Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for signal development caching in a memory device are described. In one example, a memory device in accordance with the described techniques may include a memory array, a sense amplifier array, and a signal development cache configured to store signals (e.g., cache signals, signal states) associated with logic states (e.g., memory states) that may be stored at the memory array (e.g., according to various read or write operations). In various examples, accessing the memory device may include accessing information from the signal development cache, or the memory array, or both, based on various mappings or operations of the memory device.

Abstract: A grout composition includes a grout binder comprising calcium sulfate, the grout binder constituting from about 25.0 weight percent to about 99.0 weight percent of the grout composition, and at least one thermal conductivity additive comprising graphite. A grout formed from the grout composition has a thermal conductivity greater than about 1.0 W/m·K. Related grout slurries formed from the grout composition, grouts, and methods of grouting a wellbore are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and a method for testing a wireless tag that has an antenna for wireless communication and employs a low energy wireless communication protocol. The system includes a near field antenna; and a fixture for positioning the wireless tag to be tested so that the at least one antenna for wireless communication of the at least one wireless tag to be tested is within a near field of the near field antenna of the system; wherein when the wireless tag is positioned by the fixture, it is within an at least a partly open chamber. The method comprises supplying, via the near field antenna of the system, a test signal for receipt by the antenna of the wireless tag; and comparing a received signal strength of a response from the wireless tag in response to the test signal to an expected benchmark.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for providing application assurance by validating expected packet flows for an application against a model of a network that is to transport the expected packet flows. For example, a method includes obtaining, by an application assurance system, a flow definition that describes a packet flow for an application; determining, by the application assurance system by querying a network model of a network system that transports packet flows for applications, using the flow definition, a set of network nodes and links of the network system that are expected to transport or process the packet flow for the application; obtaining, by the application assurance system, an indication that a network node or link, from the set of network nodes and links, is in an operational state that could affect performance of the application; and in response to obtaining the indication, by the application assurance system, outputting an alert.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for displaying and managing user interfaces including information related to physiological measurements. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying lab types based on whether a lab type had been previously designated are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying a user interface that includes health topics, where information included in the user interface corresponds to a selected health topic, are described.

Abstract: A method includes receiving first data indicative of network usage of multiple users of a wireless network and receiving second data indicative of one or more locations of a set of wireless cells. The first data includes information representing sequences of wireless cells that are connected to by user devices of the multiple users. The method also includes identifying, using one or more machine learning models, a portion of the one or more locations that are likely to be incorrect based on the first data and the second data. The method also includes generating estimates of a revised location for each wireless cell corresponding to the identified portion of the one or more locations that are likely to be incorrect, wherein the estimates are generated by one or more additional machine learning models. The method also includes updating the second data to include the generated estimates.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the production of modules or precursors of modules, in particular of fuel or battery cells containing layer material. The method includes conveying individual anode layers to a first transfer location for transfer to a first layer turner; conveying individual cathode layers to a second transfer location for transfer to a second layer turner; turning picked-up anode or cathode layers by a respective angle of rotation to a respective first or second delivery location; reciprocating the anode or cathode layers by a respective angle of rotation to a respective first or second delivery location; and transferring the anode or cathode layers to respective first or second layer turners at the respective first and second delivery locations.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for delivering tumor treating fields to a subject's body, the electrode assembly apparatus including a layer of conductive anisotropic material, an electrode element and a cover. The electrode assembly is provided in different shapes, such as an asymmetric oval, including ovaloid, ovoid and ovate shapes or stretched asymmetric oval, ovaloid, ovoid, or ovate shapes, as well as a pear shape and a rounded arrowhead shape. These shapes can be provided in different sizes to allow the electrode assembly to be attached or secured to a subject or patient's body, especially when the site may be nonplanar, or otherwise contoured, resulting in a more comfortable experience, or even a more favorable clinical outcome.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer-implemented method for gathering data from a remote unreliable data source. A method comprises: sensing the remote server for operation; dividing, if the remote server is operational, the requested data range into a current data range and a deferred data range; recursively or iteratively interrogating the current data range to identify toxic records and save valid records; updating the current data range to the deferred data range from the dividing step; and repeating the steps until no deferred data ranges are available to request. Optionally, a sync module is programmed and operable to accept data range identifiers from a user to configure the data request. Related systems are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first electrical oscillator, a second electrical oscillator, at least one ferroelectric capacitor coupled between the first electrical oscillator and the second electrical oscillator, a ferroelectric capacitor of the at least one ferroelectric capacitor comprising a first terminal, a second terminal, and a ferroelectric material between the first terminal and the second terminal; and a detector coupled to the first electrical oscillator and second electrical oscillator, the detector to produce an output based on a state of the first electrical oscillator and the second electrical oscillator.

Abstract: Alternating electric fields (e.g., Tumor Treating Fields or TTFields) can be applied to a subject's body using an apparatus (e.g., a transducer array) that includes at least one metal pad disposed on a substrate and a plurality of temperature sensors (e.g., thermistors). The temperature sensors are disposed on the substrate at positions that are outside a first convex hull that encloses the at least one metal pad (e.g., at the edges of the apparatus). A layer of graphite is disposed in front of the metal pads and the temperature sensors and is in thermal contact with both the metal pads and the temperature sensors. Positioning the thermistors outside the first convex hull (e.g., at the edges of the apparatus) can help prevent overheating in situations where the edges of the apparatus tend to be the hottest portions of the apparatus.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of generating MDSCs ex vivo. The methods include culturing blood cells with lactoferrin.

Abstract: A method includes receiving first data indicative of network usage of multiple users of a wireless network and receiving second data indicative of one or more locations of a set of wireless cells. The first data includes information representing sequences of wireless cells that are connected to by user devices of the multiple users. The method also includes identifying, using one or more machine learning models, a portion of the one or more locations that are likely to be incorrect based on the first data and the second data. The method also includes generating estimates of a revised location for each wireless cell corresponding to the identified portion of the one or more locations that are likely to be incorrect, wherein the estimates are generated by one or more additional machine learning models. The method also includes updating the second data to include the generated estimates.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a casing, a pipe assembly, and first, second and third battery modules disposed within the casing. The pipe assembly includes an input pipe, an output pipe set, a communication pipe set, and first, second, and third pipe sets. The first pipe set is disposed at a first side portion of the casing to be coupled to the input pipe and coupled to the first battery modules. The second and third pipe sets are disposed at a second side portion of the casing to be coupled to the second and third battery modules, respectively. The output pipe set is coupled to the second battery module and the third battery module. The communication pipe set is disposed at a back portion of the casing, coupled to the first battery module, and coupled in parallel to the second battery module and the third battery module.

Abstract: A method of burnt area detection includes obtaining first infrared (IR) image data based on first IR images of the earth surface; determining, as a hotspot area, an area on the earth surface with high thermal emission in the first IR images; obtaining second IR image data based on second IR images of an area of the earth surface that at least partially overlaps with the hotspot area, taken after the one or more first IR images; obtaining third IR image data based on third IR images of an area of the earth surface that at least partially overlaps with the hotspot area, taken before the one or more first IR images; and determining a measure of a burnt area relating to the hotspot area based on the second IR image data and the third IR image data. The application further relates to corresponding apparatus, programs, and computer-readable storage media.

Abstract: Magnetoelectric spin-orbit (MESO) devices, integrated circuit devices and systems with MESO devices, and methods of forming the same, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes: a first layer that includes a magnetoelectric material; one or more second layers over the first layer, where the second layer(s) include one or more ferromagnetic materials; a third layer over the second layer(s), where the third layer includes an antiferromagnetic material; and a fourth layer over the third layer, where the fourth layer includes at least one of a metal, a topological insulator, or a two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor material.

Abstract: Described herein are automated cooking apparatuses for storing and cooking food items as well as methods of operating such apparatuses. In some examples, an automated cooking apparatus comprises a storage unit, a delivery unit, and a cooking unit. The storage unit may be equipped with a refrigeration unit and a container delivery opening. The delivery unit is aligned with this opening and configured to load a set amount of the food items into each food compartment of the cooking unit. The cooking unit moves its food compartments through a cooking tank (e.g., filled with a cooking liquid and heated using a set of heating elements) and into a cooked food receiver. The storage unit or, more specifically, its uncooked food container unit is positioned proximate (e.g., within 200 millimeters) to the cooking tank thereby reducing the time for transporting the food items relative to the cooking time.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable storage media for implementing a scalable, secure, efficient, and adaptable distributed digital ledger transaction network. Indeed, the disclosed systems can reduce storage and processing requirements, improve security of implementing computing devices and underlying digital assets, accommodate a wide variety of different digital programs (or “smart contracts”), and scale to accommodate billions of users and associated digital transactions. For example, the disclosed systems can utilize a host of features that improve storage, account/address management, digital transaction execution, consensus, and synchronization processes. The disclosed systems can also utilize a new programming language that improves efficiency and security of the distributed digital ledger transaction network.

Abstract: A multi-reflection time-of-flight (MR-ToF) mass analyser comprises two opposing ion mirrors spaced apart in a first direction, each mirror elongated generally along a drift direction between a first end and a second end, the drift direction being orthogonal to the first direction. An ion injector injects ions into a space between the ion mirrors, and the ions are detected after a plurality of reflections between the ion mirrors. A first deflector and/or a lens is between the ion mirrors, proximate the first end of the ion mirrors, a second deflector and/or lens is arranged between the ion mirrors proximate the second end of the ion mirrors or between the first and second ends of the ion mirrors. One or more trapping deflector(s) and/or lens(es) are between the ion mirrors, proximate the second end of the ion mirrors or between the first and second ends of the ion mirrors.

Abstract: A high-speed laser speckle contrast imaging system is for characterizing pressure wave or pulse wave propagation or vascular conducted response in at least one vessel of a biological target. The apparatus includes: a laser source generating a laser radiation; a high-speed camera configured for capturing at least 1000 frames per second (fps), preferably at least 5000 fps, more preferably 6000 fps of the target; an optical sub-system configured for 1) guiding the laser radiation from the laser source to the target 2) and for collecting and guiding a back-scattered light from the target to the camera; and a processing unit configured for receiving and processing raw image data from the camera for calculating at least one feature related to the pressure wave propagation or vascular conducted response.