Abstract: A method to store data in tiered storage includes receiving for data stores to be stored on the tiered storage. The tiered storage may include multiple storage tiers, each storage tier having a different performance level. Each policy defines a default storage tier for the corresponding data store that has the policy. The method includes storing the data stores on the tiered storage as blocks. Each of the blocks is stored to a corresponding one of the storage tiers based at least on the policy of the data store to which the block belongs.

Abstract: Provided herein are polymeric particles and compositions (i.e., “backpacks”) that can adhere to cells and provide delivery of payload immunomodulatory agents to those cells. For examples, the particles can adhere to macrophages and/or monocytes and release cytokines that promote an M1 or M2 phenotype to improve therapeutic efficacy of the cells.

Abstract: Acoustically responsive particles and methods are provided for their use. Methods are provided for making and using tunable, monodisperse acoustically responsive particles and negative contrast acoustic particles, wherein the particles can contain a functional group available for covalent modification.

Abstract: Acoustically responsive particles and methods are provided for their use. Methods are provided for making and using tunable, monodisperse acoustically responsive particles and negative contrast acoustic particles, wherein the particles can contain a functional group available for covalent modification.

Abstract: Acoustically responsive particles and methods are provided for their use. Methods are provided for making and using tunable, monodisperse acoustically responsive particles and negative contrast acoustic particles, wherein the particles can contain a functional group available for covalent modification.

Abstract: Acoustically responsive particles and methods are provided for their use. Methods are provided for making and using tunable, monodisperse acoustically responsive particles and negative contrast acoustic particles, wherein the particles can contain a functional group available for covalent modification.

Abstract: An arrangement for authenticating a transaction between a user's mobile device and an entity such as a corporate server is disclosed. The user's universal integrated circuit card (UICC) is adapted to generate a time-dependent authentication code which is dependent on a time value and which is usable to authenticate the transaction only during a predetermined period. A time verification processor verifies a time value to ensure that the time-dependent authentication code was generated based on the correct time value. The time value is based on the UTC time obtained from UTC clock. The verified time is used to generate a “one-time” password (authentication code) by the authentication code calculator of the UICC. This is used to authenticate a transaction with the corporate network.

Abstract: An arrangement for authenticating a transaction between a user's mobile device and an entity such as a corporate server is disclosed. The user's universal integrated circuit card (UICC) is adapted to generate a time-dependent authentication code which is dependent on a time value and which is usable to authenticate the transaction only during a predetermined period. A time verification processor verifies a time value to ensure that the time-dependent authentication code was generated based on the correct time value. The time value is based on the UTC time obtained from UTC clock. The verified time is used to generate a “one-time” password (authentication code) by the authentication code calculator of the UICC. This is used to authenticate a transaction with the corporate network.

Abstract: A support surface includes a plurality of interconnected node groups, where each node group includes at least two nodes connected by a fluid passage. The plurality of interconnected node groups define a node array. A source of pressurized fluid, such as pressurized air is connected with the node array.

Abstract: A support surface (10)is disclosed which includes a foam perimeter (18), a truncated-triangular shaped core (19), a foam topper (21), and a coverlet (22). The foam perimeter includes an interior well (25) defined by a floor (26), a top surface (27), and at least two diverging side walls (28). The core is comprised of a plurality of trapezoidal-shaped, inflatable air cells (31). Each air cell has a bottom wall (32), a top wall (33), two side walls (34), and two end walls (35). The ends walls diverge from each other as they extend from the bottom wall to the top wall so that each air cell has a generally trapezoidal shape along its lateral length.

Abstract: Personal warming systems and apparatuses for use in hospitals and other settings. In one embodiment, a heating mattress or pad for warming a patient during a hospital procedure can include a heating element positioned between a first foam portion and a second foam portion. The heating element and the foam portions can be at least partially enclosed in a fluid-resistant cover. The heating element can be operably connected to a control unit that allows an operator to select between a plurality of temperature options for the heating pad. In another embodiment, the heating pad can include one or more radiolucent, or at least generally radiolucent, features that will not appreciably obscure x-ray images taken of a patient positioned on the heating pad. In one aspect of this embodiment, the radiolucent features can include one or more of a carbon-based heating element, an optical temperature sensing device, and/or a thermally responsive state-changing device.

Abstract: Personal warming systems and apparatuses for use in hospitals and other settings are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a heating pad for warming a patient during a hospital procedure can include a heating element and a patient support portion. The heating element can include one or more radiolucent, or at least generally radiolucent, features. The radiolucent features can include conductive paths supported by a flexible substrate. The conductive paths can include conductive yarns oriented in linear and/or non-linear patterns on the flexible substrate. In one aspect of this embodiment, the conductive yarns can include conductive strands having a metallic plating, such as silver plating.

Abstract: A heating pad system useable in one embodiment for warming a person on a support structure. In this embodiment, the heating pad system comprises an upper foam pad, a lower foam pad, and a thermal-electric heating element sandwiched between the upper and lower foam pads. A form-fitting waterproof cover encloses at least a portion of the upper and lower foam pads and the thermal-electric heating element. In one aspect of this embodiment, the heating pad system includes a power unit for providing electrical power to the thermal-electric heating element, the power unit including a control panel having at least one temperature selector, the temperature selector for selecting at least one heating pad temperature.

Abstract: An ice scoop holder includes a flat back member, two flat side members which extend normally outwardly from the back member and have inwardly turned flanges. The back member, the side members, and flanges form a hollow, free-from-obstruction cavity to receive and support a scoop.