Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a method, a computer system, and a computer program product for minimizing I/O operations when validating databases are provided. The present invention may include creating a corresponding system-managed chain database for an application database, the chain database comprising a list of one or more dynamically allocated records, if present, for one or more fixed entries in the application database, wherein each of the fixed entries comprises a respective chain database array item in the chain database; scanning, via a validation utility, one or more chain database array items; marking each of the one or more dynamically allocated records listed in the chain database for the fixed entries as found; and checking, via an indicator with various states, if the one or more dynamically allocated records for the one or more fixed entries are listed in the respective chain database array item.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second connectors. Each connector has a plurality of terminals spatially distributed around an axis of a circularly symmetric surface. The second connector further includes diodes to control the direction of current flow between the terminals and an outflow point and an inflow point. The number of first terminals does not equal the number of second terminals such that, when the first and second surfaces are connected, regardless of the rotational orientation of the first surface with respect to the second surface, each pair of first terminals are electrically connected to the inflow and outflow points; and no pair of first terminals are electrically connected to the same second terminal.

Abstract: A liquid ventilation system includes a reservoir holding a perfluorochemical (“PFC”) fluid, and a suction pump connected to the reservoir to reduce pressure within the reservoir. A sensor is configured to measure an intra-lung pressure. An appliance is configured to be disposed within a patient. The appliance carries an injector to supply the PFC fluid through the appliance. An extraction valve is disposed on an extraction line between the appliance and the reservoir. The extraction valve is arrangeable between a first position enabling fluid communication from the appliance to the reservoir and a second position disabling fluid communication from the appliance to the reservoir.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, systems, and methods relating to three-dimensional bioprinted tissue models, in particular liver tissue modes. Compositions, systems, and methods as described here provide for improved tissue models, thereby improving their utility for diagnostic, clinical, and research purposes. In certain aspects, tissue models as described herein exhibit gene expression profiles, enzymatic function, and enzyme/protein secretion comparable to in vivo organs.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component.

Abstract: A first frame of a video stream rendered at a first resolution is obtained. A second frame of the video stream upscaled to a second higher resolution is also obtained. The first plurality of pixels is upscaled to the second resolution. The upsampling generates upsampled color data for the upsampled first plurality of pixels. The upsampled color data is accumulated with a second set of color data associated with a second plurality of pixels defining the second frame to generate final color data for the upsampled first plurality of pixels. Color data of the second set of color data associated with a pixel lock contributes more to the final color data than corresponding color data of the upsampled color data. The upsampled first plurality of pixels is stored with the final color data as an upscaled frame representing the first frame at the second resolution.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a device mount may include a base, an arm coupled to the base, a connector coupled to the arm with a rotation joint, a first motor disposed within the base and configured to tilt the connector, facilitated by the rotation joint, and a second motor disposed within the base and configured to rotate the base. In some embodiments, a method may include receiving an indication that a device is coupled to a connector of a device mount, receiving a first signal from the device to move the device mount to track a user or an object in view of one or more of the device's cameras, and in response to the first signal, either actuating a first motor to tilt the connector or actuating a second motor to rotate a base of the device mount to track the user or the object.

Abstract: A gladhand coupling tool can be releasably connected to a robotic arm assembly and configured to connect to a gladhand receptacle of a trailer. The gladhand receptacle can be rotatable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a pneumatic port of the gladhand receptacle can face a front surface of the trailer. In the second position, the pneumatic port can be exposed. One of the gladhand coupling tool and the robotic arm assembly includes a rotation member, which can interface with a portion of the gladhand receptacle so as to rotate the gladhand receptacle from the first position to the second position in preparation for connecting the gladhand coupling tool to the gladhand receptacle.

Abstract: Provided is a contactless connector that includes an antenna system and a wireless transceiver coupled to the antenna system and configured to simultaneously transmit a transmission signal and receive a received signal through the antenna system. The wireless transceiver includes a transformer, a wide-band phase shifter and a combiner. The transformer has a primary coil with a center tap to which the transmission signal is coupled and a first end that is coupled to the antenna system. The transmission signal also is coupled to an input of the wide-band phase shifter. The transformer also has a secondary coil, an output of the secondary coil is coupled to a first input of the combiner, an output of the wide-band phase shifter is coupled to a second input of a combiner, and an output of the combiner provides a self-interference-canceled version of the received signal.

Abstract: A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. The method can include the steps of inserting a uterine ablation device into the uterus, expanding a distal anchor, inflating a proximal balloon to pull the distal anchor proximally and seat the distal anchor against the internal os of the uterus, inflating a central balloon to seal the cervix, delivering vapor from the uterine ablation device into the uterus, and condensing the vapor on tissue within the uterus. The system can include a cervical collar adapted to place a distal portion of the device within the uterus when the cervical collar contacts an external os of the cervix.

Abstract: An extracorporeal blood filtering machine can include a blood circuit, an effluent circuit, and a source fluid circuit and can be controlled by a controller. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can also include access ports for connecting the source fluid circuit to the blood circuit, as well as blood sensors to detect possible issues with the extracorporeal blood filtering machine. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can include density sensors and flow sensors that enable it to be more accurate and to operate while being transported. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can further include a user interface and can display fluid inflow/outflow information. A medical fluid container can automatically empty after being filled. An apparatus for supporting a medical fluid container can include a hanger and an attachment member with the apparatus able to adjust to ensure the medical fluid container remains properly oriented directly under a medical fluid container scale.

Abstract: A flexible circuit including a first segment including a base section of the flexible circuit; a second segment including a lateral wall section; a transition section between the base and lateral wall sections, the transition section being at least partially positioned adjacent a shared region of the base and lateral wall sections; and one or more electrode regions including a respective electrode, the one or more electrode regions being positioned at least partially in the transition section and the second segment.

Abstract: An intravenous line connector assembly has a first and second connectors, each having a lumen and an electrical terminal. When the first connector is connected to the second connector, the first lumen is connected to the second lumen to allow fluid communication between the first and second connectors, and the first terminals are connected with the second terminals to allow electrical signals to pass between the first and second connectors. These connectors allow an intravenous line network to be formed which carried both fluids and electrical signals. The electrical signals can then be used to communicate between components of the intravenous line network to help improve the care of the patient.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for direct assignment of physical devices to confidential virtual machines (VMs). At a first guest privilege context of a guest partition, a direct assignment of a physical device associated with a host computer system to the guest partition is identified. The guest partition includes the first guest privilege context and a second guest privilege context, which is restricted from accessing memory associated with the first guest privilege context. The guest partition corresponds to a confidential VM, such that a memory region associated with the guest partition is inaccessible to a host operating system. It is determined, based on a policy, that the physical device is allowed to be directly assigned to the guest partition. Communication between the physical device and the second guest privilege context is permitted, such as by exposing the physical device on a virtual bus and/or forwarding an interrupt.

Abstract: A liquid ventilation system includes a reservoir holding a perfluorochemical (“PFC”) fluid, and a suction pump connected to the reservoir to reduce pressure within the reservoir. A sensor is configured to measure an intra-lung pressure. An appliance is configured to be disposed within a patient. The appliance carries an injector to supply the PFC fluid through the appliance. An extraction valve is disposed on an extraction line between the appliance and the reservoir. The extraction valve is arrangeable between a first position enabling fluid communication from the appliance to the reservoir and a second position disabling fluid communication from the appliance to the reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a constituent, derivative or extract of cannabis in amorphous form. The invention also relates to products comprising such compositions and methods of manufacturing them.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (1). or tautomer or a solvate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the various substituents are as defined in the claims. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula (I), processes for making the compounds and the medical uses of the compounds.

Abstract: A telecommunications system is disclosed that coordinates and executes complex communication tasks using structured messaging and off-line synchronization.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.

Abstract: A shelf stable hard tortilla shell includes a type 4 resistant starch (“RS4”) ingredient, a soluble fiber, a fine corn bran, corn masa, a plant-based protein. The shelf stable tortilla shell has a net carbohydrate content of less than 25% by weight of the tortilla shell and a moisture content of about 3% to about 11% by weight of the tortilla shell. The shelf stable tortilla shell optionally includes a fold support composition, coarse corn bran, corn grits, flavorant, coloring agent, and/or oil. A method of making a shelf stable tortilla shell includes providing a dough, forming the dough into a sheet and cooking (e.g., baking and/or frying) the sheet to form a hard taco shell, tostada or chip. The method can include gelatinizing at least some of the starch in the corn masa or in the corn bran.