Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology that writes a block of data addressed within a host managed cache region into a set of multi-level non-volatile memory (NVM) cells organized into a dynamic single level cell buffer region, that writes a block of data addressed outside the host managed cache region into the set of multi-level NVM cells organized into a static single level cell buffer region, and automatically writes the contents of the static single level cell buffer region into the dynamic multi-level NVM media region. The host manage cache region comprises a set of dynamic single level NVM cells within the dynamic multi-level NVM media region, and the multi-level NVM cells are to be dynamically convertible into and from single NVM cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses, systems, and methods involving a spotter for depositing a substance on a submerged surface. The spotter comprises an outlet cavity defined at least in part by a spotting orifice, a first opening, and a second opening. The spotter also comprises a first conduit fluidly coupled to the first opening and a second conduit fluidly coupled to the second opening. The spotter is adapted so that fluid flowing through the first conduit and the second conduit is communicated among the first opening, the second opening, and a submerged deposition surface when the sealing orifice is sealed against the submerged deposition surface to form a deposition spot on the submerged deposition surface. The submerged deposition surface is within a liquid such that the liquid covers the deposition spot upon removal of the orifice from the deposition surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses, systems, and methods involving a spotter apparatus for depositing a substance from a carrier fluid onto a deposition surface in an ordered array. The spotter apparatus includes a loading surface, including a first well and a second well, and a different outlet surface, including a first opening and a second opening, where a first microconduit fluidly couples the first well with the first opening and a second microconduit fluidly couples the second well with the second opening. An overlay is sealed to the outlet surface and penetrated by a deposition channel that is situated to communicate carrier fluid among the first opening, the second opening, and the deposition surface when the overlay is pressed against the deposition surface.

Abstract: An implant having an adhesive structure comprising a planar surface having two sides and rectangular cuboid-based protrusions having pyramidal tips extending from at least one of said sides, optionally having a porous basic supporting structure, and methods of making and using such implants.

Abstract: A method of measuring a subject's strength of associations of multidimensional traits involving each of a first pair of first and second categories with each of a second pair of third and fourth categories includes selecting a first target concept for the first category and a second target concept for the second category and selecting a first trait for the third category and, for the fourth category, a plurality of alternative traits to provide a basis for contrasting with the first trait. The method further includes having the subject respond to a first set of trials in a first manner when there is presented an exemplar of either the first category or the third category and in a second manner when there is presented an exemplar of either the second category or the fourth category and presenting the subject with a first series of exemplars in the first set of trials, the first series including exemplars in all four categories.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology to determine a programmable eviction ratio associated with a storage device and convert a portion of a single-level cell region in the storage device into a multi-level cell region in accordance with the programmable eviction ratio. In one example, the amount of the portion converted into the multi-level cell region varies gradually as a function of percent capacity filled in the storage device.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology that writes a block of data addressed within a host managed cache region into a set of multi-level non-volatile memory (NVM) cells organized into a dynamic single level cell buffer region, that writes a block of data addressed outside the host managed cache region into the set of multi-level NVM cells organized into a static single level cell buffer region, and automatically writes the contents of the static single level cell buffer region into the dynamic multi-level NVM media region. The host manage cache region comprises a set of dynamic single level NVM cells within the dynamic multi-level NVM media region, and the multi-level NVM cells are to be dynamically convertible into and from single NVM cells.

Abstract: An apparatus is described that includes a solid state drive having non volatile buffer memory and non volatile primary storage memory. The non volatile buffer memory is to store less bits per cell than the non volatile primary storage memory. The solid state drive includes a controller to flush the buffer in response to a buffer flush command received from a host. The controller is to cause the solid state drive to service read/write requests that are newly received from the host in between flushes of smaller portions of the buffer's content that are performed to service the buffer flush command.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses, systems, and methods involving a spotter apparatus for depositing a substance from a carrier fluid onto a deposition surface in an ordered array, the spotter apparatus comprising a loading surface including a first well and a second well; and a different outlet surface, including a first opening and a second opening, where a first microconduit fluidly couples the first well with the first opening and a second microconduit fluidly couples the second well with the second opening. An overlay is sealed to the outlet surface and penetrated by a deposition channel that is situated to communicate carrier fluid among the first opening, the second opening, and the deposition surface when the overlay is pressed against the deposition surface.

Abstract: A versioning system for network state of a network includes: a server, configured to execute a versioning controller, the versioning controller being configured to communicate with a plurality of data plane devices of the network and store a plurality of network states in a local non-transitory memory corresponding to the server, wherein the plurality of network states stored in the local non-transitory memory include a current authoritative network state and a plurality of previous network states each corresponding to a modification of a flow within the network; and the plurality of data plane devices, configured to notify the server of flow modifications made by respective data plane devices and to receive the current authoritative network state from the server.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses, systems, and methods involving a spotter apparatus for depositing a substance from a carrier fluid onto a deposition surface in an ordered array, the spotter apparatus comprising a loading surface including a first well and a second well; and a different outlet surface, including a first opening and a second opening, where a first microconduit fluidly couples the first well with the first opening and a second microconduit fluidly couples the second well with the second opening. An overlay is sealed to the outlet surface and penetrated by a deposition channel that is situated to communicate carrier fluid among the first opening, the second opening, and the deposition surface when the overlay is pressed against the deposition surface.

Abstract: A cloud-based method, a behavioral analysis system, and a cloud-based security system can include a plurality of nodes communicatively coupled to one or more users, wherein the plurality of nodes each perform inline monitoring for one of the one or more users for security comprising malware detection and preclusion; and a behavioral analysis system communicatively coupled to the plurality of nodes, wherein the behavioral analysis system performs offline analysis for any suspicious content from the one or more users which is flagged by the plurality of nodes; wherein the plurality of nodes each comprise a set of known malware signatures for the inline monitoring that is periodically updated by the behavioral analysis system based on the offline analysis for the suspicious content.

Abstract: A polydioxanone film comprising substantially cylindrical polydioxanone pillars on at least one side thereof, said pillars having diameters from about 0.2 ?m to about 3 ?m, and heights from about 2 ?m to about 20 ?m from the surface of the film, a process for adsorbing proteins using the film and medical devices incorporating the film.

Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with a textured pattern within an optic zone and an ophthalmic lens with a textured pattern within the optic zone.

Abstract: A laminate and process of making the laminate is disclosed comprising: a surgical mesh having first and second surfaces; and an adhesive structure having adhesive and non-adhesive surfaces, wherein the non-adhesive surface of the adhesive structure is laminated to at least one of said first and second surfaces of said surgical mesh, and the adhesive surface of said adhesive structure has protrusions extending therefrom comprising a resin having a Young's modulus of greater than 17 MPa, which protrusions are of sufficiently low diameter to promote adhesion by increasing physical attractive forces between the adhesive structure and a target surface, as measured by shear adhesion.

Abstract: A system that includes a recorder that records information of a flow table of at least one network device in a network by capturing information regarding the flow table that is transmitted to and from the network device, wherein the network device receives and forwards incoming packet data over the network, and the flow table is used to determine how each incoming packet is handled by the network device; an analyzer that analyzes state changes in the network and manages a network state; and a restorer that, when a type of failure occurs in the network, recovers the network state by restoring at least a portion of the flow table using the recorded information of the flow table and based on the type of failure event that has occurred.

Abstract: A cloud-based method, a behavioral analysis system, and a cloud-based security system can include a plurality of nodes communicatively coupled to one or more users, wherein the plurality of nodes each perform inline monitoring for one of the one or more users for security comprising malware detection and preclusion; and a behavioral analysis system communicatively coupled to the plurality of nodes, wherein the behavioral analysis system performs offline analysis for any suspicious content from the one or more users which is flagged by the plurality of nodes; wherein the plurality of nodes each comprise a set of known malware signatures for the inline monitoring that is periodically updated by the behavioral analysis system based on the offline analysis for the suspicious content.

Abstract: A system and method of access control and tracking capabilities of programmable switches are described. A system and associated method include an access controller component and a tracker component. The access controller component defines access control rights for a user in a flow of a programmable switch in a network. The access control rights are determined by access control table information and an associated bit-array based flow-level role data structure built by a controller network operator. The tracker component authorizes and permits the user to modify the flow according to a flow modification request, which is based upon information in the access control table information and the associated bit-array based flow-level role data structure for the user. A notification component of a programmable switch notifies the controller of the network about the modification request to the flow.

Abstract: A cloud-based method, a behavioral analysis system, and a cloud-based security system can include a plurality of nodes communicatively coupled to one or more users, wherein the plurality of nodes each perform inline monitoring for one of the one or more users for security comprising malware detection and preclusion; and a behavioral analysis system communicatively coupled to the plurality of nodes, wherein the behavioral analysis system performs offline analysis for any suspicious content from the one or more users which is flagged by the plurality of nodes; wherein the plurality of nodes each comprise a set of known malware signatures for the inline monitoring that is periodically updated by the behavioral analysis system based on the offline analysis for the suspicious content.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spotter device and methods for the formation of microassays, biochips, biosensors, and cell cultures. The spotter may be used to deposit highly concentrated spots of protein or other materials on a microarray slide, wafer, or other surface. It may also be used to perform various chemistry steps on the same spots. The spotter increases the surface density of substances at each spot by directing a flow the desired substance (or a solution thereof) over the spot area until surface saturation is accomplished. The spotter may be loaded by well plate handling equipment. The spotter uses wells, microfluidic conduits, and orifices to deposit proteins, other biomolecules, or chemicals on a spot on, a separate surface. Each orifice is connected to two wells via microconduits. When the spotter contacts a surface, a seal is formed between the orifices and the surface. The same or different substances may be flowed across each orifice. Any number of orifices may be incorporated into a spotter.