Abstract: A computing device includes memory configured for storing executable instructions, a processor configured for executing the instructions, a foldable display layer configured for displaying information in response to the execution of the instructions, and a bend limit layer coupled to the foldable display layer and arranged substantially parallel to a display surface of the foldable display layer. The bend limit layer is configured to increase its stiffness non-linearly when a radius of a bend of the bend limit layer is less than a threshold radius of curvature of the foldable display layer, the threshold radius of curvature being greater than 1 mm and less than 20 mm.

Abstract: A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining at a first directory server of a first regional call processing system whether a new name authority pointer associated with a telephone number is within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system, transmitting the new name authority pointer to a first name server of the first regional call processing system for provisioning the name authority pointer to the first name server responsive to determining that the telephone number is located within the first geographic region, and transmitting the new name authority pointer to a second directory server for provisioning the new name authority pointer to a second name server of a second regional call processing system responsive to determining that the telephone number is not located within the first geographic region. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for failure detection for central electronics complex (CEC) group management are described herein. An aspect includes issuing a first logical partition (LPAR) probe to a hardware management console (HMC) of a central electronics complex (CEC) group, wherein the CEC group comprises a plurality of LPARs. Another aspect includes receiving a first response packet from the HMC corresponding to the first LPAR probe, wherein the first response packet comprises health data corresponding to a first LPAR of the plurality of LPARs. Another aspect includes storing the health data corresponding to the first LPAR in a first health data entry corresponding to the first LPAR. Another aspect includes, for a second LPAR of the plurality of LPARs that was not included in the first response packet, updating a second health data entry corresponding to the second LPAR to indicate that the second LPAR is healthy.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for configurable processor thermal management. An apparatus may comprise, for example, a processor arranged to operate in a plurality of thermal modes comprising a thermal limit down mode, a normal thermal limit mode and a thermal limit up mode, and thermal management logic operative to select a thermal mode based on one or more properties of the apparatus. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A stator for an electric motor is described. An example stator includes a stator core having teeth that are radially arranged about a common central axis of the stator and located in a spaced apart manner from one another. Each tooth has an inward portion and an outward portion. The example stator further includes an electrically transmissive coil of wire that is wound contiguously upon the inward portions of at least a subset of teeth from the plurality of teeth. The stator also includes wedge members that are radially arranged about the common central axis and located intermittently with the plurality of teeth such that each wedge member abuts with the outward portions of adjacently located teeth.

Abstract: In some examples, a first wireless device sends, to a second wireless device, a control indication that controls transmission of group-addressed data between the first wireless device and the second wireless device over a wireless local area network (WLAN).

Abstract: A composition contains ethylenically unsaturated quaternary ammonium cations with ethylenically unsaturated carboxylate anion counterions and less than one mole-percent chloride relative to quaternary ammonium cations. Polymerization of the composition yields a mixed-charge polymer.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to a multi-drone automotive system that includes a first drone configured to carry one or more detachable drones. The first drone, which may be referred to as a carrier drone, may be mounted upon an automobile and operated in a tethered mode of flight. The detachable drones may be launched from the carrier drone to carry out untethered flight. The carrier drone and/or the detachable drones may be used for various applications. In one example application, the carrier drone may use a first camera that is mounted upon the carrier drone, to capture a first set of images during the tethered mode of flight. A detachable drone may be launched from the carrier drone in an untethered mode of flight in order to capture a second set of images by using a second camera mounted upon the detachable drone.

Abstract: A liquid crystal nanoparticle (LCNP)-based system allows for the encapsulation and targeted delivery of Zinc (II) phthalocyanine (ZnPC) to the plasma membrane bilayer of living cells for photodynamic therapy (PDT). The formulation comprises LCNPs that are loaded in their hydrophobic core with perylene (PY) and ZnPC. In embodiments, the LCNP surface is functionalized with Poly(ethylene glycol)-cholesterol conjugates (PEG-Chol) and/or another material enabling targeting the particle to the cellular membrane. This can improve cell killing via reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation as it allows for the localized ROS-mediated peroxidation of lipids in the membrane bilayer.

Abstract: A method performed by a computing system for directing a voice command to a function associated with a visual target includes receiving a set of time-variable sensor-based data streams, including an audio data stream and a targeting data stream. The targeting data stream is stored in a buffer as buffered targeting data. Presence of a spoken utterance is identified within the audio data stream and is associated with a temporal identifier corresponding in time to the set of sensor-based data streams. A voice command corresponding to the spoken utterance is identified. A visual targeting vector within the buffered targeting data and a visual target of that visual targeting vector is identified at a time corresponding to the temporal identifier. The voice command is directed to a function associated with the visual target to generate an output.

Abstract: A recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) having an AAV capsid and packaged therein a heterologous nucleic acid which expresses two functional antibody constructs in a cell is described. Also described are antibodies comprising a heavy chain and a light chain from a heterologous antibody. In one embodiment, the antibodies are co-expressed from a vector containing: a first expression cassette which encodes at least a first open reading frame (ORF) for a first immunoglobulin under the control of regulatory control sequences which direct expression thereof; and a second expression cassette which comprises a second ORF, a linker, and a third ORF under the control of regulatory control sequences which direct expression thereof, wherein the second and third ORF for a second and third immunoglobulin construct. The vector co-expressing these two antibody constructs is in one embodiment an AAV, in which the 5? and 3? ITRs flank the expression cassettes and regulatory sequences.

Abstract: A fitness-equipment storage bench for use in aiding or supplementing a physical activity in a physical-activity environment whilst enabling storage of fitness equipment, the fitness-equipment storage bench comprising a cuboidal or substantially cuboidal body having first and second ends, two opposing sides between the first and second ends, a top and a bottom; at least one recess formed in one of the said sides; at least one cantilevered bar support in the recess for supporting a dumbbell such that a grip axis of the dumbbell is received entirely within the recess; at least one rotatable element at or adjacent to the first end or the second end to facilitate reorientation of the bench; a pivotable user back support on the top of the cuboidal body; and a stay associated with the back support to hold the back support in at least one raised condition.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods relate to allowing trading of over the counter (“OTC”) foreign exchange (“FX”) contracts on a centralized matching and clearing mechanism, such as that of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (“CME”'s) futures exchange system (the “Exchange”). The disclosed systems and methods allow for anonymous transactions, centralized clearing, efficient settlement and the provision of risk management/credit screening mechanisms to lower risk, reduce transaction costs and improve the liquidity in the FX market place. In particular, the disclosed embodiments increase speed of execution facilitating growing demand for algorithmic trading, increased price transparency, lower cost of trading, customer to customer trading, and automated asset allocations, recurring trades as well as clearing and settlement efficiencies.

Abstract: In some implementations, a transaction card may receive transaction data from a transaction terminal based on initiation of a transaction with the transaction terminal; generate a tokenized primary account number, for use with the transaction, based on the transaction data and an actual primary account number of the transaction card; and transmit the tokenized primary account number to the transaction terminal for processing the transaction.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an operating environment measurement of an industrial asset may be received from at least one sensor. A high-fidelity physics-based model may represent operational performance of the industrial asset and the performance's dependency on the operating environment measurement. A surrogate model creation engine may automatically create a surrogate model of the industrial asset based on the operating environment measurement and results from the high-fidelity physics-based model. An optimization platform may receive the surrogate model and use the surrogate model along with an optimization algorithm to generate a set of optimized fluid flow control system parameters for the industrial asset. In this way, a fluid flow control system may be designed to improve the performance of the industrial asset.

Abstract: A graphics processing device comprises a set of compute units to execute multiple threads of a workload, a cache coupled with the set of compute units, and a prefetcher to prefetch instructions associated with the workload. The prefetcher is configured to use a thread dispatch command that is used to dispatch threads to execute a kernel to prefetch instructions, parameters, and/or constants that will be used during execution of the kernel. Prefetch operations for the kernel can then occur concurrently with thread dispatch operations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: Various methods and structures for fabricating BEOL metallization layer including at least one bulk cobalt contact, the at least one bulk cobalt contact including a replacement non-cobalt metal cap integral to the at least one bulk cobalt contact. The method includes performing selective deposition, by a chemical exchange reaction of metal between a non-cobalt metal and Cobalt in the at least one bulk cobalt contact, of the replacement non-cobalt metal cap integrally formed in a top surface region of the bulk cobalt contact.

Abstract: Floor coverings, such as modular panels or tiles, for installation on interior surfaces include an upper wear layer and a backing layer, where the backing layer includes a filler that includes concentrated carbon. The floor coverings can sequester carbon such that the resulting product has a negative carbon footprint when subjected to a Life Cycle Assessment.

Abstract: A method of a control system controls an inductance motor in a device that may include an impeller using a pressure compensation control system. The control system may be implemented in a respiratory pressure therapy device. The control system may include a sensor configured to provide a pressure signal indicative of the pressure of a flow of fluid produced by the device. A measured pressure may be compared to a set pressure to determine a pressure error. A slip frequency may be adjusted as a function of the pressure error in an attempt to eliminate or minimise the pressure error.