Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkylpyridine N-oxides of formula (I) from the corresponding unsubstituted 3-alkylpyridines or the 5-alkylpyridines correspondingly substituted in the 2 position of formula (II) in the presence of at least oxidizing agent, water, organic solvent and catalyst.

Abstract: Techniques are described for designing a multiport memory cell (e.g., a multiport SRAM memory cell, or a register file cell) for an integrated circuit (IC). The design techniques can balance between a front end of line (FEOL) design of the memory cell and a back end of line (BEOL) design of the memory cell. Once the FEOL design of the memory cell is complete, the BEOL design can be performed where the metal routing layers that transmit the control and data signals of the memory cell are designed. The resistive-capacitive (RC) characteristics of the metal layers in the BEOL design can be checked to determine if they satisfy performance thresholds. If not, the metal layers can be redesigned (e.g., increasing the width of the metal traces, or using different metal layers) which can have an effect on the size of the cell determined in the FEOL.

Abstract: Various bone fixation device embodiments include both a fixation device (such as a screw) and a detachable driver device, with the fixation device having an elongate uncannulated fixation shaft, a sharp distal tip, and a proximal head having a first coupling structure and a proximal flat surface, and the detachable driver device having an elongate driver shaft and a distal head having a second coupling structure and a distal flat surface. Further implementations include a combination device comprising both a detachable driver device and a fixation device, along with related systems and methods. In addition, a stabilization device is provided that can be coupled to a detachable driver device and an attachment device to help maintain the coupling of the driver device and the attachment device and help to maintain the coupling thereof during a procedure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a modular digit fixation system that has two or more attachable and adjustable modules. The modules are attachable to separate adjacent digits and each other and have multiplanar adjustability. Two modules are disclosed: an elongate module and a cylindrical module having a body and a slidable clamp. Further, the embodiments also include various related components, devices, methods, and technologies.

Abstract: In fabricating a semiconductor structure, a substrate is provided. A chiplet is bonded to the substrate. The chiplet includes a bulk layer and an active layer. A first blanket dielectric is formed over the chiplet and the substrate. A first portion of the first blanket dielectric over the chiplet is thinned. The first blanket dielectric is etched to expose the bulk layer without exposing the active layer. The bulk layer is removed. A second blanket dielectric is formed over the active layer and the first blanket dielectric. A second portion of the second blanket dielectric over the active layer is planarized with the first blanket dielectric. A first device is formed from the active layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods of managing an event on a data organizer application are disclosed. One method may include: receiving, using a processor associated with the data organization application, a selection from a user to transition an interface of an electronic data organizer of the data organizer application from a first view to a second view; identifying, using the processor, a type designation associated with each event contained in the electronic data organizer; and reorganizing, using the processor and based on the selection, a visual display of each event of the interface to correspond with the second view as dictated by the type designation.

Abstract: A transformable toy kit for use on a support surface is provided. The transformable toy kit includes a transformable toy which has a movable housing element that moves between retracted and expanded positions when a catch and a latch of the transformable toy are secured and released by an actuator of the transformable toy, respectively. The transformable toy further includes a shaft assembly including a shaft rotatably mounted within the housing, and a flywheel mounted to the shaft, which includes a gear. The kit includes a ripcord member that is insertable into an access aperture in the housing to engage with the gear. The ripcord member is pullable once inserted into the access aperture so as to drive rotation of the flywheel, thereby driving spinning of the transformable toy.

Abstract: A dynamic delay control is provided operatively coupled to control delay of a signal for a memory array based, in part, on an operating voltage (VDD) of the memory array. The dynamic delay control includes at least one diode limited delay element to dynamically adjust the delay of the signal with a change in the operating voltage to enhance tracking of the signal to performance of a memory cell operation of the memory array as the operating voltage changes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a modular digit fixation system that has two or more attachable and adjustable modules. The modules are attachable to separate adjacent digits and each other and have multiplanar adjustability. Two modules are disclosed: an elongate module and a cylindrical module having a body and a slidable clamp. Further, the embodiments also include various related components, devices, methods, and technologies.

Abstract: A technique for establishing a voice call including receiving an indication that the first wireless system supports emergency service fallback, receiving an indication to establish an emergency voice call, transmitting an emergency service request to the first wireless system, determining that an unexpected error has occurred, selecting a second wireless system based on the determination that the unexpected error has occurred, and connecting to the second wireless system to complete the emergency voice call. Additionally, a technique for cancelling a voice call including receiving an indication that the first wireless system supports emergency service fallback, receiving an indication to establish an emergency voice call, transmitting an emergency service request to the first wireless system, receiving an indication to cancel the emergency voice call, and cancelling a connection to a second wireless system.

Abstract: A method and circuit are provided for maintaining an operating voltage on a selected column with a plurality of bitcells in a memory when writing to the selected column. The method includes during an active write operation to the selected column, implementing an NMOS transistor NC to allow a bitcell-supply self-discharge (BSSD) to occur on the selected column, wherein the BSSD occurs by connecting a first drain voltage to an operating voltage connection of the selected column via the NMOS transistor NC to allow discharge of the operating voltage connection while limiting over-discharge of the selected column. The method further includes a PMOS select transistor PS to connect a second drain voltage to the operating voltage connection of the unselected column.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp positioning device is provided. The jewelry clasp positioning device is a patch including a first face and a second face. The first face has an area and an adhesive layer. A first fastener is attached to the patch. A second fastener is attached to the patch. The device can be used by selecting a color of the jewelry clasp positioning device. Next, a user attaches a first and second fastening component of a piece of jewelry to the first and second fastener of the device and removes an adhesive cover. Next, the user aligns the first face of the jewelry clasp positioning device with a user's neck. Lastly, the user places the first face of the jewelry clasp positioning device against their neck.

Abstract: Systems and methods automatically populate a digital as-built database from information about loads of construction materials delivered to construction projects, even if load tickets for the construction materials lack data indicating locations to or from which respective the loads were hauled. Construction machine sensor data is automatically collected from on-project construction equipment and matched with a filtered set of digital material load tickets collected from suppliers who provided the construction materials. These matches are used to estimate locations where the delivered construction materials are ultimately placed in the construction projects, and these locations are added to the as-built database, in association with their respective load tickets. In some cases, inferences are automatically drawn to automatically smooth or adjust location information in the machine sensor data, for example based on load ticket data, historical equipment or inspection information, and/or other data sources.

Abstract: Systems and methods automatically populate a digital as-built database from information about loads of construction materials delivered to construction projects, even if load tickets for the construction materials lack data indicating locations to or from which respective the loads were hauled. Construction machine sensor data is automatically collected from on-project construction equipment and matched with a filtered set of digital material load tickets collected from suppliers who provided the construction materials. These matches are used to estimate locations where the delivered construction materials are ultimately placed in the construction projects, and these locations are added to the as-built database, in association with their respective load tickets. In some cases, inferences are automatically drawn to automatically smooth or adjust location information in the machine sensor data, for example based on load ticket data, historical equipment or inspection information, and/or other data sources.

Abstract: A computer system for managing metrics on a data management application is provided. The computer system may include: at least one processor; a user interface configured to present an electronic data management application and a metrics toolbar; and at least one memory storing instructions that are executable by the at least one processor, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processor to: receive a user selection of a metric type from a predefined set of metric types; receive one or more configuration parameters associated with the selected metric type; and generate a visual representation of the configured metric within a metrics toolbar presented on the electronic data management application, wherein the visual representation comprises a computed metric value based on scheduled event data and the configuration parameters.

Abstract: Systems and methods of managing an event on a data organizer application are disclosed. One method may include: detecting an event associated with an electronic data organizer of a user; presenting a control menu associated with the event, the control menu comprising an event attendance toggle; receiving input directed to the event attendance toggle; assigning, based on the received input, the event to a first layer or a second layer of the electronic data organizer, wherein events in the first layer are positioned in front of events in the second layer; designating an availability state of the user for a duration of the event, wherein the availability state corresponds to an available state or an unavailable state; displaying the event in the first layer or the second layer based on the received input; and broadcasting the availability state of the user to at least one other user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular jewelry storage container having a main container having a lid at a first end and a connector on a second end. The main container includes interior dividers defining interior spaces within an interior space of the main container. The lid is removably attached to the main container. The modular jewelry storage container includes a module removably attached to the main container via the connector at the second end, and has an internal storage space separate from the interior spaces of the main container and at least one storage element within the internal storage space.

Abstract: Bone deformity correction devices and methods of using such devices to correct bone deformities. The device can include an elongate body, an adjustable manipulation arm movably coupled to the elongate body, wherein the adjustable manipulation arm is configured to move axially and laterally, and a cutting guide removably attachable to the device elongate body.