Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects.

Abstract: Described herein are processes of making biocompatible water-soluble polymers conjugates. In particular, large scale processes of making poly(L-?-glutamyl-glutamate) conjugates that can be useful for a variety of drug delivery applications are described herein.

Abstract: A memory device may include the following elements: a first memory cell; a first word line for transmitting a first control signal to control an electrical connection in the first memory cell; a first bit line connected to the first memory cell; a first transistor, wherein a first terminal of the first transistor is connected to the first bit line; a second memory cell; a second word line for transmitting a second control signal to control an electrical connection in the second memory cell; a second bit line connected to the second memory cell; a second transistor, wherein a first terminal of the second transistor is connected to the second bit line; and a sense amplifier having a first input terminal connected to a second terminal of the first transistor and having a second input terminal connected to a second terminal of the second transistor.

Abstract: Techniques for managing operation over a communication medium shared between Radio Access Technologies (RATs) are disclosed. In one example, one or more parameters of a Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) communication pattern may be set based on a utilization metric and a beacon schedule. In another example, subframe puncturing on the medium may be scheduled based on the beacon schedule.

Abstract: A memory device may include the following elements: a first memory cell; a first word line for transmitting a first control signal to control an electrical connection in the first memory cell; a first bit line connected to the first memory cell; a first transistor, wherein a first terminal of the first transistor is connected to the first bit line; a second memory cell; a second word line for transmitting a second control signal to control an electrical connection in the second memory cell; a second bit line connected to the second memory cell; a second transistor, wherein a first terminal of the second transistor is connected to the second bit line; and a sense amplifier having a first input terminal connected to a second terminal of the first transistor and having a second input terminal connected to a second terminal of the second transistor.

Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product queries a distributed database system. In one embodiment, the query method comprises: parsing a query request; generating an access plan for the query request, wherein the access plan specifies therein a database table related to the query request, and the database table has a plurality of copies stored in different database devices respectively; selecting, based on status information of each of the plurality of copies of the specified database table, one copy from the plurality of copies as a target database table; and executing a query operation in the target database table according to the access plan.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments provide at least a method of receiving, by a node of a wireless communication network, more than one indication of data required to be sent from devices in the network, determining that provisioning resources to send the data in response to each of the more than one indication exceeds at least one threshold, and based on the determining, sending a probe message including a priority constraint to the devices. Further, receiving, at a device of a wireless communication network, a probe message from a network node of the network, the probe message identifying a priority constraint, sending, by the device, an acknowledgement to the probe message, the acknowledgment indicating that the device has data to send which meets or exceeds the priority constraint identified in the probe message, and in response to the acknowledgment, receiving from the network node a resource allocation to send the data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery including a cathode, an anode, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. An ionomer is included in at least one element selected from the group consisting of the cathode, the anode, the separator, and the non-aqueous electrolyte.

Abstract: A method of optimizing transactions involving Call Independent Supplementary Service (CISS) data on a Long Term Evolution (LTE) device may include receiving an indication that the CISS data should be transmitted between the device and a core network. The method may also include determining whether the device is standing by in a packet-switched LTE network or standing by in a 3G/2G network. In response to a determination that the device is standing by in the packet-switched LTE network, the method may additionally include packaging the CISS data in a control layer message and sending the control layer message between the core network and the device in the packet-switched LTE network. In response to a determination that the device is standing by in the circuit-switched 3G/2G network, the method may further include sending the CISS data between the core network and the device in the circuit-switched 3G/2G network.

Abstract: A high voltage level sifter includes a first high-voltage P-channel metal oxide semiconductor (HVPMOS) transistor, a second HVPMOS transistor, a discharge transistor having a first native high-voltage N-channel metal oxide semiconductor (HVNMOS) transistor and a first low-voltage N-channel metal oxide semiconductor (LVNMOS) transistor connected in series, and an avalanche transistor having a second HVNMOS transistor and a second LVNMOS transistor connected in series.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: a) a polypropylene; b) a polyolefin elastomer; and c) a block composite. The polyolefin elastomer has an I10/I2 from greater than 7.5 to 15.0. The composition may optionally include a filler.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects.

Abstract: A power supply with by-pass function is provided. The power supply comprises an AC-to-DC converter, an input energy-storing capacitor, a ride through circuit, a DC-to-DC converter and an input voltage sensing and logic control circuit. When a voltage value of an input capacitor voltage is in the normal operation range, the ride through circuit outputs an output capacitor voltage according to a first control signal, wherein an output capacitor voltage is equal to the input capacitor voltage. When the voltage value of an input capacitor voltage is in the abnormal operation range, the ride through circuit outputs the output capacitor voltage according to a second control signal, wherein the output capacitor voltage is larger than the input capacitor voltage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a reinforced polypropylene comprising a multi-modal molecular weight distribution elastomer and a block composite.

Abstract: An automated predictive analytics system disclosed herein provides for generating sales leads with lead engagement recommendations. In one implementation, the system determines similarities between fitness, engagement, and intent characteristics of a plurality of target clients and fitness, engagement, and intent characteristics of an entity's existing clients. Subsequently, the system generates recommendations for engagement with the plurality of target clients, wherein components of the recommendations for engagement are based on determined similarities between the fitness, engagement, and intent characteristics of the plurality of target clients and the fitness, engagement, and intent characteristics of the entity's existing clients. The system presents the plurality of leads with the recommendations of engagement to using a graphical user interface (GUI) at the application layer of the system.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for receiving an authentication input and determining an authentication orientation of a mobile platform during entry of the authentication input. In addition, a determination may be made as to whether to validate a user based on the authentication input and the authentication orientation of the mobile platform. Platform orientation may also be used to detect malware.

Abstract: A method for selecting a network, including: selecting, from a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list of a mobile terminal, a PLMN and a corresponding Radio Access Technology (RAT) type, and performing network selection, wherein the PLMN list contains a PLMN number and a RAT type corresponding to the PLMN. The network selection may include: searching in a comparison table if the selected RAT type corresponding to the PLMN is supported by the mobile terminal, wherein the comparison table contains a PLMN number, a RAT type corresponding to the PLMN, and a duplex mode corresponding to the PLMN and the RAT type; and selecting a network according to a duplex mode which corresponds to the selected PLMN and the selected RAT type, if the selected PLMN and the selected RAT type are contained in the comparison table. The speed of network selection is increased greatly, and power consumption is lowered.

Abstract: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is administered at a pulse rate that is equal to or a harmonic of a biological metric of a patient. The purpose is to provide frequency coupling among different organs (e.g., heart, brain, breathing, and gastrointestinal movement) through rhythmic entrainment. The specific harmonic chosen is the one closest to a desired EEG frequency. The desired EEG frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted.

Abstract: Provided are a non-aqueous electrolyte, which includes an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and a phosphorus compound including an acryloyloxy group, and a lithium secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte. Since the non-aqueous electrolyte includes the phosphorus compound to form a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on an electrode during charge and discharge of the battery, initial capacity and power characteristics at room temperature and low temperature as well as lifetime characteristics of the battery may be improved.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for high-speed processing of structured application messages in a network device. According to one aspect, a network device receives a structured application layer message and identifies, in message classification requirements at the network device, a reference to a classification portion of the structured application layer message and an operation portion of the structured application layer message. The system extracts, based on one or more expressions, a portion of the message for classifying the structured application layer message and classifies the message using the extracted portion and according to the message classification requirements. At least in part by accessing information indicated by one or more location identifiers, at least one operation is performed on the classified structured application layer message.