Abstract: Present implementations are directed to nonvolatile memory devices with charge trap transistor structures. Example implementations can include a method of memory storage, by programming a first data node operatively coupled to a first charge trap transistor to a first level above a threshold, decreasing, below the threshold, a first voltage at the first charge trap transistor, increasing, above the threshold, the first voltage at the first charge trap transistor, and reprogramming, the first data node to the first level, in response to an interruption of the first voltage at the first charge trap transistor caused by the decreasing and the increasing.

Abstract: Techniques are described relating to coordinating asynchronous communication among a plurality of client microservices in a managed services domain of a cloud computing environment. An associated computer-implemented method includes receiving at a single request topic queue of a message broker application programming interface (API) at least one message associated with a topic from at least one publisher microservice among the plurality of client microservices. The method further includes identifying an authorization identification parameter included in each of the at least one message. The method further includes publishing each of the at least one message to a respective bucket within a single response topic queue of the message broker API, the respective bucket corresponding to one of at least one subscriber microservice among the plurality of client microservices associated with the authorization identification parameter included in the message.

Abstract: A method for removing perfluorinated compounds from a fluoropolymer material is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing the fluoropolymer material in a chamber; (b) providing an anaerobic environment in the chamber; and (c) providing a fluorination gas in the chamber, thereby exposing the fluoropolymer material to the fluorination gas. The method results in the removal the perfluorinated compounds from the fluoropolymer material.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods to determine one or more body dimensions of a body based on a processing of one or more two-dimensional images that include a representation of the body. Body dimensions include any length, circumference, etc., of any part of a body, such as shoulder circumference, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, inseam length, bicep circumference, leg circumference, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing extractables from plastic articles made from recycled plastic. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a plastic article in a chamber; and (b) providing a fluorination gas in the chamber, thereby exposing the plastic article to the fluorination gas. The method results in the reduction of the extractables from the plastic article.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing extractables from plastic articles and improving barrier properties of such plastic articles. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a plastic article in a chamber; and (b) providing a fluorination gas and a second gas, such as oxygen or another halogen other than fluorine, in a chamber, thereby exposing the plastic article to the fluorination gas and the second gas. The method produces a treated plastic article that is both low in extractable components and suitable for use in packaging formulations containing an organic ingredient.

Abstract: An alkali-ion battery is provided that includes an anhydrous alkaline salt as an active cathode material, where the alkaline salt may be, for example, a lithium sulfate salt, sodium sulfate salt or potassium sulfate salt, as the active cathode material. In some such batteries, the inter-conversion of sulfate to persulfate occurs during charging and discharging of the battery, respectively.

Abstract: A model development and maintenance architecture is provided, alongside a generalized model architecture for creation and execution that improves accessibility, reusability, and uniformity across a large organization, such as a large retail organization. In particular, the model architecture allows for creation, maintenance, and use of highly granular and top-level models without sacrificing accuracy.

Abstract: A method for changing functionality of an integrated circuit or improving performance of an integrated circuit, may include changing a threshold voltage of at least one charge trap transistor (CTT) in a nonvolatile multi-time programmable fashion. The at least one CTT may be fabricated using a high-k dielectric material as a gate dielectric. In some embodiments, the threshold voltage of the at least one CTT may be changed by increasing or decreasing the threshold voltage.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods to determine one or more body dimensions of a body based on a processing of one or more two-dimensional images that include a representation of the body. Body dimensions include any length, circumference, etc., of any part of a body, such as shoulder circumference, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, inseam length, bicep circumference, leg circumference, etc.

Abstract: Methods and system for privacy preserving information exchange in a network of electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is implemented in an electronic device to serve as a local party for information exchange between the local party and another electronic device to serve as an aggregator. The method includes storing a plurality of values in a 2D vector, where a first dimension of the 2D vector is based on the number of values, and where each position in the first dimension has one unique value. The method further includes transmitting the 2D vector to the aggregator with masking for the aggregator to prevent the aggregator from decoding the 2D vector, where aggregating the masked 2D vector with masked 2D vectors from other local parties allows decoding of the aggregated 2D vector.

Abstract: IMPROVING RECYCLED PLASTICS AND METHODS THEREOF The present invention provides methods for reducing extractables from plastic articles made from recycled plastic. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a plastic article in a chamber; and (b) providing a fluorination gas in the chamber, thereby exposing the plastic article to the fluorination gas.

Abstract: Two approaches for on-chip ESD detection include variable dielectric width capacitor, and vertical metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) capacitor MOSCAP array. The variable dielectric width capacitor approach employs metal plates terminated with sharp corners to enhance local electric field and facilitate ready breakdown of a thin dielectric between the metal plates. The vertical MOSCAP array is composed of a capacitor array connected in series. Both approaches are incorporated in an example 22 nm fully depleted silicon-on-insulator. Vertical MOSCAP arrays detect ESD events starting from about 6 V with about 6 V granularity, while the variable dielectric width capacitor is suitable for detection of high ESD voltage from about 40 V and above.

Abstract: An alkali-ion battery is provided that includes an anhydrous alkaline salt as an active cathode material, where the alkaline salt may be, for example, a lithium sulfate salt, sodium sulfate salt or potassium sulfate salt, as the active cathode material. In some such batteries, the inter-conversion of sulfate to persulfate occurs during charging and discharging of the battery, respectively.

Abstract: A method for the direct fluorination of plastics and articles made from plastics is presented. The novel method includes ensuring extremely low oxygen and moisture content in the chamber before the primary fluorination step, ramping the fluorine concentration during the fluorination step, and providing a quenching step for improved shelf-life. Containers processed by the novel method demonstrate a marked improvement in barrier properties for organic solutions.

Abstract: A method for the direct fluorination of plastics and articles made from plastics is presented. The novel method includes ensuring extremely low oxygen and moisture content in the chamber before the primary fluorination step, ramping the fluorine concentration during the fluorination step, and providing a quenching step for improved shelf-life. Containers processed by the novel method demonstrate a marked improvement in barrier properties for organic solutions.

Abstract: A flow battery that includes an electrode and a catholyte including a sulfate solution where, during charge of the flow battery, the sulfate solution becomes a persulfate solution, and during discharge of the flow battery, the persulfate solution becomes a sulfate solution. The electrode may be an anolyte, or it may be an amorphous metal electrode.

Abstract: A method for removing perfluorinated compounds from a fluoropolymer material is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing the fluoropolymer material in a chamber; (b) providing an anaerobic environment in the chamber; and (c) providing a fluorination gas in the chamber, thereby exposing the fluoropolymer material to the fluorination gas. The method results in the removal the perfluorinated compounds from the fluoropolymer material.

Abstract: A method for removing perfluorinated compounds from a fluoropolymer material is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing the fluoropolymer material in a chamber; (b) providing an anaerobic environment in the chamber; and (c) providing a fluorination gas in the chamber, thereby exposing the fluoropolymer material to the fluorination gas. The method results in the removal the perfluorinated compounds from the fluoropolymer material.

Abstract: A system and method for the reduction of NOx and CO contaminants using an ion-exchange resin media having lower-valency ions of the transitional metal elements, such as ferrous ions, cuprous ions and/or manganese ions, such that gases containing NOx and/or CO contaminants may be passed over the media so that the contaminants are absorbed by the lower-valency ions of the transitional metal elements, the media configured so that it can be regenerated to remove the NOx and/or CO contaminants. Regeneration includes exposing the media to a heated stream of hydrogen gas or exposing the media to hydrogen ions in an electrochemical cell.