Abstract: An angular detection system including a magnet and sensors is disclosed. The magnet can be located on a rotating component and the sensors can be located on a stationary component, or vice versa. The magnet can generate a plurality of magnetic flux lines. The plurality of sensors can be located and spatially separated along the motion path of the magnet for detecting the magnetic flux densities. The strength of the magnetic flux lines sensed by a given sensor can be used to determine the location of the magnet along its motion path. The plurality of sensors can generate one or more signals indicative of the strength of the sensed magnetic field lines. Based on the strength of the magnetic flux lines, the location of the magnet, or both, the system can determine the angle of rotation of the device by using a polynomial function or a look-up table.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) chip including an array of asymmetrically distributed magnetic field sensing elements. Additionally, an integrated circuit (IC) chip includes a substrate, a sensing coil supported by the substrate and enclosing a portion of substrate, and a Hall effect sensor supported by the portion of the substrate enclosed by the sensing coil.

Abstract: An article having a nanoporous membrane and a nanoporous graphene sheet layered on the nanoporous membrane. A method of: depositing a layer of a diblock copolymer onto a graphene sheet, and etching a minor phase of the diblock copolymer and a portion of the graphene in contact with the minor phase to form a nanoporous article having a nanoporous graphene sheet and a nanoporous layer of a polymer. A method of: depositing a hexaiodo-substituted macrocycle onto a substrate having a Ag(111) surface; coupling the macrocycle to form a nanoporous graphene sheet; layering the graphene sheet and substrate onto a nanoporous membrane with the graphene sheet in contact with the nanoporous membrane; and etching away the substrate.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject suffering from a disease associated with sodium channel activity. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to Formula II or Formula III described in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, tautomer, stereoisomer, hydrate, or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technique for preserving an expected lifespan of a non-volatile memory that is communicably coupled with a computing device. According to some embodiments, the technique can be implemented by the computing device, and include (1) receiving metrics associated with the non-volatile memory, (2) for each application of a plurality of applications associated with the computing device: establishing, based on the metrics, a respective write budget for the application. According to some embodiments, the respective write budget for each application can be further based on a count of the plurality of applications. Additionally, the technique can further include (3) receiving, from an application of the plurality of applications, a write request directed to the non-volatile memory, and (4) in response to determining that the write request does not violate the respective write budget for the application: issuing the write request to the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an integrated circuit (IC) chip is disclosed. The method starts with opening a window on a first surface of the IC chip through a passivation overcoat to expose the copper metallization layer. The window has sidewalls and a bottom that is adjacent the copper metallization layer. The method continues with depositing a barrier conductive stack on the passivation overcoat and exposed portions of the copper metallization layer, then depositing a sacrificial conductive stack on the barrier conductive stack. The sacrificial conductive stack has a thickness between 50 ? and 500 ?. The first surface of the semiconductor chip is polished to remove the sacrificial conductive stack and the barrier conductive stack from the surface of the passivation overcoat.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present invention provide a method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for brokering establishment of a trusted relationship between a first domain and a second domain. The method includes receiving, from a first domain, a request to establish a trusted relationship with a second domain and brokering establishment of the trusted relationship between the first domain and the second. Other example embodiments include brokering authenticated access for a client in the first domain to a resource in the second domain according to the established trusted relationship.

Abstract: An installation tool includes a memory, a retrieval engine, an extraction engine, a configuration engine, a compiler, and an installer. The memory stores installation parameters of a previous software update for an application. The retrieval engine receives a request to install a first software update for the application and in response to the request, retrieves the installation parameters of the previous software update. The extraction engine extracts from the application a plurality of source binary files for the application. The configuration engine receives a plurality of requirements for installing the first software update based upon the retrieved installation parameters. The compiler creates an installation executable for the first software update based upon the plurality of source binary files and the plurality of requirements. The installer executes the installation executable to apply the first software update according to the plurality of requirements.

Abstract: A vertebral disc including a superior surface layer, an inferior surface layer, a midsection between the superior and inferior surface layers and a hollow center. The superior surface layer and inferior surface layer each comprise a layer of lattice with pore sizes in the range of 200-900 ?m and a porosity of each layer of 55-75%. The midsection of the implant comprises a random or pseudorandom lattice interposed between the superior surface layer and inferior surface layer with larger, macro-pores of various sizes. There is a gradient of pore sizes along a longitudinal axis with the smallest pore sizes comprising the superior and inferior surfaces and the largest pore sizes comprising the midsection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technique for managing I/O requests transmitted between a computing device and a storage device. According to some embodiments, the technique can be implemented by the computing device, and include providing at least one I/O request to a submission queue configured to store a plurality of I/O requests. In conjunction with providing the at least one I/O request, the computing device can identify that at least one condition associated with the submission queue—and/or a completion queue—is satisfied, where efficiency gains can be achieved. In turn, the computing device can (1) update an operating mode of the storage device to cause the storage device to cease interrupt issuances to the computing device when I/O requests are completed by the storage device, and (2) update an operating mode of the computing device to cause the computing device to periodically check the completion queue for completed I/O requests.

Abstract: An aftertreatment system may include an exhaust gas passageway and a mixer assembly. The exhaust gas passageway may receive exhaust gas from an engine. The mixer assembly is disposed within the exhaust gas passageway and may include an upstream baffle, a downstream baffle, and a tube extending between and connected to the upstream and downstream baffles. The tube may include an inner surface defining a first flow path through the mixer assembly. The upstream and downstream baffles may be attached to each other, the tube and the exhaust gas passageway. The upstream and downstream baffles may cooperate to define a second flow path through the mixer assembly. The second flow path may extend in a rotational direction around an outer surface of the tube.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) chip including an array of asymmetrically distributed magnetic field sensing elements. Additionally, an integrated circuit (IC) chip includes a substrate, a sensing coil supported by the substrate and enclosing a portion of substrate, and a Hall effect sensor supported by the portion of the substrate enclosed by the sensing coil.

Abstract: A mixing system for an exhaust system includes a first mixing device having a plurality of first auger blades and an inlet having a first cross-sectional area. A second mixing device is separate and downstream from the first mixing device and includes a second auger blade. The second mixing device includes an inlet having a second cross-sectional area greater than the first cross-sectional area. A flow path longitudinal centerline of the first mixing device extends at an angle to a flow path longitudinal centerline of the second mixing device. A flow path longitudinal centerline of the first mixing device intersects the second auger blade. The first mixing device is disposed within a first portion of an exhaust pipe and the second mixing device is disposed in a second portion of the exhaust pipe. The second portion has a larger cross-sectional area than the first portion.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a chromatic device includes an active layer and an electrolyte layer in contact with the active layer, the electrolyte comprising an oxidant and a salt, wherein the active layer has a color that blocks light when metal is not in electrical contact with the active layer but changes to a translucent color that transmits light when metal is placed in electrical contact with the active layer, wherein the active layer changes color without applying electrical energy to the active layer.

Abstract: The inventive concept pertains to a computer-implemented method by which an application, an operating system, and hardware communicate with one another. The method entails the application converting an application-level virtual address to a physical address and communicating the physical address to the operating system. The operating system then uses the physical address to determine OS-level virtual address and complete the data transfer.

Abstract: A mixer assembly for mixing an injected reductant with an exhaust gas output from a combustion engine comprises a mixer housing including a wall defining an exhaust passageway having a longitudinal axis. A tubular swirling device housing extends along a first axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis. The tubular swirling device includes a plurality of openings through which exhaust gas enters. The exhaust gas within the tubular swirling device swirls about the first axis and exits at an outlet end of the tubular swirling device. A mixing plate is positioned immediately downstream of the tubular swirling device. The mixing plate swirls the exhaust about a second axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an integrated circuit (IC) chip is disclosed. The method starts with opening a window on a first surface of the IC chip through a passivation overcoat to expose the copper metallization layer. The window has sidewalls and a bottom that is adjacent the copper metallization layer. The method continues with depositing a barrier conductive stack on the passivation overcoat and exposed portions of the copper metallization layer, then depositing a sacrificial conductive stack on the barrier conductive stack. The sacrificial conductive stack has a thickness between 50 ? and 500 ?. The first surface of the semiconductor chip is polished to remove the sacrificial conductive stack and the barrier conductive stack from the surface of the passivation overcoat.

Abstract: A mixer assembly for treating exhaust with an injected reductant as the exhaust flows through an exhaust gas passageway includes a tubular shell and a rod. A first end and a second opposite end of the rod are fixed to the shell. The rod has a serpentine shape with a plurality of parallel extending portions interconnected by curved portions. The curved portions are positioned proximate an inner surface of the shell such that the rod traverses the exhaust passageway. The mixer assembly is positioned such that the rod is directly impinged by reductant injected into the exhaust gas passageway.

Abstract: A mixer assembly for mixing an injected reductant with an exhaust gas output from a combustion engine comprises a mixer housing including a wall defining an exhaust passageway having a longitudinal axis. A tubular swirling device housing extends along a first axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis. The tubular swirling device includes a plurality of openings through which exhaust gas enters. The exhaust gas within the tubular swirling device swirls about the first axis and exits at an outlet end of the tubular swirling device. A mixing plate is positioned immediately downstream of the tubular swirling device. The mixing plate swirls the exhaust about a second axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention is a renewable adsorbent material, amine-functionalized chitin (AFC) that can remove the following munitions compounds from solution while providing a concentration-dependent color change: NTO, DNAN, and TNT. Adsorption of the munitions constituents can be adjusted by pH; neutral pH provides maximum adsorption. NTO can desorb from the AFC at pH levels of 2 and 12; DNAN and TNT remain attached to AFC once adsorbed.