Abstract: Briefly, a memory word in non-volatile memory includes data and a signature. The signature is used to verify whether the memory word contains valid data. A management table tracking blank and/or non-blank memory words is built after a system crash detection.

Abstract: The write disturb that occurs in polymer memories may be reduced by writing back data after a read in a fashion which offsets any effect on the polarity of bits in bit lines associated with the addressed bit. For example, each time the data is written back, its polarity may be alternately changed. In another embodiment, the polarity may be randomly changed.

Abstract: A host controller interface to manage the complexity of accessing mass storage that takes into account the special handling needs of various memory technologies such as polymer memories.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus and method to improve memory performance is provided. The method may include performing a read cycle that includes a destructive read operation and a write back operation, wherein the destructive read operation includes reading information from a first memory cell of a memory and wherein the write back operation includes writing the information read from the first memory cell to a second memory cell of the memory.

Abstract: A retractable enclosure for moveable areas such as barges or trucks and for stationary areas such as swimming pools and areas which must be covered at one time and open at another time such as those housing telescopes, cranes, reactors, etc. The enclosure comprises a multiplicity of rail moveable frames having fabric covered peripheries and constructed to allow the frames to be moved close together at one time whereby the area is uncovered, and to be moved apart or extended to the extent allowed by the attached fabric, whereby the area is covered. A pair of parallel rails is positioned one on each side of the area to be covered. Each frame is supported by a pair of multi-axis trolleys, one trolley positioned at each frame end and engaging one of the rail pair, thereby allowing the frame to move readily.

Abstract: A molded plastic current limiting circuit breaker includes an interrupter assembly that includes an over-molded magnet, arc stack, baffle stack, and a chamber liner in which a trip unit is described.

Abstract: A molded plastic current limiting circuit breaker includes an interrupter assembly that includes an over-molded magnet, arc stack, baffle stack, and a chamber liner in which a trip unit is described.

Abstract: A cable clamp terminal for use with an electrical apparatus is provided, the cable clamp terminal including a terminal block having a threaded hole defined therein. An intermediate screw and an upper screw are disposed in the threaded hole, whereby the intermediate screw divides the threaded hole into a lower housing and an upper housing. A lower opening extending through the terminal block and communicating with the lower housing provides access for an end of a corresponding lower cable to be positioned and secured in the lower housing. An upper opening extending through the terminal block and communicating with the upper housing provides access for an end of a corresponding upper cable to be positioned and secured in the upper housing. The lower cable can be secured in the lower housing by tightening the intermediate screw without removing the upper screw from the threaded hole.

Abstract: Video images are received by the present invention and processed to directly provide a video output having the appearance of a motion-picture-film-recorded image. The output of the invention may be provided directly for a television broadcast or recording on video tape. Simulation of film frames is provided by progressively scanning an imager at a rate similar to the frame rate of a motion picture film camera. Addition of filtered noise to provide the appearance of grain in photographic film and alteration of the apparent contrast provide variable artistic attributes which are adjustable for the desired film appearance.

Abstract: Video signals from pre-recorded video tape or a video camera are received by the present invention and processed to provide the appearance of a motion picture film recorded image. The output of the invention may be provided directly for television broadcast or recording on video tape. Simulation of film frames is provided by summing a real time signal and delayed signals to create an interpolation of preceding and succeeding video fields. Addition of mixed, clipped and filtered noise to provide the appearance of grain in photographic film and alteration of the apparent contrast provide variable artistic attributes which are adjustable for the desired film appearance.