Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for intelligent tuning of overclocking frequency are disclosed. An example apparatus includes trial control circuitry to execute an optimization model to select first values for overclocking parameters of a processor, the first values associated with a first trial, and perform benchmark testing of the processor when the processor is operating based on the first values; trial evaluation circuitry to calculate a first score for the first trial based on the benchmark testing; and model updating circuitry to perform a comparison of the first score to a second score, the second score associated with a second trial for second values for the overclocking parameters, the second values different than the first values; and select one of the first values or the second values to overclock the processor based on the comparison.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for intelligent tuning of overclocking frequency are disclosed. An example apparatus includes trial control circuitry to execute an optimization model to select first values for overclocking parameters of a processor, the first values associated with a first trial, and perform benchmark testing of the processor when the processor is operating based on the first values; trial evaluation circuitry to calculate a first score for the first trial based on the benchmark testing; and model updating circuitry to perform a comparison of the first score to a second score, the second score associated with a second trial for second values for the overclocking parameters, the second values different than the first values; and select one of the first values or the second values to overclock the processor based on the comparison.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device includes a processor, a water block, a thermoelectric cooler, and a thermal space transformer. The thermoelectric cooler is disposed in series between the processor and the water block, and the thermoelectric cooler includes a heated surface and a cooled surface. The heated surface is thermally coupled to the water block, and the cooled surface is thermally coupled to the processor via the thermal space transformer. The thermal space transformer transfers thermal energy between the processor and the cooled surface of the thermoelectric cooler. The thermal space transformer includes a smaller surface and a larger surface. The smaller surface is thermally coupled to the processor and the larger surface is thermally coupled to the cooled surface of the thermoelectric cooler.

Abstract: Systems and methods for promotions of selected products in a retail grocery setting include providing electronic coupons for immediate use. Customers are provided an RFID tag that can communicate with RFID devices placed on the grocery shelves adjacent or near the selected products. Touching or approaching the shelf devices with a tag transfers the coupon information to the tag, and an RFID reader at the point of sale retrieves the coupon information and applies the discounts at checkout.

Abstract: A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the bed's lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

Abstract: A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the bed's lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a wide range of hydroxytyrosol esters. According to the invention, the compounds are synthesised by reacting synthetic hydroxytyrosol or natural hydroxytyrosol compounds, oleuropein or oleuropein aglycones (which are found in olive oil, vegetable water, olive marc or olive leaves) with an acylating agent which is a compound containing at least one acylic group R, wherein R is H, an alkyl radical with between 1 and 31 linear, branched or cyclic carbon atoms, an alkenyl radical with up to 31 linear, branched or cyclic carbon atoms or an aryl group. The invention also relates to the esters prepared with the inventive method, which can be used as an additive in food and cosmetic products as well as in pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the bed's lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

Abstract: A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the bed's lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for electrochemically producing a carbonaceous material with its surface modified by organic groups, in particular functionalized organic groups. The process comprises providing a solution, in a protic or aprotic solvent, comprising a salt of a carboxylate of an organic residue capable of undergoing a Kolbe reaction. The solution is then put in contact with a carbonaceous material, wherein the carbonaceous material is positively polarized with respect to a cathode that is also in contact with the solution. The solution may optionally contain an electrolyte. The invention also concerns carbonaceous materials modified at the surface with arylmethyl groups and the use of these modified materials, for example, in the production of composite materials.