Abstract: Bad block management for flash memory including a method for storing data. The method includes receiving a write request that includes write data. A block of memory is identified for storing the write data. The block of memory includes a plurality of pages. A bit error rate (BER) of the block of memory is determined and expanded write data is created from the write data in response to the BER exceeding a BER threshold. The expanded write data is characterized by an expected BER that is lower than the BER threshold. The expanded write data is encoded using an error correction code (ECC). The encoded expanded write data is written to the block of memory.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for material and thermal processing of substrates in a single chamber. In one embodiment, an edge ring is provided. The edge ring includes an annular body having an inner peripheral edge, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first raised member extending substantially orthogonally from the second surface, a second raised member extending from the second surface adjacent the first raised member and separated from the first raised member by a first depression, and a third raised member extending from the second surface adjacent the second raised member and separated by a second depression, the second depression comprising a sloped surface having a reflectivity value that is different than a reflectivity value of the first surface.

Abstract: A method and powertrain apparatus that predicts a route of travel for a vehicle and uses historical powertrain loads and speeds for the predicted route of travel to optimize at least one powertrain operation for the vehicle.

Abstract: A data parallel pipeline may specify multiple parallel data objects that contain multiple elements and multiple parallel operations that operate on the parallel data objects. Based on the data parallel pipeline, a dataflow graph of deferred parallel data objects and deferred parallel operations corresponding to the data parallel pipeline may be generated and one or more graph transformations may be applied to the dataflow graph to generate a revised dataflow graph that includes one or more of the deferred parallel data objects and deferred, combined parallel data operations. The deferred, combined parallel operations may be executed to produce materialized parallel data objects corresponding to the deferred parallel data objects.

Abstract: Main memory is managed by receiving a command from an application to read data associated with a virtual address that is mapped to the main memory. A memory controller determines that the virtual address is mapped to one of the symmetric memory components of the main memory, and accesses memory use characteristics indicating how the data associated with the virtual address has been accessed, The memory controller determines that the data associated with the virtual address has access characteristics suited to an asymmetric memory component of the main memory and loads the data associated with the virtual address to the asymmetric memory component of the main memory. After the loading and using the memory management unit, a command is received from the application to read the data associated with the virtual address, and the data associated with the virtual address is retrieved from the asymmetric memory component.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which a formal verification tool sends a condition signal to a first circuit instance and to a second circuit instance, which are both instances of an electric circuit design. The formal verification tool selects a common input port and sends a first input value to the common input port of the first circuit instance and sends a second input value, which is different than the first input value, to the common input port of the second circuit instance. In turn, the first circuit instance generates a first output value and the second circuit instance generates a second instance value, which are utilized to verify dependencies between the electronic circuit's input ports and output ports.

Abstract: A novel bacterial strain of Bacillus thuringiensis, VBTS 2528, is described. This strain comprises genes encoding Cry1Ac, Cry 1Ca, and Cry2Aa endotoxin proteins. The invention further relates to an insecticidal composition comprising a mixture of VBTS 2528 and to methods for controlling insect pests utilizing VBTS 2528.

Abstract: Data stored within symmetric and asymmetric memory components of main memory is integrated by identifying a first data as having access characteristics suitable for storing in an asymmetric memory component. The first data is included among a collection of data to be written to the asymmetric memory component. An amount of data is identified within the collection of data to be written to the asymmetric memory component. The amount of data is compared within the collection of data to a volume threshold to determine whether a block write to the asymmetric memory component is justified by the amount of data. If justified, the collection of data is loaded to the asymmetric memory component.

Abstract: Quality of service for mesh networks is described. In embodiment(s), communication data can be prioritized as priority data and/or non-priority data for communication from a source node to a destination node in a mesh network. A first communication route in the mesh network can be determined to communicate the priority data from the source node to the destination node based on a minimum number of intermediate nodes via which the priority data is communicated. Additionally, a second communication route in the mesh network can be determined to communicate the non-priority data from the source node to the destination node based on a highest bit rate to communicate the non-priority data. A time duration to communicate the priority via the first communication route is less than a time duration to communicate the non-priority data via the second communication route.

Abstract: Providing increased capacity in heterogeneous storage elements including a method for storing data in a heterogeneous memory that includes receiving a write message and a write address corresponding to a block of memory cells where at least two of the memory cells support different data levels, determining physical characteristics of the memory cells, and identifying virtual memories associated with the block of memory cells in response to the physical characteristics. The following is performed for each of the virtual memories: generating a constraint vector that describes the virtual cells in the virtual memory; and calculating a virtual write vector in response to the constraint vector and the write data, the calculating including writing the write data, bit by bit, in order, into the virtual memory, skipping locations known to be stuck to a particular value as indicated by the constraint vector.

Abstract: A workstation architecture for one or more medical diagnostic instruments is provided using a modular approach. Elements common to operations for the instruments are grouped together as a set of service components that are made available to instrument specific software applications. Application developers can develop software specific to the instrument while accessing the common service components to speed software development. A user interface tool is provided to permit a customized user interface to be developed for the instrument, within a generally consistent interface environment. The resulting user interfaces have a consistent look and behavior among different instrument types to facilitate a simplified and familiar user experience. The common service components provide a broad variety of services that are useful to developers and are easily integrated with instrument specific software. Features such as language variability and secure access points are provided in a distributed environment.

Abstract: A power supply unit of an information handling system determines that a power consumption module of the information handling system is available. If the power consumption module is available, the power supply unit measures input power of the power supply unit and provides a representation of the input power to the power consumption module in response to receiving a power measurement request from the power consumption module. If the power supply unit determines that the power consumption module is not available, the power supply unit measures input power of the power supply unit and stores a representation of the input power at the power supply unit independent of a power measurement request from the power consumption module.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for tracking real time metrics in a health care entity. The apparatus includes at least one memory and at least one processor configured to assign one or more predetermined thresholds to one or more medical events. The processor is further configured to track one or more actions of health care professionals associated with at least one of the medical events of a health care entity in real time. The processor is further configured to compare at least one of the predetermined thresholds to a determined value associated with the actions of the medical event to determine whether the medical event is performed efficiently. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A method of leveling ink that is printed on a substrate includes establishing a thermal gradient across a thickness of the substrate, the thermal gradient characterized in that it is less than a viscosity threshold temperature of the ink across most of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of leveling ink that is printed on a substrate includes establishing a thermal gradient across a thickness of the substrate, the thermal gradient characterized in that it is less than a viscosity threshold temperature of the ink across most of the substrate.

Abstract: A method and system for enabling multiple users in a computing environment is provided. The method includes receiving software comprising an operating system, integrated development environment (IDE) software, middleware software, and database software. A virtual image instance of operating system, the IDE software, the middleware software, and the database software is provisioned to a virtual instance. User IDs for access to the operating system instance are generated. Workspaces are generated and associated with the user IDs. The middleware software and the database software are configured and the virtual image instance is enabled to accept multiple concurrent logins associated with the user IDs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for switching between voltages are provided. One system includes an output, first and second switches coupled to the output. The system also includes a first transmission gate coupled to the first switch and a second transmission gate coupled to the second switch. One method includes receiving, at the first transmission gate, a first pair of complementary voltages and receiving, at the second transmission gate, a second pair of complementary voltages. The method further includes selecting the smallest voltage amongst both pairs of complementary voltages and outputting a third pair of complementary voltages. In one method, the first pair of complementary voltages includes a first negative voltage and a positive voltage, the second pair of complementary voltages includes a second negative voltage and the positive voltage, and the third pair of complementary voltages includes the smaller of the first and second negative voltages and the positive voltage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring identity information for temporary use by a wireless device, visiting a foreign operator network, is provided. A user is presented, at a kiosk, with an opportunity to download a temporary identity which is recognized by the operator network as belonging to a local subscriber, and the user may make a request for service. In response to the user-generated request for service, local identity information is transferred to the wireless device for use thereby. The transfer is short-range wireless communication from the kiosk to the wireless device. The temporary identity, once installed on the wireless device, makes the wireless device appear as a local subscriber. Upon termination of use, the temporary identity is returned to a pool and usable for another wireless device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition, particularly, a stable sunscreen composition. The problem associated with a dibenzoylmethane sunscreen is its relatively unstable nature, especially in the presence of a UV-B sun-screen. There is a need for using more readily and easily available compound as a sunscreen stabilizer thereby ensuring reduced cost of such sunscreen compositions. The present inventors have worked intensively on solving this problem and found that a derivative of an active (gingerol) found in ginger i.e. zingerone, provides for such improved stability.

Abstract: A polyolefin compound including: A) at least one thermoplastic olefin copolymer including the reaction product of olefin 1 and olefin 2, wherein: olefin 1 is a C2 based olefin and olefin 2 is a C3 to C8 ?-olefin or olefin 1 is a C3 based olefin and olefin 2 is a C4 to C8 ?-olefin; B) at least one functional polymer, the functional polymer content in the polyolefin compound being between 1 and 75 weight percent of the combined components A and B; wherein the thermoplastic olefin copolymer and the functional polymer form a co-continuous phase; wherein: a) an 12 melt index of the polyolefin compound is from about 1 to about 15 as measured using ASTM D 1238; b) a Shore A hardness of the polyolefin compound is from about 55 to about 100 as measured using ASTM D2240; c) a flexural modulus of the polyolefin compound is from about 0.8 to about 30 kpsi as measured using ASTM D790.