Abstract: Metadata may be stored in, and retrieved from, a scalable, fault-tolerant metadata service. In one example, metadata is divided into partitions, and each partition is served by one or more nodes. For each partition, a first one of the nodes may handle read and write requests, and the other nodes may handle read requests in the event that the first node is down or is experiencing high load. When a request is made with respect to metadata, a metadata server may identify a node, in the partition to which the metadata is assigned, to which the request is to be made. The entity that is making the request then contacts that node, and requests the read or write on the metadata. In a partition, metadata may be replicated between the first node and the other nodes using a log-based replication protocol.

Abstract: An adjustable lighting system for fluorescent lamp includes a lighting unit, a sensing apparatus and a control apparatus. The lighting unit can emit a light. The sensing apparatus can sense if a target exists and generate a sensing signal accordingly. The sensing apparatus further generates and outputs a modulating signal based on the sensing signal. The control apparatus can receive the modulating signal from the sensing apparatus, adjust a supporting current of a power source and supply the pulse width and phase level of the current to the lighting unit, to control the intensity of the light emitted by the lighting unit.

Abstract: A current collection apparatus and its method of processing for a solid oxide fuel cell, which mainly includes using screen printing process to print conductive adhesive onto the surface of the electrode of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), forming a current collection layer with drying process, using an appropriate amount of conductive adhesive to paste a conductive wire onto the current collection layer, forming an adhesion layer through drying, fixing the conductive wire on the electrode surface with an appropriate amount of ceramic adhesive, and forming a fixing layer after baking. A good connection is hence made between metal conductive wire and electrode through current collection layer, not only the interface impedance between electrode and current collection layer can be reduced effectively, but also the output power density of the SOFC unit cell can be enhanced, and stable as well as long term power output can be provided.

Abstract: One or more devices in a visual voicemail system voicemail notification messages indicating voicemails are available for a user of the visual voicemail system and distribute the voicemail notification messages to a network device. The one or more devices receive an indication of a backlog processing requests for the visual voicemail system and stop, based on the indication, distributing the voicemail notification messages to the network device. After the stopping, the one or more devices receive another indication that the backlog processing requests for the visual voicemail system no longer exists and resume, based on the other indication, distributing the voicemail notification messages to the network device.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing recovery from joint surgery, comprising administering to the joint during surgery a composition comprising stem or progenitor cells in an amount effective to enhance recovery, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating inflammation within a synovial joint, comprising administering to the joint a composition comprising primed stem or progenitor cells in an amount effective to enhance recovery, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote control and adjustment apparatus disposed in an energy saving lighting apparatus and a control system of the same. The remote control and adjustment apparatus of the invention includes a RF wireless transceiver, a processing module and a power module. The wireless transceiver can receive a first signal from a remote controller. The processing module can receive the first signal from the wireless transceiver, and generate a second signal or generate and send a third signal according to the first signal. Particularly, the second signal includes at least a control parameter, and the processing module can control the energy saving lighting apparatus operating based on the control parameter. Additionally, the power module can provide electric power for the operation of the remote control and adjustment apparatus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of accelerating healing in a joint comprising administering a platelet composition to the joint.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for activating platelets in a platelet solution, the method may include passing the platelet solution through an activator at least once to activate at least one of the platelets in the platelet solution to produce an activated platelet solution. The activator may further include a flow disruption element. The method may further induce administering the activated platelet solution to the repair site of a patient. The present invention may also be a system for treating a medical condition at a repair site within a patient in need thereof, which may include a platelet solution container for housing a platelet solution; an activator to activate at least one platelet; and an introducer to direct the at least one activated platelet to the repair site.

Abstract: A process and apparatus of “Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)-CO2 Energy Conversion Cycle (referred to as SOFC-CO2-ECC)” are invented to adopt CO2 as energy sources from waste/stock gas or convert and fix it in the useful compounds. CO2 is converted into CO and O2 via simultaneously catalytic and electrochemical reactions in SOFC for power generation and CO2 cracking. Furthermore, CO is used either as the fuel in SOFC for power generation or starting materials in the chemical reactors to produce CO-derivatives of energy source materials and useful chemical compounds. Hence, SOFC-CO2-ECC is an active or scientific carbon cycle with zero emission of CO2. Thus, the efficacy of environmental protection via solving the problem of CO2 greenhouse effect is achieved, so as to grasp of the “Right of Carbon Emission Trading” issues.

Abstract: An adjustable lighting system for fluorescent lamp, which includes a lighting unit, a sensing apparatus and a control apparatus, is provided. The lighting unit can emit a light. The sensing apparatus can sense if a target exists and generate a sensing signal accordingly. The sensing apparatus further generates and outputs a modulating signal based on the sensing signal. The control apparatus can receive the modulating signal from the sensing apparatus, adjust a supporting current of a power source and support the pulse width and phase level of the supporting current to the lighting unit, to control the strength of the light emitted by the lighting unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote control and adjustment apparatus disposed in an energy saving lighting apparatus and a control system of the same. The remote control and adjustment apparatus of the invention includes a RF wireless transceiver, a processing module and a power module. The wireless transceiver can receive a first signal from a remote controller. The processing module can receive the first signal from the wireless transceiver, and generate a second signal or generate and send a third signal according to the first signal. Particularly, the second signal includes at least a control parameter, and the processing module can control the energy saving lighting apparatus operating based on the control parameter. Additionally, the power module can provide electric power for the operation of the remote control and adjustment apparatus.

Abstract: Metadata may be stored in, and retrieved from, a scalable, fault-tolerant metadata service. In one example, metadata is divided into partitions, and each partition is served by one or more nodes. For each partition, a first one of the nodes may handle read and write requests, and the other nodes may handle read requests in the event that the first node is down or is experiencing high load. When a request is made with respect to metadata, a metadata server may identify a node, in the partition to which the metadata is assigned, to which the request is to be made. The entity that is making the request then contacts that node, and requests the read or write on the metadata. In a partition, metadata may be replicated between the first node and the other nodes using a log-based replication protocol.

Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit for extracting power from a battery and an electronic apparatus comprising the circuit. The circuit of the invention includes a first connecting unit, a second connecting unit and a processor. The first connecting unit is used for connecting a dry battery, and the second connecting unit is used for connecting a rechargeable battery. Additionally, the processor is connected to the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit respectively, for controlling the dry battery to charge the rechargeable battery, and for controlling the rechargeable battery to supply power to a load.

Abstract: A method of producing a cartilage implant which may include coating a substrate with a thermo-sensitive polymer, seeding the polymer with a cell suspension comprising cells that may differentiate into chrondocyte-like cells, wherein the seeding may be conducted at a first temperature, culturing the cell suspension at an increased temperature, whereby cells in the suspension may adhere to the polymer and differentiate into chrondrocyte-like cells, which may form a cartilagenous implant, and decreasing the temperature of the polymer which may allow detachment of the implant from the polymer. The present invention may also include an implant based on this method. The invention may further include a cartilage implant for use in a patient in need thereof, which may include a random three-dimensional configuration of differentiated cells, which may have a natural adhesion surface on at least a portion of the outer surface of the three-dimensional configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing recovery from joint surgery, comprising administering to the joint during surgery a composition comprising stem or progenitor cells in an amount effective to enhance recovery, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A golf-club head has a first half of shaped crown integrally including skirt and a hosel connection having a hosel attachment opening. A second half is a bottom plate having an integral striking face with built-in angle of loft so that the two halves are welded together providing solder leakage concentrating on the lower part of the head. A hosel is welded to the crown at the hosel connection.

Abstract: Nanoparticle compositions of noble metals, and methods of making them, are described. The nanoparticle compositions are made by reacting a salt or complex of a noble metal, such as Au, Ag, Cu or Pt, with a weak ligand, and a reducing agent, in a single liquid phase. The noble metal is typically provided as a halide or carboxylate. The ligand is preferably a fatty acid or aliphatic amine. The reducing agent is preferably a borohydride reagent, hydrazine, or a mixture thereof. Nanocrystals in the size range of 1 nm to 20 nm are produced, and can be made in substantially monodisperse form.

Abstract: A golf-club head has a super plastically shaped crown integrally including sidewalls and a hosel connection having a hosel attachment opening. A bottom plate is welded to the crown and allows solder leakage concentrating on the lower part of the head. A super plastically shaped striking face is welded to the crown. A hosel is welded to the crown at the hosel connection.

Abstract: A golf-club head has a shaped crown integrally including skirt and a hosel connection having a hosel attachment opening. A bottom plate is welded to the crown and allows solder leakage concentrating on the lower part of the head. A striking face is welded to the crown. A hosel is welded to the crown at the hosel connection.