside the negative space of the bed to keep the negative space of the bed clean. For ease of manufacturing, the bedding 100 is made from three separate sheets that are strategically cut and fastened together.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for ordering of purchases by multiples entities and delivery of those purchases with improved efficiencies and convenience.

Abstract: A processing device is configured to process an initial set of command types. A command extension module and a digital signature are received. The digital signature is generated based on the command extension module using a private key of a key pair. The command extension module, once installed by the processing device, enables the processing device to process a new command type that is not included in the initial set of command types. The digital signature is verified using a public key of the key pair. Based on a successful verification of the digital signature, the command extension module is temporarily installed by loading the command extension module in a volatile memory device.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for a pedestal mount for an electronic device is provided. An assembly for mounting a pedestal mount for an electronic device includes a weldment including a mount plate having a first surface and a second surface, a mount pipe is coupled to the mount plate and extends perpendicularly from the second surface of the mount plate, the first surface of the mount plate configured to receive a base of the pedestal mount, the mount pipe including a non-threaded portion coupled to the mount plate and a threaded portion; an adapter block configured to mate in a recess of a structure, the adapter block including a first aperture configured to receive the mount pipe; and a fastener configured to be disposed over the threaded portion of the mount pipe to secure a portion of the structure between the mount plate and adaptor block.

Abstract: An object tracking system that includes a sensor that is configured to capture frames of at least a portion of a global plane for a space. The system further includes a position sensor that is configured to output (x,y) coordinates corresponding with the physical location of the sensor within the space. The system is configured to receive an (x,y) coordinate within the space for the sensor from the position sensor. The (x,y) coordinate corresponds with a new physical location of the sensor within the space. The system is further configured to determine translation coefficients for the sensor based on a difference between the (x,y) coordinate and a previous (x,y) coordinate for the sensor. The system is further configured to update a homography associated with the sensor by applying the translation coefficients to the homography and to store the updated homography.

Abstract: A power management apparatus 20 comprises: a plurality of energy harvesting input channels 21-24; a first energy storage element connection for connecting to an energy storage element 32; an inductor connection 27; and a switching circuit 28. A controller 30 operates the switching circuit to transfer energy between the energy harvesting input channels 21-24 and the first energy storage element connection 25 by a sequence of energy transfer cycles. Each energy harvesting input channel 21-24 is allocated a plurality of the energy transfer cycles. The controller 30 determines operating parameters for operating the switching circuit 28 which transfer a maximum power from the electrical energy harvesting source connected to the energy harvesting input channel and a maximum power inductor utilisation factor. The controller 30 determines a set of adjusted operating parameters for sharing use of the inductor between the plurality of energy harvesting input channels 21-24.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a memory and a processor. The memory is to store sensor data captured by one or more sensors associated with a first device. Further, the processor comprises circuitry to: access the sensor data captured by the one or more sensors associated with the first device; determine that an incident occurred within a vicinity of the first device; identify a first collection of sensor data associated with the incident, wherein the first collection of sensor data is identified from the sensor data captured by the one or more sensors; preserve, on the memory, the first collection of sensor data associated with the incident; and notify one or more second devices of the incident, wherein the one or more second devices are located within the vicinity of the first device.

Abstract: Technologies for mesh path selection are described. One method of operating a first wireless mesh device includes determining, using first client information about a first link, a first metric representing airtime usage on the link, and a second metric representing a first amount of data on a second link, the second link using the first frequency band. The method determines a third metric on a third link, the third link using a second frequency band. The method determines, using the metrics, a first throughput associated with a first path with the second link and a second throughput associated with a second path. The method determines that the third link results in better throughput and sends or receives first data on the third link.

Abstract: Techniques for improving packaging systems are described. In an example, a computer system receives item data from a workstation. The item data includes a description of an item. The workstation is configured to facilitate packaging of the item. Based at least in part on an input to the predictive model, the computer system generates a package decision indicating a package type associated with the packaging of the item. The input is based at least in part on the item data. The predictive model is trained based at least in part on damage data associated with packaging. The computer system sends the package decision to the workstation.