Abstract: A method of operating a solid state drive (SSD) is provided. The method includes generating, by a controller provided in the SSD, a free block list indicating a plurality of free super blocks, wherein adjacent free super blocks of the plurality of free super blocks correspond to different dies of a plurality of dies provided in the SSD; and allocating, by the controller, a free super block from among the plurality of free super blocks indicated by the free block list for each of a host write operation and a garbage collection write operation, according to a sequence of the plurality of free super blocks indicated by the free block list.

Abstract: A load modulated balanced amplifier (LMBA) circuit can include an input pad of the LMBA circuit configured to receive an input signal on a semiconductor die. A transformer-based hybrid splitter can be coupled to the input pad and configured to provide a first split input signal and a second split input signal from the input signal. A control power amplifier circuit coupled the first split input signal and a power amplifier circuit coupled to the second split input signal.

Abstract: An occlusive device can include a segment including an open end and a proximal end. The occlusive device can include a push wire that is positioned proximal of the proximal end. The occlusive device can include a detachment feature that is attached to the push wire via a detachment groove. The occlusive device can include a sleeve surrounding the push wire. In a non-deployed configuration, the sleeve can surround the detachment feature and prevent release of the proximal end of the segment from the push wire. In a deployed configuration, the proximal end can be flush with a proximal end of the spherical cavity.

Abstract: Provided are methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer-readable storage media for reducing an open time of a solid-state drive (SSD). In an embodiment, a method includes dividing a logical-to-physical (L2P) address mapping table of the SSD into a plurality of segments. The method further includes assigning one journal buffer of a plurality of journal buffers to each segment of the plurality of segments. The method further includes recreating, during a power on sequence of the SSD, a portion of the plurality of segments by replaying a first subset of the plurality of journal buffers. The method further includes sending, to a host device, a device-ready signal upon successful recreation of the portion of the plurality of segments. The method further includes recreating, in a background mode, a remaining portion of the plurality of segments by replaying a second subset of the plurality of journal buffers.

Abstract: A User configures the option in his/her UE to deliver the SMS via Operator's application client installed on UE. This configuration will be saved in the UDM as an option opted by UE. SMS-GMSC receives the “SMS delivery flag (indicating alternate delivery mechanism is enabled)” from UDM in response to the “Send Routing Infor for SM” message. If the traditional SMS delivery over mobile operator network fails (e.g. no connectivity), then SMS-GMSC will trigger NEF to re-attempt the SMS delivery to UE. (NEF can be an optional network function as Application function is trusted one and hosted in Operator's network). NEF sends the SMS to Application Function (Mobile Network Operator's Serer) which encrypts the SMS payload and delivers the SMS to operator's application client e.g. Mobile Network Operator App installed on UE over the alternative data connectivity (Ex. Wi-Fi Broadband).

Abstract: A first network node in a communication network can evaluate whether to scale a first resource of a network slice of the communication network. The first network node can receive, from a second network node of the communication network, a first message indicating a request for approval to scale the first resource of the network slice. Responsive to receiving the first message, the first network node can determine whether to scale the first resource of the network slice based on information regarding a second resource. The first and second resources may be of different types. The first network node can transmit, to the second network node, a second message indicating whether to scale the first resource of the network slice based on determining whether to scale the first resource of the network slice. Related methods are also discussed.

Abstract: An endovascular implant detachment mechanism is disclosed that can include an endovascular implant, a connector, a push wire, and one or more lock wires. The connector can be attached to a pinched end of the implant and can include an aperture at a second end. The connector can include a generally circular cavity distal to the aperture. The push wire can have a distal end including one or more slotted openings and configured to fit into the aperture in a first orientation. The one or more lock wires can be configured to fit into the aperture while the distal end of the push wire is in a second orientation. Axial rotation of the push wire can cause the distal end of the push wire to move from the first orientation into the second orientation and secure the push wire to the implant.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an interface, and an elongate body coupled to the interface. An end effector is coupled to a distal end the elongate body and includes a first end effector element defining a first receptacle structured to hold a first coupler element of a coupler that receives an axial end of a first vessel, and a second end effector element defining a second receptacle structured to hold a second coupler element of the coupler that receives an axial end of a second vessel. The end effector is configured to move between a first configuration in which the first and second end effector elements are separate, and a second configuration in which first end effector element is proximate to the second end effector element such that the first coupler element is coupled to the second coupler element so as to couple the first vessel to the second vessel.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a circuit layout of a dual port static random-access-memory (SRAM) cell. The memory cell includes active regions in a substrate, with polysilicon gate electrodes on the active regions to define transistors of the memory cell. The eight transistor (8T) memory cell layout includes a reduced aspect ratio and non-polysilicon bit line discharge path routing by positioning an active region for the first port opposite an active region for the second port and consolidating power line nodes at a central portion of the memory cell.

Abstract: An apparatus for medical treatment includes a probe including multiple electrodes and configured to be inserted in a body cavity of a patient so as to bring the multiple electrodes into contact with tissue in the body cavity. A processor is configured to assess one or more individual contact quality indicators with respect to the contact between each of the multiple electrodes and the tissue, to compute one or more global contact quality measures based on the individual contact quality indicators of the multiple electrodes, to compare the one or more global contact quality measures to a predefined global contact quality criterion, and to display on a display screen an icon indicating whether the global contact quality measures satisfy the predefined global contact quality criterion.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a method of ablating tissue including positioning an electrode into contact with tissue and applying a first ablation signal to the tissue. The method can include forming a first lesion comprising a first depth with little or no first temperature change in a temperature of the tissue. The method can include applying a second ablation signal to the tissue different from the first ablation signal. Applying the second ablation signal to the tissue can include forming a second lesion comprising a second depth and generating a second temperature change in the tissue different from the first temperature change by at least 10° C. The method can include forming a combined lesion comprising the first lesion and the second lesion and comprising a combined size. The combined depth can be about 20% to about 40% greater than either of the first depth and the second size.

Abstract: Devices and methods for extraction and processing of substantia gelatinea funiculi umbilicalis (Wharton's Jelly) from an umbilical cord.

Abstract: Devices and methods for extraction and processing of substantiagelatineafuniculi umbilicalis (Wharton's Jelly) from an umbilical cord.

Abstract: A computing platform is configurable to cause identifying a first data object type of a computing platform, the first data object type identifying first data objects being included in a data model of an application, and identifying a second data object type of the computing platform, the second data object type identifying second data objects included in the data model, and the identifying of the second data object type defining a relationship between the second data object type and the first data object type. The computing platform is also configurable to cause generating a filter rule associated with the second data object type, the filter rule defining which of the plurality of second data objects may be associated with the plurality of first data objects, the filter rule being defined based, at least in part, on at least some of a plurality of attributes of the second data object type.

Abstract: Systems and methods for amplifying a signal is described. A circuit may convert an input radio frequency (RF) signal into a first RF signal with power level matching a power capacity of a first transistor of a first size in a carrier amplifier stage, a second RF signal with power level matching a power capacity of a second transistor of the first size in a peaking amplifier stage, and a third RF signal with third power level matching a power capacity of a third transistor of a second size in another peaking amplifier stage. The circuit may amplify the first, second, and third RF signals to generate first, second, and third amplified RF signals, respectively. The circuit may combine the first, second, and third amplified RF signals, into an output RF signal that is an amplified version of the input RF signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a circuit layout of a dual port static random-access-memory (SRAM) cell. The memory cell includes active regions in a substrate, with polysilicon gate electrodes on the active regions to define transistors of the memory cell. The eight transistor (8T) memory cell layout includes a reduced aspect ratio and non-polysilicon bit line discharge path routing by positioning an active region for the first port opposite an active region for the second port and consolidating power line nodes at a central portion of the memory cell.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are described for treatment of varicocele and associated conditions. In some embodiments, systems, apparatus, and methods described herein can include forming one or more fluid connections or fistulas between blood vessels such as a gonadal vein (e.g., spermatic vein, ovarian vein) and surrounding veins. In some embodiments, systems, apparatus, and methods described herein can include occluding one or more blood vessels such as a gonadal vein (e.g., spermatic vein, ovarian vein). In some embodiments, systems, apparatus and methods described herein relate to flow diverters, replacement valves, etc., e.g., for treatment of varicocele and associated conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a circuit layout of a dual port static random-access-memory (SRAM) cell. The memory cell includes active regions in a substrate, with polysilicon gate electrodes on the active regions to define transistors of the memory cell. The eight transistor (8T) memory cell layout includes a reduced aspect ratio and non-polysilicon bit line discharge path routing by positioning an active region for the first port opposite an active region for the second port and consolidating power line nodes at a central portion of the memory cell.

Abstract: A device is configured for use in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). The device includes a tube having a tube proximal end and a tube distal end and A coil having a plurality of windings extending from a coil proximal end to a coil distal end. The coil distal end is coupled to the tube proximal end in a manner that enables application of a negative pressure from within the coil through the coil to tissue surrounding the coil. The coil comprises a space between adjacent ones of the plurality of windings, the space having a predetermined dimension.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure encompass devices and methods related to laparoscopic surgical tools that allow a single user to suture an opening in tissue. The devices are suitable on a physical scale to allow repair of an opening in utero. The devices comprise two arms by which a needle is transitioned back and forth and that utilize a needle securing means to receive and release a needle, wherein the positioning of the securing means is controlled by the single user.