Abstract: A method and an optical storage medium are provided for storing data to and accessing data from an embedded virtual medium within the optical storage medium. Information describing the embedded virtual medium may be stored on to the optical storage medium. Space for an embedded lead-in area of the embedded virtual medium, as well as user data for the embedded virtual medium, may be allocated within a data zone of the optical medium. A spare sector bitmap may be included in a lead-an area of the optical medium indicating spare sectors within the embedded virtual medium as being unavailable. A spare sector bitmap may be included within the embedded virtual medium indicating available spare sectors of the embedded virtual medium. Physical sector/logical block mapping of the optical storage medium may be modified for accessing data stored on the embedded virtual medium.

Abstract: A hard disk drive enclosure with conductive paths. A base plate comprising an electrically conductive material with at least one contact surface that allows for an electrically conductive path, wherein the at least one contact surface has a substantially flat surface. A cover comprising an electrically conductive material comprising at least one tab with a substantially flat surface for contacting the at least one contact surface of the base plate, wherein the at least one tab contacts the at least one contact surface of the base plate with a force and forms an electrically conductive path between the cover and the based plate, and wherein the at least one tab deforms upon the contact with the at least one contact surface of the base plate with the force.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure configured to shield against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The electronic device enclosure includes an electronic device-enclosure base and at least one laterally disposed blunt boss. The electronic device-enclosure base includes a bottom, and sides and attached to the bottom in a boxlike configuration. The laterally disposed blunt boss is configured so as to be disposed between, and to couple electrically, a side of the electronic device-enclosure base and a vertical flange of an electronic device-enclosure cover. The electronic device-enclosure base and the electronic device-enclosure cover are configurable with respect to said laterally disposed blunt boss to shield an interior space enclosed by the electronic device-enclosure base and the electronic device-enclosure cover against EMI at a resonant frequency of a slot of the electronic device enclosure.

Abstract: Porogen containing calcium phosphate cement compositions are provided. Aspects of the cement compositions include a dry calcium phosphate reactant component, a setting fluid component and a porogen component. The porogen component includes at least first and second porogens having different pore forming profiles. Aspects of the invention include combining the cement components to produce a settable composition. Aspects of the invention further include the settable compositions themselves as well as kits for preparing the same. Methods and compositions as described herein find use in a variety of applications, including hard tissue repair applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated bioactive molecule Caerulomycin A, derivatives and analogs thereof as effective immunosuppressive agents. The immunosuppressive property of the compound is targeted in particular against the lymphocytes, CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells and B cells and in the production of IL-4 and IFN-? and antibodies. The compound operates through a mechanism by downregulating the expression of activation marker CD28 and upregulating the immunosuppressive marker CTLA-4. Caerulomycin A has previously been isolated from Streptomyces caeruleus and found to have useful antifungal activity. Prior to the present invention however, this compound had not been determined to have immunomodulatory activity.

Abstract: A method and a host processing device are provided for background formatting, or de-icing, an optical medium with no de-icing assistance from an optical drive upon which the optical medium is mounted. In a foreground mode, an optical medium may be initially formatted, volume structures may be recorded on the optical medium, file system information may be written thereto, and quick grow formatting may be performed to make the optical medium writable, at least sequentially. Under initiation and control of a file system, executing on a host processing device, the optical medium may be formatted, or de-iced, in a background mode with no assistance from an optical drive, upon which the optical medium is mounted. Under control of the file system, blocked input or output activity, may be allowed to access the optical medium upon pausing the formatting, or de-icing.

Abstract: A method and an optical storage medium are provided for storing data to and accessing data from an embedded virtual medium within the optical storage medium. Information describing the embedded virtual medium may be stored on to the optical storage medium. Space for an embedded lead-in area of the embedded virtual medium, as well as user data for the embedded virtual medium, may be allocated within a data zone of the optical medium. A spare sector bitmap may be included in a lead-an area of the optical medium indicating spare sectors within the embedded virtual medium as being unavailable. A spare sector bitmap may be included within the embedded virtual medium indicating available spare sectors of the embedded virtual medium. Physical sector/logical block mapping of the optical storage medium may be modified for accessing data stored on the embedded virtual medium.

Abstract: A method and an optical storage medium are provided for storing data to and accessing data from an embedded virtual medium within the optical storage medium. Information describing the embedded virtual medium may be stored on to the optical storage medium. Space for an embedded lead-in area of the embedded virtual medium, as well as user data for the embedded virtual medium, may be allocated within a data zone of the optical medium. A spare sector bitmap may be included in a lead-an area of the optical medium indicating spare sectors within the embedded virtual medium as being unavailable. A spare sector bitmap may be included within the embedded virtual medium indicating available spare sectors of the embedded virtual medium. Physical sector/logical block mapping of the optical storage medium may be modified for accessing data stored on the embedded virtual medium.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an immunoassay involving a multiplex of antibodies that recognize the same analyte but that have a different cross-reactivity to structurally similar compounds. Data obtained from the immunoassay involving observed analyte concentrations is input into an algorithm to determine the true concentration of the analyte in a sample.

Abstract: A hard disk drive enclosure with conductive paths. A base plate comprising an electrically conductive material with at least one contact surface that allows for an electrically conductive path, wherein the at least one contact surface has a substantially flat surface. A cover comprising an electrically conductive material comprising at least one tab with a substantially flat surface for contacting the at least one contact surface of the base plate, wherein the at least one tab contacts the at least one contact surface of the base plate with a force and forms an electrically conductive path between the cover and the based plate, and wherein the at least one tab deforms upon the contact with the at least one contact surface of the base plate with the force.

Abstract: A method and a host processing device are provided for background formatting, or de-icing, an optical medium with no de-icing assistance from an optical drive upon which the optical medium is mounted. In a foreground mode, an optical medium may be initially formatted, volume structures may be recorded on the optical medium, file system information may be written thereto, and quick grow formatting may be performed to make the optical medium writable, at least sequentially. Under initiation and control of a file system, executing on a host processing device, the optical medium may be formatted, or de-iced, in a background mode with no assistance from an optical drive, upon which the optical medium is mounted. Under control of the file system, blocked input or output activity, may be allowed to access the optical medium upon pausing the formatting, or de-icing.

Abstract: A method and an optical storage medium are provided for storing data to and accessing data from an embedded virtual medium within the optical storage medium. Information describing the embedded virtual medium may be stored on to the optical storage medium. Space for an embedded lead-in area of the embedded virtual medium, as well as user data for the embedded virtual medium, may be allocated within a data zone of the optical medium. A spare sector bitmap may be included in a lead-an area of the optical medium indicating spare sectors within the embedded virtual medium as being unavailable. A spare sector bitmap may be included within the embedded virtual medium indicating available spare sectors of the embedded virtual medium. Physical sector/logical block mapping of the optical storage medium may be modified for accessing data stored on the embedded virtual medium.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an immunoassay involving a multiplex of antibodies that recognize the same analyte but that have a different cross-reactivity to structurally similar compounds. Data obtained from the immunoassay involving observed analyte concentrations is input into an algorithm to determine the true concentration of the analyte in a sample.

Abstract: Methods for determining the amount of vitamin D compounds in a sample are provided. The methods can employ LC-MS/MS techniques and optionally the use of deuterated internal standards. Methods for diagnosing vitamin D deficiencies are also provided.

Abstract: In a multiprocessor application server, multiple transaction types are determined. Performance statistics for each of the multiple transaction types are determined. The multiple transaction types are mapped to two or more processing units using the performance statistics to form a dispatch table. Incoming transactions are dispatched to the two or more processing units using the dispatch table.

Abstract: A microprocessor detects input power and output power of a two transistor, Class AB amplifier, and provides an adapted bias level of the transistors which has been adapted from detected input power. The gain of the amplifier is maintained by the microprocessor depending upon the detected input power and frequency as well as detected output power.

Abstract: A disk drive system for both providing shock protection to the disk drive and reducing electromagnetic interference. A printed circuit board is provided having a shock sensitive device such as a disk drive and having electronic circuit components, e.g., data handling components capable of operating at a high data rate mounted thereon. The printed circuit board is provided with an electrical ground path and with at least one shock mount point. The shock mount point is provided with a conductive pad which is electrically connected to the electrical ground path of the printed circuit board. An electrically conductive carrier is provided for supporting the printed circuit board. At least one shock mount system is provided for attaching the printed circuit board to the carrier. The shock mount system comprises a shock mount grommet coated with an electrically conductive coating for electrically connecting the conductive pad to the carrier.