Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed storage and processing systems using storage controllers for load sharing are described. A host processor may receive a function request that corresponds to a plurality of compute tasks, such as map compute tasks targeting data in local storage. The host processor may fetch the data from local storage devices through storage controllers. At least one storage controller, such as a non-volatile memory express (NVMe) interface controller, may be configured to execute overflow tasks for the function request. Another storage controller may be configured for executing other processing and management activities, such as reduce compute tasks.

Abstract: A content-aware storage system and method for use therewith are presented. In one embodiment, a storage system is provided comprising a memory and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an image; determine an amount of spare memory space; generate a lower-resolution version of the image, wherein a resolution level of the lower-resolution version of the image is based on the determined amount of spare memory space; and store the image and the lower-resolution version of the image in the memory. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A content-aware storage system and method for use therewith are presented. In one embodiment, a storage system is provided comprising a memory and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an image; determine an amount of spare memory space; generate a lower-resolution version of the image, wherein a resolution level of the lower-resolution version of the image is based on the determined amount of spare memory space; and store the image and the lower-resolution version of the image in the memory. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: Aspects of a multi-protocol storage device including a memory and a controller are provided which allow for endurance and other storage requirements of a host to be maintained for different logical regions of memory without disruption due to protocol switching. The memory includes blocks that are each associated with a storage attribute such as high endurance, performance, or protection. While operating in a first mode such as NVMe, the controller receives a mapping of storage attributes to different logical regions and stores the mapping in memory. The controller also associates blocks to logical addresses based on the mapping. When the controller switches to a second mode such as SD in response to a host command, the controller reads the mapping from memory and similarly associates blocks to logical addresses based on the mapping in the second mode. Storage attributes thus remain applicable across modes when mapping and storing data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive system for a blowout preventer (BOP). The drive system includes a first pseudo direct drive (PDD) motor assembly having a first PDD motor and a second PDD motor assembly having a second PDD motor. The first PDD motor is configured to engage with a first shaft coupled to a first ram of the BOP and the second PDD motor is configured to engage with a second shaft coupled to a second ram of the BOP. The first PDD motor and the second PDD motor are operable to induce translation of the first shaft and the second shaft, respectively, to drive the first ram and the second ram toward one another along a longitudinal axis to reach an engaged configuration in the BOP.

Abstract: Aspects of a storage device including a plurality of dies and a controller are provided which allow for asymmetric die operation handling so that controller overheads associated with common resource intensive operations may be incurred in the background without delaying subsequent die operations. When the controller receives a command to perform an MLC operation such as programming a number of dies, the controller refrains from performing the MLC operation in one or more of the dies for a period of time while simultaneously performing the MLC operation in a remainder of the dies. Instead, the controller performs another operation, such as an SLC operation, another MLC operation, or a transfer operation, that involves a common resource in these dies during the period of time. Controller overheads associated with these other operations thus are incurred without creating bottlenecks when the number of dies is large, thereby improving storage device performance.

Abstract: A storage system and method for segregating outliers in a virtualization system are presented. In one embodiment, a storage system is provided comprising a memory and a controller. The controller is configured to track a write amplification caused by each of a plurality of virtual machines; determine that a write amplification of one of the plurality of virtual machines is outside of an acceptable write amplification range; and perform a corrective action to reduce write amplification of the one of the plurality of virtual machines. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A storage system and method for host-assisted memory block color coding for faster media search are provided. In one embodiment, a controller of the storage system is configured to receive an image and color properties of the image from a host and store the image in an area of memory associated with the color properties. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the transmucosal dosage forms like sublingual pharmaceutical compositions comprising antiviral molecules like favipiravir, remdesivir, baloxavir marboxil, molnupiravir, besifovir, raltegravir, GS-441524, ravidasvir, and other antiviral drugs. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing these transmucosal pharmaceutical compositions. Compositions prepared as per the present invention are able to increase bioavailability by avoiding first-pass metabolism. The compositions prepared as per the present invention exhibit desired pharmaceutical technical attributes such as pH, assay, related substance, disintegration, and dissolution. The compositions prepared as per the present invention are useful in the treatment of viral infections including coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Abstract: A storage system and method for segregating outliers in a virtualization system are presented. In one embodiment, a storage system is provided comprising a memory and a controller. The controller is configured to track a write amplification caused by each of a plurality of virtual machines; determine that a write amplification of one of the plurality of virtual machines is outside of an acceptable write amplification range; and perform a corrective action to reduce write amplification of the one of the plurality of virtual machines. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A storage system, host, and method for optimizing storage of a sequence of images are provided. In one embodiment, a storage system is provided comprising a memory and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive, from a host, common image data that is shared by a plurality of images and delta image data that is different in each of the plurality of images; store the common image data and the delta image data in the memory; and create a map for the plurality of images, wherein each image of the plurality of images maps to a memory location of at least a part of the common image data and to a memory location of that image's delta image data. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: Safety monitoring systems and methods include a mesh communications network and an EVC (Electronic Volume Corrector) installed in one or more gas distribution components and/or industrial metering components in a gas distribution station and/or an industrial metering station. A group of sensors can be configured, which includes, for example, a gas leak sensor, a pressure transducer, a temperature transducer, an intrusion sensor and/or other types of sensors. Such sensors can be located within the gas distribution station and/or industrial metering station. The sensors communicate wirelessly with the EVC and the gas distribution and/or industrial metering components through the mesh communications network.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a UE receives a first uplink grant for a first RAT (e.g., 5G NR) and a second uplink grant for a second RAT (e.g., LTE). In one embodiment, the UE schedules an uplink transmission on the first RAT (e.g., by selectively dropping the uplink transmission on particular resource blocks) so as to manage an amount of time that is based on concurrent uplink transmissions on both the first and second RATs are performed. In another embodiment, the UE establishes a first period of time where a BSR transmitted by the UE on the first RAT is adjusted based on scheduling of concurrent uplink multi-RAT transmissions, and a second period of time where no BSR is transmitted by the UE on the first RAT based where concurrent uplink transmissions on both the first and second RATs are not permitted to be scheduled.

Abstract: A system and method of identifying potential areas for mineral extraction is disclosed. The proposed systems and methods describe an autonomous mineral discovery platform that leverages robotics, X-Ray Florescence (XRF) technology, image analytics, smart devices, and IoT enabled devices to perform comprehensive field surveying and exploratory sampling. For example, by implementation of remote navigation and control, as well as field data capture and real-time data transmission capabilities, this platform can be configured to automatically identify rock types and their surface features and perform elemental composition analysis of surface while on-site and remote from the operator site.

Abstract: A wireless communication system may support two types of networks, such as a 4th-Generation (4G) network and a 5th-Generation (5G) network. The 4G network is accessed through Long-Term Evolution (LTE) base stations. The 5G network is accessed through New Radio (NR) base stations. An LTE base station can be configured to broadcast information regarding whether it supports Non-Standalone Architecture (NSA) Dual Connectivity in conjunction with an associated NR base station. When a communication device receives an indication that NSA Dual Connectivity is available, the communication device selects a decision value based on the frequency bands that would be used during an NSA session anchored by the LTE base station. The communication device then uses the decision value in combination with the current 4G signal strength to determine whether 5G communications are currently available and whether to display a 5G symbol on the status bar of the communication device.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, devices, and the like for presenting a recommendation. In one embodiment, a system is introduced that includes a plurality of models for obtaining a recommendation score. The recommendation score may be obtained using one or more recommendation models and a recommendation made based on the recommendation score determined. In another embodiment, the system is introduced that can re-train the recommendation model based on a feedback received in response to a recommendation made using on the recommendation score obtained.

Abstract: As described herein, a system, method, and computer program are provided for a digital transformation framework. In use, a controller accesses a plurality of business models representing requirements for a digital transformation project. Responsive to a user request for a particular content, the controller selects one or more business models of the plurality of business models. Further, the controller renders information associated with the selected one or more business models for viewing by the user, based on a select digital style guide of a plurality of digital style guides determined to correspond to a platform used by the user.

Abstract: A storage system and method for multiprotocol handling are provided. In one embodiment, a computing device is provided comprising a plurality of communication channels configured to communicate with a storage system, wherein a first communication channel has a faster data transfer speed than a second communication channel. The computing device also comprises a processor configured to determine a priority level of a command; send the command with an indication of its priority level to the storage system; in response to the command being a high-priority command, use the first communication channel for transferring data for the command; and in response to the command being a low-priority command, use the second communication channel for transferring data for the command. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium are provided for a smart coupon code. The smart coupon code is generated by receiving input that includes: a coupon discount for a purchasable item, a date range during which the coupon discount is valid, and one or more customer segments for which the coupon discount is valid, and further generated the smart coupon code, based on the input, to include an indication of: the coupon discount for the purchasable item, the date range during which the coupon discount is valid, and the one or more customer segments for which the coupon discount is valid. The smart coupon code can additionally validated against a requested purchase transaction based on the information indicated therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers useful for detection of types, grades and stages of human breast cancer. The present invention particularly relates to the development of these identified biomarkers as a miRNA chip for the early and accurate diagnosis of human breast cancer. This patent application highlights the novelty in the utility of these miRNAs, that they could be used as a diagnostic kit (miRNA chip) for early and accurate detection of breast cancer grades, stages and subtypes. Few to hundreds of samples can be checked within a span of 2 to 3 hrs and hence this becomes an easy, fast, robust and high throughput technology for screening program for early detection of breast cancer.