Abstract: A design structure is embodied in a machine readable medium for designing, manufacturing, or testing a design. The design structure includes a threshold register having a counter, a count register, and a non-volatile storage for storing a state when a value of the count register equals or exceeds a value of the threshold register. Also provided is a method of predicting and/or estimating a power cycle duration in order to save a state in non-volatile memory and a circuit. The method includes setting a threshold value; determining that the threshold value has been equaled or exceeded; and saving the state in the non-volatile memory at a first checkpoint based on the threshold value being equaled or exceeded.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a volatile active into the surrounding environment includes the steps of providing a fragrance dispenser having a housing, a fan disposed within the housing and having a airflow director, first and second chambers disposed within the housing, and first and second fragrances disposed in the first and second chambers. The first and second chambers include first and second shutters covering first and second outlets, and first and second heaters, respectively.

Abstract: Wearable devices for dispensing insect repellents, fragrances, and/or other chemicals along the outside of the clothing of a human are disclosed. They are of the type that are clipped onto a belt or the like, and use a powered fan to dispense active. They are configured with fan rotor arrangements to minimize power use while still achieving acceptable air flow rates. These changes permit use of smaller batteries and more compact arrangements for battery positioning. This in turn permits a much more compact and lightweight construction to achieve the desired results. The devices are also provided with a rotatable clip structure to render use of the device more comfortable when the user is seated and to provide greater control over the direction of the dispensing. Further, they are provided with modified lids to facilitate active refill replacement.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying queries to increase the number of sponsored links that are returned in response to the queries. A query modification system uses a predefined set of rules that are designated to modify a query to increase the chance that the modified query will match more sponsored links. The modified query is then matched against a listing of search query strings that have been pre-selected by sponsors. Each pre-selected search query strings corresponds to one or more sponsored web links. If the modified query matches one of the pre-selected search query strings, the corresponding sponsored web links are returned and displayed to the user.

Abstract: An design structure for measuring power consumed during operation of an integrated circuit. The design structure including: a data processing circuit having an input and an output, the data processing circuit configured to generate an output data signal on based on an input data signal; a power measurement circuit configured to measure an amount of electrical power consumed by the processing circuit in generating the output signal from the input signal, the power measurement circuit connected between the processing circuit and a power supply for the processing circuit; and a memory element configured to store a tag containing a value representing the amount of electrical power consumed by the processing circuit in generating the output data signal from the input data signal and either (a) the input data of the input data signal or (b) a pointer to the input data of the input data signal.

Abstract: A device is provided that is capable of circulating air throughout a personal space as well as collecting and preventing the build up of dust and other particulate matter by drawing in air from the surrounding environment and removing some dust, allergens and other such particulate matter therefrom. The filtered air is then expelled out of the device and back into the surrounding environment. The device includes a housing defining an interior space having a motor and fan assembly disposed therein. The housing includes an inlet with a filter provided therein such that air drawn in through the inlet is filtered. The air is then expelled through a circumferentially disposed outlet. The filter element preferably includes a lock and key system configured to prevent operation of the device in the absence of a properly keyed filter.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying queries to increase the number of sponsored links that are returned in response to the queries. A query modification system uses a predefined set of rules that are designated to modify a query to increase the chance that the modified query will match more sponsored links. The modified query is then matched against a listing of search query strings that have been pre-selected by sponsors. Each pre-selected search query strings corresponds to one or more sponsored web links. If the modified query matches one of the pre-selected search query strings, the corresponding sponsored web links are returned and displayed to the user.

Abstract: A method is provided for updating an existing netlist to reflect a design change. A design incorporating the design change and the existing netlist are provided to a synthesis tool. The design and the existing netlist are processed with the synthesis tool reusing logic structures from the existing netlist. A result is generated by the synthesis tool including the existing netlist and a new portion of a netlist reflecting the design change.

Abstract: Authentication mechanisms for accessing one or more applications by a user by using collaborative agents for automating authentication to the one or more applications. The use of collaborative agents obviates a need for the user to remember fortified authentication credentials for each application.

Abstract: A design structure is embodied in a machine readable medium for designing, manufacturing, or testing a design. The design structure includes a threshold register having a counter, a count register, and a non-volatile storage for storing a state when a value of the count register equals or exceeds a value of the threshold register. Also provided is a method of predicting and/or estimating a power cycle duration in order to save a state in non-volatile memory and a circuit. The method includes setting a threshold value; determining that the threshold value has been equaled or exceeded; and saving the state in the non-volatile memory at a first checkpoint based on the threshold value being equaled or exceeded.

Abstract: A chip design methodology. The methodology includes identifying engineering changeable logic, and replacing the identified engineering changeable logic with flexible logic blocks (FLB).

Abstract: A design structure for identifying engineering changeable logic, and replacing the identified engineering changeable logic with flexible logic blocks (FLB). The design structure is embodied in a machine readable medium for designing, manufacturing, or testing an integrated circuit.

Abstract: A circuit for adjusting a magnitude of a transmit signal includes a transmitter (105), providing a transmit signal (107). It also includes a transmitter amplifier (109), receiving the transmit signal (107) and a power control adjustment signal (121), and responsive thereto, providing an amplified transmit signal (111). The circuit also includes a detector (123), for detecting an amplitude of the amplified transmit signal (111). Also included is an error component (137) for determining the difference between the amplitude and a reference level (129). Further provided is a digital signal generator (155), receiving the difference (145), and responsive thereto, generating (157) a reference signal (125) and the power control adjustment signal (117, 121), where the reference level (129) is responsive to the reference signal (125).

Abstract: An design structure for measuring power consumed during operation of an integrated circuit. The design structure including: a data processing circuit having an input and an output, the data processing circuit configured to generate an output data signal on based on an input data signal; a power measurement circuit configured to measure an amount of electrical power consumed by the processing circuit in generating the output signal from the input signal, the power measurement circuit connected between the processing circuit and a power supply for the processing circuit; and a memory element configured to store a tag containing a value representing the amount of electrical power consumed by the processing circuit in generating the output data signal from the input data signal and either (a) the input data of the input data signal or (b) a pointer to the input data of the input data signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring power consumed during operation of an integrated circuit. The apparatus including: a data processing circuit having an input and an output, the data processing circuit configured to generate an output data signal on based on an input data signal; a power measurement circuit configured to measure an amount of electrical power consumed by the processing circuit in generating the output signal from the input signal, the power measurement circuit connected between the processing circuit and a power supply for the processing circuit; and a memory element configured to store a tag containing a value representing the amount of electrical power consumed by the processing circuit in generating the output data signal from the input data signal and either (a) the input data of the input data signal or (b) a pointer to the input data of the input data signal.

Abstract: A method for optimization of clock gating in integrated circuit (IC) design. Clock gating techniques are very useful in reducing the electrical power consumed by an IC. A general method for identifying registers that are candidates for clock gating is presented. Furthermore, a determination is made regarding which of the candidate registers to clock gate in order to achieve optimal power and IC area savings. The determination is based on switching activity of the candidate registers.

Abstract: A nozzle is provided for dispensing a liquid from a container in a desirable, nearly rectangular spray pattern. The nozzle includes an actuator having an inlet end adapted to receive liquid from the container and an outlet end, the actuator outlet end defining an outlet chamber. An insert is coupled to the actuator outlet end and defines an insert passage in fluid communication with the outlet chamber. The insert includes at least a first convex shoulder disposed downstream of the outlet chamber, and a nozzle outlet disposed downstream of the first convex shoulder. The convex shoulder may have a radius of curvature and side walls may be provided at an angle of convergence. The radius of curvature and the angle of convergence may be provided within certain ranges to obtain the desired spray pattern at the desired flow rate using typical aerosol can pressures.

Abstract: A chip design methodology and an integrated circuit chip. The methodology includes providing a plurality of logic gates in a net list, wherein each of the logic gates comprises at least one spare input, synthesizing the net list, and connecting the spare inputs for performing an engineering change late in the design process. The invention is also directed to a design structure on which a circuit resides.

Abstract: A chip design methodology and an integrated circuit chip. The methodology includes providing a plurality of logic gates in a net list, wherein each of the logic gates comprises at least one spare input, synthesizing the net list, and connecting the spare inputs for performing an engineering change late in the design process.