Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic random access memory array at a density greater than would be possible using photolithography. A template is formed having a pattern that is configured to define a memory array. A block copolymer material is deposited onto the template and annealed to form narrow cylinders of ordered block copolymer material. A metal oxide is then diffused into the cylinders to form narrow metal oxide cylinders. The metal oxide cylinders can then be used as mask structures to pattern a hard mask layer. An ion milling process can then be performed to transfer the image of the patterned hard mask onto an underlying magnetic memory material to form an array having features sizes smaller than what would be possible using photolithography.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an array of pillars. The method includes fabricating an MTJ (magnetic tunnel junction) film deposition metal stack on a CMOS wafer. The method selects between subsequent electron beam patterning for the wafer and photolithography patterning for the wafer. For electron beam patterning, an electron beam lithography hard mask is deposited onto the metal stack, and an electron beam is used to pattern a first array of pillars into the electron beam lithography hard mask to produce a first resulting pillar array. For photolithography patterning, a photolithography hard mask is deposited onto the metal stack, and photolithography is used to pattern a second array of pillars into the photolithography hard mask to produce a second resulting pillar array. The first resulting pillar array is substantially the same as the second resulting pillar array.

Abstract: A method for forming self aligned magnetic memory element pillars for Magnetic Random Access Memory. The method allows the magnetic memory element pillars to be arranged in staggered rows of memory elements at a pitch that is smaller than what is possible using photolithography alone. The method involves forming a spacer mask in the form of an array of connected rings arranged in a square pattern of non-staggered rows. A sacrificial mask material is deposited over the spacer mask and the spacer mask is then removed, leaving sacrificial mask material in the holes at the center of the rings and also in the spaces between the rings. A reactive ion processes is then performed to transfer the pattern of the sacrificial mask onto underlying hard mask layers. A material removal process can then be performed to define a plurality of memory element pillars.

Abstract: A patient turning device for a patient support apparatus. The patient turning device includes a first and second bladder assembly each including a plurality of layers and seals defining a bladder volume. The bladder volumes are selectively inflatable with fluid to expand the respective bladder assembly, and consequently move a patient support surface of the patient support apparatus. A portion of a lower layer of the first bladder assembly and a portion of an upper layer of the second bladder assembly define an overlapping region of the bladder volumes. The patient turning device is coupled to an underside of a carrier sheet and positioned between a crib assembly and a bottom cover. An augmenting feature is configured to resiliently expand as at least one of the first and second bladder assemblies receives the fluid to move at least a portion of the crib assembly away from a patient support deck.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for preventing non-detectable data loss during site switchover are disclosed. A computer-implemented method may include receiving a request to perform a switchover from a first node to a second node, determining whether to place a storage volume involved in the switchover in a suspended state, setting the storage volume in the suspended state based on determining that the storage volume is to be placed in the suspended state, and maintaining the storage volume in the suspended state after completing the switchover. In an example, the storage volume may be placed in a suspended state based on examining a volume-specific attribute indicating whether the storage volume is to be suspended when involved in a switchover. In one example, each storage volume involved in a switchover may be placed in a suspended state when indicated as part of a switchover request.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to evaluation of a visual design of a user interface (UI). The method comprises receiving, from at least one reviewer, a response to a plurality of questions associated with a plurality of dimensions. The plurality of dimensions is indicative of criteria for assessment of the visual design of the UI. Further, an aggregate visual design quality index (VDIA) score for the UI is computed. The VDIA score is computed based on the response received from the at least one reviewer, and a plurality of weighing factors corresponding to each of the plurality of dimensions. Subsequently, the VDIA score is compared with a pre-determined benchmark visual design quality index (VDIB) score to evaluate the quality of the visual design of the UI.

Abstract: A method identifies electric load types of a plurality of different electric loads. The method includes providing a support vector machine load feature database of a plurality of different electric load types; sensing a voltage signal and a current signal for each of the different electric loads; determining a load feature vector including at least six steady-state features with a processor from the sensed voltage signal and the sensed current signal; and identifying one of the different electric load types by relating the load feature vector including the at least six steady-state features to the support vector machine load feature database.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic random access memory array at a density greater than would be possible using photolithography. A hard mask material is deposited over a magnetic memory element material, and a chemical template layer such as brush or mat material is deposited over the hard mask. A mask structure is formed over the soluble polymer. The mask structure is configured with openings having a center to center spacing that is an integer multiple of a block copolymer material. The openings in the mask structure can be shrunk by depositing a spacer material. The chemical template layer is chemically patterned, such as by a quick plasma exposure and the mask is removed. A block copolymer material is then deposited over the chemical template and annealed to form block copolymer cylinders that are located over the patterned portions of the chemical template and between the patterned portions.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic random access memory array at a density greater than would be possible using photolithography. The method involves patterning a chemical template material with patterned portions separated by a center to center distance that is substantially equal to a natural period of a block copolymer. A block copolymer material is then deposited and annealed to form self assembled cylinders that are located over the patterned regions of the chemical template and also over areas between the patterned regions. The chemical template layer can be patterned by depositing a first, preliminary block copolymer, over a mask structure and annealing the mask structure to form cylinders in the openings in the mask structure. The cylinders can be removed leaving openings, and a UV exposure can be performed to expose and treat portions of the chemical template layer that are exposed through the opening.

Abstract: This disclosure describes voice-enabled modular devices that act as functional, voice-controlled endpoints at which users may provide voice commands. The voice-enabled modular devices may include a power unit which may be installed into a wall permanently to serve as a power source, and a front-panel module which detachably couples to the power unit via a hardware interface. The hardware interface may allow the front-panel module and power unit to communicate with each other, and may further allow the power unit to provide power to the front-panel module. The power unit of the voice-enabled modular device described herein may be configured to provide power to multiple front-panel modules having different capabilities, and potentially different power requirements, thereby supporting multiple front-panel modules to increase the functionality of the voice-enabled modular devices.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for preventing non-detectable data loss during site switchover are disclosed. A computer-implemented method may include receiving a request to perform a switchover from a first node to a second node, determining whether to place a storage volume involved in the switchover in a suspended state, setting the storage volume in the suspended state based on determining that the storage volume is to be placed in the suspended state, and maintaining the storage volume in the suspended state after completing the switchover. In an example, the storage volume may be placed in a suspended state based on examining a volume-specific attribute indicating whether the storage volume is to be suspended when involved in a switchover. In one example, each storage volume involved in a switchover may be placed in a suspended state when indicated as part of a switchover request.

Abstract: A system, device, and method may include a network interface device configured to be communicatively coupled to a user interface. An electronic data storage may be configured to store social network data related to users having accessed a social network content item A processor, coupled to the network interface device and the electronic data storage, may be configured to identify a relationship among at least some of the users, determine a relevance of the relationship to a member of the social network associated with the social network content item based, at least in part, on a social network profile of the member and social network profiles of the users, and cause the network interface device to display, on the user interface, information related to the relationship on the user interface based, at least in part, on the relevance.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples is a method comprising determining a first set of high ranking skills, the first set containing skills possessed by a member of the social networking service based upon the member's user profile; determining a second set of high ranking skills, the second set containing skills for a second member of the social networking service based on the second member's user profile; determining a third set of high ranking skills, the third set being the intersection between the first and second set of high ranking skills; and suggesting one or more of the skills in the third set of high ranking skills to the member for endorsement of the second member with respect to that skill.

Abstract: A modular computing system includes an electronic device and a case. The electronic device has a cavity formed by a thin portion and a thick portion. The case has an auxiliary portion that fits within the cavity of the electronic device when the electronic device is docked with the case. The electronic device has a device battery and the auxiliary portion of the case has a case battery that electronically couples with the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the case. The electronic device has a display assembly coupled to a cover glass, and the cover glass has two apertures providing two respective buttons within the apertures.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a voice-controlled electronic device that includes a housing and a mounting component. The housing includes a translucent cover attached to a cylindrical-shaped unibody enclosure. The electronic device further includes a microphone array disposed near a first end within the housing, a speaker box disposed within the housing, and a printed circuit board assembly disposed within the housing. Additionally, the electronic device includes a camera disposed within the housing and attached to the printed circuit board assembly, and a depth sensor that includes a depth camera and a projector. In some instances, the camera and the depth sensor point substantially in a direction of the translucent cover. Furthermore, the electronic device includes a light ring that protrudes from a surface of the translucent display and surrounds a lens of the camera.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples is a method comprising determining a first set of high ranking skills, the first set containing skills possessed by a member of the social networking service based upon the member's user profile; determining a second set of high ranking skills, the second set containing skills for a second member of the social networking service based on the second member's user profile; determining a third set of high ranking skills, the third set being the intersection between the first and second set of high ranking skills; and suggesting one or more of the skills in the third set of high ranking skills to the member for endorsement of the second member with respect to that skill.

Abstract: Voice activated electronic devices are described herein. In some embodiments, the voice activated electronic device may include a housing forming a cavity. An array of microphones, one or more speakers, and one or more cameras may be located within the cavity. Furthermore, the voice activated electronic device may include a display screen and a touch screen, which may both be coupled to the housing such that the housing is substantially enclosed. In some embodiments, the array of microphones is positioned about the housing such that audio input may be detectable from audio output by the speaker(s) while the speaker(s) are outputting audio. For instance, one or more vibration mitigators may be included to dampen vibrations that may affect a performance and functionality of the one or more components located within the cavity.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or devices are provided for storage virtual machine relocation (e.g., ownership change) between storage clusters. For example, operational statistics of a first storage cluster and a second storage cluster may be evaluated to identify a set of load balancing metrics. Ownership of one or more storage aggregates and/or one or more storage virtual machines may be changed (e.g., permanently changed for load balancing purposes or temporarily changed for disaster recovery purposes) between the first storage cluster and the second storage cluster utilizing zero-copy ownership change operations based upon the set of load balancing metrics. For example, if the first storage cluster is experiencing a relatively heavier load of client I/O operations and the second storage cluster has available resources, ownership of a storage aggregate and a storage virtual machine may be switched from the first storage cluster to the second storage cluster for load balancing.