Abstract: Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for determining an optimum number of threads to make available per core in a multi-core processor complex to execute tasks. A determination is made of a first processing measurement based on threads executing on the cores of the processor chip, wherein each core includes circuitry to independently execute a plurality of threads. A determination is made of a number of threads to execute on the cores based on the first processing measurement. A determination is made of a second processing measurement based on the threads executing on the cores of the processor chip. A determination is made of an adjustment to the determined number of threads to execute based on the second processing measurement resulting in an adjusted number of threads. The adjusted number of threads on the cores is utilized to execute instructions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials, and more particularly to the preparation of a botanical drug substance (BDS) for incorporation in to a medicament. It also relates to a BDS of given purity, for use in pharmaceutical formulations. In particular it relates to BDS comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, method, and user interface to facilitate a camera sharing session between two or more users. A camera sharing session is initiated based on session configuration information comprising a user identifier of a user permitted to control image capturing at a camera communicatively coupled to a first device. A trigger request is received from the second device and in response, an image capture, which results in at least one image, is triggered at the camera and the image is transmitted to the second device.

Abstract: Dynamic compression with dynamic multi-stage encryption for a data storage system in accordance with the present description includes, in one aspect of the present description, preserves end-to-end encryption between a host and a storage controller while compressing data which was received from the host in encrypted but uncompressed form, using MIPs and other processing resources of the storage controller instead of the host. In one embodiment, the storage controller decrypts encrypted but uncompressed data received from the host to unencrypted data and compresses the unencrypted data to compressed data. The storage controller then encrypts the compressed data to encrypted, compressed data and stores the encrypted, compressed data in a storage device controlled by the storage controller. Other aspects and advantages may be realized, depending upon the particular application.

Abstract: A system and method for image reconstruction for non-contact ultrasound is provided, where maps or ultrasound images of a subject may be generated without physically contacting the subject. Adjusting or optimizing the photoacoustic excitation system may be performed, such as with beam shaping, surface modifications, or closed-loop automated adjustments. 2D and/or 3D spatial locations of source and receiver laser spots may be used to provide a spatial reference location for ultrasound image reconstruction in a clinically efficacious manner. In addition, point tracking, surface profile characterization, laser adjustments, and/or surface enhancements may be used to facilitate image reconstruction of the subject.

Abstract: A first non-volatile dual in-line memory module (NVDIMM) of a first server and a second NVDIMM of a second server are armed during initial program load in a dual-server based storage system to configure the first NVDIMM and the second NVDIMM to retain data on power loss. Prior to initiating a safe data commit scan to destage modified data from the first server to a secondary storage, a determination is made as to whether the first NVDIMM is armed. In response to determining that the first NVDIMM is not armed, a failover is initiated to the second server.

Abstract: Transferable mini-camera for a plurality of devices. In an embodiment, the mini-camera comprises a connector configured to attach to a socket and detach from the socket on a plurality of devices, a rechargeable battery configured to charge from each of the plurality of devices when the connector is attached to the socket of that device, a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a first device when the connector is detached from the socket of the first device, a camera configured to capture image data, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to wirelessly transmit image data, captured by the camera, to the first device via the wireless transceiver, while the connector is attached to the socket of a second device and not the socket of the first device.

Abstract: A variety of techniques are used automate the collection and classification of workout data gathered by a wearable physiological monitor. The classification process is staged in order to correctly and efficiently characterize a workout type. Initially, a generalized workout event is detected using motion and heart rate data. Then a location of the monitor on a user is determined. An artificial intelligence engine can then be conditionally applied (if a workout is occurring and a suitable device location is detected) to identify the type of workout. In addition to improved speed and accuracy, a workout detection process implemented in this manner can be realized with a sufficiently small computational footprint for deployment on a wearable physiological monitor.

Abstract: Imaging systems may include tunable polarization filters. A tunable polarization filter may be integrated directly into an image sensor package. For example, the tunable polarization filter may serve as cover glass for the image sensor package. Tunable polarization package glass may be incorporated into image sensor packages that have air gaps between the image sensor and the cover glass or that have transparent adhesive between the image sensor and the cover glass. The tunable polarization layer may be controlled at a global level, at a sub-array level, or at a pixel level. In some cases, the tunable polarization layer may be a tunable polarization filter. In this example, the direction of the polarization filter is tuned. In other cases, the tunable polarization layer may be a tunable polarization rotator. In this example, the tunable polarization layer selectively rotates the polarization of light that passes through the tunable polarization layer.

Abstract: An excess flow valve assembly includes a gas pipe, an excess flow valve and a collar crimped to an outside of a portion of the gas pipe, the crimped collar compressing the portion of the gas pipe creating a positive stop for the excess flow valve when the excess flow valve is inserted in the gas pipe.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, method, and user interface to facilitate a camera sharing session between two or more users. A camera sharing session is initiated based on session configuration information comprising a user identifier of a user permitted to control image capturing at a camera communicatively coupled to a first device. A trigger request is received from the second device and in response, an image capture, which results in at least one image, is triggered at the camera and the image is transmitted to the second device.

Abstract: The bezel assembly for data reception, for use with a bill validator in a financial transactional device, includes a bezel housing and a data reception assembly. The bezel housing includes a customer-facing front portion and a back plate connectable to the bill validator that is mounted within the transactional device cabinet. The front portion includes an insertion/dispensing slot for receiving currency and a projecting protrusion forward of the casing. The forward-extending protrusion accommodates at least a portion of the data reception assembly. The bezel assembly can include a wireless communication function that is communicably connectable with a mobile device via a wireless communication method, a manual entry function, a biometric reader, one or more cameras for scanning and decrypting 2D barcodes and the like, thus enhancing the overall functionality of the financial transactional device.

Abstract: Implementations of image sensor packages may include a plurality of microlenses coupled over a color filter array (CFA), a low refractive index layer directly coupled to and over the plurality of microlenses, an adhesive directly coupled to and over the low refractive index layer, and an optically transmissive cover directly coupled to and over the adhesive. Implementations may include no gap present between the optically transmissive cover and the plurality of microlenses.

Abstract: A microscale photoacoustic sensor uses the detection of ultrasound waves generated by a sample in response to incident light absorption to perform photoacoustic spectroscopy, imaging, and microscopy. The microscale photoacoustic sensor, including components to excite a sample and detect ultrasound waves, may be integrated onto a single chip. The microscale photoacoustic sensor may excite a sample using a metasurface collimator. The metasurface collimator includes an array of diffraction grooves to collimate an excitation beam uniformly out of the plane of the sensor to create a wide and homogeneous beam spot. The microscale photoacoustic sensor may detect ultrasound waves using an optical photoacoustic transducer. The optical photoacoustic transducer includes a resonator on a mechanical membrane to detect ultrasound waves with high sensitivity. The microscale photoacoustic sensor may be used in applications such as deep-tissue neural imaging or microfluidic biological screening.

Abstract: A space-grade solar array includes relatively small cells with integrated wiring embedded into or incorporated directly onto a printed circuit board. The integrated wiring provides an interface for solar cells having back side electrical contacts. The single side contacts enable the use of pick and place (PnP) technology in manufacturing the space-grade solar array. The solar cell is easily and efficiently packaged and electrically interconnected with other solar cells on a solar panel such as by using PnP process. The back side contacts are matched from a size and positioning standpoint to corresponding contacts on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations, and more particularly to formulations containing cannabinoids for administration via a pump action spray. In particular, the invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations, for use in administration of lipophilic medicaments via mucosal surfaces, comprising: at least one lipophilic medicament, a solvent and a co-solvent, wherein the total amount of solvent and co-solvent present in the formulation is greater than 55% wt/wt of the formulation and the formulation is absent of a self emulsifying agent and/or a fluorinated propellant.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing surgical procedures. Such a system includes a cannula having a tubular body and a distal end is sized and configured to be inserted into a body cavity. The system further includes a tool passing through a first port at s proximal end of the cannula, extending through the cannula, and protruding from the distal end of the cannula through a second port. The tool has a working element on a distal end of a shaft thereof. The working element is capable of articulation relative to the shaft and rotation relative to the cannula, and the tool is adapted for translation and rotation relative to the cannula. The system further includes a control system and actuator that articulate the tip of the working element relative to the shaft of the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials, and more particularly to the preparation of a botanical drug substance (BDS) for incorporation in to a medicament. It also relates to a BDS of given purity, for use in pharmaceutical formulations. In particular it relates to BDS comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.

Abstract: An excess flow valve assembly includes a gas pipe, an excess flow valve and a collar crimped to an outside of a portion of the gas pipe, the crimped collar compressing the portion of the gas pipe creating a positive stop for the excess flow valve when the excess flow valve is inserted in the gas pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to triazole compounds of formula I and I? or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful as modulators of demyelinating diseases: The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, methods of using the compositions and kits thereof in the treatment of various demyelinating and neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple sclerosis.