Abstract: A vehicle includes a power inverter module (PIM), a motor/generator unit (MGU), vehicle components, temperature sensors, and a controller. The sensors measure temperatures of a motor winding of the MGU, and temperatures of the multiple phase outputs of the PIM. The second plurality of temperature sensors measures temperatures of the vehicle components. The controller calculates an average temperature of the components, and individually diagnoses each temperature sensor using the average temperature. A control circuit for the vehicle includes the first and second plurality of sensors and the controller. A temperature performance diagnostic method includes using the first plurality to measure a temperature of the motor winding and the phase outputs of the PIM, using the second plurality to measure a temperature of the components, calculating an average temperature of the components, and individually diagnosing the performance of each of the first plurality of sensors using the average temperature.

Abstract: One embodiment of a microelectronic component system includes a base adapted for supporting a microelectronic component, a membrane sealed to the base, and a glass lid built-up on the membrane and hermetically sealing the membrane.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for noise suppression. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention include a resonator configured to suppress noise from an electric fan. The resonator may comprise an enclosure having an outer perimeter, a major opening through the enclosure and defining an inner perimeter of the enclosure, a minor opening disposed along the inner perimeter, and a chamber coupled to the minor opening within the enclosure between the inner and outer perimeters.

Abstract: Systems and processes may receive and analyze billing information and/or business expenditures to determine costs associated with jobs corresponding to an internal development of software for internal use. The billing information and/or business expenditures may be analyzed according to accounting rules. Capitalizable costs and/or expenses may be determined based on business information and/or business expenses.

Abstract: Silica-based, chemically-bonded porous coatings, synthesized via the reaction of organo silanes with silica, are used as coatings for inkjet image printing. Silica is used as the base material in all cases, due to its favorable chemical properties of the surface, and the favorable pore structure. The silane-silica reaction product substantially retains the original pore structure of the pre-reacted silica. The disclosed embodiments solve the problems in the prior art in that any catalytic activity of the silica surface towards image fade is eliminated by the chemical modification of silica. This improves the image fade and humid fastness properties of the coating.

Abstract: A cable management device includes a housing having a forward end, a rearward end, a base, opposing sidewalls, and a pair of vertically-spaced cross-members extending laterally within the housing between the sidewalls. A cable interconnecting electronic devices is routed forward and upwardly around the lower cross-member, rearwardly between the cross-members, rearward and upwardly around the upper cross-member and forwardly out of the housing forward end. The segment of cable extended out of the housing forward end may be pushed longitudinally along the segment back into the cable management device for stowage and subsequently extended back out of the device when needed.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed relates to a method of reducing access latency to a task priority register (TPR) of a local programmable interrupt controller unit within a microprocessor. A command is received to write an interrupt mask value to the TPR, and the interrupt mask value is written to the TPR. In addition, the interrupt mask value is also written into a shadow copy of the TPR. The shadow copy is written each time that the TPR is written. Another embodiment disclosed relates to a method of reducing a latency to read a TPR of an IPF type microprocessor. When a command is received to read an interrupt mask value from the TPR, the interrupt mask value is read from the shadow copy at a memory location, instead of from the task priority register itself.

Abstract: An image forming device includes a protective case, a media source disposed in the protective case, the media source supplying an image receptive media, an encoder configured to detect an advancement of the image receptive media, and a pen coupled to the protective case, the pen including an immovable print head configured to deposit ink onto the image receptive media.

Abstract: An aerosol extraction system for a fluid-ejection device is disclosed that includes a print zone, a servicing zone, a vacuum, and a switching mechanism. The print zone is that in which a print head of the fluid-ejection device ejects fluid onto media to form images thereon. The servicing zone is that in which the print head is serviced. The vacuum is fluidically connectable to both the print zone and the servicing zone. The switching mechanism is to fluidically connect and disconnect at least one of the print zone and the servicing zone to the vacuum.

Abstract: Intercepting function calls. In one embodiment of the application, an import address table for an application is accessed and an address, in the import address table, associated with a function to which calls from the application are to be intercepted is replaced with an address to be used to access a proxy function. In another embodiment, the application is loaded in debugging mode. Once the import address table for the application has been populated with addresses for functions called by the application, the execution of the application is paused. An address, in the import address table, associated with a function to which calls from the application are to be intercepted is replaced with an address to be used to access a proxy function. Execution of the application is then resumed.

Abstract: An example memory quality assuring system is provided. The system may include a memory mapping logic configured to facilitate accessing memory locations and redirecting memory accessing operations. The system may also include a memory quality assurance logic configured to logically replace a first memory location with a second memory location, to initiate testing logically isolated memory locations, and to selectively logically remove tested memory locations based on the testing. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the application. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be employed to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: An ink-jet ink which includes a liquid vehicle and a polymer-dispersed pigment dispersed in the liquid vehicle is disclosed and described. More specifically, the polymer-dispersed pigment can include a pigment encapsulated with a polymer having hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties. The polymer can be a polymerization product of at least a first monomer having a hydrophilic group, and a second monomer having a hydrophobic group. Further, the polymer can be configured such that the polymer-dispersed pigment is stable in the liquid vehicle at a pH of from about 5.5 to about 8.5. Such polymer-dispersed pigments allow for formation of ink-jet inks with improved options for bleed control mechanisms and increased reliability of ink-jet architecture.

Abstract: A method of performing resource analysis on one or more cards of a computer system is described and disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes identifying one or more affected hardware identifiers. Each affected hardware identifier corresponds to any of the cards. Configuration information of the computer system is gathered. Moreover, the configuration information is used to analyze the affected hardware identifiers to identify any affected resource of the computer system. The identification of any affected resource is independent of a system-wide hardware scan of the computer system. Furthermore, one of a plurality of severity levels is assigned to each identified affected resource based on predetermined criteria. The severity levels include a low severity level, a medium severity level, and a high severity level. Each severity level represents degree of impact to the computer system if functionality of the identified affected resource became unavailable.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump includes occluding surfaces rotatably supported by a support, an occlusion having an occlusion surface and a drive system configured to rotate occluding surfaces about a common axis. At least one of the support and the occlusion is movable towards the other of the support and the occlusion. The drive system is coupled to at least one of the support and the occlusion so as to move at least one of the support and the first occlusion.

Abstract: A system accesses, from a first computer program written in a first computer language, functionality available through a second computer program written in a second computer language. The system has an interface intermediate the first and second programs for enabling access between the first program and the second program. The interface includes (a) a first handler in the second computer language for receiving messages from the functionality and (b) a second handler for retrieving messages, via the interface, that the first handler receives. The second handler is part of the first program.

Abstract: A technique for using a remote array cache memory for data redundancy. A computer system includes a first storage system having cache memory and mass storage. Data to be written to the mass storage is written to the cache memory. Redundant data is stored elsewhere in case the cache experiences a fault before the data can be written to mass storage. Otherwise, data not yet written to the mass storage may be lost. The first storage system is in communication with a second storage system which is typically located remotely from the first storage system. When the first storage system receives a write request, the first storage system forwards the data to the second storage system for redundant storage. Where the data is forwarded to the second storage system, this is referred to herein as “remote mode.” The first storage system may include redundant cache memories and enters remote mode only in the event a fault affects one of the cache memories.

Abstract: A system and method for extending performance data collection for a network are disclosed. The system includes one or more devices corresponding to one or more device types. The system also includes one or more data sources corresponding to the devices, where the data sources are capable of performance data collection from the devices. An abstract data module includes an interface and an abstract class and is operably connected with the data sources. The system includes a data collector that is capable of performance data collection from the data sources using the abstract data module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of tone detection and, more particularly, to the detection of dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones in software based telecommunications systems. As modem telecommunications systems are becoming increasingly software based and typically require only a minimum of physical hardware, much of the necessary telecommunication functionality is now provided by software functions running on powerful computer servers. A common function which is required to be performed by telecommunications systems is that of dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) detection. Accordingly, the present invention aims to provide an efficient software-based DTMF detection system that satisfies the ever increasing need for efficient software functions.

Abstract: A communication system includes a computer network that includes a plurality of interconnected computer devices. The communication system further includes at least one network device capable of communicating with one or more mobile wireless devices. The network device is part of the computer network and is capable of communicating with a mobile wireless device without the mobile wireless device being a member of the computer network.