Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and arrangements enable an identifier module of a storage system to be rendered unusable upon removal from the storage system. In an exemplary identifier module implementation, the identifier module includes an identifier data space that is capable of receiving an identifier and a breakable apparatus that is adapted to break and render the identifier module unusable upon removal of the identifier module from a storage system. The identifier module may be adapted for removable attachment to the storage system. In an exemplary storage system implementation, the storage system includes one or more memory units that are capable of storing information and at least one interface that is adapted to receive an identifier module. The at least one interface includes a disrupter apparatus that is adapted to break and render unusable an identifier module upon removal of such an identifier module from the at least one interface.

Abstract: An embodiment of a manual printer is particularly well suited for forming images on the surface of uneven objects. The embodiment of the manual printer includes a microprocessor for controlling its operation. Image data is stored in RAM and the firmware for controlling the operation of the microprocessor is stored in ROM. A print head interface generates drive signals for a print head using data received from the microprocessor. A signal is generated by an emitter. A receiver in the manual printer receives the signal. The signal includes an x-component, a y-component, and a z-component. The microprocessor determines the position of the manual printer with respect to a reference location using the components of the signal. A distance sensor in the manual printer measures the distance of the print head from the surface of the object. A tilt sensor in the manual printer measures an angle between a longitudinal axis in the manual printer and the surface of the object.

Abstract: A method for providing automatic communication addressing comprising the steps of: locating a communication mark, if one is present, on a medium containing information; obtaining at least one address directly or indirectly from the communication mark; inputting the address into an address function of a communication device; and initiating a communication of the information to the address through the communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing signals to and from at least one circuit component that has a plurality of input/output leads includes a support structure having a first side and a second side. The first side is adapted to have the input/output leads of the circuit component attached thereto. A signal routing strip having a first end and a second end is also included. The first end of the routing strip is configured and adapted to be electrically connected to the input/output leads of the circuit component for transmitting signals to and from the circuit component.

Abstract: A system and method of automatically selecting a vertical refresh rate for a video display monitor is disclosed. The system includes an ambient light frequency identifier and a vertical refresh rate selector. The ambient light frequency identifier is configured for capturing lightwaves from an ambient light source and for identifying a frequency of the lightwaves. The vertical refresh rate selector is configured for automatically selecting a vertical refresh rate for the video display monitor based on the identified ambient light frequency.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and arrangements enable an identifier module of a storage system to be rendered unusable upon removal from the storage system. In an exemplary identifier module implementation, the identifier module includes an identifier data space that is capable of receiving an identifier and a breakable apparatus that is adapted to break and render the identifier module unusable upon removal of the identifier module from a storage system. The identifier module may be adapted for removable attachment to the storage system. In an exemplary storage system implementation, the storage system includes one or more memory units that are capable of storing information and at least one interface that is adapted to receive an identifier module. The at least one interface includes a disrupter apparatus that is adapted to break and render unusable an identifier module upon removal of such an identifier module from the at least one interface.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing signals to and from at least one circuit component that has a plurality of input/output leads includes a support structure having a first side and a second side. The first side is adapted to have the input/output leads of the circuit component attached thereto. A signal routing strip having a first end and a second end is also included. The first end of the routing strip is configured and adapted to be electrically connected to the input/output leads of the circuit component for transmitting signals to and from the circuit component.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing signals to and from at least one circuit component that has a plurality of input/output leads includes a support structure having a first side and a second side. The first side is adapted to have the input/output leads of the circuit component attached thereto. A signal routing strip having a first end and a second end is also included. The first end of the routing strip is configured and adapted to be electrically connected to the input/output leads of the circuit component for transmitting signals to and from the circuit component.

Abstract: A system and method of automatically selecting a vertical refresh rate for a video display monitor is disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method define a user interface for a device. The user interface is any form of communication that provides information to the user. The user interface is input to the device. The user interface is stored in a location accessible by the device. The user interface is associated with a device event. When the device event occurs, the user interface is provided to the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing signals to and from at least one circuit component that has a plurality of input/output leads includes a support structure having a first side and a second side. The first side is adapted to have the input/output leads of the circuit component attached thereto. A signal routing strip having a first end and a second end is also included. The first end of the routing strip is configured and adapted to be electrically connected to the input/output leads of the circuit component for transmitting signals to and from the circuit component.

Abstract: A multi-die integrated circuit (IC) assembly and method for constructing the same are disclosed. Briefly described, the IC assembly can be constructed with a semiconductor die, a layer of die-attach material, and a flip-chip die. The semiconductor die may contain circuit elements disposed across a top surface of the die. The flip-chip die may be oriented such that circuit elements are disposed across a bottom surface of the flip-chip die. The die-attach material may contact and bond the non-circuit element surfaces of the semiconductor die an the flip-chip die (i.e., the bottom surface of the semiconductor die and the top surface of the flip-chip die). This configuration permits the close arrangements of input/output circuit drivers along the entire perimeter of each of the dies. A method for constructing the multi-die IC assembly is also presented.

Abstract: Adjacent microwave circuit modules are coaxially connected by means of insulating plugs, in which through-pins are embedded, recessed mounted in bores in the opposed walls of a pair of modules and an inter-connector made of an insulating material and containing sockets for mating with the through-pins, the inter-connector being dimensioned such that it can be inserted half way into each of the bores.