Abstract: Systems and/or methods that provide for the accuracy of address translations in a memory system that decouples the system address from the physical address. Address-modifying transactions are recorded in a non-volatile write buffer to couple the last-in-time translation physical address/location with the current translated physical location/address. In addition, integrity check protection may be applied to the translation and to the written data to limit the amount of data that may be lost in the event of a failure/error occurring during the write operation. Transaction recording and integrity check protection allows for recovery of write operations that may not have fully completed due to the failure/error.

Abstract: An acceleration mechanism for boot-up processing in a computing system is provided. The acceleration mechanism relies on recording most, if not all, of the read transactions, associated with requests and retrievals made during a boot-up and, in some aspects most, if not all, of the write transactions, associated with requests and stores made during a shutdown process. Prior to executing the boot-up process, data associated with the transactions is pre-fetched based on the recorded information and used to make the requests or information retrievals during the ensuing boot-up process. Additionally, since the mechanism of the present innovation provides for continual recording and the transaction data, the acceleration of the boot-up process can be adaptive even if hardware additions/changes or any other changes that affect the boot-up or shutdown process occur.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and system, the method including, in some embodiments, determining an impedance of a power distribution network of a load for a range of frequencies, and adjusting a functionality of the load based on a relationship between the impedance of the power distribution network for the range of frequencies and the functionality of the load.

Abstract: A wireless computer system (30) is formed to have a host section (31) and a wireless hardware section (40). A first portion of a transmission frame is formed in system memory (36) of a host section (31) and a second portion of the transmission frame is formed in the wireless hardware section (40). The wireless hardware section (40) begins transmitting the first transmission frame portion while downloading the second transmission frame portion from the system memory (36) into the wireless hardware section (40).

Abstract: A system and method using reporter elements provides retrospective identification of articles. An article is marked with reporter elements such that the mark has a characteristic spectral response when exposed to energy stimulation. To verify the authenticity of the article, a reader scans the mark containing the reporter elements and obtains a spectral signature. The reader then compares the detected signature to the characteristic signature to determine the authenticity or identity of the marked article.

Abstract: A WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) communication device and method are provided where a MAC (Medium Access Control) control unit controls access to a wireless medium. The MAC control unit is capable of selectively applying any one of at least two different control mechanisms to data to be transmitted. The data received from a target system comprises data frames, each having associated an individual control header comprising control information. The control information specifies at least one control mechanism to be applied to data of the associated data frame. The MAC control unit extracts control information from each control header associated to a data frame, and selects a control mechanism specified by the extracted control information.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for preventing and treating disease involving the use of an anti-endotoxin drug.

Abstract: A method for treating an individual with IB-MECA to achieve a therapeutic effect is provided. The method comprises administering to the individual a dose of IB-MECA in an amount and for a time such so as to achieve a maximal blood level of less than about 1.60 nM.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying one or more workpieces. The apparatus includes the use of a chemically reactive additive to remove contaminants from the wafer surface during processing. In particular, during processing, a wafer is rinsed in a liquid bath and subsequently exposed to a chemically reactive additive. The chemically reactive additive creates a surface tension gradient that physically and chemically alters the properties of the film of the rinse liquid so that the liquid and any contaminants contained therein are removed from the water surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of removing liquid from a surface of a semiconductor wafer that comprises the steps of providing a plurality of capillary channels, each said capillary channel having a first opening and a second opening, and then placing said first openings in contact with the liquid in a manner effective in drawing away the liquid by capillary action.

Abstract: A method for drying one or more workpieces. The method includes the use of a chemically reactive additive to remove contaminants from the wafer surface during processing. In particular, during processing, a wafer is rinsed in a liquid bath and subsequently exposed to a chemically reactive additive. The chemically reactive additive creates a surface tension gradient that physically and chemically alters the properties of the film of the rise liquid so that the liquid and any contaminants contained therein are removed from the wafer surface.

Abstract: Semiconductor substrates are contacted with a deionized water solution containing an acidic material.

Abstract: A small micro-label with a machine-readable indicia is used to react with and identify analytes in a multiplex reaction with biologic molecules.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for drying one or more workpieces. The apparatus and method include the use of a chemically reactive additive to remove contaminants from the wafer surface during processing. In particular, during processing, a wafer is rinsed in a liquid bath and subsequently exposed to a chemically reactive additive. The chemically reactive additive creates a surface tension gradient that physically and chemically alters the properties of the film of the rinse liquid so that the liquid and any contaminants contained therein are removed from the wafer surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for mechanically bonding a polymer to a convex surface of a substrate to provide intimate contact therebetween for improved energy transport between a transducer on one side of the substrate and a chemical bath on the other. The polymer seals the surface of the substrate from the chemical bath and may have a low adhesion to the substrate. A thin film of the polymer is brought under a tensile stress to provide intimate physical contact with most of the area of the convex surface. In one embodiment, the tensile stress is achieved by providing polymer as a liquid on the convex surface and then cooling to take advantage of differential thermal contraction between the polymer and the substrate to achieve the tensile stress in the polymer.

Abstract: Semiconductor substrates are contacted with a deionized water solution containing an acidic material.

Abstract: A method for reducing the corrosive chemical vapor permeability of a polyfluoroorgano resin substrate which comprises coating its outer surface with a vinylidene dichloride copolymer. The method produces a polyfluoroorgano resin substrate-vinylidene dichloride copolymer composite, for example a TEFLON-perfluoralkyl vinylether copolymer pipe having its surface immediate to the environment treated with a vinylidene dichloride/vinyl chloride copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for mechanically bonding a polymer to a convex surface of a substrate to provide intimate contact therebetween for improved energy transport between a transducer on one side of the substrate and a chemical bath on the other. The polymer seals the surface of the substrate from the chemical bath and may have a low adhesion to the substrate. A thin film of the polymer is brought under a tensile stress to provide intimate physical contact with most of the area of the convex surface. In one embodiment, the tensile stress is achieved by providing polymer as a liquid on the convex surface and then cooling to take advantage of differential thermal contraction between the polymer and the substrate to achieve the tensile stress in the polymer.

Abstract: A method for reducing the chemical vapor permeability of a polyfluoroorgano resin substrate by coating its surface with a vinylidene dichloride copolymer is disclosed. The method produces a polyfluoroorgano resin substrate-vinylidene dichloride copolymer composite, for example a Teflon PFA pipe having its surface immediate to the environment treated with a vinylidene dichloride/vinyl chloride copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for mechanically bonding a polymer to a convex surface of a substrate to provide intimate contact therebetween for improved energy transport between a transducer on one side of the substrate and a chemical bath on the other. The polymer seals the surface of the substrate from the chemical bath and may have a low adhesion to the substrate. A thin film of the polymer is brought under a tensile stress to provide intimate physical contact with most of the area of the convex surface. In one embodiment, the tensile stress is achieved by providing polymer as a liquid on the convex surface and then cooling to take advantage of differential thermal contraction between the polymer and the substrate to achieve the tensile stress in the polymer.