Abstract: The invention concerns biocompatible polymer systems comprising at least one polymer with a plurality of pores, said polymer comprising either polyol or zwitterionic groups designed to adsorb endotoxins and other inflammatory mediator molecules.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods and devices for generating mature oocytes from immature oocytes and improving oocyte quality for improved success of assistant reproductive technology (ART). The methods include the use of tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes, wherein the tunneling nanotube-forming cells transfer autologous genomic materials, biomolecules and cellular components to the oocytes. The devices of the invention include microfluidic device to improve the efficiency of the transfer of biomolecules and cellular components between tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for adjusting at least one drying process designated for producing at least one coating on at least one substrate are provided herein. The at least one drying process is applied to at least one preparation deposited on the at least one substrate, wherein the at least one drying process comprises at least two consecutive drying stages after which the at least one coating is produced Further disclosed are a related method and system for continuously producing the at least one coating on the at least one substrate.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods and devices for generating mature oocytes from immature oocytes and improving oocyte quality for improved success of assistant reproductive technology (ART). The methods include the use of tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes, wherein the tunneling nanotube-forming cells transfer autologous genomic materials, biomolecules and cellular components to the oocytes. The devices of the invention include microfluidic device to improve the efficiency of the transfer of biomolecules and cellular components between tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes.

Abstract: A power management integrated circuit (PMIC) includes: a plurality of high voltage power field effect transistors (FETs); and a programmable fabric configured to programmably connect one or more of the plurality of high voltage power FETs to provide one or more high power voltage outputs. The plurality of high voltage power FETs and the programmable fabric are integrated in a single chip.

Abstract: An integrated analog and digital adaptive platform includes: a plurality of adaptive analog blocks, each of the plurality of adaptive analog blocks being integrated with a respective digital wrapper; and a programmable digital fabric configured to programmably connect one or more of the plurality of adaptive analog blocks by connecting a plurality of digital wrappers integrated with the one or more of the plurality of adaptive analog blocks. The plurality of adaptive analog blocks that are programmably connected using the programmable digital fabric provide one or more programmable analog functions.

Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a programmable fabric, a plurality of input/output (I/O) blocks, and a plurality of high voltage power field effect transistors (FETs). The PLD can be programmed to connect one or more of the plurality of I/O blocks, one or more of the plurality of high voltage power transistors via the programmable fabric. Each of the plurality of high voltage power transistors includes a drain pad and a source pad that are exposed via external pins of the PLD.

Abstract: A beverage forming system and method in which a cartridge holder is movably mounted to the frame and has an opening to receive a cartridge. The cartridge holder may be arranged to hold and move a cartridge between an open position in which the opening of the cartridge holder is oriented in an upwardly inclined position to receive the cartridge, and a closed position in which the opening is oriented in a horizontal or downwardly inclined position. A cover may be arranged to cover the opening of the cartridge holder in a closed position, and the cover may be positioned away from the opening of the cartridge holder in an open position. A cartridge retainer may have an engagement portion arranged to hold the cartridge in the cartridge holder opening in at least a part of movement of the cartridge holder between the open and the closed positions.

Abstract: A high voltage power block includes a high voltage power transistor; and a switch driver configured to drive a gate of the high voltage power transistor. The high voltage power block is integrated in a programmable logic device (PLD) including a programmable fabric, a signal wrapper configured to provide signals between the high voltage power transistor and the programmable fabric, and a plurality of internal components. The plurality of internal components integrated in the PLD are programmably connected and characteristics of the high voltage power transistor are programmably adjusted using the programmable fabric and the signal wrapper.

Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a programmable fabric, a plurality of input/output (I/O) blocks, and a plurality of high voltage power field effect transistors (FETs). The PLD can be programmed to connect one or more of the plurality of I/O blocks, one or more of the plurality of high voltage power transistors via the programmable fabric. Each of the plurality of high voltage power transistors includes a drain pad and a source pad that are exposed via external pins of the PLD.

Abstract: The present invention provides SHP2, PTP-PEST (PTPN12, PTPG1), LYP (PTPN22, PEP, PTPN8), PIP1B and STEP Enrichment models, and methods of deriving enrichment models for other tyrosine phosphatases, which function depends on movements of the WPD-loop. Also provided are methods to compare phosphatase Enrichment Models. This provides an implementable process to identify selective modulators of phosphatase activity. Furthermore, it provides methods to select modulators expected to a pre-determined modulators activity across a pre-selected subset of phosphatases. The phosphatase Enrichment Models of the present invention can be used to screen for or design modulators of tyrosine phosphatase function.

Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a programmable fabric, a plurality of input/output (I/O) blocks, and a plurality of high voltage power field effect transistors (FETs). The PLD can be programmed to connect one or more of the plurality of I/O blocks, one or more of the plurality of high voltage power transistors via the programmable fabric. Each of the plurality of high voltage power transistors includes a drain pad and a source pad that are exposed via external pins of the PLD.

Abstract: A high voltage power block includes a high voltage power transistor; and a switch driver configured to drive a gate of the high voltage power transistor. The high voltage power block is integrated in a programmable logic device (PLD) including a programmable fabric, a signal wrapper configured to provide signals between the high voltage power transistor and the programmable fabric, and a plurality of internal components. The plurality of internal components integrated in the PLD are programmably connected and characteristics of the high voltage power transistor are programmably adjusted using the programmable fabric and the signal wrapper.

Abstract: A computer system displays a user interface display with a user input mechanism that can be actuated in order to identify a set of resources, and corresponding capacities. A team configuration is stored in memory and reflects the configuration of the resources and corresponding capacities that were identified. A task dependency structure is obtained, and is indicative of an underlying project. Resources from the stored team configuration, and corresponding capacities, are assigned to the tasks in the task dependency structure and the team configuration is updated, in memory, to reflect the assignments. A display is generated that shows the state of the underlying memory, and that is indicative of a remaining capacity and a consumed capacity.

Abstract: A power management integrated circuit (PMIC) includes: a plurality of high voltage power field effect transistors (FETs); and a programmable fabric configured to programmably connect one or more of the plurality of high voltage power FETs to provide one or more high power voltage outputs. The plurality of high voltage power FETs and the programmable fabric are integrated in a single chip.

Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a programmable fabric, a plurality of input/output (I/O) blocks, and a plurality of high voltage power field effect transistors (FETs). The PLD can be programmed to connect one or more of the plurality of I/O blocks, one or more of the plurality of high voltage power transistors via the programmable fabric. Each of the plurality of high voltage power transistors includes a drain pad and a source pad that are exposed via external pins of the PLD.

Abstract: An integrated analog and digital adaptive platform includes: a plurality of adaptive analog blocks, each of the plurality of adaptive analog blocks being integrated with a respective digital wrapper; and a programmable digital fabric configured to programmably connect one or more of the plurality of adaptive analog blocks by connecting a plurality of digital wrappers integrated with the one or more of the plurality of adaptive analog blocks. The plurality of adaptive analog blocks that are programmably connected using the programmable digital fabric provide one or more programmable analog functions.

Abstract: A navigation arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a first motor vehicle having a navigation system for ascertaining a suggested route for the first motor vehicle and at least one second motor vehicle having a navigation system for ascertaining a suggested route for the second motor vehicle, and an Internet connection being provided between the first motor vehicle and the second motor vehicle for transmitting information concerning the navigation system of the first motor vehicle from the first motor vehicle to the second motor vehicle.

Abstract: A computer system displays a user interface display with a user input mechanism that can be actuated in order to identify a set of resources, and corresponding capacities. A team configuration is stored in memory and reflects the configuration of the resources and corresponding capacities that were identified. A task dependency structure is obtained, and is indicative of an underlying project. Resources from the stored team configuration, and corresponding capacities, are assigned to the tasks in the task dependency structure and the team configuration is updated, in memory, to reflect the assignments. A display is generated that shows the state of the underlying memory, and that is indicative of a remaining capacity and a consumed capacity.

Abstract: An electronic music display and methods of using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic music display comprises a display configured to display one or more pages of a music file, a first indicator imposed on a page of the music file to guide a user to issue a user command to display a next page, a receiver configured to receive the user command to display the next page wirelessly from a remote controller, and a controller configured to display the next page in response to the user command received is within a predetermined duration.