Abstract: Method(s), apparatus, system(s) and platform(s) are provided for operating a personal data management component (PDMC) and provisioning/operating a personal database server (PDS) for a user in a personal database management (PDM) platform. The PDM platform comprising the PDMC communicatively coupled to a plurality of PDSs provisioned for one or more of a plurality of users. Each PDS configured for storing and exchanging personal data controlled by said corresponding user. The PDM platform communicates over a communication network with a plurality of applications. Each application is configured for providing an application service requiring access to personal data of one or more of the plurality of user(s).

Abstract: A system and method for supporting multiple graphics processing units (GPUs) includes a first communication path coupled to a root complex device and a first connection point of a first GPU. A second communication path is coupled to the root complex device and a first set of switches. The first set of switches is configured to route communications between the root complex device to either a second connection point of the first GPU via a second set of switches or to a first connection point of a second GPU. The second set of switches is coupled to a second connection point of the first GPU. The second set of switches is configured to route communications to and from the second connection point of the first GPU and to either the root complex device via the first set of switches or to a second connection point of the second GPU.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fast high resolution 3D scanning of objects possibly with holes in them includes providing an imaging device, at least one laser pattern projector, sensors adapted to sense a position on an object of a laser pattern projected by the laser pattern projector, sensors adapted to sense the exact identity of the laser patterns that did not fall on the object being scanned, and multiple independent imaging systems coupled with light interference eliminators designed for simultaneously scanning depth and texture data on a 3D object. A computer processor is provided which is adapted to receive from the imaging device a scanned image of an object and adapted to receive from the sensors data regarding the position on the object of the laser pattern projected by the laser pattern projector. The computer processor integrates and registers data from one or more independent imaging systems and sensors to create a high resolution 3D image with accurate depth and texture details.

Abstract: Modified silk processed according to an embodiment of the present invention is an all-natural stretchable silk textile processed without synthetics. The modified silk includes commercially-advantageous physical properties such as stretchability and it is machine washable, wrinkle resistant, stain resistant, and water proof/repellant, which render the silk very versatile and wearable. The process comprises collecting silk, boiling the silk in a water and vinegar solution, whereupon the silk becomes stretchable or elastic. The silk may then be soaked in water and vinegar to add a wrinkle resistant effect. The silk is then fabricated into a silk textile for example in a cross weave configuration, adding an elastic quality without synthetics. The finished product may then be soaked in lemon grass and water to make it stain resistant.