Abstract: Techniques are described herein for performing thread-local garbage collection. The techniques include automatic profiling and separation of private and shared objects, allowing for efficient reclamation of memory local to threads. In some embodiments, threads are assigned speculatively-private heaps within memory. Unless there is a prior indication that an allocation site yields shared objects, then a garbage collection system may assume and operate as if such allocations are private until proven otherwise. Object allocations in a private heap may violate the speculative state of the heap when reachable outside of the thread. When violations to the speculative state are detected, an indication may be generated to notify the garbage collection system, which may prevent thread-local memory reclamation operations until the speculative state is restored.

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a steering wheel having a steering wheel rim, a steering wheel hub, and a rim extension segment. The steering column assembly also includes a motor operatively coupled to the rim extension segment. The steering column assembly further includes a jacket assembly operatively coupled to the steering wheel, wherein the jacket assembly defines a central passage extending in a longitudinal direction of the steering column assembly, wherein the central passage does not include a steering shaft therein.

Abstract: A propulsion assembly includes a first torque source coupled with a first shaft and a second torque source coupled with a second shaft. A coupler selectively couples the first and second torque sources. When the first and second torque sources are coupled via the coupler, in response to a command to decouple the first torque source, an unloading operation is performed to decrease the torque output provided by the first torque source to a threshold, and when reached, the first shaft is decoupled from the coupler. When the first torque source is coupled with the coupler but the second torque source is not, in response to a command to couple the second torque source, a speed matching operation is performed to increase the speed of the second shaft to match a speed of the first shaft, and when the speeds are matched, the second shaft is coupled to the coupler.

Abstract: A mobile processing system is disclosed for the removal of radioactive contaminants from nuclear process wastewater. The system is fully scalable, modular, and portable allowing the system to be fully customizable according to site-specific remediation requirements. It is designed to be both transported and operated from standard sized intermodal containers or custom designed enclosures for increased mobility between sites and on-site, further increasing the speed and ease with which the system may be deployed. Additionally, the system is completely modular wherein the various modules perform different forms or stages of wastewater remediation and may be connected in parallel and/or in series. Depending on the needs of the site, one or more different processes may be used. In some embodiments, one or more of the same modules may be used in the same operation.

Abstract: The present application relates to salts, co-crystals, and polymorphs of (S)-2-(6-(3-((1-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)-4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-3-yl)-4-methoxynicotinonitrile (Formula I), and compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure features macrocyclic compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions and protein complexes thereof, capable of inhibiting Ras proteins, and their uses in the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: A method for controlling temperature maxima and minima from the heel to toe in geothermal well lateral sections. The method includes disposing at least a pair of wells proximately where thermal contact is possible. Working fluid is circulated in one well of the pair in one direction and the working fluid of the second well is circulated in as direction opposite. to the first. In this manner temperature equilibration is attainable to mitigate maxima and minima to result in a substantially more uniform temperature of the working fluids in respective wells and the rock formation area there between. Specific operating protocol is disclosed having regard to the temperature control for maximizing thermal energy recovery.

Abstract: Method for investigating subcutaneous administration of a therapeutic compound product comprising providing a live in vitro mammalian skin sample comprising a dermal layer and epidermal layer, administering a therapeutic compound product to the interface between the dermal layer and the epidermal layer and analysing the skin sample.

Abstract: Analogs and conjugates of ?-Aminoisobutyric Acid (BAIB).

Abstract: A wearable electronic device can include interface features to provide guidance for optimal placement of the wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device and/or another electronic device can be operated to guide a user to position the wearable electronic device in a manner that will achieve proper alignment of components with respect to the user and maximize user comfort. For example, the wearable electronic device and/or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or alignment with the face (e.g., eyes). The guidance can include instructions or other interface features to encourage adjustment of the wearable electronic device. While the head wearable electronic device can provide such guidance to the user wearing it, the feedback can also be provided to another person and/or via another device.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described that enable user interactions using a combination of gaze input and touch input. During display of interactive elements on a display of an electronic device, an estimated gaze location of a gaze input is determined. A target interactive element is identified based on the estimated gaze location. Touch input is detected that traverses a first distance in a first direction. A preview of information related to the target interactive element is displayed, where an amount of the information displayed in the preview is based on the first distance traversed by the touch input.

Abstract: Aspects described herein may relate to a transaction exchange platform using a streaming data platform (SDP) and microservices to process transactions according to review and approval workflows. The transaction exchange platform may receive transactions from origination sources, which may be added to the SDP as transaction objects. As the transactions are processed, the transactions may require access to a resource (e.g., a key value in a database). A microservice processing the transaction may request, from a locking microservice, a lock for the resource. The locking microservice may query a local cache to determine whether a lock exists for the resource. If the local cache determines that no lock exists for resource, the locking mechanism may employ a consensus protocol to obtain a lock for the resource from a plurality of clusters. If consensus is reached, a lock for the resource may be granted to the requesting microservice.

Abstract: A system and method for managing network communication in an asymmetric network environment. The system includes a gateway. The gateway receives a plurality of packets for transmission over first communication network. The plurality of packets are received via primary network path. The gateway dynamically evaluates the plurality of packets. The gateway classifies the plurality of packets into a latency sensitive packet and a latency agnostic packet. The gateway determines network capacity of the primary network path and a secondary network path. The gateway splits the latency sensitive packet and the latency agnostic packet between the primary network path and the secondary network path. The gateway selects the primary network path for transmitting the latency sensitive packet. The gateway selects the secondary network path for transmitting the latency agnostic packet over downstream transmission.

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for transferring an interactive feature from a first device to a second device. Two users may be consuming a media asset. Upon receipt of a command to active an interactive feature, a determination is made whether a user who did not activate the interactive feature is interested in the media asset. Upon that determination, a timer is activated that tracks an amount of time for which the interactive feature is active and a determination is made whether a threshold time period has been met. Once the threshold time period is met, a device associated with the user that activated the interactive feature is identified and the users are prompted to transfer the interactive feature to the device.

Abstract: A basketball game includes a controller, first and second sensors, an audio device, a mounting bracket, a backboard mounted to the mounting bracket, and a basketball rim. The first sensor is configured to detect a basketball traveling though the basketball rim and to responsively generate a first signal. The second sensor is configured to detect movement of the basketball rim from a first position to a second position and responsively generating a second signal. The controller is configured to: initiating a game, detecting receipt of the first signal, detecting receipt of the second signal, playing a first audio signal through the audio device if the first signal was detected and the second signal was not detected within a predetermined time period, and, playing a second audio signal through the audio device if the first signal was detected and the second signal was detected within a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A substrate is described having a treated contact surface comprising a carbon or silicon compound comprising from 1 to 30 atomic percent oxygen, from 0.1 to 30 atomic percent nitrogen, or both, each as measured by XPS. A method is also provided for treating a surface of a substrate. The method includes treating the surface with plasma comprising one or more non-polymerizing compounds. The treated contact surface has a biomolecule recovery percentage greater than the biomolecule recovery percentage of the surface prior to treatment according to the method.

Abstract: A first waveguide has a core region and a first side region extending laterally outward from a first side of the core region in a first direction perpendicular to a lengthwise centerline of the core region. A vertical thickness of the first side region is smaller than a vertical thickness of the core region. A second waveguide is positioned within an evanescent optical coupling distance of the core region of the first waveguide on a second side of the core region of the first waveguide opposite from the first side of the core region of the first waveguide. A diode is formed within the first side region of the first waveguide. The diode includes an n-doped region and a p-doped region that are physically separated from the core region of the first waveguide. An electrically conductive structure directly electrically connects with both the n-doped region and the p-doped region.

Abstract: Methods and systems for analysis of image data generated from various reference points. Particularly, the methods and systems provided are useful for real time analysis of image and sequence data generated during DNA sequencing methodologies.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of forming a conductive structure. A metal-containing conductive material is formed over a supporting substrate. A surface of the metal-containing conductive material is exposed to at least one radical form of hydrogen and to at least one oxidant. The exposure alters at least a portion of the metal-containing conductive material to thereby form at least a portion of the conductive structure. Some embodiments include a conductive structure which has a metal-containing conductive material with a first region adjacent to a second region. The first region has a greater concentration of one or both of fluorine and boron relative to the second region.

Abstract: A package structure includes a package substrate, a system on a chip (SoC), at least one input/output circuit, multiple optoelectronic assemblies and an organic interposer. The SoC is disposed on the package substrate and includes a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU) and a memory. The input/output circuit is disposed on the package substrate. The optoelectronic assemblies are separately disposed on the package substrate and surround the SoC and the input/output circuit. The organic interposer is disposed on the package substrate. The SoC, the input/output circuit and the optoelectronic assemblies are electrically connected to the package substrate through the organic interposers.