Abstract: Scalable data storage techniques are described. In one or more implementations, data is obtained by one or more computing devices that describes fault domains in a storage hierarchy and available storage resources in a data storage pool. Operational characteristics are ascertained, by the one or more computing devices, of devices associated with the available storage resources within one or more levels of the storage hierarchy. Distribution of metadata is assigned by the one or more computing devices to one or more particular data storage devices within the data storage pool based on the described fault domains and the ascertained operational characteristics of devices within one or more levels of the storage hierarchy.

Abstract: Peering within a mobile network is facilitated. In one example, a method includes: generating, by a requesting device including a processor, a peer group between the requesting device and at least one target device over a wireless communication network. The method also includes obtaining virtual access, by the requesting device, to an aspect of the target device based on the generating, wherein the generating is based on successful authentication of the requesting device and the target device. The method also includes displaying, by the requesting device, information indicative of the aspect of the service to which the target device is subscribed. In some cases, the aspect of the target device includes a service to which the target device is subscribed. The service can share data retrieved at a location of the target device with the requesting device.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to a service compiler component and service controller for Open Systems Interconnection (“OSI”) communication model layer 4 through layer 7 services in a cloud computing system. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, the service compiler component can receive compiler data associated with a new service. The service compiler component also can analyze the compiler data at least to determine at least one virtual network function (“VNF”) to be used to instantiate the new service. The service compiler also can generate a template for the new service.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to avoiding registration storms for Open Systems Interconnection (“OSI”) communication model layers 4-7 services in a cloud computing system. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a traffic distribution system can receive a connection request from a device. The traffic distribution system also can send the connection request to a site. The site can include a virtual call session control function (“V-CSCF”). The site also can include a state persistence database. The V-CSCF can cause a registration state associated with the device to be stored in the state persistence database. The registration state can be replicated to one or more further persistence databases that operate within one or more further sites.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a cloud computing system can include a hardware resource and a Network Platform as a Service (“NPaaS”) layer. The NPaaS layer can expose a cloud service for use by a service that operates within at least one of layer 4 through layer 7 of the Open Systems Interconnection (“OSI”) communication model. The cloud service can include a database service, an application container service, a resource broker service, a load balancer service, a domain name system (“DNS”) service, a state persistence service, a probe service, or a combination thereof. The NPaaS also can receive a request for the cloud service, and in response to the request, can provide the cloud service.

Abstract: According to one aspect disclosed herein, a service centric virtual network function architecture can be used for development and deployment of services in a cloud computing system. The cloud computing system can include a plurality of compute resources and a plurality of memory resources. A portion of the plurality of memory resources can include virtual machine monitor instructions. The virtual machine monitor instructions can be executed by a first portion of the plurality of compute resources to perform operations. In particular, the virtual machine monitor instructions can be executed by the first portion of the plurality of compute resources to instantiate a virtual network function to be executed by a second portion of the plurality of compute resources. The virtual network function can include at least a portion of a decomposition of a physical network function that supports at least a portion of a telecommunications service.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to virtual zones for Open Systems Interconnection (“OSI”) communication model layers 4-7 services in a cloud computing system. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a cloud computing system can include a hardware resource and a virtual zone. The virtual zone can include a virtual network function (“VNF”) that is executable by the hardware resource. The VNF can support a service that operates within one of layers 4-7 of the OSI communication model. A computing system can detect new subscribers to the service within the virtual zone. The computing system also can determine that a capacity constraint exists within the virtual zone as a result of the new subscribers. The computing system also can home the new subscribers to the further virtual zone so that the further VNF can provide the service to the new subscribers.

Abstract: A method includes, at a customer premise equipment (CPE) device, accessing data descriptive of content available via a network coupled to a network interface of the CPE device. A plurality of rules are analyzed using a forward-inferencing rules engine to determine whether one or more of the rules are satisfied based on the data. The rules include at least one user-defined rule and at least one automatically generated rule, where the at least one automatically generated rule is automatically generated based on user history information. The method includes selecting particular content of the content available via the network for presentation via a display device.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for detecting the presence of a plurality of predetermined compounds in a sample using a plurality of tag moieties and at least one nanopore. This invention also provides methods for determining the quantity of each of a plurality of predetermined compounds in a sample using a plurality of tag moieties and at least one nanopore. This invention further provides methods for detecting interaction of at least two predetermined compounds using at least one tag moiety and at least one nanopore.

Abstract: This invention provides nucleoside polyphosphate analogs each of which comprises a tag comprising a plurality of Raman-scattering moieties; compounds comprising said nucleoside polyphosphate analogs; and methods for determining the sequence of a single-stranded DNA or RNA using said nucleoside polyphosphate analogs. This invention also provides methods for detecting the interaction of a plurality of predetermined compounds, at least one of which having attached thereto a tag comprising a plurality of Raman-scattering moieties.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate (102) with a cavity (112) formed therein for receiving a semiconductor die. In examples, the semiconductor die is a controller die (114). The controller die (114) may be electrically connected to the substrate (102) with electrical traces (120) which may be formed for example by printing. After the controller die (114) is electrically connected to the substrate (102), one or more memory die (150) may be affixed to the substrate (102), over the cavity (112) and controller die (114).

Abstract: Approaches for providing a fin field effect transistor device (FinFET) with a planar block area to enable variable fin pitch and width are disclosed. Specifically, approaches are provided for forming a plurality of fins patterned from a substrate, the plurality of fins comprising: a first set of fins having a variable pitch and a variable width; and a second set of fins having a variable pitch and a uniform width, wherein the first set of fins is adjacent the second set of fins. In one approach, the first set of fins is patterned from the planar block area, which is formed over the substrate, and the second set of fins is formed using a sidewall image transfer (SIT) process.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including alternating stepped semiconductor die stacks to allow for large numbers of semiconductor die to be provided within a semiconductor device using short wire bonds.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for attaching nanopore-detectable tags to nucleotides. The disclosure also provides methods for sequencing nucleic acids using the disclosed tagged nucleotides.

Abstract: Implementations of power management in a device are described. The device includes a power driver configured to manage power supply to one or more components in system-on-chip (SOC) hardware. The device further includes power subsystems configured as drivers for controlling the components of the SOC hardware and a user interface configured to receive a selected power mode as an input and identify profiles of one or more applications being executed in the device. Based on the selected power mode, the power driver directs the power subsystems to change a mode of operation of at least one component determined from the profiles of the one or more applications being executed.

Abstract: P-type metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (pMOSFET's), semiconductor devices comprising the pMOSFET's, and methods of forming pMOSFET's are provided. The pMOSFET's include a silicon-germanium (SiGe) film that has a lower interface in contact with a semiconductor substrate and an upper surface, and the SiGe film has a graded boron doping profile where boron content increases upwardly over a majority of the width of boron-doped SiGe film between the lower interface of the SiGe film and the upper surface of the SiGe film.

Abstract: Approaches for providing a fin field effect transistor device (FinFET) with a planar block area to enable variable fin pitch and width are disclosed. Specifically, approaches are provided for forming a plurality of fins patterned from a substrate, the plurality of fins comprising: a first set of fins having a variable pitch and a variable width; and a second set of fins having a variable pitch and a uniform width, wherein the first set of fins is adjacent the second set of fins. In one approach, the first set of fins is patterned from the planar block area, which is formed over the substrate, and the second set of fins is formed using a sidewall image transfer (SIT) process.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including alternating stepped semiconductor die stacks to allow for large numbers of semiconductor die to be provided within a semiconductor device using short wire bonds.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate (102) with a cavity (112) formed therein for receiving a semiconductor die. In examples, the semiconductor die is a controller die (114). The controller die (114) may be electrically connected to the substrate (102) with electrical traces (120) which may be formed for example by printing. After the controller die (114) is electrically connected to the substrate (102), one or more memory die (150) may be affixed to the substrate (102), over the cavity (112) and controller die (114).

Abstract: A method, computer-readable storage device, and an apparatus for reducing power consumption in a wireless network are disclosed. For example, the method performs an analysis of a usage pattern for a cell site, determines whether a threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption based on the analysis of the usage pattern, and reduces the power consumption when the threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption.