Abstract: A computing system is configured to (i) detect a window open sentinel indicating one or more reconciliation rules for a window within an unbounded stream of events, (ii) detect a shard open sentinel indicating one or more reconciliation rules for the shard, (iii) receive a set of events produced within the shard, (iv) detect a shard close sentinel indicating producer-generated reconciliation attribute(s) for the shard, (v) execute the reconciliation rules for the shard to thereby generate consumer-generated reconciliation attribute(s) for the shard, (vi) reconcile the consumer-generated reconciliation attributes for the shard against the producer-generated reconciliation attributes for the shard, (vii) detect a window close sentinel indicating producer-generated reconciliation attribute(s) for the window, (viii) execute the reconciliation rules for the window to thereby generate consumer-generated reconciliation attribute(s) for the window, and (ix) reconcile the consumer-generated reconciliation attribute(s)

Abstract: A computing system is configured to (i) inject, into an unbounded stream of events produced by the computing system, a window open sentinel that indicates one or more reconciliation rules for the window, (ii) inject, into the unbounded stream of events, a shard open sentinel that indicates one or more reconciliation rules for a shard, wherein the shard is within the window, (iii) transmit a set of events produced within the shard, (iv) execute the reconciliation rules for the shard to thereby generate one or more reconciliation attributes for the shard, (v) inject, into the unbounded stream of events, a shard close sentinel that indicates the reconciliation attributes for the shard, (vi) execute the reconciliation rules for the window to thereby generate one or more reconciliation attributes for the window, and (vii) inject, into the unbounded stream of events, a window close sentinel that indicates the reconciliation attributes for the window.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing a modular and portable data center, and, in particular embodiments, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing a modular and portable data center that fits within a carry-on suitcase. In various embodiments, an apparatus for providing a modular and portable data center might comprise an external case. The external case might have dimensions that comply with commercial carry-on suitcase minimum dimensions. These dimensions might be 9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches. The external case might have at least two datacenter grade servers contained within the external case, a fan subassembly contained within the external case to cool the at least two datacenter grade servers contained within the external case, and a power subassembly contained within the external case and configured to provide power to the at least two datacenter grade servers and the fan subassembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanoparticle aggregates comprising osteopontin (OPN) and one or more particles containing calcium and/or strontium and to their use for reducing or preventing biofilm growth or for removing biofilm. The invention furthermore relates to the use of the nanoparticle aggregates for treating, alleviating or preventing biofilm-related diseases.

Abstract: In an example of a method for controlling the formation of dopants in an electrically actuated device, a predetermined concentration of a dopant initiator is selected. The predetermined amount of the dopant is localized, via diffusion, at an interface between an electrode and an active region adjacent to the electrode. The dopant initiator reacts with a portion of the active region to form the dopants.

Abstract: An optical resonator configured to be tuned using piezoelectric actuation, includes a core, the core being configured to transmit light; a piezoelectric layer; a first electrode and a second electrode. The piezoelectric layer is interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. A voltage difference across the first and second electrodes alters a geometric dimension of the piezoelectric layer such that physical force is applied to the core and a resonant optical frequency of the resonator is changed. A method of utilizing mechanical stress to tune an optical resonator includes applying physical force to the resonator by subjecting a piezoelectric material to an electric field, the physical force changing a resonant frequency of the resonator.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein include various instrumentation components designed to install a dental implant. They are provided in order to secure a base platform and to accurately prepare a central opening which receives an implant screw that secures the base platform to the patient's jawbone.

Abstract: In an example of a method for controlling the formation of dopants in an electrically actuated device, a predetermined concentration of a dopant initiator is selected. The predetermined amount of the dopant is localized, via diffusion, at an interface between an electrode and an active region adjacent to the electrode. The dopant initiator reacts with a portion of the active region to form the dopants.

Abstract: A ridge waveguide with decreased optical losses from surface scattering includes a ridge waveguide with etched surfaces and an optical layer deposited on the ridge waveguide that substantially covers the etched surfaces. A method of reducing optical energy losses from scattering at etched surfaces of a ridge waveguide includes depositing a layer of optical material over the etched surfaces, the layer of optical material filling surface irregularities in the etched surfaces.

Abstract: An electrically actuated device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an active region disposed between the first and second electrodes. The device further includes at least one of dopant initiators or dopants localized at an interface between i) the first electrode and the active region, or ii) the second electrode and the active region, or iii) the active region and each of the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A memristive device includes a first and a second electrode; a silicon memristive matrix interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a mobile dopant species within the silicon memristive matrix which moves in response to a programming electrical field and remains substantially in place after the removal of the programming electrical field. A method for using a crossbar architecture containing a silicon memristive matrix includes: applying a programming electrical field by applying a voltage bias across a first conductor and a second conductor; a silicon memristive matrix containing mobile dopants being interposed between the first conductor and the second conductor, the programming voltage repositioning the mobile dopants within the silicon memristive matrix; and reading a state of the silicon memristive matrix by applying a reading energy across the silicon memristive matrix, the reading energy producing a measurable indication of the state of the silicon memristive matrix.

Abstract: A balance board including a standing platform connected to a pivot ball. The standing platform provides an area for a subject to stand and can be moved by a set of deflector actuators. The deflector actuators can move the platform in both the lateral and vertical directions. A braking assembly is connected to the ball and the braking assembly increases or decreases rotation resistance to the ball. When resistance is increased to the ball, resistance to rotation for the platform is increased.

Abstract: A memory device (100) includes a semiconductor wire including a source region (132), a drain region (134), and a channel region (130) between the source region (132) and the drain region (134). A gate structure that overlies the channel region includes a memristive portion (120) and a conductive portion (110) overlying the memristive portion (120).

Abstract: A switching device includes at least one bottom electrode and at least one top electrode. The top electrode crosses the bottom electrode at a non-zero angle, thereby forming a junction. A metal oxide layer is established on at least one of the bottom electrode or the top electrode. A molecular layer including a monolayer of organic molecules and a source of water molecules is established in the junction. Upon introduction of a forward bias, the molecular layer facilitates a redox reaction between the electrodes, thereby reducing a tunneling gap between the electrodes.

Abstract: An electrically actuated device includes a first electrode and a second electrode crossing the first electrode at a non-zero angle, thereby forming a junction therebetween. A material is established on the first electrode and at the junction. At least a portion of the material is a matrix region. A current conduction channel extends substantially vertically between the first and second electrodes, and is defined in at least a portion of the material positioned at the junction. The current conduction channel has a controlled profile of dopants therein.

Abstract: A multilayer memristive device includes a first electrode; a second electrode; a first memristive region and a second memristive region which created by directional ion implantation of dopant ions and are interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and mobile dopants which move within the first memristive region and the second memristive region in response to an applied electrical field.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to electronic devices, which combine reconfigurable diode rectifying states with nonvolatile memristive switching. In one aspect, an electronic device (210,230,240) comprises an active region (212) sandwiched between a first electrode (104) and a second electrode (106). The active region includes two or more semiconductor layers and at least one dopant that is capable of being selectively positioned within the active region to control the flow of charge carriers through the device.

Abstract: An optical interconnect has a plurality of optical sources, a first lens configured to collimate optical beams from the plurality of optical sources, a second lens configured to refocus the optical beams, and a plurality of optical receivers configured to receive the refocused optical beams from the second lens.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a photodiode module including a structure configured to selectively couple light to a dielectric-surface mode of a photonic crystal of the photodiode module. In one embodiment of the present invention, a photodiode module includes a semiconductor structure having a p-region and an n-region. The photodiode module further includes a photonic crystal having a surface positioned adjacent to the semiconductor structure. A diffraction grating of the photodiode module may be positioned and configured to selectively couple light incident on the diffraction grating to a dielectric-surface mode associated with the surface of the photonic crystal. In another embodiment of the present invention, a photodiode apparatus includes multiple, stacked photodiode modules, each of which is configured to selectively absorb light at a selected wavelength or range of wavelengths.