Abstract: Neuromodulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. Various embodiments of the present technology relate to devices, systems, and methods for delivering electrical energy to a hypoglossal nerve of a patient. According to some embodiments, the present technology includes an implantable neuromodulation device comprising an electronics package, a branched lead body, and an extension portion between the electronics package and lead body. The lead body can comprise a first arm with first conductive elements and a second arm with second conductive elements. The lead body can be configured to be positioned between a patient's genioglossus and geniohyoid muscles such that the first arm and first conductive elements are positioned proximate one of the patient's hypoglossal nerves and the second arm and second conductive elements are positioned proximate a contralateral one of the patient's hypoglossal nerves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for embedding a load based on gel high hydrostatic pressure liquefaction. Using the phenomenon that the physical gel is liquefied under high pressure, the vacuum-packaged high-methoxyl pectin gel is treated under a pressure of 400-600 MPa for 5-30 min, mixed with the load, and then subjected to a pressure of 400-600 MPa for homogenization treatment for 5 to 30 min. After pressure relief, the liquefied gel is poured into a mold for reshaping, followed by removal of free water and coating treatment. This method combines the advantages of high hydrostatic pressure technology in modification and sterilization. It has mild embedding conditions and wide sources of raw materials to prepare the carrier, which has excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability. It can be widely used for embedding microorganisms, enzymes, proteins and small molecular substances. The loaded gel prepared by the method has high microbial safety, can effectively maintain the activity of the load.

Abstract: Communication endpoints associated with a virtual machine for migration can be discovered. Properties associated with the communication endpoints can be discovered. The communication endpoints can be matched to establish a communication channel between the endpoints. The communication endpoints, the properties and the at least one communication channel can be used in recreating the communication channel for a migrated version of the virtual machine.

Abstract: Helical push wire electrodes are provided. The electrodes may create a continuous helical lesion. One or more electrodes may wind around a support section and create a set of helixes having fixed ends and hitches. Pushing or pulling an end of the electrode transforms the electrodes between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration such that the set of helixes expand or contract axially. Different portions of the electrodes may be surrounded by sleeves. The sleeves may regulate how the wires transform and provide insulation. Various insulation configurations of the electrodes may provide creations of discrete lesions, efficient energy delivery and reduced power consumption.

Abstract: Communication endpoints associated with a virtual machine for migration can be discovered. Properties associated with the communication endpoints can be discovered. The communication endpoints can be matched to establish a communication channel between the endpoints. The communication endpoints, the properties and the at least one communication channel can be used in recreating the communication channel for a migrated version of the virtual machine.

Abstract: Helical push wire electrodes are provided. The electrodes may create a continuous helical lesion. One or more electrodes may wind around a support section and create a set of helixes having fixed ends and hitches. Pushing or pulling an end of the electrode transforms the electrodes between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration such that the set of helixes expand or contract axially. Different portions of the electrodes may be surrounded by sleeves. The sleeves may regulate how the wires transform and provide insulation. Various insulation configurations of the electrodes may provide creations of discrete lesions, efficient energy delivery and reduced power consumption.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sharing an I/O device across multiple virtual machines. According to one embodiment, a computing system configures shared ownership of the I/O device between a first partition and one or more of the plurality of virtual machines. The computing system transfers partial ownership of the I/O device from the first partition to the one or more virtual machines and generates device configuration information for the I/O device. The virtual machines can use the generated device configuration information to access and configure the I/O device. Once the I/O device is configured for shared ownership, the computing system boots the one or more virtual machines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for embedding a load based on gel high hydrostatic pressure liquefaction. Using the phenomenon that the physical gel is liquefied under high pressure, the vacuum-packaged high-methoxyl pectin gel is treated under a pressure of 400-600 MPa for 5-30 min, mixed with the load, and then subjected to a pressure of 400-600 MPa for homogenization treatment for 5 to 30 min After pressure relief, the liquefied gel is poured into a mold for reshaping, followed by removal of free water and coating treatment. This method combines the advantages of high hydrostatic pressure technology in modification and sterilization. It has mild embedding conditions and wide sources of raw materials to prepare the carrier, which has excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability. It can be widely used for embedding microorganisms, enzymes, proteins and small molecular substances. The loaded gel prepared by the method has high microbial safety, can effectively maintain the activity of the load.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products to perform an operation comprising executing a device driver in a private logical partition on a compute host, wherein the device driver is configured to execute in an environment different than an environment of a hypervisor of the compute host, establishing a communication channel between the private logical partition and an adjunct partition executing on the compute host, and configuring, responsive to a command sent by the adjunct partition to the device driver via the communication channel, a physical function of a single root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) device of the host system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable and executable instructions for managing a voicemail system are described herein. One method for managing a voicemail system includes receiving a call log from a voicemail box subscribed to a voicemail management system, identifying metadata associated with the call log from the voicemail box, identifying one or more criteria within the metadata based on a request for a report, and generating a report using the one or more criteria within the metadata associated with the call log from the voicemail box to manage the voicemail system.

Abstract: Helical push wire electrodes are provided. The electrodes may create a continuous helical lesion. One or more electrodes may wind around a support section and create a set of helixes having fixed ends and hitches. Pushing or pulling an end of the electrode transforms the electrodes between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration such that the set of helixes expand or contract axially. Different portions of the electrodes may be surrounded by sleeves. The sleeves may regulate how the wires transform and provide insulation. Various insulation configurations of the electrodes may provide creations of discrete lesions, efficient energy delivery and reduced power consumption.

Abstract: Helical push wire electrodes are provided. The electrodes may create a continuous helical lesion. One or more electrodes may wind around a support section and create a set of helixes having fixed ends and hitches. Pushing or pulling an end of the electrode transforms the electrodes between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration such that the set of helixes expand or contract axially. Different portions of the electrodes may be surrounded by sleeves. The sleeves may regulate how the wires transform and provide insulation. Various insulation configurations of the electrodes may provide creations of discrete lesions, efficient energy delivery and reduced power consumption.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products to perform an operation comprising executing a device driver in a private logical partition on a compute host, wherein the device driver is configured to execute in an environment different than an environment of a hypervisor of the compute host, establishing a communication channel between the private logical partition and an adjunct partition executing on the compute host, and configuring, responsive to a command sent by the adjunct partition to the device driver via the communication channel, a physical function of a single root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) device of the host system.

Abstract: A battery charging apparatus for charging an electric vehicle is described. The battery charging apparatus includes a charging body, a robot arm, and a feeding coupler. The charging body defines a receiving portion. The robot arm is movably coupled to a sidewall of the receiving portion and received in receiving portion. The feeding coupler is coupled to the robot arm and used to supply electric power to the electric vehicle. The robot arm is capable of extending from the receiving portion for coupling the feeding coupler to an electric vehicle. A battery charging method for charging an electric vehicle having a receiving coupler is also described.

Abstract: The battery charging apparatus includes a charging pile, a driving member electrically coupled to the charging pile and powered by the charging pile, and a parking barrier positioned adjacent to the charging pile. The parking barrier includes a fixing base, a barrier mechanism, an elastic member, a connecting member. The barrier mechanism is rotatably coupled with the fixing base. The elastic member is positioned between the fixing base and the barrier mechanism. One end of the connecting member is coupled with the barrier mechanism, and another end of the connecting member is configured for coupling with the driving member powered. The barrier mechanism is driven to fall down when the driving member pulls the connecting member. The disclosure also supplies a parking barrier for the battery charging apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sharing an I/O device across multiple virtual machines. According to one embodiment, a computing system establishes a communication channel between a first partition and a second partition. The first partition generally owns an I/O device and the second partition hosts a device driver for the I/O device. The computing system configures shared ownership of the I/O device between the first partition and one or more virtual machines and transfers partial ownership of the I/O device to the second partition. Device configuration information is generated for the I/O device, which is used by the one or more virtual machines and the second partition to access and configure the I/O device. Subsequently, the computing system boots the one or more virtual machines.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sharing an I/O device across multiple virtual machines. According to one embodiment, a computing system configures shared ownership of the I/O device between a first partition and one or more of the plurality of virtual machines. The computing system transfers partial ownership of the I/O device from the first partition to the one or more virtual machines and generates device configuration information for the I/O device. The virtual machines can use the generated device configuration information to access and configure the I/O device. Once the I/O device is configured for shared ownership, the computing system boots the one or more virtual machines.

Abstract: A control system for vehicle hiring includes a control device and a wireless smart key. The control device includes a first microprogram control unit. The wireless smart key includes a second microprogram control unit, a positive electrode and a negative electrode both electronically coupled to the second microprogram control unit. When the first microprogram control unit receives a first sensing signal or a second sensing signal, the first microprogram control unit is electronically coupled to the positive electrode and the negative electrode.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, a camera, a coupling wire, and a wire rewinding assembly. The circuit board is received in the housing. The camera is movably mounted on the housing. The coupling wire is electrically coupled to the circuit board and the camera. The wire rewinding assembly includes a driving member mounted on the housing and a wire spool rotated by the driving member. A first end of the coupling wire is electrically coupled to the camera. A second end of the coupling wire is wound on the wire spool and electrically coupled to the circuit board. When the driving member rotates the wire spool, the coupling wire can be unwound or be rewound on the wire spool.

Abstract: A battery charging system for an electric vehicle includes a movement control module configured to control a robot arm of a charging apparatus to move; a charging control module configured to control a feeding coupler of the battery charging apparatus to output electric current; a camera module configured to obtain an image of a location of a receiving coupler of the electric vehicle; and a comparing module configured to compare the image with a predefined image stored in a memory unit, the predefined image being of an open state of a receiving coupler of a same model as the electric vehicle. The movement control module controls the feeding coupler couple with the receiving coupler, when the image matches with the predefined image. The present disclosure also supplies a battery charging apparatus and a battery charging method.