Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide methods and systems for routing data, message, and register access transactions through common ports in an on-chip interface interconnect module while supporting Quality of Service (QoS) and maintaining fair data throughput. In one implementation, a System on Chip system includes an AXI interconnect module to route data, message, and register access transactions via common ports in the AXI interconnect module. The system may include at least one master circuit module configured to initiate data transaction, wherein the at least one master circuit module behaves as a slave to receive message transactions and register access transactions. The system may include at least one slave circuit module configured to respond to data transactions, wherein the at least one slave circuit module behaves as a master to initiate message transactions. The system may use QoS signaling as a priority indicator to prioritize the transactions.

Abstract: A buffer layer is provided that can be fabricated over an OLED without the use of any oxygen-containing gas. The buffer layer reduces the possibility of damage to the underlying OLED due to use of oxygen-containing materials during deposition of subsequent barrier layers, and thereby allows for deposition of barrier layers without reducing the flexibility of the device.

Abstract: Inspection units and methods of inspecting objects for the presence of particle contamination. An object inside an inspection unit is exposed to ultraviolet radiation at a first wavelength and to ultraviolet radiation at a second wavelength that is less than the first wavelength. Fluorescence is emitted from particles on a surface of the object in response to the ultraviolet radiation at the first wavelength and in response to the ultraviolet radiation at the second wavelength, and is visible external of the inspection unit.

Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems, devices, and methods that include an organic high density interconnect structure and techniques for making the same. According to an example a method can include forming one or more low density buildup layers on a core, conductive interconnect material of the one or more low density buildup layers electrically and mechanically connected to conductive interconnect material of the core, forming one or more high density buildup layers on an exposed low density buildup layer of the one or more low density buildup layers, conductive interconnect material of the high density buildup layers electrically and mechanically connected to the conductive interconnect material of the one or more low density buildup layers, and forming another low density buildup layer on and around an exposed high density buildup layer of the one or more high density buildup layers.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a continuous anesthesia nerve conduction apparatus and method thereof, and more particularly to a method and system for use in administering a continuous flow or intermittent bolus of anesthetic agent to facilitate a continuous or prolonged nerve block. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a sheath having a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The sheath also includes an embedded conductive element for transmitting an electrical signal from a proximal portion of the sheath to a distal portion of the sheath. A cannula is arranged in the at least one lumen of the sheath and has a distal end protruding from a distal portion of the sheath. The cannula is electrically coupled to at least a portion of the embedded conductive element and is configured to provide nerve stimulation.

Abstract: A method and system for protecting video and image files processes from original files to detect skin tones of persons appearing in the media. Pixels determined to contain skin tones are blurred or blacked out, and the pixel locations and their original color values are stored in a metadata file. The metadata file is encrypted and stored with the redacted video file. Thereafter, when an authorized person wants to see an unredacted version of the video, the system decrypts the metadata and reconstituted the video, replacing the redacted pixels with their original color values, and inserting a unique watermark into the video that identifies the requesting person. The watermarked video is then provided to the requesting person.

Abstract: A mobility management entity to facilitate responses to service requests comprises a communication transceiver and a processing system. The communication transceiver is configured to transfer a plurality of requests for delivery to a network element. The processing system is configured to monitor response times of individual responses transmitted from the network element in response to the plurality of requests, process the response times to determine whether or not at least one of the response times exceeds a threshold value, and responsive to determining that at least one of the response times exceeds the threshold value, increase a capacity indicator that indicates an amount of loading on the mobility management entity.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that can help to select an enhancement mode for uplink coordinated multipoint (CoMP). An exemplary method involves: 9a) determining, from a plurality of possible communication types, a communication type of a communication associated with a first user equipment (UE), wherein the first UE is capable of uplink CoMP communication via an access network; (b) based at least in part on the determined communication type, selecting either a battery-saving mode or a throughput-enhancement mode as an uplink CoMP enhancement mode for the first UE; and (c) providing uplink CoMP service to the first UE according to the selected mode.

Abstract: A prosthesis can be configured to grasp intralumenal tissue when deployed within a body cavity and prevent axial flow of fluid around an exterior of the prosthesis. The prosthesis can include an expandable frame configured to radially expand and contract for deployment within the body cavity and a valve body. The expandable frame can include a frame body and a supplemental frame. The valve body can include a plurality of leaflets and one or more intermediate components. The one or more intermediate components can couple at least a portion of the leaflets to the expandable frame. The prosthesis can include an annular flap positioned around an exterior of the expandable frame.

Abstract: Graphics processing unit (GPU) performance and power efficiency is improved using machine learning to tune operating parameters based on performance monitor values and application information. Performance monitor values are processed using machine learning techniques to generate model parameters, which are used by a control unit within the GPU to provide real-time updates to the operating parameters. In one embodiment, a neural network processes the performance monitor values to generate operating parameters in real-time.

Abstract: An electronic interconnect may include a substrate. The substrate may include a passageway in the substrate. The passageway may extend from a first surface of the substrate toward a second surface of the substrate. The passageway may be closed at an end of the passageway. The electronic interconnect may include a plated through hole socket coupled to the passageway. The electronic interconnect may include a contact. The contact may include a pin. The pin may be configured to engage with the plated through hole socket. The electronic interconnect may include a solder ball. The solder ball may be coupled to the plated through hole socket.

Abstract: Revocable biometric-based keys for digital signing are provided by, in part, generating a revocable public key at a secure device and transmitting the public key to a registration system for registration to facilitate linking the public key to the secure device user's identity for use in accessing a protected resource. Generating the revocable public key may include generating a salt, storing the salt on the secure device, and temporarily obtaining, by the secure device, biometric data of the user of the secure device. The biometric data is obtained from user biometrics, and the temporarily obtaining is absent storing the biometric data in persistent storage. A public and private key pair is generated at the secure device based, at least in part, on the stored salt and the user's temporarily obtained biometric data.

Abstract: A fuel cell system and method of operating the same, the system including: a fuel cell stack and a reaction zone configured to receive a fuel/air mixture; an electromagnetic induction glow plug configured to heat the fuel/air mixture; and an alternating current (AC) generator configured to provide an AC voltage to the glow plug. The glow plug includes a housing extending outside of the hotbox, a heating element disposed in the housing, and a coil coiled around the housing, electrically connected to the AC generator, and configured to inductively heat the heating element.

Abstract: RNA virus vectors comprising a gene encoding the DNA-dependent activator of interferon-regulatory factors (DAI) protein, and optionally further comprising a gene encoding the receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 3 (RIPK3) may be used therapeutically to induce cell death, as well as an inflammatory immune response, against tumors and virally-infected cells.

Abstract: An electrowetting display device comprises electrowetting pixels. Each of the electrowetting pixels includes a hydrophobic layer portion disposed on a first electrode, an electrolyte solution overlying the hydrophobic layer, and a thin film transistor (TFT) that is switched on to select each of the electrowetting pixels using active matrix addressing, wherein the TFT is in electrical contact with the first electrode. The electrowetting display further includes a second electrode in electrical contact with the electrowetting pixels, and a reset control circuit in electrical contact with the second electrode to provide a reset pulse in unison to the electrowetting pixels.

Abstract: Application metadata for computer applications can be retrieved, with the metadata corresponding to metadata for an online application store from which the applications are available. Computer-readable application clusters can be generated. Each of the application clusters can indicate that applications in the cluster are supported by an associated set of one or more platforms for the cluster. The generating of the clusters can include analyzing the application metadata, such as by performing pattern matching on natural language data. Results for application queries for applications supported by a specified computer platform can be limited to listings of applications in one or more of the clusters whose associated set of one or more platforms includes the specified platform.

Abstract: A hashing scheme includes a cache-friendly, latchless, non-blocking dynamically resizable hash index with constant-time lookup operations that is also amenable to fast lookups via remote memory access. Specifically, the hashing scheme provides each of the following features: latchless reads, fine grained lightweight locks for writers, non-blocking dynamic resizability, cache-friendly access, constant-time lookup operations, amenable to remote memory access via RDMA protocol through one sided read operations, as well as non-RDMA access.

Abstract: The invention provides ethylene-based composition comprising a blend of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram; a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and, optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Instrument transformer for power grid conductor includes: a current sensing device having a secondary coil winding through which a power grid primary conductor is capable of extending and connecting to a primary conductor connector, a first low voltage (LV) lead connected to the secondary coil winding and a LV connector, and a first high voltage (HV) lead connected between the primary conductor connector and a HV connector, the voltage sensing device having a core with a primary coil winding, a second HV lead connected between a HV connector and primary coil winding, a grounding conductor connected between the primary coil winding and an output terminal, a second LV lead connected between a LV connector and output terminal, wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are electrically connected via HV and LV connectors, and wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are separable when corresponding HV and LV connectors are disconnected.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an SCR injection system is disclosed. The method includes operating a pump, and measuring a first pressure drop value in the SCR injection system during actuation of a reductant injector. A second pressure drop value in the SCR injection system is measured during a further actuation of the reductant injector. It is determined to perform a deposit mitigation strategy based on the first pressure drop value and the second pressure drop value.