Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for speeding up database access of electronic design automation (EDA) tool which utilizes a database manager for file access. The EDA tool accesses a plurality of design files, and each of the plurality of design files is associated with one of a plurality of design units for an integrated circuit (IC). The plurality of design files are encapsulated into an archive file which comprises a plurality of data units, wherein each of the data units corresponds to a design file. A request to access a design file will be redirected to access the archive file. The design file is then accessed by accessing the corresponding data unit in the archive file.

Abstract: Cancer is a complex group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Described herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a non-decrytable data encryption technique for performing a data-related operation. An exemplary method comprises receiving or accessing an input file, the input file comprising a list of data entries; generating an initialization vector for a data entry; generating a fingerprint for the data entry; generating an encryption signature based on the initialization vector and the fingerprint; determining an encryption type for the data entry; generating, using the encryption type, an encryption value for the data entry; and producing an output file comprising the encryption value and the encryption signature, wherein the encryption value cannot be decrypted to produce the data entry.

Abstract: A photovoltaic device, particularly a solar cell, comprises an interface between a layer of Group III-V material and a layer of Group IV material with a thin silicon diffusion barrier provided at or near the interface. The silicon barrier controls the diffusion of Group V atoms into the Group IV material, which is doped n-type thereby. The n-type doped region can provide the p-n junction of a solar cell in the Group IV material with superior solar cell properties. It can also provide a tunnel diode in contact with a p-type region of the III-V material, which tunnel diode is also useful in solar cells.

Abstract: A system and method for generating user-centric directories including analyzing a plurality of relationships of a user. A contact directory for the user is defined based upon the plurality of relationships of the user.

Abstract: A location of a first mobile device associated with a first user is determined, and a location of a second mobile device associated with a second user is determined. A relationship between the first user and the second user is determined, and a proximity of the first mobile device relative to the second mobile device is determined. A location-oriented data service is provided to at least one of the first mobile device and the second mobile device.

Abstract: A calendar event that is addressed to a plurality of recipients is generated. At least one of the plurality of recipients is designated as a first annotation recipient. A first annotation is associated with the calendar event, the first annotation addressed to the first annotation recipient.

Abstract: A chest tube placement apparatus is provided that has an elongate body with a rigid tip that is disposed within the interior of a flexible chest tube and an inflatable member mounted to the body is inflated and the apparatus is then inserted in a prepared location in the chest wall of a patient. The body of the apparatus has at least one axial material transfer channel with a tip port that permits the injection of anesthetic or the aspiration of gases or liquids at the tip. The body also has a light and video camera and display to allow the visualization of the internal structures of the patient during chest tube placement. Once placed and the fluids and gases aspirated, the inflatable member is deflated and the apparatus is removed from the interior of the placed chest tube.

Abstract: A method and computer program product for receiving notification of a first user response message concerning an email message received from a sender; receiving notification of a second user response message concerning the email message received from the sender; and providing the first and second users with one or more statistics concerning the email message.

Abstract: A colored contact lens having a transparent body with a concave surface and a convex surface. A first colored material layered externally on one of the surfaces of the lens. A second colored material is layered externally on the lens and is arranged relative to the first colored layer of material so as to provide an inversion marker when viewed from the concave side of the contact lens whereby enabling the wearer of the contact lens to properly install the lens.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of forming layers of either GaAs or germanium materials such as SiGe. The germanium material, for example, may be epitaxially grown on a GaAs surface. Layer transfer is used to transfer the germanium material, along with some residual GaAs, to a receiver substrate. The residual GaAs may be then removed by selective etching, with the boundary between the GaAs and the germanium material providing an etch stop.

Abstract: There is described an optical connector comprising a casing having a hollow body and at least one aperture at one end thereof, at least one optical fiber having an outer surface and a fiber end and extending inside the hollow body of the casing along a longitudinal direction thereof, a connector assembly supporting the at least one optical fiber in the casing and aligning the fiber end with the at least one aperture, and an optical monitoring device comprising at least one photodetector in proximity to the fiber end of the at least one optical fiber and adapted to detect naturally leaked light from the fiber end. An optical monitoring device and a method for monitoring optical power in an optical connector are also described.

Abstract: A print pad has a nearly spherical tip section having a first radius. A partially spherical first midsection is behind the tip section, the first midsection having a radius less that the radius of the tip section. A frustoconical second midsection is behind the first midsection. A bell shaped third midsection is behind the second midsection, and a frustoconical base is behind the third midsection.

Abstract: A photovoltaic device comprises an interface (8) between a layer of Group III-V material (3) and a layer of Group IV material (1) with a thin silicon diffusion barrier (6) provided at or near the interface. The silicon barrier controls the diffusion of Group V atoms into the Group IV material, which is doped n-type thereby. The n-type doped region can provide the p-n junction of a solar cell in the Group IV material with superior solar cell properties. It can also provide a tunnel diode in contact with a p-type region of the III-V material, which tunnel diode is also useful in solar cells. In another aspect, a multijunction photovoltaic device is provided in which there are at least a first light-absorbing layer (111) of SiGe or SiGeSn and a second light-absorbing layer (112) of SiGeSn, both layers being lattice-matched to GaAs.

Abstract: Embodiments presented herein provide techniques for generating a collage of multimedia (e.g., visual and auditory media) based on data associated with a user. The collage may be used as an audio/visual messaging sharing vehicle. A platform engine receives user profile information and a selection of a performance mode from a client device. The platform engine generates a set of calls for user action prompts (e.g., questions or other requests for input) based on the selected performance mode and user information. The platform engine sends the set of prompts to the client device, and upon receiving responses to the prompts from the client device, the platform engine correlates the responses and the user profile information with media items in the media library. Based on the correlation, the platform engine generates the multimedia collage and sends the collage to the client device.

Abstract: An email activity pattern of a user is analyzed. A time probability for the user to act on an email sent to the user is determined based upon, at least in part, the email activity pattern of the user.

Abstract: A process for the disposal of oil sands tailings is provided, comprising: optionally diluting the tailings with sufficient water to yield a tailings feed having a solids content in the range of about 18 wt % to about 36 wt %; adding one or both of a coagulant and a flocculant to the tailings feed to form a centrifuge feed; centrifuging the centrifuge feed to produce a centrifuge cake having a solids content of at least about 50% and a centrate having a solids content of less than about 3 wt %; and introducing the centrifuge cake into an overburden containment structure comprised of oil sand overburden, said overburden containment structure comprising a least one trench for holding the centrifuge cake, or into a deep disposal site for additional dewatering of the centrifuge cake through self-weight consolidation and creep.

Abstract: A method and computer program product for receiving a join request, from a requestor, to join an online conversation in which an online user of an instant messaging system is participating. A notification is provided to the online user that the requester would like to join the online conversation.

Abstract: A method and computer program product for managing interruptions including defining an interruption control initiation trigger and defining an interruption control release trigger. An interruption control period is initiated based upon, at least in part, the interruption control initiation trigger. The interruption control period is terminated based upon, at least in part, the interruption control release trigger.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving an indication of an email being generated by a composer for at least one recipient. The email includes a link to a piece of content on a remote resource and the at least one recipient does not have sufficient rights to access the remote resource. The recipient may be allowed to access the remote resource via the link using the rights of the composer.