Abstract: A circuit includes a first voltage divider having a set of most significant bit (MSB) outputs each representative of a value of a MSB portion of a digital code. The circuit also includes a second voltage divider having a first upper voltage input configured to couple to a first one of a first pair of outputs of the set of MSB outputs, and a first lower voltage input configured to couple to a second one of the first pair of outputs of the set of MSB outputs. The circuit also includes a third voltage divider having a second upper voltage input configured to couple to a first one of a second pair of outputs of the set of MSB outputs, and a second lower voltage input configured to couple to a second one of the second pair of outputs of the set of MSB outputs.

Abstract: Techniques are described for performing a read scan process on a non-volatile memory system in order to determine memory blocks that may have a high bit error rate, where if such blocks are found they can be refreshed. Rather than work through the blocks of a memory system sequentially based on the physical block addresses, the memory system maintains a measure of data quality, such as an estimated or average bit error rate, for multi-block groups. For example, the groups can correspond to regions of memory die in the system. The groups are ranked by their data quality, with the groups being scanned in order of the data quality. The blocks within a group can also be ranked, based on factors such as the program/erase count.

Abstract: A battery array frame according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a frame body, and a thermal fin including a body embedded in the frame body and a leg that extends outside of the frame body. The thermal fin is flexible between a first position in which the leg is spaced farther from a surface of the frame body and a second position in which the leg is spaced closer to the surface of the frame body.

Abstract: A device includes an elongated hollow member having an open distal end for receiving tissue therein and at least one exterior groove for loading at least one ligation band thereon. The device also includes a band deployment sleeve slidable over the exterior of the hollow member and configured to move from a radially expanded position to a radially contracted position in which, when the band deployment sleeve slides longitudinally over the hollow member, the distal portion engages the at least one ligation band. A closing sleeve slidable over the exterior of the band deployment sleeve is configured to constrain the distal portion from the radially expanded position into the radially contracted position. Retracting the closing sleeve proximally over the distal portion of the band deployment sleeve releases the distal portion from the radially contracted position into the radially expanded position.

Abstract: A dermo-epidermal suspension spray device, said device comprising: a refill capsule (H) to contain skin pieces, said refill capsule (H) placed inside a sample loader (B); a stirrer mechanism to be connected to said refill capsule (H/14/24) so that a solution of skin pieces and saline is continuously stirred to maintain a uniformly suspended solution or skin pieces and saline in a non-homogenous stirred manner; a nozzle (A) to spray said uniformly suspended solution from said refill capsule (H/14/24) onto a portion of a body where grafting is required; an actuator (D) to enable spraying of said uniformly suspended solution; and air container (G) to store compressed air, said air container (G) connected to said refill capsule (H) so that said compressed air is used for spraying said uniformly suspended solution of skin pieces and saline through said nozzle (A).

Abstract: An example method facilitates enabling Key Encryption Key (KEK) rotation for a running multi-tenant system without requiring system downtime or interruption. The example method facilitates decrypting a set of one or more DEKs using a preexisting KEK; using a new KEK to re-encode the DEKs using the new KEK, all while simultaneously enabling servicing of tenant requests. This is enabled in part, by strategic caching of tenant DEKs in a secure local memory, wherein the cached tenant DEKs are maintained in the clear and are readily accessible to running processes that are using the DEKs to decrypt and access tenant data, irrespective of the state of a background process used to implement the KEK rotation to the new KEK.

Abstract: A method, system, and program for enabling a user to select at least one portion of content in a currently displayed internet document in a web browser is disclosed. Search technologies are applied based upon portions of a web page, and highlights are generated on the fly on matching portions of content. The selection, searching and highlighting functionalities are enabled for the user without requiring the user to download and/or install custom software.

Abstract: Cord blood or peripheral blood NK cells are prepared from whole blood mononuclear cells without the need to isolate CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells or NK cells, and without the need for a feeder layer. Advantageously, the methods presented herein use an enrichment process that uses antiCD16 agonist antibodies, antiCD3 antibodies, and N-803. Moreover, contemplated processes are suitable for adaptation into a fully automated production process (GMP in a box).

Abstract: Cord blood or peripheral blood NK cells are prepared from whole blood mononuclear cells without the need to isolate CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells or NK cells, and without the need for a feeder layer. Advantageously, the methods presented herein use an enrichment process that uses antiCD16 agonist antibodies, antiCD3 antibodies, and N-803. Moreover, contemplated processes are suitable for adaptation into a fully automated production process (GMP in a box).

Abstract: Cytokine induced memory like (CIML) NK cells with enhanced cytotoxicity are presented. Most typically, the CIML NK cells are derived from a mononuclear cell fraction of peripheral blood or cord blood. In further contemplated aspects, the CIML NK cells are expanded and induced in a contained and automated production environment that substantially reduces operational complexity and production cost.

Abstract: Cytokine induced memory like (CIML) NK cells with enhanced cytotoxicity are presented. Most typically, the CIML NK cells are derived from a mononuclear cell fraction of peripheral blood or cord blood. In further contemplated aspects, the CIML NK cells are expanded and induced in a contained and automated production environment that substantially reduces operational complexity and production cost.

Abstract: Systems and methods for Deep Learning techniques based multi-purpose conversational agents for processing natural language queries. The traditional systems and methods provide for conversational systems for processing natural language queries but do not employ Deep Learning techniques, and thus are unable to process large number of intents. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for Deep Learning techniques based multi-purpose conversational agents for processing the natural language queries by defining and logically integrating a plurality of components comprising of multi-purpose conversational agents, identifying an appropriate agent to process one or more natural language queries by a High Level Intent Identification technique, predicting a probable user intent, classifying the query, and generate a set of responses by querying or updating one or more knowledge graphs.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a drug delivery system for anti-cancer compound and method of preparation thereof.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) includes a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) having a resistor network. The resistor network includes a first and second segments. The first segment includes a first switch coupled between a first supply voltage node and a first set of resistors. The second segment includes a second switch coupled between the first supply voltage node and a second set of resistors. The first segment includes a third switch coupled in series with a second resistor. The series-combination of the third switch and second resistor coupled in parallel with at least one resistor of the first set of resistors. The second segment includes a fourth switch coupled in series with a third resistor. The series-combination of the fourth switch and third resistor is coupled in parallel with at least one resistor of the second set of resistors.

Abstract: Spectroscopic chemical analysis methods and apparatus are disclosed which employ deep ultraviolet (e.g. in the 200 nm to 300 nm spectral range) electron beam pumped wide bandgap semiconductor lasers, incoherent wide bandgap semiconductor light emitting devices, and hollow cathode metal ion lasers to perform non-contact, non-invasive detection of unknown chemical analytes. These deep ultraviolet sources enable dramatic size, weight and power consumption reductions of chemical analysis instruments. In some embodiments, Raman spectroscopic detection methods and apparatus use ultra-narrow-band angle tuning filters, acousto-optic tuning filters, and temperature tuned filters to enable ultra-miniature analyzers for chemical identification. In some embodiments Raman analysis is conducted along with photoluminescence spectroscopy (i.e. fluorescence and/or phosphorescence spectroscopy) to provide high levels of sensitivity and specificity in the same instrument.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to remote touch detection. In some examples, a first electronic device obtains first image data and second image data about an input, and performs an operation based on the input in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more criteria is met based on the first image data and the second image data. In some examples, a first electronic device causes emission of infrared light by an infrared source of a second electronic device, obtains image data about an input, and performs an operation based on the input in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more criteria is met based on the image data.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. An implementation establishment system may receive a first message including a request method model and a template from a request processor. The implementation establishment system may generate at least one test API call based on the request method model and the template. The implementation establishment system may then transmit the at least one test API call to the request processor. The implementation establishment system may receive at least one response based on the at least one test API call from the request processor. The implementation establishment system may evaluate the at least one response. The implementation establishment system may generate a response notification based on the at least one response. The implementation establishment system may transmit the response notification to the request processor.

Abstract: A plastic shell such as an orthodontic aligner has an interior shape that substantially conforms to a current or future dental arch of a patient. The plastic shell includes a hollow feature comprising a cavity. The plastic shell additionally includes an object inserted into the cavity, wherein the object provides structural strength to the plastic shell at a location of the hollow feature and does not interfere with a fit of the plastic shell onto the dental arch of the patient.

Abstract: This invention discloses the creation of widgets that display portions of content. Using the teachings from this invention: an entity can create a widget to be programmatically embedded on any kind of a computing device such as a personal computer, or a mobile device. The widget is personalized for each individual user—both in appearance and in content. Users can choose which portions of content they want to see in their widget. Furthermore, the widget has the additional ability to be dynamically updated: including the ability to display content that had not even been created at the time of creation of the widget itself. Amongst other things—with embedded links in the widget, it is an attractive mechanism for content publishers to have ongoing engagement with users; and a powerful way for users to selectively and quickly view portions of content that they are most interested in.