Abstract: A device comprising an input for obtaining consumption data relating to the consumption of a utility provided by a utility provider, an output for outputting modified consumption data and a processor arranged to generate the modified consumption data based on obtained consumption data so that the modified consumption data starts to converge with the obtained consumption data if a deviation of the obtained consumption data from the modified consumption data exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a remote camera is described. The apparatus includes a housing and a processor positioned within the housing. A transceiver coupled to the processor communicates with a remote server. The remote server is coupled to the remote camera. A motion tracking component is mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the processor. The motion tracking component generates a motion signal. The remote server controls a parameter of the remote camera in response to the motion signal. A display is coupled to the processor for displaying the output signal from the remote camera. The output signal is associated with the parameter of the remote camera.

Abstract: In an example, a system and method for centering in a high-performance interconnect (HPI) are disclosed. When an interconnect is powered up from a dormant state, it may be necessary to “center” the clock signal to ensure that data are read at the correct time. A multi-phase method may be used, in which a first phase comprises a reference voltage sweep to identify an optimal reference voltage. A second phase comprises a phase sweep to identify an optimal phase. A third sweep comprises a two-dimensional “eye” phase, in which a plurality of values within a two-dimensional eye derived from the first two sweeps are tested. In each case, the optimal value is the value that results in the fewest bit error across multiple lanes. In one example, the second and third phases are performed in software, and may include testing a “victim” lane, with adjacent “aggressor” lanes having a complementary bit pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds or its pharmaceutical acceptable polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of compounds of formula I, formula II, formula III, formula IV and formula V and the methods for the treatment of xerostomia may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, lozenge, spray, intravenous, oral solution, buccal mucosal layer tablet, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of oral mucosal inflammatory, dry mouth or oral dry mouth mediated infectious diseases.

Abstract: Methods, systems, articles of manufacture and apparatus to identify an application (app) are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a data labeler to associate first router data with application identification data, a metrics manager to generate metric values associated with a segment of the first router data and generate histograms of the metric values, a classification engine to generate a signature model based on the histograms, and an application identifier to identify the application based on second router data by applying the second router data to the signature model.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses comprising replaceable memory. An example apparatus may include a controller and a memory package coupled to the controller and including a plurality of memory dies. At least one of the memory package and the controller may be a replaceable unit that is removable from the apparatus and replaceable with a different replaceable unit while maintaining operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: Power consumption for a computing device may be managed by one or more keywords. For example, if an audio input obtained by the computing device includes a keyword, a network interface module and/or an application processing module of the computing device may be activated. The audio input may then be transmitted via the network interface module to a remote computing device, such as a speech recognition server. Alternately, the computing device may be provided with a speech recognition engine configured to process the audio input for on-device speech recognition.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral dosage forms and methods that are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in mammals, especially humans.

Abstract: A storage device is pre-loaded with an access block including a list of device addresses with which the device is either permitted or not permitted to communicate over a shared bus prior to a bootloader being initiated on the device. A communication circuit is coupled to the storage device, and the circuit is adapted to: (a) obtain a first command to be transmitted over the shared bus to a first device address; (b) determine whether the first device address is in the list of device addresses in the access block; and (c) allow or prevent transmission of the first command over the shared bus based on whether the firt device address is in the list of device addresses. The list of device addresses is bypassed or ignored after the bootloader procedure is completed.

Abstract: First data is received on a plurality of data lanes of a physical link and a stream signal corresponding to the first data is received on a stream lane identifying a type of the first data. A first instance of an error detection code of a particular type is identified in the first data. Second data is received on at least a portion of the plurality of data lanes and a stream signal corresponding to the second data is received on the stream lane identifying a type of the second data. A second instance of the error detection code of the particular type is identified in the second data. The stream lane is another one of the lanes of the physical link and, in some instance, the type of the second data is different from the type of the first data.

Abstract: Devices and methods for forming a device are disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having first and second surfaces. At least one through silicon via (TSV) opening is formed in the substrate. The TSV opening extends through the first and second surfaces of the substrate. An alignment trench corresponding to an alignment mark is formed in the substrate. The alignment trench extends from the first surface of the substrate to a depth shallower than a depth of the TSV opening. A dielectric liner layer is provided over the substrate. The dielectric liner layer at least lines sidewalls of the TSV opening. A conductive layer is provided over the substrate. The conductive layer fills at least the TSV opening to form TSV contact. A redistribution layer (RDL) is formed over the substrate. The RDL layer is patterned using a reticle to form at least one opening which corresponds to a TSV contact pad. The reticle is aligned using the alignment mark in the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and systems for extracting impression marks from a substrate (e.g., paper, foil, textile, etc.). In an example embodiment, an image of a substrate can be captured. Then, physical impressions on the substrate can be detected in the image. The physical impressions are scanned and highlighted a digital image configured, which is indicative of the actual physical impressions. The scanning and highlighting of the physical impressions can involve enhancing the image to digitally and electronically reproduce the physical impressions. This approach can be implemented in the context of a mobile scanning application that scans the physical impression(s) and highlights it, and saves the resulting image as an electronic document.

Abstract: An electric switching device filled with a dielectric insulating medium includes first and second arcing contact, first exhaust volume downstream of first arcing contact and second exhaust volume downstream of second arcing contact. The exhaust volumes includes several first openings in their walls, through which the insulating medium exits into third volume. The third volume is arranged around the first or second exhaust volume and is radially delimited by the wall of the exhaust volumes and by an exterior wall having second openings through which the insulating medium exits the third volume. One baffle device is provided inside third volume such that vortex flow of the insulating medium is generated when it passes the baffle device on its way towards the second openings. Turbulent flow conditions are chosen such that gravitational force allows to trap or contributes to trap particles in the baffle device.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are related to providing an improved quality of experience (QoE) for users consuming video content. An improved QoE may be provided to a user by allocating an appropriate bandwidth at which content is provided to the user. The appropriate bandwidth may be determined by an application function of the communications network used to provide the content to the user. The application function analyzes messages received from the content provider to determine characteristics of the content, determines the appropriate bandwidth accordingly, and generates a policy control rule to be enforced by the communications network when transmitting the content. Alternatively, a mobile device used to engage in the content determines the appropriate bandwidth at which video is to be transmitted thereto. The determined bandwidth is provided to the application function, which generates a policy control rule to be enforced by the communications network based on the determined bandwidth.

Abstract: Physical layer logic is provided that is to receive data on one or more data lanes of a physical link, receive a valid signal on another of the lanes of the physical link identifying that valid data is to follow assertion of the valid signal on the one or more data lanes, and receive a stream signal on another of the lanes of the physical link identifying a type of the data on the one or more data lanes.

Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatuses, and systems determine whether a skip optimization process can be used to store a file in a storage space. When it is determined that the skip optimization can be performed, a file stored in the storage space can be referenced in a file metadata data structure using direct addressing of file blocks storing the file instead of through indirect addressing (e.g., pointer addresses stored in pointer blocks).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to enabling augmented reality applications using eye gaze tracking are disclosed. An exemplary method according to the disclosure includes displaying an image to a user of a scene viewable by the user, receiving information indicative of an eye gaze of the user, determining an area of interest within the image based on the eye gaze information, determining an image segment based on the area of interest, initiating an object recognition process on the image segment, and displaying results of the object recognition process.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells and a battery module 4 housing configured to at least partially enclose the plurality of battery cells. The battery module housing includes at least one wall defining an outer periphery and an opposing inner periphery. A fluid interchange system includes one or more channels formed in and extending at least partially through the at least one wall, at least one inlet portion defined in and extending at least partially through the at least one wall, and at least one outlet portion defined in and extending at least partially through the at least one wall. A coolant is introduced to the fluid interchange system through the at least one inlet portion, circulated through the one or more channels and exits the fluid interchange system through the at least one outlet portion to cool the plurality of battery cells in the battery module housing.

Abstract: An esophageal deflection device includes an elongate outer tube that has a natural curved deflection at a position that corresponds to a targeted esophagus region for deflection. The outer diameter of the outer tube is substantially matched to an inner diameter of the esophagus to closely contact the esophagus wall, or is at least half of the inner diameter, or is smaller and includes suction ports for drawing the esophagus wall inward. An insertion rod or tube includes a portion that is stiffer than the curved deflection, and slides into the elongate outer tube to straighten the tube and can serve to guide the deflection device into an esophagus. Subsequent withdrawal of the insertion tube or rod will allow the curved deflection to return to its natural shape and deflect the targeted region of the esophagus. A three-dimensional array of temperature sensors can be disposed near an outer surface of the elongate outer tube.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for flight management system (FMS) familiarization training. The system comprises a user application programming interface (API) that receives a request for a training scenario from a user. A flight management engine (FME) generates the training scenario that simulates the flight mission of an FMS onboard a designated aircraft. The training scenario is generated using the same algorithms as the FMS. A database configuration module retrieves performance and condition data that is provided to the FME for use in generating the training scenario. An external API retrieves external third-party data that is provided to the FME for use in generating the training scenario.