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| 20130208731 | POSTED AND UNENCUMBERED QUEUES - In one aspect, techniques are provided for adding a packet to a queue. A packet may he received. A determination may be made if the packet is encumbered or unencumbered. The packet may be added to a posted queue, to an encumbered queue, or a unencumbered queue based on the determination. In another aspect, techniques are provided for de-queuing a packet in a posted queue. A posted packet may be de-queued and encumbered queues associated with the packet may be added to unencumbered queues. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130263148 | MANAGING A SET OF RESOURCES - In one example, a controller for managing a set of resources. A first structure has a first entry statically associated with one of the resources. A second structure has a second entry dynamically associative with one of the resources. A resource sharing mechanism borrows for the second structure an idle resource associated with the first structure. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130286825 | FEED-FORWARD ARBITRATION - Feed-forward arbitration is disclosed. An example method of feed-forward arbitration includes determining an aggregated measure of urgency of packets waiting in a queue. The method also includes sending the aggregated measure to switching node arbiters along the path that an urgent packet will take, to reduce backpressure along a path of an urgent packet by biasing arbiters in favor of the packet | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130290573 | SELF ORGANIZING HEAP - In one aspect a memory module storing a plurality of packets is provided. A self organizing heap contains elements associated with each of the packets. The self organizing heap reorders the packets based on packet passing rules. In another aspect, a plurality of elements associated with packets is provided. Each element includes a state machine. The state machine operates in accordance with packet passing rules. The state machine reorders the packets by selective swapping of adjacent elements. | 10-31-2013 |
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| 20080206005 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SECURE A COMPONENT IN POSITION FOR FABRICATION - A method for forming an opening in two different turbine components is provided. The method includes coupling a clamp to a base and coupling the clamp to a clamp bar, wherein the clamp bar is moveable with respect to the base. A first bushing plate is selected based on a first turbine component being drilled and is removably coupled to the base. A bushing is removably coupled to at least one aperture extending through the first bushing plate. An opening is formed in the first turbine component. A second bushing plate is selected based on a second turbine component being drilled. The second turbine component is different from the first turbine component. The second bushing plate is removably coupled to the base. An opening is formed in the second turbine component. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080206063 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING BLADE SHIMS - A method for assembling a stator assembly for a turbine engine is provided. The method includes providing a blade with a base including an end wall having at least one hole defined therein and providing a shim having at least one aperture extending therethrough. The shim aperture is aligned with the end wall hole, and the shim is secured to the blade base end wall using a fastener. The fastener is inserted through the shim aperture in an interference fit within the end wall hole. The blade and the shim are coupled to a turbine casing. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100024238 | Nozzle Trailing Edge Position Measurement and Marking - A measuring tool measures a trailing edge position of gas turbine nozzle. The tool includes a frame member attachable to at least one predefined reference point on the nozzle. At least one sliding member is slidable relative to the frame member and includes a measuring point engageable with the trailing edge. A position of the sliding member relative to the frame member is determinative of the trailing edge position. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20120023746 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING A TURBINE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A method for fabricating a nozzle segment for use within a turbine nozzle assembly. The method comprises providing a nozzle segment including an outer band, an inner band, and at least one vane extending there between, wherein at least one of the inner band and the outer band is formed with a transition piece groove defined therein, positioning an inspection tool in contact with the nozzle assembly such that the inspection tool is aligned relative to the nozzle segment using at least one datum, and verifying an alignment of each transition piece groove using the inspection tool. | 02-02-2012 |
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| 20100067390 | System and method for discovery of network entities - A system and method of discovering network entities. Network traffic is monitored, wherein monitoring includes finding network entities in the network traffic. If the network entities are network assets, the system determines if the network entities are critical network assets. If the network entities are network users, the system classifies the network users automatically into user groups. The network traffic is then displayed as a function of the critical network assets and the user groups. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100293094 | TRANSACTION ASSESSMENT AND/OR AUTHENTICATION - Systems and methods for assessing and authenticating transactions are disclosed. Some exemplary embodiments may authenticate transactions based at least in part on a comparison of a newly obtained electronic signature associated with a user with a previously obtained electronic signature associated with the user, where a payment instrument presented for use in the transaction is also associated with the user. Exemplary electronic signatures may comprise any information which may identify the user, such as browser fingerprints, computer fingerprints, IP addresses, geographic IP location information, information associated with a payment, and/or a typing patterns. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20150324802 | TRANSACTION ASSESSMENT AND/OR AUTHENTICATION - Systems and methods for assessing and authenticating transactions are disclosed. Some exemplary embodiments may authenticate transactions based at least in part on a comparison of a newly obtained electronic signature associated with a user with a previously obtained electronic signature associated with the user, where a payment instrument presented for use in the transaction is also associated with the user. Exemplary electronic signatures may comprise any information which may identify the user, such as browser fingerprints, computer fingerprints, IP addresses, geographic IP location information, information associated with a payment, and/or a typing patterns. | 11-12-2015 |
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| 20090067686 | FINGER SENSING APPARATUS USING HYBRID MATCHING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A finger sensing apparatus may include a finger sensor including an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, an array of finger sensing elements on the IC substrate, and match circuitry on the IC substrate for performing final finger matching. The finger sensing apparatus may also include a host platform cooperating with the array of finger sensing elements for performing at least one finger prematch function. In addition, the finger sensor and the host platform may implement at least one security function therebetween. The at least one security function may include a watermarking function, and/or an encryption/decryption function. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090067687 | FINGER SENSING APPARATUS USING IMAGE WATERMARKING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A finger sensing device may include an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, an array of finger sensing elements on the IC substrate, and image watermark circuitry on the IC substrate and cooperating with the array of finger sensing elements for generating finger image data with an image watermark embedded therein. The finger sensing apparatus may also include match circuitry on the IC substrate for performing finger matching based at least upon the image watermark. The array of finger sensing elements may include an array of finger sensing pixels. The image watermark circuitry may distort values from the array of finger sensing pixels to generate the finger image data with the image watermark embedded therein. The watermark circuitry may distort position values from the array of finger sensing pixels. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090257626 | THINNED FINGER SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a housing with a connector member opening therein, electronic circuitry within the housing, and a finger sensor assembly carried by the housing. The finger assembly may include a thinned finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) secured to the housing that has a thickness less than 200 microns. The finger sensor assembly may also include a connector member extending through the connector member opening in the housing and coupling together the thinned finger sensing IC and the electronic circuitry. The thinned finger sensing IC may be adhesively secured to the housing, such as using a pressure sensitive adhesive, and the thinned finger sensing IC may conform to a non-planar surface. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110122059 | FINGER SENSING APPARATUS WITH SELECTIVELY OPERABLE TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING PIXELS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A finger sensing device may include an integrated circuit (IC) substrate and an array of pixels on the IC substrate. Each pixel may be selectively operable in at least a receiving mode for receiving radiation from an adjacent finger, or a transmitting mode for transmitting radiation into the adjacent finger. The finger sensing device may also include a controller coupled to the array of pixels for selectively operating at least one first pixel in the receiving mode, and while selectively operating at least one second pixel in the transmitting mode. Each pixel may also be selectively operable in a mask mode for neither receiving nor transmitting radiation. The controller may also selectively operate at least one third pixel in the mask mode while selectively operating the at least one first and second pixels in the receiving and transmitting modes. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120269406 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR COLLECTING FINGER DATA AND DISPLAYING A FINGER MOVEMENT TRACE AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a finger sensor, a display, and a controller coupled to the finger sensor and the display. The controller may be configured to collect finger data from multiple portions of a user's finger as the user's finger is moved around on the finger sensor along a finger travel path. The controller may also be configured to generate on the display a finger movement trace corresponding to the finger movement travel path. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130119488 | THINNED FINGER SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a housing with a connector member opening therein, electronic circuitry within the housing, and a finger sensor assembly carried by the housing. The finger assembly may include a thinned finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) secured to the housing that has a thickness less than 200 microns. The finger sensor assembly may also include a connector member extending through the connector member opening in the housing and coupling together the thinned finger sensing IC and the electronic circuitry. The thinned finger sensing IC may be adhesively secured to the housing, such as using a pressure sensitive adhesive, and the thinned finger sensing IC may conform to a non-planar surface. | 05-16-2013 |
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| 20090247488 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PHOSPHONATE COMPOUNDS - The invention is related to phosphorus substituted anti-inflammatory compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090275535 | ANTIVIRAL PHOSPHONATE ANALOGS - The invention is related to phosphorus substituted compounds with antiviral activity, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110288053 | ANTIVIRAL PHOSPHONATE ANALOGS - The invention is related to phosphorus substituted compounds with antiviral activity, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds. | 11-24-2011 |
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| 20080213189 | Multifunctional metal-graphite nanocrystals - Disclosed are nanocrystals comprising metals and metal alloys, which are formed by a process that results in a layer of graphite in direct contact with the metallic core. The nanocrystals may be used in vivo as MRI contrast agents, X-ray contrast agents, near IR (NIR) heating agents, drug delivery, protein separation, catalysis etc. The nanocrystals may be further functionalized with a hydrophilic coating, e.g., phospholipid-polyethylene glycol, which improves in vivo stability. The process comprises chemical vapor deposition of metals adsorbed onto silica as a fine powder, in conjunction with a carbon containing gas, which coats the metal particles. The silica is then etched away. Preferred metals include iron, gold, cobalt, platinum, ruthenium and mixtures thereof, e.g., FeCo and AuFe. The process permits control of the alloy compositions, size, and other characteristics. | 09-04-2008 |
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| 20090155921 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR READING TEST STRIPS - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reading test strips such as lateral flow test strips as used for the testing of various chemicals in humans and animals. A compact and portable device is provided that may be battery powered when used remotely from the laboratory and, may store test data until it can be downloaded to another database. Motive power during scanning of the test strip is by means of a spring and damper that is wound by the operator during the insertion of a test strip cassette holder prior to test. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090162891 | Effective Monitoring System or Anthrax, Smallpox, or Other Pathogens - A device and method for detecting anthrax or other pathogens are disclosed. Individual self-contained monitoring devices of a monitoring system can be portable or stationary (e.g. installed in air ducts or plumbing of buildings) and can be part of a network of devices. Monitoring devices may be used for the detection of a variety of airborne or surface pathogens, including but not limited to anthrax, smallpox, and | 06-25-2009 |
| 20140191941 | PORTABLE USER INPUT SYSTEM OPERABLE IN TWO MODES - A portable user interface device receives user inputs in two modes. The user interface device includes a central portion attached to two side portions. Relative rotation between the central portion and the side portions converts the user interface device between the two modes. In the first mode, the user interface device is suspended on the front of a user's torso. In the second mode, the user interface device may be placed on a substantially flat horizontal surface. | 07-10-2014 |
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| 20120272643 | Solar Air Conditioning Heat Pump with Minimized Dead Volume - A method and apparatus that reduces the dead volume in a heat engine or heat pump, such as a duplex Stirling or Vuilleumier cycle device, by nesting the components of the displacer and regenerator such that nearly all working fluid is purged from the interstices of the regenerator elements and all other working fluid spaces that are not involved in doing useful work at each portion of the cycle. Particularly, a more scalable and efficient method and apparatus for providing solar air conditioning or refrigeration by means of a heated cylinder that alternately pressurizes and depressurizes a separate cooling cylinder by directly transferring thermally induced pressure changes to that cooling cylinder at optimized times in the cycle, under the control of a numerically controlled actuation system that can cycle at a much lower rate than mechanically coupled or harmonically phased systems. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120293935 | Wearable Computer System - A wearable computer system that provides for convenient and efficient use of all fingers while the user is standing, reclining or using hands intermittently for other tasks. The central unit hangs from a neck strap and communicates with a head mounted display. The central unit's front surface has keys, accessible from opposite edges by each hand. Typing is similar to the traditional, but rotated 90 degrees on each side. Keys are individually assignable to any letter, symbol, musical note, color, action, or macro. Back panels have thumb keys and controls, and can be modified to accept alternate thumb controls and additional hardware, such as sensors, circuits, cameras, and auxiliary connectors for specific tasks such as musical instrument performance or augmented reality game play. Smartphones, can be incorporated within or connected to the central unit. Desktop use can be accomplished by unfolding the panels of one embodiment. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20150077913 | WEARABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM - A wearable computer system that provides for convenient and efficient use of all fingers while the user is standing, reclining or using hands intermittently for other tasks. The central unit hangs from a neck strap and communicates with a head mounted display. The central unit's front surface has keys, accessible from opposite edges by each hand. Typing is similar to the traditional, but rotated 90 degrees on each side. Keys are individually assignable to any letter, symbol, musical note, color, action, or macro. Back panels have thumb keys and controls, and can be modified to accept alternate thumb controls and additional hardware, such as sensors, circuits, cameras, and auxiliary connectors for specific tasks such as musical instrument performance or augmented reality game play. Smartphones, can be incorporated within or connected to the central unit. Desktop use can be accomplished by unfolding the panels of one embodiment. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150152808 | SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING HEAT PUMP WITH MINIMIZED DEAD VOLUME - A method and apparatus that reduces the dead volume in a heat engine or heat pump, such as a duplex Stirling or Vuilleumier cycle device, by nesting the components of the displacer and regenerator such that nearly all working fluid is purged from the interstices of the regenerator elements and all other working fluid spaces that are not involved in doing useful work at each portion of the cycle. Particularly, a more scalable and efficient method and apparatus for providing solar air conditioning or refrigeration by means of a heated cylinder that alternately pressurizes and depressurizes a separate cooling cylinder by directly transferring thermally induced pressure changes to that cooling cylinder at optimized times in the cycle, under the control of a numerically controlled actuation system that can cycle at a much lower rate than mechanically coupled or harmonically phased systems. | 06-04-2015 |
