Abstract: A wireless power transmitting system includes a power amplifier comprising a plurality of measurement points and a power amplifier controller integrated circuit (IC). In some embodiments, the power amplifier controller IC performs synchronization of the various components of the power amplifier, conducts impedance and temperature measurements at the measurements points, determines if a foreign object is within the transmission range of the wireless power transmitter, and decides if a shutdown of the power amplifier is needed. In some embodiments, the power amplifier controller IC determines through a transmitter controller IC, the presence of a foreign object within the transmission range and adjusts the power transmission to one or more receivers.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, therapeutic formulations containing active agents, such as bioactive cell populations, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A client machine writes to and reads from a virtual disk on a remote storage platform. Metadata is generated and stored in replicas on different metadata nodes of the storage platform. A modified log-structured merge tree is used to store and compact string-sorted tables of metadata. During file storage and compaction, a consistent file identification scheme is used across all metadata nodes. A fingerprint file is calculated for each SST (metadata) file on disk that includes hash values corresponding to regions of the SST file. To synchronize, the fingerprint files of two SST files are compared, and if any hash values are missing from a fingerprint file then the key-value-timestamp triples corresponding to these missing hash values are sent to the SST file that is missing them. The SST file is compacted with the missing triples to create a new version of the SST file. The synchronization is bi-directional.

Abstract: A client machine writes to a virtual disk on a remote storage platform. Metadata is generated and stored in replicas on different nodes of the storage platform. A modified log-structured merge tree is used to store and compact string-sorted tables of metadata. During file storage and compaction, a consistent file identification scheme is used across all metadata nodes. A fingerprint file is calculated for each SST (metadata) file on disk that includes hash values corresponding to regions of the SST file. To synchronize, the fingerprint files of two SST files are compared, and if any hash values are missing from a fingerprint file then the key-value-timestamp triplets corresponding to these missing hash values are sent to the SST file that is missing them. The SST file is compacted with the missing triplets to create a new version of the SST file. The synchronization is bi-directional as between distinct computer nodes.

Abstract: A client machine writes to and reads from a virtual disk on a remote storage platform. Metadata is generated and stored in replicas on different metadata nodes of the storage platform. A modified log-structured merge tree is used to store and compact string-sorted tables of metadata. During file storage and compaction, a consistent file identification scheme is used across all metadata nodes. A fingerprint file is calculated for each SST (metadata) file on disk that includes hash values corresponding to regions of the SST file. To synchronize, the fingerprint files of two SST files are compared, and if any hash values are missing from a fingerprint file then the key-value-timestamp triplets corresponding to these missing hash values are sent to the SST file that is missing them. The SST file is compacted with the missing triplets to create a new version of the SST file. The synchronization is bi-directional.

Abstract: A device may identify a query for a database system, wherein the query is a candidate for optimization. The device may determine a first execution plan according to a first hint for executing the query and a second execution plan according to a second hint for executing the query, wherein the first execution plan is associated with a first execution time and the second execution plan is associated with a second execution time. The device may select the first execution plan or the second execution plan as a selected execution plan. The device may generate, based on selecting the selected execution plan, a profile for the query, wherein the profile is based on the selected execution plan. The database system may execute the query according to the profile.

Abstract: A client machine writes to and reads from a virtual disk on a remote storage platform using a storage protocol. Metadata is generated and is stored in replicas on different metadata nodes of the storage platform. A modified log-structured merge tree is used to store and compact string-sorted tables of metadata. During file storage and compaction, a consistent file identification scheme is used across all metadata nodes. A fingerprint file is calculated for each SST file on disk that includes hash values corresponding to regions of the SST file. To synchronize, the fingerprint files of two SST files are compared, and if any hash values are missing from a fingerprint file then the key-value-timestamp triples corresponding to these missing hash values are sent to the SST file that is missing them in the SST file is compacted with the missing triples to create a new version of the SST file. The other fingerprint file is then analyzed the same way.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a near-field charging pad with a processor, a power-transferring element, a signature-signal-receiving circuit, and the processor of the near-field charging pad is in communication with a data source that includes predefined signature signals that each identify one of (i) a wireless power receiver, (ii) an object other than a wireless power receiver, and (iii) a combination of a wireless power receiver and an object other than a wireless power receiver. The method includes: after sending a plurality of test radio frequency (RF) power transmission signals, detecting, using the signature-signal-receiving circuit, respective amounts of reflected power; generating, based on variations in the respective amounts of reflected power, a signature signal; and determining whether (i) an authorized wireless power receiver is present on the near-field charging pad and/or (ii) an object other than a wireless power receiver is present on the near-field charging pad.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, compositions and methods for using genetically modified bioactive renal cell populations to provide regenerative effects to a native kidney for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. In certain embodiments, the aim is to effectively provide a “universal donor” immune-privileged renal cell population where gene editing is used to generate a modified allogeneic renal cell population to be administered to patients without immunosuppression.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a near-field charging pad that includes a wireless communication component, and a plurality of power-transfer zones that each respectively include at least one power-transferring element and a signature-signal receiving circuit. The method includes: sending, by a respective power-transferring element included in a first power-transfer zone of the plurality of power-transfer zones, test power transmission signals with first values for a set of transmission characteristics. The method also includes: in conjunction with sending each of the power transmission signals: detecting, using the signature-signal receiving circuit, respective amounts of reflected power at the first power-transfer zone.

Abstract: A system to electronically generate original content may include a Cognitive Memory Augmented Network (“CAMN”) that ingests data from structured and unstructured sources and organizes it in a neural network. Generic and/or custom decomposition may ensure that the data sources are broken down inside the CAMN to individual elements of reusable data. A Cognitive Gateway Interface (“CGI”) may make data available inside the CAMN accessible to processes such as cognitive search, content extraction, and/or summarization. A feedback mechanism may ingest human thought and convert the feedback to introduce original content into an output. With an enriched CAMN built upon substantial digital content, the system may learn deep semantic meaning and understanding based on content. The system may create and curate new articles, and an assistant system may work as interpreter of content. The system may help with complex research on advanced topics and provide personalized and/or customized reports.

Abstract: The system and method for producing and dispensing beverages ensures consistent delivery of the beverages by maintaining the associated natural flavours of the ingredients therein. Upon receiving a signal from an input panel co-operating with a controller, predetermined quantity of ingredients of beverage like tea leaves/tea powder, sweetener, condiments and hot/boiling water is introduced through a funnel into a brewing chamber. An agitator connected to a motor is activated to stir the ingredients of the beverage. Brewing continues in the brewing chamber for a predetermined time. When the decoction is ready for being dispensed, a conical hatch is released thereby causing the decoction to flow outside the system into a receiving means through an outlet valve that may be optionally passed through a flipping filtering mechanism.

Abstract: An example method includes detecting, via a wireless communication component of a near-field charging pad (pad), that a receiver is within a threshold distance of the pad. In response to the detecting, the method includes: determining whether the receiver has been placed on the pad. In accordance with determining that the receiver has been placed on the pad, the method includes: selectively transmitting, by respective antenna elements included in a plurality of antenna zones of the pad, respective test power transmission signals with a first set of transmission characteristics until a determination is made that a particular power-delivery parameter associated with transmission of a respective test power transmission signal by at least one particular antenna zone satisfies power-delivery criteria.

Abstract: Various embodiments identify candidate phrases users have used to reference a product in previous searches by analyzing query logs of a search engine. Upon identifying a candidate phrase within a volume of unstructured text, the candidate phrase is compared against a corpus of contemporary language. A frequency of each candidate phrase in contemporary language and the same in the query logs are determined and used as an indication to distinguish between genuine product references in the text or their normal use in common language in order to determine whether the volume of unstructured text is suitable, based on the number of references, for a hyperlink to a product page for the product of an electronic marketplace. Furthermore, behavioral data associated with user interaction with various aspects of the hyperlinks can be tracked over time to better identify suitable product references and tailor future hyperlink suggestions.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a near-field charging pad that includes a wireless communication component, and a plurality of power-transfer zones that each respectively include at least one power-transferring element and a signature-signal receiving circuit. The method includes: sending, by a respective power-transferring element included in a first power-transfer zone of the plurality of power-transfer zones, test power transmission signals with first values for a set of transmission characteristics. The method also includes: in conjunction with sending each of the power transmission signals: detecting, using the signature-signal receiving circuit, respective amounts of reflected power at the first power-transfer zone.

Abstract: A method of wireless power transmission is performed at a wireless-power-transmitting device having one or more antennas configured to transmit wireless-power signals, one or more processors, and a wireless data transceiver.

Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes receiving a public display identifier (PDI) from a purchaser. An item of value assigned to the PDI is determined. Information identifying a proposed item of value in exchanged for the item of value assigned to the PDI is received. The exchange is authorized based on one or more parameters. The authorization is transmitted to an electronic warehouse containing inventory of the item of value assigned to the PDI. The secret data for the item of value assigned to the PDI is received. The secret data is dispensed to the purchaser.

Abstract: The present invention concerns bioactive renal cells populations, renal cell constructs, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention concerns bioactive renal cell populations, renal cell constructs, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: An example method includes detecting, via a wireless communication component of a near-field charging pad (pad), that a receiver is within a threshold distance of the pad. In response to the detecting, the method includes: determining whether the receiver has been placed on the pad. In accordance with determining that the receiver has been placed on the pad, the method includes: selectively transmitting, by respective antenna elements included in a plurality of antenna zones of the pad, respective test power transmission signals with a first set of transmission characteristics until a determination is made that a particular power-delivery parameter associated with transmission of a respective test power transmission signal by at least one particular antenna zone satisfies power-delivery criteria.