Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for allocating memory. An example method includes: allocating, for an application logic, a region of external primary memory included in a memory appliance; selecting, by a client device in response to a first request to reclaim a first portion of local primary memory in the client device, a portion of external primary memory from the region of external primary memory; copying data from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory; and converting a portion of a first virtual address space at the client device by remapping at least one virtual address in the first virtual address space at the client device from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved cranio-maxillo-facial distraction are provided. The disclosed subject matter can include a distraction device adapted for subcutaneous implantation in a patient, and a handheld device operationally coupled to the distraction device. The distraction device can include a distraction element, adapted to attach to opposing bony fragments of a bone and perform distraction osteogenesis on the bone, and a rotatable magnetic element, coupled to the distraction element such that rotation of the magnetic element controls the distraction element. The handheld device can include a magnetic element, operationally coupled to and magnetically aligned with the magnetic element of the distraction device, such that rotation of the magnetic element of the handheld device causes corresponding rotation of the magnetic element of the distraction device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for allocating memory. An example method includes: allocating, for an application logic, a region of external primary memory included in a memory appliance; selecting, by a client device in response to a first request to reclaim a first portion of local primary memory in the client device, a portion of external primary memory from the region of external primary memory; copying data from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory; and converting a portion of a first virtual address space at the client device by remapping at least one virtual address in the first virtual address space at the client device from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory.

Abstract: A fall restriction assembly for climbing wooden poles contains an outer strap adapted to wrap around the pole and an inner strap or lanyard that connects to both the outer strap and the user's body belt/harness. A narrow nose D-ring that restrains the connected component from relative motion and a cam assembly that engages robustly with the pole being climbed and has a handle for better ergonomics by the climber is also included.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for allocating memory. An example method includes: allocating, for an application logic, a region of external primary memory included in a memory appliance; selecting, by a client device in response to a first request to reclaim a first portion of local primary memory in the client device, a portion of external primary memory from the region of external primary memory; copying data from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory; and converting a portion of a first virtual address space at the client device by remapping at least one virtual address in the first virtual address space at the client device from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory.

Abstract: Dynamically provisionable and allocatable memory external to a requesting apparatus may be provided. A method includes: receiving a memory allocation request for allocating primary memory from a component of the client device; in response to the memory allocation request, selecting a subset of a region of memory in a memory device to be a portion of primary memory allocated for the client device, wherein the region of memory in the memory device is allocated for the client device before the memory allocation request is received; mapping at least the portion of primary memory to an address space; and accessing, by a hardware-accessible interface of the client device, data in the portion of primary memory via a client-side memory access, wherein a communication interface of the memory device is configured to access the subset of the region of memory in the memory device as part of the client-side memory access.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for allocating memory. An example method includes: allocating, for an application logic, a region of external primary memory included in a memory appliance; selecting, by a client device in response to a first request to reclaim a first portion of local primary memory in the client device, a portion of external primary memory from the region of external primary memory; copying data from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory; and converting a portion of a first virtual address space at the client device by remapping at least one virtual address in the first virtual address space at the client device from the first portion of local primary memory to the portion of external primary memory.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved cranio-maxillo-facial distraction are provided. The disclosed subject matter can include a distraction device adapted for subcutaneous implantation in a patient, and a handheld device operationally coupled to the distraction device. The distraction device can include a distraction element, adapted to attach to opposing bony fragments of a bone and perform distraction osteogenesis on the bone, and a rotatable magnetic element, coupled to the distraction element such that rotation of the magnetic element controls the distraction element. The handheld device can include a magnetic element, operationally coupled to and magnetically aligned with the magnetic element of the distraction device, such that rotation of the magnetic element of the handheld device causes corresponding rotation of the magnetic element of the distraction device.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to automated tool tracking for service technicians. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a tool tracking system can collect tool data from a vehicle system of a vehicle. The tool data can be associated with a tool that is to be utilized by a service technician to provide, at least in part, a service at a customer location. The tool tracking system can store the tool data in a data store. The tool tracking system can map the tool data to the vehicle and can determine when the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle. This can be indicative of the tool having been left, for example, at the customer location. The tool tracking system can create an alert to inform the service technician and/or another entity that the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to automated tool tracking for service technicians. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a tool tracking system can collect tool data from a vehicle system of a vehicle. The tool data can be associated with a tool that is to be utilized by a service technician to provide, at least in part, a service at a customer location. The tool tracking system can store the tool data in a data store. The tool tracking system can map the tool data to the vehicle and can determine when the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle. This can be indicative of the tool having been left, for example, at the customer location. The tool tracking system can create an alert to inform the service technician and/or another entity that the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to automated tool tracking for service technicians. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a tool tracking system can collect tool data from a vehicle system of a vehicle. The tool data can be associated with a tool that is to be utilized by a service technician to provide, at least in part, a service at a customer location. The tool tracking system can store the tool data in a data store. The tool tracking system can map the tool data to the vehicle and can determine when the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle. This can be indicative of the tool having been left, for example, at the customer location. The tool tracking system can create an alert to inform the service technician and/or another entity that the tool is no longer mapped to the vehicle.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides systems and methods to enhance fascia closure using surgical mesh products. An apparatus for performing distraction osteogenesis, the apparatus can include a first device that is fully implanted under the skin of a patient. The first device can include a distraction element configured to perform distraction osteogenesis on a bone to which the distraction element is attached and a first magnetic element connected to the distraction element. The apparatus can include a second device that is placed outside the skin of the patient. The second device can include a second magnetic element configured to transfer magnetic torque to the first magnetic element, resulting in the distraction element to perform distraction osteogenesis. The second device can include a processing circuitry configured to control operation of the second magnetic element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for hosting a game are disclosed in which a user is granted a first base comprising a three-dimensional section with a base target. Game credit is earned through successful completion of campaigns in which the user, posed as an avatar, fights against a plurality of defendants of a second base in a three dimensional action format in which the avatar and the plurality of defendants use weapons against each other. The user is provided with a description of base upgrades, including three-dimensional pre-fabricated sections that can be dynamically added to the first base, and associated costs for the upgrades. Upon selection a base upgrade, the associated cost of the selected upgrade is deducted from the game credit accrued by the user. The first base is augmented with the selected base upgrade thereby augmenting a defense of the first base.

Abstract: Vehicle structures for dissipating and distributing energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a rim includes an inner flange and an outer flange that extend around a periphery of the rim, a rim wall that extends around the periphery of the rim and that extends between the inner flange and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, a drop-well portion that is positioned between the rim wall and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, where the rim wall comprises an increased thickness region that is positioned proximate to the drop-well portion, and where a maximum thickness of the increased thickness region is greater than a maximum thickness of the rim wall positioned outside of the increased thickness region, and at least one spoke extending radially inward from the drop-well portion.

Abstract: The colorectal delivery device provides a device for rectal delivery of therapeutic compositions to the colon of a patient. The composition may be a foam application in some embodiments. The device allows medical personnel to add therapeutic drugs to the pressurized canister immediately prior to administration to the patient.

Abstract: Vehicle structures for dissipating and distributing energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a rim includes an inner flange and an outer flange that extend around a periphery of the rim, a rim wall that extends around the periphery of the rim and that extends between the inner flange and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, a drop-well portion that is positioned between the rim wall and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, where the rim wall comprises an increased thickness region that is positioned proximate to the drop-well portion, and where a maximum thickness of the increased thickness region is greater than a maximum thickness of the rim wall positioned outside of the increased thickness region, and at least one spoke extending radially inward from the drop-well portion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for hosting a game are disclosed in which a user is granted a first base comprising a three-dimensional section with a base target. Game credit is earned through successful completion of campaigns in which the user, posed as an avatar, fights against a plurality of defendants of a second base in a three dimensional action format in which the avatar and the plurality of defendants use weapons against each other. The user is provided with a description of base upgrades, including three-dimensional pre-fabricated sections that can be dynamically added to the first base, and associated costs for the upgrades. Upon selection a base upgrade, the associated cost of the selected upgrade is deducted from the game credit accrued by the user. The first base is augmented with the selected base upgrade thereby augmenting a defense of the first base.

Abstract: The colorectal delivery device provides a device for rectal delivery of therapeutic compositions to the colon of a patient. The composition may be a foam application in some embodiments. The device allows medical personnel to add therapeutic drugs to the pressurized canister immediately prior to administration to the patient.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions and methods for F-T synthesis which exhibit high CO conversion with minor levels (preferably less than 35% and more preferably less than 5%) or no measurable carbon dioxide generation. F-T active catalysts are prepared by reduction of certain oxygen deficient mixed metal oxides.

Abstract: A system and method that secures select data in a mobile computing device and retrieves the select data at a remote server. An application is installed on the mobile computing device which sends a periodic signal to the remote server and receives an acknowledgement signal from the remote server indicating if the mobile device is stolen. If the mobile computing device is separated from its rightful owner, the owner may request the remote server to secure and retrieve select data from the mobile computing device. Upon receipt of the mobile device signal, the remote server sends a retrieval request to the mobile computing device. After receiving the retrieval request, the mobile computing device secures the select data, sends the secured data to the remote server, and then deletes the select data from the mobile computing device.