Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a resistive random access memory (RRAM) cell having a good yield, and an associated apparatus. In some embodiments, the method is performed by forming a bottom electrode over a lower metal interconnect layer, and forming a variable resistance dielectric data storage layer having a first thickness onto the bottom electrode. A capping layer is formed onto the dielectric data storage layer. The capping layer has a second thickness that is in a range of between approximately 2 to approximately 3 times thicker than the first thickness. A top electrode is formed over the capping layer, and an upper metal interconnect layer is formed over the top electrode.

Abstract: Processes for depositing SiO2 films on a wafer surface utilizing an aminosilane compound as a silicon precursor are described.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to acyl-ACP reductase (AAR) enzyme variants that result in improved fatty aldehyde and fatty alcohol production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to methods of making and using such AAR variants for the production of fatty alcohol compositions having particular characteristics.

Abstract: A trocar device is provided. The trocar includes a body having a first passageway sized to receive a surgical instrument. A cannula is coupled to the body, the cannula having a second passageway that cooperates with the first passageway to allow the surgical instrument to pass therethrough. A plurality of orifices is operably coupled to one of the body or the cannula and arranged to direct a washing fluid onto at least a portion of the surgical instrument in one of the first passageway or the second passageway. An output port is fluidly coupled to receive the washing fluid from one of the first passageway or second passageway.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delaying crosslinking of aqueous crosslinkable polymers such as polysaccharides in injectable compositions for hydraulic fracturing and related applications. The compositions and methods provide delayed crosslinking at high temperatures and pressures, such as those encountered by hydraulic fracturing compositions injected into subterranean environments. Compositions include injectable solutions comprising a competing agent that is a reaction product of a dialdehyde having 2 to 4 carbon atoms with a non-polymeric cis-hydroxyl compound. Provided are methods of making and using delayed-crosslinking compositions comprising crosslinker compositions containing zirconium complexes and the competing agents.

Abstract: An access control system provides authentication and notification. A visitor to a facility, for example, authenticates to the access control system. Once an identity of the visitor is confirmed, the access control system sends a notification to a host, such as an employee. The notification informs the host of the arrival of the visitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are bicyclic peptide compounds, compositions comprising same, methods for making same, and libraries comprising same. The disclosed compounds, in various aspects, are useful for treating a variety of disorders, including inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, and disorders of uncontrolled cellular proliferation. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A content management system is disclosed. The system includes at least one server, non-transitory storage, documents, entity-specific section weights, and entity-specific review thresholds. The system further includes at least two client computer systems that enable a user to access a document for at least one of review or modification. The system will, in response to receipt of an indication that changes have been made to one or more sections of a document, A) determine a change value indicative of a quantity of changes made within each section, B) calculate an entity-specific provenance value by multiplying, on a section basis, the change value within each section by the assigned entity-specific weight value for each section, to produce an entity-specific section value for each section, and then summing the entity-specific section values; and C) when any entity-specific provenance value satisfies a review threshold value, to construct and send a review notification.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for multi-probe photonic time-stretch spectral measurements are described. Methods allow for capturing real-time and single-shot non-overlapping spectral bands from multiple probes simultaneously, using Time-Stretch Dispersive Fourier Transform (TS-DFT) systems combined with Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) device.

Abstract: A method of reducing latency in a screen mirroring application, comprises receiving, by a receiver from a source device, an audio stream output by the source device; receiving, by the receiver from a processor, a video stream displayed on a first screen at the source device; receiving, by a receiver, audio and video time stamps; discarding, by a controller, the audio and video time stamps; outputting, by a decoder to a second display, the audio stream and video streams independent of timing indicated by the audio and video time stamps.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of performing an active polling operation can include: (i) detecting a self-timed operation that is to be executed on a serial memory device; (ii) determining if an active polling mode has been enabled; (iii) determining when the self-timed operation has completed execution on the serial memory device; and (iv) providing a completion indication external to the serial memory device when the self-timed operation has completed execution and the active polling mode is enabled.

Abstract: The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 16 weeks, alternatively no more than 12 weeks, or alternatively no more than 8 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 16, 12, or 8 weeks and does not include administration of either interferon or ribavirin, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: An automated vial feed system for an automated prescription filling system. The system has a plurality of sensors located above a vial distribution table for controlling the pace of vial delivery to the table. The sensors determine the load of vials on the table and a control system uses the information as feedback to the vial delivery system.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus of controlling at least one application on an electronic device. Interfacing occurs between a context object and the at least one application. Context data is retrieved from the context object. At least one of the following further occurs: the context object is updated with new context data derived from interactions with the at least one application; the behavior of the at least one application is modulated based on the context data; and at least one data field in the application is populated with the context data.

Abstract: A method detects defects in an electrical power storage system including at least one battery. The method includes applying an instruction for charging or discharging the battery. The method also includes measuring the current passing through the battery during application of the instruction and calculating m×n mean errors (eTj(tij))1?j?m, 1?i?n between the measured current and the theoretical current of the instruction in m×n time intervals ([tij, tij+Tj])1?j?m, 1?i?n, respectively. The method also includes calculating, for each j between 1 and m, ej=max(eTj (tij)), where i=1, . . . , n. Lastly, the method includes incrementing a counter Cj if ej completely or partially exceeds a predetermined threshold. A defect is detected if Cj exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A molecular communication system includes a plurality of molecular transmission nanomachines randomly located in a first space, a molecular reception nanomachine and a molecular transmission channel. The molecular reception nanomachine is located in the first space, and receives at least one information molecule representing first data from an l-th molecular transmission nanomachine to obtain the first data based on the at least one information molecule. The l-th molecular transmission nanomachine is l-th nearest to the molecular reception nanomachine. The molecular transmission channel provides a transmission path for the at least one information molecule moving in the first space based on an anomalous diffusion process. The plurality of molecular transmission nanomachines are scattered in the first space according to a stationary Cox process.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to acyl-ACP reductase (AAR) enzyme variants that result in improved fatty aldehyde and fatty alcohol production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to methods of making and using such AAR variants for the production of fatty alcohol compositions having particular characteristics.

Abstract: A headset includes two earcups that overlie and seal around the wearer's ears. The headset includes a system for suspension of the earcups on a helmet, as well as a speaker enclosure that provides increased structural strength without taking up additional space on the board.

Abstract: The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks and does not include administration of either interferon or ribavirin, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method for operating a signal system, in particular for a vehicle, a gaze direction of a user being monitored by way of at least one first sensor, a warning signal being outputted depending on the gaze direction detected. Provision is made that by way of at least one second sensor, an environment of the user is monitored for possible target objects, the detected gaze direction of the user being compared with the environment. When the gaze direction of the user points toward one of the possible target objects, that target object is designated as a selected target object and, depending on a triggering command of the user, the warning signal is outputted into the environment for the selected target object.