Abstract: A gases humidification system includes a measuring chamber and a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber has one or more mixing elements that improve a mixing of gases before reaching the measuring chamber. Ultrasonic sensing is used to measure gases properties or characteristics within the measuring chamber. A baffle or a vane may be used to control and direct the gases flow through the mixing chamber as the gases flow moves into the measuring chamber.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to policy-based programmable Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices. An apparatus, for example, can include a device that includes an interface through which the device is to be connected to an asset. The asset can include one or more asset sensors. The device can include one or more device sensors, a network module, and a controller that executes instructions that cause the device to perform operations. In particular, the controller can execute instructions to cause the device to receive a device policy that instructs the device to collect device data from the device sensor(s) in accordance with a device ruleset. The device also can receive an asset policy that instructs the device to collect asset data from the asset sensor(s) in accordance with an asset ruleset. The device can collect the device data and the asset data in accordance with the device/asset policies.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for removing material (e.g., clot) from within a body, including inverting thrombectomy apparatuses. These methods and apparatuses may include methods and apparatuses for reusing portion of the devices, method and apparatuses for loading and reloading the inverting thrombectomy apparatuses, and methods and apparatuses for improving and enhancing the ability of the inverting thrombectomy apparatuses to remove clot.

Abstract: Nanoparticle compositions described herein comprise combinations of prodrugs of therapeutic agents that achieve enhanced therapeutic effects as compared to those observed when combinations of free forms of these therapeutic agents are administered.

Abstract: A method for reducing stress induced defects in heterogeneous epitaxial interfaces of a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes forming a fin structure with a fin base, a superlattice structure on the fin base, forming a polysilicon gate structure on the fin structure, forming a source/drain (S/D) opening within a portion of the fin structure uncovered by the polysilicon gate structure, modifying the first surfaces of the first layers to curve a profile of the first surfaces, depositing first, second, and third passivation layers on the first, second, and third surfaces, respectively, forming an epitaxial S/D region within the S/D opening, and replacing the polysilicon gate structure with a metal gate structure. The superlattice structure includes first and second layers with first and second lattice constants, respectively, and the first and second lattice constants are different from each other.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to proximity routing policy enforcement for trans-border Internet of Things (“IoT”) data governance compliance. A network gateway can receive, from a data source device, a device registration message comprising a device registration header. The network gateway can determine, based upon the device registration header and a data governance policy, whether the data source device is permitted to access a data governance zone. In response to determining that the data source device is permitted to access the data governance zone, the network gateway can determine, based upon a further data governance policy, at least one gateway of a plurality of gateways operating in the data governance zone to which the device registration message is to be forwarded. The network gateway can forward the registration message to the at least one gateway so that the at least one gateway is enabled for device operation.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a first fin and a second fin formed over the substrate. The semiconductor structure further includes a first anti-punch through region formed in the first fin and a second anti-punch through region formed in the second fin and first nanostructures formed over the first fin and second nanostructures formed over the second fin. The semiconductor structure further includes a barrier layer formed over the second anti-punch through region and a first gate formed around the first nanostructures. The semiconductor structure further includes a second gate formed around the second nanostructures. In addition, an interface between the barrier layer and the second anti-punch through region is higher than an interface between the first anti-punch through region and the first gate.

Abstract: A data source device (“device”) can generate a plurality of data segments, each of which can include data that is owned by a specific entity. The device can calculate and store a hash for each data segment of the plurality of data segments as part of a message footer of a data message. The device can calculate and store a further hash that includes a combination of the plurality of data segments and the hashes for the plurality of data segments as part of the message footer. The device can encrypt each data segment to create a plurality of encrypted data segments. The device can assemble the data message to include the plurality of encrypted data segments and the message footer. The device can send the data message to a gateway for further processing.

Abstract: A web-based platform application for managing rules of a programming object is described. The platform application receives, from a client device, a definition of a product via a web page of a product configuration platform. The definition identifying attributes of the product. The platform application provides a rule configuration template in the web page of the product. The platform application receives entries in the rule configuration template. The entries indicate values for corresponding rule attributes of the rule configuration template. The platform application forms a product rule configuration based on the entries in the rule configuration template, and generates the programming object based on the definition of the product and the product rule configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a dynamic electronic form are described. The system may include one or more processors that cause the system to perform create an electronic form with one or more data entry fields. The system may also obtain access to a plurality of datasets, where each dataset may include multiple entry fields and integrate at least one identified dataset with the electronic form. The system may further suggest at least one data input in the data entry field based on information input in the data entry field by a user. The data entry input suggested may be sourced from the identified dataset integrated to the electronic form.

Abstract: Techniques for managing data center electronic devices in a data center include operating data center server devices that define a particular amount of computing power of a data center, the devices supported in server racks positioned in a frame assembly that includes bays defined along a lengthwise dimension of the frame assembly, the bays arranged in stacked layers that include at least a first layer of bays and a second layer of bays positioned vertically above the first layer of bays, the server racks positioned in at least one of the bays of the first or second layers of bays; determining that at least one of the server devices requires a maintenance operation; based on the determination, operating an automated service machine to move to a location in the data center that is adjacent to the data center server device; and performing the maintenance operation on the at least one data center server device with the automated service machine.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems and methods for treating target tissue in a patient's spine. In general, the methods include the steps of advancing a wire into the patient from a first location, through a neural foramen, and out of the patient from a second location; connecting a tissue modification device to the wire; positioning the tissue modification device through the neural foramen using the wire; modifying target tissue in the spine by moving the tissue modification device against the target tissue; and delivering an agent to modified target tissue, wherein the agent is configured to inhibit blood flow from the modified target tissue. In some embodiments, the step of modifying target tissue comprises removing target tissue located ventral to the superior articular process while avoiding non-target tissue located lateral to the superior articular process.

Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to time-aware blockchain staged regulatory control of Internet of Things (“IoT”) data. A federation platform can receive a registration request from an enterprise edge platform to register a blockchain identifier for publication of public data on a public blockchain. The federation platform can determine if the registration request contains any restricted data parameters. In response to determining that the registration request does not contain any restricted data parameters, the federation platform can query a security module to obtain an encryption key. The federation platform can receive the encryption key from the security module. The federation platform can store the encryption key in association with the blockchain identifier and an enterprise edge platform ID that uniquely identifies the enterprise edge platform.

Abstract: A method of semiconductor fabrication includes positioning a substrate on a susceptor in a chamber and growing an epitaxial feature on the substrate. The growing includes providing UV radiation to a first region of a surface of the substrate and while providing the UV radiation, growing a first portion of the epitaxial feature on the first region of the surface while concurrently growing a second portion of the epitaxial feature on a second region of the surface of the substrate. The first portion of the epitaxial feature can be greater in thickness than the second portion of the epitaxial feature.

Abstract: A system and method for data entries deduplication are provided. The method includes indexing an input data set, wherein the input data set is in a tabular formant and the indexing includes providing a unique Row identifier (RowID), wherein rows are the data entries; computing attribute similarity for each column across each pair of rows; computing, for each pair of rows, row-to-row similarity as a weighted sum of attribute similarities; clustering pairs of rows based on their row-to-row similarities; and providing an output data set including at least the clustered pairs of rows.

Abstract: A data center system includes a frame assembly that includes a plurality of bays defined along a lengthwise dimension of the frame assembly, the plurality of bays arranged in a plurality of stacked layers of bays, the plurality of stacked layers including at least a first layer of bays and a second layer of bays positioned vertically above the first layer of bays; a plurality of server racks positioned in the bays of the first layer of bays, each of the server racks configured to support a plurality of data center server devices that define a particular amount of computing power; and a plurality of network switches positioned in the bays of the second layer of bays, each of the network switches communicably coupled to at least one of the data center server devices in the first layer of bays.

Abstract: A system and computer implemented method for cataloging database metadata using a signature matching process are provided. The method includes receiving an input name to be matched to a key in a seed table; generating a first fingerprint by decomposing the received input name into a first set n-grams; generating, based on the received input name, a second fingerprint using a predetermined pronunciation schema, wherein the second fingerprint is a phonetic fingerprint; generating a third fingerprint by decomposing the second fingerprint into a second set of n-grams; identifying a matching key by matching any combination of the first fingerprint, the second fingerprint, and the third fingerprint against keys in the seed table; and cataloging the metadata with the matching key as a tag.

Abstract: Textured particles and methods of making the same. A textured particle includes an inner core and a spherical solid outer shell including an outer surface. The inner core is inside the outer shell. The outer surface includes a first tier texture including a first metal, wherein the first metal is greater than 50 atomic % of a total atomic content of all metals in the first tier texture; a second tier texture including the second metal, wherein the second metal is greater than 50 atomic % of a total atomic content of all metals in the second tier texture; and a third tier texture including the third metal, wherein the third metal is greater than 50 atomic % of a total atomic content of all metals in the third tier texture. The first metal, second metal, and third metals are different metals.

Abstract: A kit for forming a data center comprising a first rack, a second rack, a first support having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first support configured to be secured to the floor at the first end, a cooling frame having a cooling unit received therein, the cooling frame having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, the cooling frame configured to be secured to the second end of the first support, a first distribution frame having a first plurality of support arms extending therefrom, the first distribution frame configured to be coupled to the first face of the cooling frame, and a second distribution frame having a second plurality of support arms extending therefrom, the second distribution frame configured to be coupled to the second face of the cooling frame.