Abstract: In a method of memory use in a distributed index and query system, a processing thread serializes a list of documents into a first memory object exclusively borrowed from a memory object pool of a memory to achieve a first segment comprising a serialized data array of the documents, an offset index, and a document count. The serialized data array is compressed by the processing thread into a second memory object exclusively borrowed from the memory object pool to achieve a second segment comprising a compressed serialized data array, the offset index, and the document count. Subsequent to the compression, the first memory object is release back to the memory object pool. The second segment is written to a data storage device, and subsequent to the writing, the second memory object is released back to the memory object pool.

Abstract: In a method of memory object pool use in a distributed index and query system, a plurality of memory object pools is maintained. A batch of documents is serialized into a first memory object borrowed from a first memory object pool, of the memory object pools, to achieve a first segment comprising a serialized data array, an offset index, and a document count. The serialized data array is compressed into a second memory object borrowed from a second memory object pool, of the memory object pools, to achieve a second segment comprising a compressed serialized data array, the offset index, and the document count. Subsequent to the compression, the first memory object is released back to the first memory object pool. The second segment is written to a data storage device. Subsequent to the writing, the second memory object is released back to the second memory object pool.

Abstract: A device, kit, and method that utilize a cover for covering a load space of a vehicle. The cover is movable between a retracted position in which the load space is uncovered and a deployed position in which the load space is at least partially covered. A detector is used for detecting an object in the path of the cover, such that damage to the object or cover may be avoided during deployment of the cover.

Abstract: In a method of contention management in the distributed index and query system, one or more index processing threads of an index thread pool in a distributed computing environment is used to index documents buffered into a work queue buffer after being received via a network connection. Simultaneous to the indexing, one or more query processing threads of a query thread pool to is utilized to process received queries of indexed documents. A sum of the index processing threads and the query processing threads is a plurality of processing threads. Responsive to the work queue buffer reaching a predefined fullness, the work queue buffer is emptied into an allotted storage space in a data storage device. The number of index processing threads is set in a linear relationship to a ratio of a utilized amount of the allotted storage space to a total amount of the allotted storage space.

Abstract: In a method of memory use in a distributed index and query system, a processing thread serializes a list of documents into a first memory object exclusively borrowed from a memory object pool of a memory to achieve a first segment comprising a serialized data array of the documents, an offset index, and a document count. The serialized data array is compressed by the processing thread into a second memory object exclusively borrowed from the memory object pool to achieve a second segment comprising a compressed serialized data array, the offset index, and the document count. Subsequent to the compression, the first memory object is release back to the memory object pool. The second segment is written to a data storage device, and subsequent to the writing, the second memory object is released back to the memory object pool.

Abstract: In a method of memory object pool use in a distributed index and query system, a plurality of memory object pools is maintained. A batch of documents is serialized into a first memory object borrowed from a first memory object pool, of the memory object pools, to achieve a first segment comprising a serialized data array, an offset index, and a document count. The serialized data array is compressed into a second memory object borrowed from a second memory object pool, of the memory object pools, to achieve a second segment comprising a compressed serialized data array, the offset index, and the document count. Subsequent to the compression, the first memory object is released back to the first memory object pool. The second segment is written to a data storage device. Subsequent to the writing, the second memory object is released back to the second memory object pool.

Abstract: In a method of contention management in the distributed index and query system, one or more index processing threads of an index thread pool in a distributed computing environment is used to index documents buffered into a work queue buffer after being received via a network connection. Simultaneous to the indexing, one or more query processing threads of a query thread pool to is utilized to process received queries of indexed documents. A sum of the index processing threads and the query processing threads is a plurality of processing threads. Responsive to the work queue buffer reaching a predefined fullness, the work queue buffer is emptied into an allotted storage space in a data storage device. The number of index processing threads is set in a linear relationship to a ratio of a utilized amount of the allotted storage space to a total amount of the allotted storage space.

Abstract: A system for providing software defined radio on a mobile device includes a hardware portion including an antenna and an interface configured to connect to the mobile device; a software portion configured for execution on the mobile device, the software portion configured to receive and process RF signals received at the antenna.

Abstract: A device, kit, and method that utilize a cover for covering a load space of a vehicle. The cover is movable between a retracted position in which the load space is uncovered and a deployed position in which the load space is at least partially covered. A detector is used for detecting an object in the path of the cover, such that damage to the object or cover may be avoided during deployment of the cover.

Abstract: A system for providing software defined radio on a mobile device includes a hardware portion including an antenna and an interface configured to connect to the mobile device; a software portion configured for execution on the mobile device, the software portion configured to receive and process RF signals received at the antenna.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching preparation comprising an adduct formulated from starting materials comprising peroxide, urea and an alkali metal polyphosphate, the adduct being provided in the preparation in aqueous conditions and the preparation having a pH in aqueous solution which rises on dilution of the solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching preparation comprising an adduct formulated from starting materials comprising peroxide, urea and an alkali metal polyphosphate, the adduct being provided in the preparation in aqueous conditions and the preparation having a pH in aqueous solution which rises on dilution of the solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching preparation comprising an adduct formulated from starting materials comprising peroxide, urea and an alkali metal polyphosphate, the adduct being provided in the preparation in aqueous conditions and the preparation having a pH in aqueous solution which rises on dilution of the solution.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching preparation comprising an adduct formulated from starting materials comprising peroxide, urea and an alkali metal polyphosphate, the adduct being provided in the preparation in aqueous conditions and the preparation having a pH in aqueous solution which rises on dilution of the solution.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.