Abstract: A data retention event preparation/recovery system includes a chassis, a plurality of NAND subsystems included in the chassis, and a data retention event preparation/recovery subsystem that is included in the chassis and coupled to the plurality of NAND subsystems. The data retention event preparation/recovery subsystem determines that the plurality of NAND subsystems will experience a data retention event and, in response, identifies a first subset of the plurality of NAND subsystems that exceed an error threshold, identifies at least one overprovisioned block in the plurality of NAND subsystem, copies data that is stored on the first subset of the plurality of NAND subsystems to the at least one overprovisioned block in the plurality of NAND subsystems, and power offs the plurality of NAND subsystems to begin the data retention event.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: using a client application executing on a user device, receiving a digital image of a physical object; generating, by the client application, a particular GTIF product-token associated with the digital image of the physical object; determining whether the particular GTIF product-token, associated with the digital image, matches a particular pair of a set of GTIF product-token pairs; wherein the set of GTIF product-token pairs comprises one or more of: a pair comprising a known GTIF product-token and a location data determined for a location of a user device, or others; in response to determining that the particular GTIF product-token matches the particular pair, determining particular additional content based on the particular pair, and displaying the particular additional content on the user device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the use an ERK1/2 inhibitor in combination with a SHP2 inhibitor for treating cancer, specifically solid tumors.

Abstract: The present technology is directed to thrusting rails for launch vehicles, and associated systems and methods. Certain embodiments of the thrusting rails can include a first rail housing portion having a cavity and a second rail housing portion having a projection positioned at least partially within the cavity. The rails can include a bellows positioned within the cavity and an elongated tube positioned within the bellows. The elongated tube can include a vent opening in a lateral wall of the elongated tube. A shield can be positioned between the vent opening at the bellows and a sleeve can be positioned within the elongated tube. The sleeve can be constructed from a fibrous material and positioned to retain an ordnance within the elongated tube.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: using a client application executing on a user device, generating a user interface configured to receive one or more user characteristics; wherein the one or more user characteristics have been associated with one or more corresponding graph of transform invariant features product-tokens (GTIF product-tokens); receiving, by the client application executing on the user device, via the user interface, a particular characteristic of the one or more user characteristics; determining, by the client application, a particular GTIF product-token associated with the particular characteristic of the one or more user characteristics; determining whether the particular GTIF product-token, associated with the particular characteristic, matches a particular pair of a set of GTIF product-token pairs; in response to determining that the particular GTIF product-token matches the particular pair, determining particular additional content based on the particular pair

Abstract: An embodiment for a method of cost-aware tiering for data storage. The embodiment may detect data to be stored in one or more storage systems and gathering access and usage information. The embodiment may maintain a first data structure including periods of activity below a defined threshold for the detected data, and a common data structure to identify and track application-wide data patterns. The embodiment may gather static pricing information and context pricing information for the one or more storage systems and calculate a tiering threshold corresponding to a continuous period of activity below a second defined threshold required for which local storage costs exceed a tiering cost. The embodiment may calculate for inactive data segments, probabilities of the inactive data segments remaining inactive for a duration that exceeds the calculated tiering threshold. The embodiment may calculate a risk score and generate a tiering list for storing the data.

Abstract: Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. In embodiment, the imaging signal transmitter and imaging sensor are offset from a center axis of the medical imaging system such that the portable medical imaging system is operable to capture an enlarged field of view.

Abstract: A method for three-dimensional (3D) image calibration for a spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) system, the OCT system including a scanning arrangement for laterally scanning a sample light beam across a surface of a sample, an optical detection system for detecting light reflected back from the sample to obtain an optical image of the sample, and a reference light beam, the OCT system generating axially resolved optical information from the sample as the sample light beam is scanned laterally across the sample using optical path length differences (OPLD) between the reference light beam and the sample light beam, the method including: providing a calibration sample having a substrate having laterally arranged structural elements providing optical contrast, the structural elements having at least one of known dimensions or known position values on the substrate; scanning, using a first set of scanner parameters for the scanning arrangement, the sample light beam.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to using 3-iodopropyl-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl or 3-bromopropyl-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl as linking groups for generating labeled conjugates. In certain embodiments, disclosure relates to using 3-iodopropyl-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl or 3-bromo-propyl-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl as linking groups for generating labeled polysaccharide conjugates or derivatives. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of generating radionuclides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition that includes a poly(hydroxy)urethane (PHU) foam, a phase change material (PCM), and a solid additive, where the PHU foam includes a plurality of voids, at least a portion of the voids contain the PCM and the solid additive, and the composition is capable of being repeatedly cycled through a temperature range, resulting in the PCM cycling between a solid phase and a liquid phase. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the PCM may include at least one of a hydrated salt, a paraffin wax, a sugar alcohol, a fatty acid, and/or a eutectic mixture.

Abstract: Tissue processing techniques are described involving association of tissue with a form under pressure to more precisely adapt the crosslinked tissue to the form. Pressure can be applied through holding of the issue on a porous form with suction on the form maintain tight adherence of the tissue on the form. In some embodiments, the tissue on the form is placed with the crosslinking solution in a bag that is then vacuum sealed to have the evacuated bag hold the tissue on the form. Whether or not the tissue is crosslinked on a form, glutaraldehyde can be used for crosslinking in a substantially unpolymerized state to achieve distinct crosslinked tissue properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treatment of neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia induced neuropathic pain by use of patches, simultaneously, on the top and the bottom of a foot of an individual where the patches contain a formulation topically applied to the skin of the foot.

Abstract: An interface for positive pressure therapy includes a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly. The mask assembly comprises a seal member that has an upper portion movably connected to an integrated lower portion, wherein the upper portion rolls during hinging movement of the upper portion relative to the lower portion. The headgear assembly allows connection to the mask assembly in a direction substantially normal to a direction of strap tension. The connection port assembly includes a swivel elbow with a valve member that controls flow through a port that opens toward the user.

Abstract: A synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for a flight vehicle may include an elongate phased array antenna oriented with a long axis in an elevation direction. The elevation direction is normal to a direction of flight of the flight vehicle. A transmitter is coupled to the elongate phased array antenna, and a receiver is coupled to the elongate phased array antenna. A controller is coupled to the transmitter and receiver and is configured to generate temporally alternating sets of receive beams for respective swaths to be used to form a SAR image across a surface below the flight vehicle. The same center frequency is used to create consistent SARs for all swaths, allowing for coherent combination between subsequent passes over the same swath.

Abstract: A method and system for generating data indicative of a relationship representation in a digital environment operating on a user device using a system. A controller receives a request for relationship data associated with given data item in a plurality of data items and obtains at least one other data item of the plurality of data items based on the relationship data associated with the given data item. The controller generates data indicative of the relationship representation, the data indicative of the relationship representation having variable dimensions on a display of the user device. The data includes data representing a first portion comprising a representation of at least the given data item, a second portion comprising a representation of the at least one other data item of the plurality of data items, and an indication of the relationship between the given data item and the at least one other data item of the plurality of data items.

Abstract: A method for recycling lithium from an input material comprising lithium and one or more transition metals, comprising the steps of: contacting said input material with a leaching medium comprising an organic acid; leaching lithium from the input material to form a leachate comprising an organic lithium salt; and electrolytically converting the organic lithium salt into an inorganic lithium salt in an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutically acceptable topical formulations having enhanced potency in the alleviation of pain. Such formulations can be useful in the treatment of conditions such as back, skeletal, and joint pain, where the pharmaceutically acceptable topical formulations are applied topically to the site of pain.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides fragrance compositions having an olfactive profile that changes with time. The fragrance compositions include at least two contrasting perfume accords. The at least two contrasting perfume accords provide an olfactory modulating effect, such that the fragrance compositions deliver a desirable scent with increased perceived intensity and improved longevity of perception.

Abstract: A method of fixating bones for fusion includes positioning an implant guide sleeve at a first bone and a second bone and across a separation between the first bone from the second bone. The method further includes using the implant guide sleeve to guide creation of a first implant hole in the first bone and to guide creation of a second implant hole in the second bone, aligning an inserter, operatively connected to an implant, with the implant guide sleeve, and advancing the inserter, relative to the implant guide sleeve, to position the implant in contact with the first bone and the second bone with the implant bridging between the first bone and the second bone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to acoustic panels, for example, suitable for use in a ceiling to control sound. The present disclosure relates more particularly to an acoustic ceiling panel including an acoustic substrate formed of a porous material having an air flow resistivity of at least 300 kPa*s/m2. The acoustic substrate includes an upper face and a lower face with a pattern of perforations formed therein, where the pattern of perforations covers at least 6% of the area of the lower face. The acoustic ceiling panel also includes a backing layer disposed over the upper face of the acoustic substrate and a veil disposed over the lower face.