Abstract: A body bias is applied to a non-volatile storage system to compensate for temperature-dependent variations in threshold voltage, sub-threshold slope, depletion layer width and/or 1/f noise. A desired bias level is set based on a temperature-dependent reference signal. In one approach, a level of the biasing can decrease as temperature increases. The body bias can be applied by applying a voltage to a p-well and n-well of a substrate, applying a voltage to the p-well while grounding the n-well, or grounding the body and applying a voltage to the source and/or drain of a set of non-volatile storage elements. Further, temperature-independent and/or temperature-dependent voltages can be applied to selected and unselected word lines in the non-volatile storage system during program, read or verify operations. The temperature-dependent voltages can vary based on different temperature coefficients.

Abstract: A non-volatile storage system in which a body bias is applied to a non-volatile storage system to compensate for temperature-dependent variations in threshold voltage, sub-threshold slope, depletion layer width and/or 1/f noise. A desired bias level is set based on a temperature-dependent reference signal. In one approach, a level of the biasing can decrease as temperature increases. The body bias can be applied by applying a voltage to a p-well and n-well of a substrate, applying a voltage to the p-well while grounding the n-well, or grounding the body and applying a voltage to the source and/or drain of a set of non-volatile storage elements. Further, temperature-independent and/or temperature-dependent voltages can be applied to selected and unselected word lines in the non-volatile storage system during program, read or verify operations. The temperature-dependent voltages can vary based on different temperature coefficients.

Abstract: A method of measuring temperature across wafers during semiconductor processing includes the step of providing a correlation between a peak wafer temperature during a processing step and a change in wafer surface charge or surface potential following the processing step. A first wafer to be characterized for its peak temperature spatial distribution during the processing step is processed through the processing step. The wafer surface charge or surface potential at a plurality of locations on the first wafer are measured following the processing step. A peak temperature spatial distribution for the first wafer is then determined based on the correlation and the wafer surface charge or surface potential measured in the measuring step.

Abstract: A method of treatment for treating, preventing, inhibiting or reducing damage to coronary tissue includes inducing at least one of a physiological function selected from: up-regulation of or increasing ILK activity in the coronary tissue, up-regulation of or increasing Akt activity in the coronary tissue, down-regulation of or reducing cardiomyocyte cell death in the coronary tissue and hibernation of cardiomyocytes in the coronary tissue. An induction agent capable of inducing such physiological function in a subject is administered to a subject in need of such treatment.

Abstract: A method for detecting defects during semiconductor device processing can include providing a substrate having a semiconductor comprising layer with electrically isolated application and test circuits are formed thereon, directing an electron current inducing beam to the test circuit; measuring a current between the first and the second contact pads in the test circuit; determining an electron beam induced current (EBIC); and identifying one or more defect locations in the test circuit based on the EBIC and a location of the electron beam corresponding to the EBIC. A test circuit can include a plurality of semiconductor devices connected in parallel, a first contact pad coupled to a first terminal of the semiconductor devices, and at least a second contact pad coupled to a substrate terminal associated with the semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed providing secure reservationless conferencing, allowing an organizer to arrange a meeting while off-line from a conferencing server, with the conferencing server still enforcing security for the meeting.

Abstract: A thin film transistor comprises a layer of organic semiconductor material comprising a tetracarboxylic diimide naphthalene-based compound having, attached to each of the imide nitrogen atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl moiety. Such transistors can further comprise spaced apart first and second contact means or electrodes in contact with said material. Further disclosed is a process for fabricating an organic thin-film transistor device, preferably by sublimation deposition onto a substrate, wherein the substrate temperature is no more than 100° C.

Abstract: The apparatus for deployment of a therapeutic device such as a micro-coil detachably mounts the therapeutic device to a distal portion of a pusher member. In one embodiment, the therapeutic device is detachably mounted to the distal portion of the pusher member by a tubular collar that can be heated by a heater such as an electrical resistance coil to expand the collar and release and deploy the therapeutic device. The apparatus for deployment of a therapeutic device such as a micro-coil may also provide for a pusher member and a connector fiber for securing the therapeutic device to the pusher member. The connector fiber passes through a heater within the distal portion of the pusher member, for heating and breaking the connector fiber to release the therapeutic device when a desired placement of the therapeutic device within the vasculature is achieved.

Abstract: A method of treating depression comprising administering a melatonin agonist.

Abstract: A method includes creating a bulk order. The bulk order includes a plurality of action sets. Each action set represents a set of changes to a plurality of assets, and the bulk order represents, for a plurality of accounts, a plurality of services and assets. The method also includes validating the bulk order. The validating includes verifying a validity of a user name, which includes a validity of an association between the user name and the account and a validity of an association between the user name and the service. The validating also includes verifying the action set obeys a constraint of the product. The method also includes submitting the bulk order for execution of the set of changes. The submitting includes preparing the action set, executing the set of changes and changing a status of the bulk orders header to indicate a completion of the bulk order.

Abstract: A system for bit-rate stream playout at preset speeds including a regular playout speed and other than the regular playout speed includes multiple streams encoded at a same bit-rate (R) but at a plurality of playout speeds. A selection mechanism is responsive to requests for playout speeds. The selection mechanism selects from among the plurality of streams to service a request.

Abstract: The apparatus for deployment of a therapeutic device such as a micro-coil detachably mounts the therapeutic device to a distal portion of a pusher member. In one embodiment, the therapeutic device is detachably mounted to the distal portion of the pusher member by a tubular collar that can be heated by a heater such as an electrical resistance coil to expand the collar and release and deploy the therapeutic device. The apparatus for deployment of a therapeutic device such as a micro-coil may also provide for a pusher member and a connector fiber for securing the therapeutic device to the pusher member. The connector fiber passes through a heater within the distal portion of the pusher member, for heating and breaking the connector fiber to release the therapeutic device when a desired placement of the therapeutic device within the vasculature is achieved.

Abstract: Variation in programming efficacy due to variation in time constants along a word line that spans across a memory plane is compensated by adjusting the bit line voltages across the plane to modify the programming rates. In this way, the variation in programming efficacy is substantially reduced during programming of a group of memory cells coupled to the word line. This will allow uniform optimization of programming across the group of memory cells and reduce the number of programming pulses required to program the group of memory cells, thereby improving performance. In one embodiment, during programming, the bit lines in a first half of the memory plane closer to a source of word line voltage is set to a first voltage and the bit lines in a second half of the memory plane further from the source of word line voltage is set to a second voltage.

Abstract: A waste treatment system processes waste upon the application of energy. The system includes a vessel that has an open space that receives waste feedstock. At least two plasma electrodes are mounted to the vessel. An electrode movement control system may position the plasma electrodes to facilitate a pryolysis process to treat the waste feedstock.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a backup power system and method may include a transfer switch, connections to primary and secondary power sources, a stored energy component, and an interconnected controller with a processor and memory. The transfer switch may provide power to an external load from a selected one of the primary power source, the secondary power source, or the stored energy component. The controller may compare energy stored within the stored energy component against a first threshold relating to a maximum time necessary for the secondary power source to at least reach a predetermined minimum output level, and also to compare the stored energy level to a second threshold greater than the first threshold. The second threshold may be selected to reduce a number of on/off cycles of the secondary power source during periods of intermittent primary power fluctuation that are less severe than a prolonged loss of power.

Abstract: A cell identification method is provided. The method includes determining a reception state in a wireless device and comparing a reception cycle to a subframe parameter in the wireless device. The method also includes identifying a subsequent wireless cell within a predetermined time of the comparison.

Abstract: Providing for improved wireless communications for user equipment (UE) in a semi-active state is described herein. By way of example, a base station can employ particular wireless channel resources, monitored by a UE in a CELL_FACH state for instance, to trigger channel feedback information from the UE. The trigger can comprise an explicit order instructing the UE to provide data in response, or can include a portion of downlink traffic targeting the UE, where the UE is configured to respond in a suitable manner to receipt of traffic data. The UE can maintain the CELL_FACH state in receiving to and responding to the trigger, and can further receive subsequent traffic data in such state. Accordingly, the subject disclosure provides for improved efficiency and reliability in semi-active state wireless communications.

Abstract: Sprite identification in animated sequences is achieved by performing three separate but related procedures, namely (i) identification of the sprite, (ii) identification of the background and (iii) identification of the identified sprite's translation path. By analyzing a sequence of frames, sprite definition is first established. Then, using the definition of the sprite, a determination is made of the background image and translation path taken. This analysis allows the animated sequence to be compressed in a format in which the background and the sprites are separately identified.

Abstract: Carrier includes a mixture of carrier particles. The mixture may contain first carrier particles containing carrier cores that are coated with a polymer coating, the coating containing polymer and conductive particles, and second carrier particles containing carrier cores that are not coated with a polymer coating. The mixture may contain carrier particles having a conductivity of at least about 5×10?8 (ohm-cm)?1 and carrier particles having a conductivity of less than about 1×10?8 (ohm-cm)?1.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically generating a mask delineating a region of interest (ROI) within an image containing skin are disclosed. The image may be of an anatomical area containing skin, such as the face, neck, chest, shoulders, arms or hands, among others, or may be of portions of such areas, such as the cheek, forehead, or nose, among others. The mask that is generated is based on the locations of anatomical features or landmarks in the image, such as the eyes, nose, eyebrows and lips, which can vary from subject to subject and image to image. As such, masks can be adapted to individual subjects and to different images of the same subjects, while delineating anatomically standardized ROIs, thereby facilitating standardized, reproducible skin analysis over multiple subjects and/or over multiple images of each subject.