Phase Change Memory (PCM) presents an architectural challenge: writing to it is slow enough to make attaching it to a CPU’s main memory controller impractical, yet reading from it is so fast that using it in a peripheral storage device would leave much of its performance potential untapped at low command queue depths, throttled by the high latencies of the common peripheral buses and existing d...

This paper describes a new computer-based gamma ray monitor for laboratory and field measurements. The monitor consists of a universal peripheral device, and GM counter gamma ray probe, connected via USB to the PC. The peripheral device is generic; in addition to the GM probe, it accepts sensors for spectrometric measurements as well as sensors for the measurement of other environmental paramet...

We evaluated a novel intravascular plug, the Hourglass peripheral embolisation device (PED). We describe, for the first time, the use of this device and discuss its potential applications. The device was deployed in nine patients over a six-month period at a single institution by two different operators. Five patients underwent renal artery embolisation, three underwent gonadal vein embolisatio...

Purpose: Evaluation of peripheral endothelial function using EndoPAT 2000 device in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and correlation clinical characteristics the patients. Material methods: The study included 39 NSTEMI, hospitalized 2 PCI centers, period 03.2022-03.2023. At 72 hours after admission, was assessed device. Patients were divided into groups according to...

In this paper, we present the design, implementation, and software testing of USBSec, a secure extension of the vanilla USB protocol that incorporates host authentication to defend against software threats. Specifically, we force the USB host to supply authentication information to the peripheral device before enumerating the device. The peripheral validates the authentication information again...

The use of intravenous (i.v.) contrast media in CT examinations is often of great value in improving diagnostic accuracy. The preferable route of administration is via a peripheral i.v. cannula, with powered injectors allowing reliable delivery of rapid flow rates. However, many patients with a pre-existing central venous access device may have difficult peripheral access and there is a temptat...