Abstract: A system employs physical unclonable functions of an integrated circuit for detecting integrated circuits and protecting products and technology from integrated circuits which have been subject to tampering, stressing and replacement, and counterfeit components. The system includes a sensor detecting a characteristic impedance generated as a result of controlled access to a memory device of the integrated circuit. The characteristic impedance is applied in the creation of a discrimination matrix of values based on electrical interface signals for the integrated circuit. The sensor includes a ring oscillator and associated monitoring components. The ring oscillator is composed of the memory device of the integrated circuit and a sensory circuitry, wherein changes in a frequency generated by the ring oscillator is indicative of changes in circuitry.

Abstract: A method, system and module for automatically converting a call flow into a state-based representation are disclosed. The method comprises walking a call flow and converting each page of the call flow into a rule of a higher level representation of the call flow, augmenting the higher level representation with terminal symbols representing state variable assignments and comparisons associated with decision and computation shapes in the call flow and converting the higher level representation into a state-based representation.

Abstract: System and method for approximating a system. A multi-parameter representation of a family of systems is stored. An embedding of the family into an abstract geometrical continuous space with a metric and defined by the parameters is determined. Coordinates of the space specify values for the parameters of systems of the family. The space includes a grid of points representing respective discrete approximations of the systems. A first point corresponding to a desired instance of a system is determined. The first point's coordinates specify values for the parameters of the instance. The space is sampled using a mapping of a well-distributed point set from a Euclidean space of the parameters to the abstract space. A nearest discrete point to the first point is determined which specifies values for parameters for an optimal discrete approximation of the desired instance, which are useable to implement the discrete approximation of the desired instance.

Abstract: An encryption system includes a plurality of encryption operations including individual encryption operations and group encryption operations available for application in the encryption of data. The plurality of encryption operations are selected from the group consisting of functional variance, functional alignment, mathematical offset, wide XOR function, short logical rotation, long logical rotation, functional order, and address encryption. The system includes at least one round of encryption composed of a first encryption operation and a second encryption operation. The first encryption operation is selected from the plurality of encryption operations acting upon input data to generate a first encrypted data set. The second encryption operation is selected from the plurality of encryption operations acting upon the first encrypted data set to generate a second encrypted data set. The first encryption operation and the second encryption operation are different.

Abstract: A sensor system for protecting products and technology from reverse engineering by detecting attempts to probe electronic circuitry includes a sensor electrically linked to electronic circuitry. The sensor detects interaction of probe devices with the electronic circuitry for the purpose of reverse engineering the electronic circuitry. The sensor includes an exciter and an impedance counter linked to the exciter. A count rate of the impedance counter is a function of the impedance of the electronic circuitry due to the fact that oscillation frequency generated by the exciter is also a function of the impedance of the electronic circuitry. The sensor also includes an impedance register storing the binary count value from the impedance counter, wherein after the impedance counter data is transferred into the impedance register, the data is referred to as impedance data.

Abstract: An encryption system includes a plurality of encryption operations including individual encryption operations and group encryption operations available for application in the encryption of data. The plurality of encryption operations are selected from the group consisting of functional variance, functional alignment, mathematical offset, wide XOR function, short logical rotation, long logical rotation, functional order, and address encryption. The system includes at least one round of encryption composed of a first encryption operation and a second encryption operation. The first encryption operation is selected from the plurality of encryption operations acting upon input data to generate a first encrypted data set. The second encryption operation is selected from the plurality of encryption operations acting upon the first encrypted data set to generate a second encrypted data set. The first encryption operation and the second encryption operation are different.

Abstract: A beam stabilizer, comprising a threaded tubular part, and a screw like part, threaded together, and can be applied to either side of an I-beam, set within a foundation wall cavity, and tightened in place so as to fix the beam within the cavity at its precise set location, to be sure that the beam remains in place, once installed, during building of a residence or small building.

Abstract: An encryption system includes a plurality of encryption operations including individual encryption operations and group encryption operations available for application in the encryption of data. The plurality of encryption operations are selected from the group consisting of functional variance, functional alignment, mathematical offset, wide XOR function, short logical rotation, long logical rotation, functional order, and address encryption. The system includes at least one round of encryption composed of a first encryption operation and a second encryption operation. The first encryption operation is selected from the plurality of encryption operations acting upon input data to generate a first encrypted data set. The second encryption operation is selected from the plurality of encryption operations acting upon the first encrypted data set to generate a second encrypted data set. The first encryption operation and the second encryption operation are different.

Abstract: System and method for implementing multi-channel operations in a programmable hardware element (PHE). A hardware configuration program, including a processing function, inputs and outputs of the processing function, a plurality of channels, and channel scanning functionality for the plurality of channels, is specified. A PHE is configured with the hardware configuration program, including implementing the processing function and the channel scanning functionality on the PHE. A respective state and configuration of each of the plurality of channels is stored in a memory of the PHE to enable logic-sharing between each of the plurality of channels. The PHE is operated, including performing channel scanning on the plurality of channels, and updating the configuration of one or more of the channels in the memory of the PHE without interrupting the channel scanning, without taking any of the channels offline, and/or without interrupting a continuity of an output of the PHE.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for high-speed switching of high-voltage and high power MOSFET-based solid state relays. A driver for a MOSFET based, high voltage, high current electronic relay includes a current supply for actuating the switching circuit and a transformer arrangement coupled to the current supply for receiving the supply of current from the current supply. The transformer arrangement is adapted for coupling with the switching circuit for selectively applying a predetermined voltage to the switching circuit which establishes the switching circuit in switch conducting or switch isolation.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a graphical program. A function block may be displayed in a graphical program. The graphical program may include a plurality of interconnected blocks which visually indicate the functionality of the program. Additionally, the function block may be operable to perform a first function and may include one or more inputs and one or more outputs. User input specifying an attribute behavior for the function block may be received, e.g., via a menu which allows selection or definition of attribute behaviors, a graphical wizard, or another graphical program, among other methods. The attribute behavior specified for the function block may be usable to determine at attribute of at least a subset of the one or more outputs of the function block based on an attribute of at least one of the one or more inputs to the function block.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for high-speed switching of high-voltage and high power MOSFET-based solid state relays. A driver for a MOSFET based, high voltage, high current electronic relay includes a current supply for actuating the switching circuit and a transformer arrangement coupled to the current supply for receiving the supply of current from the current supply. The transformer arrangement is adapted for coupling with the switching circuit for selectively applying a predetermined voltage to the switching circuit which establishes the switching circuit in switch conducting or switch isolation.

Abstract: A MOSFET based, high voltage, high current AC electronic relay includes a MOSFET switching circuit selectively switching between switch conducting and switch isolation. The relay also includes a transformer coupled to the MOSFET switching circuit, the transformer selectively applies a predetermined voltage to the MOSFET switching circuit which establishes the MOSFET switching circuit in switch conducting. In addition, a switching assembly for use in an AC power control system includes a first MOSFET switching circuit and a second MOSFET switching circuit electrically connected between a first terminal and a second terminal, an electrical conducting member positioned between the first MOSFET switching circuit and the second MOSFET switching circuit. The switching assembly also includes a third MOSFET switching circuit electrically connected between the electrical conducting member and ground.

Abstract: A high speed binary counter includes a counting first flip-flop for each binary bit, a single AND gate for each lower order binary bit beyond B0 and B1, and at least two AND gates for each higher order binary bit. The counter also includes an input factor delay second flip-flop. The counter is further provided with a mechanism for redundant least significant terms for lesser order bits.

Abstract: A MOSFET based, high voltage, high current AC electronic relay operating with normally closed contacts is disclosed. The relay includes at least one MOSFET switching circuit selectively switching between switch conducting and switch isolation. The at least one MOSFET switching circuit is normally closed and includes a plurality of inputs controlling the operation thereof. The plurality of inputs are connected to at least one rectifier such that a voltage differential exists between any two inputs of the MOSFET switching circuit providing a voltage source maintaining the MOSFET switching circuit normally closed. The relay also includes a control circuit linked to and controlling operation of the first transformer and second transformer. A switch for use in controlling operation of a MOSFET based, high voltage, high current AC electronic relay is also disclosed. The switch includes a key and a receptacle for selectively receiving the key at various positions.

Abstract: A MOSFET based, high voltage, high current AC electronic relay operating with normally closed contacts is disclosed. The relay includes at least one MOSFET switching circuit selectively switching between switch conducting and switch isolation. The at least one MOSFET switching circuit is normally closed and includes a plurality of inputs controlling the operation thereof. The plurality of inputs are connected to at least one rectifier such that a voltage differential exists between any two inputs of the MOSFET switching circuit providing a voltage source maintaining the MOSFET switching circuit normally closed. The relay also includes a control circuit linked to and controlling operation of the first transformer and second transformer. A switch for use in controlling operation of a MOSFET based, high voltage, high current AC electronic relay is also disclosed. The switch includes a key and a receptacle for selectively receiving the key at various positions.

Abstract: A MOSFET based, high voltage, high current AC electronic relay. The relay includes a MOSFET switching circuit selectively switching between switch conducting and switch isolation and a first transformer coupled to the MOSFET switching circuit. The first transformer selectively applies a predetermined first voltage to the MOSFET switching circuit which establishes the MOSFET switching circuit in switch conducting. The relay further includes a second transformer coupled to the MOSFET switching circuit. The second transformer selectively applies a predetermined second voltage to the MOSFET switching circuit which establishes the MOSFET switching circuit in switch isolation. The relay is also provided with a control circuit linked to and controlling operation of the first transformer and second transformer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative ornament. The ornament includes a circuit board shaped in an aesthetically desirable manner to provide a background for the decorative ornament, a plurality of light sources, an integrated circuit and circuit leads being mounted on the circuit board. The circuit leads electrically couple the light sources with the integrated circuit to control the light pattern displayed by the decorative ornament. The circuit leads, light sources and circuit boards working together to create an aesthetically pleasing ornament.

Abstract: A MOSFET based, high voltage, high current AC electronic relay. The relay includes a MOSFET switching circuit selectively switching between switch conducting and switch isolation and a first transformer coupled to the MOSFET switching circuit. The first transformer selectively applies a predetermined first voltage to the MOSFET switching circuit which establishes the MOSFET switching circuit in switch conducting. The relay further includes a second transformer coupled to the MOSFET switching circuit. The second transformer selectively applies a predetermined second voltage to the MOSFET switching circuit which establishes the MOSFET switching circuit in switch isolation. The relay is also provided with a control circuit linked to and controlling operation of the first transformer and second transformer.

Abstract: A touch sensitive circuit including a touch pad positioned between a voltage divider circuit and a voltage source. The touch pad includes a first open connection electrically coupled to the voltage source and a second open connection electrically coupled to the voltage divider circuit, wherein the first open connection and the second open connection are adjacently positioned to permit an individual to simultaneously contact both the first open connection and the second open connection. The voltage divider circuit includes a resistor positioned between a ground and a metal oxide semiconductor gate. In use, contact by the skin of an individual electrically couples the first open connection and the second open connection, changing the voltage at the metal oxide semiconductor gate and thereby actuating the voltage divider circuit.