Abstract: A radio tag comprising a first radio and a second radio and a method for providing a communications service are disclosed. For example, the method comprises entering, by a processor of the radio tag, an active state of the radio tag and activating the second radio when a wake-up signal is received, where the second radio draws power from a power source, transmitting, by the processor of the radio tag, data to a device or receiving the data from the device when the radio tag is in the active state, and deactivating, by the processor of the radio tag, the second radio and entering an idle state when the wake-up signal is no longer being received, where only the first radio draws power from the power source for listening for the wake-up signal in the idle state.

Abstract: A radio tag comprising a first radio and a second radio and a method for providing a communications service are disclosed. For example, the method comprises entering, by a processor of the radio tag, an active state of the radio tag and activating the second radio when a wake-up signal is received, where the second radio draws power from a power source, transmitting, by the processor of the radio tag, data to a device or receiving the data from the device when the radio tag is in the active state, and deactivating, by the processor of the radio tag, the second radio and entering an idle state when the wake-up signal is no longer being received, where only the first radio draws power from the power source for listening for the wake-up signal in the idle state.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte including a layer of LixPOy, free from nitrogen, with 3.6?x?6.3 and 1.5?y?4, and the ionic conductivity of which is greater than or equal to 10?5 S/cm. A microbattery including a layer of solid electrolyte.

Abstract: An automated apparatus for grinding an ice blade on an ice skate comprises a processor, an input device in communication with said processor, a skate holder, a non-contact measuring device in communication with said processor, and a grinding device in communication with said processor. The input device permits a user to select an ice blade grinding option. The skate holder releasably holds at least one said ice skate to said apparatus. The non-contact measuring device is configured to measure a three-dimensional (3D) shape of said ice blade. The grinding device is configured to perform a grinding action on said ice blade in said holder based on said selected ice blade grinding option to change said 3D shape of said ice blade to a desired 3D shape.

Abstract: An electrochemical device including a stack of solid thin layers formed on a substrate, the stack successively including, a first current collector covering a part of the substrate, first electrode defining a pattern having bottom surface, top surface and side walls, the bottom surface of the pattern covering at least part of the first current collector, electrolyte layer configured to cover at least the top surface and at least part of the side walls of the pattern of the first electrode, a second electrode totally covering the electrolyte layer, the thickness of the electrolyte layer arranged between the walls of the pattern of first electrode and the second electrode being substantially equal around the pattern to within 20%, a second current collector totally covering the second electrode, the second current collector and the second electrode being electrically insulated from the first current collector and from the first electrode.

Abstract: The fabrication method of a lithium microbattery provides for use of a substrate successively covered by: a cathode, a solid electrolyte, and a first electrically conducting layer made from a material configured to combine with the lithium atoms. The first layer is devoid of contact with the cathode. The method further includes formation of a second electrically conducting layer configured to form a diffusion barrier for the lithium atoms. The second layer is electrically connected to the first layer and leaves at least a part of the first layer uncovered, the part being facing the electrolyte. Electrochemical deposition of a lithium anode is then performed from germination from the first and second electrically conducting layers.

Abstract: Method for an electrochemical device electrode enrichment, with ionic-species, including steps of: providing a substrate with at least one stack including: a first current-collector covering at least part of the substrate, first electrode covering at least part of the first current-collector, the first electrode being in electric contact with the first current-collector, protective layer totally covering the first electrode and at least part of the first current-collector, the protective layer being electrically insulating and ionically conducting; immersing in an electrolytic solution: the substrate provided with stack, counter-electrode made from conducting material, the electrolytic solution including at least one ionic-species salt and/or counter-electrode including ionic-species, applying electric voltage or current, with voltage or current generator, between first current-collector and counter-electrode making the ionic-species migrate to the first electrode and enrich the first electrode with ionic-spe

Abstract: An adaptive streaming server, a method, and a system are described herein that create a content stream to be delivered to one or more clients by segmenting the content into data structures which are stored in random access memory (volatile storage) rather than segmenting the content into segment files which are stored on a disk or database (non-volatile storage).

Abstract: An adaptive streaming server, a method, and a system are described herein that create a content stream to be delivered to one or more clients by segmenting the content into data structures which are stored in random access memory (volatile storage) rather than segmenting the content into segment files which are stored on a disk or database (non-volatile storage).

Abstract: An electronic package includes a die mounted on a first substrate; a second substrate disposed over the first substrate; a pillar wall extending between a surface of the die and an opposing surface of the second substrate to provide separation between the die and the second substrate, the pillar wall extending about a perimeter bounding the die and enclosing a cavity between the first and second substrates; and an encapsulating layer disposed over the first and second substrates and around the pillar wall. Substantially none of the encapsulating layer ingresses into the cavity.

Abstract: A method for the production of a battery includes at least production, against a substrate made of a material able to form an electrode, of at least one solid electrolyte layer, production of a first electrode in contact with the electrolyte, and thinning the substrate such that at least a remaining proportion of the substrate, in contact with the solid electrolyte layer, forms a second electrode.

Abstract: In a large scale computing system, a supervisory system is utilized to monitor the operations and requests of multiple components, and to manage such requests so that overall power considerations for the entire system are considered. The supervisory system has the ability to identify requests and aggregations of simultaneous requests that will create an adverse power effect, and to apply overall control methodologies which will help to minimize these adverse effects.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid lithium-based electrolyte for a solid microbattery implements the cathode sputtering of a lithium-based target material on an object supported by a substrate holder. A grid made of lithium-free electrically conductive material is interposed between the object and the lithium-based target material, the grid being electrically connected to the substrate holder.

Abstract: To eliminate the adverse effects of power swings in a large scale computing system during the life cycle of an application or job, control of several operating characteristics for the collective group of processors is provided. By providing certain levels of coordination for the many processors utilized in large scale computing systems, significant and abrupt changes in power needs can be avoided. In certain circumstances, this may involve limiting the transition between several C-States of the processors involved and the overall power transitions for a large scale system are not detrimental and do not create issues for the data center or local power utility. Some cases will require stepped transitions between C-States, while other cases will include both stepped and modulated transitions. Other cases will incorporate random wait times at the various transitions in order to spread the power consumption involved.

Abstract: An electrochemical and photovoltaic secondary cell formed by an electrolyte provided between a first electrode and a second electrode, the second electrode including a layer based on a semi-conductor material configured to convert photons into electrons.

Abstract: An electronic package includes a die mounted on a first substrate; a second substrate disposed over the first substrate; a pillar wall extending between a surface of the die and an opposing surface of the second substrate to provide separation between the die and the second substrate, the pillar wall extending about a perimeter bounding the die and enclosing a cavity between the first and second substrates; and an encapsulating layer disposed over the first and second substrates and around the pillar wall. Substantially none of the encapsulating layer ingresses into the cavity.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for providing a scalable current leaderboard. Entries may be received. The entries may include an identifier and a score. The entries may be sorted according to a sorting criterion to obtain a leaderboard. The entries may be ranked with a rank according to the position of the entry on the leaderboard. The entry may include the rank. The leaderboard may be divided into buckets. Each bucket may include consecutive entries from the leaderboard. One of the entries may be included at the end of a first buckets and at the beginning of a second buckets. The buckets may be ordered sequentially. The bucket may be updated with score versions to produce an updated bucket, where the score versions may include new versions and old versions.

Abstract: An film bulk acoustic wave resonator (FBAR) structure has an FBAR and a via disposed substantially directly beneath the FBAR. The via is in thermal contact with the FBAR. A plurality of vias may be included. The via(s) serve to dissipate heat generated by the FBAR structure during operation.

Abstract: The method of producing a device having batteries includes the following successive steps performed on a support substrate: providing a support substrate including a first electrically conducting layer forming a main surface, simultaneously forming a plurality of batteries on the first electrically conducting layer, testing operation of the plurality of batteries to discriminate between a first group of functional batteries and a second group of defective batteries, forming a second electrically conducting layer electrically insulated from the first electrically conducting layer, the second electrically conducting layer and the first electrically conducting layer being configured to connect only the functional batteries in parallel.