Abstract: The disclosure includes a computer-implemented method for providing fast data access after a drive failure, a computer program product, and a RAID controller. One embodiment may comprise identifying a RAID array, the RAID array comprising a plurality of storage volumes, identifying an unused block of a provisioned volume in the RAID array, and copying a redundant copy of high value host writes to the unused block. The copying may comprise, for primary strips in the RAID array, creating one or more secondary strips mirroring the primary strips such that each of pair of primary-secondary strips reside on different storage volumes from each other.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. A storage device may store a data. A load module may read the data from the storage device based at least in part on an input/output (I/O) request. A scheduler may place the I/O request in a queue for delivery to the load module based at least in part on a size of the I/O request being less than a threshold.

Abstract: A storage unit is disclosed. The storage unit may include storage for a component codeword. The component codeword may be stored in a block in the storage. The block may also store a block codeword. An interface may receive a read request for a chunk of data from a host and may send the chunk of data to the host. A circuit may read the component codeword from the block in the storage. An error correcting code (ECC) decoder may determine the chunk of data based at least in part on the component codeword.

Abstract: A method and system for creating virtual personality renderings generated from a personality profile exclusively associated with an individual, the rendering depicted in the form of a geometric object in virtual 3D space representing personality traits of the individual. The rendering may comprise a virtual shape having a surface area divided into multiple regions, with each region representative of a personality trait. Personality datapoints may be introduced into the base personality model to generate a unique rendering which is unique for the individual's personality. As personality datapoints are added to personality profile, multiple vectors may project from the base model, causing the base personality model to reconfigure into a non-uniform shape, which is representative of the individual's unique personality. The vectors may represent the magnitude of personality traits.

Abstract: Described is a system including a server rack comprising a plurality of components, a plurality of touch sensors respectively coupled with the plurality of components of the server rack, and a management system communicatively coupled to the server rack. The management system comprises one or more processors and one or more computer-readable storage media storing instructions, which, when executed by the one or more processors, are configured to cause the management system to perform a method. The method comprises receiving, from the server rack, an indication of a failed component of the plurality of components. The method further comprises receiving, from a first touch sensor of the plurality of touch sensors, a touch indication. The method further comprises transmitting, to the server rack, an indication of whether the first touch sensor is coupled to the failed component.

Abstract: The application discloses a method for obtaining MSC-derived cells with improved transplantation properties from MSC, the method comprising a cell size reduction step, wherein said cell size reduction step is characterized by contacting MSC or MSC-derived cells in vitro or ex vivo with heparin or a derivative or analogue thereof at a concentration of at least 0.01 IU/ml. The application further provides a method for obtaining mesenchymal stem cell-derived cells from mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) comprising contacting MSC in vitro or ex vivo with FGF-2, TGF? and at least 0.01 IU/ml heparin or a derivative or analogue thereof. The invention also provides the so-obtained cells and cell populations, as well as further products comprising such and uses thereof.

Abstract: A composition for treating opioid withdrawal and method of manufacture and administration of the composition creates a synergistic combination of cannabinoids, terpenoids, herbs, and medicinal mushrooms that help to eliminate the symptoms of opioid withdrawal by creating a medicinal entourage. The composition combines: between about 2.5 to 100 milligrams of a cannabinoid, between about 0.084 to 33.6 milligrams of a terpenoid, between about 0.5 to 3000 milligrams of an herb, and between about 25 to 2500 milligrams of a medicinal mushroom. The composition is orally administered in a lipid-enclosed capsule form. The terpenoid has a lipophilic nature that enhances the bioavailability of the cannabinoid. The herb works with the body's endocannabinoid system to enhance pain relief capacity of the cannabinoid, so as to help inhibit symptoms of opioid withdrawal. The medicinal mushroom comprises a psychedelic drug that creates a therapeutic effect with the cannabinoid to inhibit symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

Abstract: A method and system for creating virtual personality renderings generated from a personality profile exclusively associated with an individual, the rendering depicted in the form of a geometric object in virtual 3D space representing personality traits of the individual. The rendering may comprise a virtual shape having a surface area divided into multiple regions, with each region representative of a personality trait. Personality datapoints may be introduced into the base personality model to generate a unique rendering which is unique for the individual's personality. As personality datapoints are added to personality profile, multiple vectors may project from the base model, causing the base personality model to reconfigure into a non-uniform shape, which is representative of the individual's unique personality. The vectors may represent the magnitude of personality traits.

Abstract: A method and system for predictive application of virtual personality renderings generated from a personality model/profile for an individual depicted in the form of a geometric object that represents the personality profile for the individual. The personality rendering may comprise a virtual shape having a surface area divided into multiple regions, with each region defining a personality trait. The system collects personality datapoints from individuals or representative of the individuals. Each personality datapoint represents a magnitude to which the individual exhibits a personality trait. The personality datapoints are introduced into the base personality model to generate a unique personality rendering. As personality data points are added to base personality model, multiple vectors may project therefrom, causing the base personality model to reconfigure into a non-uniform shape representative of the individual's unique personality.

Abstract: A vaporizer pen case may include an enclosure, a battery receptacle within the enclosure, a pod receptacle within the enclosure, a charging battery within the enclosure, an electronic locking mechanism that locks the enclosure closed, a communication device within the enclosure, and a processing device within the enclosure. The processing device may be electronically coupled to the charging battery to control charging of a vaporizer pen battery inserted into the battery receptacle. The processing device may be electronically coupled to the communication device. The processing device may communicate with the mobile device via the communication device to control settings of the processing device. The processing device may communicate via the communication device with a separate processing device in the vaporizer pen to control various settings of the vaporizer pen. The processing device and/or the mobile device may control the locking mechanism.

Abstract: Gamma brain stimulation for preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease or sleeping disorders using light or sound is known. A strobing 40 Hz light source has been shown to cause positive effects due to the stimulation. It is an advantage to know the actual dosage of light that enters the person's eyes in order to understand the relationship between dosage and effectiveness. A camera is used to detect the subject's gaze angle, distance, pupil diameter and any other factors that affect the light power that enters the eye. A target dosage is first determined by a medical worker, such as to determine the effects of the exact same dosage on a group persons, such as Alzheimer's patients. With deviations of gaze angle, distance, and pupil size from the ideal, the effective dosage is decreased. The disclosed system adjusts the actual dosage, such as session duration, based on such factors so that the final dosage received by the person is consistent and meets the target dosage.

Abstract: A vaporization apparatus includes a control unit configured to receive a pod or cartridge. The control unit is configured to communicate with the pod or cartridge. The vaporization apparatus further includes an electronic controller configured to authorize use of the control unit to vaporize a substance within the pod or cartridge.

Abstract: A battery for a vaporization apparatus includes a data storage device configured to read authorization data for an authorized user of the vaporization apparatus and a user interface configured to receive a security input from a user. The battery also includes an electronic controller configured to communicate electronically with the user interface and the data storage device, wherein the electronic controller is further configured to receive the security input from the user interface, compare the received security input with the authorization data to identify the authorized user in an authentication process, and authorize use of the vaporization apparatus.

Abstract: A swinging bob toy having a first outer bob attached to a first outer looped tethering means, a second outer bob attached to a second outer looped tethering means, and a central bob attached to a central looped tethering means, the first outer looped tethering means being attached at an outer end of a first segment of the central looped tethering means, and the second outer looped tethering means being attached at an outer end of a second segment of the central looped tethering means. The outer looped tethering means are attached to the central looped tethering means by means of half hitches, the outer looped tethering means are attached via apertures in the bobs by means of half hitches, thereby allowing the toy to be rapidly disassembled and reassembled, possibly with the incorporation of components from additional toys, in other configurations.

Abstract: Methods and system for producing combined photoacoustic/ultrasonic image frames use a low-power narrow beam laser to direct sequential pulses along a path overlying an internal region of interest. Photoacoustic responses are received and used to generate sub-frames. Between each of the laser pulses a plurality of ultrasound pulse-echo beams are sequentially emitted towards the region of interest, and the reflections are received and used to generate ultrasound sub-frames. The photoacoustic sub-frames are combined to produce a photoacoustic frame, and the ultrasound sub-frames are combined to produce an ultrasound frame. The photoacoustic and ultrasound frames are combined to produce an image frame. The method and system are suitable for producing real-time, high-contrast video.

Abstract: An example fluidic device may include a plurality of channels including one or more curved channels having a channel input and a channel output. Each of the one or more curved channels may have a substantially circular cross-section. The fluidic device may also include an input interface between the channel input of the one or more curved channels and an exterior of the fluidic device. The input interface may be configured to receive a biological tissue sample. The fluidic device may also include an output interface between the channel output of the one or more curved channels and the exterior of the fluidic device.

Abstract: The application discloses a method for obtaining MSC-derived cells with improved transplantation properties from MSC, the method comprising a cell size reduction step, wherein said cell size reduction step is characterized by contacting MSC or MSC-derived cells in vitro or ex vivo with heparin or a derivative or analogue thereof at a concentration of at least 0.01 IU/ml. The application further provides a method for obtaining mesenchymal stem cell-derived cells from mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) comprising contacting MSC in vitro or ex vivo with FGF-2, TGF? and at least 0.01 IU/ml heparin or a derivative or analogue thereof. The invention also provides the so-obtained cells and cell populations, as well as further products comprising such and uses thereof.