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20110096832 | DEPTH MAP GENERATION TECHNIQUES FOR CONVERSION OF 2D VIDEO DATA TO 3D VIDEO DATA - This disclosure describes techniques for generating depth maps for video units, such as video frames or slices video frames. The techniques may be performed by a video encoder in order to convert two-dimensional (2D) video to three-dimensional (3D) video. The techniques may alternatively be performed by a video decoder in order to convert received 2D video to 3D video. The techniques may use a combination of motion and color considerations in the depth map generation process. | 04-28-2011 |
20120127267 | DEPTH ESTIMATION BASED ON GLOBAL MOTION - This disclosure describes techniques for estimating a depth of image objects for a two-dimensional (2D) view of a video presentation. For example, an initial indication of depth (e.g., an optical flow) may be determined for a 2D view. The initial indication of depth may be used to estimate global motion, e.g., motion of an observer (e.g., camera), of the 2D view. The initial indication of depth may be modified based on the estimation of global motion to create a global motion-adjusted indication of depth. The global motion-adjusted depth indication may be used to create a depth map for the 2D view, which may be used to generate an alternative view of the video presentation that may be used to display a three-dimensional (3D) video presentation. | 05-24-2012 |
20120127270 | DEPTH ESTIMATION BASED ON GLOBAL MOTION - This disclosure describes techniques for estimating a depth of image objects for a two-dimensional (2D) view of a video presentation. For example, a plurality of feature points may be determined for a 2D view. The plurality of feature points may be used to estimate global motion, e.g., motion of an observer (e.g., camera), of the 2D view. For example, the plurality of feature points may be used to generate a global motion frame difference. The global motion frame difference may be used to create a depth map for the 2D view, which may be used to generate an alternative view of the video presentation that may be used to display a three-dimensional (3D) video presentation. | 05-24-2012 |
20120229602 | CODING MULTIVIEW VIDEO PLUS DEPTH CONTENT - This disclosure describes techniques for coding 3D video block units. In one example, a video encoder is configured to receive one or more texture components from at least a portion of an image representing a view of three dimensional video data, receive a depth map component for at least the portion of the image, code a block unit indicative of pixels of the one or more texture components for a portion of the image and the depth map component. The coding comprises receiving texture data for a temporal instance of a view of video data, receiving depth data corresponding to the texture data for the temporal instance of the view of video data, and encapsulating the texture data and the depth data in a view component for the temporal instance of the view, such that the texture data and the depth data are encapsulated within a common bitstream. | 09-13-2012 |
20120236934 | SIGNALING OF MULTIVIEW VIDEO PLUS DEPTH CONTENT WITH A BLOCK-LEVEL 4-COMPONENT STRUCTURE - This disclosure describes techniques for coding 3D video block units. In one example, a video encoder is configured to receive one or more texture components from at least a portion of an image representing a view of three dimensional video data, receive a depth map component for at least the portion of the image, code a block unit indicative of pixels of the one or more texture components for a portion of the image and the depth map component. The coding comprises coding the depth map component relative to at least one of the texture components, and signalling an attribute of the depth map component relative to the one or more texture components. | 09-20-2012 |
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20100206295 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SOLAR THERMAL CONCENTRATION FOR 2-DIMENSIONAL FOCUSING CONCENTRATORS INCLUDING FEATURES OF SEQUENTIAL HEATING, THERMAL LOSS REDUCTION, AND/OR ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATION OR OPERATING PARAMETERS - Systems and methods are disclosed including innovations related to aspects of solar concentration and/or the collection, transfer, or utilization of thermal energy. In some exemplary implementations, systems and methods of generating thermal energy using a plurality of solar modules are set forth, with each solar module includes a collector and a receiver. | 08-19-2010 |
20100242475 | Systems and Methods of Thermal-Electric Power Generation Including Latent Heat Utilization Features - Systems and methods are disclosed related to utilization of energy including utilization of latent energy from electricity generating processes. According to one exemplary implementation, steam is produced from thermal energy, such as fossil fuel energy, nuclear energy and solar thermal energy; generating electricity from the steam using a turbine; and directing steam exhausted from the turbine to an absorption chiller or desalination apparatus as a condenser to drive an industrial process therein. In one exemplary implementation the absorption chiller may be an atmospheric control system to produce a gas of a desired temperature such as in an air-conditioning system. In another exemplary implementation the heat exchange apparatus is a desalination system employed to produce water of a desired purity. | 09-30-2010 |
20110005516 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector comprising an array of solar cells, each of which is spaced-apart from a subset of solar cells adjacent thereto, defining a hiatus therebetween; a first substrate disposed to cover the array of solar cells; and a second substrate disposed to cover the array of solar cells, with the array begin position between the first and second substrates, with a plurality of throughways, each of which extends from an aperture in the first substrate, traversing the hiatus and terminating in an opening in the second substrate. | 01-13-2011 |
20110120673 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF THERMAL TRANSFER AND/OR STORAGE - Systems, methods, and computer-implemented embodiments consistent with the inventions herein are directed to storing and/or transferring heat. In one exemplary implementation, there is provided a system for transferring/storing heat comprised of a heat exchange/storage apparatus including a chamber, and a heat input device adapted to heat/provide a vapor into the chamber. Other exemplary implementations may include one or more features consistent with a heat output device through which a working medium/fluid passes, a thermal storage medium located within the chamber, and/or a heat exchange system that delivers a heat exchange medium/fluid to the thermal storage medium. | 05-26-2011 |
20120241122 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LATENT HEAT (PHASE CHANGE) THERMAL STORAGE AND ASSOCIATED HEAT TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE - In various embodiments, phase change and heat exchange methods between heat collection, heat transfer, heat exchange, heat storage, and heat utility systems are described. In certain embodiments, the heat transfer fluids/heat exchange fluids, heat storage media, and working media in the system are all phase change materials with transition temperatures close to each other and in decreasing order and perform their respective function through phase changes within a relatively narrow temperature range. Methods to control heat transfer rate, heat exchange and/or heat charging/discharging rate between heat collection, thermal energy storage and heat utility apparatus at will are provided. Methods of controlling such systems are also provided. | 09-27-2012 |
20130240188 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A DELAYED AND PROLONGED AIR COOLING CONDENSATION SYSTEM - In various embodiments devices and methods are provided for an improved dry-cooling condensation system. In certain embodiments the methods involve receiving steam from a source of steam (e.g., a power plant); condensing the steam into water while transferring the latent heat of the steam into the latent heat of a thermal storage material; and dissipating the latent heat from the thermal storage material at a later time when the ambient temperature is lower than the ambient temperature at the time the steam was condensed into water. | 09-19-2013 |
20140013783 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VAPOR DRIVEN ABSORPTION HEAT PUMPS AND ABSORPTION HEAT TRANSFORMER WITH APPLICATIONS - In certain embodiments an all vapor driven absorption heat pump is provided comprising a first heat pump generator comprising a falling film heat exchanger and configured to receive a high temperature vapor and a dilute working medium and to evaporate heat transport material from the dilute working medium; optionally, a second heat pump generator comprising a second falling film heat exchanger configured to receive concentrated working medium and output vapor produced in the first heat pump and to further evaporate the working medium and provide a mid-temperature vapor output and a concentrated working medium; and a heat pump absorber configured to receive a low temperature vapor and the concentrated working medium from the first heat pump generator when the second heat pump generator is absent and to receive said concentrated working medium from the second heat pump generator when the second heat pump generator is present. | 01-16-2014 |
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20090191124 | PDGF-RBeta BINDERS - Provided herein are PDGF-Rβ imaging agents that are polypeptides labeled with a signal generator (e.g., paramagnetic label, a radionuclide, or a fluorophore), wherein the imaging agents bind specifically to PDGFR-β. Also provided are in vivo imaging methods using the imaging agents. | 07-30-2009 |
20090325313 | TWO HELIX BINDERS - An isolated polypeptide, Z domain, derived from B domain of Staphylococcal protein A, comprising a pair of anti-parallel alpha helices that are capable of binding a target, is provided herein. Introduction of an un-natural amino acid in the polypeptide is provided here. Also provided are methods of using the two-helix binders. | 12-31-2009 |
20100035361 | TWO HELIX BINDERS - An isolated polypeptide, Z domain, derived from B domain of | 02-11-2010 |
20100041073 | TWO HELIX BINDERS - An isolated polypeptide, Z domain, derived from B domain of | 02-18-2010 |
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20100272641 | LABELED MOLECULAR IMAGING AGENTS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USE - Imaging agents that comprise labeled substrates of the cystine/glutamate antiporter of cells, whereby the methods of use comprise introducing the labeled agents into cells via the cystine/glutamate antiporter, which are then reduced to a labeled cysteine, and subsequently detected in the cell. | 10-28-2010 |
20100310456 | IMAGING OF MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN - The present invention relates to methods for myelin basic protein detection comprises identifying a subject at risk of or diagnosed with a myelin-associated neuropathy, parenterally administering to the subject the agent, and determining myelination in the subject by detecting binding to myelin basic protein. Methods for the detection of myelin and a quantitative measurement of its local concentration in a sample using an agent with specific binding to myelin basic protein are also provided as is a kit containing the agent or its derivatives for use in detecting myelin basic protein | 12-09-2010 |
20110142759 | AGENTS AND METHODS FOR THE IMAGING OF MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN - The present invention relates to agents capable of binding to myelin basic protein in a subject. Also provided are methods for the detection of myelin-associated neuropathy comprising identifying a subject at risk of or diagnosed with a myelin-associated neuropathy, administering to a subject an agent that binds specifically to myelin basic protein, and determining myelination in the subject by detecting the agent present in the subject. A kit containing the agent or its derivatives for use in detecting myelin basic protein is also provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20110160233 | ANTI-VIRAL COMPOUNDS - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) or other viruses are disclosed. This invention is also directed to compositions comprising such compounds, co-formulation or co-administration of such compounds with other anti-viral or therapeutic agents, processes and intermediates for the syntheses of such compounds, and methods of using such compounds for the treatment of HCV or other viral infections. | 06-30-2011 |
20110160430 | FLUORINE-LABELED COMPOUNDS - Methods for introducing fluorine atom onto a polypeptide are provided. Also provided are linkers, bioconjugates, and bifunctional compound agents made using the methods, linkers, and bioconjugates. The methods comprise: (i) providing a linker comprising a thiol-reactive terminus and an aldehyde-reactive terminus; (ii) reacting the thiol-reactive terminus of the linker with a polypeptide comprising at least one thiol group or a reactive derivative thereof; and (iii) subsequently reacting the aldehyde-reactive terminus of the linker with a fluorine-substituted aldehyde. | 06-30-2011 |
20110243858 | HYDROXYLATED CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT AGENTS AND IMAGING METHOD - A method of diagnostic imaging is disclosed comprising administering a medical formulation to a subject, the formulation comprising a contrast enhancement agent having structure I and salts thereof | 10-06-2011 |
20110245511 | Intermediates for Hydroxylated Contrast Enhancement Agents - In one aspect, the present invention provides a protected ligand precursor having structure XX | 10-06-2011 |
20110245512 | HYDROXYLATED CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT AGENTS - In one aspect, the present invention provides a contrast enhancement agent comprising an iron chelate having structure I and salts thereof | 10-06-2011 |
20120165650 | HER2 BINDERS - Imaging agents comprising an isolated polypeptide conjugated with a radionuclide and a chelator; wherein the isolated polypeptide binds specifically to HER2, or a variant thereof; and methods for preparing and using these imaging agents. | 06-28-2012 |
20140154178 | METHODS OF DETECTING MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN - A method and a kit for detecting myelin basic protein are provided. The method comprises administering an agent, which binds to myelin basic protein (MBP), to a subject at risk of or diagnosed with a myelin-associated neuropathy, and determining myelination by detecting the agent resided in the subject. The amount of the agent present in the subject is indicative of a myelin-associated neuropathy. A method of quantifying an amount of MBP present in a tissue sample is also provided, wherein the method comprises contacting the tissue sample with the same agent, detecting the agent present in the tissue sample; and quantifying an amount of the agent present in the tissue sample. | 06-05-2014 |
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20100288190 | Growth Method of Non-Polarized-Plane InN - A kind of growth method of non-polarized-plane InN which is growing m-plane InN and In-rich m-plane InGaN on LiA1O | 11-18-2010 |
20110237011 | Method for Forming a GaN-Based Quantum-Well LED with Red Light - This invention presents a growth method for GaN based quantum wells red light LED structure by MOCVD epitaxy growth system, GaN based GaN/InGaN quantum wells red light LED structure material is obtained. The In mole fraction (x) for quantum well material InGaN is controlled between 0.1 and 0.5. This invention realizes the lumiscience of long wave length red light in group III nitrides. Aiming at the problem of difficulty in growing high In composition InGaN material, this invention solves this problem by controlling and adjusting the flux of organic Ga source and In source, growth temperature, time, and the flux of ammonia, and the mole ratio of N to Ga. By strictly controlling the conditions such as temperature and the flux ratio of reactant in the whole process, this invention determines the radiation wave length of quantum well, realizes the lumiscience of long wave length, and obtained GaN based GaN/InGaN quantum well red light LED structure. | 09-29-2011 |
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20140035693 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING HIGH-ORDER MODULATION SCHEMES USING LOW-ORDER MODULATORS - A processing device includes a plurality of modulators, the plurality of modulators performing modulation according to a first modulation scheme, a combiner configured to combine outputs from the plurality of modulators, and a signal processor configured to receive a bit stream and convert the bit stream into a plurality of input signals for the plurality of modulators such that the combiner generates a modulated output according to a second modulation scheme. The plurality of modulators may be low order modulators and a modulation schemes of the modulated output may include, for example, rotated quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK), pulse amplitude modulation (PAM), high order quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM), and multi-resolution high order quadrature amplitude modulation (M-QAM). | 02-06-2014 |
20140042121 | METHOD FOR REMOVING BURRS OF BATTERY ELECTRODE PLATES BY INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA DRY ETCHING - The present invention provides a method for removing burrs of battery electrode plates using inductively coupled plasma (ICP) dry etching, in which an induction coil is used for ionizing reaction gas. A DC bias is applied to accelerate the ionized reaction gas to bombard the burrs of electrode plate, removing burrs that formed in machining processes using physical bombardment. The equipment used in the present invention is an ICP etch system. The method according to the present invention can completely remove the burrs of electrode plate, thereby effectively preventing short circuits caused by burrs penetrating the membrane separator in the battery. | 02-13-2014 |
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20090137411 | Methods and biochips for detecting small molecule compounds - The present invention discloses methods for detection of small molecule compounds and its specific biochips. Biochips of the present invention comprise a solid support and carrier-linked small molecules immobilized onto the solid support. The invention also provides methods and kits for detection of small molecule compounds using the biochips of the invention. | 05-28-2009 |
20100068098 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLE ANALYTE DETECTION - The invention is directed to microfluidic devices comprising at least two processing channels, wherein each of the processing channels comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a high-flow-resistant and hydrophilic conduit; a distributing channel, wherein the distributing channel comprises an upstream end and a downstream end, and is in fluid communication with each inlet of the processing channels via the high-flow-resistant and hydrophilic conduit; and a flushing channel, wherein the flushing channel comprises an upstream end and a downstream end, and is in fluid communication with each outlet of the processing channels. The invention also provides methods of using the microfluidic devices. | 03-18-2010 |
20120306793 | Electronic Device and Method, Cell Phone, Program to Achieve Preset Operation Command Thereof - A touch-input device and an electronic device and a cell phone are described and include a touch acquisition module with an input area to execute touch acquisition operations. The input area includes a first area and a second area. A pointing object location module is used to determine the start location of the touch operation according to the data acquired by the touch acquisition module. A process module is used to calculate a first result indicating the coordinate of the pointing object according to the data acquired by the touch acquisition module when the start location of the touch operation is in the first area, and to calculate a second result indicating the movement of the pointing object according to the data acquired by the touch acquisition module when the start location of the touch operation is in the second area. | 12-06-2012 |
20130279436 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DATA COMMUNICATION - A communication terminal and a method for controlling data communication are provided by embodiments of the invention, relating to the field of communication technology. The communication terminal comprises: a first communication module adapted to, when transmitting a first communication signal to a first antenna, generate a first communication control signal for controlling a second communication module; and a second communication module adapted to receive the first communication control signal, and stop the transmission of a second communication signal between the second communication module and a second antenna in accordance with the first communication control signal. In the embodiments of the invention, respective signals of the first communication module and the second communication module are controlled to be transmitted in different times, thus signal interferences between the communication modules on the terminal are reduced. | 10-24-2013 |
20140303683 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM - The present invention provides a method for treating autism. The method comprises following steps: step 1, applying a first electrical current stimulation of 30 minutes in the vicinity of the Hegu acupuncture point and the Nei guan acupuncture point at one side of the patient, wherein the first electrical current stimulation has a first slow-quick waveform, and the maximum current of the first electrical current stimulation is 3-10 mA; and step 2, applying a second electrical current stimulation of 30 minutes in the vicinity of the Zusanli acupuncture point, and the Sanyinjiao acupuncture point at opposite side of the patient, wherein the second electrical current stimulation has a second slow-quick waveform, and the maximum current of the second electrical current stimulation is 4-15 mA. The above-mentioned method may actually aim at the etiology in the biological and medical aspects, and results in actual therapeutic significance. In the course of treatment, the above-mentioned method is not found to have any side effects, so it can be used for a long time. The present method of the present application is non-invasive and painless, and it is acceptable for children, and suitable for family use. The method can obviously improve the symptoms of autism. The clinical manifestations is an increase of passive and active language, an improvement of social interaction-ability, emotion becoming stable, a better sleep (sleep quickly, a long time). In addition, the method is simple and do not need an acupuncturist. | 10-09-2014 |
20150205374 | INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention discloses an information processing method for solving a problem in the prior art that operations are complicated when control modes of an electronic device is adjusted. The method comprises: detecting the number of operating bodies in a sensing space by using a sensing unit to obtain a first detection result; detecting whether the operating bodies are located on the first plane by using the sensing unit to obtain a second detection result; controlling the electronic device to work in a first working mode when the first detection result meets a first preset condition and/or the second detection result meets a second preset condition. The present invention further discloses a corresponding electronic device. Additionally, the present invention further discloses a method and corresponding electronic device for addressing a problem in the prior art that the error rate of responses from an electronic device is high when a user is operating a virtual keyboard. Additionally, the present invention further discloses a method and corresponding electronic device for addressing a problem in the prior art that the error rate of responses from an electronic device increases as the projecting direction cannot be adaptively adjusted when the electronic device is projecting. | 07-23-2015 |
20150353552 | PURINE INHIBITORS OF HUMAN PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL 3-KINASE DELTA - The instant invention provides compounds of formula I which are PI3K-delta inhibitors, and as such are useful for the treatment of PI3K-delta-mediated diseases such as inflammation, asthma, COPD and cancer. | 12-10-2015 |
20160069661 | Gauging Jig and Film Attaching Device Having the Same - The present invention provides a gauging jig, for gauging whether projections of first and second rollers, which are disposed in parallel on both sides of a carrying surface of a platform, coincide on the surface. The gauging jig includes a pointer instrument which is provided on a side of the platform and perpendicular to the carrying surface. The pointer instrument has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first roller and intersects with a central axis of the first roller, while the second end extends close to the second roller. With the gauging jig, an operator can promptly and accurately gauge whether the projections of the first and second rollers coincide on the carrying surface. Therefore, gauging time can be saved while times of trial production can be reduced or even omitted, thereby improving the production efficiency and reducing cost. | 03-10-2016 |
20160090241 | REGULATION JIG AND A DISPLAY SUBSTRATE CONVEYER USING THE SAME - The invention discloses a regulation jig including a regulation part and a scale plate which are movably connected. The regulation part can simultaneously regulate positions of conveying rings having the same sequence, such that they are arranged into a line. The scale plate can accurately control the distance between the lines formed by the rings. The regulation jig not only can guarantee the straightness of a row of conveying rings around different conveying rollers and having the same sequence, but also can ensure that the transmission surface formed by the conveying rings for supporting and conveying the display substrates has a good flatness, in turn preventing the display substrates from deviating from its travelling direction during the transmission. As such, the regulation jig provided by the invention can efficiently and promptly regulate the positions of the conveying rings, so as to ensure the normal transmission of the display substrate. | 03-31-2016 |
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20100048382 | TOLUENE SELECTIVE DISPROPORTIONATION CATALYST - The present invention discloses a catalyst for toluene shape selective disproportionation, comprising: a) 45 to 95 wt % of ZSM-5 molecular sieve having an average particle size of from 0.3 to 6 μm and a molar ratio of SiO | 02-25-2010 |
20120110287 | SNAPSHOTS IN A HYBRID STORAGE DEVICE COMPRISING A MAGNETIC DISK AND A SOLID STATE DISK - One or more snapshots of data stored over a period of time are maintained in a hybrid storage device comprising a magnetic disk and a solid state disk, wherein a selected snapshot stores information that allows recovery of data that is stored in the hybrid storage device at a selected point in time of the period of time. The hybrid storage device receives an input/output (I/O) command from a computational device. A category of a plurality of categories to which the I/O command belongs is determined, wherein the plurality of categories comprise writing to an unused block, writing to a used block, reading from an unused block, and reading from a used block. In response to determining the category to which the I/O command belongs, the I/O command is handled by one of the magnetic disk and the solid state disk based on the determined category. | 05-03-2012 |
20120278571 | MIGRATING VIRTUAL MACHINES ACROSS SITES - The invention relates to apparatus and methods for managing data swap in a migration of virtual memory data of a virtual machine. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a receiving unit configured to receive a migration instruction and the second site information; a copying unit configured to copy memory data to a sub-logical unit in the first storage device; and a notifying unit configured to send a notification to instruct the second host to read the memory data from a mirror logical unit of a sub-logical unit in the second storage device. The apparatus modifies a mirror direction between the first and second storage devices and modifies a path table related to the first and second storage devices. Data of the virtual machine can be migrated and swapped in a metro mirror manner, thereby the virtual machine data can be migrated across sites without affecting system operation. | 11-01-2012 |
20130086340 | MANAGING STORAGE DEVICES IN A CLOUD STORAGE ENVIRONMENT - A method of managing storage devices including storage resources that are virtualized and integrated into corresponding intermediate volumes, wherein the intermediate volumes are virtualized and integrated into individual logical volumes. The method comprises acquiring storage resource requirements presented to the logical volumes where the requirements comprise redundancy, obtaining storage resources available from respective intermediate volumes, selecting intermediate volumes to satisfy the storage resource requirements based on the requirements and available storage resources, where a minimum number of the intermediate volumes is determined based on the required redundancy, and storing user data in selected intermediate volumes based on the required redundancy. | 04-04-2013 |
20130198561 | MIGRATING VIRTUAL MACHINES ACROSS SITES - In one embodiment, a method for managing data swapping in a migration of virtual memory data in a virtual machine, wherein the data swapping is from a first storage device at a first site to a second storage device at a second site, and the first and second storage devices have a metro mirror relationship includes sending a fail report in response to a failure to access the first storage device according to a path table, in response to the fail report, modifying a mirror direction between the first and second storage devices, sending a path modifying notification for modifying settings of a first path to the second storage device, and activating the path to the second storage device by modifying the path table according to the path modifying notification, so as to make the second storage device accessible. | 08-01-2013 |
20130343880 | TURBINE END INTAKE STRUCTURE FOR TURBOCHARGER, AND TURBOCHARGER COMPRISING THE SAME - A turbine end intake structure for a turbocharger includes a turbine housing, a turbine having multiple blades and located in a turbine shell, and thermal insulation located between the turbine end of the turbocharger and another part. A flow-guiding channel for engine exhaust gases is provided on the turbine housing in communication with the interior of the turbine housing. An inner surface of the turbine housing matching peripheral edges of the blades is a cylindrical surface coaxial with the turbine, while the shape of the peripheral edges of the blades follows the cylindrical surface. Angle-cut portions are provided on the blades at positions corresponding to an intake port of the flow-guiding channel. The thermal insulation has an outwardly extending flow-guiding part, and a flow-guiding path for engine exhaust gases formed by the flow-guiding channel and the flow-guiding part is perpendicular to the angle-cut portions of the blades. | 12-26-2013 |
20150067319 | SNAPSHOTS IN A HYBRID STORAGE DEVICE COMPRISING A MAGNETIC DISK AND A SOLID STATE DISK - One or more snapshots of data stored over a period of time are maintained in a hybrid storage device comprising a magnetic disk and a solid state disk, wherein a selected snapshot stores information that allows recovery of data that is stored in the hybrid storage device at a selected point in time of the period of time. The hybrid storage device receives an input/output (I/O) command from a computational device. A category of a plurality of categories to which the I/O command belongs is determined, wherein the plurality of categories comprise writing to an unused block, writing to a used block, reading from an unused block, and reading from a used block. In response to determining the category to which the I/O command belongs, the I/O command is handled by one of the magnetic disk and the solid state disk based on the determined category. | 03-05-2015 |
20150074453 | MIGRATING VIRTUAL MACHINES ACROSS SITES - A method for managing data swapping in a migration of virtual memory data in a virtual machine, where the data swapping is from a first host associated with a first storage device to a second host associated with a second storage device, is provided in another embodiment. The method includes receiving a migration instruction indicating the virtual machine to be migrated, and instructing the first host to copy data of the virtual machine to a sub-logical unit in the first storage device, the sub-logical unit having a mirror logical unit in the second storage device. A notification is sent, the notification being usable to instruct the second host to read data from the mirror logical unit. | 03-12-2015 |