Abstract: An Orthogonal Dual Port Ram (ORAM) memory cell may be provided. The ORAM memory cell may comprise a data storage element, a first port bit line, and a second port bit line that may be substantially perpendicular to first port bit line. The ORAM memory cell may further comprise a first word line that may be substantially perpendicular to first port bit line wherein the ORAM memory cell may be configured to read data from the data storage element to the first port bit line when the first word line is enabled. The ORAM memory cell may further comprise a second word line being substantially perpendicular to the second port bit line wherein the ORAM memory cell may be configured to read data from the data storage element to the second port bit line when the second word line is enabled.

Abstract: A method for operating a memory device includes initiating an access operation to a corresponding row of an array of bit cells of the memory device. Responsive to an expansion mode signal having a first state, the method further includes dynamically operating each column of a plurality of columns of the array to access each bit cell of a corresponding row within the plurality of columns during the access operation. Alternatively, responsive to the expansion mode state signal having a second state different than the first state, the method includes dynamically operating each column of a first subset of columns of the plurality of columns to access each bit cell of a corresponding row within the first subset of columns during the access operation, and maintaining each column of a second subset of columns of the plurality of columns in a static state during the access operation.

Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) includes a first memory cell array, a second memory cell array, a first data line coupled to the first memory cell array and the second memory cell array, a second data line coupled to the first memory cell array and the second memory cell array, a primary driver circuit coupled to at least the first data line, and a supplementary driver circuit coupled to at least the first data line. The supplementary driver circuit is configured to receive a supplementary driver circuit enable signal, sense a voltage of a first signal of the first data line, and pull the voltage of the first signal to a first voltage level during a write operation of a first memory cell in the first memory cell array in response to at least a first NOR output signal.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a storage device includes first wirings extending in a first direction and second wirings extending in a second direction. A memory cells are connected between the first wirings and the second wirings and include a variable resistance memory element. A first drive circuit is provided for supplying voltages to the first wirings, and a second drive circuit is provided for supplying voltages to the second wirings. The first drive circuit applies a first voltage to a selected first wiring, the second drive circuit applies a second voltage to a selected second wiring. A voltage between the second voltage and one-half of the sum of the first and second voltages is applied to a non-selected first wiring, and a voltage between the first voltage and one-half of the sum of the first and second voltages is applied to a non-selected second wiring.

Abstract: A crossbar array apparatus suppressing deterioration of write precision due to a sneak current is provided. A synapse array apparatus includes a crossbar array configured by connecting resistance-variable type memory elements, a row selecting/driving circuit, a column selecting/driving circuit, and a writing unit performing a write operation to a selected resistance-variable type memory element. The writing unit measures the sneak current generated when applying a write voltage to a selected row line before applying the write voltage, and then the writing unit performs the write operation to the selected resistance-variable type memory element by applying a write voltage having a sum of the measured sneak current and a current generated for performing the write operation.

Abstract: A memory system includes a memory cell array and a controller coupled to the memory cell array. The controller is configured to control applying a first program voltage to a word line to program memory cells in the memory cell array, the memory cells being coupled to the word line, and in response to receiving a suspend command, control applying a positive bias discharge voltage to the word line when the first program voltage ramps down.

Abstract: A processing device of a memory sub-system is configured to detect a power on event that is associated with a memory device and indicates that power has been restored to the memory device; estimate a duration of a power off state preceding the power on event associated with the memory device; and update voltage bin assignments of a plurality of blocks associated with the memory device based on the duration of the power off state.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory string and a control circuit coupled to the memory string. The memory string includes a top select gate, word lines, a bottom select gate, and a P-well. The control circuit is configured to, in an erasing operation, apply an erasing voltage to the P-well, apply a verifying voltage to a selected word line of the word lines after applying the erasing voltage to the P-well, and apply a first turn-on voltage to the bottom select gate, starting after applying the erasing voltage to the P-well and before applying the verifying voltage to the selected word line.

Abstract: A memory device to perform a read disturb scan of unprogrammed memory cells. In one approach, a test read is performed on unprogrammed memory cells in a first memory block of a storage media (e.g., NAND flash) to provide a test result. Based on the test result, a portion of the unprogrammed cells for which a threshold voltage is above a predetermined voltage is determined. A determination is made whether the portion of the unprogrammed memory cells exceeds a predetermined limit. In response to determining that the portion exceeds the predetermined limit, data is moved from the first memory block to a second memory block of the storage media.

Abstract: Provided herein may be a memory device having a page buffer. The memory device may include a memory cell configured to store data, and a page buffer coupled to the memory cell through a bit line and configured to store data to be used in a program operation and to precharge the bit line to a first precharge voltage or a second precharge voltage lower than the first precharge voltage depending on the data during a program verify operation performed in the program operation.

Abstract: Memories having a first pool of memory cells having a first storage density and a second pool of memory cells having a second storage density greater than the first storage density, and a controller configured to cause the memory to determine whether a value of an indication of available power of a power supply for the memory is less than a threshold, and in response to determining that the value of the indication of available power is less than the threshold, increase a size of the first pool of memory cells, limit programming of data received by the memory to the first pool of memory cells, and cease movement of data from the first pool of memory cells to the second pool of memory cells, as well as apparatus including similar memories.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a memory and peripheral circuits with a temperature sensor used to automatically adjust operating voltages. The temperature sensor includes a first circuit to generate a temperature-dependent voltage (TDV) that is dependent on an operating temperature of the integrated circuit, and a second circuit to generate a plurality of temperature reference voltages, based on or more codes. One or more comparator circuits compare individual ones of the plurality of reference voltages with the TDV, to generate one or more comparison signals that are indicative of the operating temperature of the integrated circuit.

Abstract: Methods of peak power management (PPM) for a storage system having multiple memory dies are disclosed. Each memory die includes a first PPM circuit and a second PPM circuit. First PPM circuits of the multiple memory dies are electrically connected to form a first PPM group. Similarly, second PPM circuits are electrically connected to form a second PPM group. Peak power operations can be managed by switching on a first pull-down driver of the first PPM circuit on a selected memory die when a first PPM enablement signal of the first PPM group is zero; waiting for a first delay period; switching on a second pull-down driver of the second PPM circuit on the selected memory die when a second PPM enablement signal of the second PPM group is zero. The first and second PPM enablement signals depend on the current flowing through each pull-down driver in the first and second PPM groups.

Abstract: An amplification-based read disturb information determination system includes a storage device coupled to a global read temperature identification system. The storage device amplifies data errors in a first row in its storage subsystem by shifting a first value voltage reference level associated with the first row to provide a second value voltage reference level, reads data stored in bits provided in the first row and error correction information associated with the data, and uses the error correction information to identify a number of the bits that store portions of the data with errors. For the first row and based on the number of bits that store portions of the data with errors, the storage device determines read disturb information and uses it to generate a read temperature for a second row in its storage subsystem that it provides to the global read temperature identification system.

Abstract: A semiconductor storage device includes memory cells a controller performing a write operation on the memory cells. The write operation includes program loops with a program operation and a verification operation. In a first loop the controller applies a first program voltage and a first verification voltage. Next, a detection operation counts the memory cells with a threshold voltage above a first threshold value. In a second program loop, after the detection operation, the controller applies a second program voltage and a second verification voltage. The values of used for second program voltage and the second verification voltage are set dependent on the counted number of memory cells with a threshold voltage above the first threshold value.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes: first and second select transistors; first and second select gate lines; first and second interconnects; first and second memory cell transistors; and first and second word lines. In a write operation, after execution of a verify operation, in a period in which the second select transistor is ON, a voltage of the first word line changes from a first voltage to a second voltage and a voltage of the second word line changes from a third voltage applied in the verify operation to a fourth voltage, and after the voltage of the first word line changes to the second voltage and the voltage of the second word line changes to the fourth voltage, a voltage of the second select gate line changes from a fifth voltage to a sixth voltage.

Abstract: A memory device includes a cell group including a plurality of non-volatile memory cells capable of storing data and a control circuit configured to perform plural program loops for storing the data, each program loop including a program voltage application operation and a verification operation. During the respective program loop, the control circuit performs the verification operation for an N target level, an N?1 target level lower than the N target level, and an N+1 higher than the N target level, in response to the program voltage application operation for the N target level. When a quantity of non-volatile memory cells having threshold voltages over the N+1 target level satisfies a preset criterion, the control circuit skips a next verification for a target level lower than the N+1 target level, in response to a next program voltage application operation for the N+1 target level.

Abstract: A device includes a programmable ROM circuit, an address circuit, and a processor. The programmable ROM circuit includes multiple physically contiguous pairs of bit-cells, each pair of bit-cells includes an active layer trace extending continuously across both of the bit-cells, each pair of bit-cells comprises a shared contact layer point when the pair of bit-cells is programmed to a value of one and no shared contact layer point when the pair of bit-cells is programmed to a value of zero. The address circuit is coupled to the programmable ROM circuit and configured to address only a first bit-cell of each pair of bit-cells. The processor is coupled to the address circuit and the programmable ROM circuit and configured to use the address circuit to read data from one or more pairs of bit-cells of the programmable ROM circuit.

Abstract: In some aspects of the present disclosure, a memory array includes: a plurality of memory cells; and a plurality of logic gates, each of the plurality of logic gates having a first input, a second input, and an output gating a corresponding one of the plurality of memory cells, wherein the first input of each of the plurality of logic gates of a first subset is coupled to a first bit select line.

Abstract: A magnetic storage device includes a magnetic body including first and second magnetic regions and a magnetic connection region that connects the first and second magnetic regions, and in which a plurality of magnetic domains each storing information by a magnetization direction thereof is formed, a read element that is electrically connected to the magnetic connection region and by which a magnetization direction of one of the magnetic domains is read, and a write element by which a magnetic domain having a magnetization direction is formed in the magnetic body according to information to be stored. The magnetic domains formed in each of the first and second magnetic regions are shifted in a predetermined direction in response to current that flows through the corresponding one of the first and second magnetic regions.

Abstract: A defect detecting method for a Word Line (WL) driving circuit includes: m WLs correspondingly connected to m different WL driving circuits are selected from a memory cell array and corresponding WL driving circuit arrays to serve as m WLs to be tested, one of which is set as a first WL and the remaining m-1 ones are set as second WLs; first potential is written into memory cells correspondingly connected to the m WLs to be tested; second potential is written into memory cells correspondingly connected to the first WL; real-time potentials of the memory cells connected to respective second WLs are sequentially read, and when difference value between the real-time potential of one target memory cell and the first potential is greater than first pre-set value, it is determined that the WL driving circuit connected to the second WL corresponding to the target memory cell has a defect.

Abstract: A memory sub-system configured to encode data using an error correcting code and an erasure code for storing data into memory cells and to decode data retrieved from the memory cells. For example, the data units of a predetermined size are separately encoded using the error correcting code (e.g., a low-density parity-check (LDPC) code) to generate parity data of a first layer. Symbols within the data units are cross encoded using the erasure code. Parity symbols of a second layer are calculated according to the erasure code. A collection of parity symbols having a total size equal to the predetermined size can be further encoded using the error correcting code to generate parity data for the parity symbols.

Abstract: A method for dynamically handling the failure of the static random-access memory (SRAM) dynamic failure handling system using a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) includes obtaining a write data; determining a write address; storing the write data at the write address of a frame memory which is composed of the SRAM and includes a real address area and a spare address area which are distinguished from each other; storing, in response to the write address, a write cyclic redundancy check (CRC) generated by performing a CRC calculation on the write data; determining a read address; reading a read data from the read address of the frame memory; determining whether, based on the A CRC remainder W_CRC corresponding to the read address and the read data, a CRC error occurs, and generating an error flag when the CRC error occurs; determining a fault address based on the error flag; and mapping the fault address to one of non-fault spare addresses of the spare address area when the fault address is an address of the real a

Abstract: A semiconductor device including an SRAM capable of sensing a defective memory cell that does not satisfy desired characteristics is provided. The semiconductor device includes a memory cell, a bit line pair being coupled to the memory cell and having a voltage changed towards a power-supply voltage and a ground voltage in accordance with data of the memory cell in a read mode, and a specifying circuit for specifying a bit line out of the bit line pair. In the semiconductor device, a wiring capacitance is coupled to the bit line specified by the specifying circuit and a voltage of the specified bit line is set to a voltage between a power voltage and a ground voltage in a test mode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of determining the sequence and/or positions of modified bases in a nucleic acid sample present in a circular molecule with a nucleic acid insert of known sequence comprising obtaining sequence data of at least two insert-sample units. In some embodiments, the methods comprise obtaining sequence data using circular pair-locked molecules. In some embodiments, the methods comprise calculating scores of sequences of the nucleic acid inserts by comparing the sequences to the known sequence of the nucleic acid insert, and accepting or rejecting repeats of the sequence of the nucleic acid sample according to the scores of one or both of the sequences of the inserts immediately upstream or downstream of the repeats of the sequence of the nucleic acid sample.

Abstract: Techniques for securely encoding, communicating, and comparing genomic information using probabilistic data structures are provided. In some embodiments, genomic information in a secure computing environment may be encoded and/or anonymized by building a probabilistic data structure that represents sub-strings of the genomic information as members of a set; the probabilistic data structure may then be securely transmitted outside the secure computing environment. In some embodiments, a probabilistic data structure representing sub-strings of sensitive genomic information as members of a set may be received in an unsecure computing environment and may be queried to generate output data indicating whether reference sub-strings are probable members of the set.

Abstract: Actions, such as effects and adverse-events, of a test substance in humans are predicted by using an artificial intelligence model trained by a method for training an artificial intelligence model, the method including inputting into the artificial intelligence model a set of first training data and second training data or a set of the second training data to train the artificial intelligence model.

Abstract: The technology disclosed assigns quality scores to bases called by a neural network-based base caller by (i) quantizing classification scores of predicted base calls produced by the neural network-based base caller in response to processing training data during training, (ii) selecting a set of quantized classification scores, (iii) for each quantized classification score in the set, determining a base calling error rate by comparing its predicted base calls to corresponding ground truth base calls, (iv) determining a fit between the quantized classification scores and their base calling error rates, and (v) correlating the quality scores to the quantized classification scores based on the fit.

Abstract: Methods and computer apparatuses are disclosed for processing genomic data in at least partially automated workflows of modules. A method comprises: specifying a source from which nucleic acid sequence(s) are to be obtained; selecting module(s) for processing data, including at least one module for processing the one or more nucleic acid sequences; presenting, in a graphical user interface, graphical components representing the source and the module(s) as nodes within a workspace; receiving, via the graphical user interface, inputs arranging the source and the module(s) as a workflow comprising a series of nodes, the series indicating, for each particular module, that output from one of the source or another particular module is to be input into the particular module; generating an output for the workflow based upon the nucleic acid sequence(s) by processing each module in an order indicated by the series.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for tracking the provenance of genetic material using blockchain-based technologies. Immutable records of transactions associated with the genetic material are generated. These records can be utilized to create an audit trail for the genetic material.

Abstract: A method including retrieving an information for a subject, the information comprising a disease of the subject, a subject condition, and a previous condition. The method includes parsing a contract between a provider and a payor to identify a measurable value and identifying a contract success factor and a social determinant for the disease in the subject based on the subject condition, the measurable value, the previous condition, and the contract. The method also includes identifying multiple options available for the provider in a treatment of the disease in the subject. The method also includes identifying an expected condition based on the performance parameter and on the disease of the subject, and providing a recommendation to the provider for an action to improve the expected condition. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: A system comprising a database containing user data, an interface engine that communicates with the database and parses the data, an application server that communicates with the interface engine, a user device that receives and displays the parsed data, receives user-provided information, and sends the user-provided information to the application server, wherein the application server automatically updates the user device display with the parsed data, receives user-provided information from said user device, and provides the user-provided information to the interface engine for updating the database.

Abstract: A system and method for detection of synthesized videos of humans. The method including: determining blood flow signals using a first machine learning model trained with a hemoglobin concentration (HC) changes training set, the first machine learning model taking as input bit values from a set of bitplanes in a captured image sequence, the HC changes training set including bit values from each bitplane of images captured from a set of subjects for which HC changes are known; determining whether blood flow patterns from the video are indicative of a synthesized video using a second machine learning model, the second machine learning model taking as input the blood flow signals, the second machine learning model trained using a blood flow training set including blood flow data signals from at least one of a plurality of videos of other human subjects for which it is known whether each video is synthesized.

Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.

Abstract: A method and system may provide an automated pharmacy processing system which automatically processes an electronic prescription by converting the electronic prescription into a pharmacy prescription record. In this way, an electronic prescription can be filled by a pharmacist without manual data entry. The systems, methods, and apparatuses may generate confirmation and verification requests based on electronic prescription data.

Abstract: A device includes a reservoir for holding an article that has thereon and a dispenser for dispensing the articles from the reservoir. A deactivation mechanism may deactivate medicament held within the reservoir.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for training users of ambulatory medical devices. The methods relate to improving user interactions with the touchscreens of devices. In one embodiment there is an operating mode that records all user interactions along with various device parameters and allows the clinician to review the patient's performance for the initial use period. Automated analysis software may be employed to analyze the data generated by the device. The results of the analysis may be used by the clinician to improve the patient and device interaction.

Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

Abstract: A system for recording, storing and processing diagnostic information, including: a computer implementing a computer-readable media including digital data and ground truth; a registry constructed and arranged to store and associate transactions or accesses on the data; and a machine learning system that considers each learning step modification a microtransaction for the data used in that step and which is recorded in the transaction registry. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs recorded on one or more computer storage devices, each configured to perform the actions of the methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically marking locations within a radiograph of one or more dental pathologies, anatomies, anomalies or other conditions determined by automated image analysis of the radiograph by a number of different machine learning models. Image annotation data may be generated based at least in part on obtained results associated with output of the multiple machine learning models, where the image annotation data indicates at least one location in the radiograph and an associated dental pathology, restoration, anatomy or anomaly detected at the at least one location by at least one of the machine learning models. A number of different pathologies may be identified and their locations marked within a single radiograph image.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image annotation for medical procedures. The system operates in a parallel manner. In one flow, the system starts from clinical terms and image and applies image detection module in order to get visual candidates for related radiological finding and provide them with semantic descriptors. In the second (parallel) flow, the system produces a list of prioritized semantic descriptors (with probabilities). The second flow is done by application of a reverse inference algorithm that uses clinical terms and expert clinical knowledge. The results of both flows combined by matching module for detection the best candidate and with limited user input images can be annotated. The clinical terms are extracted from clinical documents by textual analysis.

Abstract: Embodiments discussed herein facilitate building and/or employing model(s) for determining tumor prognoses based on a combination of radiomic features and pathomic features. One example embodiment can perform actions comprising: providing, to a first machine learning model, at least one of: one or more intra-tumoral radiomic features associated with a tumor or one or more peri-tumoral radiomic features associated with a peri-tumoral region around the tumor; receiving a first predicted prognosis associated with the tumor from the first machine learning model; providing, to a second machine learning model, one or more pathomic features associated with the tumor; receiving a second predicted prognosis associated with the tumor from the second machine learning model; and generating a combined prognosis associated with the tumor based on the first predicted prognosis and the second predicted prognosis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining at least one geographic region of a plurality of geographic regions, at least one data variable, and/or at least one health variable, estimating a current prevalence of a data variable in a geographic region of the plurality of geographic regions, determining a trend in a relationship between the data variable and the geographic region at a current time, determining a second trend in the relationship between the data variable and the geographic region at at least one prior point in time, determining if the trend in the relationship is irregular within a predetermined threshold with respect to the second trend from the at least one prior point in time, and, upon determining that the trend in the relationship is irregular within a predetermined threshold, generating an alert.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking healing progress of multiple adjacent wounds are provided. In one embodiment, a system may include a processor configured to receive a first image of a plurality of adjacent wounds near a form of colorized surface having colored reference elements, determine colors of the plurality of wounds, correct for local illumination conditions, receive a second image of the plurality of wounds near the form of colorized surface, to determine second colors of the plurality of wounds in the second image, match each of the plurality of wounds in the second image to a wound of the plurality of wounds in the first image, and determine an indicator of the healing progress for each of the plurality of wounds based on changes between the first image and the second image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical image processing apparatus and a medical image processing method for a medical navigation device, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for processing an image provided when using the medical navigation device. To this end, the present invention provides a medical image processing apparatus for a medical navigation device, including: a position tracking unit configured to obtain position information of the medical navigation device within an object; a memory configured to store medical image data generated based on a medical image of the object; and a processor configured to set a region of interest (ROI) based on position information of the medical navigation device in reference to the medical image data, and generate partial medical image data corresponding to the ROI, and a medical image processing method using the same.

Abstract: A method at a computing device for classifying elements within an input, the method including breaking the input into a plurality of patches; for each patch: creating a vector output; applying a characterization map to select a classification bin from a plurality of classification bins; and utilizing the selected classification bin to classify the vector output to create a classified output; and compiling the classified output from each patch.